weight Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Guide

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Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain
airbags.
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Front Airbags (SRS)
The

front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the
head and chest of the driver and/or passenger. They are housed in the center of the steering
wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement
seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary restraint system.
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Advanced Airbags
Your fr

ont airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-related
injuries to smaller occupants.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight
sensors. Although Acura recommends against carrying an
infant or small child in the passenger seat, if the sensors
detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs or 29 kg), the
system will automatically turn off the passenger’s front
airbag.
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
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Do not spill any liquid on or under
the seats.
•
Do not put any object under the passenger

’s seat.
•
Make sure any

objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly positioned objects
can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
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All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts pr

operly.
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Do not place any cover

over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
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Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pel

vis of the driver and passenger during
a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and
passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
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Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads

of the driver and any passenger during a
moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also
designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants
through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

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n Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in
the airbag system, the SRS indicator
will come on and a message appears on the multi-
information display.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides vehicle start-up, or does not come on at
all, have the system checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible. If you
don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the passenger
seat weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight
of an infant or small child, on the seat.
U.S .C anada
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. Never put a rear-facing child seat
in this vehicle. If you decide to disregard our recommendations and transport a small child,
they should be properly restrained.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the
indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the passenger’s seat, something
may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:
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An object hanging on the seat.
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An object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.
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The seat or seat-back is for

ced back against cargo on the floor behind it.
•
An object placed under the passenger’

s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the
seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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n Airbag System Components
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The front, driver’s knee, side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction
and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. The airbag
system includes:
uTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in
the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both
are marked SRS AIRBAG.
vDriver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked
SRS AIRBAG.
wTwo side airbags, one for the driver and one for a passenger. The airbags are stored in
the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
xTwo side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the
ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG.
y An electronic control unit that, when the power system is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor,
airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash
event the unit records such information.
zAutomatic seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver’s and passenger’s seat belt
buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.
{Weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. The passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the
weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).
|Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
}An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has
been turned off.
~An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
11A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain airbag.

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n Airbag Care
You do not need
to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag
system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly,
once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect the
following: weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt
that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to
remove or modify a seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
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U.S. customers
à Main line: (800) 382-2238
àNSX specialists: (844) 68-ACURA [682-2872]
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Canadian customers
à Main line: (888) 922-8729
àNSX specialists: (844) 9MYNSX9 [969-6799]
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either
unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the number one cause of
death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that
all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/
territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory
requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Acura recommends you do not carry as a
passenger a child aged 12 or under because:
•
An inflating front or side airbag can injur

e or kill a child sitting in the passenger’s seat.
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A child in the passenger’s seat is mor

e likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
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Statistics show that children of all siz

es and ages are safer when they are properly restrained
in a rear seat.
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Any child who is too small

to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved
child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/
shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
In addition:
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Never hold a child on y

our or any passenger’s lap because it is impossible to protect them in
the event of a collision.

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• Never put a seat belt over yourself or a passenger and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely pr
ess deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•
Never let two children use

the same seat belt. Both children could be very seriously injured
in a crash.
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Do not allow childr

en to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.
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Do not leave children in the

vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when the inside
of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls,
causing it to move unexpectedly.
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat.
A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a booster seat if
necessary.
WARNING
n Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly r
estrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant
reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is at least one
year old. Because rear-facing child seats should not be used in this vehicle, you should
never carry an infant in this vehicle.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death during a crash.
Never install a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle.
WARNING

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n Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one y
ear old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat
manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing
child seat.
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Acura recommends that you do not carry a
child, age 12 or under, as a passenger. This is because placing a forward-facing child seat in
the passenger’s seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically
turn the passenger’s front airbag off.
If you choose to ignore our warnings and transport a small child in this vehicle, be sure
to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the instructions and
guidelines in the following pages.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as
far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
n Selecting a Child Seat
Important consideration when selecting a child seat
Mak
e sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
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The child seat is the correct type and siz

e for the child.
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The child seat is the correct type

for the seating position.
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The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor V

ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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n Installing a Child Seat
1.
Move the passenger seat

to the rearmost position.
2.
Place the child seat on the passenger seat

.
3. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to
the seat manufacturer’s instructions, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it
clicks.
4.
Slowly pull the shoulder

part of the belt all the way out
until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.
5. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor,
then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked.
If you are able to pull the shoulder belt out, the lockable
retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 3–5.
6. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle,
and pull up to remo ve any slack from the lap part of the
belt. When doing this, place your weight on the child seat
and push it into the vehicle seat.
7.
Make sure the child seat is

firmly secured by rocking it
forward and back and side to side; little movement should
be felt.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all
the way.

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If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in the
passenger’s position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a booster seat
until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws
in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the vehicle can result in injury or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly,
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause
serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Sun Visors
U.S. models
Inverter Coolant Filler
Tank Cap Canadian models
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap
U.S. models
High Voltage System Components
Canadian models
Dashboard
U.S. models only
49kPa
NEVER OPEN WHEN HO T
Hot coolant will scald yo uN’OUVREZ PAS QUAND CHAUD.NICHT BEI HEISSEM M OTOR ÖFFNEN .49kPa
DANGER
WA RNUNG
If driving at high speeds (over 168mph/270km/h),
adjust cold tire pressure as shown below to avoid
excess heat buildup and sudden tire failure.
DRIVING SPEED TIRE COLD TIRE PRESSUREOVER 168 mph/ 270 km/h FRONT
REAR 260
KPA, 38 PSI
260 KPA, 38 PSI
WARNINGIf driving at high\6 speeds (o ver 16\fmph/2\b0km/h),
adjust cold tire pr\6essure as shown be\6low to avoid
ex cess heat buildup a\6nd sudden tire fai\6lure. Pour conduire à gra\6nde vitesse (plus d\6e 16\f mph /

2\b0 km/h) ajuster la \6pression des pneus\6 à froid, comme
indiqué ci-dessous\6, afn d’éviter l’ac\6cumulation excessive
de chaleur et une d\6éfaillance soudaine \6du pneu.
DRIVING SPEED VITESSE DE CONDUITE COLD TIRE PRESSURE PRESSION DES PNEUS À FROIDTIRE/ PNEU
FRONT/AVANT
REAR/ARRIÈRE260 KPA, 38 PSI
260 KPA, 38 PSI
OVER/ PLUS DE
168 mph/ 270 km/h
WARNINGATTENTION
U.S. models Canadian models
Doorjamb
2DAAAA

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If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any ice. Do not
try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the doors. When done,
wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
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Interior Checks
Store or secure all items

on board properly.
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
Do not place anything in the footwells. Make sure to secure the floor mats.
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely in the vehicle.
Securely close and lock both doors.
Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the vehicle,
and go off soon after.
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
WARNING
Maximum Load Limit
Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
The maximum load for your vehicle is 507 lbs (230 kg). See the Tire and Loading Information
label on the driver’s doorjamb. The maximum load in the trunk is 100 lbs (45 kg).
The vehicle maximum load includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo,
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the steps for
determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the driver

and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver

and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4.
The resulting figure equals

the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 -
750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
High Voltage Battery Maintenance
All batteries discharge if not used. For best battery life and capacity, drive your vehicle for at
least 30 minutes, at least once every three months. Try to avoid parking under direct summer
sun. For battery maintenance while storing the vehicle, see page 207.

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Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 507 lbs
(230 kg) 100 lbs
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 1 + 257 lbs = 407 lbs (68 kg x 1 + 117 kg = 185 kg) (45 kg) Max Cargo Weight
Example2 Max Load (230 kg)507 lbs
100 lbs
(45 kg)
Pass
enger Weight
150 lbs x 2 + 107 lbs = 407 lbs (68 kg x 2 + 49 kg = 185 kg) Max Cargo Weight
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash
in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
WARNING
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory and does not need to be adjusted.
However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming readjusted at
your authorized Acura NSX dealer or by a qualified technician.
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage and car

go being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
step 4.
6.
If your vehicle

will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult the Owner’s Manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and
trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Label Example
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.