ECO mode Acura NSX 2017 Manual PDF

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in acco rdance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
While the High Voltage battery charge level is full, or
the High Voltage battery temperature is low,
regenerative braking ma y become less effective.
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passenger or children operate the shift
buttons.
You may occasionally find th at it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select
( R, release the brake peda l, and/or depress the
accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery charge level is extremely low; in this
circumstance, it does not indicate a vehicle
malfunction.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
Park
Used when parking or starting the power
system
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used to keep the transmission disengaged
from the engine and motor.
Drive/Manual
Each time you press the button, the
mode switches between D (drive) and M
(manual) mode.
Used for:
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 9th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential
mode
●Driving in the sequential mode
D/M
D (Drive)
M (Manual)
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
(P.
• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2
km/h) or slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from
(P with the brake pedal
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to
(P once you release
the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than
(P, the gear position automatically changes to (P.
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position (car wash mode)
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press
(N. Within two seconds press and hold (N for two seconds.
3. Within five seconds press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
u The gear position remains in
(N with the power mode in ACCESSORY for 15
minutes, then, it auto matically changes to
(P and the power mode changes to
OFF.
Manually changing to
(P cancels ACCESSORY mode. The (P indicator comes on
and the power mode changes to OFF.
1 When opening the driver’s door
While the system is designed to automatically change
the gear position to
(P under the described
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select
( P before opening the driver's door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 351
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
and lock the doors.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 9th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.
■When the transmission is in (D (D-paddle shift mode):
The vehicle will go into the sequential m ode momentarily, and the gear selection
indicator becomes more prominent.
The sequential mode is automatically canc eled and the gear selection indicator
returns to ordinary display under the following conditions.
• Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
• Once you start traveling at a constant speed.
• The vehicle comes to a complete stop.
• When you change to another IDS mode.
The sequential mode automatically shifts under following condition
• Accelerator pedal depressed beyond the click.
• Engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone.
• Engine speed reaches idle speed while deceleration.
■Sequential Mode1Sequential Mode
When sequential mode is selected, the gasoline
engine powers the vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■When the transmission is in M (Manual) mode:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the gear position indicator goes off
and only the gear selection indicator is displayed.
You can cancel this mode by pressing the button, pulling the
(+ paddle shifter
for a few seconds or changing IDS mode to QUIET. When the sequential mode is
canceled, the display is chan ged from only the gear selectio n indicator to both of the
gear position indicator and the gear selection indicator.
The transmission automatically shifts up fr om 1st to 2nd and does not automatically
shift up between 2nd and 9th gear.D/M
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Transmission Control Mode
[Displayed on Instrument Panel] (Y = Yes/N= No)Auto ModeD-Paddle ModeManual Mode
Activation Method Initial Startup Use Shift Paddle While in EV
or Auto Mode Press Button
Automatically Upshift Y
NN
Automatically Downshift Y
NN
Kickdown Shift beyond click Y Y
N
Deceleration Downshift Y Y Y
Automatic Upshift at Redline Y Y
N
Transmission Control Mode
[Displayed on Instrument Panel] (Y = Yes/N= No)D-Paddle ModeManual Mode
Activation Method Use Shift Paddle While in EV
or Auto Mode Press Button
To return to Auto Mode Automatically after
cruising Y
N
Pull & hold
(+ Shift
paddle for a few seconds YY
Vehicle come to complete stop Y
N
IDS mode change to other mode YReturn to Auto mode only
when QUIET mode is
selected.
D/M
D/M
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System (IDS)
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Driving
Category QUIET SPORT SPORT+ TRACK
Powertrain
Control
Powertrain
Start-upEV operation is
prioritized, starts
quietly.Powerful start-up sound.
Powertrain
SoundMinimum sound for
quiet driving.Balanced sound for city
and highway use.Emotional sound for
increased feedback.Maximum sound for
driving on race track
with helmet on.
Hybrid
Battery
ManagementEfficiency and smooth
quiet operation are
prioritized.Balanced management
for response and
efficiency.Maximum electric assist
for acceleration.Battery charge is
managed to give
consistent lap time
during track use.
Hybrid
Battery A/C
CoolingBattery A/C cooling is
not used in this mode.Battery A/C cooling is active however cabin
cooling is prioritized.Battery A/C cooling is
active and may
compromise cabin
cooling.
EV OperationAvailableAvailableNot availableNot available
Driving Force
CharacterEase of force
modulation for
comfortable operation.Balanced tuning of
drive force request for
all driving scenarios.Maximum response.Linear response for
ease of cornering line
control.
DCT Shift
Map/
ResponseComfortable/low
engine speed priority.Balanced tuning for all
driving scenarios.Quick downshifts on
request, lower gears
are held for maximum
response.Gears are held to
maximize performance
on track. Shifts are very
fast.
SH-AWD®Quiet and comfortable
operation.Balanced setting for
secure every day use in
any condition.Traction and response
are prioritized for
performance on
winding roads.Settings are optimized
for dry surface, high
cornering load with
neutral handling
attitude.
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Driving
SPORT+ mode optimizes dynamic response
from all powertrain and chassis systems -
perfect for your favorite winding road.
• EV operation is elimin ated while operating
in SPORT+ .
TRACK mode gives maximum, consistent
performance from dynamic systems during
track day lapping sessions. Hybrid battery
charge is maintained for consistent
performance.
• VSA ® OFF indicator is illuminated in TRACK
mode indicating reduced stability control.
This allows more body side slip and wheel
spin before VSA ® begins to operate.
• Integrated Dynamics switch must be turned
and held to the right for several seconds to
engage TRACK mode.
■SPORT+ Mode
■TRACK Mode1TRACK Mode
Before choosing the TRACK mode, carefully read the
information about high performance driving.
2 High-Performance Driving P. 303
During TRACK mode, the climate control system may
weaken its function to pr ioritize cooling the High
Voltage battery.
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
This button is used to change VSA ® modes.
See below for more information.
VSA ® is turned on every time you turn the
power system on, even if you press the button
the last time you drove the vehicle.
■When the IDS mode is in QUIET mode, SPORT mode, or SPORT+ mode
To enter Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press
the VSA® OFF button until a single beep is
heard and the VSA ® OFF indicator illuminates.
u This message appears on the driver
information interface for a few seconds.
If the IDS mode is changed, VSA ® will remain
in Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
To exit Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press the
VSA ® OFF button until a single beep is heard
and the VSA ® OFF indicator extinguishes.
■VSA ® OFF Button1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
In Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, your vehicle will have
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA®
traction and stability enhancement becomes less
effective.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
In Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the button
pressed if you are not able to free it without.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
press the button again. We do not recommend
driving your vehicle with Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the front
of the vehicle while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
■When the IDS mode is in TRACK mode
When you set the IDS mode to TRACK, the VSA ® system switches to Track mode
and the VSA ® OFF indicator comes on. The VSA ® features do not stop, but the
thresholds for them to activate become hi gher. Additional care should be used while
driving in TRACK mode, and TRACK mode should only be used while driving on
closed circuits.
To enter Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press
the VSA® OFF button until a single beep is
heard.
u This message appears on the driver
information interface for a few seconds.
If the IDS mode is changed, VSA ® will remain
in Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
To exit Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press the
VSA ® OFF button until a single beep is heard.
u This message appears on the driver
information interface.1When the IDS mode is in TRACK mode
In OFF mode, your vehicle wi ll have normal braking
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system and agile handling assist system are also off.
We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the
VSA ®, traction control syst em, and agile handling
assist system switched off.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on or
blinks, the VSA® system comes on automatically. In
this case, you can select Stuck Vehicle Assist mode
to free a stuck vehicle, but you cannot select the
VSA ® OFF mode by pressing the button.
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the gear position to
(P.
4. Turn off the power system.
u The electric parking brake indicato r goes off in about 15 seconds.
Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an
incline.
During Auto Engine Stop, th e gear position changes to
(P and the engine restarts
automatically under the following conditions:
• You unfasten the driver side seat belt and open the door.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can damage the driveline:•Depressing the accelera tor and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Changing to ( P before the vehicle stops
completely.
When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat
and fail.
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake may
freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are expected, do
not apply the parking brake. If parking on a slope, either
turn the steering wheel so one of the front tires will contact
the curb or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the vehicle
may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.
When the IDS mode is in QUIET mode or SPORT mode
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