engine Acura NSX 2018 Owner's Manual

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemical s including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxid e, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause canc er and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not
idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle
.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
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Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 140)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 127)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P 346)
❙System Indicators (P 70)
❙Gauges (P 95)
❙Driver Information Interface (P 98)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 137)
❙Parking Sensor System Button*
(P 365)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Seat Heater Buttons* (P 155)
❙Audio System (P 162)
❙Climate Control System (P 156)
❙MID Vents (P 20, 156)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Integrated Dynamics System Mode
Switch
(P 335)
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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)
Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® vehicle uses a Twin Motor Unit, Direct Drive Motor, and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with electric
motors receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.
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*: When Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode, EV Launch and EV Cruising cannot be operated.
*: Operating paddle shifters wh en the gear position is in (D cancels EV Launch and EV Cruising.
Operating
modeEV Launch*Engine DriveEV Cruising*Power Acceleration
Vehicle
SpeedLaunch Acceleration:●Front Motor DriveGentle Acceleration:●Engine DriveLow Speed Cruise:●Front Motor DriveAggressive Acceleration:●Engine Drive●Motor Assist
Twin Motor UnitDrive-DriveDrive
Direct Drive
MotorStoppedGenerate / -StoppedGenerate / Drive
EngineStoppedRunningStoppedRunning
High Voltage batteryDischargesCharges/DischargesDischargesDischarges
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Operating modeEngine CruisingRegenerationAWD Mode
Vehicle
SpeedHigh Speed Cruise:●Engine DriveDeceleration:●Front & Rear RegenerationSlippery Condition:●Engine Drive●Front Motor Drive
Twin Motor Unit-RegenerateDrive
Direct Drive
MotorGenerate/DriveStoppedGenerate/Drive
EngineRunningRunning/StoppedRunning
High Voltage batteryCharges/DischargesChargesCharges/Discharges
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Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a High Voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that a portion of the elec trical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle
in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
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Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode.
● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
● The climate control system is in heavy use.
● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
● The engine coolant temperature is low.
● When the door is opened after releasing seatbelt.
● When the shift position is in M (Manual) mode.
About Your Vehicle’s Limited Operating Temperature
If the outside temperature is about -4°F (-20°C), some operation might be limited.
The limited operation is listed below:
2 High Voltage Battery (P90)
2 Dual Clutch Transmission (P325)
2 Shifting (P326)
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particular ly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
About a system to cool the High Voltage battery using the climate control system.●The system will not be activated when the defroster is ON.
● When the outside temperature is in extreme hot or cold condit ion, the system may not provide sufficient cooling performance to the
High Voltage battery due to the protection of the electric A/C compressor.
● When the system is active, the climate control system may not work sufficiently.
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Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P 43)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 58)
● Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and tra nsport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 67)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exha ust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 35)
● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel,
and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 36)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passenger is wearing their
seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P 69)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist®
(VSA® ) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 95)/Driver Information Interface (P 98)/System Indicators (P 70)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Driver Information Interface Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator Gear Selection Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
Temperature Gauge ASSIST/CHARGE
Gauge
U.S.
Canada Active Damper System
Indicator
Brake Wear Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN

Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge
Integrated Dynamics System
Mode
SH-AWD ® Temperature
Gauge
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Controls (P 103)
Clock (P 104)
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
aSelect the (HOME) icon, then select
Settings .
bSelect Clock/Info , then Clock
Adjustment .
cTouch the / icon to adjust the
numbers up or down.
dSelect OK.
Models with navigation system
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ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 127)
Press the button to ch anges the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 130)
Lights (P 131)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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