service 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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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919
Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/ve hicle-data-choices.
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 119 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141 Adjusting the Seats P. 144
Climate Control System P. 156
Audio Error Messages P. 223 General Information on the Audio System P. 226
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 270 AcuraLink ®* P. 304
When Driving P. 321 Braking P. 356Parking Your Vehicle P. 363
Refueling P. 370 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 372
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 385 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 407 12-Volt Battery P. 417 Remote Transmitter Care P. 418
Cleaning P. 420 Accessories and Modifications P. 426 Storage P. 428
Power System Won’t Start P. 445 Jump Starting P. 448
Fuses P. 457 Emergency Towing P. 462 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 463
Refueling P. 465
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 471 Reporting Safety Defects P. 472
Authorized Manuals P. 477 Client Service Information P. 478
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 309
MaintenanceP. 375
Handling the UnexpectedP. 431
InformationP. 467
IndexP. 479
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 431)
Flat Tire (P 433)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 452)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 445)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 457)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 450)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hatch, open the hatch,
and let the power sy stem and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 462)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
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 authoriz ed Acura NSX dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not in flate, have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect the
following: the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat, seat belt tensioners, and each
seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a seat with out consulting an authorized Acura
NSX dealer
This would likely disable or affect the prope r operation of the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to re move or modify a seat to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact an authoriz ed Acura NSX dealer, or for U.S. vehicles,
Acura Client Service at 1-844-682-2872 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client
Service at 1-888-9-ACURA-9 or 1-844-9-MYNSX-9 (NSX-specific).
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 400
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 381
●Appears when the temperatur e of the transmission is
starting to get too hot.
●The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.
●It may not be possible to use the paddle shifters.●Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 162
USB Ports ......................................... 163
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 164
Audio Remote Controls .................... 165
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 166
Audio/Information Screen ................ 167
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 181
Display Setup ................................... 182
Voice Control Operation .................. 184
Playing FM Radio ............................. 188
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 192
Playing an iPod ................................ 199 Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 202
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 206
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 208
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 211
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 213
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 215
Apple CarPlay
TM............................... 216
Android AutoTM................................ 219
Audio Error Messages iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 223
Pandora ®
*1....................................... 224
Android/Apps .................................. 225
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service*................. 226 Compatible iPod, iP
hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 227
Honda App License Agreement........ 228
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto................................. 240
About Open Source Licenses............ 242
License Information ......................... 243
Customized Features ........................ 244
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 266
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 270
HFL Menus ...................................... 273
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 304*1:Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also play
USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio sy stem from the icons on the touchscreen interface or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 226
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Continued
Features
■Navigation*
Displays the navigation screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■AcuraLink*
Is a subscription-based service that can pr ovide convenient features such as voice
communication if an airbag deploys, online security, and one-on-one operator
assistance.
2 AcuraLink ®* P. 304
■Smartphone Connection
Displays Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlayTM P. 216
2 Android AutoTM P. 219
■App List
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.
2 Home Screen P. 173
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
Features
Playing Pandora ®*1
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup P. 278
2 USB Ports P. 163
*1:Available only on U.S. models.
1Playing Pandora ®*1
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is only available in certai n countries. Visit the Pandora
website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call
1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com for more information.
Pandora ® is free, personalized radio that plays music
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of
one of your favorite arti sts, songs, comedians or
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station
that plays similar tracks. Pandora® also features
hundreds of genre stations ranging from Dubstep to
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
If your phone is connecte d to Android Auto, Pandora
is only available through the Android Auto interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Audio/Information
Screen Cover Art
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the
volume. (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the
previous display.
(Power/Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio
system on and off.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display the
menu items.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
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