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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when a problem with the transmission
prevents a gear from changing to
(R .
•Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
• Appears when the High Voltage battery is extremely
low and cannot start the power system.•Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
• Appears when the vehicle cannot be driven by the
engine.•Stop your vehicle in a sa fe place and contact an
authorized Acur a NSX dealer.
•Appears when the engine speed exceeds reduced REV
LIMIT while engine temperature is low.•Continue driving at a low engine speed until the engine
temperature becomes warm.
• Appears when braking ability is reduced due to
increased fluid consumption in the braking system.•Slow Down and drive carefully. The message will
disappear once the brakes have cooled and the system
has returned to normal operating condition.
• Appears if you are driving at an extremely high speed
and one or more tires are underinflated.•Decelerate and drive your vehicle until the message
disappears.
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Controls
Operating the Switches
Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the keyless
access remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless access
remote is close to the door or window, even if it is
outside the vehicle.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the power system may not start when you push
the ENGINE START/STOP button. If the power
system does not start, re fer to the following link.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 446
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
Press the button. Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position. ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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Controls
Light SwitchesRotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting. ■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■ Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.■ Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P .
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:• The gear position is changed out of
(P .
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 81
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights are off the headli ght switch is turned on, or when the
headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
1Daytime Running Lights The brightness of the dayt ime running lights is lower
when the headlight switch is in than when it is
in AUTO . When it is in AUTO, the low-beam
headlights come on once the le vel of ambient light is
very low.
U.S. models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
1.
Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
uYou will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
(1 or (2 within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
uOnce the seat and the outside mirrors position have been memorized, you will
hear the beeper twic e, and the indicator
light on the button you pressed stays on.
1. Put the transmission into
(P .
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
uYou will hear the beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beeper tw ice, and the indicator
light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
• You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
• You readjust the seat or the outside mirror position
before the double-beep.
• You set the power mode to any position except ON.
SET Button
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and door mirror s will stop moving if you:
• Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1 or (2).
• Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
• Put the transmission into a position other than
(P .
Memory Buttons
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving Driving Preparation .......................... 310
Maximum Load Limit........................ 313
High-Performance Driving ................ 315
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 320
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 321
Precautions While Driving................. 324
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 325
Shifting ............................................ 326Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 335 Integrated Dynamics System ............ 336
Launch Control ................................ 341
Cruise Control ................................. 343
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 346
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 350
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 352
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 354
High Voltage Battery ........................ 356 Braking
Brake System ................................... 357
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 362
Brake Assist System ......................... 363
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 364
Parking Sensor System *
................... 365
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 369
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 371
How to Refuel ................................. 372
Fuel Economy and CO 2 Emissions
.... 373
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 374
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
Driving
•Store or secure all items on board properly.
uCarrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 313
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
uThey can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the seat footwe lls. Make sure to secure the floor mat.
uAn object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
uThey may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock both doors and the hatch.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 115
• Adjust your seating position properly.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 144
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
uAdjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 140
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted
at an authorized Acura NS X dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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uuBefore DrivinguHigh-Performance Driving
Driving
High-performance driving requires special skills, knowledge and experience, as the
safety risks are greatly increased when the NSX is operated at its upper performance
abilities. As a responsible NSX driver, you should not drive above your skill limits or
training, even if the NSX’s performance leve ls would otherwise allow you to do so.
If you intend to engage in high-performa nce driving, Acura strongly recommends
that: • You first obtain appropriate, professional training
• Turn off any devices or systems that may distract you from the driving task
High-performance driving in general, and the use of TRACK mode and Launch
Control in particular, puts very high loads on the NSX and its components, and
results in greater wear and tear on the vehicl e. Because of these high loads, if your
NSX is not in top condition or if certain com ponents, such as the brakes or tires, have
undue wear, those components could experience a loss of performance, or fail,
when engaging in high-performance drivin g. Therefore, Acura highly recommends
that you undertake more proactive and frequent maintenance than that required
under normal use and have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Acura NSX
dealer (and all necessary repairs or adju stments made) before you engage in any
high-performance driving. In addition to any required maintenance, there are
certain NSX specific items and protocols th at you should pay special attention to
before, during and after engaging in any high-performance driving. Ultimately, the
decision whether to engage in high-perfo rmance driving is yours, and depending on
your NSX’s condition and prior usage, the items and protocols listed below may or
may not be sufficient to ensure a safe driving experience.
BEFORE DRIVING •With the vehicle parked on level gro und, properly bleed brake system after
replacing with Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4 or equivalent
• Inspect brake pad thickness an d replace if 6.0 mm or less
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uuBefore DrivinguHigh-Performance Driving
Driving
•Burnish the brake pads shortly before high -performance driving so that they have
the performance characteristics necessary to repeatedly and quickly slow the NSX
when it is being operated at signific antly high speeds. (While the NSX’s brake
pads are properly burnished for the demands expected in ordinary day-to-day driving, high-performance driving puts unique demands on the brake system
which require further burnishing.)
• Inspect ALL cooling openings to confirm th ey are open and free of debris such as
leaves, etc. Cooling openings include engine undercover ducts, heat resistance
ducts, brake ducts, radi ators, and intercoolers
• Remove Tire Repair Kit from the trunk, along with any other cargo area contents
• Check tire wear and tire pressure, and m ake certain wheel lug bolts are properly
torqued, as driving at high speed puts additional strain on tires and wheels. Never
use slick tires, and do not use Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance tires
if temperatures will be lower than 45°F (7°C)
• If you anticipate sustained driving at speeds greater than 168 mph/270 km/h,
adjust the cold tire pressure as shown on the driver door jamb warning label. This
will help avoid heat build-up and sudden tire failure1High-Performance Driving
3WARNING
Use of slick tires/racing slicks may subject the chassis and body components to higher
dynamic loads than they were designed for.
Higher than intended dynamic loads could
result in component fail ure, loss of control,
and serious injury or death to you or others.
Do not install slick tires on the NSX.
Canadian models
U.S. models
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uuBefore DrivinguHigh-Performance Driving
Driving
•Inspect all exhaust mounts for cracks or signs of wear
• Inspect tailpipe active exhaus t valves to ensure they are functioning correctly. You
can do this by cycling the Integrated Dynamics System mode switch between
SPORT and TRACK modes, while the engine is idling
WHILE DRIVING• You may see a brake warning message in the Driver Information Interface (and
warning message chime) and/or expe rience increased brake pedal stroke.
If either occurs, immediately slow do wn and allow for increased stopping
distances. The message will disappear once the brakes have cooled and the
system has returned to normal operating condition
• After high-performance driving, it is critic al to allow your vehicle to properly cool
down. Do not immediately stop your vehicle. Instead, continue driving at reduced
speeds, allowing for increased braking di stances until your vehicle returns to
normal operating temperatures. Once you stop and safely park the NSX, open the
hatch to aid cooling. If the engine oil temperature reaches the mark during
high-performance driving, have your NSX inspected by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer
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