2017 Acura NSX seats

TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2017 Acura NSX. It
provides basic information and instructions on technology and convenience features, as well as
emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all NSX models, so you
may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and equipment that
are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this guide should be considered
examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner Information
CD enclosed in your information kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and
vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer
(PC
or Mac platform) and saved or printed for
your reference. In addition, you can visit owners.
acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the first six months
of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com and create or log in to your
account. In Canada, please request a copy from your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the information
typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further reducing our impact on the
environment.
VISUAL INDEX ................................................................ 2
Steering Wheel and Nearby C ontrols ..............................2
Dashboard and C
eiling Controls
....................................... 6
PHONE PAIRING QUICK

START...................................8
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
........................ 10
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK ST

ART
.......................11
SPORT HYBRID SUPER HANDLING ALL

-WHEEL
DRIVE
™ ........................................................................\
.. 13
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 14
High-Voltage S

ystem Precautions
................................. 18
Seat Belts ........................................................................\
.... 19
Airbags ........................................................................\
......... 24
Child Safety ........................................................................\
.33
Safety Label Locations
......................................................43
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 44
INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................................

45
Malfunction Indicators
..................................................... 46
Condition Indicators ........................................................ 48
On/Off Indicators .............................................................. 50
Driver Information Interface ........................................... 51
VEHICLE CONTROLS
.................................................. 54
Using the R

emote Transmitter
........................................ 54
Keyless Access

System
...................................................... 55
Door Operation from

Inside the Vehicle
.......................57
Power Window Operation ............................................... 59
Interior and Exterior Lights .............................................. 60
Wiper Operation ................................................................ 63Intermittent (INT) wipers
................................................
64
Adjusting the Seats ........................................................... 65
Driving Position Memory S
ystem*
................................
71
Adjusting the Mirr
ors
........................................................
72
HomeLink® Universal T
ransceiver
..................................
74
Climate Control
System
...................................................
76
Seat Heaters* ..................................................................... 77
Customized Featur
es
........................................................
78
Setting the Clock ............................................................... 79
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
................................... 80
Basic Audio Operation ..................................................... 80
Operating Display Audio ................................................. 84
Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................... 87
Apple® CarPlay® ................................................................ 88
Android Auto™ ................................................................... 90
FM Radio ........................................................................\
.....92
SiriusXM
® Radio* ............................................................... 93
USB Flash Drive .................................................................. 96
Pandora®* ........................................................................\
.... 97
Bluetooth® Audio ............................................................... 99
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ............................ 101
Basic HFL Operation ....................................................... 101
Pairing a Phone.................................................................
103
Making a Call
.................................................................... 104
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ................................... 108
Siri™ Eyes Free ................................................................... 109

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SAFETYSAFETY
High-Voltage System Precautions
n In Case of a Collision
•
Be careful of electric shock hazard: If a sev
ere crash damages your vehicle’s high-voltage
system, there is a possibility of electrical shock due to exposed high-voltage components
or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the high-voltage system components or any
of its orange wires.
•
Avoid contact with high-v

oltage battery fluid: The High Voltage battery contains a
flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye
contact with the electrolyte, as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush your eyes
or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes and seek medical attention
immediately.
•
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical

fire. Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with
water can be dangerous.
•
If the vehicle is

damaged, have it repaired by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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Emergency Shutdown System
The emergency shutdown system may activate

during an impact or crash. When the system
activates, your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High Voltage
system to normal operation, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Do not touch the high-voltage system. It can cause severe electrical shock. If
the high-voltage system needs maintenance or repair, have it performed by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
WARNING
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement
seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure
you and any passenger always wear your seat belts and wear them properly.
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Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
Both seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts

with emergency locking
retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension
on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor locks to restrain your body.
The passenger’s seat belt has a lockable retractor that must be properly activated when
using a forward-facing child seat, should you choose to disregard our recommendations and
install one.
Both seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety. The
tensioners automatically tighten the seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision,
sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
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Proper Use of Seat

Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
•
All occupants should sit upright, well back in

the seat, and remain in that position for the
duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can
increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under

your arm or behind your
back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

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SAFETYSAFETY
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:
•
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.
•
All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts pr

operly.
•
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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SAFETYSAFETY
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the
side windows on both sides of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in a rollover
or a moderate-to-severe side impact. If the SRS control unit
senses that your vehicle is about to roll over, it immediately
deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front
seat belt tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag deploys even if there is no
passenger in the passenger seat.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags,
occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars,
as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
Deployed Side Curtain Airbag
n Knee Airbags
The driver’
s knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate to
severe frontal collision to help keep the driver in the
proper position and to help to maximize the benefit
provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.When
inated
Airbag
Knee
n Important Facts About Y our Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel
as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move their seat as
far back from the dashboard as possible.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard
or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can
result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked
SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside
the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere with
the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the seat-back covers. This can prevent your side airbags from
properly deploying during a side impact.
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING

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SAFETYSAFETY
• 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.
•
Do not allow childr

en to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.
•
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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SAFETYSAFETY
n Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is pr ovided behind the passenger seat. A child seat with a tether
can be installed, so long as the base of the child seat is secured using a seat belt.
Using an outer anchor
1.
Route the tether strap through the

head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2.
Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor.
Tether
PointAnchorage
3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat
manufacturer.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
n Protecting Larger Children
Since this v
ehicle 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 children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag. If a
larger child must ride in this vehicle, the information below provides guidelines to help you
decide when a given child may ride in this vehicle, and how to properly protect the child.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in the passenger’s seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
•
The child’s knees bend comfortably o

ver the edge of the
seat.
•
The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s neck and
arm.
•
The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible, touching
the

child’s thighs.
•
The child can stay seated for the whole

trip.

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Intermittent (INT) wipers
When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the wiper delay.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Intermittent time adjusting ringLower speed,
fewer sweeps
Higher speed,
more sweeps
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
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Adjusting the Driver

’s seat
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while allowing
you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able
to sit upright and well back in the seat, adequately press the
pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that
it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as
possible.
Allow sufcient
space.
Move
back.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that
drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and their
chest.

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interior temperature by
selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed.
There is a system to cool the High Voltage battery. When that system is active, you may notice
reduced cooling capability in the cabin.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
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Front Seat Heaters


Press the button for the desired setting. An indicator in the
switch appears for the selected setting.
Press once: high setting (three indicators)
Press twice: middle setting (two indicators)
Press three times: low setting (one indicator)
Press four times: off setting (no indicators)
The high setting cycles on and off. For continuous heat,
choose middle or low settings.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
*if equipped
AUTO button:
Press, then use
the temperature
control dial to set
your preferred
temperature.
ON/OFF
button Windshield
defroster button
SYNC button:
Set the passenger’s temperature to the
same as the driver’s. Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror button
Recirculation button:
Choose recirculation or
fresh air.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard

and floor
vents Floor vent
s Floor and MID vents
defroster
vent s