2017 Acura NSX Owner's Guide

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QUICK STARTQUICK START
Follow these steps to access the voice-recognition system.
shown with navigation
1. Press the Talk button
ƒThe Voice P

ortal will appear on the display
ƒ The portal displays the available categories and commands
2.
Say one of the displayed items
ƒ You may have to select a sub-category

or two until you get to the commands
SPORT HYBRID SUPER HANDLING ALL-
WHEEL DRIVE
™
This vehicle uses both electric motors and a gasoline engine. A High Voltage battery powers
the electric motors. The High Voltage battery is recharged by an engine-driven generator and
regenerative braking.
The system automatically manages the engine and motors, switching between them or
blending them as appropriate. The gas engine will stop and start automatically during vehicle
operation, as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
In addition to the High Voltage battery, this vehicle includes a standard 12-volt battery to power
the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other 12-volt systems.
Because of the many unique systems in this vehicle, you may hear some unfamiliar sounds. You
will soon recognize them as normal.
Your driving style heavily impacts fuel efficiency and driving range. Spirited acceleration,
high-speed driving, or heavy climate-control use can quickly reduce the High Voltage battery’s
charge. This can trigger the system to switch to the gasoline-powered engine.

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Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that
all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehicle does
not have a back seat, Acura recommends you do not carry as a passenger a child aged 12 or
under because:
•
An inflating front or side airbag can injur

e or kill a child sitting in the passenger’s seat.
•
A child in the passenger’s seat is mor

e likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
•
Statistics show that children of all siz

es and ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.
•
Any child who is too small

to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved
child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the
lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
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Safety Messages
When y

ou see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
NOTICE This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle,
other property, or the environment.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed decisions about safety,
it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your own good judgment.
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Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of

your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them. Please read
this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep you and
your passengers safe.
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Important Safety Precautions
•
Always wear y

our seat belt.
•
Be aware of airbag hazards.
•
Don’t drink and drive.
•
Pay appropriate

attention to the task of driving safely.
•
Control your

speed.
•
Keep your

vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close
attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember,
situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some
attention away from driving.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even
kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run
the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
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Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust fr

om this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and
highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and follow the instructions
set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas in the
vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•
The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•
The vehicle is raised for an

oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the
interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open all
the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
•
Select the fresh air mode.
•
Select the mode.
•
Set the fan speed to high.
•
Set the temperature contr

ol to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in

the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with
the engine running.

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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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• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously
injured in a crash.
•
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended

to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and
increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt

or one that does not appear
to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect
the occupant in a crash. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the belt as soon as
possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or death
in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
WARNING
n Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition
of your seat belts as follows:
Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract
easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do
not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it
to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection
and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a
subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer after
any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the
seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as
possible.
WARNING

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n Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust y
our seat to the proper position (see page 65), and then follow the below steps.
1.
Pull the seat belt out slowly

.
2.
Insert the latch plate into the

buckle, then tug on the belt
to make sure the buckle is secure. Make sure that the belt
is not twisted or caught on anything.
3.
Position the lap part of

the belt as low as possible across
your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt
so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of
internal injuries.
4.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again

to remove any slack,
then make sure that the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
5.
To release the belt

, push the red PRESS button then guide
the belt by hand until it has retracted completely.
Pull out slowly .
Correc t
Posture. Seated
Latch
plate
Buckle
Lap belt as low
as possible.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING

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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.
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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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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