2017 Acura NSX ECO mode

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.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. strives to be proactive in protecting our environment and
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.
n
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.
n
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.
n
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.
n
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.
n
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.
n
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.
n
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
n Airbag System Components
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The front, driver’s knee, side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction
and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. The airbag
system includes:
uTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in
the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both
are marked SRS AIRBAG.
vDriver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked
SRS AIRBAG.
wTwo side airbags, one for the driver and one for a passenger. The airbags are stored in
the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
xTwo side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the
ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG.
y An electronic control unit that, when the power system is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor,
airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash
event the unit records such information.
zAutomatic seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver’s and passenger’s seat belt
buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.
{Weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. The passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the
weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).
|Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
}An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has
been turned off.
~An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
11A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain airbag.

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SAFETYSAFETY
n 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
authorized Acura NSX dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly,
once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect the
following: weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt
that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to
remove or modify a seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
•
U.S. customers
à Main line: (800) 382-2238
àNSX specialists: (844) 68-ACURA [682-2872]
•
Canadian customers
à Main line: (888) 922-8729
àNSX specialists: (844) 9MYNSX9 [969-6799]
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either
unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the number one cause of
death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that
all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/
territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory
requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.
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.
In addition:
•
Never hold a child on y

our or any passenger’s lap because it is impossible to protect them in
the event of a collision.

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SAFETYSAFETY
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in the
passenger’s position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a booster seat
until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws
in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the vehicle can result in injury or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly,
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause
serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Sun Visors
U.S. models
Inverter Coolant Filler
Tank Cap Canadian models
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap
U.S. models
High Voltage System Components
Canadian models
Dashboard
U.S. models only
49kPa
NEVER OPEN WHEN HO T
Hot coolant will scald yo uN’OUVREZ PAS QUAND CHAUD.NICHT BEI HEISSEM M OTOR ÖFFNEN .49kPa
DANGER
WA RNUNG
If driving at high speeds (over 168mph/270km/h),
adjust cold tire pressure as shown below to avoid
excess heat buildup and sudden tire failure.
DRIVING SPEED TIRE COLD TIRE PRESSUREOVER 168 mph/ 270 km/h FRONT
REAR 260
KPA, 38 PSI
260 KPA, 38 PSI
WARNINGIf driving at high\6 speeds (o ver 16\fmph/2\b0km/h),
adjust cold tire pr\6essure as shown be\6low to avoid
ex cess heat buildup a\6nd sudden tire fai\6lure. Pour conduire à gra\6nde vitesse (plus d\6e 16\f mph /

2\b0 km/h) ajuster la \6pression des pneus\6 à froid, comme
indiqué ci-dessous\6, afn d’éviter l’ac\6cumulation excessive
de chaleur et une d\6éfaillance soudaine \6du pneu.
DRIVING SPEED VITESSE DE CONDUITE COLD TIRE PRESSURE PRESSION DES PNEUS À FROIDTIRE/ PNEU
FRONT/AVANT
REAR/ARRIÈRE260 KPA, 38 PSI
260 KPA, 38 PSI
OVER/ PLUS DE
168 mph/ 270 km/h
WARNINGATTENTION
U.S. models Canadian models
Doorjamb
2DAAAA

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
CanadaU.S.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive with it not
fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and any passenger. The indicator blinks and
beeps sound continuously if you or your passenger has not fastened your seat belts
when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on after seat belts are fastened, see
your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the fuel
gauge. See your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
Active Damper System Indicator
There is a problem with the Active Damper System.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also appears on the
multi-information display. Check the display for more information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator blinks,
you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off and then on again. If
it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the system. See your authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
Canada
U.S.Brake Wear Indicator*
Brake pads are worn. Avoid high speeds and sudden braking.
Ready Indicator
The vehicle is ready to drive.
Immobilizer/security system
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator
blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the power system off, press and
hold the brake pedal, and restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may be a
problem with the system. See your dealer.
Canadian models: To reset the immobilizer system, follow the steps above after the
battery has been disconnected.
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 103).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Source: Select the
Bluetooth icon. Open/close: Display or
hide the track list.
Bluetooth indicator: Appears when
your phone is connected to HFL
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change
the group.
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
For iPhone:
1.
Connect via Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink (see page 103) or USB (see page 80).
2.
If you cannot operate P

andora through the audio system, it may be streaming through
Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is selected.
3.
If Pandora still does not operate,

you may have to reconnect the cable.
4.
A pop-up may appear on your phone r

equesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
For other compatible smartphones:
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 103).