2017 Acura NSX airbag off

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
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
n Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in
the airbag system, the SRS indicator
will come on and a message appears on the multi-
information display.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides vehicle start-up, or does not come on at
all, have the system checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible. If you
don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the passenger
seat weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight
of an infant or small child, on the seat.
U.S .C anada
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. Never put a rear-facing child seat
in this vehicle. If you decide to disregard our recommendations and transport a small child,
they should be properly restrained.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the
indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the passenger’s seat, something
may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:
•
An object hanging on the seat.
•
An object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.
•
The seat or seat-back is for

ced back against cargo on the floor behind it.
•
An object placed under the passenger’

s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the
seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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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 Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one y
ear old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat
manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing
child seat.
Since this vehicle 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 placing a forward-facing child seat in
the passenger’s seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically
turn the passenger’s front airbag off.
If you choose to ignore our warnings and transport a small child in this vehicle, be sure
to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the instructions and
guidelines in the following pages.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as
far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
n Selecting a Child Seat
Important consideration when selecting a child seat
Mak
e sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•
The child seat is the correct type and siz

e for the child.
•
The child seat is the correct type

for the seating position.
•
The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor V

ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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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
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any other
time, there may be a problem. See your authorized Acura NSX dealer if necessary.
CanadaU.S.
Brake system
Brake fluid is low, or there is a malfunction in the brake system. Press the brake pedal
lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake fluid level when you stop.
If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow
the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check the oil level,
and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does not turn off, have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
(Steady) The emissions control system may have a problem. Have you vehicle
checked by a authorized Acura NSX dealer.
(Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is

detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait
for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle
to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has normal
braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system.
Power system
There is a problem with the electric vehicle system. Have you vehicle checked by a
authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
Keyless Access System
There is a problem with the keyless access system
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
There is a problem with the VSA system.
SYSTEMU.S.
Canada
Brake system
There is a problem with the hydraulic brake boost system or the hill start assist
system. Have you vehicle checked by a authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
n Song by Voice Commands*
Available for tracks
stored on an iPod or USB device.
Music search
List album (specify album)
List artist (specify artist)
List composer (specify composer)
List genre (specify genre)
List playlist (specify playlist)
Play album (specify album)
Play artist (specify artist)
Play composer (specify composer) Play genre (specify genre)
Play playlist (specify playlist)
Play song (specify song)
What/Who am I listening to?
Who is this?
What’s playing?
Who’s playing?
What album is this?
*models with navigation
INDEX
AcuraLink ........................................................................\
.
110
AcuraLink messages ................................................. 110
Emergency assistance .............................................. 112
Operator assistance ................................................. 113
Roadside assistance .................................................. 214
Security Features

....................................................... 113
Subscription Features
............................................... 112
Airbags ........................................................................\
....... 24
Airbag care.................................................................... 32
Airbag system components
..................................... 30
Airbag system indicators ........................................... 28
Driver’

s knee airbag
.................................................... 26
Front airbags ................................................................ 24
Passenger Airbag Off

Indicator
................................ 29
Side airbags .................................................................. 25
Side-curtain airbags .................................................... 25
Android Auto™ ............................................................... 90
Apple® CarPlay® ............................................................. 88
Audio operation Accessory P

ower Socket
............................................ 81
Adjusting the Sound ................................................... 83
Android Auto™ ........................................................... 90
Apple® CarPlay® ........................................................ 88
Bluetooth audio .......................................................... 99
Display Audio .............................................................. 84
FM Radio ....................................................................... 92
iPod ........................................................................\
....... 94
Pandora ........................................................................\
. 97
SiriusXM Radio ............................................................ 93SOURCE
.................................................................
92–99
Steering-wheel controls ............................................ 82
USB flash drive ............................................................. 96
USB port....................................................................... 80
Bluetooth® Audio

Commands
.................................... 221
Braking Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............................... 139
Automatic Brake Hold ............................................. 141
Brake Assist S

ystem
.................................................. 139
Foot brake ................................................................... 139
Parking brake.............................................................

140
Break In
........................................................................\
.... 125
Carbon Monoxide Gas .................................................... 16
Car Wash Mode ............................................................. 135
Child safety ....................................................................... 33
Child seat Child seat with tether
............................................. 40
Installing a child seat ............................................... 38
Selecting a child seat ............................................... 37
Protecting Infants ....................................................... 35
Protecting Lar

ger Children
........................................ 41
Protecting Smaller Children ...................................... 36
Climate control ................................................................ 76
Heated seats ................................................................ 77
Climate Control C

ommands
...................................... 220
Clock ........................................................................\
.......... 79
Cold Weather

Driving
................................................... 155
Contact us ....................................................................... 213