2017 Acura NSX automatic transmission

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

n Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the

automatic dimming function
reduces the glare in the rearview mirror (and power door
mirrors) from headlights behind you.
The function cancels when the transmission is in Reverse (R).
n Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door
mirrors using the switches on the driver’s door when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After
adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left,
right, up, or down to move the mirror.
SwitchSelector
Switch Adjustment
n Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
The selected door mirror can tilt downward when you shift to Reverse (R), improving
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle while reversing. The mirror returns to its original
position when you shift out of Reverse.
Models with driving position memory system
Either side mirror can tilt by moving the selector switch to the
appropriate side.
Slide the selector switch to left
or right to tilt down either side
door mirror.
Models without driving position memory system
The passenger-side door mirror can tilt downward by moving
the selector switch to the right.
Selector Switch

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DRIVINGDRIVING
Shifting
Change your vehicle’s gears to begin driving.
n
Electronic Gear Selector
Park (P):

Used when parking or starting the power system.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used to disengage the transmission from the
engine and motor.
Drive (D/M): Toggles between Drive and Manual modes.
Drive is for automatic gear selection. Manual is for the driver
to shift gears sequentially.

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park is
engaged.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed that (P) is
shown on the gear position indicator.
WARNING
When you change from D/M to R or vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed. Do not press the accelerator. Otherwise, you may damage the
transmission.
NOTICE n
Sequential Shift Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change gears

without removing your hands from the steering
wheel.
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down to
a lower gear. (+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear.
Gear position indicator

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DRIVINGDRIVING
When the transmission is in D: The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and
the gear selection indicator becomes more prominent. The sequential mode is automatically
canceled and the gear selection indicator returns to ordinary display under the following
conditions:
•
Hold the (+) paddle shifter for a few seconds.
•
Once you start trav

eling at a constant speed.
•
The vehicle comes to a complete stop.
•
When you change to another IDS mode.
The sequential mode automaticall

y shifts under following conditions:
•
Accelerator pedal depressed bey

ond the click.
•
Engine speed reaches near the tachometer

’s red zone.
•
Engine speed reaches idle speed while deceleration.
When

the transmission is in M: The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the gear
position indicator goes off and only the gear selection indicator is displayed. You can cancel this
mode by pressing the button, pulling the (+) paddle shifter for a few seconds or changing IDS
mode to QUIET. When the sequential mode is canceled, the display is changed from only the
gear selection indicator to both of the gear position indicator and the gear selection indicator.
The transmission automatically shifts up from 1st to 2nd and does not automatically shift up
between 2nd and 9th gear.Car Wash Mode
Follow the procedure below to keep the transmission in (N) when the power system is switched
off.
Begin with the power system on and your foot on the brake pedal.
1.
Press Neutral (N). Within two seconds, pr

ess and hold (N) for two seconds.
2.
Press the ENGINE ST

ART/STOP button. The vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
This mode lasts for 15 minutes before the gear changes to Park and the vehicle turns off.
We do not recommend using conveyor-style car washes.

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DRIVINGDRIVING
n Parking Brake
Keep the
vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Pull up the switch. The parking brake indicator
appears in the instrument panel.
To release: Press the brake pedal and make sure your seat
belt is fastened. Press the switch down to release.
You can also lightly press the accelerator pedal if your seat
belt is fastened, the vehicle is on, and not in Park or Neutral.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Accelerator Pedal
Automatic Brake Hold
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the vehicle is on and
your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1.
Press the BRAKE HOLD button. The BRAKE HOLD indicator
appears in

the instrument panel.
2.
With the transmission in D, M, or N, pr

ess the brake pedal and
come to a complete stop. The HOLD indicator appears, and
brake hold is applied. Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold and start
moving.
Accelerator Peda lBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Off
On OnGoes
On
On
On
U.S.
Canada
Accelerator Peda
lBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Off
On OnGoes
On
On
On
U.S.
Canada
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press the BRAKE
HOLD button again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when:
•
Braking is applied for more than 10 minutes.
•
The driver’

s seat belt is unfastened.
•
The power system is turned off.
Accelerator Peda lBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Off
On OnGoes
On
On
On
U.S.
Canada

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DRIVINGDRIVING
Using the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park (P) and applying the
parking brake.
WARNING
Cruise Control
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the accelerator pedal.
Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a constant speed with
little acceleration or deceleration.
CRUISE MAIN is on in
the instrument panel .
Cruise control is ready to
use.
Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.
Improper use of cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING

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CLIENT INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONS
n Fluids
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Twin Motor Unit Flui d
Specified
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
Capacity ChangeAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1 2.75 US qt (2.6ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Change Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Chang eAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.56 US qt (2.42ℓ)
Clutch
Transmissio n
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Inverter Coolant
Recommended
Capacity Change
filter including
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ )
Specified Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil,

Type3, 0W-40
Chang e7 .7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Ratio
Capacity
Specifie d
Ratio
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type250/50 with distilled water 4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ ) in the
reserve tank and heater )
Capacity
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type250/50 with distilled water
0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Twin Motor Unit Flui dSpecified
Specified Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
Capacity Change Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.75 US qt (2.6ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Change Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Chang
e
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.56 US qt (2.42ℓ)
Clutch
Transmissio n
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan t
Inverter C oolant
Recommended
Capacity Change
filter including
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ )
Specifie d Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil,

Type3, 0W-40
Chang e7 .7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Ratio
Capacity
Specifie d
Ratio Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled water 4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ ) in the
reserve tank and heater )
Capacity Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled water 0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
n Tires
Regular Size
Front
245/35ZR19 (93Y
)
Rear
305/30ZR20 (103Y )
Pressure Front
32 (220 [2.2])
psi (kPa [kgf/c m
2])Rear
32 (220 [2.2])
Wheel Size Front
19 X 8 1/2J
Rear
20 X 11J
Re
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CLIENT INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may have about
the vehicle.
Q:
How do I set the

vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles

without navigation, see page 79. For vehicles with navigation, the time is
automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:
Why doesn’

t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A:
The brake pedal must be pressed to start

the engine.
Q:
What is the AUT

O setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in the AUTO

position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn on or off
depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:
Only the driv

er’s door unlocks when I shift to Park (P). Can both doors unlock?
A:
On the HOME Screen,

select Settings, then Vehicle, then Keyless Access Setup, then Door
Unlock Mode. Select “All Doors.”
Q:
After m

y battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a code.
Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases, you do not need

to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio system,
and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.