2017 Acura NSX sport 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
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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DRIVINGDRIVING
Starting to Drive
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
n
Before Starting the Engine
Check

that the parking brake is applied (pull up on the switch
and look for the indicator light), then depress the brake pedal.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
The engine will be harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control
system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
The vehicle will not start if the High Voltage battery
temperature drops below -4F (-20C). Plan your driving and
storage appropriately if you expect this to happen.
Brake pedal
n Changing the Power Mode
Accessory
or On mode: Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button once without pressing the accelerator pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the power system: Make sure the parking brake
is applied. Then, press the brake pedal while you press
the ENGINE START/STOP button once. Do not press the
accelerator.
•
When IDS is in QUIET mode: Whether the engine starts
depends on the

engine temperature and the charge in the
High Voltage batteries.
•
When IDS is in SPORT mode: The engine

will start.
Turning the power system off: Select Park (P), then press
the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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DRIVINGDRIVING
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed, and
handling.
SPORT modeSPORT+ mode
Hold
QUIET mode
IDS Mode Switch
TRACK mode
QUIET: Prioritizes EV operation and quiet sound. Engine speed is limited to 4000 rpm.
SPORT: Balances sport and touring driving performance for enjoyable everyday driving.
SPORT+: Offers heightened dynamic response. EV operation is eliminated.
TRACK: Provides maximum, consistent performance from all dynamic systems. In Sport+ mode,
turn and hold the IDS switch to engage this mode. VSA activity is reduced and the VSA indicator
lamp illuminates. This mode is for closed-course use only. See also page 150. n
Launch Control
The v

ehicle controls the engine and transmission response for maximum acceleration from
a stop. Launch control functions in TRACK mode, with VSA turned on. See also page 150.
This feature should be used only in closed-course settings.
To engage launch control:
1.
In Sport+ mode, turn and hold the IDS Mode
Switch to
engage TRACK mode.
2. Depress the brake pedal and change the gear selector
to D/M. Keep the pedal depressed.
3. Release the parking brake.

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DRIVINGDRIVING
driving. Ultimately, the decision whether to engage in high-performance driving is yours, and
depending on your NSX’s condition and prior usage, the items and protocols listed below may
or may not be sufficient to ensure a safe driving experience.
n
BEFORE DRIVING
•
With the vehicle park

ed on level ground, properly bleed brake system after replacing with
new Honda DOT 4 brake fluid or equivalent.
•
Inspect brake pad thickness and replace if 6.0mm

or less.
•
Burnish the brake pads so that

they have the performance characteristics necessary
to repeatedly and quickly slow the NSX when it is being operated at significantly high
speeds. (While the NSX’s brake pads are properly burnished for the demands expected in
ordinary day-to-day driving, high performance driving puts unique demands on the brake
system which require further burnishing.) A high performance burnish at the driving venue
prior to the first session of the day is highly recommended.
•
Inspect ALL cooling openings to confirm

they are open and free of debris such as leaves,
etc. Cooling openings include engine undercover ducts, heat resistance ducts, brake ducts,
radiators, and intercoolers.
•
Remove

Tire Repair Kit from the trunk, along with any other cargo area contents.
•
Check tire wear and

tire pressure, and make certain wheel lug bolts are properly torqued,
as driving at high speed puts additional strain on tires and wheels. Never use slick tires,
and do not use Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance tires if temperatures will
be lower than 45°F (7°C).
•
If you anticipate sustained driving at speeds gr

eater than 168 mph/270 km/h, adjust the
cold tire pressure as shown on the driver door jamb warning label. This will help avoid heat
build-up and sudden tire failure.
If driving at high speeds (over 168mph/270km/h),
adjust cold tire pressure as show n below to avoid
ex cess heat buildup and sudden tire failur e.
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 e xcessive
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
Use of slick tires/racing slicks may subject the chassis and body components to
higher dynamic loads than they were designed for.
Higher than intended dynamic loads could result in component failure, loss of
control, and serious injury or death to you or others.
Do not install slick tires on the NSX.
WARNING
• Inspect all exhaust mounts for cracks or signs of
wear.
•
Inspect tailpipe active exhaust val
ves to ensure they are functioning correctly. You can
do this by cycling the IDS switch between SPORT and TRACK modes, while the engine is
idling.

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. Some states use these
codes for testing to verify your vehicle’s emissions components are working properly. The codes may
not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The malfunction indicator
lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times,
the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, prepare the vehicle
for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the gas tank to appro

ximately 3/4 full.
2.
Park the v

ehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.
Turn the power system on without

touching the accerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
5.
Still in Park (P), increase the engine speed

to 2.000 rpm and hold it for about three minutes.
6.
Let the engine idle for 20 seconds without

touching the accelerator.
7.
Select a nearby, lightly

traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 mph (80
km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway with the vehicle in D and in SPORT mode. Do
not use cruise control.
8.
Drive in city or suburban traffic

for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the
vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Park the v

ehicle and leave the power system off for 40 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several
days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test, or see your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Long-Term Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one month), there are
several things you should do to prepare it for storage. This helps reduce possible deterioration of
vehicle components and overall condition, which allows you to get the vehicle back on the road
with minimal delay. These are:
•
If possible, store your NSX in a garage

or enclosed area.
•
Fill the fuel tank completely

.
•
Change the engine oil and filter

.
•
Wash and dry the exterior completel

y.
•
Clean the interior. Make sur

e the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are completely dry.
•
Put the transmission in (P). Release

the parking brake.
•
Leave one window

open slightly (if the vehicle is being stored indoors).
•
Connect the 12-volt battery

to an accessory battery charger. For more information on how
to maintain your 12-volt battery, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•
If the vehicle is

to be stored for a longer period of time, it should be supported on jack
stands to raise the tires off the ground to prevent tire flat spotting. Consult an authorized
Acura NSX dealer for information about the correct jack stands.
•
Support the front wiper

blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the
windshield.
•
Cover

the vehicle with a breathable cover, one made from a porous material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials (such as plastic sheeting) may trap moisture, which can damage the
paint.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Navigation ...................................................................... 114
Display and controls ................................................. 116
Home address ............................................................ 118
Legend ........................................................................\
. 122
Recent places ............................................................. 120
Routing ........................................................................\
122
Saved places ............................................................... 121
Steering-wheel controls .......................................... 114
Street Addr

ess
............................................................ 119
System guidance v

oice
............................................. 117
TALK button ............................................................... 114
Trafficv ........................................................................\
. 124
Navigation Commands ................................................ 219
Overheating .................................................................... 160
Paint Care ....................................................................... 208
Pandora ........................................................................\
..... 97
Pandora® Commands ................................................... 221
Parking Sensor System ................................................. 146
Phone Commands ........................................................ 220
Power mode Changing the P

ower Mode
...................................... 131
Power system indicator..................................................

47
Readiness codes
............................................................ 206
Rear camera .................................................................... 147
Remote Transmitter ........................................................ 54
Roadside assistance ...................................................... 214
Safety Carbon monoxide gas
................................................ 16
Reporting safety defects ........................................... 44
Safety information ............................................. 14, 175
Safety label locations ................................................. 43Seat belts
........................................................................\
..
19
Fastening ....................................................................... 22
Lap/Shoulder belts ...................................................... 19
Seat Belt Inspection ................................................... 21
Seating Adjusting the driver

’s seat
......................................... 65
Driving Position Memory System ............................ 71
Heated seats ................................................................ 77
Manual Seat Adjustments ......................................... 67
Power Seat Adjustments .......................................... 68
Security system .............................................................. 49
SH-AWD Emergency Shutdown
................................................ 18
High Voltage battery .................................................. 13
In case of a collision ................................................... 18
Shifting Car Wash Mode
......................................................... 135
Electronic Gear Selector .......................................... 132
Sequential Shift Mode ............................................. 133
Siri Eyes-Fr

ee
.................................................................. 109
Specifications ................................................................ 209
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD ................................................... 13
Steering wheel Adjusting
....................................................................... 70
Steering-wheel controls ............................................ 82 Tires
Inflation Guidelines
.................................................. 197
Inspection Guidelines ............................................... 198
Tire and loading information label ........................ 199
Tire and wheel r

eplacement
.................................. 200
Tire chains................................................................\
... 201
Tire identification number
..................................... 203
Tire labeling ............................................................... 202
Tire Pressur

e Monitor System (TPMS)
.................. 163
Tire quality grading .................................................. 204
Tire repair kit .............................................................. 166
Tire service life .......................................................... 200
Tire terminology ....................................................... 203
Ultra High Performance tir

es.................................. 155
Wear indicators
......................................................... 198
Winter tires ................................................................ 201
Towing Emergency towing
.................................................... 162
Turn Signal ........................................................................\
62
USB ........................................................................\
............ 80
USB Commands ............................................................. 221
USB Flash Drive ................................................................ 96
Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA)
...................................... 145
Voice command index .................................................. 219
Voice P

ortal Commands
.............................................. 219
Warranty ........................................................................\
. 215
Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................ 87Window
Power windows
........................................................... 59
Window washer fluid ............................................... 191
Wipers Front Wipers
................................................................. 63
Intermittent wipers ................................................... 64
Wiper blades .............................................................. 195