2017 Acura NSX towing

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 127
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 149
2 Features P. 161
Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166
Customized Features P. 232 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 255
2 Driving P. 297
Before Driving P. 298 Towing a Trailer P. 308
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 356
2Maintenance P. 361
Before Performing Maintenance P. 362 Maintenance MinderTM P. 365
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 390
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 405
2Handling the Unexpected P. 417
Tools P. 418 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 419
Overheating P. 436 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 438
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 450
2 Information P. 453
Specifications P. 454 Identification Numbers P. 456
Emissions Testing P. 459 Warranty Coverages P. 461
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 119 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141 Adjusting the Seats P. 144
Climate Control System P. 156
Audio Error Messages P. 223 General Information on the Audio System P. 226
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 258 AcuraLink ®* P. 292
When Driving P. 309 Braking P. 344Parking Your Vehicle P. 351
Refueling P. 357 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 359
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 371 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 387
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 393 12-Volt Battery P. 403 Remote Transmitter Care P. 404
Cleaning P. 406 Accessories and Modifications P. 412 Storage P. 414
Power System Won’t Start P. 431 Jump Starting P. 434
Fuses P. 443 Emergency Towing P. 448 When Y ou Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 449
Refueling P. 451
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 457 Reporting Safety Defects P. 458
Authorized Manuals P. 463 Client Service Information P. 464
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 297
MaintenanceP. 361
Handling the UnexpectedP. 417
InformationP. 453
IndexP. 465
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 417)
Flat Tire (P 419)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 438)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 431)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 443)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 436)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hatch, open the hatch,
and let the power sy stem and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 448)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Gear Position
Indicator
●Indicates the current gear selection.
2Shifting P. 314—
Transmission
System Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to an authoriz ed Acura NSX dealer
for inspection.—
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if there
is a problem with the transmission
system.●Immediately stop in a safe place.2 Emergency Towing P. 448●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 442
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 298
Maximum Load Limit........................ 301
High-Performance Driving ................ 303
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 308
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 309
Precautions While Driving................. 312
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 313
Shifting ............................................ 314
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 323
Launch Control ................................ 328 Cruise Control ................................. 330
Vehicle Stabilit
y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 333
Agile Handling Assist System............ 337
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 338
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 339
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 341
High Voltage Battery ........................ 343
Braking Brake System ................................... 344 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 349
Brake Assist System ......................... 350
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 351
Parking Sensor System
*................... 352
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 356
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 357
How to Refuel ................................. 358
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 359
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 360
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 507 lbs (230 kg).
The maximum load for the carg o area is 100 lbs (45 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1)Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exampl e, if the “XXX” amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 454
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 454
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 507 lbs
(230 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 1 + 257 lbs = 407 lbs (68 kg x 1 + 117 kg = 185 kg) Maximum Cargo
Weight 100 lbs
(45 kg)
Example2 Max Load 507 lbs
(230 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 + 107 lbs = 407 lbs (68 kg x 2 + 49 kg = 185 kg) Maximum Cargo
Weight 100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 448
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