2017 Acura NSX Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P322)
Paddle shifters allow you to shif t gears much like a manual transmission (1st throu gh 9th). This is useful for regenerative braking.
You cannot shift up or down while in EV mode.
When the transmission is in (D (D-paddle shift mode)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 un der the following conditions.
•Hold the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
•Once you start traveling at a constant speed.
•The vehicle comes to a complete stop.•When you change to another IDS mode.
The sequential mode automatically shifts under following condition
•Accelerator pedal depressed beyond the click.
•Engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone.•Engine speed reaches idle speed while deceleration.
When the transmission is in M (Manual) modeThe vehicle will go into the sequential mo de, 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 indicato r and the gear selection indicator.
The transmission automatically shi fts up from 1st to 2nd and does not
automatically shift up between 2nd and 9th gear.D/M
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
( -
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Gear Selection Indicator
Gear Selection Indicator
Gear Selection Indicator Gear Position IndicatorD (Drive)
D-Paddle
M (Manual)
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VSA® OFF Button (P 334)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 339)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
Refueling (P 357)
aPress the fuel fill
door release button.
bAfter refueling,
wait for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel requirement: Unleaded premiu m gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 15.6 US gal (59.0 liters)
Wait for five seconds
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Maintenance (P 361)
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
Lights (P387)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Under the Hatch (P372)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant.
Add when necessary.
Tires (P393)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install winter tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance
(UHP) tires in low ambient temperatures.
2 Cold Weather Driving (P402)
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Under the Hood (P371)
● Check inverter coolant.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
Lights (P387)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P390)
● Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push the lever and lift
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure both
right and left latches are firmly locked in place.
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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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What to Do If
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or passenger are not
wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Models with iron brake discs
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Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver's
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver's door and manually change the gear
position. u
When opening the driver’s door (P 317)
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions.............. 32
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 34
Safety Checklist ................................. 35
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 36
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 39
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 42
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 43
Types of Airbags ................................ 46
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 46 Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 50
Side Airbags....................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 54
Airbag System Indicators .................... 55
Airbag Care ....................................... 57
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 58
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 60
Safety of Larger Children ................... 65
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 67 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 68
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