2017 Acura NSX Owner's Manual

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uuWhen Driving uLaunch Control
Driving
Launch Control
Your vehicle controls the engine and transmission response to maximize
acceleration from standstill.
1.Use the IDS switch to set the IDS mode to
TRACK .
2Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
P. 323
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly and change
the gear position to .
3. Release the parking brake.
1Launch Control
Do not use this system when driving on wet or
slippery surfaces as you may lose control of the
vehicle.
The system puts a tremend ous load on the engine
and transmission. Frequent use of this system may
lead to reduced vehicle life.
The system does not function when:
•VSA ® is off.
•The vehicle is not at standstill.
•The gear position is not in .•A gear other than 1st gear is selected when the
system is in manual mode.
•The parking brake is applied.•The vehicle is facing uphill or downhill on a steep
slope.
•The transmission temperatur e is too cold or too
hot.
•There is a problem with a vehicle system.
3WARNING
Using this system on public roads that are
used by other vehicles and pedestrians can
result in a collision involving serious injury
or death.
D/M
D/M
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uuWhen Driving uLaunch Control
Driving
4. While keeping the brake pedal firmly
depressed, depress the accelerator pedal all
the way, beyond the point when the
transmission downshifts.
5. When Launch Mode Ready is displayed in
the driver information interface, release the
brake pedal at once.
6. To cancel launch mode, take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Launch Mode
Cancelled is displayed in the driver
information interface.
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
Driving
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
3WARNING
Improper use of cruise control can lead to a
crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on
open highways in good weather.When to use
■Gear positions for cruise control:
In D (Drive) or M (Manual)Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
■IDS modes for cruise control:
QUIET , SPORT , SPORT+ mode
How to useCRUISE MAIN is on in
the instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to
use.
■Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
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Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the RES/+/SET/– switch down when you
reach the desired speed.
The moment you release the RES/+/SET/– switch, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
■To Set the Vehicle Speed
On when cruise control
begins
RES/+ /SET/− Switch
Press down and release
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+/SET/– switch on the steering
wheel.
• Each time you press the switch up or do wn, the vehicle speed is increased or
decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it . This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
•Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed pressing the RES/+/
SET/– switch down on the steering wheel when
adjusting the speed with the accelerator and brake
pedals.
■To Cancel
To decrease speed
To increase speed
1 To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has be en canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+/
SET/– switch up while driving at a speed of at least
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 m ph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CANCEL
Button
CRUISE
Button
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
Helps to stabilize the vehicl e during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than
what was intended. It also assists in main taining traction on slippery surfaces. It does
so by regulating engine and motor output and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine and motor do not respond to the
accelerator. You may also notice some noise
from the hydraulic system. You will also see
the indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
VSA ® may not function properly if tire type and size
are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and type
of tire, and the air pr essures as specified.
2 Tire and Wheel Replacement P. 399
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there ma y be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Acura NSX dealer immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
VSA® System
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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This button is on the driver side control panel.
This button is used to change VSA ® modes.
See below for more information.
VSA ® is turned on every time you turn the
power system on, even if you press the button
the last time you drove the vehicle.
■When the IDS mode is in QUIET mode, SPORT mode, or SPORT+ mode
To enter Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press
the VSA® OFF button until a single beep is
heard and the VSA ® OFF indicator illuminates.
u This message appears on the driver
information interface for a few seconds.
If the IDS mode is changed, VSA ® will remain
in Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
To exit Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press the
VSA ® OFF button until a single beep is heard
and the VSA ® OFF indicator extinguishes.
■VSA ® OFF Button1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
In Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, your vehicle will have
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA®
traction and stability enhancement becomes less
effective.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
In Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the button
pressed if you are not able to free it without.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
press the button again. We do not recommend
driving your vehicle with Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the front
of the vehicle while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
■When the IDS mode is in TRACK mode
When you set the IDS mode to TRACK, the VSA ® system switches to Track mode
and the VSA ® OFF indicator comes on. The VSA ® features do not stop, but the
thresholds for them to activate become hi gher. Additional care should be used while
driving in TRACK mode, and TRACK mode should only be used while driving on
closed circuits.
To enter Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press
the VSA® OFF button until a single beep is
heard.
u This message appears on the driver
information interface for a few seconds.
If the IDS mode is changed, VSA ® will remain
in Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.
To exit Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press the
VSA ® OFF button until a single beep is heard.
u This message appears on the driver
information interface.1When the IDS mode is in TRACK mode
In OFF mode, your vehicle wi ll have normal braking
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system and agile handling assist system are also off.
We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the
VSA ®, traction control syst em, and agile handling
assist system switched off.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on or
blinks, the VSA® system comes on automatically. In
this case, you can select Stuck Vehicle Assist mode
to free a stuck vehicle, but you cannot select the
VSA ® OFF mode by pressing the button.
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