2021 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.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
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 manu al (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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 99
2Controls P. 107
Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 109
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 131
Climate Control System P. 159
2 Features P. 165
Audio System P. 166 Audio System Basic Operation P. 170
Customized Features P. 248 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 271
2 Driving P. 313
Before Driving P. 314 Towing a Trailer P. 324
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 373
2Maintenance P. 379
Before Performing Maintenance P. 380 Maintenance MinderTM P. 383
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 408
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 423
2Handling the Unexpected P. 435
Tools P. 436 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 437
Overheating P. 454 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 456
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 468 Refueling P. 469
2Information P. 471
Specifications P. 472 Identification Numbers P. 474
Emissions Testing P. 477 Warranty Coverages P. 479
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Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 123 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 145 Adjusting the Seats P. 148 Interior Convenience Items P. 153
Audio Error Messages P. 227General Information on the Audio System P. 230
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 274 AcuraLink ®* P. 308
When Driving P. 325 Braking P. 361Parking Your Vehicle P. 368
Refueling P. 375 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 377
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 405
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 411 12-Volt Battery P. 421 Remote Transmitter Care P. 422
Cleaning P. 424 Accessories and Modifications P. 431 Storage P. 433
Power System Won’t Start P. 449 If th e 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 452
Fuses P. 461 Emergency Towing P. 466 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 467
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 475 Reporting Safety Defects P. 476
Authorized Manuals P. 482 Client Service Information P. 483
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 313
MaintenanceP. 379
Handling the UnexpectedP. 435
InformationP. 471
IndexP. 484
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 435)
Flat Tire (P 437)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 456)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 449)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 461)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 454)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hatch, open the hatch,
and let the power system and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 466)
●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.
2 Shifting P. 330—
Transmission
System Indicator
•The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.• Avoid sudden start an d 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 authorized 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. 466
•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. 460
•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 and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 314
Maximum Load Limit........................ 317
High-Performance Driving ................ 319
Towing a Trailer Towing Behind a Motorhome .......... 324
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 325
Precautions While Driving................. 328
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 329
Shifting ............................................ 330
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 339 Integrated Dynamics System ............ 340
Launch Control ................................ 345
Cruise Control ................................. 347
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 350
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 354
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 356
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 358
High Voltage Battery ........................ 360 Braking
Brake System ................................... 361
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 366
Brake Assist System ......................... 367
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 368
Parking Sensor System
*................... 369
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 373
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 375
How to Refuel ................................. 376
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 377
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 378
* 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 Information 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. 472
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 472
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
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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 trailer, 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.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 324
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 Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 466
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