2022 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 ma nual (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 Around the Steering Wheel P. 130
Climate Control System P. 156
2 Features P. 161
Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166
Customized Features P. 243 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 266
2 Driving P. 307
Before Driving P. 308 Towing a Trailer P. 318
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 367
2Maintenance P. 375
Before Performing Maintenance P. 376 Maintenance MinderTM P. 379
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 404
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 419
2Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 452 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 454
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 467 Refueling P. 468
2Information P. 469
Specifications P. 470 Identification Numbers P. 472
Emissions Testing P. 475 Warranty Coverages P. 477
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Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 122 Security System P. 125 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 128
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 144 Adjusting the Seats P. 146 Interior Convenience Items P. 150
Audio Error Messages P. 222General Information on the Audio System P. 225
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 269 AcuraLink ® P. 303
When Driving P. 319 Braking P. 355Parking Your Vehicle P. 362
Refueling P. 369 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 372
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 385 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 407 12-Volt Battery P. 417 Remote Transmitter Care P. 418
Cleaning P. 420 Accessories and Modifications P. 428 Storage P. 430
Power System Won’t Start P. 447 If th e 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 450
Fuses P. 460 Emergency Towing P. 465 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 466
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 473 Reporting Safety Defects P. 474
Authorized Manuals P. 480 Client Service Information P. 481
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 307
MaintenanceP. 375
Handling the UnexpectedP. 433
InformationP. 469
IndexP. 482
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 433)
Flat Tire (P 435)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 454)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 447)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 460)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 452)
●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 465)
●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. 324—
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 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. 465
•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. 458
•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 .......................... 308
Maximum Load Limit........................ 311
High-Performance Driving ................ 313
Towing a Trailer Towing Behind a Motorhome .......... 318
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 319
Precautions While Driving................. 322
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 323
Shifting ............................................ 324
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 333 Integrated Dynamics System ............ 334
Launch Control ................................ 339
Cruise Control ................................. 341
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 344
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 348
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 349
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 350
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 352
High Voltage Battery ........................ 354 Braking
Brake System ................................... 355
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 360
Brake Assist System ......................... 361
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 362
Parking Sensor System
*................... 363
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 367
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 369
How to Refuel ................................. 370
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 372
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 373
* 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. 470
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 470
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. 318
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. 465
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