Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Manual

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
NOTICE
00X31-T6N-6000 2017 NSX Owner's Manual BOM02875
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

A Few Words About Safety

3DANGER
3WARNING
3CAUTION
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgment.
Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
3 and

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 model 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 included 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
2 Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2 Controls 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
2 Maintenance P. 361
Before Performing Maintenance P. 362 Maintenance MinderTM P. 365 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 390 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 405
2 Handling 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
Contents
Child Safety P. 58 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67 Safety 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®
When Driving P. 309 Braking P. 344 Parking Your Vehicle P. 351 Refueling P. 357 Fuel Economy and CO
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 You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 449 Refueling P. 451
*
P. 292
Emissions P. 359
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Safe Driving
Instrument Panel
Controls
Features
Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected
Information
P. 4
P. 31
P. 69
P. 103
P. 161
P. 297
P. 361
P. 417
P. 453
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 457 Reporting Safety Defects P. 458 Authorized Manuals P. 463 Client Service Information P. 464
Index
P. 465

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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 140)
ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 127)
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 334)
System Indicators (P 70)Gauges (P 95)Driver Information Interface (P 98)
Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 137)
Parking Sensor System Button
*
(P 353)
Hazard Warning Button
Seat Heater Buttons
*
(P 155)
Audio System (P 162)
Climate Control System (P 156)
MID Vents (P 20, 156)
Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual
IDS Mode Switch (P 323)

Visual Index

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Wipers/Washers (P 135)
Headlights/Turn Signals (P 130, 131)
Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 322)Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 322)
Horn (Press an area around .)
Voice Control Buttons (P 184)Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 258)
TRIP Button (P 99, 100)
Right Selector Wheel (P 98)
Audio Remote Controls (P 165)
Brightness Control (P 136)Mph/Km/h Change Button (P 95)
Cruise Control Buttons (P 330)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Window Switches (P 125)
Driver’s Front Airbag (P 46)
Hatch Release Button (P 119)
Hood Release Handle (P 374)
Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 46)
Glove Box (P 151)
Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 50)
Door Mirror Controls (P 142)
Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 117)
Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 358)
USB Port (P 163)
Memory Buttons
*
(P 139)
SET Button
*
(P 139)
Rearview Mirror (P 141)
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse
Boxes
(P 445)
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 446)
USB Port (P 163)Accessory Power Socket
(P 154)
Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 344)
Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 347)
Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 314)
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Side Airbags (P 52)
Side Curtain Airbags (P 54)
Seat Belts (P 36)
Seat (P 144)
Sun Visors
Map Lights (P 150)
Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 63)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance Under the Hood (P 371)Windshield Wipers (P 135, 390)Power Door Mirrors (P 142)
Headlights (P 131, 387)
How to Refuel (P 358)High-Mount Brake Light (P 389)
Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 119)
Brake/Taillights (P 388)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 130, 131, 387)
Back-Up Lights (P 388)
Rear License Plate Lights (P 389)
Hatch Release Button (P 119)
Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 107)
Front Side Marker Lights (P 131, 387)Daytime Running Lights (P 134, 387)
Tires (P 393, 419)
Taillights (P 388)
Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 388)
Rear Side Marker Lights (P 388)
Multi-View Rear Camera (P 356)
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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)
Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® vehicle uses a Twin Motor Unit, Direct Drive Motor, and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with electric motors receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.
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Operating
mode
EV Launch
*
Engine Drive EV Cruising
*
Power Acceleration
Vehicle
Speed
Twin Motor
Unit
Direct Drive
Motor
Gasoline
Engine
Launch Acceleration:
Front Motor Drive
Drive - Drive Drive
Stopped Generate / - Stopped Generate / Drive
Stopped Running Stopped Running
Gentle Acceleration:
Engine Drive
Battery Discharges Charges/Discharges Discharges Discharges
*: When IDS is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode, EV Launch and EV Cruising cannot be operated. *: Operating paddle shifters when the gear position is in
(D cancels EV Launch and EV Cruising.
Low Speed Cruise:
Front Motor Drive
Aggressive Acceleration:
Engine Drive
Motor Assist
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Operating
mode
Engine Cruising Regeneration AWD Mode
Vehicle
Speed
Twin Motor
Unit
Direct Drive
Motor
Gasoline
Engine
High Speed Cruise:
Engine Drive
- Regenerate Drive
Generate/Drive Stopped Generate/Drive
Running Running/Stopped Running
Deceleration:
Front & Rear Regeneration
Slippery Condition:
Engine Drive
Front Motor Drive
Battery Charges/Discharges Charges Charges/Discharges
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Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engine. In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other standard 12-volt systems; and a High Voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the electric motors act as generators that a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
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Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions. These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
When the Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode.
The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
The climate control system is in heavy use.
The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
The engine coolant temperature is low.
When the door is opened after releasing seatbelt.
When the shift position is in
(M (Manual) mode.
About Your Vehicle’s Limited Operating Temperature
If the outside temperature is about -4°F (-20°C), some operation might be limited. The limited operation is listed below:
2 High Voltage Battery (P90) 2 Dual Clutch Transmission (P313) 2 Shifting (P314)
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system, while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise should one develop.
About a system to cool the High Voltage battery using the climate control system.
The system will not be activated when the defroster is ON.
When the outside temperature is in extreme hot or cold condition, the system may not provide sufficient cooling performance to the
High Voltage battery due to the protection of the electric A/C compressor.
When the system is active, the climate control system may not work sufficiently.
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Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage system
Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it should be performed at an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
If a crash occurs
Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock
due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe
crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for
instance, can be dangerous.
Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System
The emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some incident such as a crash. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer for more information.
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Safe Driving (P 31)

Airbags (P 43)
Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 58)
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child should be properly restrained. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 67)
Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 35)
Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 36)
Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.
Check that your passenger is wearing their seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P 69)

System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
System Indicators
System Message Indicator
Brake System Indicator (Red)
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 95)/Driver Information Interface (P 98)/System Indicators (P 70)
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
Keyless Access System Indicator
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Driver Information Interface
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator Gear Selection Indicator
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator
Brake System Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold Indicator
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
ASSIST/CHARGE Gauge
U.S.
Canada
Active Damper System Indicator
Brake Wear Indicator
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
IDS Mode
SH-AWD® Temperature Gauge
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Controls (P 103)

Models with navigation system
3
4
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam
High Beam
Flashing
Clock (P 104)
The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
a Select the (HOME) icon, then select
Settings.
b Select Clock/Info, then Clock
Adjustment.
c Touch the / icon to adjust the
numbers up or down.
d Select OK.
ENGINE START/STOP Button
Press the button to changes the vehicle’s power mode.
(P 127)
Turn Signals (P 130)
Lights (P 131)
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Wipers and Washers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps
: Higher speed, more sweeps
MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.
Hatch Release Button
(P 135)
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Steering Wheel (P 140)
To adjust, push the adjustment lever down, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Pull either inner door handle to unlock and open it in one motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks the passenger’s door.
(P 115)
Hatch (P 119)
To unlock and open the hatch:
Press the hatch release button on the driver’s door.
Press the hatch release button on the keyless access remote.
Press the hatch release button on the hatch.
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Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
Power Door Mirrors
(P 142)
With the power mode in ON, move the selector switch to L or R.
Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Power Windows (P 125)
With the power mode in ON, open and close the power windows.
If the power window lock button is in the off position, the passenger’s window can be opened and closed with its own switch.
If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator on), the passenger’s window switch is disabled.
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Climate Control System (P 156)
Passenger side Temperature Control Buttons
(Windshield Defroster) Button
Driver side Temperature Control Buttons
(Recirculation) Button
(CLIMATE) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
AUTO Button
Audio/Information Touch Screen
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents. MID vents provide supplemental
air to the lower body of the occupant(s). MID vents can be used together with any other vent mode.
Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
Press the button to turn the system on or off.
Press the button to defrost the windshield.
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Features (P 161)

Audio/Information Screen
(Power/Audio) Icon
VOL (Volume) Icons
(Day/Night) Icon
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
(Home) Icon
(Menu) Icon
(Back) Icon
(App List) Icon
**
* Not available on all models
Audio system (P 166)
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Audio Remote Controls
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
(P 165)
SOURCE Button Press to change the audio mode: FM/ SiriusXM® Bluetooth® Audio/Audio Apps
Left Selector Wheel Roll to adjust the volume up/down. Radio:Move right or left to change the
USB device:
*
/USB/iPod/Pandora®*/Apps*/
preset station. Move and hold to select the next or previous strong station.
Move right or left to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Move and hold to change a folder.
*
.
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Driving (P 297)

Electronic Gear Selector (P 314)
Select
(P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or before turning the power on or off. Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Press back the
(R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
(N button.
Used to keep the transmission disengaged from the engine and motor.
Drive/Manual
Each time you press the button, the mode switches between D (drive) and M (manual) mode.
Normal driving (gears change between 1st and 9th automatically)
Temporarily driving in the sequential mode
Driving in the sequential mode
D/M
D (Drive)
M (Manual)
Gear Position Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator
The gear position indicator, the gear selection indicator and the shift button indicator indicate the current gear selection.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Button Indicator
Gear selection
Gear Selection Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Paddle Shifters (P322)
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 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 under 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) mode
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, 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 indicator and the gear selection indicator. The transmission automatically shifts 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 Indicator
D (Drive)
D-Paddle
M (Manual)
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Wait for five seconds
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)
The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
(P 339)
Refueling (P 357)
Fuel requirement: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 15.6 US gal (59.0 liters)
a Press the fuel fill
door release button.
b After refueling,
wait for about five seconds before removing the filler nozzle.
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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.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, push the lever and lift
the hood.
c When 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 system 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

Models with iron brake discs
Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors?
Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door?
Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?
Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?
Pressing the electric parking brake switch does not release the parking brake. Why?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.
The beeper sounds when:
The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
The exterior lights are left on.
The beeper sounds when the driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
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