Acura NSX 2020 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

2020 NSX

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

• 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.

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;

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. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

NOTICE

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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/

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.

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.

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services, functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement. You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software by sending a signed, written notice to ACURA at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

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.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

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Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

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Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and 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.

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Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

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Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.

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 Climate Control System P. 155

2 Features P. 161

Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166 Customized Features P. 244 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 267

2 Driving P. 309

Before Driving P. 310 Towing a Trailer P. 320 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 369

2 Maintenance P. 375

Before Performing Maintenance P. 376 Maintenance MinderTM P. 379 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 404 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 419

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 431

Tools P. 432 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 433 Overheating P. 450 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 452 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 464

2 Information P. 467

Specifications P. 468 Identification Numbers P. 470 Emissions Testing P. 473 Warranty Coverages P. 475

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 Interior Convenience Items P. 149

Audio Error Messages P. 223 General Information on the Audio System P. 226 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 270 AcuraLink®

When Driving P. 321 Braking P. 357 Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Refueling P. 371 Fuel Economy and CO

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. 426 Storage P. 428

Power System Won’t Start P. 445 Jump Starting P. 448 Fuses P. 457 Emergency Towing P. 462 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 463 Refueling P. 465

P. 304

Emissions P. 373

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

P. 4

P. 31

P. 69

P. 103

P. 161

P. 309

P. 375

P. 431

P. 467

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 471 Reporting Safety Defects P. 472 Authorized Manuals P. 477 Client Service Information P. 478

Index

P. 479

Quick Reference Guide

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Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 140)

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ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 127)

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(Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P 347)

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System Indicators (P 70)

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Gauges (P 95)

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Driver Information Interface (P 98)

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Rear Defogger/Heated Mirror Button

(P 136)

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Parking Sensor System Button*

(P 366)

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Hazard Warning Button

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Seat Heater Buttons* (P 154)

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Audio System (P 162)

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Climate Control System (P 155)

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MID Vents (P 20, 155)

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Navigation System*

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Integrated Dynamics System Mode Switch

(P 336)

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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Wipers/Washers (P 135)

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Headlights/Turn Signals (P 130, 131)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 334)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 334)

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Horn (Press an area around .)

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Voice Control Buttons (P 184)

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

(P 270)

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TRIP Button (P 99, 100)

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Right Selector Wheel (P 98)

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Audio Remote Controls (P 165)

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Brightness Control (P 137)

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Mph/Km/h Change Button (P 95)

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Cruise Control Buttons (P 343)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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Power Window Switches (P 125)

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Driver’s Front Airbag (P 46)

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Hatch Release Button (P 119)

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Hood Release Handle (P 388)

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Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P 46)

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Glove Box (P 151)

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Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 50)

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Door Mirror Controls (P 142)

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Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 117)

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Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 372)

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USB Port (P 163)

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Memory Buttons* (P 139)

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SET Button* (P 139)

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Rearview Mirror (P 141)

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes

(P 459)

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Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P 460)

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USB Port (P 163)

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Accessory Power Socket

(P 153)

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Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P 357)

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Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P 360)

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Shift Button Electronic Gear Selector

(P 326)

Quick Reference Guide

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Side Airbags (P 52)

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Side Curtain Airbags (P 54)

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Seat Belts (P 36)

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Seat (P 144)

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Sun Visors

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Map Lights (P 150)

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 63)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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Maintenance Under the Hood (P 385)

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Windshield Wipers (P 135, 404)

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Power Door Mirrors (P 142)

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Headlights (P 131, 401)

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How to Refuel (P 372)

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High-Mount Brake Light (P 403)

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Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 119)

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Brake/Taillights (P 402)

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Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 130, 131, 401)

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Back-Up Lights (P 402)

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Rear License Plate Lights (P 403)

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Hatch Release Button (P 119)

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Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 107)

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Front Side Marker Lights (P 131, 401)

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Daytime Running Lights (P 134, 401)

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Tires (P 407, 433)

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Taillights (P 402)

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Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 402)

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Rear Side Marker Lights (P 402)

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Multi-View Rear Camera (P 369)

Quick Reference Guide

SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-WheelDrive

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.

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)

Quick Reference Guide

Operating

mode

EV Launch

Engine Drive EV Cruising

Power Acceleration

Vehicle

Speed

Twin Motor

Unit

Direct Drive

Motor

Launch Acceleration:

●

Front Motor Drive

Drive - Drive Drive

Stopped Generate / - Stopped Generate / Drive

Gentle Acceleration:

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Engine Drive

Low Speed Cruise:

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Front Motor Drive

Engine Stopped Running Stopped Running

High Voltage

battery

*: When Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode, EV Launch and EV Cruising cannot be operated. *: Operating paddle shifters when the gear position is in

Discharges Charges/Discharges Discharges Discharges

(D cancels EV Launch and EV Cruising.

Aggressive Acceleration:

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Engine Drive

●

Motor Assist

Quick Reference Guide

Operating

mode

Engine Cruising Regeneration AWD Mode

Vehicle

Speed

Twin Motor

Unit

Direct Drive

Motor

High Speed Cruise:

●

Engine Drive

- Regenerate Drive

Generate/Drive Stopped Generate/Drive

Deceleration:

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Front & Rear Regeneration

Slippery Condition:

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Engine Drive

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Front Motor Drive

Engine Running Running/Stopped Running

High Voltage

battery

Charges/Discharges Charges Charges/Discharges

Quick Reference Guide

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.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

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When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode.

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The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.

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The climate control system is in heavy use.

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The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.

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The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.

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The engine coolant temperature is low.

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When the door is opened after releasing seatbelt.

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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 (P325) 2 Shifting (P326)

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.

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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.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

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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 even a small quantity of water, from a garden hose

for instance, can be dangerous.

●

Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, 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.

Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer for more information.

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 31)

Airbags (P 43)

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Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P 58)

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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.

Quick Reference Guide

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

Integrated Dynamics System Mode

SH-AWD® Temperature Gauge

Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 103)

Models with navigation system

Turn Signal Control Lever

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

* Not available on all models

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)

Quick Reference Guide

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.

To adjust

To lock

Hatch Release Button

(P 135)

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.

(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.

●

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks the passenger’s door.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System (P 155)

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 (Synchronization) 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.

Quick Reference Guide

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)

Quick Reference Guide

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.

Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P 309)

Electronic Gear Selector (P 326)

●

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

Quick Reference Guide

Paddle Shifters (P334)

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 Integrated Dynamics System 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 Integrated Dynamics System 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 Position Indicator

D (Drive)

D-Paddle

M (Manual)

Quick Reference Guide

Wait for five seconds

VSA® On and Off (P 347)

●

The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (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 352)

Refueling (P 371)

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.

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P 375)

Press the hatch release button on the driver’s door.

Lights (P401)

●

Inspect all lights regularly.

Under the Hatch (P386)

●

Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.

Tires (P407)

●

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 (P416)

Quick Reference Guide

Under the Hood (P385)

●

Check inverter coolant.

●

Check brake fluid.

●

Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.

Lights (P401)

●

Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P404)

●

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, pull it up, and then raise

the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure both

right and left latches are firmly locked in place.

Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P 431)

Flat Tire (P 433)

●

Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire using the temporary tire repair kit.

Indicators Come On

(P 452)

●

Identify the indicator and consult the owner’s manual.

Power System Won’t Start

(P 445)

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If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse

(P 457)

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Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Overheating (P 450)

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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 462)

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Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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