Acura NSX (2017 year). Manual - part 1

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Visual Index

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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 Assist (VSA®) 

System OFF) Button 

(P 334)

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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 Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button 

(P 137)

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Parking Sensor System Button

*

 

(P 353)

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Hazard Warning Button

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Seat Heater Buttons

*

 

(P 155)

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Audio System 

(P 162)

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Climate Control System 

(P 156)

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MID Vents 

(P 20, 156)

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Navigation System

*

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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IDS Mode Switch 

(P 323)

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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 322)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up) 

(P 322)

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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 258)

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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 136)

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Mph/Km/h Change Button 

(P 95)

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Cruise Control Buttons 

(P 330)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

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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 374)

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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 358)

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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 445)

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Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse 
Box 

(P 446)

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USB Port 

(P 163)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P 154)

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Electric Parking Brake Switch 

(P 344)

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Automatic Brake Hold Button 

(P 347)

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Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector 

(P 314)

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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

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Maintenance Under the Hood 

(P 371)

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Windshield Wipers 

(P 135, 390)

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Power Door Mirrors 

(P 142)

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Headlights 

(P 131, 387)

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How to Refuel 

(P 358)

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High-Mount Brake Light 

(P 389)

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Opening/Closing the Hatch 

(P 119)

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Brake/Taillights 

(P 388)

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Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 

(P 130, 131, 387)

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Back-Up Lights 

(P 388)

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Rear License Plate Lights 

(P 389)

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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, 387)

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Daytime Running Lights 

(P 134, 387)

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Tires 

(P 393, 419)

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Taillights 

(P 388)

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Rear Turn Signal Lights 

(P 388)

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Rear Side Marker Lights 

(P 388)

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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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*: 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.

Operating 

mode

EV Launch

*

Engine Drive

EV Cruising

*

Power Acceleration

Vehicle 

Speed

Launch Acceleration:

●

Front Motor Drive

Gentle Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

Low Speed Cruise:

●

Front Motor Drive

Aggressive Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

●

Motor Assist

Twin Motor 

Unit

Drive

-

Drive

Drive

Direct Drive 

Motor

Stopped

Generate / -

Stopped

Generate / Drive

Gasoline 

Engine

Stopped

Running

Stopped

Running

Battery

Discharges

Charges/Discharges

Discharges

Discharges

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Operating 

mode

Engine Cruising

Regeneration

AWD Mode

Vehicle 

Speed

High Speed Cruise:

●

Engine Drive

Deceleration:

●

Front & Rear Regeneration

Slippery Condition:

●

Engine Drive

●

Front Motor Drive

Twin Motor 

Unit

-

Regenerate

Drive

Direct Drive 

Motor

Generate/Drive

Stopped

Generate/Drive

Gasoline 

Engine

Running

Running/Stopped

Running

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.

u

If 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.

u

The 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.

u

Attempting 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.

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)

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.

Models with navigation system

3

4

ENGINE START/STOP 
Button 

(P 127)

Press the button to changes the vehicle’s 
power mode.

Turn Signals 

(P 130)

Lights 

(P 131)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

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Wipers and Washers 

(P 135)

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.

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 

(P 115)

● 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.

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.

Hatch Release Button

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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.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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