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Driving

When Driving

Turning on the Power

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

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Make sure the transmission is in 

(

P.

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Turning on the Power

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the power system.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).

When turning on the power system in cold weather, 
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, 
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to 
reduce 12-volt battery drain.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer. There 
may be a problem with the engine or exhaust system.

Electric Parking 
Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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Driving

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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The Ready To Drive message appears 
on the driver information interface.

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When the ambient temperature is 
extremely low, the vehicle does not move 
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of 
Ready To Drive.

2 Driver Information Interface 

Warning and Information Messages 
P. 90

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If the High Voltage battery is fully charged, the gasoline engine may not start.

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The gasoline engine starts either according to the temperature of the engine or 
when the High Voltage battery charge level is low.

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Regardless of the High Voltage battery charge level, the gasoline engine always 
starts.

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Gasoline engine starts with a louder sound than QUIET mode.
When engine temperature or High Voltage battery temperature are low, or 
when High Voltage battery charge level is low, gasoline engine starts at the 
same sound level as QUIET mode.

You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Select 

(

P.

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

1

Turning on the Power

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the power 
system does not activate.

2 Immobilizer System P. 122

Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE 
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless 
access remote is weak.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 

Weak P. 432

The power system may not activate if the keyless 
access remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to 
start the power system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30 
seconds before trying again.

You can set the IDS mode to be selected when you 
set the power mode to ON.

2 Customized Features P. 232

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Stopping the Power System

When the IDS is in QUIET mode

When the IDS is in SPORT mode

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Driving

1. Change the gear position to 

. Select 

(

R when reversing.

2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the 

accelerator pedal.

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Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.

3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull 

away.

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Hill Start Assist System

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Change to 

 when facing uphill, or 

(

R when facing downhill, then release the 

brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

1

Starting to Drive

You can also release the parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.

D/M

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Hill Start Assist System

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and 
does not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.

D/M

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Driving

Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power 
system or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires that, due to their 
decreased tread depth, are at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet roads compared 
to regular tires. Exercise caution when driving on wet surfaces.

The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires. These tires are 
designed for optimum performance and handling in warm climates, and are not 
suitable for below freezing, snowy or icy weather conditions. If you drive under 
these circumstances, use of winter tires is recommended and may be mandatory, 
depending on your region, province or territory.

2 Winter Tires P. 401
2 Cold Weather Driving P. 402

Due to limitations of the Lithium-ion High Voltage battery, the minimum starting 
temperature for the vehicle is -4°F (-20°C).

Inability to start the vehicle and/or decreased performance is expected if the vehicle 
is operated at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).

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In Rain

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In Snow and Ice

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not select a shift button while pressing the 
accelerator pedal.

NOTICE

The following can damage the under spoiler, under 
covers, front bumper, rear diffuser, brake cooling 
components, and side sill:

•

Parking the vehicle by a parking block

•

Parallel parking along the road shoulder

•

Driving toward the bottom of a hill

•

Driving up or down to a different surface level 
(such as a road shoulder)

•

Driving on a rutted or bumpy road

•

Driving on a road with potholes

•

Driving over speed bump

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an 
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on 
the full left or right position for a while, the electric 
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system 
goes into a protective mode, and limits its 
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder 
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down, 
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can 
eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while 
driving, the power system will shut down and all 
steering and brake power assist functions will stop, 
making it difficult to control the vehicle.

Driving in snow or icy conditions may accumulate ice 
on the brake disk surface, reducing braking power.

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Dual Clutch Transmission

Driving

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. 
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
If any of these components are damaged or loose, the stability, handling, and 
powertrain cooling performance of the vehicle may be adversely affected.

Dual Clutch Transmission

As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission, 
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

The accelerator pedal features a kickdown switch. Quickly depressing the 
accelerator pedal while driving may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, 
subsequently increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, 
especially when driving uphill, on slippery roads, and curves.

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Other Precautions

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Creeping

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Kickdown

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Precautions While Driving

Do not press the 

(

N button, as you will lose 

regenerative braking (and acceleration) performance.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this recommendation when 
the brake pads are replaced.

Models with iron brake discs

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Dual Clutch Transmission

The DCT will not operate when it is extremely cold. If 
the vehicle has been parked in extremely cold 
conditions, after you start the engine, wait until it 
gets warm. Keep your vehicle parked until the 
READY indicator comes on.

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Driving

Shifting

Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

1

Shifting

While the High Voltage battery charge level is full, or 
the High Voltage battery temperature is low, 
regenerative braking may become less effective.

To prevent malfunction and unintended 
engagement:

•

Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

•

Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift 
buttons.

•

Do not let passenger or children operate the shift 
buttons.

You may occasionally find that it takes longer than 
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select 

(

R, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the 

accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High 
Voltage battery charge level is extremely low; in this 
circumstance, it does not indicate a vehicle 
malfunction.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 

(

P

 is shown 

on the gear position indicator.

Park
Used when parking or starting the power 
system

Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
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.
Used for:

●

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)

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Driving

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(

P (park) button

The gear position changes to 

(

P when you 

press the 

(

P button while the vehicle is 

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the 

(

P button 

come on.

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Shifting

The beeper sounds when you depress the accelerator 
pedal with the gear position in 

(

N while in EV mode 

or while gear position changed to 

(

N without direct 

shifter selection in any mode.
Change the gear position to 

 or 

(

R with the 

brake pedal depressed.

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures 
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the 
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you 
are in the correct gear before driving.

D/M

(

P Button

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Shift Operation

1

Shift Operation

NOTICE

Before you change 

 to 

(

R and vice versa, come 

to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal 
depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has 
come to a complete standstill may damage the 
transmission.

Use the gear position indicator and the shift button 
indicator to check the gear position before selecting 
a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position, 
or all gear position indicators, are blinking 
simultaneously, there is a problem with the 
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon 
as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the 
transmission is in 

(

N, 

(

P or 

(

R, the fuel supply may 

be cut off even without the engine speed entering 
the tachometer’s red zone.

The beeper sounds once when you change to 

(

R.

D/M

Gear Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Press the 

(

P button.

Press back the 

(

R button.

Press the 

(

N button.

Press the 

 button.

Each time you press the 

 

button, the mode switches between 
D (drive) and M (manual) mode.

D/M

D/M

Shift Button 
Indicator

Gear Selection Indicator

Gear Position Indicator

Gear Selection Indicator

Gear Position Indicator

Gear Selection Indicator

EV

D (Drive)

D-Paddle

M (Manual)

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When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position 
automatically changes to 

(

P.

• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 

km/h) or slower.

• The transmission is in other than 

(

P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

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If you manually change the gear position from 

(

P with the brake pedal 

depressed, the gear position will automatically return to 

(

P once you release 

the brake pedal.

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When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission 
is in other than 

(

P, the gear position automatically changes to 

(

P.

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If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N position (car wash mode)

With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press 

(

N. Within two seconds press and hold 

(

N for two seconds.

3. Within five seconds press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle 
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an 
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

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The gear position remains in 

(

N with the power mode in ACCESSORY for 15 

minutes, then, it automatically changes to 

(

P and the power mode changes to 

OFF.

Manually changing to 

(

P cancels ACCESSORY mode. The 

(

P indicator comes on 

and the power mode changes to OFF.

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When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change 
the gear position to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always 
select 

(

P before opening the driver's door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 351

If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position 
has automatically changed to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt, 
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear 
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system 
and lock the doors.

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Restriction on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the 
transmission is in:

1. Under the circumstances 
of that:

2. You cannot select:

3. The gear position 
remains in/changes to:

How to change the 
gear position

(

P

The brake pedal is not 
depressed.

Other gear position

(

P

Release the accelerator 
pedal and depress the 
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed without the brake pedal 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed with the accelerator 
pedal depressed.

(

N

 or 

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

R

Park your vehicle in a 
safe place.

(

R

 or (

N

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

R

, (

N

, or 

The vehicle is moving.

(

P

(

P

 or (

N

The READY indicator is not on.

A gear position other than 

(

P 

or 

(

N

(

P

 or (

N

Make sure that the 
READY indicator 
comes on.

(

N

 or 

The brake pedal is not 
depressed.

(

R

(

N

Depress the brake 
pedal.

D/M

D/M

D/M

D/M

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Driving

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 9th gears without removing your 
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.

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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.

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Sequential Mode

1

Sequential Mode

When sequential mode is selected, the gasoline 
engine powers the vehicle.

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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

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Transmission Control Mode

[Displayed on Instrument Panel]

(Y = Yes/N= No)

Auto Mode

D-Paddle Mode

Manual Mode

Activation Method 

Initial Startup

Use Shift Paddle While in EV 

or Auto Mode

Press  

Button

Automatically Upshift

Y

N

N

Automatically Downshift

Y

N

N

Kickdown Shift beyond click

Y

Y

N

Deceleration Downshift

Y

Y

Y

Automatic Upshift at Redline

Y

Y

N

Transmission Control Mode

[Displayed on Instrument Panel]

(Y = Yes/N= No)

D-Paddle Mode

Manual Mode

Activation Method 

Use Shift Paddle While in EV 

or Auto Mode

Press  

Button

To return to 

Auto Mode

Automatically after 

cruising

Y

N

Pull & hold 

(

+ Shift 

paddle for a few seconds

Y

Y

Vehicle come to 

complete stop

Y

N

IDS mode change to 

other mode

Y

Return to Auto mode only 

when QUIET mode is 

selected.

D/M

D/M

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Sequential Mode Operation

1

Sequential Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear 
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle 
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks 
when you try to shift up or down, this means your 
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift 
down while the indicator is blinking.

In Manual mode, to prioritize the engine 
performance enhancement, the transmission may 
not allow for shifting up while the engine speed is 
low.

Downshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a lower gear)

Upshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a higher gear)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift down)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift up)

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Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

Constantly controls your vehicle’s engine, transmission, High Voltage battery, EPS, 
dampers, brakes, VSA® and SH-AWD® according to the mode you select.
You can choose between four modes, QUIET mode, SPORT mode, SPORT+ mode 
and TRACK mode by turning the switch on the center console.
Current mode is displayed on the Driver Information Interface, and each mode will 
appear differently.

1

Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

You can set the mode to be selected when you set 
the power mode to ON.

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The mode may not be able to be changed under 
some driving conditions. If mode change is necessary, 
reduce speed or cornering speed.
This message will also be shown if you try to change 
modes when any vehicle systems have failed.

SPORT mode

SPORT+ mode

Hold

QUIET mode

TRACK mode

IDS Mode Switch

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Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

Driving

Category

QUIET

SPORT

SPORT+

TRACK

Information 
Display

Driver 
Information 
Interface

Minimized and not 
intrusive.

Easy to read 
information for every 
day driving.

Information for more aggressive driving is added 
(engine oil temp, SH-AWD® system temp, 
tachometer position prioritizes high engine 
speed).

Chassis 
Control

Steering

Steering effort is balanced for city and highway 
use.

Increased steering effort for driver feedback.

Suspension 
Damping

Damping is set for balanced use in every day 
driving.

Damping is set for higher body control and 
performance in a performance driving 
environment.

Braking

Feel settings are balanced for operation on all public road environments.

Feel setting is 
calibrated for high 
temperature operation 
on track.

VSA®

Balanced calibration for VSA® and Traction control 
in all environments.

Enhanced control for 
Agile Handling Assist, 
VSA®, and Traction 
Control during 
performance driving.

Track oriented control 
allowing increased 
freedom for the driver.

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