Acura NSX (2017 year). Manual - part 21

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Category

QUIET

SPORT

SPORT+

TRACK

Powertrain 
Control

Powertrain 
Start-up

EV operation is 
prioritized, starts 
quietly.

Powerful start-up sound.

Powertrain 
Sound

Minimum sound for 
quiet driving.

Balanced sound for city 
and highway use.

Emotional sound for 
increased feedback.

Maximum sound for 
driving on race track 
with helmet on.

Hybrid 
Battery 
Management

Efficiency and smooth 
quiet operation are 
prioritized.

Balanced management 
for response and 
efficiency.

Maximum electric assist 
for acceleration.

Battery charge is 
managed to give 
consistent lap time 
during track use.

Hybrid 
Battery A/C 
Cooling

Battery A/C cooling is 
not used in this mode.

Battery A/C cooling is active however cabin 
cooling is prioritized.

Battery A/C cooling is 
active and may 
compromise cabin 
cooling.

EV Operation

Available

Available

Not available

Not available

Driving Force 
Character

Ease of force 
modulation for 
comfortable operation.

Balanced tuning of 
drive force request for 
all driving scenarios.

Maximum response.

Linear response for 
ease of cornering line 
control.

DCT Shift 
Map/
Response

Comfortable/low 
engine speed priority.

Balanced tuning for all 
driving scenarios.

Quick downshifts on 
request, lower gears 
are held for maximum 
response.

Gears are held to 
maximize performance 
on track. Shifts are very 
fast.

SH-AWD®

Quiet and comfortable 
operation.

Balanced setting for 
secure every day use in 
any condition.

Traction and response 
are prioritized for 
performance on 
winding roads.

Settings are optimized 
for dry surface, high 
cornering load with 
neutral handling 
attitude.

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Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

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QUIET mode prioritizes quiet and relaxed 
driving. The powertrain prioritizes EV 
operation, quiet sound, and low engine speed 
in all driving situations including start-up.
• The engine speed is limited to 4,000rpm.
• The vehicle speed is limited to 

approximately 120 mph (193 km/h).

SPORT mode gives the driver an everyday 
New Sports eXperience. The dynamic systems 
function to balance sport and touring driving 
performance.

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QUIET Mode

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SPORT Mode

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Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

Driving

SPORT+ mode optimizes dynamic response 
from all powertrain and chassis systems - 
perfect for your favorite winding road.
• EV operation is eliminated while operating 

in SPORT+.

TRACK mode gives maximum, consistent 
performance from dynamic systems during 
track day lapping sessions. Hybrid battery 
charge is maintained for consistent 
performance.
• VSA® OFF indicator is illuminated in TRACK 

mode indicating reduced stability control. 
This allows more body side slip and wheel 
spin before VSA® begins to operate.

• Integrated Dynamics switch must be turned 

and held to the right for several seconds to 
engage TRACK mode.

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SPORT+ Mode

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TRACK Mode

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TRACK Mode

Before choosing the TRACK mode, carefully read the 
information about high performance driving.

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During TRACK mode, the climate control system may 
weaken its function to prioritize cooling the High 
Voltage battery.

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Launch Control

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Launch Control

Your vehicle controls the engine and transmission response to maximize 
acceleration from standstill.

1. Use the IDS switch to set the IDS mode to 

TRACK.

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2. Depress the brake pedal firmly and change 

the gear position to 

.

3. Release the parking brake.

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Launch Control

Do not use this system when driving on wet or 
slippery surfaces as you may lose control of the 
vehicle.

The system puts a tremendous load on the engine 
and transmission. Frequent use of this system may 
lead to reduced vehicle life.

The system does not function when:

•

VSA® is off.

•

The vehicle is not at standstill.

•

The gear position is not in 

.

•

A gear other than 1st gear is selected when the 
system is in manual mode.

•

The parking brake is applied.

•

The vehicle is facing uphill or downhill on a steep 
slope.

•

The transmission temperature is too cold or too 
hot.

•

There is a problem with a vehicle system.

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WARNING

Using this system on public roads that are 
used by other vehicles and pedestrians can 
result in a collision involving serious injury 
or death.

D/M

D/M

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4. While keeping the brake pedal firmly 

depressed, depress the accelerator pedal all 
the way, beyond the point when the 
transmission downshifts.

5. When Launch Mode Ready is displayed in 

the driver information interface, release the 
brake pedal at once.

6. To cancel launch mode, take your foot off 

the accelerator pedal. Launch Mode 
Cancelled is displayed in the driver 
information interface.

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Cruise Control

Driving

Cruise Control

Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the 
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a 
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.

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Cruise Control

It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed 
when driving uphill or downhill.

When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE 
button.

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WARNING

Improper use of cruise control can lead to a 
crash.

Use cruise control only when traveling on 
open highways in good weather.

When to use

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Gear positions for cruise control: 
In D (Drive) or M (Manual)

Always keep sufficient distance 
between you and the vehicle in 
front of you.

■

Vehicle speed for cruise control: 
Desired speed in a range above 
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~

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IDS modes for cruise control: 
QUIET, SPORT, SPORT+ mode

How to use

CRUISE MAIN is on in 
the instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to 
use.

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Press the 

CRUISE

 button on 

the steering wheel.

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Take your foot off the pedal and press the RES/+/SET/– switch down when you 
reach the desired speed.

The moment you release the RES/+/SET/– switch, the set speed is fixed, and cruise 
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

On when cruise control 
begins

RES/+/SET/− Switch

Press down and release

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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+/SET/– switch on the steering 
wheel.

• Each time you press the switch up or down, the vehicle speed is increased or 

decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• If you keep the switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed increases or 

decreases until you release it. This speed is then set.

To cancel cruise control, do any of the 
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

You can set the vehicle speed pressing the RES/+/
SET/– switch down on the steering wheel when 
adjusting the speed with the accelerator and brake 
pedals.

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To Cancel

To decrease speed

To increase speed

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To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still 
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+/
SET/– switch up while driving at a speed of at least 
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

•

When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

•

When the CRUISE button is turned off

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise 
control is canceled automatically.

CANCEL 
Button

CRUISE 
Button

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC), System

Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than 
what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. It does 
so by regulating engine and motor output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA® activates, you may notice that the 
engine and motor do not respond to the 
accelerator. You may also notice some noise 
from the hydraulic system. You will also see 
the indicator blink.

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VSA® Operation

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System

VSA® may not function properly if tire type and size 
are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and type 
of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

2 Tire and Wheel Replacement P. 399

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays 
on while driving, there may be a problem with the 
system. While this may not interfere with normal 
driving, have your vehicle checked by an authorized 
Acura NSX dealer immediately.

VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations 
and does not control the entire braking system. You 
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate 
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient 
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA® system is generally 
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The 
system also includes a traction control function.

VSA® System 
Indicator

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This button is on the driver side control panel. 
This button is used to change VSA® modes. 
See below for more information.

VSA® is turned on every time you turn the 
power system on, even if you press the button 
the last time you drove the vehicle.

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When the IDS mode is in QUIET mode, SPORT mode, or SPORT+ mode

To enter Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press 
the VSA® OFF button until a single beep is 
heard and the VSA® OFF indicator illuminates.

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This message appears on the driver 
information interface for a few seconds.

If the IDS mode is changed, VSA® will remain 
in Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.

To exit Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press the 
VSA® OFF button until a single beep is heard 
and the VSA® OFF indicator extinguishes.

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VSA® OFF Button

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System

In Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, your vehicle will have 
normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA® 
traction and stability enhancement becomes less 
effective.

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets 
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier 
to free it with Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.

In Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, the traction control 
function becomes less effective. This allows for the 
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should 
only attempt to free your vehicle with the 

 button 

pressed if you are not able to free it without.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to 
press the button again. We do not recommend 
driving your vehicle with Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the front 
of the vehicle while system checks are being 
performed immediately after turning the power 
system on or while driving. This is normal.

VSA® OFF Indicator

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When the IDS mode is in TRACK mode

When you set the IDS mode to TRACK, the VSA® system switches to Track mode 
and the VSA® OFF indicator comes on. The VSA® features do not stop, but the 
thresholds for them to activate become higher. Additional care should be used while 
driving in TRACK mode, and TRACK mode should only be used while driving on 
closed circuits.

To enter Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press 
the VSA® OFF button until a single beep is 
heard.

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This message appears on the driver 
information interface for a few seconds.

If the IDS mode is changed, VSA® will remain 
in Stuck Vehicle Assist mode.

To exit Stuck Vehicle Assist mode, press the 
VSA® OFF button until a single beep is heard.

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This message appears on the driver 
information interface.

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When the IDS mode is in TRACK mode

In OFF mode, your vehicle will have normal braking 
and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA® 
traction and stability enhancement.

When the VSA® system is off, the traction control 
system and agile handling assist system are also off.

We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the 
VSA®, traction control system, and agile handling 
assist system switched off.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on or 
blinks, the VSA® system comes on automatically. In 
this case, you can select Stuck Vehicle Assist mode 
to free a stuck vehicle, but you cannot select the 
VSA® OFF mode by pressing the 

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To completely disable VSA®, the VSA® must be 
in TRACK mode (it cannot be in Stuck 
Vehicle Assist mode). Press and hold the 
VSA® OFF button until you hear a single beep, 
then later two more beeps.

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This message appears on the driver 
information interface.

To resume VSA® full function, press the VSA® 
OFF button until a single beep is heard. The 
VSA® will return to Track Mode.

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This message appears on the driver 
information interface.

If VSA® OFF mode is selected, and IDS is 
changed to a mode other than TRACK, VSA® 
full function will resume, and the VSA® OFF 
indicator will goes off.

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Agile Handling Assist System

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Agile Handling Assist System

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the 
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during 
cornering.

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Agile Handling Assist System

The agile handling assist system cannot enhance 
stability in all driving situations. You still need to drive 
and corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions 
and always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays 
on while driving, the agile handling assist system 
does not activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the front of the 
car while the system is activated. This is normal.

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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

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 (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)

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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

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(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)

The system controls and transfers varying amounts of motor and/or engine torque 
to each wheel in accordance with the driving conditions.

SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® helps to enhance driving stability, and lets you handle 
situations like slippery surfaces better than when driving with standard two wheel 
drive. However, the system does not help to enhance braking. Be cautious about the 
following:
• It is still your responsibility to drive safely when you steer, accelerate, and apply 

brakes.

• Leave a sufficient margin when braking on slippery surfaces.

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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

 (SPORT 

HYBRID SH-AWD®)

Do not drive through deep water.

The SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® system may not 
function properly if tire type and size are mixed.
Make sure to use the same size and type of tire, and 
the air pressures as specified.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Monitors the tire pressure while you are 
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes 
significantly low, the low tire pressure/TPMS 
indicator comes on and a message appears on 
the driver information interface.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can 
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come 
on.

2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator 

Comes On or Blinks P. 441

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in 
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer 
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come 
on as a result of over inflation.

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To select the tire pressure monitor, set the power 
mode to ON, and roll the right selector wheel 
until you see the tire pressure screen.

The pressure for each tire is displayed in PSI 
(U.S.) or kPa (Canada).

Tire Pressures Low is displayed when a tire 
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire 
is displayed on the screen.

Tire Pressure Too Low For High Speed 
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extremely high speed and one or more tires 
are underinflated.

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the message disappears.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

The pressure displayed on the multi-information 
display can be slightly different from the actual 
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a 
significant difference between the two values, or if 
the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator and the message 
on the multi-information display do not go off after 
you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure, 
have the system checked by an authorized Acura NSX 
dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitor Problem may appear on the 
driver information interface if there is a problem with 
the TPMS. Please have the system checked by an 
authorized Acura NSX dealer.

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