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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.

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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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Turning on the Power

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 instructionly 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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Precautions While Driving

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

1

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

1

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

1

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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Shifting

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/Instruction
Each time you press the

button, the

mode switches between D (drive) and M
(instruction) 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 (Instruction)

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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.

1

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 (instruction) 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 (Instruction)

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Shifting

Driving

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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 instructionly 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.

Instructionly changing to

(

P cancels ACCESSORY mode. The

(

P indicator comes on

and the power mode changes to OFF.

1

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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Shifting

Driving

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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.

2 Customized Features P. 232

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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