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DRIVING
DRIVING
Use of these systems will not make up for a lack of appropriate driver experience and skill, and
will not allow the driver to overcome risks created by:
• A lack of proper vehicle maintenance
• Less than ideal road conditions and/or unfamiliarity with the driving environment
• Other traffic or road users
High-performance driving requires special skills, knowledge and experience, as the safety
risks are greatly increased when the NSX is operated at its upper performance abilities. As
a responsible NSX driver, you should not drive above your skill limits or training, even if the
NSX’s performance levels would otherwise allow you to do so. If you intend to engage in high-
performance driving, Acura strongly recommends that:
• You first obtain appropriate, professional training
• Wear the appropriate driving clothing and gear (e.g., helmet, gloves and driving shoes)
• Be fully rested and alert (free of drugs or alcohol)
• Turn off any devices or systems that may distract you from the driving task
High-performance driving in general, and the use of Track Mode and Launch Control in particular,
puts very high loads on the NSX and its components, and results in greater wear and tear
on the vehicle. Because of these high loads, if your NSX is not in top condition or if certain
components, such as the brakes or tires, have undue wear, those components could experience
a loss of performance, or fail, when subjected to the additional loads. Therefore, Acura highly
recommends that you undertake more proactive and frequent maintenance than that required
under normal use and have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Acura NSX dealer (and all
necessary repairs or adjustments made) before you engage in any high-performance driving.
In addition to any required maintenance, there are certain NSX specific items and protocols that
you should pay special attention to before, during and after engaging in any high-performance
driving. Ultimately, the decision whether to engage in high-performance driving is yours, and
depending on your NSX’s condition and prior usage, the items and protocols listed below may or
may not be sufficient to ensure a safe driving experience.
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BEFORE DRIVING
• With the vehicle parked on level ground, properly bleed brake system after replacing with
new Honda DOT 4 brake fluid or equivalent.
• Inspect brake pad thickness and replace if 6.0mm or less.
• Burnish the brake pads so that they have the performance characteristics necessary to
repeatedly and quickly slow the NSX when it is being operated at significantly high speeds.
(While the NSX’s brake pads are properly burnished for the demands expected in ordinary
day-to-day driving, high performance driving puts unique demands on the brake system
which require further burnishing.) A high performance burnish at the driving venue prior to
the first session of the day is highly recommended.
• Inspect ALL cooling openings to confirm they are open and free of debris such as leaves,
etc. Cooling openings include engine undercover ducts, heat resistance ducts, brake ducts,
radiators, and intercoolers.
• Remove Tire Repair Kit from the trunk, along with any other cargo area contents.
• Check tire wear and tire pressure, and make certain wheel lug bolts are properly torqued, as
driving at high speed puts additional strain on tires and wheels. Never use slick tires, and do
not use Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance tires if temperatures will be lower
than 45°F (7°C).
• If you anticipate sustained driving at speeds greater than 168 mph/270 km/h, adjust the
cold tire pressure as shown on the driver door jamb warning label. This will help avoid heat
build-up and sudden tire failure.
