Honda Acura NSX 2017 Road Service Information

This document contains vehicle information and tips to assist when servicing some Acura/Honda vehicles.
For complete service information, reference the current AAA/CAA Towing & Service Manual.
2017-2019 Acura NSX
Hybrid - AWD-twin electric motors in the front
2014-2019 Acura RLX & RLX Hybrid
Hybrid - AWD with
electric motors in
2015-2019 Acura TLX
Acura/Honda
Road Service Information
1. Use only car carrier equipment with safety chains and proper tie-
2. Be aware of low ground clearance and clearance around the
3. There is not an override provision to shift the transmission into
4. HYBRID SYSTEM: The emergency shutdown system may activate
1. This vehicle has a no-cap fuel system. A funnel to aid in fuel trans-
fer from a gas can is located with the tire changing tools under the
liner in the trunk. This funnel is necessary because it releases the
filler flap without causing damage during fuel transfer. Be aware
that the funnel comes with a cover that needs to be removed prior
to inserting it into the fuel filler neck (shown in the image).
2. Power is needed to shift this vehicle into neutral. If the vehicle
starts, press the N while applying the brake. Press and hold it
again for 2 seconds with your foot off the brake and then press
the Start/Stop switch to put the vehicle into Accessory Mode. If it
cannot be safely started, skates will be needed to load the vehicle.
3. This vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel steering. Avoid pulling
outward at a severe angle on the rear wheels as this may damage
the rear steering system.
4. RLX HYBRID: This vehicle has a gasoline engine that may run out
of fuel along with a high voltage storage battery on board. Avoid
the rear
contact with all orange wiring while servicing this vehicle.
1. This vehicle has a no-cap fuel system. A funnel to aid in fuel trans-
2. These vehicles come with a shift lever (4-cyl. models) or an elec-
3. Some models are equipped with rear-steering. Use caution when
4. This vehicle comes in Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive.
All-Wheel Drive
down devices.
wheels.
neutral should there be a failure in the system. When the 12 volt
battery power cannot be restored to the vehicle, the front wheels
will roll freely and the rear wheels will remain locked. Whenever
there are non-rolling wheels, skate or GoJacks should be used to
move or load the vehicle.
during an impact or crash. When the system activates, the vehicle
will no longer move under its own power.
fer from a gas can is located with the tire changing tools under the
liner in the trunk. This funnel is necessary because it releases the
filler flap without causing damage during fuel transfer.
tronic shifter (6-cyl. models). If equipped with an electronic shift-
er, follow the directions with the RLX labeled 2 to shift the vehicle
into neutral.
loading and securing.
Make sure to verify the drivetrain prior to using a wheel-lift. All
wheels need to be lifted from the surface to tow models equipped
with All-Wheel Drive.