Honda Acura NSX 2017 Emergency Response Manual
Prepared for fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical, and professional towing personnel
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2017–19 Acura NSX Emergency Response Guide
Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and Professional Towing Personnel
Supersedes 2017–18 Acura NSX Emergency Response Guide, dated December 2017
© 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved.
02958-10014 Version 4 (1809)
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- Page 1 2017–19 Acura NSX Emergency Response Guide Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and Professional Towing Personnel Supersedes 2017–18 Acura NSX Emergency Response Guide, dated December 2017 © 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved. 02958-10014 Version 4 (1809)
- Page 2 Copies of this guide and other emergency response guides are available for reference or downloading at https://techinfo.honda.com. For questions, please contact your local Acura dealer or Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238. Acura wishes to thank emergency response professionals for their concern and efforts in protecting Acura clients and the general public.
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Page 3: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification All 2017–19 Acura NSX models are equipped with a hybrid powertrain system and no special markings or emblems are applied to the exterior of the vehicle. Page 3 of 19... - Page 4 Vehicle Identification A 2017–19 Acura NSX can also be identified by inspecting the VIN at the three locations shown below. Digits 4–6 of the VIN will show NC1 indicating that it is an Acura NSX. 1HGNC1*****000001 Stamped into the floor panel behind the passenger seat under a plastic panel marked FRAME NUMBER VIN plate located on the lower-right corner of the front windshield...
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Page 5: Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle Dimensions 2,629 mm (103.5 in) 4,470 mm (176 in) 2,217 mm (87.3 in) Page 5 of 19... -
Page 6: Component Location
Component Location Key Components Power Drive Unit (PDU) The PDU is located below the center console and houses the liquid-cooled inverter. There are no serviceable parts inside, so there is no reason for it to be opened or disassembled. High-Voltage Cables High voltage flows through easy-to-identify, heavy-duty orange cables. - Page 7 Component Location Key Components High-Voltage Battery Front Electric Motor High-Voltage Cables Rear Electric Motor and Generator Fuel Tank High-Voltage Cables Page 7 of 19...
- Page 8 Component Location High-Voltage A/C Compressor (Under cover) Key Components 12-Volt Battery (Under cover) Fuse Box Cut = x2 Cut Point Labels (Refer to page 16 for more information.) Page 8 of 19...
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Page 9: Vehicle Description
Vehicle Description High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Steel The frame of the Acura NSX is comprised mostly of aluminum however, high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel is used in the colored areas. The body panels are comprised of various materials such as aluminum, plastic, and other composites. Tensile strength 1500 MPa... -
Page 10: Volt Battery
Vehicle Description 12-Volt Battery A conventional 12 volt battery is located under the front hood of the vehicle. This battery powers the airbags, lights, audio system, and other standard 12 volt system components. In an emergency situation, it may be necessary to disconnect or cut the 12 volt battery negative cable. -
Page 11: Occupant Protection Equipment
Occupant Protection Equipment Seatbelts and Airbags The Acura NSX is equipped with lap/shoulder belts in both seating positions. The seat belts are equipped with pyrotechnically activated tensioners that help tighten the seat belt in a crash. In addition, the Acura NSX is equipped with the following airbags: •... -
Page 12: Potential Hazards
Potential Hazards Lithium-ion Battery Fumes or Fire A damaged high-voltage lithium-ion battery can emit toxic fumes and the organic solvent used as electrolyte is flammable and corrosive, so responders should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Even after a lithium- ion battery fire appears to have been extinguished, a renewed or delayed fire can occur. The battery manufacturer cautions responders that extinguishing a lithium-ion battery fire will take a large and sustained volume of water. -
Page 13: Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures Vehicle Collision In the event of a crash, the airbag control unit makes a judgment based on input from the impact sensors. If the input values meet various threshold requirements, the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) unit sends a signal to the high- voltage battery ECU. -
Page 14: Submerged Vehicle
Emergency Procedures Submerged Vehicle If an Acura NSX is submerged or partly submerged in water, first pull the vehicle out of the water. Then, shut down the high-voltage system using one of the two procedures described on the following pages. Aside from severe damage to the vehicle, there is no risk of electric shock from touching the vehicle’s body or framework —... - Page 15 Emergency Procedures Preventing Current Flow Through High-Voltage Cables Before attempting to rescue occupants or move a damaged Acura NSX, you should reduce the potential for current to flow from the electric motor or the HV battery through the high-voltage cables. There are for preventing current flow.
- Page 16 Emergency Procedures SECOND-BEST METHOD for High-Voltage Shutdown Locate and cut the negative 12-volt battery cable and the DC to DC converter cable. Together, cutting the negative 12-volt battery cable and cutting the DC to DC converter cable turns off the gasoline engine and immediately shuts down the high-voltage system controllers, thereby preventing current flow into the high-voltage cables.
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Page 17: Extricating Occupants
Emergency Procedures Extricating Occupants If you need to cut the vehicle body or use Jaws-of-Life equipment to remove occupants, be sure to stay within the cut zone indicated in the illustration below. CUT ZONE Cut zones are indicated in the yellow shaded areas. EXTRICATING OCCUPANTS Page 17 of 19... - Page 18 Emergency Procedures Extricating Occupants Under normal operation, the outer door handle automatically pops out when you are carrying the remote and get near the door. The outer door handle also pops out when the unlock button is pressed on the remote. In the event of an emergency, simply push in the front edge of the outer door handle so that the handle pops out, then pull the outer handle toward you and open the door.
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Page 19: Emergency Towing And Repairs
Emergency Towing and Repairs Emergency Towing The only approved method is to use a flat-bed tow truck or trailer. Towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground will damage parts of the electric powertrain system. If the vehicle is damaged, it must be transported on a flat-bed tow truck or trailer. -
Page 20: Vehicle Repairs
For questions, please contact your local Acura dealer or Acura Client Relations at (800) 862-2872. High-Voltage Battery Recycling The high-voltage lithium-ion battery requires special handling and disposal. If disposal is necessary, please contact your local Acura dealer or American Honda’s Hybrid Battery Consolidation Center at (800) 555-3497 for shipping instructions. Page 19 of 19...