fuel Acura NSX 2017 User Guide

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Under the Hatch
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap
Reserve TankEngine Coolant
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil
We recommend you check the engine oil level each time you refuel.
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Checking the Oil
From

inside the vehicle:
1.
Display the Oil Level

Check Assist in the driver
information interface (see page 51) .
2.
Run the engine until the W

arm Up gauge is full.
3. Park on level ground and shift to (P). Idle the engine until
the Idle Time gauge is full and and the Ready to Check
Oil Level message appears. Do not press the accelerator
during this time.
4. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Start a two-
minute timer.
5.
Open the hatch

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
n Adding Coolant
Make sure
the engine and radiator are cool.
Turn the reserve tank cap counterclockwise and relieve any
pressure in the coolant system. Do not push the cap down
when turning.
Push down and turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches the MAX
mark. Put the cap back on the reserve tank and tighten.
Reserve Tank
Cap
Removing the reserve tank cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
WARNING
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately;
they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Inverter Coolant
Check the inverter coolant level every time you refuel
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Checking the Inverter

Coolant Level
Open the hood.
If the inverter coolant is below the MIN level, have your
vehicle serviced at an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
MA X
MIN
Filler
Tank
Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid is low, a message will appear on the driver information interface. Do not
overfill the reservoir.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield
washer pump.
NOTICE

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
4. Push to compress the wiper blade until it clears the end cap,
then pull to slide it up and out
of the holder.
Holder
5. Slide the new wiper blade into the holder and secure the end
into the cap. Slide the blade holder onto the wiper arm until
it clicks, then lower the arm.
6.
Set the power mode to ON. Hold

the wiper switch in MIST
until the wiper arms return to their normal position..Wiper Blade
the bottomEnd Cap at
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in good condition
with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
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Inflation Guidelines
Properly inflated tir

es provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page 127) for the specified
pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards, and wear
unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the others,
check the pressure with a tire gauge.
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add or release air until the
specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi
(30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than checked when cold.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in all tires,
including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. Some states use these
codes for testing to verify your vehicle’s emissions components are working properly. The codes may
not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The malfunction indicator
lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times,
the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, prepare the vehicle
for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the gas tank to appro

ximately 3/4 full.
2.
Park the v

ehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.
Turn the power system on without

touching the accerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
5.
Still in Park (P), increase the engine speed

to 2.000 rpm and hold it for about three minutes.
6.
Let the engine idle for 20 seconds without

touching the accelerator.
7.
Select a nearby, lightly

traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 mph (80
km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway with the vehicle in D and in SPORT mode. Do
not use cruise control.
8.
Drive in city or suburban traffic

for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the
vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Park the v

ehicle and leave the power system off for 40 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several
days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test, or see your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Long-Term Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one month), there are
several things you should do to prepare it for storage. This helps reduce possible deterioration of
vehicle components and overall condition, which allows you to get the vehicle back on the road
with minimal delay. These are:
•
If possible, store your NSX in a garage

or enclosed area.
•
Fill the fuel tank completely

.
•
Change the engine oil and filter

.
•
Wash and dry the exterior completel

y.
•
Clean the interior. Make sur

e the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are completely dry.
•
Put the transmission in (P). Release

the parking brake.
•
Leave one window

open slightly (if the vehicle is being stored indoors).
•
Connect the 12-volt battery

to an accessory battery charger. For more information on how
to maintain your 12-volt battery, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•
If the vehicle is

to be stored for a longer period of time, it should be supported on jack
stands to raise the tires off the ground to prevent tire flat spotting. Consult an authorized
Acura NSX dealer for information about the correct jack stands.
•
Support the front wiper

blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the
windshield.
•
Cover

the vehicle with a breathable cover, one made from a porous material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials (such as plastic sheeting) may trap moisture, which can damage the
paint.

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SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
• If possible, remove the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area, remove covering, and
periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fan cycles
on and off twice). Preferably, do this once a month.
•
To maintain the High V

oltage battery, drive your vehicle for more than 30 minutes at least
once every three months.
If road conditions are not suitable or desirable for driving, the following alternate procedure can
be used to maintain the vehicle’s High Voltage battery if local laws permit idling:
1.
Remove

the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area to prevent carbon monoxide
accumulation.
2.
Depress the brake pedal and pr

ess the ENGINE START/STOP button as you normally would
to start the vehicle.
3.
Allow the vehicle

to run for 30 minutes. Time spent at idle stop still counts as part of this
30-minute run.
Paint Care
Your vehicle’s paint requires up to 60 days from the production date to fully cure. During this
time, avoid applying any wax or paint sealant-type products, as they could hinder the curing
process and affect the paint’s durability.
You may polish the paint during these 60 days if the polishes do not contain any wax or paint
sealant ingredients. Use only clean, high-quality microfiber towels or pads, as they are softer
material and have less chance of scratching the finish. It is absolutely necessary to keep the
microfiber towels or pads properly cleaned and maintained before using on your vehicle.
For more information, contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer. n
Vehicle
ModelAcura NSX
No. of Passengers :
Front 2
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingU.S. :4,497 lbs (2,040 kg)Canada :2,040 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:1 ,885 lbs (855 kg)Canada :855 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,646 lbs (1,200 kg)Canada :1,200kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantit y
Lubricant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a) 16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)
ND-OIL 11
Quantity3.72 - 4.23 oz (110 - 125 mL)
n Engine
Fuel
Engine Specification sDisplacement 213 cu-in (3,493 cm3)
NG K
Spark PlugsSILZKAR8F7S
Unleaded premium gasoline,
Type
pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.6 US gal (59 ℓ)
n Light Bulbs
LE DLEDLEDLED
LED
LEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLED
LEDLEDLEDLEDLED
Map Lights
Ambient Lights
Door Courtesy Lights
Glove Box Ligh t
Trunk Light
Headlights (Low Beam )Headlights (High Beam )
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
Front Side Marker Lights
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
Daytime Running Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights
Brake/Taillights
Rear Side Marker Lights
Taillights
Back-Up Lights
Rear License Plate Lights
High-M ount Brake Ligh t
In terior Lights
SPECIFICATIONS

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CLIENT INFORMATIONCLIENT INFORMATION
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
•
Vehicle Identification Number
•
Date of purchase
•
Odometer reading of your

vehicle
•
Your name, address, and telephone number
•
A detailed description of the problem
•
Name of the dealer who sold the v

ehicle to you
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7
days a week by calling (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada). Under your
4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the following benefits are available:
Towing services—full cost of towing to the closest authorized Acura NSX dealer
Roadside assistance—jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
Trip planning—detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information
concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission
warranties by contacting:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions control
system and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty:
Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through from the
inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Acura accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Acura replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from an Acura dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for the
duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Owner Information CD or
visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) for complete descriptions of each
warranty, including time, mileage, and other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information can be
found on the Owner Information CD or owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada).

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Cruise control ................................................................. 143
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed ................................... 144
Canceling Cruise Control ......................................... 144
Setting the Vehicle Speed ....................................... 144
Customized features ....................................................... 78
Devices That Emit Radio W

aves
................................. 216
Display Audio .................................................................. 84
Apps or Widgets .......................................................... 85
Changing Icon Order .................................................. 85
Wi-Fi Connection ........................................................ 87
Doors Auto Pop-Out Main S

witch
...................................... 55
Door Operation ........................................................... 57
Inner Handle ................................................................ 58
Lock tab ........................................................................\
. 57
Master door-lock switch ............................................ 57
Unlocking/Locking the Doors ................................... 55
Unlocking the Hatch .................................................. 56
Driver Information Interface ......................................... 51
Driving Changing the Power Mode
...................................... 131
Cold Weather

Driving
............................................... 155
Electronic Gear Selector .......................................... 132
Emergency Shutdown ................................................ 18
Exterior Checks .......................................................... 125
High-Performance Driving ...................................... 150
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ....................... 136
Interior Checks ........................................................... 126
Launch Control .......................................................... 137
Rear camera ............................................................... 147
Refueling ..................................................................... 148
Sequential Shift Mode ............................................. 133Emergency engine stop
................................................
157
Exterior lights .................................................................. 60
Floor mats ........................................................................\
. 69
FM Radio Commands ................................................... 221
Frequentl

y-asked questions
........................................ 211
Fuses Changing
..................................................................... 1 74
Location ...................................................................... 168
HandsFr

eeLink
................................................................ 101
Call history ................................................................. 107
Dialing ........................................................................\
104
E-mail ........................................................................\
. 108
Pairing a phone ..................................................... 8, 103
Phonebook ................................................................. 105
Siri Eyes-Fr

ee
.............................................................. 109
SMS text messaging ................................................ 108
Speed dial .......................................................... 106, 107
TALK button ............................................................... 102
Voice recognition ......................................................... 11
HandsFreeLink contr

ols
................................................ 101
Hatch Main Switch
.................................................................. 58
Opening the Hatch ..................................................... 58
Unlocking the Hatch .................................................. 56
High-Performance Driving...........................................

150
High-Voltage System Precautions
............................... 18
HomeLink ........................................................................\
.. 74
In Case of a C

ollision
....................................................... 18
Instrument Panel ............................................................. 45
Brightness Control ...................................................... 61
Driver Information Interface..................................... 51Instrument panel indicators
..................................
45, 48
Anti-Lock Brake S ystem ............................................ 46
Automatic brake hold ................................................ 50
Brake system ......................................................... 46, 47
Brake Wear .................................................................. 49
Charging system ........................................................ 46
check engine light ...................................................... 46
CRUISE ........................................................................\
.. 50
Electric Power Steering .............................................. 47
Exterior lights ............................................................... 50
High beams .................................................................. 50
Immobilizer ................................................................. 49
Immobilizer/security system ................................... 49
Keyless Access S

ystem
............................................... 47
Low fuel ........................................................................\
48
Low oil pressur

e
.......................................................... 46
Low tire pr

essure
........................................................ 48
Parking brake...............................................................

48
Power system............................................................... 47
Ready
........................................................................\
.... 49
Seat belt reminder ..................................................... 48
Supplemental Restraint S

ystem
.............................. 47
System message ......................................................... 48
Turn signals/hazards on ............................................. 50
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................................... 47
VSA ........................................................................\
........ 50
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........................... 136
Interior lights .................................................................... 61
iPod® Commands .......................................................... 221
Jump starting .................................................................. 158
Keyless Access

System
................................................... 55Lights
Exterior lights
.............................................................. 60
Interior lights ............................................................... 61
Map Lights .................................................................... 62
Load Limit ....................................................................... 127
Long-Term Storage ....................................................... 207
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
. 193
Brak

e fluid
................................................................... 192
Engine coolant ........................................................... 189
Engine oil .................................................. 185, 186, 187
High Voltage Battery ................................................ 127
Inverter Coolant ........................................................ 191
Maintenance Minder ................................................ 177
Opening the hatch .................................................... 183
Opening the hood ..................................................... 181
Removing

the Engine Compartment Cover
......... 183
Resetting the Engine

Oil Life
.................................. 188
Service codes ............................................................. 179
Window washer fluid ............................................... 191
Wiper blades .............................................................. 195
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....... 72
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .................... 72
Door mirrors................................................................. 72
R

everse tilt-down mirrors
......................................... 73
Music search .................................................................. 222