maintenance Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch
Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch
Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap)
12-Volt Battery
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uMaintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch
Maintenance
Hatch
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uOpening the Hatch
Maintenance
Opening the Hatch
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
3. Lift the hatch up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, press down firmly with your
hands.1 Opening the Hatch
When closing the hatch, check that the hatch is
securely latched.
The hatch can be opened by pressing the release
button on the hatch.
2 Using the Hatch Release Button P. 119
Hatch Release
Button
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever at the left side of
the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic support will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then pr ess down firmly with
your hands, and make su re both right and left
latches are firmly locked in place.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that both right and
left latches are securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Pull
Hood Release Handle
Lever
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uEngine Compartment Cover
Maintenance
Engine Compartment Cover
The component parts in the engine co mpartment are protected by covers.
You may need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
Pull up on the engine compartment cover, remove it from the pins.
Engine
Compartment
Covers
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
Under normal ambient temperature an d driving conditions, Acura NSX
specifications require full synthetic, 0W-40 motor oil such as Ultimate Full
Synthetic Motor Oil, Type 3, 0W-40, available at your authorized Acura
NSX dealer. Contact your authorized Acura NSX dealer for more details.1Recommended Engine Oil
NOTICE
Acura cannot ensure prope r engine operation and
durability if other engine oil is used.
Ambient Temperature
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uOil Check
Continued
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
1. Bring up the Oil Level Check Assist
display on the driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface P. 98
2.Warm up the engine until all the bars in
the Warm Up gauge light up.
3. When the bars turn green, park the
vehicle on level ground and select
(P.
4. Allow the engine to continue idling until
all the bars in the Idle Time gauge in the
engine Oil Level Check Assist display
light up.
u Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while the engine is idling, as this will
reset the Idle Time .
1Oil Check
NOTICE
Do not open a door or the hatch before the Ready
To Check Oil Level message appears.
If a door or the hatch is open, the corresponding
warning message will be given priority, and the Oil
Level Check Assist will not be displayed.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uOil Check
Maintenance
5. When all the bars in the Idle Time gauge
light up, Ready To Check Oil Level
message appears.
6. Change the display in the driver
information interface to any display other
than the Oil Level Check Assist display.
2Driver Information Interface P. 98
7.Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uOil Check
Maintenance
8. Open the hatch.
2 Opening the Hatch P. 373
9.Remove the right engine compartment
cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 375
10.Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
11. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
12. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
13. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks.
u The engine oil level should be checked
after two minutes after changing the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u Add oil if necessary.
u When engine oil is added, recheck the
engine oil level using steps 1 - 14.
14. After checking the engine oil level, make
sure to select a display other than the Oil
Level Check Assist display.
2Driver Information Interface P. 98
1Oil Check
For a proper oil level readi ng, the dipstick must be
inserted with the flat si de of the dipstick handle
facing the oil fill cap.
The amount of oil consum ed depends on how the
vehicle is driven and the cl imatic and road conditions
encountered. The rate of oil consumption can be up
to 1.05 US quart (1 liter) per 625 miles (1000 km).
Consumption is likely to be higher when the engine is
new.
Oil Fill CapFlat Side
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Recheck the engine oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 377
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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