warning Acura NSX 2017 Repair Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to
(P and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the power system on and open the hatch.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hatch.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hatch if steam is coming
out.
H
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the
temperature gauge pointer comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
2 Checking the Coolant P. 382
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on and check the
temperature gauge. If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume
driving. If it has not gone down, contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact an authorized Acura
NSX dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer flush the
system with proper antifree ze as soon as possible.
3WARNING
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.
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle insp ected by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N when you turn the power system on.
u Check to verify the
(N position on the instrument panel is selected
and if the indicator on the
(N button is illuminating or blinking.
u The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 309
If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
■Reasons for the symbol to appear
Appears when the engine oil level is low.
■What to do as soon as the symbol appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
Check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 377
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 448
1If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
This system activates after the engine warms up. If
the outside temperature is extremely low, you may
have to drive for a long time until the system senses
the engine oil level.
If the symbol appears agai n, turn the power system
off, and contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs immediately.
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool box in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 418
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and completely.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Turn the power sy stem off, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel
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Index
Refueling ................................................. 357
Requirement .................................... 357, 454
Fuel Economy ............................................ 359
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 358
Fuses .......................................................... 443
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 447
Locations ................................. 443, 445, 446
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 359
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 357
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling ................................................. 357
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Position Indicator ....................... 76, 316
Gear Shift Positions Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 314
Glass (care) ........................................ 406, 409
Glove Box .................................................. 151
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 417
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 258
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 271
Displaying Messages ................................ 287 HFL Buttons............................................. 258
HFL Menus .............................................. 261
HFL Status Display ................................... 260
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 260
Making a Call .......................................... 280
Options During a Call .............................. 284
Phone Setup............................................ 266
Phonebook Phonetic
Modification ........... 275
Receiving a Call ....................................... 284
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 285
Ring Tone................................................ 270
Roadside Assistance ................................ 291
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 286
Speed Dial ............................................... 272
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 269
Hatch ......................................................... 119
Unable to Open....................................... 450
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Headlights ................................................. 131
Aiming .................................................... 387
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) ................................................. 132
Dimming ......................................... 131, 134
Operating................................................ 131
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 258
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
High Voltage Battery ............................... 343
High-Performance Driving ....................... 303
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 311
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 255Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 456
Vehicle Identification............................... 456
Immobilizer System .................................. 122
Indicator ................................................... 81
Indicators .................................................... 70
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 75, 438
Active Damper System .............................. 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 78
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 72, 347
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 72, 347
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 73
Brake System (Red) ........................... 70, 439
Brake Wear ............................................... 74
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 82, 331
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 82, 330
Door and Trunk (Hatch) Open ................... 35
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 71, 440
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 78, 439
Gear Position ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 81
Immobilizer System ................................... 81
Keyless Access System............................... 82
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels .............................................. 68
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 38
Checking .................................................. 42
Fastening .................................................. 39
Installing a Child Seat................................ 63
Pregnant Women...................................... 41
Reminder ............................................ 37, 77
Warning Indicator ............................... 37, 77
Seat Heaters ............................................. 155
Seats .......................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Seat Heaters ........................................... 155
Security System ........................................ 122
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 82
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat ...... 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 319
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 322
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 314
Operation ............................................... 316
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 314
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 215
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 192 Snow Tires
................................................. 401
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD® System ............................................ 13
Spark Plugs ................................................ 454
Specifications ............................................ 454
Specified Fuel .................................... 357, 454
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)........ 338
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 140
Stopping .................................................... 351
Storage ...................................................... 414
Summer Tires ............................................ 401
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 46
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 127
System Message Indicator .......................... 80
T
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 96
Temperature Sensor ................................. 160
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 419
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 339
Indicator ............................................ 80, 441
Tires ........................................................... 393
Air Pressure ..................................... 394, 455 Chains..................................................... 401
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 393
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 419
Inspection ............................................... 393
Labeling .................................................. 394
Regulations ............................................. 396
Rotation .................................................. 400
Summer .................................................. 401
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 419
Wear Indicators ....................................... 398
Winter..................................................... 401
Tools .......................................................... 418
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 308
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 308
Emergency .............................................. 448
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 339
Transmission ....................................... 23, 314
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 313, 314
Fluids .............................................. 385, 455
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 76, 316
Number................................................... 456
Sequential Mode ..................................... 319
TRIP Button ................................................. 99
Trip Meter ................................................. 100
Troubleshooting ....................................... 417
Blown Fuse.............................. 443, 445, 446
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 448
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 419
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
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Index
Overheating............................................. 436
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 431
Premium Gasoline............................ 357, 454
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk
Light Bulb ................................................ 454
Turn Signals ............................................... 130
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 102
Turning on the Power .............................. 309
Does Not Activate .................................... 431
Jump Starting .......................................... 434
Twin Motor Unit Fluid ................................................ 385, 455
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 107
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 115
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 227
USB Ports ................................................... 163
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 107
V
Vehicle Identification Number................. 456
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 333
Off Button ............................................... 334
Off Indicator ...................................... 79, 334
System Indicator ................................ 79, 333 Vehicle Storage
........................................ 414
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 376, 455
Voice Control Operation Audio Commands ................................... 186
Climate Control Commands .................... 187
General Commands ................................ 187
Music Search Commands ........................ 187
On Screen Commands............................. 187
Phone Commands ................................... 186
Useful Commands ................................... 186
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 185
Voice Recognition ................................... 184
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 333
W
Wallpaper................................................. 171
Warning and Information Messages ......... 83
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 438
Warning Labels ........................................... 68
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 461
Watts ......................................................... 454
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 398
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 213
Window Washers ..................................... 135
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 386
Switch ..................................................... 135
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 125
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 406, 409 Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 158
Washer Fluid ................................... 386, 454
Wiper Blades........................................... 390
Wipers and Washers ............................... 135
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 401
Tire Chains.............................................. 401
Wipers and Washers ................................ 135
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 390
WMA ......................................................... 208
Worn Tires ................................................ 393
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