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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 376
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 377Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 378
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 379
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch ............................................. 385
Opening the Hatch .......................... 387
Opening the Hood ........................... 388
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 389
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 390
Oil Check ......................................... 391
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 394 Cooling System ................................ 396
Inverter Coolant ............................... 398
Transmission Fluids .......................... 399
Brake Fluid ....................................... 400
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 400
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 401Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 404Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 407
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 408Tire Labeling .................................... 408DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 410Wear Indicators................................ 412
Tire Service Life ................................ 412
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 413 Tire Rotation .................................... 414
Winter Tires ..................................... 415
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 416
12-Volt Battery ................................. 417
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 418
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 419CleaningInterior Care .................................... 420
Exterior Care.................................... 422
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 426
Modifications................................... 427
Storage .............................................. 428
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc .), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer. (Note, however, that service at an authorized Acura
NSX dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 400
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 407
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 404
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 382
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 477
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uOil Check
Maintenance
8. Open the hatch.
2 Opening the Hatch P. 387
9.Remove the right engine compartment
cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 389
10.Remove the dipstick (orange).
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.
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 reading, 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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Maintenance
Storage
Vehicle 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 completely.
• Clean the interior. Make sure the carpeti ng, 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).
• To maintain the low-voltage 12-volt battery, connect it to an accessory battery
charger. For more information on how to maintain your 12-volt battery, consult
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 417
•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.
2Handling of the Jack P. 444
•Support the front wiper blad e arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not
touch the windshield.
• Cover the vehicle with a “breathable” co ver, one made from a porous material
such as cotton. Nonporous materials (suc h as plastic sheeting) may trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
• If possible, remove the vehicle from th e garage or enclosed area, remove
covering, and periodically run the engi ne until it reaches full operating
temperature (the cooling fa n cycles on and off twice).
Preferably, do this once a month.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 432
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 433
Handling of the Jack ........................ 444
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 445
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 446
Emergency Power System Off........... 447
Jump Starting .................................... 448
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 450 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 452
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 452
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 453
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 453
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 454 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 455
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 456
If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears.....456Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 457
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 461
Emergency Towing ........................... 462
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 463
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....464RefuelingRefueling from a Portable Fuel Container .... 465
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Index
Battery Types.............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 153
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 211
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 270
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 66
Brake System ............................................. 356
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 361
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 359
Brake Assist System ................................. 362
Fluid ........................................................ 400
Foot Brake ............................................... 358
Parking Brake .......................................... 356
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator .................................................... 73
Brake System (Red) Indicator ............................................ 70, 453
Brake Wear Indicator .................................................... 74
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 401
Back-Up Lights......................................... 402
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 401
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 401
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 401
Headlights ............................................... 401
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 403
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 403
Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 402
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 402
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights..................................................... 401 Taillights.................................................. 402
Bulb Specifications ................................... 468
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 67
Carrying Cargo ................................. 311, 313
Certification Label .................................... 470
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 401
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 452
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 66
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 63
Larger Children ......................................... 65
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat........ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 422
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 420
Client Service Information ....................... 478
Climate Control System ............................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ....................................... 158, 159
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 157
Sensors ................................................... 160
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 156
Clock .......................................................... 104 Cold Weather
........................................... 416
Console Compartment ............................. 152
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 396
Adding the Coolant ................................ 397
Checking the Coolant ............................. 396
Overheating ............................................ 450
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 398
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 325
Cruise Control .......................................... 342
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 82
CRUISE MAIN Indicator .............................. 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 153
Customized Features ............................... 244
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 134
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 448
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 158, 159
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 471
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 131
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 141
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ........................ 386, 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 130
Door Mirrors ............................................. 142
Doors ........................................................ 105
Auto Door Locking.................................. 118
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 118
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Index
Door Open Message ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 18, 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 107
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 114
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 410
Driver Information Interface ..................... 98
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 309
Braking ................................................... 356
Cold Weather ......................................... 416
Cruise Control ........................................ 342
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 325
Shifting Gear .......................................... 326
Turning on the Power ............................. 321
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 325
Creeping................................................. 325
Fluids .............................................. 399, 469
Kickdown ............................................... 325
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 328
Shifting ................................................... 326
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419
E
Elapsed Time............................................ 101
Electric Parking Brake .............................. 356
Indicator ................................................... 71 Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 345
Emergency ................................................ 462
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 473
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 470
Coolant ........................................... 396, 469
Jump Starting .......................................... 448
Oil ................................................... 390, 469
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 389
Engine Coolant ......................................... 396
Adding the Coolant ................................. 397
Checking the Coolant .............................. 396
Overheating ............................................ 450
Engine Oil
Adding .................................................... 394
Changing ................................................ 395
Checking ................................................. 391
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 390
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 78
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 67
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 422
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142
F
Features.................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 419
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire ..................................................... 433
Floor Mats ................................................. 421
Fluids
Brake .............................................. 400, 469
Dual Clutch Transmission ................ 399, 469
Engine Coolant ............................... 396, 469
Inverter Coolant .............................. 398, 469
Twin Motor Unit.............................. 399, 469
Windshield Washer ......................... 400, 468
FM Radio ................................................... 188
Foot Brake ................................................ 358
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 370
Economy ................................................. 372
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ..................................................... 101
Refueling................................................. 370
Requirement ................................... 370, 468
Fuel Economy ........................................... 372
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 371
Fuses .......................................................... 457
Inspecting and Changing......................... 461
Locations................................. 457, 459, 460
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 75, 452
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 313
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 426
MP3 ............................................................ 208
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 368
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 470
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 390, 469
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 391
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 390, 469
Viscosity .......................................... 390, 469
Open Source Licenses ............................... 242
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 387, 464 Opening/Closing
Hatch .............................................. 119, 387
Hood....................................................... 388
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 450
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 334
Pandora® ................................................... 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 363
Parking Brake ........................................... 356
Parking Sensor System ............................. 364
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 321
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74
Power Windows ....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving In Snow and Ice....................................... 324
Rain ........................................................ 324
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 433
R
Radio (FM)................................................ 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 191
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 473
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 370
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 370, 468
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 353, 410, 471
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 418
Bulbs ...................................................... 401
Fuses ...................................... 457, 459, 460
Tires........................................................ 413
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 404
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 472
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 143
Right Selector Wheel ................................. 98
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Index
Overheating............................................. 450
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 445
Premium Gasoline............................ 370, 468
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk
Light Bulb ................................................ 468
Turn Signals ............................................... 130
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 102
Turning on the Power .............................. 321
Does Not Activate .................................... 445
Jump Starting .......................................... 448
Twin Motor Unit Fluid ................................................ 399, 469
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................. 470
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 345
Off Button ............................................... 346
Off Indicator ...................................... 79, 346
System Indicator ................................ 79, 345 Vehicle Storage
........................................ 428
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 390, 469
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 ®)................ 345
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 171
Warning and Information Messages ......... 83
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 452
Warning Labels ........................................... 68
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 475
Watts ......................................................... 468
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 412
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 213
Window Washers ..................................... 135
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 400
Switch ..................................................... 135
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 125
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 420, 423 Defrosting/Defogging ..................... 158, 159
Washer Fluid ................................... 400, 468
Wiper Blades........................................... 404
Wipers and Washers ............................... 135
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 415
Tire Chains.............................................. 415
Wipers and Washers ................................ 135
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 404
WMA ......................................................... 208
Worn Tires ................................................ 407
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