fuel Acura NSX 2018 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 119 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141 Adjusting the Seats P. 144
Climate Control System P. 156
Audio Error Messages P. 223 General Information on the Audio System P. 226
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 270 AcuraLink ®* P. 304
When Driving P. 321 Braking P. 356Parking Your Vehicle P. 363
Refueling P. 370 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 372
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 385 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 407 12-Volt Battery P. 417 Remote Transmitter Care P. 418
Cleaning P. 420 Accessories and Modifications P. 426 Storage P. 428
Power System Won’t Start P. 445 Jump Starting P. 448
Fuses P. 457 Emergency Towing P. 462 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 463
Refueling P. 465
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 471 Reporting Safety Defects P. 472
Authorized Manuals P. 477 Client Service Information P. 478
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 309
MaintenanceP. 375
Handling the UnexpectedP. 431
InformationP. 467
IndexP. 479
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 125)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 46)
❙Hatch Release Button (P 119)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 388)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 46)
❙Glove Box (P 151)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 50)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 142)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 117)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 371)
❙USB Port (P 163)
❙Memory Buttons* (P 139)
❙SET Button* (P 139)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 141)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse
Boxes
(P 459)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 460)
❙USB Port (P 163)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 154)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 356)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 359)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 326)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 385)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 135, 404)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 142)
❙Headlights (P 131, 401)
❙How to Refuel (P 371)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 403)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 119)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 402)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 130, 131, 401)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 402)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 403)
❙Hatch Release Button (P 119)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 107)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 131, 401)
❙Daytime Running Lights (P 134, 401)
❙Tires (P 407, 433)
❙Taillights (P 402)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 402)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 402)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 368)
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a High Voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that a portion of the elec trical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle
in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode.
● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
● The climate control system is in heavy use.
● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
● The engine coolant temperature is low.
● When the door is opened after releasing seatbelt.
● When the shift position is in M (Manual) mode.
About Your Vehicle’s Limited Operating Temperature
If the outside temperature is about -4°F (-20°C), some operation might be limited.
The limited operation is listed below:
2 High Voltage Battery (P90)
2 Dual Clutch Transmission (P325)
2 Shifting (P326)
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particular ly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
About a system to cool the High Voltage battery using the climate control system.●The system will not be activated when the defroster is ON.
● When the outside temperature is in extreme hot or cold condit ion, the system may not provide sufficient cooling performance to the
High Voltage battery due to the protection of the electric A/C compressor.
● When the system is active, the climate control system may not work sufficiently.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 69)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist®
(VSA® ) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 95)/Driver Information Interface (P 98)/System Indicators (P 70)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Driver Information Interface Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator Gear Selection Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
Temperature Gauge ASSIST/CHARGE
Gauge
U.S.
Canada Active Damper System
Indicator
Brake Wear Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN

Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge
Integrated Dynamics System
Mode
SH-AWD ® Temperature
Gauge
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P 346)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 351)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
Refueling (P 370)
aPress the fuel fill
door release button.
bAfter refueling,
wait for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel requirement: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 15.6 US gal (59.0 liters)
Wait for five seconds
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.
●If the passenger is not wearing a
seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the passenger has not fastened a
seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the passenger fasten their
seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error
may have occurred in the sensor. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 37
Low Fuel Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.4
U.S. gal/8.9 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
the engine oil level is low.●Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears P. 456
●Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
there is a problem with the oil level sensor.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears if the engine coolant temperature is
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 450
●Appears if there is a problem with the fuel system.
Engine performance will be limited.●Immediately stop in a safe place and set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, then select the ON mode again.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer if the message appears again.
●Appears if there is a temporary problem with the gear
shift mechanism and initialization is necessary.●Depress the brake pedal and shift to (P.
●Appears when the transmission is undergoing
initialization.●Keep the brake pedal depressed.
●Appears when a temporary problem is fixed.●Initialization will be comple ted when the engine is
restarted.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, High
Voltage battery charge level gauge, ASSIST/CHARGE gauge, SH-AWD®
temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the power
mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
■Engine speed red-zone indication
Alerts you when the engi ne speed is near the tachometer’s red zone.
When the engine speed exceed s 7,000 rpm, the outer ring of the tachometer flashes
in red.
To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer in its red zone.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
1 Speedometer
Press and hold the mph/km /h change button until
you hear a beep.
The speedometer reading and the displayed
measurements switch between mph and km/h.
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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