winter tires Acura NSX 2018 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 375)
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
Lights (P401)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Under the Hatch (P386)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant.
Add when necessary.
Tires (P407)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install winter tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance
(UHP) tires in low ambient temperatures.
2 Cold Weather Driving (P416)
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or caus e electrical component failure.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high pe rformance summer tires that, due to their
decreased tread depth, are at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet roads compared
to regular tires. Exercise caut ion when driving on wet surfaces.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires. These tires are
designed for optimum performance and handling in warm climates, and are not
suitable for below freezing, snowy or ic y weather conditions. If you drive under
these circumstances, use of winter tire s is recommended and may be mandatory,
depending on your region, province or territory.
2 Winter Tires P. 415
2 Cold Weather Driving P. 416
Due to limitations of the Lithium-ion Hi gh Voltage battery, the minimum starting
temperature for the vehicle is -4°F (-20°C).
Inability to start the vehicle and/or decrease d performance is expected if the vehicle
is operated at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).
■In Rain
■In Snow and Ice
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not select a shift button while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler, under
covers, front bumper, rear diffuser, brake cooling
components, and side sill:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel pa rking along the road shoulder•Driving toward the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes•Driving over speed bump
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Driving in snow or icy c onditions may accumulate ice
on the brake disk surface, reducing br aking power.
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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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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all-season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all-season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the rear tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
*1:Tire chains to be used only on optional 295/30R20 (97V) winter tires.
*2:Tire chains to be used only on optional 305/30R20 (103W) XL winter tires.
• Follow the chain manufactur er’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Recommended Winter Tires:
●Michelin Alpin PA4
Front: 245/35R19 (93W) XL
Rear: 295/30R20 (97V)
●Pirelli SottoZero 3
Front: 245/35R19 (93W) XL
Rear: 305/30R20 (103W) XL
●Auto-trac 232405*1
●K-Summit K-44*2
1 Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uCold Weather Driving
Maintenance
Cold Weather Driving
Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performan ce (UHP) tires are very sensitive to
ambient temperatures and are designed to be used at temperatures above 45°F
(7°C). If the vehicle is operated with Summer Only tires or UHP tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C), the tires will provide decreasing amounts of grip and other
performance attributes. If the vehicle is operated with Summer Only tires or UHP
tires at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C), th e tire tread may lose their elasticity and
become brittle, resulting in permanent damage to the tread. A damaged tire may
fail during use. Therefore, if you operate the vehicle when ambient temperatures are
below 45°F (7°C), we recommend that you install other tires (e.g., mud+snow,
winter) that are designed to provide appropriate performance attributes under the
anticipated conditions.1 Cold Weather Driving
3WARNING
Use of Summer Only tires or Ultra High
Performance tires at temperatures below
45°F (7°C) may lead to a loss of
performance and control, which could
result in a crash, se rious injury or death.
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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 ...................................... 331
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 334
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 326
Operation ............................................... 328
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 326
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 215
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 192 Snow Tires
................................................. 415
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID
SH-AWD ® System ...................................... 13
Spark Plugs ................................................ 468
Specifications ............................................ 468
Specified Fuel .................................... 370, 468
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)........ 350
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 140
Stopping .................................................... 363
Storage ...................................................... 428
Summer Tires ............................................ 415
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 ........................ 433
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 351
Indicator ............................................ 80, 455
Tires ........................................................... 407
Air Pressure ..................................... 408, 469 Chains..................................................... 415
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 407
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 433
Inspection ............................................... 407
Labeling .................................................. 408
Regulations ............................................. 410
Rotation .................................................. 414
Summer .................................................. 415
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 433
Wear Indicators ....................................... 412
Winter..................................................... 415
Tools .......................................................... 432
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 320
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 320
Emergency .............................................. 462
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 351
Transmission ....................................... 23, 326
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 325, 326
Fluids .............................................. 399, 469
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 76, 328
Number................................................... 470
Sequential Mode ..................................... 331
TRIP Button ................................................. 99
Trip Meter ................................................. 100
Troubleshooting ....................................... 431
Blown Fuse.............................. 457, 459, 460
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 462
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 433
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
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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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