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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 cause electrical component failure.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires that, due to their
decreased tread depth, are at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet roads compared
to regular tires. Exercise caution 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 tires is recommended and may be mandatory,
depending on your region, province or territory.
2 Winter Tires P. 413
2 Cold Weather Driving P. 414
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 decrea sed 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 braking power.
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Driving
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accord ance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicl e with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 L per 100 km
Liters of
fuel Kilometers
driven
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Driving
Turbo Engine Vehicle
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device designed to obtain greater horsepower
by delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine driven
by the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.
• When the engine is cold just afte r starting, avoid hard or sudden
acceleration.
• Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the
Maintenance Minder
TM.
The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its temperature
reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine oil.
If you fail to replace the engine oil and filt er at the scheduled distance or interval,
deteriorated engine oil may cause failure su ch as sticking and abnormal noise of the
turbine bearing.
1 Turbo Engine Vehicle
The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing
the engine oil and filt er is indicated on the
Maintenance Minder
TM. Follow the information of
when to replace them.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 377
2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 388
The temperature gauge needle is at the mark
when you restart the engi ne after driving under high
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly
terrain. This is normal. The gauge needle goes down
after you idle or drive the vehicle for about one
minute.
H
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 374
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 375Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 376
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 377
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch ............................................. 383
Opening the Hatch .......................... 385
Opening the Hood ........................... 386
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 387
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 388
Oil Check ......................................... 389
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 392 Cooling System ................................ 394
Inverter Coolant ............................... 396
Transmission Fluids .......................... 397
Brake Fluid ....................................... 398
Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 398
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 399Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 402Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 405
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 406Tire Labeling .................................... 406DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 408Wear Indicators................................ 410
Tire Service Life ................................ 410
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 411 Tire Rotation .................................... 412
Winter Tires ..................................... 413
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 414
12-Volt Battery ................................. 415
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 416
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 417CleaningInterior Care .................................... 418
Exterior Care.................................... 420
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 424
Modifications................................... 425
Storage .............................................. 426
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
•Inspect direct injection + port injection fuel system
every 3 years or service item B is indicated.
•Inspect tire condition ev ery 3,100 miles (5,000 km).
Maintenance Minder Message System Message
Indicator
Main Item Sub Items
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle
●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA ®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
●Inspect direct injection + port injection fuel system*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filters every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
every year.
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperature. This requires transmission fluid and clutch fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under this condition, have the transmission
fluid and clutch fluid changed every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires Twin Motor Unit fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the Twin Motor
Unit fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Inspect tire condition
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filters*3
3●Replace transmission fluid*4
●Replace clutch fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance●Inspect Active Exhaust Valve function●Replace Intake Sound Control
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace Twin Motor Unit fluid*5
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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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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit FluidSpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.75 US qt (2.6 L)
SpecifiedAcura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
Capacity Change 4.86 US qt (4.6 L)
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 L)
Clutch
Transmission
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
RecommendedUltimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Type3,
0W-40
Capacity Change 7.7 US qt (7.3 L)
Change
including
filter
8.3 US qt (7.9 L)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
4.1 US gal (15.5 L)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 L) in the reserve tank and
heater)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.50 US gal (1.90 L)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
Regular
Size
Front
245/35ZR19 (93Y)
Rear
305/30ZR20 (103Y)
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front
32 (220 [2.2])
Rear
32 (220 [2.2])
Wheel Size Regular Front
19 X 8 1/2J
Rear
20 X 11J
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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 ........................ 408
Driver Information Interface ..................... 98
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 307
Braking ................................................... 354
Cold Weather ......................................... 414
Cruise Control ........................................ 340
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 323
Shifting Gear .......................................... 324
Turning on the Power ............................. 319
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 323
Creeping................................................. 323
Fluids .............................................. 397, 467
Kickdown ............................................... 323
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 326
Shifting ................................................... 324
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 417
E
Elapsed Time............................................ 101
Electric Parking Brake .............................. 354
Indicator ................................................... 71 Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 452
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 451
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 343
Emergency ................................................ 460
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 471
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 468
Coolant ........................................... 394, 467
Jump Starting .......................................... 446
Oil ................................................... 388, 467
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 387
Engine Coolant ......................................... 394
Adding the Coolant ................................. 395
Checking the Coolant .............................. 394
Overheating ............................................ 448
Engine Oil
Adding .................................................... 392
Changing ................................................ 393
Checking ................................................. 389
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 378
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 454
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 388
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 78
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 67
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 420
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142
F
Features.................................................... 159
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 417
Oil ........................................................... 393
Flat Tire ..................................................... 431
Floor Mats ................................................. 419
Fluids
Brake .............................................. 398, 467
Dual Clutch Transmission ................ 397, 467
Engine Coolant ............................... 394, 467
Inverter Coolant .............................. 396, 467
Twin Motor Unit.............................. 397, 467
Windshield Washer ......................... 398, 466
FM Radio ................................................... 186
Foot Brake ................................................ 356
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 368
Economy ................................................. 370
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ..................................................... 101
Refueling................................................. 368
Requirement ................................... 368, 466
Fuel Economy ........................................... 370
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 369
Fuses .......................................................... 455
Inspecting and Changing......................... 459
Locations................................. 455, 457, 458
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 75, 450
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 311
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 424
MP3 ............................................................ 206
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 366
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 468
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 388, 467
Adding .................................................... 392
Checking ................................................. 389
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 378
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 454
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 388, 467
Viscosity .......................................... 388, 467
Open Source Licenses ............................... 240
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 385, 462 Opening/Closing
Hatch .............................................. 119, 385
Hood....................................................... 386
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 448
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 332
Pandora® ................................................... 204
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 361
Parking Brake ........................................... 354
Parking Sensor System ............................. 362
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 319
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74
Power Windows ....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving In Snow and Ice....................................... 322
Rain ........................................................ 322
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 431
R
Radio (FM)................................................ 186
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 190
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 189
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 189
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 471
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 368
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 368, 466
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 351, 408, 469
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 416
Bulbs ...................................................... 399
Fuses ...................................... 455, 457, 458
Tires........................................................ 411
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 402
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 470
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 143
Right Selector Wheel ................................. 98
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