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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection 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 Wa
sher Fluid......... 400
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 401
Checking 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 TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance a ccording to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder an d maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire grad ed 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual co nditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant sy stem only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Dust and Pollen Filters
The climate control system is equipped wi th dust and pollen filters that collect
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance Minder TM
messages will let
you know when to replace the filters.
We recommend that you replace the dust an d pollen filters sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1Air Conditioning
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’ s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed.
The air conditioner labe l is found under the hood:
2 Safety Labels P. 68
2 Specifications P. 468
Canadian models
: Caution
: Flammable Refrigerant
: Requires Registered
Technician to Service
: Air Conditioning
System
1Dust and Pollen Filters
If the airflow from the climate control system deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up
easily, the filters may need to be replaced. Please
contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
replacement.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks ■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■ What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized Acura NSX dealer. ■ What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
1If the 12-Volt Battery Chargi ng System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the power system. Restarting the power system may
rapidly discharg e the battery.
1If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be damaged. If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest authorized
Acura NSX dealer at 31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have
your vehicle inspected.
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ........................................... 75, 452
A AAC ........................................................... 208
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 362
Accessories and Modifications ................ 426
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 153
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 335
Active Damper System Indicator ............... 74
AcuraLink ................................................. 304
Adding the Coolant ................................. 397
Additives Coolant .......................................... 396, 398
Washer ................................................... 400
Adjusting
Mirrors.................................................... 141
Seats....................................................... 144
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 350
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 155
Changing the Mode................................ 156 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ...................................... 157, 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 156
Sensors .................................................... 159
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 155
Air Pressure ....................................... 408, 469
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care ............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator .............................................. 55, 78
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 56
Sensors ...................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Android Auto ............................................ 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Indicator .................................................... 78
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 216
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 165
Audio System ............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 181
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 170
Closing Apps ........................................... 180
Error Messages ........................................ 223
General Information ................................ 226
Home Screen ........................................... 173
iPod ......................................................... 199 Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 183
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 208
Reactivating ............................................ 164
Recommended Devices............................ 227
Remote Controls ..................................... 165
Security Code .......................................... 164
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 183
Status Area ............................................. 179
Theft Protection ...................................... 164
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 227
USB Ports ................................................ 163
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 171
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 167
Authorized Manuals ................................ 477
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 118
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 360
Indicator............................................ 72, 360
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 72, 360
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) .................................................... 132
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 101
Average Speed ......................................... 101
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Index
B Battery12-Volt .................................................... 417 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .......................................... 75, 452
Charging (AGM Battery) .......................... 417
High Voltage ........................................... 356
Jump Starting .......................................... 448
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 417
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 418
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 152
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 211
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 270
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 66
Brake System ............................................. 357
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 362
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 360
Brake Assist System ................................. 363
Fluid ........................................................ 400
Foot Brake ............................................... 359
Parking Brake .......................................... 357
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 ........................... 155
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...................................... 157, 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 156
Sensors ................................................... 159
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 155
Clock ......................................................... 104
Cold Weather ........................................... 416
Console Compartment ............................. 151
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 .......................................... 343
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 82
CRUISE MAIN Indicator .............................. 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 152
Customized Features ............................... 244
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 134
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 448
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Index
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 71, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 78, 453
Gear Position ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 81
Immobilizer System ................................... 81
Keyless Access System............................... 82
Lights On .................................................. 81
Low Fuel ................................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure ....................................... 70
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 80, 352, 354, 455
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 452
POWER SYSTEM ....................................... 74
READY ...................................................... 74
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 37, 77
Security System Alarm............................... 82
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 55, 78
System Message ....................................... 80
Transmission System ................................. 76
Turn Signal ............................................... 81
Vehicle Stability Assist TM
(VSA ®)
System ............................................ 79, 346
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 79, 347
Information .............................................. 467
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 336
QUIET Mode ........................................... 339
SPORT Mode........................................... 339
SPORT+ Mode ........................................ 340
TRACK Mode .......................................... 340 Interior Lights
........................................... 149
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 141
Inverter Coolant ............................... 398, 469
J Jump Starting ........................................... 448
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 106
Keyless Access System ............................... 107
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 114
Keys ........................................................... 105
Lockout Prevention .................................. 114
Number Tag ............................................ 106
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 325
L
Language (HFL) ......................................... 272
Launch Control ......................................... 341
Lights ................................................. 131, 401
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting
control).................................................. 132
Bulb Replacement .................................... 401
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 134
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Interior .................................................... 149
Light Switches ......................................... 131 Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................ 130
Load Limits ................................................ 313
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 118
From Inside ............................................. 115
From Outside .......................................... 107
Keys ........................................................ 105
Using a Key ............................................. 114
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 114
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 452
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 77
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 106
Low Oil Level ............................................ 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 70
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 313
Lumbar Support ....................................... 145
M
Maintenance ............................................. 375
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 417
Brake Fluid .............................................. 400
Cleaning ................................................. 420
Climate Control System ........................... 419
Coolant ........................................... 396, 398
Cooling System ....................................... 396
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 398
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 379
Oil ........................................................... 391
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Index
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
Overheating............................................. 450
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 445
Premium Gasoline............................ 371, 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 Door s from the Inside...... 115
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 227
USB Ports ................................................... 163
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 107VVehicle Identification Number
................ 470
Vehicle Stability Assist TM
(VSA ®) .............. 346
Off Button............................................... 347
Off Indicator...................................... 79, 347
System Indicator ................................ 79, 346
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 TM
).............. 346
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 ..................... 136, 157
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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