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4.Recheck the air pressure using the gauge
on the air compressor.
uDo not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
5. If the air pressure is:
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 462
• 32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another five
minutes or until you reach the nearest
service station if less than five minutes
away. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uStop and check the air pressure again. If
the air pressure does not go down after
the five minute drive, you do not need to
check the pressure any more. Drive to
the nearest service station to fix or
replace the tire.
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• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less than
32 psi (220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 32 psi (220 kPa).
2 Injecting Sealant and Air P. 435
Then drive carefully for five more minutes
or until you reach the nearest service station
if less than five minutes away.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uYou should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Refer to the driver’s doorja mb label for the specified
pressure.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
Deflation ButtonAir Pressure Gauge
Air Compressor Switch
OFF
ON
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6.Repackage and properly stow the kit.
uEnsure the sealant bottl e is inserted with
the sealant/air hose pa rallel to the tool
box to prevent the bottle/hose damage.
Sealant/Air Hose
Tool Box
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire. 1.Take the kit out of the box.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 434
2. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
3. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve
stem.
4. Attach the air compressor hose onto the
tire valve stem.
Screw the air compressor hose until it is
tightly connected to the valve stem.
5. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
uBe careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
2 Accessory Power Socket P. 153
6. Turn the power system on.
uKeep the power system on while
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 67
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.Tire Valve Stem Valve Cap
Tire Valve Stem
Air Compressor
Hose
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Handling the Unexpected
7.Turn the air compressor switch on to
inflate the tire.
uThe compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
uIf you have turned the power system
on, keep the power system on while
injecting air.
8. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
9. Turn off the kit.
uCheck the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
uIf overinflated, press the deflation button.
10. Unplug the kit from the accessory power socket.
11. Unscrew the air hose from the tire valve
stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
12. Push the deflation button until the gauge
returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
13. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Air Compressor Switch
OFF
ON
Deflation Button Air Pressure Gauge
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuHandling of the Jack
Handling the Unexpected
Handling of the JackYour vehicle has jacking points as shown.
When replacing your tires, consult an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
1Handling of the Jack
Many types of jacks and jack stands, as well as
improper lifting procedures , may cause side sill and
underbody damage. Please consult an authorized
Acura NSX dealer about prop er lifting equipment and
methods.Jacking Points
Jacking Points
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
Tire pressure is significantly low in one or more of the tires. If there is a
problem with the TPMS, the indicato r blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on. ■ What to do when th e indicator comes on
Drive carefully, avoid abrupt or sharp cornering, and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.
■ What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by an author ized Acura NSX dealer as soon as
possible.1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 157, 158
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
Door Open Message ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 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 ................................................... 357
Cold Weather ......................................... 416
Cruise Control ........................................ 343
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 325
Shifting Gear .......................................... 326
Turning on the Power ............................. 321
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138Dual 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 .............................. 357
Indicator .................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 71, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 346
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
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Index
Tires........................................................ 413
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 404
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 472
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 143
Right Selector Wheel ................................. 98
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 ............................................. 154
Seats .......................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Seat Heaters ........................................... 154
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 ................... 334Setting 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 .................................... 371, 468
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- Drive TM
(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)........ 351
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 140
Stopping .................................................... 364
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
................................. 159
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 433
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 352
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) .................................................... 352
Transmission ....................................... 23, 326
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 325, 326
Fluids .............................................. 399, 469
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 76, 328
Number................................................... 470
Sequential Mode ..................................... 331
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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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