heating ACURA NSX 2020 Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 127
Climate Control System P. 155
2Features P. 161
Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166
Customized Features P. 244 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 267
2 Driving P. 309
Before Driving P. 310 Towing a Trailer P. 320
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 369
2Maintenance P. 375
Before Performing Maintenance P. 376 Maintenance MinderTM
P. 379
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 404 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 419
2Handling the Unexpected P. 431
Tools P. 432 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 433
Overheating P. 450 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 452
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 464
2Information P. 467
Specifications P. 468 Identi fication Numbers P. 470
Emissions Testing P. 473 Warranty Coverages P. 475
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if any door or the trunk (hatch) is not
completely closed.
• Appears if any door or the trunk (hatch) is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.•Goes off when all doors and the trunk (hatch) are closed.
•Appears if there is a problem with the radiator system.•Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by an author ized Acura NSX dealer as
soon as possible.
• Appears when there is a pr oblem with the headlights.•Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safely, have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible.
• Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.• Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.Models with
parking sensor
system
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
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. 2If 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 probl em 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 tempor ary problem with the gear
shift mechanism and initia lization 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 tempor ary problem is fixed.•Initialization will be completed when the engine is
restarted.
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uuGauges and DisplaysuGauges
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Instrument Panel
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Shows the remaining High Voltage battery charge level. ■ Electric motor
The degree to which the electric motor is being powered is displayed by the readings
on the ASSIST side.
■ Battery charge in progress
The degree to which the High Voltage battery is being charged is displayed by the readings on the CHARGE side.
■Temperature Gauge
■High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
■ASSIST/CHARGE Gauge
1Temperature Gauge
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 450
1High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
The High Voltage battery ch arge level may decrease
under the following conditions: • When the 12-volt battery has been replaced.
• When the 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
• When the High Voltage battery control system
corrects its reading.
The charge level readi ng will be corrected
automatically while driving.
Changes in the temperature of the High Voltage
battery can increase or decrease the battery’s
charging capacity. If temp erature changes cause the
battery’s capacity to change, the number of
indicators in the battery ch arge level gauge may also
change, even if the amount of charging remains the
same.
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■ Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb labe l or specifications page for the specified
pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unev enly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride ha rshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in all
tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 – 2 psi (10 – 20 kPa, 0.1 – 0.2 kgf/cm2
)
per month.
■ Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems. Look for: • Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire . Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the wheel
alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 412
• Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 4 – 6 psi (30 – 40 kPa, 0.3 – 0.4 kgf/cm 2
) higher than
if checked when cold.
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the tires
if you feel a consistent vi bration while driving. New
tires and any that have be en removed and reinstalled
should be properly balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows: •The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■ First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
uPut the transmission into (P and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
uNo steam or spray present : Keep the power system on and open the hatch.
uSteam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hatch.
1How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hatch if steam is coming
out.
H
H
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uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the
temperature gauge pointer comes down.
uIf the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
2 Checking the Coolant P. 396
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
■ Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on and check the
temperature gauge. If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume
driving. If it has not gone down, contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact an authorized Acura
NSX dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer flush the
system with proper antifree ze as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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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
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
Precautions .............................................. 376
Remote Transmitter ................................. 418
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 401
Safety ...................................................... 377
Service Items............................................ 382
Tires ........................................................ 407
Transmission Fluids .................................. 399
Under the Hood and Hatch ...................... 385
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 452
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 313
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 426
MP3 ............................................................ 208
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 369
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 470
O
Odometer .................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 390, 469
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 391 Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Level Symbol............................... 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 390, 469
Viscosity .......................................... 390, 469
Open Source Licenses ............................... 242
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 387, 464
Opening/Closing Hatch .............................................. 119, 387
Hood....................................................... 388
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 450
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 334
Pandora ®................................................. 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 364
Parking Brake ........................................... 357
Parking Sensor System ............................. 365
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System Turning on .............................................. 321
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74Power Windows
....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving
In Snow and Ice ...................................... 324
Rain ........................................................ 324
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 433
R
Radio (FM) ................................................ 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 191
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 473
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 371
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 371, 468
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 354, 410, 471
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 418
Bulbs ...................................................... 401
Fuses ...................................... 457, 459, 460
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