warning ACURA NSX 2022 Repair Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood. 1.Remove the maintenance cover.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 417
2.Slide the terminal cover on your vehicle’s
12-volt battery positive + terminal as
shown.
3. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
5. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
1Jump Starting Procedure
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Terminal Cover
Booster Battery
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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.
u Put the transmission into
(P and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the power system on and open the hatch.
u Steam 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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uuOverheating uHow 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 goes down.
u If 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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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N when you turn
the power system on.
u Check to verify the
(N position on the
instrument panel is selected and if the
indicator on the
(N button is
illuminating or blinking.
u The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 319
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 465
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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Check Engine Oil Level Warning Appears
Handling the Unexpected
If the Check Engine Oil Level Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil level is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
Check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 391
1If the Check Engine Oil Level Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediatelyM
This system activates after the engine warms up. If
the outside temperature is extremely low, you may
have to drive for a long time until the system senses
the engine oil levelM
If the warning appears again, turn the power system
off, and contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs immediately.
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.1.Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool box in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 434
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and completely.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel systemM
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its sealM
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuelM
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Turn the power system off, and keep
heat, sparks, and flames away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel
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Index
Doors......................................................... 109
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door Open Message .................................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 117
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 410
Driver Information Interface .................... 102
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ....................................................... 307
Braking .................................................... 355
Cold Weather .......................................... 416
Cruise Control ......................................... 341
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 323
Shifting Gear ........................................... 324
Turning on the Power .............................. 319
Driving Position Memory System ............. 141
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 323
Creeping ................................................. 323
Fluids ............................................... 399, 471
Kickdown ................................................ 323
Operating the Shift Button................. 25, 326
Shifting.................................................... 324
Dust and Pollen Filters .............................. 419E
Elapsed Time............................................. 105
Electric Parking Brake .............................. 355
Indicator.................................................... 75
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 75, 456
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 82, 455
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 344
Emergency ................................................ 465
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 124
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 475
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 14
Engine ....................................................... 472
Coolant ........................................... 396, 471
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 450
Oil ................................................... 390, 471
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 389
Engine Coolant ......................................... 396
Adding the Coolant................................. 397
Checking the Coolant ............................. 396
Overheating ............................................ 452
Engine Oil Adding .................................................... 394
Changing ................................................ 395
Check Engine Oil Level Warning .............. 459
Checking................................................. 391
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 74
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 390
Temperature Gauge ................................ 101 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 82
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 422
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 145
F
Features.................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 419
Oil .......................................................... 395
Flat Tire ..................................................... 435
Floor Mats ................................................ 421
Fluids Brake .............................................. 400, 471
Dual Clutch Transmission ................ 399, 471
Engine Coolant ............................... 396, 471
Inverter Coolant .............................. 398, 471
Twin Motor Unit ............................. 399, 471
Windshield Washer ......................... 400, 470
FM Radio .................................................. 188
Foot Brake ................................................ 357
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Fuel ..................................................... 27, 369
Economy................................................. 372
Gauge ...................................................... 99
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 105
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Range ..................................................... 105
Refueling ................................................ 369
Requirement ................................... 369, 470
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Index
Fuel Economy........................................... 372
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 27, 370
Fuses ......................................................... 460
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 464
Locations ................................ 460, 462, 463
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 372
Gauge ...................................................... 99
Information............................................. 369
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 105
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................ 369
Gauges ........................................................ 99
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 326
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 324
Glass (care) ....................................... 420, 425
Glove Box ................................................. 152
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 446
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 433
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 269
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ........................................... 282
Displaying Messages ............................... 298
HFL Buttons ............................................ 269 HFL Menus .............................................. 272
HFL Status Display ................................... 271
Limitations for Manua
l Operation ............ 271
Making a Call .......................................... 291
Options During a Call .............................. 295
Phone Setup ............................................ 277
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 286
Receiving a Call ....................................... 295
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 296
Ring Tone ................................................ 281
Roadside Assistance ................................. 302
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 297
Speed Dial ............................................... 283
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 280
Hatch ......................................................... 122
Unable to Open ....................................... 467
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 6
Headlights ................................................. 134
Aiming .................................................... 401
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control).................................................. 135
Dimming ......................................... 134, 137
Operating ................................................ 134
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 269
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
High Voltage Battery ............................... 354
High-Performance Driving ....................... 313
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 321
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 266
Honda App License Agreement ............... 227Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel-
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®).......... 11
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission............. 472
Vehicle Identification ............................... 472
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 450
Immobilizer System .................................. 125
Indicator.................................................... 85
Indicators .................................................... 74
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 79, 454
Active Damper System............................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 76, 358
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 76, 358
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 77
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 455
Brake Wear ............................................... 78
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 86, 342
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 86, 341
Door and Trunk (Hatch) Open ............. 37, 92
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 75
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 75, 456
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 82, 455
Gear Position............................................. 80
High Beam ................................................ 85
Immobilizer System ................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 86
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Index
Mirrors...................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Door ....................................................... 145
Exterior ................................................... 145
Interior Rearview ..................................... 144
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 428
MP3 ........................................................... 208
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 367
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 472
O
Odometer................................................. 104
Oil (Engine) ...................................... 390, 471
Adding ................................................... 394
Check Engine Oil Level Warning.............. 459
Checking ................................................ 391
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 380
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 74
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 390, 471
Viscosity.......................................... 390, 471
Open Source Licenses .............................. 241
Opening
Hatch...................................... 122, 387, 467
Opening/Closing Hatch.............................................. 122, 387
Hood ...................................................... 388
Power Windows...................................... 128 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 130
Outside Temperature Display .................. 104
Overheating .............................................. 452
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 332
Pandora® ................................................. 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 127
Parking ...................................................... 362
Parking Brake ........................................... 355
Parking Sensor System ............................. 363
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 134
POWER Button .......................................... 130
Power System Turning on .............................................. 319
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 78
Power Windows ........................................ 128
Precautions While Driving
In Snow and Ice ....................................... 322
Rain ......................................................... 322
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 435
R
Radio (FM)................................................. 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 191Range
........................................................ 105
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 475
READY Indicator ......................................... 78
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 139
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 144
Refueling .................................................. 369
Fuel Gauge................................................ 99
Gasoline .......................................... 369, 470
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 14
Regulations ............................... 352, 410, 473
Remote Transmitter ................................. 115
Replacement Battery .................................................... 418
Bulbs ....................................................... 401
Fuses ....................................... 460, 462, 463
Tires ........................................................ 413
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 404
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 474
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 104
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 145
Right Selector Wheel ............................... 102
S
Safe Driving................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
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Index
Safety Message............................................. 3
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 40
Checking ................................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 41
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ............................................. 39, 81
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 81
Seat Heaters .............................................. 155
Seats .......................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 155
Security System ......................................... 125
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 86
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat ...... 65
Sequential Mode ...................................... 329
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 332
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108
Shift Button......................................... 25, 324 Operation ................................................ 326
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 25, 324
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 56
Siri ® Eyes Free ............................................ 214
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 192
Snow Tires ................................................. 415
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH- AWD® System ............................................ 15
Spark Plugs ................................................ 470 Specifications
............................................ 470
Specified Fuel ................................... 369, 470
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )....... 349
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 362
Storage ...................................................... 430
Summer Tires ............................................ 415
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 130
System Message Indicator .......................... 84
T
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 100
Temperature Sensor ................................. 160
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 435
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 350
Indicator............................................ 84, 457
Tires ........................................................... 407
Air Pressure ..................................... 408, 471
Chains..................................................... 415
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 407
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 435
Inspection ............................................... 407 Labeling .................................................. 408
Regulations ............................................. 410
Rotation.................................................. 414
Summer .................................................. 415
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 435
Wear Indicators....................................... 412
Winter .................................................... 415
Tools ......................................................... 434
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 318
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 318
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 465
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 350
Transmission ....................................... 25, 324
Dual Clutch............................... 25, 323, 324
Fluids .............................................. 399, 471
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 326
Number .................................................. 472
Sequential Mode..................................... 329
TRIP Button .............................................. 103
Trip Meter ................................................ 104
Troubleshooting ...................................... 433
Blown Fuse ............................. 460, 462, 463
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 465
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 435
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 452
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 447
Premium Gasoline ........................... 369, 470
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