emergency towing ACURA NSX 2022 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 122 Security System P. 125 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 128
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 144 Adjusting the Seats P. 146 Interior Convenience Items P. 150
Audio Error Messages P. 222General Information on the Audio System P. 225
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 269 AcuraLink ® P. 303
When Driving P. 319 Braking P. 355Parking Your Vehicle P. 362
Refueling P. 369 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 372
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 385 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 407 12-Volt Battery P. 417 Remote Transmitter Care P. 418
Cleaning P. 420 Accessories and Modifications P. 428 Storage P. 430
Power System Won’t Start P. 447 If th e 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 450
Fuses P. 460 Emergency Towing P. 465 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 466
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 473 Reporting Safety Defects P. 474
Authorized Manuals P. 480 Client Service Information P. 481
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 307
MaintenanceP. 375
Handling the UnexpectedP. 433
InformationP. 469
IndexP. 482
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 433)
Flat Tire (P 435)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 454)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 447)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 460)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 452)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hatch, open the hatch,
and let the power system and the engine
cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 465)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 324—
Transmission
System Indicator
•The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.• Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.• When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
• Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to an authorized Acura NSX dealer
for inspection.
—
•The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if
there is a problem with the
transmission system.• Immediately stop in a safe place.2 Emergency Towing P. 465
•Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
• The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 458
•Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 465
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 434
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 435
Handling of the Jack ......................... 446
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure ................... 447
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 448
Emergency Power System Off........... 449
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 450
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 452 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 454
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 454
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 455
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 455
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 456
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 457 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 458
If the Check Engine Oil Level Warning Appears .............................................459
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 460
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 464
Emergency Towing ........................... 465
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.... 466
If You Cannot Open the Hatch............467
Refueling
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container .... 468
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressure using the gauge
on the air compressor.
u Do 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. 465
•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).
u Stop 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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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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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle

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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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