washer fluid Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Guide

*if equipped
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the following benefits are
available:
Towing services—full cost of towing to the closest authorized Acura NSX dealer
Roadside assistance—jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
Trip planning—detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
U.S. customers
(800) 594-8500
Canadian customers
(800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client Relations
Your authorized Acura NSX dealer should be able to answer any questions you have about your
vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, you can call Acura
Client Relations (see page 213):
U.S. customers
Main line: (800) 382-2238
NSX specialists: (844) 68-ACURA [682-2872]
Canadian customers
Main line: (888) 922-8729
NSX specialists: (844) 9MYNSX9 [969-6799]
ACURALINK®* .............................................................110
AcuraLink Messages ........................................................ 110
Subscription Features ..................................................... 112
NAVIGATION*
............................................................ 114
Basic Navigation Operation .......................................... 114
Entering a Destination .................................................... 118
Routing ........................................................................\
...... 122
DRIVING
...................................................................... 125
Before Driving ................................................................... 125
High Voltage Battery Maintenance ............................. 127
Maximum Load Limit ...................................................... 127
Starting to Drive .............................................................. 130
Shifting........................................................................\
....... 132
Car Wash Mode
................................................................ 135
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .............................. 136
Braking ........................................................................\
....... 139
Automatic Brake Hold .................................................... 141
Cruise Control .................................................................. 143
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) ..................................... 145
Parking Sensor System* ................................................. 146
Multi-View Rear Camera ................................................ 147
Refueling ........................................................................\
....148
High-Performance Driving ............................................. 150
Cold or Rainy Weather Driving ..................................... 155
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ................................156
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
................... 156
Emergency Power System Off ...................................... 157
Jump Starting ................................................................... 158
Overheating ...................................................................... 160
Emergency Towing ........................................................... 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
................... 163Tire Repair Kit
...................................................................
166
Fuse Locations .................................................................. 168
MAINTENANCE
.......................................................... 175
Safety Precautions........................................................... 175
Maintenance Minder
™ .................................................... 177
Under the Hood ............................................................... 182
Under the Hatch ..............................................................184
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.. 185
Engine Coolant ................................................................. 189
Inverter Coolant ............................................................... 191
Window Washer Fluid ..................................................... 191
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
. 192
Checking the 12-Volt Battery ........................................ 193
Changing Wiper Blades .................................................. 195
Tire Information ............................................................... 197
Tire Labeling..................................................................... 202
DOT Tire Quality Grading
............................................. 204
Testing of Readiness Codes ........................................... 206
Long-Term Storage
......................................................... 207
Paint Care ........................................................................\
. 208
SPECIFICATIONS
....................................................... 209
CLIENT INFORMATION
............................................. 211
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting .......... 211
Contact Us ........................................................................\
213
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ............ 214
EPA Contact Information ............................................... 214
Warranty Coverages ........................................................ 215
Disclosures ....................................................................... 216
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ........................................219
INDEX........................................................................\
.. 223 In the event of a collision, call Acura Roadside Assistance

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap)
12-Volt Battery
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
n Opening the Hatch
Park the
vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
Press the hatch release handle on the driver’s door.
Lift the hatch up most of the way. The hydraulic supports will
lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12 inches (30 cm),
then press down firmly with your hands.
Hatch Release Button
n Removing the Engine Compartment Cover
Pull up on the co
ver to pull it off the pins.
Engine
CoversCompartment

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
n Adding Coolant
Make sure
the engine and radiator are cool.
Turn the reserve tank cap counterclockwise and relieve any
pressure in the coolant system. Do not push the cap down
when turning.
Push down and turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches the MAX
mark. Put the cap back on the reserve tank and tighten.
Reserve Tank
Cap
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.
WARNING
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately;
they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Inverter Coolant
Check the inverter coolant level every time you refuel
n
Checking the Inverter

Coolant Level
Open the hood.
If the inverter coolant is below the MIN level, have your
vehicle serviced at an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
MA X
MIN
Filler
Tank
Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid is low, a message will appear on the driver information interface. Do not
overfill the reservoir.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield
washer pump.
NOTICE

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CLIENT INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONS
n Fluids
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Twin Motor Unit Flui d
Specified
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
Capacity ChangeAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1 2.75 US qt (2.6ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Change Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Chang eAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.56 US qt (2.42ℓ)
Clutch
Transmissio n
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Inverter Coolant
Recommended
Capacity Change
filter including
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ )
Specified Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil,

Type3, 0W-40
Chang e7 .7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Ratio
Capacity
Specifie d
Ratio
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type250/50 with distilled water 4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ ) in the
reserve tank and heater )
Capacity
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type250/50 with distilled water
0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Twin Motor Unit Flui dSpecified
Specified Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
Capacity Change Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.75 US qt (2.6ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Change Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Chang
e
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.56 US qt (2.42ℓ)
Clutch
Transmissio n
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan t
Inverter C oolant
Recommended
Capacity Change
filter including
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ )
Specifie d Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil,

Type3, 0W-40
Chang e7 .7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Ratio
Capacity
Specifie d
Ratio Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled water 4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ ) in the
reserve tank and heater )
Capacity Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled water 0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
n Tires
Regular Size
Front
245/35ZR19 (93Y
)
Rear
305/30ZR20 (103Y )
Pressure Front
32 (220 [2.2])
psi (kPa [kgf/c m
2])Rear
32 (220 [2.2])
Wheel Size Front
19 X 8 1/2J
Rear
20 X 11J
Re
gula r
CLIENT INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may have about
the vehicle.
Q:
How do I set the

vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles

without navigation, see page 79. For vehicles with navigation, the time is
automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:
Why doesn’

t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A:
The brake pedal must be pressed to start

the engine.
Q:
What is the AUT

O setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in the AUTO

position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn on or off
depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:
Only the driv

er’s door unlocks when I shift to Park (P). Can both doors unlock?
A:
On the HOME Screen,

select Settings, then Vehicle, then Keyless Access Setup, then Door
Unlock Mode. Select “All Doors.”
Q:
After m

y battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a code.
Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases, you do not need

to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio system,
and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Cruise control ................................................................. 143
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed ................................... 144
Canceling Cruise Control ......................................... 144
Setting the Vehicle Speed ....................................... 144
Customized features ....................................................... 78
Devices That Emit Radio W

aves
................................. 216
Display Audio .................................................................. 84
Apps or Widgets .......................................................... 85
Changing Icon Order .................................................. 85
Wi-Fi Connection ........................................................ 87
Doors Auto Pop-Out Main S

witch
...................................... 55
Door Operation ........................................................... 57
Inner Handle ................................................................ 58
Lock tab ........................................................................\
. 57
Master door-lock switch ............................................ 57
Unlocking/Locking the Doors ................................... 55
Unlocking the Hatch .................................................. 56
Driver Information Interface ......................................... 51
Driving Changing the Power Mode
...................................... 131
Cold Weather

Driving
............................................... 155
Electronic Gear Selector .......................................... 132
Emergency Shutdown ................................................ 18
Exterior Checks .......................................................... 125
High-Performance Driving ...................................... 150
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ....................... 136
Interior Checks ........................................................... 126
Launch Control .......................................................... 137
Rear camera ............................................................... 147
Refueling ..................................................................... 148
Sequential Shift Mode ............................................. 133Emergency engine stop
................................................
157
Exterior lights .................................................................. 60
Floor mats ........................................................................\
. 69
FM Radio Commands ................................................... 221
Frequentl

y-asked questions
........................................ 211
Fuses Changing
..................................................................... 1 74
Location ...................................................................... 168
HandsFr

eeLink
................................................................ 101
Call history ................................................................. 107
Dialing ........................................................................\
104
E-mail ........................................................................\
. 108
Pairing a phone ..................................................... 8, 103
Phonebook ................................................................. 105
Siri Eyes-Fr

ee
.............................................................. 109
SMS text messaging ................................................ 108
Speed dial .......................................................... 106, 107
TALK button ............................................................... 102
Voice recognition ......................................................... 11
HandsFreeLink contr

ols
................................................ 101
Hatch Main Switch
.................................................................. 58
Opening the Hatch ..................................................... 58
Unlocking the Hatch .................................................. 56
High-Performance Driving...........................................

150
High-Voltage System Precautions
............................... 18
HomeLink ........................................................................\
.. 74
In Case of a C

ollision
....................................................... 18
Instrument Panel ............................................................. 45
Brightness Control ...................................................... 61
Driver Information Interface..................................... 51Instrument panel indicators
..................................
45, 48
Anti-Lock Brake S ystem ............................................ 46
Automatic brake hold ................................................ 50
Brake system ......................................................... 46, 47
Brake Wear .................................................................. 49
Charging system ........................................................ 46
check engine light ...................................................... 46
CRUISE ........................................................................\
.. 50
Electric Power Steering .............................................. 47
Exterior lights ............................................................... 50
High beams .................................................................. 50
Immobilizer ................................................................. 49
Immobilizer/security system ................................... 49
Keyless Access S

ystem
............................................... 47
Low fuel ........................................................................\
48
Low oil pressur

e
.......................................................... 46
Low tire pr

essure
........................................................ 48
Parking brake...............................................................

48
Power system............................................................... 47
Ready
........................................................................\
.... 49
Seat belt reminder ..................................................... 48
Supplemental Restraint S

ystem
.............................. 47
System message ......................................................... 48
Turn signals/hazards on ............................................. 50
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................................... 47
VSA ........................................................................\
........ 50
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........................... 136
Interior lights .................................................................... 61
iPod® Commands .......................................................... 221
Jump starting .................................................................. 158
Keyless Access

System
................................................... 55Lights
Exterior lights
.............................................................. 60
Interior lights ............................................................... 61
Map Lights .................................................................... 62
Load Limit ....................................................................... 127
Long-Term Storage ....................................................... 207
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
. 193
Brak

e fluid
................................................................... 192
Engine coolant ........................................................... 189
Engine oil .................................................. 185, 186, 187
High Voltage Battery ................................................ 127
Inverter Coolant ........................................................ 191
Maintenance Minder ................................................ 177
Opening the hatch .................................................... 183
Opening the hood ..................................................... 181
Removing

the Engine Compartment Cover
......... 183
Resetting the Engine

Oil Life
.................................. 188
Service codes ............................................................. 179
Window washer fluid ............................................... 191
Wiper blades .............................................................. 195
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....... 72
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .................... 72
Door mirrors................................................................. 72
R

everse tilt-down mirrors
......................................... 73
Music search .................................................................. 222

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Navigation ...................................................................... 114
Display and controls ................................................. 116
Home address ............................................................ 118
Legend ........................................................................\
. 122
Recent places ............................................................. 120
Routing ........................................................................\
122
Saved places ............................................................... 121
Steering-wheel controls .......................................... 114
Street Addr

ess
............................................................ 119
System guidance v

oice
............................................. 117
TALK button ............................................................... 114
Trafficv ........................................................................\
. 124
Navigation Commands ................................................ 219
Overheating .................................................................... 160
Paint Care ....................................................................... 208
Pandora ........................................................................\
..... 97
Pandora® Commands ................................................... 221
Parking Sensor System ................................................. 146
Phone Commands ........................................................ 220
Power mode Changing the P

ower Mode
...................................... 131
Power system indicator..................................................

47
Readiness codes
............................................................ 206
Rear camera .................................................................... 147
Remote Transmitter ........................................................ 54
Roadside assistance ...................................................... 214
Safety Carbon monoxide gas
................................................ 16
Reporting safety defects ........................................... 44
Safety information ............................................. 14, 175
Safety label locations ................................................. 43Seat belts
........................................................................\
..
19
Fastening ....................................................................... 22
Lap/Shoulder belts ...................................................... 19
Seat Belt Inspection ................................................... 21
Seating Adjusting the driver

’s seat
......................................... 65
Driving Position Memory System ............................ 71
Heated seats ................................................................ 77
Manual Seat Adjustments ......................................... 67
Power Seat Adjustments .......................................... 68
Security system .............................................................. 49
SH-AWD Emergency Shutdown
................................................ 18
High Voltage battery .................................................. 13
In case of a collision ................................................... 18
Shifting Car Wash Mode
......................................................... 135
Electronic Gear Selector .......................................... 132
Sequential Shift Mode ............................................. 133
Siri Eyes-Fr

ee
.................................................................. 109
Specifications ................................................................ 209
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD ................................................... 13
Steering wheel Adjusting
....................................................................... 70
Steering-wheel controls ............................................ 82 Tires
Inflation Guidelines
.................................................. 197
Inspection Guidelines ............................................... 198
Tire and loading information label ........................ 199
Tire and wheel r

eplacement
.................................. 200
Tire chains................................................................\
... 201
Tire identification number
..................................... 203
Tire labeling ............................................................... 202
Tire Pressur

e Monitor System (TPMS)
.................. 163
Tire quality grading .................................................. 204
Tire repair kit .............................................................. 166
Tire service life .......................................................... 200
Tire terminology ....................................................... 203
Ultra High Performance tir

es.................................. 155
Wear indicators
......................................................... 198
Winter tires ................................................................ 201
Towing Emergency towing
.................................................... 162
Turn Signal ........................................................................\
62
USB ........................................................................\
............ 80
USB Commands ............................................................. 221
USB Flash Drive ................................................................ 96
Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA)
...................................... 145
Voice command index .................................................. 219
Voice P

ortal Commands
.............................................. 219
Warranty ........................................................................\
. 215
Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................ 87Window
Power windows
........................................................... 59
Window washer fluid ............................................... 191
Wipers Front Wipers
................................................................. 63
Intermittent wipers ................................................... 64
Wiper blades .............................................................. 195