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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. 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).
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 indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle insp ected 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. 321
If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
■Reasons for the symbol to appear
Appears when the engine oil level is low.
■What to do as soon as the symbol appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
Check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 391
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. 462
1If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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 level.
If the symbol appears agai n, turn the power system
off, and contact an author ized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs immediately.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed 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 da mage 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’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break. You will also damage the
vehicle’s drive system.
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Index
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 ............................................. 155
Seats .......................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Seat Heaters ........................................... 155
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 ................... 334
Setting 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 .................................... 370, 468
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)........ 350
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 140
Stopping .................................................... 363
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 ................................. 160
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 433
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 351
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) .................................................... 351
Transmission ....................................... 23, 326
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 325, 326
Fluids .............................................. 399, 469
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 76, 328
Number................................................... 470
Sequential Mode ..................................... 331
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
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