engine ACURA NSX 2021 User Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P338)
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for regenerative bra king.
You cannot shift up or down while in EV mode.
When the transmission is in (D (D-paddle shift mode)The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the gear selection
indicator becomes more prominent.
The sequential mode is automatically canceled and the gear selection indicator
returns to ordinary display un der the following conditions.
•Hold the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
•Once you start traveling at a constant speed.
•The vehicle comes to a complete stop.
•When you change to another Integrated Dynamics System mode.
The sequential mode automatically shifts under following condition
•Accelerator pedal depressed beyond the click.
•Engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone.
•Engine speed reaches idle speed while deceleration.
When the transmission is in M (Manual) modeThe vehicle will go into the sequential m ode, and the gear position indicator goes
off and only the gear selection indicator is displayed.
You can cancel this mode by pressing the button, pulling the
( + paddle
shifter for a few seconds or changing Integrated Dynamics System mode to
QUIET . When the sequential mode is canceled, the display is changed from only
the gear selection indicator to both of th e gear position indicator and the gear
selection indicator.
The transmission automatically shi fts up from 1st to 2nd and does not
automatically shift up between 2nd and 9th gear.D/M
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
( -
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Gear Selection Indicator
Gear Selection Indicator
Gear Selection Indicator Gear Position IndicatorD (Drive)
D-Paddle
M (Manual)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 379)
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
Lights (P405)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Under the Hatch (P390)
●Check engine oil and engine coolant.
Add when necessary.
Tires (P411)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install winter tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance
(UHP) tires in low ambient temperatures.
2 Cold Weather Driving (P420)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 435)
Flat Tire (P 437)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 456)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 449)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 461)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 454)
●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 466)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not turn the power system on with the garage
door closed. Even when th e garage door is open,
drive out of the garage i mmediately after turning the
power system on.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a n
authorized Acura NSX dealer for a replacement.
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank Cap Sun Visors
U.S. models Canadian models
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
Cap
High Voltage System Components
U.S. models Canadian models
Dashboard
U.S. models only
Air Conditioner System U.S. models Canadian models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.•Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 457
•Comes on along with the brake
system indicator (amber) - Immediately
stop in a safe place. Contact an authorized
Acura NSX dealer for repair. The brake
pedal becomes harder to operate. Depress
the pedal further than you normally do.
• Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 457
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system starts.
• Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the engine oil pressure system.•Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, then contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the power
system did not turn on. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.• Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 477
•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for it to cool
down. Then, take the vehicle to an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 456
•Comes on if there is a problem
with the gear shift mechanism.• Comes on and gear position indicator
blinks at the same time - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
• Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
• Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.• Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 456
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 404
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
• Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 385
•Appears when the temperatur e of the transmission is
starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•It may not be possible to use the paddle shifters.
• Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.•You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
• Immediately stop in a safe place in
(P.
• Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.•Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 421
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 133
•Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.• Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 422
•Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to turn on the power system or the key is not within
operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.• Bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 450
•Appears three seconds after you bring the keyless
access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button when To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button appears. To Start Engine: Brake + Push
appears sequentially.• Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of
the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 450
•Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or ON.
2 Turning on the Power P. 325
•Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while the vehicle is moving.• The message will disappear after six seconds or when
the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
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