2017 Acura NSX brake

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on
the side of the reservoir. We recommend using Acura Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4.
Pour the fluid carefully.
If the fluid level is at or below the MIN mark, have the vehicle
inspected for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as possible.
MINBrake Reservoir
MAX
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
NOTICE
Checking the 12-Volt Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
Remove the cover by pressing the tabs. Slide the terminal cover
over the (+) terminal.
AGM-labeled batteries can be damaged if improperly charged.
See your authorized Acura NSX dealer for charging information.
Ta bCove r
Terminal Cover
For jump starting, see page 158.

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
n Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace y
our tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and maximum
cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a different size or
construction can cause certain vehicle systems to work incorrectly. It is best to replace all
four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of
the original wheels. Only use TPMS-specified wheels approved for your vehicle.
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the owner’s manual.
WARNING
n Tire Service Life
The life of y
our tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road conditions,
vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and environmental
conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is recommended
that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old. All tires,
including the spare, should be removed from service after 10 years from the date of
manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear. n
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy

or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”, snow tires, or
tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when driving.
For winter tires, select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires, and
mount them to all four wheels.
n
Tire Chains
Tire chains can be used onl
y in conjunction with winter tires. Install tire chains on the rear
tires only.
For 295/30R20 (97V) winter tires: Auto-trac 232405
For 305/30R20 (103W) XL winter tires: K-Summit K-44
Mount chains as tightly as you can, and make sure that they do not touch the brake lines or
suspension.
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of tire chains.
WARNING
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage your vehicle’s
brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting any part of the
vehicle.
NOTICE

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. Some states use these
codes for testing to verify your vehicle’s emissions components are working properly. The codes may
not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The malfunction indicator
lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times,
the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, prepare the vehicle
for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the gas tank to appro

ximately 3/4 full.
2.
Park the v

ehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.
Turn the power system on without

touching the accerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
5.
Still in Park (P), increase the engine speed

to 2.000 rpm and hold it for about three minutes.
6.
Let the engine idle for 20 seconds without

touching the accelerator.
7.
Select a nearby, lightly

traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 mph (80
km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway with the vehicle in D and in SPORT mode. Do
not use cruise control.
8.
Drive in city or suburban traffic

for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the
vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Park the v

ehicle and leave the power system off for 40 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several
days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test, or see your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Long-Term Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one month), there are
several things you should do to prepare it for storage. This helps reduce possible deterioration of
vehicle components and overall condition, which allows you to get the vehicle back on the road
with minimal delay. These are:
•
If possible, store your NSX in a garage

or enclosed area.
•
Fill the fuel tank completely

.
•
Change the engine oil and filter

.
•
Wash and dry the exterior completel

y.
•
Clean the interior. Make sur

e the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are completely dry.
•
Put the transmission in (P). Release

the parking brake.
•
Leave one window

open slightly (if the vehicle is being stored indoors).
•
Connect the 12-volt battery

to an accessory battery charger. For more information on how
to maintain your 12-volt battery, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•
If the vehicle is

to be stored for a longer period of time, it should be supported on jack
stands to raise the tires off the ground to prevent tire flat spotting. Consult an authorized
Acura NSX dealer for information about the correct jack stands.
•
Support the front wiper

blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the
windshield.
•
Cover

the vehicle with a breathable cover, one made from a porous material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials (such as plastic sheeting) may trap moisture, which can damage the
paint.

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SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
• If possible, remove the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area, remove covering, and
periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fan cycles
on and off twice). Preferably, do this once a month.
•
To maintain the High V

oltage battery, drive your vehicle for more than 30 minutes at least
once every three months.
If road conditions are not suitable or desirable for driving, the following alternate procedure can
be used to maintain the vehicle’s High Voltage battery if local laws permit idling:
1.
Remove

the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area to prevent carbon monoxide
accumulation.
2.
Depress the brake pedal and pr

ess the ENGINE START/STOP button as you normally would
to start the vehicle.
3.
Allow the vehicle

to run for 30 minutes. Time spent at idle stop still counts as part of this
30-minute run.
Paint Care
Your vehicle’s paint requires up to 60 days from the production date to fully cure. During this
time, avoid applying any wax or paint sealant-type products, as they could hinder the curing
process and affect the paint’s durability.
You may polish the paint during these 60 days if the polishes do not contain any wax or paint
sealant ingredients. Use only clean, high-quality microfiber towels or pads, as they are softer
material and have less chance of scratching the finish. It is absolutely necessary to keep the
microfiber towels or pads properly cleaned and maintained before using on your vehicle.
For more information, contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer. n
Vehicle
ModelAcura NSX
No. of Passengers :
Front 2
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingU.S. :4,497 lbs (2,040 kg)Canada :2,040 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:1 ,885 lbs (855 kg)Canada :855 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,646 lbs (1,200 kg)Canada :1,200kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantit y
Lubricant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a) 16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)
ND-OIL 11
Quantity3.72 - 4.23 oz (110 - 125 mL)
n Engine
Fuel
Engine Specification sDisplacement 213 cu-in (3,493 cm3)
NG K
Spark PlugsSILZKAR8F7S
Unleaded premium gasoline,
Type
pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.6 US gal (59 ℓ)
n Light Bulbs
LE DLEDLEDLED
LED
LEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLED
LEDLEDLEDLEDLED
Map Lights
Ambient Lights
Door Courtesy Lights
Glove Box Ligh t
Trunk Light
Headlights (Low Beam )Headlights (High Beam )
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
Front Side Marker Lights
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
Daytime Running Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights
Brake/Taillights
Rear Side Marker Lights
Taillights
Back-Up Lights
Rear License Plate Lights
High-M ount Brake Ligh t
In terior Lights
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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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CLIENT INFORMATIONCLIENT INFORMATION
Disclosures
n Devices That Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems
on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation:
AcuraLink
Audio system

Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer system Remote transmitter
Remote engine starter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Charging cable
Interactive remote control
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device. n
California Perchlorate C

ontamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may contain
perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/ for more information.
n
California Proposition 65 Warning
W

ARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
n
Event Data Recorders
This

vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
n Song by Voice Commands*
Available for tracks
stored on an iPod or USB device.
Music search
List album (specify album)
List artist (specify artist)
List composer (specify composer)
List genre (specify genre)
List playlist (specify playlist)
Play album (specify album)
Play artist (specify artist)
Play composer (specify composer) Play genre (specify genre)
Play playlist (specify playlist)
Play song (specify song)
What/Who am I listening to?
Who is this?
What’s playing?
Who’s playing?
What album is this?
*models with navigation
INDEX
AcuraLink ........................................................................\
.
110
AcuraLink messages ................................................. 110
Emergency assistance .............................................. 112
Operator assistance ................................................. 113
Roadside assistance .................................................. 214
Security Features

....................................................... 113
Subscription Features
............................................... 112
Airbags ........................................................................\
....... 24
Airbag care.................................................................... 32
Airbag system components
..................................... 30
Airbag system indicators ........................................... 28
Driver’

s knee airbag
.................................................... 26
Front airbags ................................................................ 24
Passenger Airbag Off

Indicator
................................ 29
Side airbags .................................................................. 25
Side-curtain airbags .................................................... 25
Android Auto™ ............................................................... 90
Apple® CarPlay® ............................................................. 88
Audio operation Accessory P

ower Socket
............................................ 81
Adjusting the Sound ................................................... 83
Android Auto™ ........................................................... 90
Apple® CarPlay® ........................................................ 88
Bluetooth audio .......................................................... 99
Display Audio .............................................................. 84
FM Radio ....................................................................... 92
iPod ........................................................................\
....... 94
Pandora ........................................................................\
. 97
SiriusXM Radio ............................................................ 93SOURCE
.................................................................
92–99
Steering-wheel controls ............................................ 82
USB flash drive ............................................................. 96
USB port....................................................................... 80
Bluetooth® Audio

Commands
.................................... 221
Braking Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............................... 139
Automatic Brake Hold ............................................. 141
Brake Assist S

ystem
.................................................. 139
Foot brake ................................................................... 139
Parking brake.............................................................

140
Break In
........................................................................\
.... 125
Carbon Monoxide Gas .................................................... 16
Car Wash Mode ............................................................. 135
Child safety ....................................................................... 33
Child seat Child seat with tether
............................................. 40
Installing a child seat ............................................... 38
Selecting a child seat ............................................... 37
Protecting Infants ....................................................... 35
Protecting Lar

ger Children
........................................ 41
Protecting Smaller Children ...................................... 36
Climate control ................................................................ 76
Heated seats ................................................................ 77
Climate Control C

ommands
...................................... 220
Clock ........................................................................\
.......... 79
Cold Weather

Driving
................................................... 155
Contact us ....................................................................... 213

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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