2017 Acura NSX engine oil

*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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SAFETYSAFETY
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.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run
the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
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Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust fr

om this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and
highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and follow the instructions
set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas in the
vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•
The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•
The vehicle is raised for an

oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the
interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open all
the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
•
Select the fresh air mode.
•
Select the mode.
•
Set the fan speed to high.
•
Set the temperature contr

ol to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in

the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with
the engine running.

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any other
time, there may be a problem. See your authorized Acura NSX dealer if necessary.
CanadaU.S.
Brake system
Brake fluid is low, or there is a malfunction in the brake system. Press the brake pedal
lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake fluid level when you stop.
If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow
the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check the oil level,
and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does not turn off, have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
(Steady) The emissions control system may have a problem. Have you vehicle
checked by a authorized Acura NSX dealer.
(Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is

detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait
for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle
to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has normal
braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system.
Power system
There is a problem with the electric vehicle system. Have you vehicle checked by a
authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
Keyless Access System
There is a problem with the keyless access system
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
There is a problem with the VSA system.
SYSTEMU.S.
Canada
Brake system
There is a problem with the hydraulic brake boost system or the hill start assist
system. Have you vehicle checked by a authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
n Main Displays
Blank Screen
Oil level
check assist Average/instant
fuel economy
Tire pressure
for each tire Range
Engine oil life Elapsed time
Turn-by-turn
directions*
Average speed
Compass
*if equipped
n Lower Displays
Odometer
Outside temperature
Trip B Trip A

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DRIVINGDRIVING
n While Driving
•
You may see a brake warning message in
the Driver
Information Interface (and warning message chime) and/
or experience increased brake pedal stroke. If either occurs,
immediately slow down and allow for increased stopping
distances. The message will disappear once the brakes have
cooled and the system has returned to normal operating
condition.
• After high-performance driving, it is critical to allow your vehicle to properly cool down.
Do not immediately stop your vehicle. Instead, continue driving at reduced speeds,
allowing for increased braking distances until your vehicle returns to normal operating
temperatures. Once you stop and safely park the NSX, open the hatch to aid cooling. If
the engine oil temperature reaches the H mark during high-performance driving, have
your NSX inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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AFTER DRIVING
Check your NSX, and each of its r

elevant components, to make sure that it still is in a safe
operating condition (example: wheel lug bolt torque, tire pressure, etc.). We recommend
you repeat the Before Driving protocol. If any item shows excessive wear or appears to be
in an unusual condition, have it replaced, or exercise appropriate caution when driving and
see your authorized Acura NSX dealer
For more information, please contact your authorized Acura NSX dealer, and/or Acura Client
Relations (see page 213).
Cold or Rainy Weather Driving
Summer-only and Ultra High Performance (UHP) tires are very sensitive to ambient
temperatures and are designed to be used at temperatures above 45°F (7°C). Below that
temperature, Summer-only and UHP tires provide decreasing amounts of grip and other
performance attributes. At temperatures below -4°F (-20°C), the tire treads may become
brittle, resulting in permanent damage to the tread. A damaged tire may fail during use.
Therefore, if you will operate the vehicle when temperatures are below 45°F (7°C), we
recommend you install other tires (e.g., mud+snow, winter) designed to perform under the
expected conditions.
Use of Summer-only or Ultra High Performance tires at temperatures below 45°F
(7°C) may lead to a loss of performance and control, which could result in a crash,
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Your NSX is equipped with ultra-high-performance summer-only tires that, due to their
decreased tread depth, are at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet roads compared to regular
tires. Exercise caution when driving on wet surfaces.

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the Maintenance
Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the
Info (p/q) buttons on the steering wheel to change displays.
See page 179 to check the indicated maintenance service(s).
Maintenance Service Items
Remaining Engine Oil Life
Righ t Selector Whee l

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information:
•
Replace the brake

fluid every 3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
Adjust the val

ves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
•
Inspect the fuel injection systems every 3

years.
•
Inspect tire condition every 3,

100 miles (5,000 km).
For U.S. models: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may
be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are certified to EPA
standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the maintenance main items
marked with # will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed
in accordance with the intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
n Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the displ\
ay is reset,
CODE
change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
A Maintenance Main Items
B
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Inspect direct injection + port injection fuel system
Replace engine oi
l*1
Replace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check expiration date for temporary tire repair
kit bottle
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
#

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Under the Hatch
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap
Reserve TankEngine Coolant
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil
We recommend you check the engine oil level each time you refuel.
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Checking the Oil
From

inside the vehicle:
1.
Display the Oil Level

Check Assist in the driver
information interface (see page 51) .
2.
Run the engine until the W

arm Up gauge is full.
3. Park on level ground and shift to (P). Idle the engine until
the Idle Time gauge is full and and the Ready to Check
Oil Level message appears. Do not press the accelerator
during this time.
4. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Start a two-
minute timer.
5.
Open the hatch