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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
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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
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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.
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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
