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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.
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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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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power system, then
open the hood.
1.
Remove
the maintenance cover (see page 183), then slide
the terminal cover on your 12-volt battery’s (+) terminal
2.
Connect the first jumper
cable to your vehicle’s 12-volt
battery (+) terminal.
3.
Connect the other end of the first
jumper cable to the
booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery
only.
4.
Connect the second jumper cable to
the booster battery (-)
terminal.
5.
Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the
front frame (as shown). Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
Booster Battery
Terminal Cover
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
n After the Engine Starts
Once your
vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following order:
1.
Disconnect the jumper cable from
your vehicle’s ground.
2.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable
from the assisting vehicle’s (-) terminal.
3.
Disconnect the jumper cable from
the assisting vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable
from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase
its rpm slightly.
Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) and check
to see if any applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
n
Hood Fuse Box A
Located near the
radiator. Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuses shown on next page.
Circuit Protected Amps
1
70A50A40A20A30A200A
2(50 A) 60 A
(6 0A )
(5 0A )
30 A
30 A
(4 0A )
30 A
30 A
3
(40A )30A(30 A)30A
4 (30 A)10
A
57.5A
610 A
77.5ALeft Headlight High Beam VFP2EPS
Cooling Fan
ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA FS R
AS F/B Main Main Fuse
F/B Main 1
Left Electric Parking Brake Motor
Right Electric Parking Brake Motor
Heater Motor 2
Heater Motor 1
E-OP
ADS
AMP
*
Parking Light IGPS PCS 8
Left Headlight Low Beam 10 A
9Right Headlight High Beam
10 10
A
Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
11IGPS Fan 7.5 A
12 FI Main15A
13FI Sub14 20
A
Back Up7.5A
15SBW ECU16 7.5 A
DBW 115A
17IG Coil15 A
18 DBW215A
19Parking Light & Headlight Main 20
A
20 Rear Defroste r
20A
21Front Washer 20A
22 ISC15A
23
24 ACC/IG2 Main 10 A
2510 A
26 Daytime Running Lights
Horn10A
27Interior Lights 7.5 A
28 IGP215A
29Audio10 A
AmpsCircuit Protecte dCircuit Protected Amps
1
70A50A40A20A30A200A
2(50 A) 60 A
(6 0A )
(5 0A )
30 A
30 A
(4 0A )
30 A
30 A
3
(40A )30A(30 A)30A
4 (30 A)10
A
57.5A
610 A
77.5ALeft Headlight High Beam VFP2EPS
Cooling Fan
ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA FS R
AS F/B Main Main Fuse
F/B Main 1
Left Electric Parking Brake Motor
Right Electric Parking Brake Motor
Heater Motor 2
Heater Motor 1
E-OP
ADS
AMP
*
Parking Light IGPS PCS 8
Left Headlight Low Beam 10 A
9Right Headlight High Beam
10 10
A
Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
11IGPS Fan 7.5 A
12 FI Main15A
13FI Sub14 20
A
Back Up7.5A
15SBW ECU16 7.5 A
DBW 115A
17IG Coil15 A
18 DBW215A
19Parking Light & Headlight Main 20
A
20 Rear Defroste r
20A
21Front Washer 20A
22 ISC15A
23
24 ACC/IG2 Main 10 A
2510 A
26 Daytime Running Lights
Horn10A
27Interior Lights 7.5 A
28 IGP215A
29Audio10 A
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
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n Hood Fuse Box B
Located near the 12-volt battery
. Remove the maintenance cover, then push the tabs to
open the box.
AmpsCircuit Protected
160 A 60A30A30A30A30A40A
230 A
320 A
47. 5A
5
6 7.
5A20 A
7
8 7.
5A10 A
9
107. 5A
11
12 7.
5A
13
14
15
16
1710A
SBW
F/B Main 2
Wiper
Passenger Power Window IG Main1
Driver Power Window ESB
IG Main2
IMA Moto r
BM S
Stop
Turbo W/ G
Hazard WA/
C/ P
AEV
FI-ECU Backup
IMA Motor
n Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Circuit Protected Amps110A
215 A
37.5 A
4
520 A
6
20 A
715 A
87.5 A
97.5 A
1010 A
1110 A
12 1310 A
147.5 A
15
(20A )
16
(7.5 A)
17(20A )
1810 A
19
207.5 A
21
7.5 A
227.5 A
237.5 A
Passenger’s Door Handle Door LockSMART
Front Accessory Power Socket
Fuel Pum p
MISS SO L
ENG
VSA/ABS SRS
Power System 2
Power System 1
Fuel Lid
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining *
Seat Heater *
Driver’s Door Handle
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
Daytime Running Lights
Key Lock
Air Conditionin g
24Feed Back IG1a 7.5A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5A
26Power Lumbar Support *(7.5
A)
27Parking Lights7.5A
28Sub Main15 A29Meter10 A30DR27.5A
31Sub Fuel Pump15 A
32SR S10 A
33Passenger’s Side Door Lock 7.5A34Driver’s Door Lock7.5A
35Driver’s Door Unlock7.5A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding *(2
0A )
37
7.5A
Right Daytime Running
Light
38
7.5A39 Left Daytime Running LightFeed Back IG1b7.5A
40ACC7.5A
41 42
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected Amps110A
215 A
37.5 A
4
520 A
6
20 A
715 A
87.5 A
97.5 A
1010 A
1110 A
12 1310 A
147.5 A
15
(20A )
16
(7.5 A)
17(20A )
1810 A
19
207.5 A
21
7.5 A
227.5 A
237.5 A
Passenger’s Door Handle Door LockSMART
Front Accessory Power Socket
Fuel Pum p
MISS SO L
ENG
VSA/ABS SRS
Power System 2
Power System 1
Fuel Lid
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining *
Seat Heater *
Driver’s Door Handle
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
Daytime Running Lights
Key Lock
Air Conditionin g
24Feed Back IG1a 7.5A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5A
26Power Lumbar Support *(7.5
A)
27Parking Lights7.5A
28Sub Main15 A29Meter10 A30DR27.5A
31Sub Fuel Pump15 A
32SR S10 A
33Passenger’s Side Door Lock 7.5A34Driver’s Door Lock7.5A
35Driver’s Door Unlock7.5A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding *(2
0A )
37
7.5A
Right Daytime Running
Light
38
7.5A39 Left Daytime Running LightFeed Back IG1b7.5A
40ACC7.5A
41 42
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
*if equipped
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n Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Located below the glov
e box. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the clips, then open
the cover panel.
Fuse Bo x
Fuse Label
Clip
Under Cove r
AmpsCircuit Protected
a
(2 0A )
b
(2 0A )
c
(1 0A )
d e7. 5A
f7. 5A
g7. 5A
h7. 5A
Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding*
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining *
Wiper EPS
DR1
Power System 3
*if equipped
n Interior Rear Fuse Box
Located near the r
ear-center speaker. The fuse label is the hood fuse box “A”.
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1HCA- 220A
2 3 4 5HCA- 120A
620 A
7DI-INJ
8TCU30 A