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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
•When the power system is turned off while brake
hold is applied.
•When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, such as
when you stop at a traffic light.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may re sult in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in
( P and applying the parking
brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in or
( N.●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
D/M
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in
or
( R. The system is
canceled and the vehicle
starts to move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
D/M
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
OffOn On
On
On
On
U.S.
Canada
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uTransmission Fluids
Maintenance
Transmission Fluids
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer chec k the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the dual clutch transmission fluids yourself.
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer chec k the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the twin motor unit fluid yourself.
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluids
Specified fluids:
Acura Automatic Transm ission Fluid ATF DW-1
Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
■Twin Motor Unit Fluid
Specified fluid:
Acura Automatic Transm ission Fluid ATF DW-1
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluids
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.Clutch
Transmission
1 Twin Motor Unit Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF Type DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicl e’s twin motor unit, and
damage the twin motor unit.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit FluidSpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.75 US qt (2.6 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
Capacity Change 4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 ℓ)
Clutch
Transmission
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
RecommendedUltimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Type3,
0W-40
Capacity Change 7.7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ) in the reserve tank and
heater)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
Regular
Size
Front
245/35ZR19 (93Y)
Rear
305/30ZR20 (103Y)
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front
32 (220 [2.2])
Rear
32 (220 [2.2])
Wheel Size Regular Front
19 X 8 1/2J
Rear
20 X 11J
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Index
Jump Starting .......................................... 434
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 403
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 404
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 153
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 211
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 258
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 66
Brake System ............................................. 344
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 349
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 347
Brake Assist System ................................. 350
Fluid ........................................................ 386
Foot Brake ............................................... 346
Parking Brake .......................................... 344
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 73
Brake System (Red) Indicator ............................................ 70, 439
Brake Wear
Indicator .................................................... 74
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 387
Back-Up Lights......................................... 388
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 387
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 387
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 387
Headlights ............................................... 387
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 389
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 389 Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 388
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 388
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 387
Taillights.................................................. 388
Bulb Specifications ................................... 454
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 67
Carrying Cargo ................................. 299, 301
Certification Label .................................... 456
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 387
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 438
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 66
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 63
Larger Children ......................................... 65
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat........ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 408
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 406
Client Service Information ....................... 464
Climate Control System ............................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 405 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 157
Sensors ................................................... 160
Synchronized Mode ................................ 159
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 156
Clock ......................................................... 104
Cold Weather ........................................... 402
Console Compartment ............................. 152
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 382
Adding the Coolant ................................ 383
Checking the Coolant ............................. 382
Overheating ............................................ 436
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 384
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 313
Cruise Control .......................................... 330
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 82
CRUISE MAIN Indicator .............................. 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 153
Customized Features ............................... 232
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 134
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 434
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 158
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 457
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 131
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 141
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ........................ 372, 379
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Index
Refueling ................................................. 357
Requirement .................................... 357, 454
Fuel Economy ............................................ 359
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 358
Fuses .......................................................... 443
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 447
Locations ................................. 443, 445, 446
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 359
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 357
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling ................................................. 357
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Position Indicator ....................... 76, 316
Gear Shift Positions Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 314
Glass (care) ........................................ 406, 409
Glove Box .................................................. 151
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 417
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 258
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 271
Displaying Messages ................................ 287 HFL Buttons............................................. 258
HFL Menus .............................................. 261
HFL Status Display ................................... 260
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 260
Making a Call .......................................... 280
Options During a Call .............................. 284
Phone Setup............................................ 266
Phonebook Phonetic
Modification ........... 275
Receiving a Call ....................................... 284
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 285
Ring Tone................................................ 270
Roadside Assistance ................................ 291
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 286
Speed Dial ............................................... 272
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 269
Hatch ......................................................... 119
Unable to Open....................................... 450
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Headlights ................................................. 131
Aiming .................................................... 387
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) ................................................. 132
Dimming ......................................... 131, 134
Operating................................................ 131
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 258
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
High Voltage Battery ............................... 343
High-Performance Driving ....................... 303
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 311
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 255Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 456
Vehicle Identification............................... 456
Immobilizer System .................................. 122
Indicator ................................................... 81
Indicators .................................................... 70
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 75, 438
Active Damper System .............................. 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 78
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 72, 347
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 72, 347
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 73
Brake System (Red) ........................... 70, 439
Brake Wear ............................................... 74
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 82, 331
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 82, 330
Door and Trunk (Hatch) Open ................... 35
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 71, 440
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 78, 439
Gear Position ............................................ 76
High Beam ................................................ 81
Immobilizer System ................................... 81
Keyless Access System............................... 82
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Index
Lights On .................................................. 81
Low Fuel ................................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure ....................................... 70
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 80, 339, 341
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 438
POWER SYSTEM ....................................... 74
READY ...................................................... 74
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 37, 77
Security System Alarm............................... 82
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 55, 78
System Message ....................................... 80
Transmission System ................................. 76
Turn Signal ............................................... 81
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 79, 333
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 79, 334
Information .............................................. 453
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .......... 323
QUIET Mode ........................................... 326
SPORT Mode........................................... 326
SPORT+ Mode ........................................ 327
TRACK Mode .......................................... 327
Interior Lights ........................................... 149
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 141
Inverter Coolant ............................... 384, 455
J
Jump Starting........................................... 434
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 106
Keyless Access System ............................... 107
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 114
Keys ........................................................... 105
Lockout Prevention .................................. 114
Number Tag ............................................ 106
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Types and Functions ................................ 105
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 313
L
Language (HFL)......................................... 260
Launch Control ......................................... 328
Lights ................................................. 131, 387
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control).................................................. 132
Bulb Replacement .................................... 387
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 134
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Interior .................................................... 149
Light Switches ......................................... 131
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................. 130
Load Limits ................................................ 301
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 118
From Inside .............................................. 115
From Outside ........................................... 107
Keys ........................................................ 105 Using a Key ............................................. 114
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 114
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 438
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 77
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 106
Low Oil Level ............................................ 442
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 70
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 301
Lumbar Support ....................................... 145
M
Maintenance............................................. 361
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 403
Brake Fluid .............................................. 386
Cleaning ................................................. 406
Climate Control System ........................... 405
Coolant ........................................... 382, 384
Cooling System ....................................... 382
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 384
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 365
Oil ........................................................... 377
Precautions ............................................. 362
Remote Transmitter ................................. 404
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 387
Safety...................................................... 363
Service Items ........................................... 368
Tires ........................................................ 393
Transmission Fluids .................................. 385
Under the Hood and Hatch ..................... 371
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels .............................................. 68
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 38
Checking .................................................. 42
Fastening .................................................. 39
Installing a Child Seat................................ 63
Pregnant Women...................................... 41
Reminder ............................................ 37, 77
Warning Indicator ............................... 37, 77
Seat Heaters ............................................. 155
Seats .......................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Seat Heaters ........................................... 155
Security System ........................................ 122
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 82
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat ...... 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 319
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 322
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 314
Operation ............................................... 316
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 314
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 215
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 192 Snow Tires
................................................. 401
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD® System ............................................ 13
Spark Plugs ................................................ 454
Specifications ............................................ 454
Specified Fuel .................................... 357, 454
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)........ 338
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 140
Stopping .................................................... 351
Storage ...................................................... 414
Summer Tires ............................................ 401
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 46
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 127
System Message Indicator .......................... 80
T
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 96
Temperature Sensor ................................. 160
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 419
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 339
Indicator ............................................ 80, 441
Tires ........................................................... 393
Air Pressure ..................................... 394, 455 Chains..................................................... 401
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 393
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 419
Inspection ............................................... 393
Labeling .................................................. 394
Regulations ............................................. 396
Rotation .................................................. 400
Summer .................................................. 401
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 419
Wear Indicators ....................................... 398
Winter..................................................... 401
Tools .......................................................... 418
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 308
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 308
Emergency .............................................. 448
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 339
Transmission ....................................... 23, 314
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 313, 314
Fluids .............................................. 385, 455
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 76, 316
Number................................................... 456
Sequential Mode ..................................... 319
TRIP Button ................................................. 99
Trip Meter ................................................. 100
Troubleshooting ....................................... 417
Blown Fuse.............................. 443, 445, 446
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 448
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 419
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
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