2017 Acura NSX Owner's Manual

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about five minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
■Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Speed Restriction Label
U.S.
Canada
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4. Recheck the air pressure using the gauge
on the air compressor.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
5. If the air pressure is:
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 448
•32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another five
minutes or until you reach the nearest
service station if less than five minutes
away. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u Stop and check the air pressure again. If
the air pressure does not go down after
the five minute drive, you do not need to
check the pressure any more. Drive to
the nearest service station to fix or
replace the tire.
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• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less than
32 psi (220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 32 psi
(220 kPa).
2 Injecting Sealant and Air P. 421
Then drive carefully for five more minutes
or until you reach the nearest service station
if less than five minutes away.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u You should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Refer to the driver’s doorja mb label for the specified
pressure.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
Deflate ButtonAir Pressure Gauge
Air Compressor Switch
OFF
ON
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6. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
u Ensure the sealant bottl e is inserted with
the sealant/air hose pa rallel to the tool
box to prevent the bottle/hose damage.Sealant/Air Hose
Tool Box
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Take the kit out of the box.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 420
2.Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
3. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve
stem.
4. Attach the air compressor hose onto the
tire valve stem.
Screw the air compressor hose until it is
tightly connected to the valve stem.
5. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
2 Accessory Power Socket P. 154
6.Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 67
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.Tire Valve
Stem
Valve Cap
Tire Valve Stem
Air Compressor
Hose
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Handling the Unexpected
7. Turn the air compressor switch on to
inflate the tire.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
u If you have turned the power system
on, keep the power system on while
injecting air.
8. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
9. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the deflate button.
10. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
11. Unscrew the air hose from the tire valve
stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
12. Push the deflate button until the gauge
returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
13. Repackage and properly stow the kit.Air Compressor Switch
OFF
ON
Deflate Button Air Pressure Gauge
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uHandling of the Jack
Handling the Unexpected
Handling of the Jack
Your vehicle has jacking points as shown.
When replacing your tires, consult an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.1 Handling of the Jack
Many types of jacks and jack stands, as well as
improper lifting procedures , may cause side sill and
underbody damage. Please consult an authorized
Acura NSX dealer about pr oper lifting equipment and
methods.Jacking Points
Jacking Points
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver information interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 83
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 127
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 432
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 442
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 447
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 81
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 434
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