2017 Acura NSX adding oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 362
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 363Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 364
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 365
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch ............................................. 371
Opening the Hatch .......................... 373
Opening the Hood ........................... 374
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 375
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 376
Oil Check ......................................... 377
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 380 Cooling System ................................ 382
Inverter Coolant ............................... 384
Transmission Fluids .......................... 385
Brake Fluid ....................................... 386
Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 386
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 387Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 390Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 393
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 394Tire Labeling .................................... 394DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 396Wear Indicators................................ 398
Tire Service Life ................................ 398
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 399 Tire Rotation .................................... 400
Winter Tires ..................................... 401
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 402
12-Volt Battery ................................. 403
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 404
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 405CleaningInterior Care .................................... 406
Exterior Care.................................... 408
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 412
Modifications................................... 413
Storage .............................................. 414
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and Hatch uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Recheck the engine oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 377
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 75
A
AAC........................................................... 208
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 349
Accessories and Modifications ................ 412
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 154
Active Damper System Indicator ............... 74
AcuraLink ................................................. 292
Adding the Coolant ................................. 383
Additives Coolant .......................................... 382, 384
Engine Oil ............................................... 376
Washer ................................................... 386
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 376
Adjusting Mirrors.................................................... 141
Seats....................................................... 144
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 337
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 156
Changing the Mode................................ 157
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
Air Pressure ....................................... 394, 455
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care ............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator .............................................. 55, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ...................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Android Auto ............................................ 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 349
Indicator .................................................... 78
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 216
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 165
Audio System ............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 181
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 170
Closing Apps ........................................... 180
Error Messages ........................................ 223
General Information ................................ 226
Home Screen ........................................... 173
iPod ......................................................... 199
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 183
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 208 Reactivating ............................................ 164
Recommended Devices............................ 227
Remote Controls ..................................... 165
Security Code .......................................... 164
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 183
Status Area ............................................. 179
Theft Protection ...................................... 164
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 227
USB Ports ................................................ 163
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 171
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 167
Authorized Manuals ................................ 463
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 118
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 347
Indicator............................................ 72, 347
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 72, 347
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting
control) .................................................... 132
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 101
Average Speed ......................................... 101
B
Battery
12-Volt.................................................... 403
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator .......................................... 75, 438
Charging (AGM Battery) .......................... 403
High Voltage ........................................... 343
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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
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 130
Door Mirrors ............................................. 142
Doors ........................................................ 105
Auto Door Locking.................................. 118
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 118
Door Open Message ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 107
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 114
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 396
Driver Information Interface ..................... 98
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 297
Braking ................................................... 344
Cold Weather ......................................... 402
Cruise Control ........................................ 330
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 313
Shifting Gear .......................................... 314
Turning on the Power ............................. 309
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 313
Creeping................................................. 313
Fluids .............................................. 385, 455
Kickdown ............................................... 313
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 316
Shifting ................................................... 314
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 405E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake .............................. 344
Indicator .................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 440
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 439
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 333
Emergency ................................................ 448
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 459
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 456
Coolant ........................................... 382, 455
Jump Starting .......................................... 434
Oil ................................................... 376, 455
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 375
Engine Coolant ......................................... 382
Adding the Coolant ................................. 383
Checking the Coolant .............................. 382
Overheating ............................................ 436
Engine Oil Adding .................................................... 380
Changing ................................................ 381
Checking ................................................. 377
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 366
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 442
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 376 Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 78
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 67
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 408
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142
F
Features.................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 405
Oil ........................................................... 381
Flat Tire ..................................................... 419
Floor Mats ................................................. 407
Fluids
Brake .............................................. 386, 455
Dual Clutch Transmission ................ 385, 455
Engine Coolant ............................... 382, 455
Inverter Coolant .............................. 384, 455
Twin Motor Unit.............................. 385, 455
Windshield Washer ......................... 386, 454
FM Radio ................................................... 188
Foot Brake ................................................ 346
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 357
Economy ................................................. 359
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ..................................................... 101
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 75, 438
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 301
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 412
MP3 ............................................................ 208
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 356
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 456
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 376, 455
Adding .................................................... 380
Checking ................................................. 377
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 366
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 442
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 376, 455
Viscosity .......................................... 376, 455
Open Source Licenses ............................... 230
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 373, 450 Opening/Closing
Hatch .............................................. 119, 373
Hood....................................................... 374
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 436
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 322
Pandora® ................................................... 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 351
Parking Brake ........................................... 344
Parking Sensor System ............................. 352
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 309
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74
Power Windows ....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving In Snow and Ice....................................... 312
Rain ........................................................ 312
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 419
R
Radio (FM)................................................ 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 191
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 459
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 357
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 357, 454
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 341, 396, 457
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 404
Bulbs ...................................................... 387
Fuses ...................................... 443, 445, 446
Tires........................................................ 399
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 390
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 458
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 143
Right Selector Wheel ................................. 98
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Index
Overheating............................................. 436
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 431
Premium Gasoline............................ 357, 454
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk
Light Bulb ................................................ 454
Turn Signals ............................................... 130
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 102
Turning on the Power .............................. 309
Does Not Activate .................................... 431
Jump Starting .......................................... 434
Twin Motor Unit Fluid ................................................ 385, 455
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 107
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 115
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 227
USB Ports ................................................... 163
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 107
V
Vehicle Identification Number................. 456
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 333
Off Button ............................................... 334
Off Indicator ...................................... 79, 334
System Indicator ................................ 79, 333 Vehicle Storage
........................................ 414
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 376, 455
Voice Control Operation Audio Commands ................................... 186
Climate Control Commands .................... 187
General Commands ................................ 187
Music Search Commands ........................ 187
On Screen Commands............................. 187
Phone Commands ................................... 186
Useful Commands ................................... 186
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 185
Voice Recognition ................................... 184
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 333
W
Wallpaper................................................. 171
Warning and Information Messages ......... 83
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 438
Warning Labels ........................................... 68
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 461
Watts ......................................................... 454
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 398
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 213
Window Washers ..................................... 135
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 386
Switch ..................................................... 135
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 125
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 406, 409 Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 158
Washer Fluid ................................... 386, 454
Wiper Blades........................................... 390
Wipers and Washers ............................... 135
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 401
Tire Chains.............................................. 401
Wipers and Washers ................................ 135
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 390
WMA ......................................................... 208
Worn Tires ................................................ 393
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