2017 Acura NSX maintenance

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 127
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 149
2 Features P. 161
Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166
Customized Features P. 232 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 255
2 Driving P. 297
Before Driving P. 298 Towing a Trailer P. 308
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 356
2Maintenance P. 361
Before Performing Maintenance P. 362 Maintenance MinderTM P. 365
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 390
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 405
2Handling the Unexpected P. 417
Tools P. 418 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 419
Overheating P. 436 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 438
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 450
2 Information P. 453
Specifications P. 454 Identification Numbers P. 456
Emissions Testing P. 459 Warranty Coverages P. 461
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 119 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141 Adjusting the Seats P. 144
Climate Control System P. 156
Audio Error Messages P. 223 General Information on the Audio System P. 226
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 258 AcuraLink ®* P. 292
When Driving P. 309 Braking P. 344Parking Your Vehicle P. 351
Refueling P. 357 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 359
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 371 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 387
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 393 12-Volt Battery P. 403 Remote Transmitter Care P. 404
Cleaning P. 406 Accessories and Modifications P. 412 Storage P. 414
Power System Won’t Start P. 431 Jump Starting P. 434
Fuses P. 443 Emergency Towing P. 448 When Y ou Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 449
Refueling P. 451
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 457 Reporting Safety Defects P. 458
Authorized Manuals P. 463 Client Service Information P. 464
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 297
MaintenanceP. 361
Handling the UnexpectedP. 417
InformationP. 453
IndexP. 465
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 371)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 135, 390)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 142)
❙Headlights (P 131, 387)
❙How to Refuel (P 358)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 389)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 119)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 388)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 130, 131, 387)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 388)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 389)
❙Hatch Release Button (P 119)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 107)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P 131, 387)
❙Daytime Running Lights (P 134, 387)
❙Tires (P 393, 419)
❙Taillights (P 388)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 388)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 388)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 356)
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Quick Reference Guide
Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it
should be performed at an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
If a crash occurs●Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehi cle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock
due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High
Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe
crash. Avoid any skin or ey e contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it,
flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at le ast five minutes, and seek medical
attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for
instance, can be dangerous.
● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemThe emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some
incident such as a crash. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically
shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an
authorized Acura NSX dealer for more information.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 361)
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
Lights (P387)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Under the Hatch (P372)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant.
Add when necessary.
Tires (P393)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install winter tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performance
(UHP) tires in low ambient temperatures.
2 Cold Weather Driving (P402)
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by an authoriz ed Acura NSX dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not in flate, have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect the
following: the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, seat belt tensioners, and each
seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a seat without consulting an authorized Acura
NSX dealer
This would likely disable or affect the prope r operation of the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to re move or modify a seat to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact an authoriz ed Acura NSX dealer, or for U.S. vehicles,
Acura Client Service at 1-800-382-2238 an d for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client
Service at 1-888-9-ACURA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 386
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 367
●Appears when the temperatur e of the transmission is
starting to get too hot.
●The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.
●It may not be possible to use the paddle shifters.●Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
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