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Handling the Unexpected
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.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 417
2. Slide the terminal cover on your vehicle’s
12-volt battery positive + terminal as
shown.
3. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uIf you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
uWhen using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
5. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt 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 12-volt battery.Terminal Cover
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
6.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.
7. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
8. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move 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 booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■ What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle insp ected by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N when you turn the power system on.
uCheck to verify the (N position on the instrument panel is selected
and if the indicator on the
(N button is illuminating or blinking.
uThe power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set. 2 Turning on the Power P. 321
If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
■Reasons for the symbol to appear
Appears when the engine oil level is low.
■ What to do as soon as the symbol appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■ What to do after parking the vehicle
Check the oil level. 2 Oil Check P. 391
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 462
1If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
This system activates after the engine warms up. If
the outside temperature is extremely low, you may have to drive for a long time until the system senses
the engine oil level.
If the symbol appears agai n, turn the power system
off, and contact an author ized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs immediately.
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Index
B Battery12-Volt .................................................... 417 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .......................................... 75, 452
Charging (AGM Battery) .......................... 417
High Voltage ........................................... 356
Jump Starting .......................................... 448
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 417
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 418
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 152
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 211
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 270
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 66
Brake System ............................................. 357
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 362
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 360
Brake Assist System ................................. 363
Fluid ........................................................ 400
Foot Brake ............................................... 359
Parking Brake .......................................... 357
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator .................................................... 73
Brake System (Red) Indicator ............................................ 70, 453
Brake Wear Indicator .................................................... 74 Bulb Replacement
.................................... 401
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 402
Daytime Running Lights........................... 401
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 401
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 401
Headlights ............................................... 401
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 403
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 403
Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 402
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 402
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 401
Taillights.................................................. 402
Bulb Specifications ................................... 468
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 67
Carrying Cargo ................................. 311, 313
Certification Label .................................... 470
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 401
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 452
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 ............................... 422
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 420
Client Service Information ....................... 478
Climate Control System ........................... 155
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...................................... 157, 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 156
Sensors ................................................... 159
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 155
Clock ......................................................... 104
Cold Weather ........................................... 416
Console Compartment ............................. 151
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 396
Adding the Coolant ................................ 397
Checking the Coolant ............................. 396
Overheating ............................................ 450
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 398
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 325
Cruise Control .......................................... 343
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 82
CRUISE MAIN Indicator .............................. 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 152
Customized Features ............................... 244
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 134
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 448
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 157, 158
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 471
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 131
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 141
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ........................ 386, 393
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 .............................................. 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 107
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 114
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 410
Driver Information Interface ..................... 98
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 309
Braking ................................................... 357
Cold Weather ......................................... 416
Cruise Control ........................................ 343
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 325
Shifting Gear .......................................... 326
Turning on the Power ............................. 321
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138Dual Clutch Transmission
......................... 325
Creeping ................................................. 325
Fluids ............................................... 399, 469
Kickdown ................................................ 325
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 328
Shifting ................................................... 326
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419
E
Elapsed Time ............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake .............................. 357
Indicator .................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 71, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 346
Emergency ................................................ 462
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 473
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 470
Coolant ........................................... 396, 469
Jump Starting .......................................... 448
Oil ................................................... 390, 469
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 389
Engine Coolant ......................................... 396
Adding the Coolant ................................. 397
Checking the Coolant .............................. 396
Overheating ............................................ 450 Engine Oil
Adding .................................................... 394
Changing ................................................ 395
Checking................................................. 391
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Level Symbol............................... 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 390
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 78
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 67
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 422
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142
F
Features .................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 419
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire ..................................................... 433
Floor Mats ................................................. 421
Fluids
Brake .............................................. 400, 469
Dual Clutch Transmission ................ 399, 469
Engine Coolant ............................... 396, 469
Inverter Coolant .............................. 398, 469
Twin Motor Unit.............................. 399, 469
Windshield Washer ......................... 400, 468
FM Radio ................................................... 188
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Index
Precautions .............................................. 376
Remote Transmitter ................................. 418
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 401
Safety ...................................................... 377
Service Items............................................ 382
Tires ........................................................ 407
Transmission Fluids .................................. 399
Under the Hood and Hatch ...................... 385
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 452
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 313
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 426
MP3 ............................................................ 208
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 369
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 470
O
Odometer .................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 390, 469
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 391 Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Level Symbol............................... 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 390, 469
Viscosity .......................................... 390, 469
Open Source Licenses ............................... 242
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 387, 464
Opening/Closing Hatch .............................................. 119, 387
Hood....................................................... 388
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 450
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 334
Pandora ®................................................. 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 364
Parking Brake ........................................... 357
Parking Sensor System ............................. 365
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System Turning on .............................................. 321
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74Power Windows
....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving
In Snow and Ice ...................................... 324
Rain ........................................................ 324
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 433
R
Radio (FM) ................................................ 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 191
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 473
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 371
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 371, 468
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 354, 410, 471
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 418
Bulbs ...................................................... 401
Fuses ...................................... 457, 459, 460
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