2020 ACURA NSX automatic transmission

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
■When the transmi ssion is in M (Manual) mode:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode , and the gear position indicator goes off
and only the gear selection indicator is displayed.
You can cancel this mode by pressing the button, pulling the
(+ paddle shifter
for a few seconds or changing Inte grated Dynamics System mode to QUIET. When
the sequential mode is canceled, the display is changed from only the gear selection
indicator to both of the gear position in dicator and the gear selection indicator.
The transmission automatically shifts up fr om 1st to 2nd and does not automatically
shift up between 2nd and 9th gear.D/M
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Continued
Driving
Transmission Control Mode
[Displayed on Instrument Panel] (Y = Yes/N= No)Auto ModeD-Paddle ModeManual Mode
Activation Method Initial Startup Use Shift Paddle While in EV
or Auto Mode Press
Button
Automatically Upshift Y
NN
Automatically Downshift Y
NN
Kickdown Shift beyond click Y Y
N
Deceleration Downshift Y Y Y
Automatic Upshift at Redline Y Y
N
Transmission Control Mode
[Displayed on Instrument Panel] (Y = Yes/N= No)D-Paddle ModeManual Mode
Activation Method Use Shift Paddle While in EV
or Auto Mode Press
Button
To return to Auto Mode Automatically after
cruising Y
N
Pull & hold
(+ Shift
paddle for a few seconds YY
Vehicle come to complete stop Y
N
Integrated Dynamics
System mode change to other mode YReturn to Auto mode only
when QUIET mode is
selected.
D/M
D/M
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uuBrakinguBrake System
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Driving
■ To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release th e 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.
uThe electric parking brake indicator goes off.
You can release the parki ng 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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uuBrakinguBrake System
360
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. Use this system only while the vehicl e is temporarily stopped, like at traffic
lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1Automatic 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 result 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 Off
On On
U.S.
Canada
Comes On
Comes On
Comes On
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and HatchuTransmission Fluids
Maintenance
Transmission Fluids
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check 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 fluid 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 using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.Clutch
Transmission
1Twin 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 using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.
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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■Twin Motor Unit Fluid
SpecifiedAcura 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/cm 2
])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
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
Foot Brake................................................. 359
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 371
Economy ................................................. 373
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ...................................................... 101
Refueling ................................................. 371
Requirement .................................... 371, 468
Fuel Economy ............................................ 373
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 372
Fuses .......................................................... 457
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 461
Locations ................................. 457, 459, 460
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 373
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling ................................................. 371
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Position Indicator ....................... 76, 328
Gear Shift Positions Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 326
Glass (care) ........................................ 420, 423
Glove Box .................................................. 151 H
Handling the Unexpected
........................ 431
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 270
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 283
Displaying Messages................................ 299
HFL Buttons............................................. 270
HFL Menus .............................................. 273
HFL Status Display ................................... 272
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 272
Making a Call .......................................... 292
Options During a Call .............................. 296
Phone Setup............................................ 278
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 287
Receiving a Call ....................................... 296
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 297
Ring Tone................................................ 282
Roadside Assistance ................................ 303
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 298
Speed Dial ............................................... 284
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 281
Hatch ......................................................... 119
Unable to Open....................................... 464
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Headlights ................................................. 131
Aiming .................................................... 401
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) ................................................. 132
Dimming ......................................... 131, 134
Operating................................................ 131
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 154 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®) .............................. 270
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
High Voltage Battery ............................... 356
High-Performance Driving ...................... 315
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 323
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 267
Honda App License Agreement .............. 228
Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive TM
(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 470
Vehicle Identification............................... 470
Immobilizer System .................................. 122
Indicator ................................................... 81
Indicators .................................................... 70
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 75, 452
Active Damper System .............................. 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 78
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 72, 360
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 72, 360
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 73
Brake System (Red) ........................... 70, 453
Brake Wear ............................................... 74
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 82, 344
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 82, 343
Door and Trunk (Hatch) Open ................... 35
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 71
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