2020 ACURA NSX Owners Manual

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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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uuMaintenance Under the Hood and HatchuBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake FluidThe fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid is low, a message ap pears on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.
Specified fluid: Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified br ake fluid is not av ailable, you should
use only DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container as a
temporary replacement.
Using any non-Acura brake fl uid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the brake system flushed and re filled with Acura Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect the
vehicle for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as
possible.
MINReserve Tank
MAX
1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid. Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale build up.
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect and replace
the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
Front turn signal/parking lights are LED type . Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Front Side Marker Lights Front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emer gency Indicator Lights
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type . Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
1Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at an authorized Acura NS X dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear Turn Signal Lights
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Lights
Rear Turn Signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Brake/Taillights
Brake/Taillights are LED type. Have an aut horized Acura NSX dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Rear Side Marker Lights
Rear side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Taillights
Taillights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Back-Up Lights
Back-up lights are LED type. Have an au thorized Acura NSX dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Lights
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Lights
Rear license plate lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the hard surfaces
of the blade may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1.While holding the wiper switch in the
MIST position, change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
2. Wiper arms will move into service position.
3. Lift both wiper arms.
1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm onto the windshield, it may damage the wiper arm and/or the windshield.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Continued
Maintenance
4.Press up on and hold the tab, then slide
the holder off the wiper arm.
5. Pull the end of the wiper blade in the
direction of the arrow in the image until it
is out of the holder’s end cap.
6. Pull the wiper blade in the opposite
direction to slide it out of the holder.
Tab
Wiper
Blade
End Cap at the bottom
Holder
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
7.Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade
onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert
the blade all the way.
8. Install the end of the wiper blade into the
cap.
9. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks.
10. Lower both wiper arms.
11. Set the power mode to ON and hold the
wiper switch in the MIST position until
both wiper arms return to the standard
position.
Cap Wiper
Blade
Holder
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