2021 ACURA NSX winter tires

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 379)
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
Lights (P405)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Under the Hatch (P390)
●Check engine oil and engine coolant.
Add when necessary.
Tires (P411)
●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 (P420)
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or caus e electrical component failure.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high pe rformance summer tires that, due to their
decreased tread depth, are at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet roads compared
to regular tires. Exercise caut ion when driving on wet surfaces.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires. These tires are
designed for optimum performance and handling in warm climates, and are not
suitable for below freezing, snowy or ic y weather conditions. If you drive under
these circumstances, use of winter tire s is recommended and may be mandatory,
depending on your region, province or territory.
2 Winter Tires P. 419
2 Cold Weather Driving P. 420
Due to limitations of the Lithium-ion Hi gh Voltage battery, the minimum starting
temperature for the vehicle is -4°F (-20°C).
Inability to start the vehicle and/or decrease d performance is expected if the vehicle
is operated at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).
■In Rain
■In Snow and Ice
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not select a shift button while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler, under
covers, front bumper, rear diffuser, brake cooling
components, and side sill:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel pa rking along the road shoulder•Driving toward the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes•Driving over speed bump
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Driving in snow or icy c onditions may accumulate ice
on the brake disk surface, reducing br aking power.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 380
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 381Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 382
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 383
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch ............................................. 389
Opening the Hatch .......................... 391
Opening the Hood ........................... 392
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 393
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 394
Oil Check ......................................... 395 Adding Engine Oil ............................ 398
Cooling System ................................ 400
Inverter Coolant ............................... 402
Transmission Fluids .......................... 403
Brake Fluid ....................................... 404
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 404
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 405
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 408Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 411
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 412Tire Labeling .................................... 412DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 414Wear Indicators................................ 416
Tire Service Life ................................ 416 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 417
Tire Rotation .................................... 418
Winter Tires ..................................... 419
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 420
12-Volt Battery ................................. 421
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 422
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 423CleaningInterior Care .................................... 424
Exterior Care.................................... 426
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 431
Modifications................................... 432
Storage .............................................. 433
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all-season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful wh en operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all-season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the rear tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
*1:Tire chains to be used only on optional 295/30R20 winter tires.
*2:Tire chains to be used only on optional 305/30R20 winter tires.
• Follow the chain manufactur er’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Recommended Winter Tires:
•Michelin Alpin PA4
Front: 245/35R19 (93W)
Rear: 295/30R20 (97V)
• Pirelli SottoZero 3
Front: 245/35R19 (93W)
Rear: 305/30R20 (103W)
• Auto-trac 232405*1
•K-Summit K-44*2
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uCold Weather Driving
Maintenance
Cold Weather Driving
Summer Only tires and Ultra High Performan ce (UHP) tires are very sensitive to
ambient temperatures and are designed to be used at temperatures above 45°F
(7°C). If the vehicle is operated with Summer Only tires or UHP tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C), the tires will provide decreasing amounts of grip and other
performance attributes. If the vehicle is operated with Summer Only tires or UHP
tires at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C), the tire tread may lose their elasticity and
become brittle, resulting in permanent damage to the tread. A damaged tire may
fail during use. Therefore, if you operate the vehicle when ambient temperatures are
below 45°F (7°C), we recommend that you install other tires (e.g., mud+snow,
winter) that are designed to provide appropriate performance attributes under the
anticipated conditions.1 Cold Weather Driving
3WARNING
Use of Summer Only tires or Ultra High
Performance tires at temperatures below
45°F (7°C) may lead to a loss of
performance and control, which could
result in a crash, se rious injury or death.
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................. 33
Safety Check ................................................ 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 2
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 40
Checking ................................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 41
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ............................................. 39, 81
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 81
Seat Heaters .............................................. 158
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................. 148
Seat Heaters ............................................ 158
Security System ......................................... 126
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 86
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat ...... 65
Sequential Mode ...................................... 335
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 338
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108
Shift Button......................................... 25, 330
Operation ................................................ 332
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 25, 330
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 56
Siri ® Eyes Free ............................................ 219
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 196 Snow Tires
................................................. 419
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID
SH-AWD® System...................................... 15
Spark Plugs ............................................... 472
Specifications ............................................ 472
Specified Fuel ................................... 375, 472
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )....... 355
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 144
Stopping ................................................... 368
Storage ...................................................... 433
Summer Tires ............................................ 419
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 131
System Message Indicator .......................... 84
T
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 100
Temperature Sensor ................................. 163
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 437
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 356
Indicator............................................ 84, 459
Tires ........................................................... 411
Air Pressure ..................................... 412, 473 Chains .................................................... 419
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 411
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 437
Inspection ............................................... 411
Labeling .................................................. 412
Regulations ............................................. 414
Rotation.................................................. 418
Summer .................................................. 419
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 437
Wear Indicators....................................... 416
Winter .................................................... 419
Tools ......................................................... 436
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 324
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 324
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 466
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 356
Transmission ....................................... 25, 330
Dual Clutch............................... 25, 329, 330
Fluids .............................................. 403, 473
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 332
Number .................................................. 474
Sequential Mode..................................... 335
TRIP Button .............................................. 103
Trip Meter ................................................ 104
Troubleshooting ...................................... 435
Blown Fuse ............................. 461, 463, 464
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 466
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 437
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Index
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 454
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 449
Premium Gasoline ........................... 375, 472
Warning Indicators.................................... 74
Trunk Light Bulb ............................................... 472
Turn Signals .............................................. 134
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 106
Turning on the Power ............................. 325
Does Not Activate ................................... 449
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 452
Twin Motor Unit
Fluid ............................................... 403, 473
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 111
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..... 119
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 231
USB Ports .................................................. 167
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 111
V
Vehicle Identification Number................ 474
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ).............. 350
Off Button .............................................. 351
Off Indicator ..................................... 83, 351
System Indicator ............................... 83, 350 Vehicle Storage
......................................... 433
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 394, 473
Voice Control Operation .......................... 188
Audio Commands ................................... 190
Climate Control Commands .................... 191
General Commands ................................. 191
Music Search Commands ........................ 191
On Screen Commands ............................. 191
Phone Commands ................................... 190
Useful Commands ................................... 190
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 189
Voice Recognition .................................... 188
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 350
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 175
Warning and Information Messages ......... 87
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 456
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 479
Watts ......................................................... 472
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 416
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 217
Window Washers ...................................... 139
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 404
Switch ..................................................... 139
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 129Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 424, 428
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 140, 161
Washer Fluid ................................... 404, 472
Wiper Blades ........................................... 408
Wipers and Washers................................ 139
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 419
Tire Chains .............................................. 419
Wipers and Washers ................................. 139
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 408
WMA ......................................................... 212
Worn Tires ................................................ 411
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