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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 375)
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
Lights (P401)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Under the Hatch (P386)
●Check engine oil and engine coolant.
Add when necessary.
Tires (P407)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install winter tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires in low ambient
temperatures.
2 Cold Weather Driving (P416)
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.•Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 455
•Comes on along with the brake
system indicator (amber) - Immediately
stop in a safe place. Contact an authorized
Acura NSX dealer for repair. The brake
pedal becomes harder to operate. Depress
the pedal further than you normally do.
• Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 455
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system starts.
• Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the engine oil pressure system.•Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, then contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the transmission temperature is too low
to operate (approx. -13°F [-25°C] or below).• You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the transmission enough for you to drive the vehicle.
• The engine speed does not increase even if you fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
•Appears when the High Volt age battery temperature is
extremely low (-4°F [-20°C]).• Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
• To prevent the message to come on, store the vehicle in
the garage or drive in advance to warm up the High
Voltage battery.
• The minimum operation guarantee environmental
temperature is -4°F [-20°C].
•Appears when the twin motor unit fluid temperature is
extremely low.•Vehicle speed is limited to 81 mph (130 km/h) until twin
motor unit fluid warms up.
• Appears if the AWD system has a problem due to a
hybrid system or power distribution control failure.•Drives with the rear wheels only in this state.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
•Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
the engine oil level is low.• Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Check Engine Oil Level Warning Appears
P. 459
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
there is a problem with the oil level sensor.• Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer as soon as possible.
• Appears if the engine coolant temperature is
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 452
•Appears if there is a probl em with the fuel system.
Engine performance will be limited.• Immediately stop in a safe place and set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, then select the ON mode again.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer if the message appears again.
• Appears if there is a tempor ary problem with the gear
shift mechanism and initia lization is necessary.•Depress the brake pedal and shift to (P.
•Appears when the transmission is undergoing
initialization.• Keep the brake pedal depressed.
•Appears when a tempor ary problem is fixed.•Initialization will be completed when the engine is
restarted.
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface
The driver information interface shows in formation such as the estimated travelable
distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Roll the right selector wheel to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Right Selector Wheel Engine Oil LifeElapsed Time
Blank Screen
Average Speed
Range
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire
Turn-by-Turn
Directions
Oil Level Check Assist Compass
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Instrument Panel
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system or Android Auto, turn-
by-turn directions to your destination appear.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android AutoTM P. 218
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 379
Shows the engine oil level check assist display.
2Oil Check P. 391
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 350
■Navigation
■Engine Oil Life
■Oil Level Check Assist
■Tire Pressure Monitor
1Navigation
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 243
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all
apps.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 376
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 377Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 378
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 379
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch ............................................. 385
Opening the Hatch .......................... 387
Opening the Hood ........................... 388
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 389
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 390
Oil Check ......................................... 391 Adding Engine Oil ............................ 394
Cooling System ................................ 396
Inverter Coolant ............................... 398
Transmission Fluids .......................... 399
Brake Fluid ....................................... 400
Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 400
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 401
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 404Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 407
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 408Tire Labeling .................................... 408DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 410Wear Indicators................................ 412
Tire Service Life ................................ 412 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 413
Tire Rotation .................................... 414
Winter Tires ..................................... 415
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 416
12-Volt Battery ................................. 417
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 418
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 419CleaningInterior Care .................................... 420
Exterior Care.................................... 422
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 428
Modifications................................... 429
Storage .............................................. 430
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc .), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer. (Note, however, that service at an authorized Acura
NSX dealer is not mandatory to keep your wa rranties in effect.) Refer to the separate
maintenance booklet for detailed main tenance and inspection information.
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 28
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 400
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 407
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 404
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 382
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.acura.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 480
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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