Acura NSX (2017 year). Instruction — part 26

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Climate Control System Maintenance

Dust and Pollen Filters

The climate control system is equipped with dust and pollen filters that collect
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance Minder

TM

messages will let

you know when to replace the filters.

We recommend that you replace the dust and pollen filters sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.

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If the airflow from the climate control system
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up
easily, the filters may need to be replaced. Please
contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
replacement.

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Interior Care

Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.

Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry.

Wipe using a glass cleaner.

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Cleaning Seat Belts

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Cleaning the Window

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Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and systems may malfunction if
liquids are splashed on them.

Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches. Doing so may
cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside
the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.

Depending on their composition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-based parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.

After using chemicals, make sure to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.

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Wires are mounted to the inside of the hatch glass.
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.

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The floor mats hook over the floor anchors,
which keep the mats from sliding forward. To
remove the mats for cleaning, turn the anchor
knobs to the unlock position. When
reinstalling the mats after cleaning, turn the
knobs to the lock position.

Do not put additional floor mats on top of
the anchored mat.

Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently. Pay close attention to the pleats
and seams. Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with a 90% water and
10% neutral soap solution. Then buff it with a clean, dry cloth. Remove any dust or
dirt on leather surfaces immediately.

Do not use abrasive cleaners.

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If you use any floor mats that were not originally
provided with your vehicle, make sure they are
designed for your specific vehicle, fit correctly, and
are securely anchored by the floor anchors.

Unlock

Lock

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Maintaining Genuine Leather

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Carbon Fiber Meter Visor and Steering Wheel

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Exterior Care

Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.

Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.

Do not use an automated car wash.

• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to

enter the vehicle interior.

• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,

use low pressure water and a mild detergent.

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Using an Automated Car Wash

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Using High Pressure Cleaners

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Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.

Air Intake Vents

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A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.

If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.

Wipe using a glass cleaner.

Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or
a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that
helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.

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Applying Wax

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

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Maintaining Aluminum Wheels

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NOTICE

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, carbon fiber

*

, and plastic on your

vehicle. Wipe away spills immediately.

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

Ask an authorized Acura NSX dealer about the
correct coating material when you want to repair the
painted surface of the parts made of resin.

* Not available on all models

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The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain. Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses
when there is a significant enough difference between the ambient and inside lens
temperatures (similar to vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These
conditions are natural processes, not structural design problems in the exterior
lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.

Keep the brake pads and rotors free of substances that are either abrasive or oil
based, as these substances can reduce braking power.
When driving in the presence of salt and/or sand, briefly wash the rotor/pad surfaces
with low-pressure water, and then brake the system dry to help maintain the brake
system’s performance.
Brake maintenance requires specialized knowledge. We recommend maintenance
to be carried out by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

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Carbon Ceramic Brakes

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* Not available on all models

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Refer to the color code label and the temperature notice label affixed to the
underside of the hood before painting the vehicle.

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U.S. models

Canadian models

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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories

When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and

delay your reaction to driving conditions.

• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or

backs of the seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.

• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with

proper operation of your vehicle.

2 Fuses P. 443

• Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact an authorized

Acura NSX dealer for assistance. If possible, have an authorized Acura NSX dealer
inspect the final installation.

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WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s
instruction regarding accessories and
modifications.

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Modifications

Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Acura parts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, provincial, territorial, or local regulations.

Do not modify or attempt to repair your vehicle’s high-voltage hybrid power system
or otherwise modify vehicle electrical systems. Disassembling or modifying electrical
equipment can result in a crash or a fire.

If you ever need to replace your vehicle's high-voltage battery assembly outside of
warranty coverage, we highly recommend that you only use a genuine Acura high-
voltage battery assembly. Genuine Acura high-voltage battery assemblies are
designed to work with your vehicle's hybrid power system and have been designed,
engineered and manufactured to avoid overcharging situations. Non-genuine high-
voltage battery assemblies may not have been similarly designed, engineered and
manufactured, and installation of such assemblies could result in overcharging, fires,
loss of power, or other conditions that may increase the likelihood of a crash or
injury.

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WARNING

Use of improperly designed, engineered or
manufactured high-voltage battery
assemblies could cause a fire in your
vehicle.

A vehicle fire could result in a crash or
injury.

Only use a genuine Acura high-voltage
battery assembly, or its equivalent, in your
vehicle.

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Storage

Vehicle Storage

If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one month),
there are several things you should do to prepare it for storage. This helps reduce
possible deterioration of vehicle components and overall condition, which allows
you to get the vehicle back on the road with minimal delay. These are:

• If possible, store your NSX in a garage or enclosed area.
• Fill the fuel tank completely.
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Wash and dry the exterior completely.
• Clean the interior. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are completely dry.
• Put the transmission in

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Release the parking brake.

• Leave one window open slightly (if the vehicle is being stored indoors).
• To maintain the low-voltage 12-volt battery, connect it to an accessory battery

charger. For more information on how to maintain your 12-volt battery, consult
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 403

• If the vehicle is to be stored for a longer period of time, it should be supported on

jack stands to raise the tires off the ground to prevent tire flat spotting.

2 Handling of the Jack P. 430

• Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not

touch the windshield.

• Cover the vehicle with a “breathable” cover, one made from a porous material

such as cotton. Nonporous materials (such as plastic sheeting) may trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.

• If possible, remove the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area, remove

covering, and periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating
temperature (the cooling fan cycles on and off twice).
Preferably, do this once a month.

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• To maintain the High Voltage battery, drive your vehicle for more than 30 minutes

at least once every three months.

If road conditions are not suitable or desirable for driving, the following alternate
procedure can be used to maintain the vehicle's High Voltage battery if local idling
by-laws permit:

1. Remove the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area to prevent carbon

monoxide accumulation.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 67

2. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button as you

normally would to start the vehicle.

3. Allow the vehicle to run for 30 minutes. Time spent at idle stop still counts as part

of this 30-minute run.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types of Tools . . . . . . . . .. 418

If a Tire Goes Flat

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire. ... 419
Handling of the Jack . . . . . . 430

Power System Won’t Start

Checking the Procedure . . . . ... 431
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is

Weak . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

Emergency Power System Off. . ... 433

Jump Starting. . . . . . . . . 434
Overheating

How to Handle Overheating. . . . 436

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System

Indicator Comes On . . . . . ... 438

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes

On or Blinks . . . . . . . . ... 438

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator Comes On . . . . . ... 439

If the Electric Parking Brake System

Indicator Comes On . . . . . ... 440

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Comes On or Blinks . . . . . ... 441

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks

along with the Warning Message... 442

If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears. .442

Fuses

Fuse Locations . . . . . . . . . 443
Inspecting and Changing Fuses. . 447

Emergency Towing. . . . . . ... 448
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill

Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

When You Cannot Open the Hatch. .450
Refueling

Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container . 451

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The tools are stored in the trunk.

Towing Hook

Funnel

Tool Box

Wheel Bolt Cap Removal Tool

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a small nail for instance,
you can use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service
station for a more permanent repair.

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface. Apply the parking

brake.

2. Change the gear position to

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3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK).

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The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer or a
roadside assistant to have the vehicle towed.

•

The tire sealant has expired.

•

More than one tire is punctured.

•

The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).

•

The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.

•

Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.

•

The tire bead is no longer seated.

•

The rim is damaged.

Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.

NOTICE

Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.

When the puncture is:

Kit Use

Smaller than 3/16 inch

(4 mm)

Yes

Larger than 3/16 inch

(4 mm)

No

Contact
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1. Open the hatch.
2. Loosen tool box tie downs.
3. Remove tool box lid.
4. Take the kit out of the tool box.
5. Place the kit face up, on flat ground near

the flat tire, and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.

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When making a temporary repair, carefully read the
instruction instruction provided with the kit.

Air Compressor

Instruction
Instruction

Sealant Bottle

Speed Restriction
Label

Expiration Date

Deflation Button

Air Compressor
Switch

Repair Notification
Label

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Tie Down

Lid

Tire Repair Kit

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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve

stem.

2. Shake the sealant bottle.
3. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire

valve stem. Screw the sealant/air hose
until it is tightly connected to the valve
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ensure all the sealant flows into the tire.

4. Remove the bottle cap from the bottle

adapter.

5. Attach the air compressor hose onto the

bottle adapter. Screw the air compressor
hose until it is tightly connected to the
bottle adapter.

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Injecting Sealant and Air

Keep the sealant bottle out of the reach of children.
Do not shake the bottle after the bottle cap removed.
If you shake the bottle after the cap is removed, it
may spill sealant.

In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before
using.

The sealant is latex based and can permanently stain
clothing and other materials. Be careful during
handling and wipe up any spills immediately.

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WARNING

Tire sealant contains substances that are
harmful and can be fatal if swallowed.

If accidentally swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get
medical attention immediately.

For skin or eye contact, flush with cool
water and get medical attention if
necessary.

Tire Valve Stem

Valve Cap

Sealant/Air Hose

Tire Valve Stem

Bottle Adapter

Air Compressor Hose

Bottle

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