Acura NSX (2017 year). Manual

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. Restarting the power system may
rapidly discharge the battery.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest authorized
Acura NSX dealer at 31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have
your vehicle inspected.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the

transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn on the power system again.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, downshift
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer immediately.

If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer
immediately.

U.S.

Canada

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes
On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle
inspected at an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

■

What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on
or blinks at the same time.

Release the parking brake.

2 Parking Brake P. 344

• If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after

releasing the parking brake, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and call an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

To prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly, change the
gear position to

(

• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get

your vehicle inspected at an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, it may not release.

If the electric parking brake indicator turns on, the
parking brake is still applied.

When the electric parking brake indicator blinks at
the same time as the electric parking brake system
indicator, the system must be checked. The parking
brake may not operate under these conditions.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

Tire pressure is significantly low in one or more of the tires. If there is a
problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully, avoid abrupt or sharp cornering, and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

Have the tire inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as
possible.

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

The transmission is malfunctioning.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Acura NSX

dealer.

• Change the gear position to

(

N when you turn the power system on.

Check to verify the

(

N position on the instrument panel is selected

and if the indicator on the

(

N button is illuminating or blinking.

The power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is
set.

2 Turning on the Power P. 309

If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears

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Reasons for the symbol to appear

Appears when the engine oil level is low.

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What to do as soon as the symbol appears

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

Check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 377

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message

You may not be able to turn on the power system.

Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.

2 Emergency Towing P. 448

If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears

NOTICE

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

This system activates after the engine warms up. If
the outside temperature is extremely low, you may
have to drive for a long time until the system senses
the engine oil level.

If the symbol appears again, turn the power system
off, and contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
repairs immediately.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.

There are two fuse boxes under the hood.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

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Fuse box A

Located near the radiator. Push the tabs to
open the box.

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Hood Fuse Box

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

EPS

70 A

Cooling Fan

50 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

ABS/VSA FSR

20 A

AS F/B Main

30 A

Main Fuse

200 A

−

(50 A)

F/B Main 1

60 A

−

(60 A)

−

(50 A)

Left Electric Parking Brake

Motor

30 A

Right Electric Parking Brake

Motor

30 A

−

(40 A)

Heater Motor 2

30 A

Heater Motor 1

30 A

−

(40 A)

E-OP

30 A

−

(30 A)

ADS

30 A

AMP

(30 A)

Parking Light

10 A

IGPS PCS

7.5 A

Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

VFP2

7.5 A

Left Headlight Low Beam

10 A

Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

10 Right Headlight Low Beam

10 A

IGPS Fan

7.5 A

FI Main

15 A

FI Sub

20 A

Back Up

7.5 A

SBW ECU

7.5 A

DBW1

15 A

IG Coil

15 A

DBW2

15 A

Parking Light & Headlight

Main

20 A

Rear Defroster

20 A

Front Washer

20 A

ISC

15 A

−

ACC/IG2 Main

10 A

Daytime Running Lights

10 A

Horn

10 A

Interior Lights

7.5 A

IGP2

15 A

Audio

10 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

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Fuse box B

Located near the 12-volt battery. Remove
the maintenance cover, then push the tabs
to open the box.

2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 403

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

SBW

60 A

−

F/B Main 2

60 A

Wiper

30 A

Passenger Power Window

30 A

IG Main 1

30 A

Driver Power Window

30 A

ESB

40 A

IG Main 2

30 A

IMA Motor

20 A

BMS

7.5 A

Stop

7.5 A

Turbo W/G

20 A

Hazard

7.5 A

A/C W/P

10 A

−

AEV

7.5 A

FI-ECU Backup

7.5 A

−

IMA Motor

10 A

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Fuse Locations

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Located under the dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Passenger’s Door Handle

10 A

Door Lock

15 A

SMART

7.5 A

−

Front Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

Fuel Pump

20 A

MISS SOL

15 A

ENG

7.5 A

VSA/ABS

7.5 A

SRS

10 A

Power System 2

10 A

−

Power System 1

10 A

Fuel Lid

7.5 A

Driver’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

−

(7.5 A)

Seat Heater

(20 A)

Driver’s Door Handle

10 A

−

Passenger’s Side Door

Unlock

7.5 A

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

Key Lock

7.5 A

Air Conditioning

7.5 A

Feed Back IG1a

7.5 A

Instrument Panel Lights

7.5 A

Power Lumbar Support

(7.5 A)

Parking Lights

7.5 A

Sub Main

15 A

Meter

10 A

DR2

7.5 A

Sub Fuel Pump

15 A

SRS

10 A

33 Passenger’s Side Door Lock

7.5 A

Driver’s Door Lock

7.5 A

Driver’s Door Unlock

7.5 A

36 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

(20 A)

Right Daytime Running

Light

7.5 A

38 Left Daytime Running Light

7.5 A

Feed Back IG1b

7.5 A

ACC

7.5 A

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

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Located inside the passenger’s side under
cover. Remove the clips using a Phillips-
head screwdriver, then open the under
cover.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box

Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Under Cover

Clip

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Passenger’s Power Seat

Sliding

(20 A)

Passenger’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

−

(10 A)

−

Wiper

7.5 A

EPS

7.5 A

DR1

7.5 A

Power System 3

7.5 A

Located near the rear center speaker.
Fuse locations are shown on the hood fuse
box A cover.
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer
inspect and replace the fuse.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

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Rear Side Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Box

Circuit Protected

Amps

HCA-2

20 A

−

HCA-1

20 A

DI-INJ

20 A

−

TCU

30 A

* Not available on all models

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Fuses

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the hood.

If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the hood and the

vehicle interior.

If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.

2 Fuse Locations P. 443

There is a fuse puller on the back of the hood fuse
box A cover.

Combined
Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

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Refueling

Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container

If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

1. Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.

The fuel fill door opens.

3. Take the funnel out of the tool box in the

trunk.

2 Types of Tools P. 418

4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower

part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and completely.

Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.

5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel

container.

Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.

7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container

NOTICE

Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.

Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

• Turn the power system off, and keep

heat, sparks, and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

Funnel

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Info

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

■

Air Conditioning

Model

Acura NSX

No. of Passengers:
Front

Rear

Total

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating

U.S.: 4,497 lbs (2,040 kg)
Canada: 2,040 kg

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)

U.S.: 1,885 lbs (855 kg)
Canada: 855 kg

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)

U.S.: 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg)
Canada: 1,200 kg

Refrigerant Type

HFC-134a (R-134a)

Charge Quantity

16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)

Lubricant Type

ND-OIL 11

Quantity

3.72 - 4.23 fl oz (110 - 125 mL)

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Engine Specifications

■

Fuel

■

Washer Fluid

Displacement

213 cu-in (3,493 cm

)

Spark Plugs

NGK

SILZKAR8F7S

Type

Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 US gal (59.0 ℓ)

Tank Capacity

2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)

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Light Bulbs

Headlights (Low Beam)

LED

Headlights (High Beam)

LED

Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights

LED

Front Side Marker Lights

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Turn Signal Lights

LED

Brake/Taillights

LED

Rear Side Marker Lights

LED

Taillights

LED

Back-Up Lights

LED

Rear License Plate Lights

LED

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Interior Lights

Map Lights

LED

Ambient Lights

LED

Door Courtesy Lights

LED

Glove Box Light

LED

Trunk Light

LED

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