Introduction .........................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index......................................................................................................................................................

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2001 NSX

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2001 NSX Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. Contents For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
The information and specifications included ADDRESS in this publication were in affect at the time STREET of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and...
Page 3: Introduction
Main Menu Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the 2001 Acura NSX. We are certain As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and NOTICE technologically-advanced sports cars in the world.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
Main Menu A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, vehicle safely is an important is very important.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Car at a Glance HAZARD WARNING SWITCH TURN SIGNAL LEVER WINDSHIELD WIPER HEADLIGHT (P.60) CONTROLS (P.58) SWITCH (P.59) (P.56) HOOD RELEASE DIGITAL CLOCK HANDLE (P.84) (P.135) DOOR LOCK SWITCH AUTOMATIC (P.69) CLIMATE CONTROL (P.92) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.74) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.102)
Page 6 Main Menu Your Car at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS TCS ON/OFF SWITCH (P.57) (P.163) HAZARD WARNING LIGHT (P.60) HEADLIGHT MOTOR (P.57) HEADLIGHTS (P.56) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P.60) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS REAR WINDOW (P.59) DEFOGGER (P.57) HORN BUTTONS TURN SIGNALS TELESCOPE TILT ADJUSTMENT (P.58)
Page 7 Main Menu...
Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Important Safety Precautions ..Additional Safety Precaution..information about how to protect Your Car's Safety Features ....General Guidelines for Using yourself and your passenger. It Seat Belts........Child Seats........22 shows you how to use seat belts Protecting Small Children..
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety airbag hazard, you should never every additional drink. So don't drink recommendations throughout this carry an infant in a rear-facing child and drive, and don't let your friends section, and throughout this manual. seat in this car.
Page 10: Your Car's Safety Features
Main Menu Your Car's Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong aluminum framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Your Car's Safety Features Seat Belts collision.) In addition, most states and all For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to your passenger, your car is equipped wear seat belts. Help keep you from being thrown with seat belts in both seating against the inside of the vehicle positions.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Your Car's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need Airbags can pose serious hazards. to know about your airbags are: To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Your Car's Safety Features Door Locks Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the seats as far back as possible, and keep Keeping your doors locked reduces Your car's seats are designed to keep the chance of being thrown out of you in a comfortable, upright adjustable seat-backs in an upright the car during a crash.
Page 14: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu Your Car's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Both doors are closed and locked (see page 12). To make sure you and your passenger get the maximum protection from your car's safety All cargo is properly stored or features, check the following each secured (see page time before you drive away: The rest of this section gives more...
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Protecting Adults Introduction NSX-T 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect adult occupants. These instructions also apply to a Your car has a door monitor light on child whom you have decided is the instrument panel to indicate large enough and mature enough to when a specific door is not tightly...
Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. move the seat as far back as possible However, if you are concerned about from the steering wheel while still...
Page 17 Main Menu Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest Reclining the seat-back too far reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or the belt. It also increases the chance death in a crash.
Page 18: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Protecting Adults 4.Fasten and Position the Seat spreads the forces of a crash over Belts the strongest bones in your upper Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 19: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Protecting Adults 5.Adjust the Steering Wheel 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting If a seal belt does not seem to work Position as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. No one should After occupants have adjusted their sit in a seat with an inoperative seat seats and put on seat belts, it is very belt.
Page 20: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or Sitting improperly or out of dashboard. This will reduce the risk position can result in serious of injuries to both the mother and injury or death in a crash.
Page 21: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away Two people should never use the between yourself and an airbag. from the airbag covers. If your same seat belt. If they do, they hands or arms are close to the Carrying hard or sharp objects on could be very seriously injured in a...
Page 22: Protecting Children
Main Menu Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 23: Your Car Is Not Recommended For Child Passengers
Main Menu Protecting Children Your Car is Not Recommended The Passenger' s Airbag Poses Small Children for Child Passengers Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in We strongly recommend that you do Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a car equipped with not carry any child in this car.
Page 24 Main Menu Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger's To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, your car has warning your car has warning labels on the labels on the dashboard and on the driver's and passenger's visors.
Page 25: Additional Safety Precaution
Main Menu Protecting Children Additional Safety Precaution Keep car keys out of the reach of Selecting a Child Seat Do not leave a child alone in your children. Even very young To provide proper protection, a child car. Leaving a child without adult children learn how to unlock seat should meet three supervision is illegal in most states...
Page 26 Main Menu Protecting Children 2. The child seat should be of the 3. The child seat should fit the Before purchasing a child seat, we proper type and size to fit the child. passenger's seat. recommend that parents test the child seat to make sure it fits Due to variations in the design of properly in the passenger's seat.
Page 27 Main Menu Protecting Children Placing a Child Seat Passenger's Seat This page briefly summarizes Acura's Infants:Never in the passenger's seat, due to the passenger's airbag recommendations on where to place hazard. a child seat in your car. Small children:Not recommended, Airbags Pose Serious due to the passenger's airbag Risks to Children...
Page 28 Main Menu Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat installing the seat:...
Page 29: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Protecting Children Protecting Small Children If you decide to cany a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below. Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury Child Seat Type A child who can sit up without or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 30 Main Menu Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The passenger's seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt. 1.
Page 31 Main Menu Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Small Children Never hold a small child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward into the dashboard and crush the child. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms during a crash.
Page 32: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children If a child is too short for the shoulder Checking Seat Belt Fit part of the belt to properly fit, we The passenger's airbag poses recommend that the child use a serious risks to children, including booster seat until the child is tall those who have outgrown child seats.
Page 33 Main Menu Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat Using a Booster Seat belt. Devices intended to improve crosses the child's neck, the child needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability Do not let a child wear a seat belt...
Page 34 Main Menu Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Physical Size seat until the tops of the ears are Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back. A Children vary widely.
Page 35 Main Menu Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even a mature ride in this car, be sure to: child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or Carefully read the owner's manual sit properly.
Page 36: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers NSX-T 4 in (10cm) 1 in (2.5 cm) 9.7 in (24.6cm) Fixed Roof Model Pass the strap between the top of the To attach a tether to your car: Your car has a tether anchorage seat and the bottom of the head point on the panel behind the restraint.
Page 37 Main Menu Protecting Children (U.S. models only) 3. Use a razor blade or sharp knife to cut a 1-inch (2.5 cm) diameter The hardware is available for circle around the marker hole. purchase from your Acura dealer (part numbers: 82410-S84-C10 for Remove the upholstery you cut.
Page 38: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt get closed in the door. Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating Both seat belts have an emergency positions. locking retractor. In normal driving, The seat belts are also equipped with the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some...
Page 39: How The Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work
Main Menu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts How the Automatic Seat Belt Seat Belt Maintenance To deactivate the locking Tensioners Work mechanism, unlatch the buckle and For safety, you should check the let the seat belt fully retract. To condition of your seat belts regularly.
Page 40 Main Menu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect Not checking or maintaining the belt, and replace it if necessary. A belt that has been worn during a seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts crash may not provide the same level...
Page 41: Additional Information About Your Srs
Main Menu Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components How Your Airbags Work An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to Your Supplemental Restraint System a possible problem with the (SRS) includes: system (see page 40). Two front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of Emergency backup power in case the steering wheel;...
Page 42 Main Menu Additional Information About Your SRS During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what restrain your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag's surface. locks the seat belt to help keep you Although the powder is not harmful, in place.
Page 43: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
Main Menu Additional Information About Your SRS How the SRS Indicator Light If the light comes on or flashes on Works and off while you drive. The purpose of the SRS Ignoring the SRS indicator light light is to alert you to a can result in serious injury or If you see any of these indications, potential problem with your...
Page 44: Srs Service
Main Menu Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Service Additional Safety Precautions Your Supplemental Restraint System Do not attempt to deactivate your is virtually maintenance-free, and airbags. Together, airbags and there are no parts you can safely seat belts provide the best service.
Page 45: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car's problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
Page 46: Safety Labels
Main Menu Safety Labels SUN VISOR BATTERY These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Acura dealer for a replacement.
Page 47 Main Menu Safety Labels EXPANSION TANK CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 48: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Component Locations..... Immobilizer System..... the controls and displays that Control Locations......Ignition Switch......contribute to the daily operation of Indicator Lights........ Power Door Locks....... your Acura. All the essential controls Trunk..........70 Gauges..........
Page 49: Component Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Component Locations REAR WINDOW ENGINE COVER TRUNK LID HOOD FRONT TRUNK COMPARTMEN T TOOLS, JACK, AIR PUMP, FOLDING SPARE TIRE ENGINE COMPARTMEN T FUEL FILL DOOR PRESSURE GAUGE *NSX illustration is shown. Instruments and Controls...
Page 50: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL LEVER HAZARD WARNING SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH (P.58) CONTROLS (P.60) (P.56) (P.59) HOOD RELEASE DIGITAL CLOCK HANDLE (P.84) (P.135) DOOR LOCK AUTOMATIC CLIMATE SWITCH CONTROL (P.69) (P.92) AUDIO SYSTEM POWER WINDOW (P.102) SWITCHES (P.74)
Page 51: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.52) (TCS) INDICATOR (P.51) SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAINT ANTI-LOCK BR AKE SYSTEM SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.50) (ABS) INDICATOR* (P.49) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.51) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.49) (P.49) MALFUNCTIO N...
Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure The instrument panel has many Indicator indicators to give you important information about your car. This indicator flashes for several The engine can be severely damaged seconds when you turn the ignition if this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running.
Page 53: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Canada U.S. S R S System Indicator A B S BRAKE This indicator lights when you turn Parking Brake and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) the ignition switch ON (II). If it Indicator Brake System Indicator comes on at any other time, it...
Page 54 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Door and Lamp Monitor Traction Control System T CS All the lights in the monitor display (TCS) Indicator (Except NSX-T) (NSX-T) come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). This indicator has three functions: Electric Power Steering 1.
Page 55 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Turn Signal and "Daytime Running This indicator also blinks several D R L Hazard Warning Lights" Indicator times when you remove the key Indicators Canadian models only from the ignition switch. The left or right turn signal light This indicator lights when you turn Cruise Control Indicator blinks when you signal a lane change...
Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Oil Pressure Gauge TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETE R This shows the engine's oil pressure in hundred kilopascal (X100 kPa). This pressure varies with engine speed and temperature. If the oil pressure falls low enough to cause engine damage, the Low Oil Pressure Indicator comes on (see page 256).
Page 57 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges reading after you turn the ignition FUEL GAUGE switch back ON (II). VOLTMETER Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S.
Page 58: Steering Column Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls The two pods on the steering column TCS ON/OFF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.163) contain controls for driving features (P.57) HAZARD you use most often. The left pod has WARNING LIGHT HEADLIGHT MOTOR controls for the turn signals, (P.60) (P.57)
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams when the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) headlight doors are closed, pull back or LOCK (0), you will hear a and hold the turn signal lever.
Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Rear Window Defogger Headlight Motor Instrument Panel and Brightness HEADLIGHT MOTOR BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS KNOB To raise and lower the headlight The knob on the dashboard behind The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the doors without turning on the the left pod controls the brightness...
Page 61: Turn Signals
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER Make sure the rear window is clear...
Page 62: Windshield Wipers
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Windshield Wipers The lever on the right pod controls In intermittent, the wipers operate To operate the wipers in mist mode, the windshield wipers and washers. every few seconds. You can vary push the control lever down.
Page 63: Cruise Control Master Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Cruise Control Master Switch To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the large red button on the The cruise control master switch is the wiper control lever. The washers right pod to turn on the hazard warn- on the right pod.
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment See page for important safety information about how to properly position the steering wheel. Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. After you have adjusted the steering wheel, make sure you have securely locked it in place by moving it in and TELESCOPE...
Page 65: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) Improper use of the cruise without keeping your foot on the control can lead to a crash. accelerator pedal.
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls cruise control. To resume the set you do this, your car will speed up speed, press the RESUME/accel about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel You can decrease the set cruising comes on.
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: completing the pass, take your foot Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Page 68: Keys And Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Keys Acura-approved key blanks. MASTER VALET These keys contain electronic NUMBER KEYS circuits that are activated by the PLATE (Black) (Gray) Immobilizer System. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.
Page 69: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Immobilizer System If you attempt to use the learning Learning Key key to start your car's engine, it may The Immobilizer System protects cause a malfunction in the system your car from theft. A properly- that makes your master and valet coded ignition key must be used in keys unusable.
Page 70: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Ignition Switch The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: key's coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the key or other metal object is near the FCC rules.
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or START (III) — Use this position remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the returns to ON (II) when you let go of LOCK, you must push the key in...
Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Power Door Locks Both doors will lock when you use the key to lock either door from the DOOR LOCK LOCK TAB outside. Unlocking the driver's door SWITCH with the key unlocks only that door. Unlocking the passenger's door with the key unlocks both doors.
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Trunk Lockout Prevention If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, Lockout Prevention will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With the driver's door open and the key in the ignition, both door lock switches are disabled.
Page 74: Emergency Trunk Opener
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their (U.S. models only) children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page TRUNK MAIN SWITCH To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone As a safety feature, your car has a else:...
Page 75 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box GLOVE BOX An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 76 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustment s See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Adjust the seat-back angle by Adjust the seat before you start driving. pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move.
Page 77: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Your car's windows are electrically- The driver's armrest has a master DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to power window control panel. To ON (II) to raise or lower either open the passenger's window, push window.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to The power window system has a key- off delay function. The windows will tains these extra features: the passenger's window. With this switch off, the passenger's window still operate for up to ten minutes AUTO —...
Page 79: Removable Roof Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel On the NSX-T Your Acura's roof panel has a single release handle on each side, making it easy to remove and install. When not in use, the roof panel can be stored in a special holder under the rear window.
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Removing and Storing 1. Open both windows. 4. Open the door. Locate the rear 5. Stand just behind the driver's door. window release handle on the rear Reach under the rear edge of the 2.
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 6. Pull up the roof cover release lever 8. Put the hook around the edge of 7. Unsnap the hook end of the strap and raise the roof cover. the roof cover to hold it up. from the rear window frame.
Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 9. Lift the roof straight up off the car. 11. Lower the roof cover and push it To prevent anyone from getting to Since the roof must go in the down until it latches. Snap the the roof panel and the engine when holder backwards, it is hook on the window frame.
Page 83 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel panel mechanism to jam or to not latch the roof properly. Installing Because it is stored above the engine compartment, the roof panel can get hot while driving. Allow it to cool down for several minutes before attempting to remove it from the roof holder.
Page 84: Roof Unlatched Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 10.Close the roof cover and snap the hook onto the window frame. Close the rear window. Roof Unlatched Indicator ROOF UNLATCHED INDICATOR 8. Set the roof in place on the car. 9. Secure the roof by turning each Make sure all four corners are release lever until the lock tab sitting flush with the car body.
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Maintenance The roof panel seals are designed To reduce the possibility of leaks: to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying high pressure Use the door pull to open and water directly on the seals can Dust is the main cause of creaks or close the door.
Page 86: Adjusting The Power Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel, Mirrors Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH When the seals are new, the glass will seal more tightly if you open Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the the door slightly before closing clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Page 87: Digital Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Digital Clock Digital Clock HOUR MIN. RESET 3. Push the appropriate edge of the The digital clock displays the time To set the clock: adjustment switch to move the with the ignition switch ON (II). To mirror right, left, up, or down.
Page 88: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE 4. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes You can use the RESET button to and axles.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment, Coin Holder Console Compartment Coin Holder CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, The coin holder is located in the lift the tab on the left edge. front half of the console compartment lid. Open the coin holder by lifting up on the middle of the armrest pad.
Page 90: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder, Cigarette Lighter Beverage Holder Cigarette Lighter Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passenger. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Ashtray, Interior Lights Ashtray Interior Lights NOTICE Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage ASHTRAY to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray. Open the ashtray by lifting the lid up.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights, Courtesy Lights Courtesy Lights DOOR LIGHT FOOTWELL LIGHT On the fixed roof model, the interior In addition, when the three position When you open the driver's door, light is on the ceiling between the switch is in the center position with light for the driver's footwell turns sun visors.
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Page 94: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features Climate Control System....The climate control system in your Acura provides a comfortable driving Fully-automatic Operation..environment in all weather condi- Semi-automatic Operation..tions. Air Conditioning Switch..Mode Button......The audio sound system is very Recirculated and Fresh Air..
Page 95: Climate Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The automatic climate control CENTER VENTS system in your Acura picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep TEMPERATURE FULLY-AUTOMATI C SELECTED FAN SPEED DIAL these vents clear of leaves and other CONTROL DIAL OPERATION TEMPERATURE debris.
Page 97 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits, the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value.
Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automati c Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected.
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the dashboard/door vents and the floor vents. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and windshield defroster vents. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. To defrost more quickly, turn the temperature control to 82°F~86°F (28°C~30°C).
Page 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Recirculated and Fresh Air buttons select the source of air going into the climate control system. draws fresh air from outside. draws air into the system from the car's interior and recircu- lates it.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Temperature Sensors TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has temperature sensors located on the dashboard and in the center console. Do not cover these sensors or spill any liquid on them. TEMPERATURE SENSOR Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 105: Audio System
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The sound system in your NSX can deliver excellent reception on both the AM and FM bands. The cassette system uses Dolby* noise reduction to give excellent sound reproduction on tapes that were recorded using that feature. The system can also sense when a metal or chromium-dioxide (CrO tape is being played, and adjusts...
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Finding a Radio Station To tune to a station, turn the TUNE dial (outside ring of the right knob). Turn it clockwise to tune to a higher frequency, and counterclockwise to tune to a lower frequency. The STEREO indicator next to the frequency display lights if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The easiest way to find your favorite stations is to set their frequencies SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS into the eight preset buttons. To do this, tune to the desired station as DOWN described previously. Press one of the preset buttons (1 —...
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The A. SELECT function allows you PRESET BUTTONS A. SELECT BUTTON to find stations easily when you are in an unfamiliar area. Press the A. SELECT button. The system automatically scans both the AM and FM bands, memorizes the eight strongest on each band, and stores them in the eight preset buttons.
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the TREB and BASS knobs to adjust the tone quality to your liking. Push on the TREB knob to get both BALANCE to pop out. The outside ring changes KNOB the bass level, and the inner knob changes the treble level.
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Audio System Lighting Stations must use these exact go off and the sound will fade You can use the instrument panel frequencies. It is fairly common for completely as you get out of range of brightness control dial to adjust the il- stations to round-off the frequency in the station's signal.
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player Make sure the radio is ON. Insert the cassette with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette most of the way into the slot. It will be pulled in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the button. DOLBY NR ON/OFF If you play a metal or chromium- dioxide (CrO ) tape, the system automatically senses it.
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To remove the cassette from the drive, press the (Eject) button. The system automatically ejects the cassette whenever you turn off the EJECT BUTTON system or the ignition switch. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Cassette Search Functions You can use the preset buttons to control tape movement while playing a cassette. Six functions are available: Fast forward. Rewind, Repeat, Replay, Skip, and Scan. Press to fast forward the tape. Press to rewind the tape.
Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The REPEAT function plays the current song or passage over again. Press REPEAT to enable it. The light in the button stays lit to remind you. When the system senses a silent REPEAT BUTTON period in the program (such as the end of a song), it rewinds the tape to the previous silent period.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The REPLAY function similar to REPEAT. When you press this button, the system immediately goes into rewind. The light in the REPLAY button flashes during REPLAY BUTTON rewind. When it senses a silent period on the tape, the system stops rewinding and goes back to PLAY.
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The SKIP function allows you to skip over a song or other passage. When you press this button, the system goes into fast forward until it senses a silent period on the tape. SKIP BUTTON The light in the SKIP button flashes during fast forward.
Page 120 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SCAN allows you to search a tape for a desired passage. When you press this button, the system goes into fast forward. It goes back to PLAY when it senses a silent period on the tape. SCAN BUTTON It stays in PLAY for eight seconds so you can listen to that passage and...
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Caring for the Cassette Player The REPLAY, SKIP and SCAN After 50 hours of use, the CLEAN functions use silent periods on the light comes on to remind you to tape to find the end of a selection. clean the cassette drive.
Page 122 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Do not leave cassettes sitting where they are exposed to high heat or humidity, such as on top of the dashboard or in the player. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before putting it in the player.
Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Changer (Optional) A trunk-mounted Compact Disc changer is available for your car. It holds up to six discs, providing DISC NUMBER several hours of continuous program- ming. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To select another disc, press PROG. The next CD in the changer is loaded and starts to play from the first track. The new CD and track numbers are displayed. To return to the radio function, press the AM/FM button.
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use the preset buttons while a CD is playing to select passages and change tracks. To move rapidly within a track, press SKIP FORWARD SKIP BACKWARD and hold the button to move forward or the button to move backward.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To replay the current track, press REPEAT. The indicator in the preset button will come on as a reminder. At the end of the track, the system skips back to its beginning. That track will repeat continuously until To repeat a track you cancel REPEAT by pressing the...
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To search for a particular program on a disc, press SCAN. The system will skip forward to the next track and begin to play it. If you do not touch any of the controls, the system skips to the beginning of the next SCAN ON/OFF track after ten seconds and begins to...
Page 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can get the CD changer to randomly select tracks by pressing A. SELECT. The indicator in the button lights as a reminder. With this active, the system selects and RANDOM TRACK SELECTION plays tracks randomly rather than sequentially.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination inner and outer edges. The small it in its case to protect it from dust from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip and other contamination.
Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System CD Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Acura dealer.
Page 131: Security System
Table of Contents Main Menu Security System The security system sets automati- the driver's door. cally fifteen seconds after you lock the doors, hood, rear window, roof The security system does not set if panel (NSX-T) and trunk. For the the hood, rear window, trunk, roof system to activate, you must lock the panel (NSX-T) or either door is not...
Page 132: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Acura, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline.......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....know how to properly store luggage Opening the Engine or packages.
Page 133: Break-In Period
Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car's future Your NSX is designed to operate on an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying M M T . If you use such gasolines, premium unleaded gasoline with a extra attention to how you drive pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Page 134: Service Station Procedures
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
Page 135: Opening The Engine Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening the Engine 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel Compartment nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to "top off" the tank, leave REAR WINDOW RELEASE HANDLE some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.
Page 136: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check NSX-T ENGINE COVER SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK ENGINE COVER Check the engine oil level every time 3. Lift the engine cover. To Close the Rear Window: you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few Snap the support rod back into the minutes after turning the engine off 4.
Page 137 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. 4. Remove the dipstick again and cloth or paper towel. check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Page 138: Engine Coolant Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refer to Owner Maintenance Checking the Front Compartment Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information EXPANSION TANK HOOD RELEASE HANDLE on checking other items in your Acura. Look at the coolant level in the 1.
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the SUPPORT ROD LATCH hood latch handle moves stiffly or HANDLE does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 199).
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Acura. CLIP 5. Snap the support rod back into its 6. Lower the hood about halfway holding clip. down and let the hood drop.
Page 141: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Driving Habits The condition of your car and your combine several short trips into one. driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by The air conditioning puts an extra important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 142: Accessories And Modifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your car, or installing However, if electronic accessories some non-Acura accessories, can are improperly installed, or exceed make your car unsafe. Before you Improper accessories or your car's electrical system capacity, make any modifications or add any modifications can affect your they can interfere with the operation...
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifications Additional Safety Precaution In addition, any modifications that decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the Do not remove any original equipment or modify your car in any the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers.
Page 144: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the console compartment are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment The maximum load for your car is 400 lbs(185kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Before Driving...
Page 147: General Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents General Precautions Your Acura is designed to give you Because of the low-profile tires optimum handling and performance fitted to your car, the alloy wheels on well-maintained roads. As part of are closer to the ground. Driving this design, your car has a minimum over a pothole or road debris at of ground clearance and very low-...
Page 148: Driving
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather manual and automatic transmissions. at High Altitude..... It also includes important 6-speed Manual Transmission..
Page 149: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passenger has fastened his you drive your car.
Page 150: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 5. If the engine does not start within meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the Use the following procedure: electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way...
Page 151: 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents 6-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on Reverse with the car moving. Push slippery surfaces.
Page 152: Recommended Shift Points
Main Menu Table of Contents 6-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly.
Page 153 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-speed Manual Transmission Reverse Lockout 2. If you are still unable to shift to The 6-speed manual transmission Reverse, apply the parking brake has an electric lockout so you cannot and turn the ignition key to accidentally shift from Fifth to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Page 154: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Your Acura's transmission has four This display is in the tachometer. It forward speeds, and is electronically shows you the position of the controlled for smoother shifting. It console shift lever. The illuminated also has a "lock-up"...
Page 155 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmissio n Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER RELEASE BUTTON Park (P) — This position mechani- The console shift lever has seven positions. It must be in Park or cally locks the transmission. Use Neutral to start the engine. Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine.
Page 156 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you Drive (D) — Use this position for If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of your normal driving. The transmis- need to restart a stalled engine, or if Park, see Shift Lock Release on page it is necessary to stop briefly with...
Page 157 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission SportShift (3/M) — With the If you move the console shift lever If you try to manually downshift at a console shift lever in this position, from "D" to " 3 / M " while the car is speed that would cause the engine to you can use the SportShift lever on moving, the transmission remains in...
Page 158: Engine Speed Limiter
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Second (2) — To shift to Second, First (1) — To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter press the release button on the side First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed of the shift lever.
Page 159: Shift Lock Release
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release RELEASE BUTTON This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1.
Page 160: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Parking Tips Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the If the car is facing downhill, turn the windows are closed.
Page 161: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake Wear Indicators Your Acura is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- wear indicators.
Page 162: Brake System Design
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes When the front tires skid, you lose The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake steering control; the car continues straight ahead even though you turn the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 163: Important Safety Reminders
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System You should never pump the A car with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders brake pedal, this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or distance it takes to stop the car, it purpose of the ABS.
Page 164: Abs Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System The ABS is self-checking. If anything ABS Indicator goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 50). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 165: Traction Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System You should still install winter tires on Your Acura is equipped with a your car during the winter. Exercise Traction Control System (TCS). TCS assists you in maintaining traction the same caution in winter driving as while accelerating on slippery you would if your car was not surfaces.
Page 166: Tcs On/Off Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System TCS ON/OFF Switch The Traction Control System turns If the TCS indicator comes on while driving, pull to the side of the road on every time you start the engine, TCS INDICATOR LIGHT when it is safe and turn off the even if you turned it off the last time engine.
Page 167: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 168: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires frequently for wear and proper Your NSX is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing "hydroplaning"...
Page 169 Main Menu...
Page 170: Maintenance
Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety....... Hood Latch........important to keep your car well Important Safety Precautions .. Spark Plugs........maintained and to follow basic Maintenance Schedule....Replacement....... maintenance safety precautions. Specifications......Required Maintenance Record..Battery..........202 Owner Maintenance Checks..
Page 171: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Some of the most important safety Regularly maintaining your car is the This section includes instructions for best way to protect your investment. precautions are given here. However, simple maintenance tasks, such as Proper maintenance is essential to checking and adding oil.
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.
Page 173: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule Which Schedule to Follow: The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Acura dealer knows We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal your car best and can provide Acura parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done.
Page 175: Canadian Owners
Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners — Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners —...
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: • Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners — Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners —...
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents 1 : See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. Maintenance...
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenanc e...
Page 182: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 133.
Page 183: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID EXPANSION ENGINE OIL FILL CLUTCH FLUID AUTOMATIC (Gray Cap) (Gray Cap) TRANSMISSIO N TANK CAP FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow Loop) WASHER FLUID MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Blue Cap) FILLER BOLT (Orange Loop) Maintenance...
Page 184: Engine Oil
American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you own it. API CERTIFICATION SEAL To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the left valve cover.
Page 185: Synthetic Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Additives Synthetic Oil The numbers on the container's label Your Acura does not need any oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if tell you the oil's viscosity or weight. additives. Purchasing additives for it meets the same requirements Select the oil for your car according the engine or transmission will not...
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommenda- tions in the maintenance schedule. The oil and filter collect contami- nants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil NOTICE 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for then reinstall the drain bolt. several minutes, then check the oil Tighten it to: level.
Page 188: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This EXPANSION TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent Removing the expansion tank antifreeze and 50 percent water. It cap while the engine is hot can...
Page 189 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 4. Pour coolant into the expansion tank. Fill it to the MAX line. Put the cap back on the expansion tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling system.
Page 190 Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Use of any non- Honda coolant or plain water can result in corrosion and deposits in the cooling system. To replace the coolant: 1.
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System BLEEDER PLUG DRAIN PLUG 3. Start the engine. Turn the heater 4. Remove the drain plug from the 5. Loosen the bleeder plug on top of temperature control dial to bottom of the radiator. the radiator.
Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 7. Loosen the drain plugs on the engine. 8. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the engine drain plugs, reinstall the plugs in the coolant pipes, and reinstall the radiator drain plug. DRAIN PLUG DRAIN PLUG 6.
Page 193 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System BLEEDER CAP BLEEDER BOLT BLEEDER BOLT 9. Remove the bleeder cap from the 10.Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of 11. Loosen the bleeder bolt near the top of the heater inlet. the engine. expansion tank.
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 12.Pour Honda All Season 14.Turn off the engine. Check the EXPANSION TANK CAP expansion tank and, if needed, add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into coolant to bring it up to the MAX the expansion tank. This coolant is line.
Page 195: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers 3. Read the fluid level on the tube. If RESERVOI R CAP the fluid level is near the "E" mark, fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid up to the brim. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality windshield washer fluid.
Page 196: Transmission Fluid
However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and UPPER MARK refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as LOWER MARK soon as it is convenient. DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with the engine 3.
Page 197 Table of Contents Transmission Fluid 6-speed Manual Transmission 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back If Honda M T F is not available, you in the transmission. may use an API service SG, SH or SJ FILLER BOLT CORRECT LEVEL...
Page 198: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Clutch fluid reservoir container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of (manual transmission only) any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the The brake fluid should be replaced system. Have the brake system according to the time recommenda- flushed and refilled with Honda tion in the maintenance schedule.
Page 199: Clutch System
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System M AX M IN The fluid should be between the M I N and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level. Use the same fluid specified for the brake system.
Page 200: Air Cleaner Element
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element Replacement The air cleaner element should be cleaned or replaced according to the SCREWS time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Cleaning (Severe Conditions) Clean the air cleaner element by blowing compressed air through it in the opposite direction to normal air flow.
Page 201: Fuel Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element, Fuel Filter Fuel Filter 5. Install the new air cleaner element, making sure the rubber seal fits The fuel filter should be replaced on all four sides. every 4 years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first.
Page 202: Hood Latch
Main Menu Table of Contents Hood Latch, Spark Plugs Hood Latch Spark Plugs Replacement The spark plugs in your car are a 10 mm 10 mm special platinum-tipped design for BOLTS CAP NUTS longer life. They only need to be replaced every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km), whichever comes first.
Page 203: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs IGNITION COIL 10 mm SPARK PLUG SOCKET BOLT 2. Disconnect the three ignition coils 4. Remove the spark plug with 5. Put the new spark plug into the from the wire harness by squeez- a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark socket;...
Page 204 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE NGK: PFR6L-11 DENSO: PK20PR-L11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A spark plug that is too loose can Spark Plug Gap: overheat and damage the engine. 0.043 in (1.1 mm Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head.
Page 205 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car's Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's The battery gives off explosive electrical system. hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Page 207 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery NOTICE If you need to charge the battery after storing the car, make sure you do it outside the car. Do not connect Charging the battery with the cables a battery charger to the jump start connected can seriously damage your terminal in the engine compartment car's electronic controls.
Page 208: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) and return the windshield wipers to their park position.
Page 210: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified mechanic.
Page 211: Drive Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts Timing Belt The belts should have the following "play" or deflection. The timing belt should normally be ALTERNATOR BELT replaced at the intervals shown in Alternator belt: the maintenance schedule. 0.4 —...
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inflation To safely operate your car, your tires must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of Using tires that are excessively and correctly inflated.
Page 213 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Front: pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven tires that are in good condition may several miles), you will see readings lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4...
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inspection Tubeless tires have some ability to INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS self-seal if they are punctured. Every time you check inflation, you However, because leakage is often should also examine the tires for very slow, you should look closely damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 215: Tire Rotation
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tire Rotation Maintenance Make sure the installer balances the wheels when you have new tires You should not rotate your NSX's In addition to proper inflation, installed. This increases riding correct wheel alignment helps to tires.
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels The tire mileage you can expect from your NSX is the same as The tires that came with your car comparable mid-and rear-engined were selected to match the perform- Installing improper tires on your sports cars, and it will vary greatly ance capabilities of the car while car can affect handling and...
Page 217: Winter Driving
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Winter Driving Wheels and Tires The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. When replacing Wheels: Tires that are marked "M + S" or tires, use the same size originally Front: "All Season" on the sidewall have an supplied with the car.
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires driving on cleared roads. Snow Tires Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Because your Acura has limited tire NOTICE Acura, make sure they are radial clearance, mount only SAE Class "S" tires of the same size and load range cable-type traction devices on the as the original tires.
Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car's exterior lights at least once a month. A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: BRAKE/TAILLIGH T Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights BACK-UP LIGHT Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian cars) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 221 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb NOTICE Your car has halogen headlight and fog light bulbs. When replacing a Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot bulb, handle it by its steel base and when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch protect the glass from contact with on the glass can cause the bulb to your skin or hard objects.
Page 222 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 5. Push the edge of the hold-down BULB spring and turn counterclockwise. 6. Insert the new bulb into the socket, making sure all the tabs are in place. 7. Reinstall the hold-clown spring. 8. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb.
Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal and 5. Install the new bulb into the Parking Light Bulbs socket. 6. Push the bulb holder into the turn signal assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 7. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb holder.
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Side Marker Bulbs 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. RUBBER SEAL Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 6. Put the socket back into its hole in the lens and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. If the turn signal light bulb, back- up bulb, or tail/stoplight bulb is burned out, remove it by pushing it in and turning counterclockwise. If the taillight bulb is burned out, remove it by pulling it straight out of its socket.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate 4. Install the new bulb in the socket. Bulb 5. Turn on the parking lights and make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the license plate assembly on the bumper bracket with the same two screws.
Page 227: Courtesy Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior FOOTWELL DOOR Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights in the doors, roof and under the dashboard come apart the same way. They do not all use the same bulb. 1. Remove the lens by carefully 2.
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights On cars with removable roof On the fixed roof model (NSX-T) (Except NSX-T) INTERIOR INTERIOR TRUNK Maintenance...
Page 229: Storing Your Car
Main Menu Table of Contents Storing Your Car If you need to park your car for an Block the rear wheels. Cover the car with a "breathable" extended period (more than one cover, one made from a porous month), there are several things you material such as cotton.
Page 230: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Acura helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Power Antenna Cleaning..on how to clean your car and Waxing........229 preserve its appearance: the paint, Aluminum Wheels.....
Page 231: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care NOTICE NOTICE Check the body for road tar, tree sap, etc. Remove these stains with tar remover or turpentine. Rinse it Although the exterior panels on your Chemical solvents and strong cleaners off immediately so it does not NSX are made of hardened aluminum, can damage the paint, metal, and harm the finish.
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Power Antenna Cleaning Waxing Polishes — Polishes and cleaner/ Twice a year, clean the antenna mast Always wash and dry the whole car waxes can restore the shine to paint with a dry cloth and mild detergent. before waxing it.
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care, Interior Care Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Carpeting Clean your Acura's aluminum alloy Your dealer has touch-up paint to Vacuum the carpeting frequently to match your car's color. The color remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make wheels as you do the rest of the exterior.
Page 234: Interior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Floor Mats Fabric If you remove the floor mat, make Vacuum dirt and dust out of the sure to re-anchor it when you put it RAIL MOTOR back in your car. material frequently. For general cleaning, use a solution of mild soap PLATE and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Vinyl Seat Belts wires. When cleaning the rear window, Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum If your seat belts get dirty, you can use gentle pressure and wipe side-to- cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft use a soft brush with a mixture of side.
Page 236: Corrosion Protection
Main Menu Table of Contents Corrosion Protection Corrosion Protection Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean Two factors normally contribute to are built into your Acura. You can the underside of your car. This is causing corrosion in your car: help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that by performing some simple periodic...
Page 237: Body Repairs
Main Menu Table of Contents Body Repairs Body Repairs Make sure the repair facility uses Inspect areas of the body that have The entire body and undercarriage Genuine Acura replacement body been repaired rather than replaced. parts. Some companies make sheet Try to look at the inside surfaces.
Page 238: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Changing a Flat Tire ..... common problems that motorists If Your Engine Won't Start... experience with their vehicles. It Nothing Happens or the gives you information about how to Starter Motor Operates safely evaluate the problem and what Very Slowly......
Page 239: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, FOLDING SPARE TIRE stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL WRENCH JACK AIR PUMP The radiator's electric fan runs automatically, even with the ignition off. The fan's blades can injure you. Keep your hands, arms, and clothing away from the fan when removing the spare tire.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS JACKING POINT CIGARETTE LIGHTER POWER CORD 6. Remove the cigarette lighter from 7. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 8. Locate the jacking point nearest its socket and plug the power cord turn with the wheel wrench.
Page 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire NOTICE WHEEL WRENCH Garage-type floor jacks and jacks of similar design can damage your car's underbody, even if they are located on the jacking point. Only use the scissors jack that comes with your NSX to raise the car.
Page 243 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire FOLDING SPARE BRAKE HUB TIRE 11.Before you put on the folding 12. Put on the folding spare tire with spare tire, wipe any dirt off the the air valve toward the bottom. mounting surface of the wheel and Put the wheel nuts back on finger- hub with a clean cloth.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire NOTICE VALVE CAP Do not climb into ihe car when if is on the jack. You could cause the car to roll off the jack, damaging the suspension and body. Keep your fingers and clothing away as the tire inflates and unfolds from its compact size.
Page 245 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 15.After about five minutes, unscrew 16.When finished, reach in and turn 17.Screw the valve cap on the valve tightly with your hands. the air pump hose and check the the ignition switch to LOCK (0). pressure with the supplied Unplug the air pump power cord.
Page 246 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 18.Lower the car to the ground and 19.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 20.Store the jack, wheel wrench, extension, air pump, pressure remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at gauge, screwdriver, and flat tire in the trunk.
Page 247 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Storing the Folding Spare Tire To store the flat tire, put a sheet of paper on the contact surface of the Before returning the folding spare tire and the trunk well as shown in tire to its compartment, you must let the illustration.
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Keep your fingers and clothing away as the tire deflates and folds back to its compact size. 2. Unscrew and remove the folding 3. Remove the rubber cover on top of spare tire valve cap.
Page 249 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire VALVE CAP 4. As the tire deflates, it will fold 5. Put the rubber cap back on the 6. Remove the folding spare tire and back to its original shape. When valve cap.
Page 250 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Air Pump Folding Spare Tire The air pump that comes with your Your car comes with a folding spare NSX is designed specifically to tire. Use this spare tire as a tempo- inflate the folding spare tire.
Page 251 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire This tire gives a harsher ride and The wheel of the spare tire is INDICATOR LOCATION less traction on some road sur- designed especially to fit your car. MARK faces than the regular tire. Use Do not use your spare tire on greater caution while driving on another car unless it is the same...
Page 252: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Diagnosing why your engine won't Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Motor Operates Very Slowly start falls into two areas, depending Check the voltmeter reading. Turn on what you hear when you turn the on the headlights and check their When you turn the ignition switch to...
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally If the headlights dim noticeably or There may be an electrical go out when you try to start the problem, such as no power to the In this case, the starter motor's engine, either the battery is dis- fuel pump.
Page 254: Jump Starting
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting If your car's battery has run clown, To jump start your car, follow these you may be able to start the engine directions closely: by using a booster battery. Although A battery can explode if you do this seems like a simple procedure, 1.
Page 255 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting FUSE BOX COVER JUMP START TERMINAL 3. Open the rear window and engine 4. Connect one jumper cable to the 5. Connect the second jumper cable cover. Locate the engine to the negative ( — ) terminal on JUMP START terminal in the fuse compartment fuse box on the box.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting 8. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your BOOSTER BATTERY car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the car until all are disconnected.
Page 257: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's tempera- 3. If you do not see steam or spray, ture gauge should stay in the mid- leave the engine running and range under most conditions. It may Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge.
Page 258 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 10. Start the engine and set the 7. If you don't find an obvious leak, such as a split radiator hose. climate control to FULL AUTO at check the coolant level in the Everything is still extremely hot, 90°F (32°...
Page 259: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator NOTICE 4. Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine.
Page 260: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator By eliminating as much of the Immediately turn off all electrical CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, climate control, electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles (kilometers) rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically- before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running.
Page 261 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE If you have recently refueled your MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malfunction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your car's emissions controls...
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Your car has certain "readiness state emissions test until the codes" that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. See State diagnostics for the emissions Emissions Testing on page systems.
Page 263: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car's gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents Getting the Headlights to Pop Up If both headlights don't pop up when PLASTIC CAP you turn them on, try the headlight motor button on the dashboard (see page ). If one or both headlights are still down, do the following: 1.
Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. INTERIOR FUSE BOX ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD ENGINE INTERIOR Push Push Turn The under-hood fuse box is located The engine compartment fuse box is The interior fuse box is underneath in the front of the engine compart- located next to the air cleaner the dashboard on the driver's side.
Page 267 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE If something electrical in your car FUSE PULLER stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 267, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 268 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses NOTICE If you cannot drive the car without BLOWN fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a fuse with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
Page 269 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX : Canadian Model Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX : Spare Fuse : Canadian Model Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 271 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Car Gets Stuck If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page 269). NOTICE "Rocking" your car between forward and reverse gear or revving up the engine and allowing the wheels to spin freely at high speeds can damage the automatic transmission .
Page 272: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a Flat-bed Equipment — The operator Wheel-Lift Equipment —The tow professional towing service or, if you loads your vehicle on the back of a truck uses two pivoting arms that go truck.
Page 273 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground.
Page 274: Technical Information
Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Oxygenated Fuels......you the dimensions and capacities of Driving in Foreign Countries..Specifications......... your Acura, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading... Emissions Controls......identification numbers. It also Treadwear........
Page 275: Identification Numbers
Table of Contents Main Menu Identification Numbers Your car has several identifying VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIO N NUMBER numbers located in various places. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Acura dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car.
Page 276 Table of Contents Main Menu Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped on TRANSMISSION NUMBER the back left corner of the engine block, below the rear valve cover. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 277 Table of Contents Main Menu Specification s page 1 : Including the coolant in the expansion tank and that remaining in the engine. 1 : 3.0 model (4 AT) 2 : 3.2 model (6 MT) Expansion tank capacity: 0.55 US gal (2.1 , 0.46 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Page 278 Table of Contents Main Menu Specification s page page page Technical Information...
Page 279 Table of Contents Main Menu DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Treadwear Traction — AA, A, B, C The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 280 Table of Contents Main Menu DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature — A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 281: Oxygenated Fuels
Table of Contents Main Menu Oxygenated Fuels If you notice any undesirable Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and being blended with alcohol or an operating symptoms, try another Canadian CGSB approved ether compound. These gasolines service station or switch to another percentages of oxygenates: are collectively referred to as...
Page 282: Driving In Foreign Countries
Table of Contents Main Menu Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Acura outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 283: Emissions Controls
Table of Contents Main Menu Emissions Controls The Clean Air Act The burning of gasoline in your car's the crankcase back to the intake engine produces several byproducts. The United States Clean Air Act * manifold. They are then drawn into Some of these are carbon monoxide sets standards for automobile the engine and burned.
Page 284: Exhaust Emissions Controls
Table of Contents Main Menu Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls ), and water vapor. Ignition Timing Control System The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the Replacement Parts include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount Ignition Timing Control, Exhaust of HC, CO and NOx produced.
Page 285: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Table of Contents Main Menu Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter Keep the engine tuned-up. contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical Have your car diagnosed and reactions to convert the exhaust repaired if it is misfiring, back- gasses without affecting the metals.
Page 286: State Emissions Testing
Table of Contents Main Menu State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 287 Table of Contents Main Menu State Emissions Testing Then drive in city/suburban Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the...
Page 288: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada)
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 289 Service Manager or General Date of purchase Client Services Office Manager can help. Almost all Mileage on your car American Honda Motor Co., Inc. problems are solved in this way. Your name, address, and tele- 1919 Torrance Blvd. phone number...
Page 290: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416)287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 291: Warranty Coverages
Warranty and Emissions all these warranties. Please read the Accessory Limited Warranty — Performance Warranty — these two 2001 Honda Warranty Information Genuine Acura Accessories are warranties cover your car's emis- booklet that came with your car for covered under this warranty. Time sions control systems.
Page 292 However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying Acura Automobile involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Division, American Honda Motor Co., between you, your dealer, or Acura other information about motor Inc. Automobile Division, American vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Page 294: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Acura dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your car can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 295: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand.
Page 296 Main Menu Index Brakes Ashtray..........Audio System......... Anti-lock System (ABS) ..Accessories Break-in, New Linings....Automatic Car Washes....Installation........Automatic Climate Control Bulb Replacement..... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key System........... Fluid..........Position)........Automatic Speed Control....Parking.......... 85 Additives, Engine Oil..... Automatic Transmission....System Indicator......
Page 297 Main Menu Index Cleaning.......... Crankcase Emission Control System.........280 Aluminum Wheels..... Cruise Control Operation....Capacities Chart......Antenna........229 Carbon Monoxide Hazard....Exterior........228 Customer Relations Cargo, Carrying......Interior........Information......... Cassette Player Leather........232 Care..........Seat Belts........232 Operation........Vinyl..........232 DANGER, Explanation of....CAUTION, Explanation of....ii Windows........
Page 298 Main Menu Index Emissions Testing, State ....Monitor Light....... Power Door Locks....... Engine DOT Tire Quality Grading... Belts..........208 Fabric, Cleaning......Fan, Interior........Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Compartment, Checking Transmission......the........132 Features, Comfort and Driving..........Coolant........185 Convenience......... Economy........Coolant Temperature Gauge ..Filling the Fuel Tank.....
Page 299 Main Menu Index Fuel..........High Speed, Shifting at....Speedometer........ Fill Door and Cap....... Tachometer........Hood Latch........Filter..........198 Voltmeter........Hood, Opening the ......Gauge..........Gearshift Lever Positions Horn........... Octane Requirement....Hydraulic Clutch......Automatic Transmission... Oxygenated........ Hydroplaning........6-speed Manual Reserve Indicator......Transmission......Tank, Filling the......
Page 300 Main Menu Index Mirrors, Adjusting......Locks Anti-theft Steering Column..Jacking Up. the Car......Fuel Fill Door......Jack, Tire........Glove Box........Neutral Gear Position....Jump Starting......... Power Door........Trunk..........New Vehicle Break-in ....Normal Shift Speeds...... Low Coolant Level......Lower Gear, Downshifting to a..NOTICE, Explanation of....
Page 301 Main Menu Index Onboard Refueling Vapor Engine Oil and Filter....Using Child Seats with Recovery........Fuel Filter........198 Tethers........33 Opening the Engine Cover... Fuses........... Opening the Trunk......Light Bulbs......... Schedule........Operation in Foreign Countries... Outside Mirrors....... Spark Plugs......... Radiator Overheating....Overheating, Engine..... Tires..........213 Radio/Cassette Sound System ..
Page 302 Main Menu Index Seat Belts..........Stereo Sound System ....Sound System......... Additional Information....Spare Tire, Folding Storing Your Car......Automatic Seat Belt Inflating........247 Stuck Car........Tentioners........ Specifications......Supplemental Restraint System Cleaning........Servicing........Spark Plugs, Replacing....Maintenance......... SRS Indicator......40, 50 Specifications Charts.....
Page 303 Main Menu Index Temperature Gauge......Trailer, Do Not Tow a....Upholstery Cleaning...... Tensioners, Seat Belts ....Transmission Used Oil, How to Dispose of..Tether Attachment Point....Checking Fluid Level, Theft Deterrent System....Automatic....... Three Way Catalytic Converter... Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed Time, Setting the ......
Page 304 Main Menu Index Alignment and Balance..... Cleaning Aluminum Alloys..Folding Spare......Wrench........Windows Cleaning........Operating the Power....Opening the Rear....... Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........Defroster........Washers........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Operation........Worn Tires........Wrecker, Emergency To wing..
Page 305: Service Information Summary
, 2.3 Imp qt) Conserving" oil, SAE 10W-30 Brake Fluid: Rear: viscosity (see page Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm Oil change capacity (including DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or filter): DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary 5.3 US qt (5.0 l ,4.4 Imp qt)

Honda 2001 NSX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information about Your

Additional Information about Your

Before Driving

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Automatic Transmission

The Braking System

Traction Control System

Towing a Trailer

Maintenance

Quick Links

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