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Driving

This section gives you tips on start-

ing the engine under various condi-
tions, and how to operate the manual
and automatic transmissions. It also
includes important information on

your car's braking system and the
Traction Control System.

Preparing to Drive.........................

118

Starting the Engine .......................

119

5-Speed Manual

Transmission ........................

119

Automatic Transmission..........

119

Starting in Cold Weather

at High Altitude ....................

120

5-Speed Manual Transmission.....

121

Recommended Shift Points .....

121

Maximum Speeds.....................

122

Automatic Transmission...............

122

Shift Lever Positions.................

122

Maximum Speeds.....................

126

Shift

Lock

Release ....................

126

The Braking System .....................

127

Brake Wear Indicators .............

127

Brake System Design...............

127

Anti-lock Brakes........................

128

Traction Control System...............

129

TCS On/Off Switch ..................

130

TCS Indicator............................

130

Driving in Bad

Weather................

131

Towing a Trailer

............................

132

Driving

Summary of Contents for 1995 NSX

Page 1: ...your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving 117 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 133 The Maintenance Schedule s...

Page 2: ...approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and with out incurring any obligation whatsoever OWNER...

Page 3: ...enjoyment of your new car by taking the time to study this manual In it you will learn about your car s many convenience and performance systems We recommend that you follow this manual s service and...

Page 4: ...WARNING or CAUTION These mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don t fo...

Page 5: ...gs 10 How the Driver s Airbag Works 11 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 12 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work 13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 13 System Service 14 System Service Precauti...

Page 6: ...play a role in occupant safety For example reclining the seat back can decrease the effective ness of your seat belt Head re straints can help protect your neck and head especially during rear end im...

Page 7: ...n child see page 8 Two people should never use the same seat belt If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap shoulder belt under your arm or...

Page 8: ...f your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly The lap shoulder belt retractor in the passenger seating position has an...

Page 9: ...k as possible 1 Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked 2 Check that the belt is not twisted 3 Position the lap po...

Page 10: ...lap portion as low as possible see page 7 Each time you have a check up ask your doctor if it s okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap shoulder seat belt Seat Belt Maintenance For sa...

Page 11: ...er in case your car s electrical system is disconnected in a crash What Happens In a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control...

Page 12: ...d be similar to a crash into a parked car at 25 mph 40 km h Airbags will not inflate in a mod erate frontal collision or during a rear impact side impact or rollover even if the impact is severe Airba...

Page 13: ...riage may not cause exten sive body damage but cause the airbags to inflate How the Driver s Airbag Works If you ever have a severe frontal collision your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect...

Page 14: ...attach any items to the steering wheel They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag Or if the airbag inflates they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone How the Passenger...

Page 15: ...objects on top of this lid If the airbag inflates those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work Your NSX has automatic seat belt...

Page 16: ...en ience System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system Modifications could make the system ineffective Do not tamper with the syst...

Page 17: ...he belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured For information on how to adjust the seat back see page 52 Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked A passenger especially a c...

Page 18: ...ng harness This harness can be secured to the seat with a seat belt Travel harnesses are available at pet stores A small dog cat or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides...

Page 19: ...0 The vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible If the passenger s bag inflates it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained We also recommend...

Page 20: ...40 Ibs Use an approved child seat The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 FMVSS 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Look for the manufactur er s statement of compliance...

Page 21: ...t we urge you to use a different car when ever you need to drive with an infant Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg 20 and 40 Ibs Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh betwe...

Page 22: ...should sit low on your child s hips not across the stomach If the shoulder belt crosses the neck you should use a booster seat Several styles of booster seats are available We recommend a design that...

Page 23: ...he shoulder portion to remove any slack 6 Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is held firmly in place If not unlatch the seat belt allow it to retract fully and repeat these steps To unl...

Page 24: ...acket have it installed by your Acura dealer If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware you can obtain them by writing to Acura Automobile Division Customer Relations Office American Honda Moto...

Page 25: ...u know you are going to be drinking make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking What if you find that you ve been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend Find alternative transporta...

Page 26: ...ct rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage If you must si...

Page 27: ...potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Acura dealer for a replacement HEADLIGHT...

Page 28: ...Safety Labels EXPANSION TANK CAP JUMP START Driver and Passenger Safety...

Page 29: ...ts 38 Rear Window Defogger 39 Turn Signals 40 Windshield Wipers 41 Windshield Washers 42 Hazard Warning 42 Cruise Control Master Switch 42 Steering Wheel Adjustments 43 Steering Wheel Controls 44 Crui...

Page 30: ...Component Locations HOOD ENGINE COVER FRONT COMPARTMENT FOLDING SPARE TIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TRUNK LID TRUNK FUEL FILL DOOR TOOLS JACK AIR PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE Instruments and Controls REAR WINDOW...

Page 31: ...y FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 107 TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON P 50 MIRROR CONTROLS P 61 POWER WINDOW SWITCH P 53 AUDIO SYSTEM P 80 DIGITAL CLOCK P 61 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL P 70 HAZARD WARNING SWITCH P 42 WI...

Page 32: ...U S instrument panel is shown Differences for the Cana dian model are noted in the text Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR Automatic tran...

Page 33: ...de of the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can Turn to page 212 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine Charging System Indicator This light indicates the battery is not bei...

Page 34: ...turn the ignition ON II and goes off after the engine starts If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ABS If this happens stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine Reset t...

Page 35: ...If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the Electric Power Steering system If this happens stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine Reset the system by restart ing the engin...

Page 36: ...on only An indicator in the tachometer shows which position the shift lever is in The D indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON II If it flashes while driving in any shift p...

Page 37: ...r kg cm 2 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 212 Temperature Gauge This...

Page 38: ...rn off the ignition When you add fuel the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition back ON II Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your car has been driven It meas...

Page 39: ...d warning lights Underneath the instrument panel are the headlight motor switch instrument panel brightness control and the TCS On Off switch The two levers on the underside of the steering column all...

Page 40: ...ds you then let go The blue high beam indicator will light see page 34 To flash the high beams when the headlight doors are closed pull back and hold the turn signal lever This simultaneously raises t...

Page 41: ...o pop out Turn the knob to adjust the brightness then push it back in so you cannot acci dentally bump it Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger will clear fog frost and thin ice from the windo...

Page 42: ...L LEVER Signal a turn or lane change with this lever Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn If you push it up or down all the way the turn signal continues to blink...

Page 43: ...s operate every few seconds You can adjust this delay by turning the INT TIME ring on the lever This allows you to vary how often the windshield wipers sweep when driving in light rain or snow In low...

Page 44: ...rd Warning Push the large red button on the right pod to turn on the hazard warning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to fl...

Page 45: ...l the way down 3 Move the steering wheel in or out to the distance you want Push the lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in that position 4 The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under the ste...

Page 46: ...ing roads slippery roads heavy rain or bad weather You should have full control of the car under those conditions Using the Cruise Control 1 Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch on the right pod T...

Page 47: ...h the de sired cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Accelerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET decel burton You can decrease the set cruising speed in either...

Page 48: ...he instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way If you use the brake or clutch pedal to cancel cruise control the system retains...

Page 49: ...love box The valet key only works the ignition and the door locks You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility see Trunk page 50 You should h...

Page 50: ...ey ACCESSORY I In this position you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter ON II This is the normal key position when driving All features and accessories on the car are usable Several of...

Page 51: ...ck tab on the passenger s door only locks and unlocks that door To get out of the car pull each lock tab up or use the door lock switch before you open either door The doors can be locked and un locke...

Page 52: ...e tabs on both doors immediately pop up Trunk You can open the trunk in two ways Press the trunk release button on the driver s door Use the master key to open the trunk lock The valet key does not wo...

Page 53: ...n the valet key Glove Box Open the glove box by squeezing the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key The glove box light comes on only when the instrument pa...

Page 54: ...angle by push ing the rear switch in the direction you want to move You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position Adjust the seat position before you start driving Instruments and...

Page 55: ...ow to stop Close the window by pushing the switch up and holding it The driver s armrest has a master power window control panel To open the passenger s window push down on the switch and hold it down...

Page 56: ...dow reaches the desired position MAIN This switch controls power to the passenger s window With this switch off the passenger s window cannot be raised or lowered The MAIN switch does not affect the d...

Page 57: ...dry the roof panel before you remove it so dirt and water do not fall in the interior and engine compartment Do not put any items other than roof panel in the roof holder or you can damage the roof ho...

Page 58: ...le on the rear of the driver s door opening next to the seat Pivot this handle towards the driver s seat The rear window will pop up slightly 4 Stand just behind the driver s door Reach under the rear...

Page 59: ...of the strap from the rear window frame 7 Put the hook around the edge of the roof cover to hold it up 8 Release each side of the roof by pushing the lock tab sideways and pulling down the release lev...

Page 60: ...until it latches Snap the hook on the window frame 11 Pull the rear window down until it is resting on the body then push on the center of the back edge until it latches Make sure it is securely clos...

Page 61: ...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 th...

Page 62: ...y turning each release lever until the lock tab clicks forward Pull on the levers to make sure they are locked If the release levers are locked correctly the roof unlatched indicator will not light wh...

Page 63: ...rrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positions The night position reduces glare from headlights behin...

Page 64: ...the adjustment switch to move the mirror right left up or down 4 When you finish move the selec tor switch to the center off position This turns off the adjust ment switch so you can t move a mirror...

Page 65: ...the half hour pressing RESET sets the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour pressing RESET sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour For example...

Page 66: ...ar brakes and axles Console Compartment To open the console compartment lift the tab on the left edge Coin Holder The coin holder is located in the front half of the console compartment lid Open the c...

Page 67: ...n on the front of the holder Use the beverage holder only when the car is parked If you place a cup in the holder while driving the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners Be careful...

Page 68: ...ifting the lid up To close the ashtray push the lid down To remove it for emptying lift the lid up to the open position and push it up further The ashtray will pop out slightly so you can grasp it and...

Page 69: ...In the ON position it stays on continuously On the standard model the interior light is on the ceiling between the sun visors It also has a three position light which operates as described In addition...

Page 70: ...r s footwell and the ignition switch turn on to assist you These lights stay on for a few sec onds after you close the door Each door has a light near the back edge This light comes on whenever the do...

Page 71: ...ps to discour age vandalism and theft of your NSX Automatic Climate Control 70 Fully automatic Operation 71 Semi automatic Operation 73 Air Conditioning Switch 73 Mode button 74 Recirculated and Fresh...

Page 72: ...the dashboard and in each armrest is adjustable Move the tab in the center of each vent up and down and side to side The vents on top of each door and in each armrest can be opened and closed with the...

Page 73: ...al to AUTO You will see FULL AUTO in the system s display The light in either the or button also goes on to show you which is selected The U S display is shown Cana dian models display the selected te...

Page 74: ...stem regulates the interior tem perature to that value In cold weather the fan will not come on automatically until the engine has run for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air Pressi...

Page 75: ...witch Pressing the A C switch turns the air conditioning on and off You will see ON or OFF in the display When you turn the A C off the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the dia...

Page 76: ...ime you press the MODE button the display shows the mode selected Press the button four times to see all the modes The main air flow comes out of the dashboard and door vents Close the door vents when...

Page 77: ...Automatic Climate Control The main air flow is divided between the dashboard door vents and the floor vents The main air flow is directed to the floor vents CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 78: ...Automatic Climate Control The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and wind shield defroster vents Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 79: ...e quickly turn e temperature control to 2 0 F 86 0 F 28 0 C 30 C ress and turn the fan speed ial to high Warmed air will then ow from the windshield and side efroster vents To turn off defrost ress th...

Page 80: ...rculates it You can for example manually put the system in recircula tion mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes When you press the or burton the light in that button comes on Fan Speed Y...

Page 81: ...emperature Sensors 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 Comfo...

Page 82: ...stem can also sense when a metal or chro mium dioxide CRO2 tape is being played and adjusts accordingly Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation D...

Page 83: ...and is shown next to the frequency display Finding Radio Stations 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 countercloc...

Page 84: ...ep You can preset eight stations on each band When you press the SEEK bar the radio scans the selected band and stops on the next station with a strong signal Press the left side of the SEEK bar to sc...

Page 85: ...he A SELECT button stays on as a re minder You cannot manually change any presets with A SELECT on If you do not like the stations found by A SELECT you can still use the TUNE or SEEK function to find...

Page 86: ...1 BALANCE KNOB Push TREBLE KNOB 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 to pop out The outside ring changes the bass...

Page 87: ...ay The display will change from the radio frequency to the word TAPE The or will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playin...

Page 88: ...was not recorded in Dolby B noise reduction turn it off by pressing button If you play a metal or chro mium dioxide CrO2 tape the system automatically senses it The METAL indicator in the frequency d...

Page 89: ...ystem To remove the cassette from the drive press the button The system automatically ejects the cassette whenever you turn off the system or the ignition switch EJECT BUTTON Comfort and Convenience F...

Page 90: ...are available fast forward rewind Repeat Replay Skip and Scan Press to fast forward the tape Press to rewind the tape To stop fast forward or rewind press PLAY Fast forward or rewind stops automatical...

Page 91: ...you When the system senses a silent period in the program such as the end of a song it rewinds the tape to the previous silent period It contin ues to repeat this same passage as long as REPEAT is on...

Page 92: ...The light in the REPLAY button flashes during rewind When it senses a silent period on the tape the system stops rewinding and goes back to PLAY Unlike REPEAT this function replays a selection only o...

Page 93: ...hen you press this button the system goes into fast forward until it senses a silent period on the tape The light in the SKIP button flashes during fast forward When the system finds a silent period i...

Page 94: ...for eight seconds so you can listen to that passage and decide if you want to hear it all If you are not interested in that passage leave the system alone After eight seconds it will go into fast for...

Page 95: ...s you should clean the cassette drive after every 30 hours of use Your dealer has a cleaning kit available for this purpose After 50 hours of use the CLEAN light comes on to remind you to clean the ca...

Page 96: ...t it in the player It may cause the cassette to jam in the drive mechanism when you try to eject it Do not leave cassettes sitting where they are exposed to high heat or humidity such as on top of the...

Page 97: ...s in the maga zine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions included with the unit Turn on the audio system as described previ ously Press the AM FM button until CD appears i...

Page 98: ...ger 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 again To turn the system completely off press th...

Page 99: ...move backward The player will fast for ward or reverse for as long as you hold the button It goes to normal play mode when you release the button Each time you press the sys tem skips forward to the...

Page 100: ...ndicator 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 you cancel REPEAT by pressing the butt...

Page 101: ...t If you do not touch my of the controls the system skips to the beginning of the next track after ten seconds and begins to play that When the system gets to a track you want to hear all the way thro...

Page 102: ...this active the system selects and plays tracks randomly rather than sequentially Random selection only works on the disc currently playing not across all six discs Cancel random selection by pressin...

Page 103: ...D Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Acura dealer Comfort and Conven...

Page 104: ...k starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself Once the security system is set opening either door without the key the hood or the rear window will cause it to alarm It also al...

Page 105: ...o add any accessories to your car please read the information in this section first General Precautions 104 Break in Period 105 Gasoline 105 Oxygenated Fuels 105 Driving in Foreign Countries 106 Servi...

Page 106: ...er parking lot speed bumps can also cause damage Curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bump ers Low curbs that do not affect the average sedan may be high enough to hit the bumper o...

Page 107: ...nleaded gasoline you may substi tute an unleaded regular gasoline The engine will compensate for the lower octane but you may notice a slight decrease in power as a result We recommend gasolines conta...

Page 108: ...erat ing symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the pe...

Page 109: ...on the inside of the door as shown 4 Stop filling the tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes 5...

Page 110: ...this handle towards the driver s seat The rear window will pop up slightly 2 Stand just behind the driver s door Reach under the rear edge of the rear window at its center and raise it It will stay up...

Page 111: ...he body then push on the center of the back edge until it latches Make sure it is securely closed before driving away Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fue...

Page 112: ...s near or below the lower mark see page 144 for information on the proper oil and how to add it Engine Coolant check EXPANSION TANK MAX Look at the coolant level in the expansion tank Make sure it is...

Page 113: ...l and set the parking brake Pull the hood release handle located under the left lower corner of the dashboard 2 Standing in front of the car put your fingers under the front edge of the hood to the ri...

Page 114: ...se the hood lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole 5 Snap the support rod back into its holding clip 6 Lower the hood about halfway down and let the hood drop Make sure the hood i...

Page 115: ...rnering and hard braking use more fuel Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to maintain a constant speed Every tim...

Page 116: ...ontrolled systems including the SRS system the engine s fuel injec tion and the Anti lock Brake system Strong electronic interference can affect their operation Electronic communications equip ment su...

Page 117: ...e front compartment is not for carrying cargo Parts of the Anti lock brake system SRS and other sys tems are in the front compartment and could be accidentally damaged Cargo may also restrict air flow...

Page 118: ...peed Manual Transmission 119 Automatic Transmission 119 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 120 5 Speed Manual Transmission 121 Recommended Shift Points 121 Maximum Speeds 122 Automatic Transmis...

Page 119: ...Check that any items you may be carrying with you inside are stored properly or fastened down se curely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 52 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside...

Page 120: ...se pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race 6 If the engine still does not start press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting in order to clear fl...

Page 121: ...does not race Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude Above 2400 meters 8000 feet An engine is harder to start in cold weather The thinner air found at high altitude above 2400 meters 8000 feet adds...

Page 122: ...it in reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so they won t grind You can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down by shifting to a lower gear This...

Page 123: ...nically controlled for smoother shifting It also has a lock up torque converter for better fuel economy You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks Shift Lever Positions This d...

Page 124: ...own manually when the console shift lever is in the 3 M position Park P This position mechani cally locks the transmission Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine To shift out of...

Page 125: ...lever from Neutral to another gear Drive D Use this position for your normal driving The transmis sion automatically selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration You may notice the transmis...

Page 126: ...p It will then downshift to first gear If you try to manually downshift at a speed that would cause the engine to exceed the redline in the lower gear the transmission will not downshift The gear indi...

Page 127: ...ver out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work 1 Set the Parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Insert the key in t...

Page 128: ...ugh deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Since a longer distance is needed to stop with wet brakes be extra cautious...

Page 129: ...hnique You will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates Activation varies with the amount of traction your tires have On dry pavement you will need to press on the brake pedal very...

Page 130: ...increases the car s traction and directional stability on loose or slippery road surfaces Driving with TCS requires no special skills or technique The TCS does not affect braking and cannot prevent sk...

Page 131: ...time you drove the car TCS Indicator If the TCS develops a problem the TCS indicator comes on and remains on The TCS is automatically disa bled If you see this pull to the side of the road at your fir...

Page 132: ...ving conditions This is especially true in snow A person can forget some snow driving techniques during the summer months Practice is needed to relearn those skills Exercise extra caution when driving...

Page 133: ...utside tempera ture is near freezing The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles mixed with areas of ice so your traction can change without warning Be careful when downshifting If...

Page 134: ...ance Record 140 Periodic Checks 142 Fluid Locations 143 Engine Oil 144 Checking Engine Oil 144 Adding 144 Recommended Oil 145 Additives 146 Oil and Filter Changes 146 Cooling System 148 Checking the E...

Page 135: ...chanic Some of the most important safely precautions are given in the next page However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whet...

Page 136: ...engine and exhaust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the to...

Page 137: ...ad limit This puts excess stress on the engine brakes and many other parts of your car The load limit is shown on the label on the driver s doorjamb Operate your car on reasonable roads within the leg...

Page 138: ...e Acura parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their performance and durabi...

Page 139: ...ule on the next page do not apply For Canadian Owners This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble free operation of your vehicle D...

Page 140: ...n freezing temperatures driving less than 16 km 10 miles per trip Driving in extremely hot over 90 F 32 C conditions Extensive idling or long periods of stop and go driving Driving in mountainous cond...

Page 141: ...Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car Maintenance...

Page 142: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 139 Maintenance...

Page 143: ...to use the washers frequently check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 154 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page 155 Brakes and clutch Check the fluid level mon...

Page 144: ...LUID DIPSTICK Yellow Loop ENGINE OIL FILL CAP EXPANSION TANK CAP MANUAL TRANSMISSION FILLER BOLT ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange Loop Maintenance BRAKE FLUID Gray Cap CLUTCH FLUID Gray Cap ANTI LOCK BRAKE...

Page 145: ...y back in its tube 3 Pull it out again and look at the oil level at the end of the dipstick If it is between the upper and lower marks the level is correct Add oil if the level is at or below the lowe...

Page 146: ...l is formulated to help your engine use less fuel The API Service label also tells you the service classification of the oil Always use an oil that says API Service SG or SH This service rating may al...

Page 147: ...Filter Changes Always change the oil and filter ac cording to the time and distance recommendations in the mainte nance schedule The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if...

Page 148: ...gister normal oil pressure If it does not turn off the engine and reinspect your work 8 Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks 9 Turn off the engine l...

Page 149: ...ifreeze is used Some antifreezes even though labeled as safe for aluminum parts may not provide adequate protection Adding Engine Coolant EXPANSION TANK CAP Loosen the expansion tank cap by turning it...

Page 150: ...the coolant requires special tools and access from under neath the car Unless you have the tools and knowledge you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic Before replacing the coolant...

Page 151: ...NK CAP 3 With the engine and radiator cool to the touch remove the expan sion tank cap 4 Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the radiator BLEEDER PLUG 5 Loosen the bleeder plug on top of the radi...

Page 152: ...hen the coolant stops draining tighten the engine drain plugs reinstall the plugs in the coolant pipes and reinstall the radiator drain plug 9 Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of pu...

Page 153: ...e BLEEDER BOLT 12 Loosen the bleeder bolt near the expansion tank 13 Pour coolant into the expansion tank Coolant will go through the tank into the system When the tank is full go to each of the four...

Page 154: ...he radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice 15 Turn off the engine Check the expansion tank and if needed add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line Tighten the expansion tank cap Reinstall the co...

Page 155: ...e on the cap with your finger and pull up until the tube is fully exposed 3 Read the fluid level on the tube If the fluid level is near the E mark fill the reservoir with wind shield washer fluid up t...

Page 156: ...tween the upper and lower marks 5 If the level is below the lower mark add fluid to bring it to the upper mark Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II Automat...

Page 157: ...hole with your finger If you do not feel any oil slowly add oil until it starts to run out of the hole Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely Only use an API service SF or SG grade motor oi...

Page 158: ...s whichever comes first Brake System The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark it is an indication that your brake system...

Page 159: ...AX mark it may indicate a problem in the ABS Have your dealer inspect the system as soon as possible If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark use the same DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid specifi...

Page 160: ...The air cleaner element is inside the box on the driver s side of the engine compartment To replace it 1 Loosen the hose clamp around the engine air intake tube Slide the tube off the air cleaner hou...

Page 161: ...ix screws 7 Slide the air intake tube onto the air cleaner housing cover Tighten the hose clamp 8 Snap the two hoses back into their clips on the air cleaner housing cover Cleaning Severe Conditions F...

Page 162: ...placed if you suspect it has been clogged by contaminants Spark Plugs The original spark plugs in your car are a special platinum tipped design for longer life They only need to be replaced every 6 ye...

Page 163: ...olding the ignition coil Remove the ignition coil by pulling it straight out as you twist it slightly 4 Use a 16 mm 5 8 in spark plug socket with a 6 in extension to remove the spark plug 5 Put the ne...

Page 164: ...ng can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the ignition coil Install and tighten the two holddown bolts to Tightening torque 12 N m 1 2 kg m 8 7 lb ft 8 Reconnect the ignition c...

Page 165: ...under pressure can damage the eye Immediately call a physician or 911 Skin Remove contaminated clothing Flush the skin with large quantities of water Call a physician immediately Swallowing Drink wat...

Page 166: ...white or yellowish powder To remove it cover the terminals with a solution of baking soda and water It will bubble up and turn brown When this stops wash it off with plain water Dry off the battery wi...

Page 167: ...uild up during charging You need to remove the spare tire holder before removing the battery Charging the battery with the cables connected can seriously damage your car s electronic controls Detach t...

Page 168: ...areas when used To replace 1 Turn the ignition switch ON II Turn on the windshield wipers Turn off the ignition switch to stop the wipers about a foot above their park position 2 Lift the wiper off th...

Page 169: ...inforcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforce ment strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 6 Slide the new wiper blade into the holde...

Page 170: ...a low pressure spray or soft bristle brush to clean them Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at a steady...

Page 171: ...r dealer adjust or replace the belts Tires To safely operate your car your tires must be the proper type and size in good condition with adequate tread and correctly inflated The following pages give...

Page 172: ...hecking the tire pressure the tires can still be considered cold if you drive less than 1 6 km 1 mile If you check the pressure when the tires are hot the car has been driven several miles you will se...

Page 173: ...ows there is less than 1 6 mm 1 16 inch of tread left on the tire A tire that is this worn gives very little traction on wet roads You should replace the tire if you can see the tread wear indicator i...

Page 174: ...s If you drive moder ately the rear tires could last more than 10 000 miles However the mileage will be substantially less if you tend to drive your NSX at the upper limits of its capabilities You sho...

Page 175: ...onal information about tire and wheel size designations See page 233 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading Winter Tires You should mount winter tires on your NSX before winter starts be fore...

Page 176: ...ement bulb is needed Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your car has two bulbs on each side four in total Make sure you are replacing the bulb that is burned out Your car uses halogen headlight bulbs When rep...

Page 177: ...rom its slot Pivot the wire up out of the way and remove the bulb 6 Insert the new bulb into the hole making sure all the tabs are in place Pivot the hold down wire over the end of the bulb and clip t...

Page 178: ...bly by turning it one quarter turn to the left 4 To remove the turn signal bulb push it in slightly and turn it counterclockwise To remove the parking light bulb pull it straight out of its holder 5 I...

Page 179: ...t 4 Turn the bulb holder one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it from the lens 5 Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms 6 Put the b...

Page 180: ...ing it oue quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling it outward 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 counterclockwis...

Page 181: ...r bracket Pull the assembly away from the bracket 2 Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one half turn to the right 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Turn o...

Page 182: ...use the same bulb 1 Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge with your fingernail or a small flat tip screw driver The two lenses on the roof mounted interior light come out as a unit 2 Remove...

Page 183: ...Lights On cars with removable roof On the standard model Maintenance INTERIOR INTERIOR TRUNK...

Page 184: ...ndow open slightly if the car is being stored indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield Apply a silicone spray lu...

Page 185: ...brightwork wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 186 Washing 186 Power Antenna Cleaning 187 Waxing 187 Aluminum Wheels 187 Paint Touc...

Page 186: ...a mild detergent such as dish washing liquid or a product made especially for car washing Wash the car using the water and detergent solution and a soft bristle brush sponge or soft cloth Start at the...

Page 187: ...s Waxes A wax coats the finish and protects it from damage by exposure to sunlight air pollution etc You should use a wax on your NSX when it is new Polishes Polishes and cleaner waxes can restore the...

Page 188: ...you wash it Repair it as soon as possible to prevent corrosion Use the touch up paint on small chips and scratches More extensive damage should be repaired by a professional Examine the chip or scrat...

Page 189: ...s that come with the cleaner Vinyl Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner Wipe the vinyl with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild soap and water Use the same solu tion with a soft bristle...

Page 190: ...rior of your NSX it is best to use a solid type Some liquid air fresheners contain chemicals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor If you use a liquid air freshener...

Page 191: ...and other body repair facilities have been given the special training and equipment needed to do professional repairs on your car If your NSX ever needs body repair contact the Acura Customer Relatio...

Page 192: ...ructions on getting your car towed If You Have a Flat Tire 194 Changing a Flat Tire 194 Storing the Folding Spare Tire 201 Air Pump 204 Folding Spare Tire 204 If Your Engine Won t Start 206 Nothing Ha...

Page 193: ...e transmission in Park automatic or Reverse manual Set the parking brake 3 Open the hood see page 111 Unscrew the wing bolt holding the folding spare tire Remove the folding spare tire f r o m the com...

Page 194: ...or use a protective cloth when handling the tools 5 Place the air pump near the flat tire Open the nearest window and route the air pump s power cord through the open window CONTINUED Taking Care of t...

Page 195: ...e wheel wrench 8 Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the underside of the body Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end bra...

Page 196: ...with your NSX to raise the car 9 Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground 10 Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire Temporarily place the flat ti...

Page 197: ...hen tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten them fully Inflate the folding spare tire only when it is on the car Infl...

Page 198: ...the suspen sion and body Keep your fingers and clothing away as the tire inflates and unfolds from its compact size 15 After about five minutes unscrew the air pump hose and check the pressure with th...

Page 199: ...nds 18 Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack 19 Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automo tive service facility T...

Page 200: ...Wheels on page 173 for tire replacement Storing the Folding Spare Tire Before returning the folding spare tire to its compartment you must let out all the air It will fold back to its original space s...

Page 201: ...e until the air starts coming out Use your hand to shield your eyes The valve core can fly out under pressure Keep your fingers and clothing away as the tire deflates and folds back to its compact siz...

Page 202: ...nstall the original tire and wheel nuts Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts securely in a criss cross pattern Tighten to 110 N m 11 kg m 80 Ib ft 7 Store the folding spare tire in the front compa...

Page 203: ...on your car as soon as you can Follow these precautions whenever you are using the folding spare tire Inflate or deflate the spare tire only when it is on the car Inflating it on the ground may trap s...

Page 204: ...is dam aged replace it with a folding spare tire of the same design New spare tires are available at your Acura dealer Do not mount snow chains on the folding spare tire The folding spare tire has a s...

Page 205: ...t must be in Park or Neutral Turn the ignition switch to ON II Check the voltmeter reading Turn on the headlights and check their brightness If the voltmeter does not register and the headlights are v...

Page 206: ...a booster battery Although this seems like a simple procedure there are several precautions you should take Follow the directions closely You cannot start an NSX with an automatic transmission by push...

Page 207: ...the positive terminal on the booster battery Connect the other end to the JUMP START terminal in the fuse box 5 Connect the second jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery Connect...

Page 208: ...your car If the starter motor still operates slowly check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal to metal contact 8 Once your car is running discon nect the negative cable fro...

Page 209: ...ediate action 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake Turn off the climate control and all other accessories Turn on the hazard warning...

Page 210: ...tank cap Without pressing it downward turn the cap one quarter turn counterclock wise Stop and wait for any pres sure in the expansion tank to escape Then press down on the cap and turn it countercloc...

Page 211: ...the engine compartment and check the oil level see page 109 Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and oth...

Page 212: ...e power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care to not stall it The starter motor uses lots of current and will discharge the battery rapidly Check the voltmeter as you drive If there is a...

Page 213: ...watch the indicator light If it stays on have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem Avoid full throttle accelera tion and drivi...

Page 214: ...uses are blown or the replacement fuse blows immedi ately remove the fuse for the headlight door or doors that won t open Put the cover back on the fuse box 3 Remove the plastic cap on top of the head...

Page 215: ...l circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload These fuses are located in three fuse boxes UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX Taking...

Page 216: ...sh the tab as shown The engine compartment fuse box is located next to the air cleaner hous ing To open push the tab as shown The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s side To...

Page 217: ...cause Replace any blown fuses and check the component s operation 1 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off 2 Remove the cover from the fuse box...

Page 218: ...e that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with the correct rating as soon as you can Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating g...

Page 219: ...Fuses Under hood Fuse Box Canadian model Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Page 220: ...Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Box Interior Fuse Box Canadian model Taking Care of the Unexpected Spare Fuse...

Page 221: ...ng the wheels to spin freely at high speeds can damage the automatic transmission Use a tow service to prevent transmission dam age For very short distances such as freeing the car you can use the tie...

Page 222: ...he frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground Your car s suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted If your NSX cannot be transp...

Page 223: ...raction Control System 231 Tire Information 232 Tire Size Designation 232 Wheel Size Designation 232 Tire Speed Ratings 232 DOT Tire Quality Grading 233 Treadwear 233 Traction 233 Temperature 234 Emis...

Page 224: ...nd insuring your car The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the Certif...

Page 225: ...The Engine Number is stamped on the back left corner of the engine clock below the rear valve cover The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER...

Page 226: ...Specifications 1 Including the coolant in the expansion tank 2 1 2 2 US qt 1 8 Imp qt and that remaining in the engine 2 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Technical Information...

Page 227: ...Specifications Technical Information page 163 page 220 page 221 page 221...

Page 228: ...ing up it ener gizes the appropriate solenoid in the modulator solenoid unit There are four solenoids one for each wheel The energized solenoid reduces hydraulic pressure to one side of a modulator va...

Page 229: ...g wheel angle This senses how far the front wheels are turned if at all The TCS control unit receives the signals from these sensors When the TCS senses wheelspin the control unit determines how much...

Page 230: ...R Tire construction code Radial 16 Rim diameter in inches Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with impor tant information that you need if you ever have to replace one The follow ing explai...

Page 231: ...the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in dri...

Page 232: ...ature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A re...

Page 233: ...do to maintain them This section summarizes how the emis sion controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 138 In Canada Acura vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS...

Page 234: ...g reducing the amount of HC and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Add...

Page 235: ...ake place It can set on fire any combus tible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalyti...

Page 236: ...Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages 240 Customer Relations Information 241 Canada Zone Office Map 242 Reporting Safety Defects 243 Authorized Manuals 245 Warranty and Customer Relations...

Page 237: ...ime period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genu ine Acura Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please...

Page 238: ...management contact the Acura Customer Relations Office U S Owners Acura Automobile Division Customer Relations Office American Honda Motor Co Inc 1919 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 2746 or telephone...

Page 239: ...78 6504 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1S 3R2 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 514 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Hon...

Page 240: ...tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or...

Page 241: ...or manuals prior to the year shown below contact Helm Incorporated P O Box 07280 Detroit Michigan 48207 or call 1 800 782 4356 Valid only for sales within U S Canadian owners should contact their auth...

Page 242: ...nance 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 Electri...

Page 243: ...larm Anti theft 102 Alcohol and Drugs 23 Alcohol in Gasoline 105 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 187 Antenna Cleaning 187 Antifreeze 148 Anti lock Brakes ABS Description 230 Indicator Eight 32 128 Operation...

Page 244: ...Children 17 Cassette Player Care 93 Operation 85 CAUTION Explanation of ii CD Changer 95 Certification Label 226 Chains 174 Change Oil How to 146 When to 138 Changing a Flat Tire 194 Changing Engine...

Page 245: ...als 39 Disabled Towing Your Car If 223 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 127 Disposal of Used Oil 147 Do Not Tow a Trailer 132 Doors Locking and Unlocking 49 Lockout Prevention 50 Monitor Light 33 Power Door...

Page 246: ...zard Warning 42 Flat Tire Changing a 194 Fluids Automatic Transmission 155 Brake 157 Clutch 158 Manual Transmission 156 Windshield Washer 154 FM Stereo Radio Reception 81 Folding Spare Tire 204 Foreig...

Page 247: ...ing about 148 Hydraulic Clutch 158 Hydroplaning 132 Identification Number Vehicle 226 If Your Car has to be Towed 223 Ignition Keys 47 Switch 48 Timing Control System 236 Indicator Lights Instrument P...

Page 248: ...Adjusting 61 Neutral Gear Position 124 New Vehicle Break in 105 Normal Shift Speeds 121 NOTICE Explanation of ii Numbers Identification 226 Octane Requirement Gasoline 105 Odometer 36 Odometer Trip 36...

Page 249: ...hedule 136 Spark Plugs 161 Tires 173 Wiper Blades 167 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash 8 Reserve Tank Engine Coolant 148 Restraint Child 16 Reverse Gear Position 124 Rotation Tire 173 Safety Belts 5...

Page 250: ...Belts 13 Tachometer 35 Taillights Changing Bulbs in 179 Taking Care of the Unexpected 193 Tape Player 85 Operation 85 Maintenance 93 TCS Indicator 33 129 Technical Descriptions Anti lock Brake System...

Page 251: ...ity Mirror 65 Vehicle Dimensions 228 Vehicle Identification Number 226 Vehicle Storage 183 Ventilation 70 VIN 226 Vinyl Cleaning 189 Viscosity Oil 146 Voltmeter 36 Warning Beepers Headlights on 38 Key...

Page 252: ...Folding Spare Tire Pressure If used as a spare for either front tires 180 kPa 1 8 kg cm 2 26 psi rear tires 220 kPa 2 2 kg cm 2 32 psi Tire Size Front 215 45 ZR16 Rear 245 40 ZR17 Folding Spare Tire...

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