Acura NSX 2018, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
NAVIGATION
VISUAL INDEX DRIVING
SAFETY
INFORMATION
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
CLIENT
INFORMATION
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
VOICE
COMMAND
INDEX
ACURALINK® INDEX
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in good condition
with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
n Inflation Guidelines
• Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page 119) for the specified
pressure.
• Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from overheating.
• Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards, and wear
unevenly.
• Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the others,
check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add or release air until the
specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi
(30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2
) higher than checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in all tires,
including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2
) per month.
n
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side or tread.
Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if you see fabric or cord.
• Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the wheel
alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
n
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the tire. If the tread
has worn so low that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear indicator mark
Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.
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