Emergency Engine Stop - Acura NSX Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
Turn off all accessories and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the
vehicle running and open the hatch (See
Under the Hood).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the
power system and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hatch (See Under the Hood).
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the
temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
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Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage
the engine.

Emergency Engine Stop

The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
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