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Owner's Identification Form

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

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

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

Gas Station Information

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

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Page 1 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.
Page 2 Main Menu Owner's Identification This Owner's Manual should be considered OWNER a permanent part of the car, and should remain with the car when it is sold. The information and specifications included ADDRESS in this publication were in affect at the time of approval for printing.
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the 1995 Acura NSX. We are certain you will be pleased with y o u r purchase of one of the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced sports cars in the world. The NSX contains the highest level of automotive technology currently available. Your aluminum-bodied NSX was hand-crafled at a new facility dedicated exclusively to its manufacture.
Page 4: Safety Labels
Main Menu Safety Messages You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many You will also see another important important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these symbol: messages carefully.
Page 5: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important The Seat Belt System and How Door Locks........information about occupant protec- It Works......... Storing Cargo Safely....15 tion. It shows how to use seat belts Why Wear Seat Belts....5 Driving with Pets ......
Page 6: System
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Occupant Protection System Your NSX is equipped with seat belts, Two indicator lights are also part of To get the maximum protection from and other features that work together your safety system. One reminds you your occupant protection system, to protect you and your passenger to make sure you and your passenger...
Page 7: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts Do not place the shoulder portion of Wearing seat belts, and wearing a lap/shoulder belt under your arm them properly, is fundamental to or behind your back.
Page 8: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works The following pages cover more Each lap/shoulder belt has an emer- The lap/shoulder belt retractor in the about the seat belt components and passenger seating position has an gency locking retractor.
Page 9: Wearing A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt 2. Check that the belt is not twisted. 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the Before putting on the seat belt, move belt to remove any slack.
Page 10: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns and wear.
Page 11: Supplemental Restraint System
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System Your NSX is equipped with a Supple- SRS Components What Happens In a Crash mental Restraint System (SRS) to Your supplemental restraint system If you ever have a severe frontal help protect the head and chest of includes: collision, the sensors will detect rapid the driver and passenger during a...
Page 12: Important Facts About Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System After the crash you may see what Important Facts About Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Airbags inflate only when needed, in a Frontal collision range powder from the airbag's surface. severe frontal collision.
Page 13: How The Driver's Airbag Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System How the Driver's Airbag Works To do its job, the airbag inflates with Just from viewing the vehicle damage considerable force. So, while it can after a crash, it is very difficult to reduce serious injuries and even save accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated.
Page 14: How The Passenger's Airbag Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System The driver's airbag is stored in the How the Passenger's Airbag center of the steering wheel. For Works your safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag.
Page 15: How The Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System We strongly recommend that you do How the Automatic Seat Belt How the SRS Indicator S R S not put an infant seat in the passen- Light Works Tensioners Work ger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force.
Page 16: System Service
System Service uninflated airbags can be dangerous. Your supplemental restraint system Do not modify your steering wheel or Get assistance from an Acura dealer is virtually maintenance-free. There any other part of the supplemental if your car must be scrapped.
Page 17: Additional Safety Information
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are Seat-Back Position Storing Cargo Safely obviously important parts of your The seat-backs should be in an Before you drive, make sure you first occupant protection system. upright position for you and your securely store or tie clown any items passenger to get the most protection...
Page 18: Driving With Pets
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Safety Information, Child Safety Driving with Pets For further information, contact your Child Safety Loose pets can be a hazard while you veterinarian or local animal protec- are driving. An unrestrained pet can tion society. interfere with your ability to drive the car.
Page 19: Where Should Children Sit
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety We also recommend that a child who Where Should Children Sit? We strongly recommend that you do has outgrown a toddler seat be not put an infant seat in the passen- protected by properly wearing the An infant or child who is not ger's seat.
Page 20: Important Safety Reminders
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Important Safety Reminders To properly route a seat belt through General Guidelines for a child seat, follow the seat maker's Never hold a baby or child on your Restraining Children Under instructions. To secure the seat with lap when riding in a car.
Page 21: Child Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Restraining an Infant Who Restraining a Child Who We recommend that you secure your Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs) Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg child's toddler seat in the passenger's We strongly recommend that you do (20 and 4 0 Ibs) seat with the car's lap/shoulder belt...
Page 22: Securing A Child Seat With A Lap Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Weighs Put the seat belt on your child and Securing a Child Seat with a L a p / Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) check its fit. The shoulder belt Shoulder Belt should fit over the collarbone and The lap/shoulder belt retractor in the...
Page 23: Using Child Restraints With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety 6. Push and pull on the child seat to Using Child Restraints w i t h 1. Place the child restraint in the passenger's seating position. verify that it is held firmly in place. Tethers Route the lap/shoulder belt If not, unlatch the seat belt, allow it...
Page 24: Storing A Child Seat
Do not use it for any other interior panel. purpose. Acura Automobile Division 3. Use a razor blade or sharp knife to Customer Relations Office Storing a Child Seat carefully cut a 2.5 cm (1 in) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 25: Alcohol And Drugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full The safest thing you can do is never If you have no choice but to drive, attention and alertness. Traffic drink and drive. This can be done if stop drinking and give yourself lots conditions change rapidly.
Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon If you must sit in your parked car, monoxide gas. You should have no even in an unconfined area, with the problem with carbon monoxide engine running, adjust the climate Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Page 27: Safety Labels
They warn you of 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. FOLDING SPARE TIRE RADIATOR HEADLIGHT MOTOR...
Page 28 Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels EXPANSION TANK CAP JUMP START Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 29: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Component Locations .....28 Cruise Control......the controls and displays that contrib- Horn ..........47 Control Locations ......29 ute to the daily operation of your Indicator Lights .......30 Keys and Locks .......47 NSX.
Page 30: This Section Gives Information About Component Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Component Locations ENGINE COVER HOOD TRUNK LID REAR WINDOW FRONT COMPARTMENT TRUNK FOLDING SPARE TIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL FILL DOOR TOOLS, JACK, AIR PUMP, PRESSURE GAUGE Instruments and Controls...
Page 31: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations T U R N SIGNAL HAZARD W A R N I N G HEADLIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER (P. 40) SWITCH (P. 42) CONTROLS (P. 41) SWITCH (P. 38) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 61) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.
Page 32: Ute To The Daily Operation Of Your Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many HIGH BEAM INDICATOR indicators to give you important SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM information about your car. INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR* Lamp Check ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR Many of the indicator lights come on CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR when you turn the ignition switch...
Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Low Oil Pressure Canada Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Light BRAKE This indicator lights when the oil This indicator flashes for several pressure in the engine drops low Parking Brake and seconds when you turn the ignition enough to cause damage.
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights S R S Malfunction Supplemental Restraint Canada System Indicator Indicator Lamp A B S (US) The SRS light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). If it doesn't, or it Check Engine Light Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) stays on after the engine starts,...
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights All the lights in the monitor display Door and Lamp Monitor Traction Control come on for a few seconds when you System (TCS) turn the ignition switch ON (II). Indicator Electric Power This indicator has three functions: Steering (EPS) Indicator 1.
Page 36 This light comes on as a reminder any shift position), it indicates a that you must refuel soon. possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an author- ized Acura dealer as soon as possible. Instruments and Controls...
Page 37: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Oil Pressure Gauge This shows the engine's oil pressure TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER in kilograms per square centimeter TEMPERATURE GAUGE (kg/cm ). 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).
Page 38: Voltmeter
This meter shows the number of the battery or charging system. Have when you are driving on curvy or miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) your car inspected by your Acura hilly roads. driven since you last reset it. To reset dealer.
Page 39: Steering Column Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls The two pods on the steering column INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS TCS ON/OFF SWITCH contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left pod has HAZARD HEADLIGHT MOTOR controls for the turn signals, head- WARNING LIGHTS lights, high beams, and the rear HEADLIGHTS...
Page 40: Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Headlights To flash the high beams when the If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or headlight doors are closed, pull back LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder and hold the turn signal lever.
Page 41: Rear Window Defogger
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Headlight Motors Rear Window Defogger Instrument Panel Brightness HEADLIGHT MOTOR BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS KNOB To raise and lower the headlight The rear window defogger will clear The knob on the dashboard behind doors without turning on the head- the left pod controls the brightness of fog, frost, and thin ice from the...
Page 42: 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 Signal a turn or lane change with this...
Page 43: 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 adjust push the control lever down.
Page 44: Windshield Washers
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 on the right pod.
Page 45: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Column Controls Steering Wheel Adjustments You can adjust the steering wheel angle and distance to suit your preference. Do this before you begin driving. After you have adjusted the steering wheel, make sure you have securely locked it in place by trying to move it in and out and up and down.
Page 46: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Using the Cruise Control 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 47 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel RESUME/accel Press and hold the RESUME/accel button.
Page 48 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned use the accelerator pedal in the on, you can still use the accelerator normal way. pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot If you use the brake or clutch pedal off the accelerator pedal.
Page 49: Horn
You will need this key number if you ever have to replace a lost key. Store this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Acura — approved key blanks. VALET KEY Press either of the burtons on the...
Page 50: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, the key only in this position. When you can operate the audio system and you turn the key from LOCK to cigarette lighter.
Page 51: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Power Door Locks The doors can be locked and un- locked from the outside with the key. DOOR LOCK TAB Both doors lock when you use the LOCK SWITCH key to lock the driver's door. Both doors lock or unlock when the passenger's door is locked or un- locked from the outside with the key.
Page 52: Trunk
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Lockout Prevention Trunk 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, the door lock switches are disabled.
Page 53: Glove Box
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 54: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Adjust the seat position before you start driving. Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash. You can slide under the seat belt and be seriously injured.
Page 55: 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 powered. Turn the ignition switch to power window control panel. To open SWITCH ON (II) to raise or lower either the passenger's window, push down window.
Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The power window system has a key- The master control panel also con- MAIN — This switch controls power to tains these extra features: off delay function. The windows will the passenger's window. With this still operate for up to ten minutes switch off, the passenger's window after you turn off the ignition.
Page 57: Removable Roof Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel On some models 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 58: Removing And Storing
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Removing and Storing 5. Pull up the roof cover release lever 4. Stand just behind the driver's 1. Open both windows. door. Reach under the rear edge of and raise the roof cover. 2.
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 6. Unsnap one end of the strap from 7. Put the hook around the edge of 8. Release each side of the roof by the rear window frame. the roof cover to hold it up. pushing the lock tab sideways and pulling down the release lever.
Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel To prevent anyone from getting to Place the roof in the holder with 11. Pull the rear window down until it is resting on the body, then the roof panel and the engine when the rear facing forward.
Page 61: Installing
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 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 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 9. Close the roof cover and snap the hook onto the window frame. Close the rear window. 7. Set the roof in place on the car. 8. 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 63: Roof Unlatched Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel, Mirrors Roof Unlatched Indicator Mirrors ROOF UNLATCHED INDICATOR This indicator lights when the roof is Keep the inside and outside mirrors The outside mirror on the passen- installed if either release lever is not clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Page 64: Digital Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Digital Clock Adjusting the Power Mirrors Digital Clock SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH The digital clock displays the time Adjust the outside mirrors with the 3. Push the appropriate edge of the with the ignition switch ON (II). To adjustment switch on the driver's adjustment switch to move the see the time with the ignition off,...
Page 65: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock, Parking Brake Parking Brake 4. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the MIN. RESET desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 66: Console Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Brake, Console Compartment, Coin Holder Console Compartment Coin Holder NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. CONSOLE COMPARTMENT The coin holder is located in the front To open the console compartment, lift the tab on the left edge.
Page 67: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder, Vanity M i r r o r Beverage Holder Use the beverage holder only when Vanity Mirror 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.
Page 68: Cigarette Lighter
Main Menu Table of Contents Cigarette Lighter, Ashtray Cigarette Lighter Ashtray NOTICE Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other ASHTRAY things that can burn in the ashtray. ASHTRAY CIGARETTE LIGHTER The ignition switch must be in...
Page 69: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights In addition, when the three-position The interior light on the removable On the standard model, the interior switch is at the center position with roof model is located in the center of light is on the ceiling between the both doors closed, the two bulbs in the headliner.
Page 70: Courtesy Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Courtesy Lights Courtesy Lights DOOR LIGHT FOOTWELL LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT When you open the driver's door, lights for the driver'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.
Page 71: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features Automatic Climate Control.....70 Your car has several features to make driving more comfortable. Fully-automatic Operation ..71 Semi-automatic Operation ..73 The Automatic Climate Control Air Conditioning Switch ..73 Mode button ......74 system in your NSX provides a comfortable driving environment in Recirculated and Fresh all weather conditions.
Page 72: Automatic Climate Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system CENTER VENTS in your NSX picks the proper combi- nation of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow direction.
Page 73: Fully-Automatic Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control Fully-automatic Operation SELECTED TEMPERATURE* To put the Automatic Climate Control TEMPERATURE in fully-automatic mode, press the CONTROL DIAL AUTO button, set the desired tem- FAN SPEED perature by turning the temperature FULLY-AUTOMATIC DIAL OPERATION control dial and turn the fan speed...
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control To heat or cool the interior faster, rotate the temperature control dial to its lower limit (64°F/18°C) or upper limit (90°F/32°C). The system then runs continuously at maximum cooling or heating. When the dial is set anywhere else within its range (66°F to 88°F/19°C to 31°...
Page 75: Semi-Automatic Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Page 76: Mode Button
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the direction of air flow coming out of the system: Each time you press the MODE button the display shows the mode selected. Press the button four times to see all the modes.
Page 77 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 F e a t u r e s...
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control -The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and wind- shield defroster vents. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 79 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control button directs the main air ow to the windshield for faster efrosting. It also overrides any 10DE selection you may have lade. To defrost more quickly, turn e temperature control to F~86 F(28 C~30°C).
Page 80: Recirculated And Fresh Air
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control 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 recirculates it. You can, for example, manually put the system in recircula- tion mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.
Page 81: Temperature Sensors
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Climate Control Temperature 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 Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 82: 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 B* noise reduc- tion to give excellent sound repro- duction on tapes that were recorded using that feature.
Page 83: Finding Radio Stations
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio Turn the ignition switch to ACCES- SORY (I) or ON (II). Turn the radio on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The radio will come on and display the frequency of the last station it was tuned to.
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The easiest way to find your favorite PRESET BUTTONS stations is to set their frequencies into the eight preset buttons. To do this, tune to the desired station as described previously. Press one of the preset buttons (1—8) and hold it until you hear a beep.
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The A. SELECT function allows you PRESET BUTTONS to find stations easily when you are in A. SELECT BUTTON an unfamiliar area. Press the A. SELECT button. The system auto- matically scans both the AM and FM bands, memorizes the eight strong- est stations on each band, and stores them in the eight preset buttons.
Page 86: Radio Frequencies
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Radio Frequencies BALANCE K N O B Your Acura's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies: AM band: 530 to 1710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz...
Page 87: Operating The Cassette Player
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 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby B noise DOLBY NR ON/OFF reduction, turn it off by pressing button. If you play a metal or chro- mium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, the system automatically senses it.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To remove the cassette from the EJECT BUTTON drive, press the button. The system automatically ejects the cassette whenever you turn off the system or the ignition switch. Comfort and Convenience F e a t u r e s...
Page 90: Cassette Search Functions
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 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The REPEAT function plays the REPEAT current song or passage over again. BUTTON press REPEAT to enable it. The light in the button stays lit to remind 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.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System function is similar to REPLAY BUTTON REPEAT. When you press this button, the system immediately goes into rewind. 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.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System function allows you to skip SKIP BUTTON 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. The light in the SKIP button flashes during fast forward.
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SCAN allows you to search a tape for SCAN BUTTON 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. It stays in PLAY for eight seconds so you can listen to that passage and decide if you want to hear it all.
Page 95: Caring For The Cassette Player
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System After 50 hours of use, the CLEAN and SCAN functions Caring for the Cassette Player use silent periods on the tape to find light comes on to remind you to the end of a selection. These features clean the cassette drive.
Page 96 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 97: Operating The Cd Changer
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 several hours of continuous program- ming. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 98 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 A M / F M button again.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use the preset buttons while a CD is playing to select passages SKIP SKIP and change tracks. BACKWARD FORWARD To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the button to move forward or the button to move backward.
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To replay the current track, press REPEAT. The indicator in the preset To repeat button will come on as a reminder. At a track the end of the track, the system skips back to its beginning. That track will repeat continuously until you cancel REPEAT by pressing the button again.
Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To search for a particular program on a disc, press SCAN. The system will SCAN skip forward to the next track and ON/OFF begin to play it. 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.
Page 102 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 RANDOM lights as a reminder. With this active, TRACK SELECTION the system selects and plays tracks randomly rather than sequentially.
Page 103: Cd Error Indications
Audio System CD 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 Convenience Features...
Page 104: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System The security system sets automati- The security system does not set if cally fifteen seconds after you lock the hood, rear window, trunk, or the doors, hood, rear window and either door is not latched completely. trunk.
Page 105 Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your NSX, General Precautions...... you should know what gasoline to Break-in Period......use, and how to check the levels of Gasoline.......... important fluids. You also need to Oxygenated Fuels..... know how to stow luggage or pack- Driving in Foreign Countries ..
Page 106: Before Driving
Main Menu Table of Contents General Precautions Because of the low-profile tires Your NSX is designed to give you optimum handling and performance fitted to your car, t h e 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 too of ground clearance and very low-...
Page 107: Break-In Period
Break-In Period, Gasoline Break-In Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future reliabil- Your Acura operates most effectively Some conventional gasolines are ity and performance by paying extra on premium unleaded gasoline with a being blended with alcohol or an attention to how you drive during the pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Page 108: Driving In Foreign Countries
U.S. or Canada, w r i t e to Acura at under the name "Gasohol." oxygenated fuel containing more...
Page 109: 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 k e e p heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors.
Page 110: Opening The Engine Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening the Engine Compartment REAR WINDOW SUPPORT ROD RELEASE HANDLE CLIP ENGINE COVER 3. Lift the engine cover. 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set the 2. Stand just behind the driver's parking brake.
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check ENGINE COVER DIPSTICK 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean Check the engine oil level every time To Close the Rear Window: you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least cloth or paper towel.
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant check EXPANSION TANK M I N UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 3. Insert it all the way back in its Look at the coolant level in the 4. Remove it again and check the tube.
Page 113: Checking The Front Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refer to Periodic Checks on page Checking the Front Compartment for information on checking other items in your NSX. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH HANDLE HOOD 2. Standing in front of the c a r , put 1.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures SUPPORT ROD CLIP 6. Lower the hood about halfway 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip 5. Snap the support rod back into its and insert the end into the square down and let the hood drop.
Page 115: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy The air conditioning puts an extra The condition of your car and your Driving Habits load on the engine which makes it driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 116: Accessories
Although two-way radios are regulated by the they may fit your Acura, they may not FCC (DOC in Canada) and should be within factory specifications. For not interfere with your car's systems.
Page 117: Loading Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Loading Cargo Any packages or other items you The front compartment is not for Because it is a sealed compartment want to transport should be stored in carrying cargo. Parts of the Anti-lock next to the engine, the trunk can get the trunk.
Page 118 Main Menu Driving Preparing to Drive......This section gives you tips on start- Starting the Engine ....... ing the engine under various condi- tions, and how to operate the manual 5-Speed Manual and automatic transmissions. It also Transmission ......includes important information on Automatic Transmission..
Page 119: Driving
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 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 120: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 5-Speed Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission 5. If the engine does not start within 1. Apply the parking brake. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 1. Apply the parking brake. right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way 2.
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 5. If the engine does not start within 3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, Starting in Cold Weather at High 15 seconds, or starts but stalls push the accelerator pedal to the Altitude (Above 2400 meters/ right away, repeat step 4 with the 8000 feet)
Page 122: Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents 5-Speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up reverse with the car moving. Depress can cause loss of control on the clutch pedal and pause for a few slippery surfaces.
Page 123 Shift Lever Positions at any time (in any shift position), it RPM below the red zone. indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid accelera- tion and have the transmission checked by an Acura dealer as soon as possible. Driving...
Page 124: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Park (P) — This position mechani- SHIFT LEVER cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the RELEASE BUTTON...
Page 125: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you Manual ( 3 / M ) — With the console still cannot move the lever out of need to restart a stalled engine, or if shift lever in this position, you can use Park, see Shift Lock Release on...
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission lift your foot off the accelerator pedal. Second (2) — To shift to Second, It will remain in second gear until press the release button on the shift you either upshift manually or come lever.
Page 127 Park to If you need to use the Shift Lock Neutral. Release it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Acura dealer. Driving...
Page 128: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Acura is equipped with disc Check your brakes after driving Brake System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System If this happens, you will immediately The ABS is always "ON". It requires notice that the brake pedal goes no special effort or driving technique. down much farther and you need to You will feel a pulsation in the brake press on it much harder.
Page 130 You will see the TCS indicator A car with ABS may require a longer Traction Control System distance to stop on loose or uneven Your Acura is equipped with a Trac- light flash. surfaces than an equivalent car tion Control System (TCS). TCS without Anti-lock.
Page 131: Traction Control System
TCS in- TCS ON/OFF SWITCH spected by your Acura dealer. You can still drive the car without TCS. This switch is on the dashboard behind the right control pod. It lets...
Page 132: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see clearly Driving Technique — Always drive slower than you would in dry in all directions, and being visible to weather. It takes your car longer to other drivers are important in all react, even in conditions that may weather conditions.
Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires fre- Your NSX is not designed to tow a quently for wear and proper pres- trailer. Trying to do so can void your sure.
Page 134 If you have the skills and tools Checking the Engine Coolant required to perform more complex Level........148 Replacing Tires and Wheels ..maintenance tasks on your Acura, Adding Engine Coolant.... Wheels and Tires ...... you may want to purchase the Serv- Winter Tires ......174...
Page 135: Maintenance
Acura arise in performing maintenance. passengers. It will also reward you technician or other qualified me-...
Page 136: Maintenance Safety
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 level tools and skills required. ground and that the parking brake is on.
Page 137: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car Service your car according to the intervals shown in the maintenance serviced and what things need time and mileage periods on one of schedule assume you will use your attention.
Page 138 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. These are...
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule 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.
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miies) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Page 141: Required Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 139). Maintenance...
Page 143: Periodic Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Periodic Checks You should check the following items Engine oil level - Check every time Tires - Check the tire pressure at the specified intervals. If you are you fill the fuel tank. See page 144. monthly.
Page 144: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID FILL CAP FLUID DIPSTICK (Gray Cap) (Gray Cap) (Yellow Loop) EXPANSION TANK CAP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR (Blue Cap) ENGINE OIL (Gray Cap) DIPSTICK MANUAL TRANSMISSION (Orange Loop) FILLER BOLT...
Page 145: Engine Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding ENGINE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 2. Insert it all the way back in its To add oil, unscrew and remove the Check the engine oil a couple of minutes after shutting off the engine.
Page 146: Engine Oil
SF is not container. recommended. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Acura. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving II." This oil is formulated to help your engine use API CERTIFICATION MARK less fuel.
Page 147 Acura. You may use a 5W-30 oil if the hydraulic lift for this service. Unless temperature in your area never gets you have the knowledge and proper above freezing (0°...
Page 148 A special every 6 months or 12,000 km (7,500 register normal oil pressure. If it wrench (available from your Acura miles), whichever comes first. Under does not, turn off the engine and dealer) is required to remove the severe driving conditions, they reinspect your work.
Page 149: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Checking the Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Adding Engine Coolant Level Antifreeze/Coolant. The cooling system contains many aluminum EXPANSION TANK EXPANSION components which can corrode if an TANK improper antifreeze is used. Some antifreezes, even though labeled as safe for aluminum parts, may not provide adequate protection.
Page 150 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or Replacing Engine Coolant other additives to your car's cooling The cooling system should be com- system. They may not be compatible pletely drained and refilled with new with the coolant or engine compo- coolant according to the time and nents.
Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System EXPANSION TANK BLEEDER PLUG DRAIN PLUG 3. With the engine and radiator cool 5. Loosen the bleeder plug on top of 4. Remove the drain plug from the to the touch, remove the expan- bottom of the radiator.
Page 152 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. 9. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified DRAIN PLUGS or distilled water in a clean con-...
Page 153 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System BLEEDER BLEEDER CAP BOLT BLEEDER BOLT 10. Remove the bleeder cap from the 12. Loosen the bleeder bolt near the 11. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of top of the heater inlet. the engine.
Page 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 15. Turn off the engine. Check the EXPANSION TANK expansion tank and, if needed, add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. Tighten the expansion tank cap. Reinstall the cover on the car's underside.
Page 155: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Use a good-quality windshield RESERVOIR CAP washer fluid. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the wind- shield washer reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your car's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump.
Page 156: Transmission Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Oil Automatic Transmission 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid to bring it to the DIPSTICK upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.
Page 157 Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Oil 5-Speed Manual Transmission Only use an API service SF or SG grade motor oil, with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. The transmission should be drained and refilled with new oil every 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 158: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the reservoirs Brake System If you add brake fluid to bring it up to monthly. There are three reservoirs. the MAX mark, use Genuine Honda They are: Brake Fluid or an equivalent from a sealed container that is marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.
Page 159 Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Anti-lock Brake System If the fluid level is half an inch or Clutch System more above the MAX mark, it may indicate a problem in the ABS. Have your dealer inspect the system as soon as possible.
Page 160: Air Cleaner Element
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced every 2 years or 48,000 km SCREWS (30,000 miles), whichever comes TUBE first. Under severe driving condi- tions, it should also be cleaned every 6 months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles), whichever comes first (see the next page).
Page 161 7. Slide the air intake tube onto the air cleaner housing cover. Tighten compressed air (such as a fuel the hose clamp. station), ask your Acura dealer to do this service. 8. Snap the two hoses back into their clips on the air cleaner housing AIR CLEANER ELEMENT cover.
Page 162 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Filter, Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Spark Plugs Replacement The fuel filter should be replaced The original spark plugs in your car 10 mm BOLTS every 4 years or 96,000 km are a special platinum-tipped design 1O mm (60,000 miles), whichever comes for longer life.
Page 163: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs IGNITION COIL 10 mm BOLT SPARK PLUG SOCKET 5. Put the new spark plug into the 2. Disconnect the three ignition coils 4. Use a 16 mm (5/8 in.) spark plug from the wire harness by squeez- socket, with a 6 in.
Page 164: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A NGK: PFR6N-11 spark plug that is too loose can over- Nippondenso: PK20PR-L11 heat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to Spark Plug Gap: the threads in the cylinder head.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car's Emergency Procedures battery monthly. You should check for proper electrolyte level and Eyes — Flush with water from a cup The battery contains sulfuric acid corrosion on the terminals. The or other container for at least fifteen (electrolyte) which is highly battery is located in the front com-...
Page 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the battery condition by looking at the test indicator window on the battery: Blue-Good condition Red-Add distilled water White-Charging necessary If the indicator is red or white, remove the battery from its mount. TEST Check the battery terminals for INDICATOR...
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to charge the battery NOTICE after storing the car, make sure you Charging the battery with the cables do it outside the car. Do not connect The battery gives off explosive connected can seriously damage, your a battery charger to the jump start hydrogen gas during normal...
Page 168: Windshield Wipers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the wind- shield 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 169 Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers 6. Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 7. Slide the blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 8. Turn the ignition ON (II) and return the windshield wipers to their park position.
Page 170: Air Conditioning
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning If the air conditioning does not get as Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified technician.
Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Belts, Tires Engine Belts The belts should have the following Tires "play" or deflection. To safely operate your car, your tires ALTERNATOR BELT must be the proper type and size, in Alternator belt: good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inflation If you have to drive the car before Front: Keeping the tires properly inflated checking the tire pressure, the tires provides the best combination of can still be considered "cold" if you handling, tread life and riding com- drive less than 1.6 km (1 mile).
Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tubeless tires have some ability to Maintenance TREAD WEAR self-seal if they are punctured. How- In addition to proper inflation, correct INDICATORS ever, because leakage is often very wheel alignment helps to decrease slow, you should look closely for tire wear.
Page 174 Use only and it will vary greatly with your pressure rating (as shown on the genuine Acura wheel weights for driving habits. If you drive moder- tire's sidewall). Mixing radial and balancing.
Page 175 Consult your that came on your car. Replacement your NSX before winter starts (be- Acura dealer before purchasing any wheels are available at your Acura fore consistent sub-freezing tempera- type of chains for your NSX. dealer. tures) . Change back to "summer"...
Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car's Replacing a Headlight Bulb exterior lights at least once a month. Your car has two bulbs on each side, A burned out bulb can create an four in total. Make sure you are unsafe condition by reducing your replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 8. Replace the bulb cover. Line up 4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by grasping it the three tabs, push the cover in, between your thumb and fingers and turn it clockwise until it BULB and pushing downward while you locks.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. and Parking Light Bulbs 6. Push the bulb holder into the turn signal assembly and turn it clock- wise until it locks. 7.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Side Marker Bulbs 6. Put the bulb holder back into its hole in the lens, and turn it clock- RUBBER SEAL wise until it locks. 7. Plug the wire harness back into the bulb holder. 8.
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Rear If the taillight bulb is burned out, remove it by pulling it straight out of its socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket in the reverse order of removal. 6.
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Turn on the parking lights and make sure the new bulb is work- ing. Reinstall the license plate assembly on the bumper bracket with the same two screws.
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Courtesy Lights FOOTWELL DOOR The courtesy lights in the doors, roof, and under the dashboard come apart the same way. They do not all use the same bulb. 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it 1.
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights On cars with removable roof On the standard model INTERIOR TRUNK INTERIOR Maintenance...
Page 184: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months or Change the engine oil and filter Support the front wiper blade arms longer, have your Acura dealer (see page 146). perform the inspections called for in with a folded towel or rag so they the 24 months/48,000 km (30,000 do not touch the windshield.
Page 185 Main Menu Appearance Care Exterior Care .........186 Regular cleaning and polishing of your NSX helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Power Antenna Cleaning ..on how to clean and preserve your Waxing........187 car's appearance: the paint, Aluminum Wheels ....187 brightwork, wheels, and interior.
Page 186: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Check the body f o r road tar, tree NOTICE NOTICE sap, etc. Remove these stains with Although the exterior panels on your Chemical solvents and strong cleaners tar remover or turpentine. Rinse it NSX are made of hardened alumi- can damage the paint, metal and off immediately so it does not harm...
Page 187: Appearance Care
Rinse with water. products: Aluminum Wheels Make sure the antenna works Clean your Acura's aluminum alloy Waxes - A wax coats the finish and smoothly by turning the stereo off protects it from damage by exposure...
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Examine the chip or scratch closely before repairing it. If it does not go Your dealer has touch-up paint to down to bare metal, clean it with soap match your car's color. The color and water and apply t h e touch-up code is printed on a sticker on the driver's doorjamb.
Page 189: Interior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Seat Belts If your seat belts get dirty, you can Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum use a soft brush with a mixture of remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make cleaner.
Page 190 Many corrosion-preventive measures the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and- are built into your Acura. You can down can dislodge and break these help keep your car f r o m corroding by wires. When cleaning the rear win-...
Page 191 Have the corrosion-preventive parts. That may not be the case if you take the car to your Acura dealer for coatings on the underside of your take your car somewhere else. Make inspection.
Page 192 Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more-com- If You Have a Flat Tire....194 mon problems that motorists experi- Changing a Flat Tire ....194 ence with their cars. It gives you Storing the Folding information about how to safely Spare Tire ......201 evaluate the problem and what to do...
Page 193: If You Have A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Changing a Flat Tire slop in a safe place to change it. FOLDING SPARE TIRE Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire SCREWDRIVER WHEEL WRENCH AIR PUMP The radiator's electric fan runs automatically, even with the ignition off. Keep your hands JACK and arms away from this fan when removing the spare tire. AIR PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE...
Page 195: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire JACKING POINT WHEEL NUTS CIGARETTE POWER LIGHTER CORD 6. Remove the cigarette lighter from 8. Locate the jacking point nearest 7. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 its socket and plug the power cord the tire you need to change.
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have 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 197 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire FOLDING SPARE BRAKE HUB VALVE CAP TIRE 11. Before you put on the folding 12. Put on the folding spare tire with 13. Unscrew the valve cap from the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the the air valve toward the bottom.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire 16. When finished, reach in and turn 14. Reach into the car and turn the 15. After about five minutes, unscrew the ignition switch to LOCK (0). ignition switch to ACCESSORY the air pump hose and check the Unplug the air pump power cord.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire 17. Screw the valve cap on the valve 18. Lower the car to the ground and 19. Tighten the wheel nuts securely tightly with your hands. remove the jack. in the same crisscross pattern.
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire 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 saving shape. The folding spare tire must be off the ground when you let the air out.
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire 2. Unscrew and remove the folding 3. Remove the rubber cover on top of 4. As the tire deflates, it will fold back spare tire valve cap. the valve cap. Use the notch on the to its original shape.
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire VALVE CAP 5. Put the rubber cap back on the 6. Remove the folding spare tire and 7. Store the folding spare tire in the valve cap. Screw the valve cap install the original tire and wheel front compartment with the back on the folding spare tire...
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents If You Have a Flat Tire Air Pump Folding Spare Tire This tire gives a harsher ride and The air pump that comes with your Your car comes with a folding spare less traction on some road surfaces NSX is designed specifically to inflate tire.
Page 204 TREAD WEAR INDICATOR tire of the same design. New spare tires are available at your Acura dealer. The folding spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular tire. Replace Do not mount snow chains on the it when you can see the tread wear folding spare tire.
Page 205: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start If the voltmeter reads normally and Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter the headlights are bright, turn the start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the key to START (III) then release it.
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates Normally Jump Starting To jump start your car: In this case, the starter motor sounds If your car's battery has run down, normal when you turn the ignition 1.
Page 207: Jump Starting
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 compart- to the negative (—) terminal on the positive (+) terminal on the ment fuse box on the driver's side booster battery.
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting 6. If the booster battery is in another car, have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle. 7. Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact.
Page 209: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. The pointer of your car's temperature Your car can overheat for several gauge should stay in the midrange reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or under most conditions.
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at 7. If you don't find an obvious leak, 10. Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. check the coolant level in the climate control to FULL AUTO at expansion tank (see page 148).
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure 4. Start the engine and watch the oil 1. Safely pull off the road and shut off LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure light. If the light does not the engine. go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine.
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indication By eliminating as much of the electri- Immediately turn off all electrical CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, climate control, cal load as possible, you can drive rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try several kilometers (miles) before the not to use other electrically-operated battery is too discharged to keep the...
Page 213 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light If this indicator light comes on, safely NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP pull off the road and turn off the /CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* If you keep driving with the malfunc- engine. Restart the engine and watch tion indicator lamp/check engine light the indicator light.
Page 214 5. Put the plastic cap back on the headlight motor with the arrow facing forward. Do not replace the headlight motor fuse until you can have the car checked by t h e Acura dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 215 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX are located in three fuse boxes. ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTERIOR FUSE BOX FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR ENGINE UNDER-HOOD PUSH PUSH TURN The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located The engine compartment fuse box is the dashboard on the driver's side. on the passenger's side of the front located next to the air cleaner hous- compartment.
Page 217 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses 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 221, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the car without NOTICE fixing the problem, and you do not Replacing a fuse with one that has a have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the higher rating greatly increases the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits.
Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Under-hood Fuse Box Canadian model Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Box Interior Fuse Box Canadian model Spare Fuse Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 221 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 223). 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 222 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck NOTICE professional towing service or, if you uses metal cables with hooks on the Improper towing preparation will belong to one, an organization that ends.
Page 223 Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give you Crankcase Emission Control Identification Numbers ....226 the dimensions and capacities of your System ........235 Specifications .........228 NSX, and the locations of the identifi- Anti-lock Brake System ....230 Evaporative Emission Control cation numbers.
Page 224: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 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. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped on the back left corner of the engine TRANSMISSION NUMBER clock, below the rear valve cover. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 226: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents 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: Technical Information
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications page 163. page page Technical Information page...
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brake System The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Each wheel has a wheel speed sensor pressure increases in the hydraulic works by measuring how fast the assembly. As the wheel rotates, the line to the wheel. wheels are turning during braking sensor sends electrical pulses to the and comparing their speed.
Page 229 Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System The TCS works on the same speed- When the TCS senses wheelspin, the sensing principles as the ABS. The control unit determines how much TCS monitors the speed of the slippage to allow based on the differ- wheels during acceleration.
Page 230: Tire Information
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information Tire Size Designation Wheel Size Designation Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this tant information that you need if you different speed ratings currently information when selecting replace-...
Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information DOT Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Traction (U.S. Cars) The treadwear grade is a comparative The traction grades, from highest to The tires on your car meet all U.S. rating based on the wear rate of the lowest, are A, B, and C, and they Federal Safety Requirements.
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 233: Emission Controls
They are then drawn into climate, NOx and HC react to form the engine and burned. photochemical "smog." Carbon * In Canada, Acura vehicles comply monoxide does not contribute to Evaporative Emission Control with the Canadian Motor Vehicle smog creation, but it is a poisonous...
Page 234 Exhaust Gas Recirculation engine's combustion and minimize Genuine Acura replacement parts or (EGR) System the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using The Exhaust Gas Recirculation comes out the tailpipe.
Page 235: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature...
Page 236: Warranty And Customer Relations
Main Menu 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: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Cars Replacement Battery Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Your new Acura is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is — provides prorated coverage for a warranties: replacement battery purchased from covered for the useful life of the car.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information Acura dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should be decision made by the dealership's us this information: able to answer all your questions. If...
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Man Quebec Zone Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel 13240 Worster Court Boucherville, Quebec Richmond, B.C. J4B 7 W 1 V6V 2B8 (514) 655-6161 (604) 278-6504 Atlantic Zone Central Zone Honda Canada Inc.
Page 240 Washington, D.C. 20590. to notifying Acura Automobile involved in individual problems You can also obtain other information Division, American Honda Motor between you, your dealer, or Acura about motor vehicle safety f r o m the Co., Inc. Automobile Division, American Hotline.
Page 241: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S.only) Valid only for sales within U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Acura dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle 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 242: 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, b u t is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined o w n e r s to under- stand.
Page 243 Main Menu Index Automatic Speed Control....44 Airbag (SRS) ........9 Air Cleaner Element ..... Automatic Transmission....Capacity, Fluid ......228 Air Conditioning ......70 ABS (See Anti-lock Brakes) Maintenance......Checking Fluid Level....accessories Usage ...........73 Shifting........Installation .........114 Air Outlets (Vents) ......70 Shift Lock Release ....126 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Air Pressure, Tires ......
Page 244 Main Menu Index Clutch Fluid....... Break-in, New Linings....Engine Belts ......Fluid ...........157 Light, Burned-out...... Engine Coolant ......Cables, Jump Starting with... Parking.........63 Engine Oil........Capacities Chart ......228 System Indicator ......31 Fuses ..........216 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ....24 Wear Indicators, Disc....Manual Transmission Fluid..
Page 245 Main Menu Index Compact (Folding) Spare Tire ..204 Dimensions ........228 Console Compartment....Dimming the Headlights ....38 Controls, Instruments and....27 Dipstick Economy, Fuel....... Coolant Automatic Transmission..Emergencies on the Road .... Adding........148 Engine Oil........Battery, Jump Starting....207 Checking........Directional Signals ......39 Changing a Flat Tire....
Page 246 Main Menu Index Malfunction Indicator Filters Oxygenated ....... Lamp........32, Reserve Indicator......Fuel ..........161 Oil Pressure Gauge ....35 Tank, Filling the ...............146 Oil Pressure Indicator ..31, Fuel Mileage, Improving ....First Gear, Shifting......Oil, What Kind to Use ....5-Speed Manual Transmission Fuel Station Procedures ....
Page 247 Main Menu Index Glass Cleaning....... Hot Coolant, Warning about..Glove Box.........51 Hydraulic Clutch ......158 Hydroplaning......... Jacking Up the Car......Jack, Tire........Jump Starting .........207 Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Hazard Warning Flashers ....42 Identification Number, Headlights Vehicle ........226 Daytime Running Lights ....38 If Your Car has to be Towed ..
Page 248 Main Menu Index Loading Cargo .......115 Selecting Proper Viscosity Map Lights ........67 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ..48 Chart........146 Maximum Shift Speeds..122 Locks ON (Ignition Key Position) ....48 Meters, Gauges .......35 Anti-theft Steering Column ..48 Opening the Engine Cover... Methanol in Gasoline....Fuel Fill Door......
Page 249 Main Menu Index Adult Usage of .......5 Mirrors......... Replacement Information Cleaning........189 Seat Controls .......52 Air Cleaner ........ Frayed or Torn ......8 Windows ........53 Engine Coolant ......Maintenance........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ....8 Engine Oil and Filter ....Reminder Light and Beeper ..31 Proper Seat Belt Usage.....6...
Page 250 Main Menu Index Side Marker Lights, Bulb Stuck Car ........222 Tether Attachment Point ....21 Replacement in......Theft Deterrent System ....Supplemental Restraint System Signaling Turns .......40 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...237 Operation ........9 Snow Tires ........174 Time, Setting the ......62 Servicing ........14 Solvent-type Cleaners...
Page 251 Main Menu Index Operation ........41 Technical Description ....231 Upholstery Cleaning ..... Washing ......... Trailer, Do Not Tow a ....Used Oil, How to Dispose of..Waxing and Polishing....Transmisison Wheels..........174 Checking Fluid Level, Adjusting the Steering....43 Automatic......Alignment and Balance ....172 Checking Fluid Level, 5-Speed Vanity Mirror...
Page 252: Gas Station Information
Main Menu Gas Station Information Gasoline: Tire Pressure (measured cold): 5-Speed Manual Transmission Premium UNLEADED gasoline Front: 230 kPa (2.3 kg/cm , 33 psi) Oil: Pump octane number of 91 or higher Rear: 275 kPa (2.8 kg/cm , 40 psi) SAE 10 W —...

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