Long-Term Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one month), there are several things you should do to prepare it for storage. This helps reduce possible deterioration of vehicle components and overall condition, which allows you to get the vehicle back on the road with minimal delay. These are:
- If possible, store your NSX in a garage or enclosed area.
- Fill the fuel tank completely.
- Change the engine oil and filter.
- Wash and dry the exterior completely.
- Clean the interior. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are completely dry.
- Put the transmission in Park (P). Release the parking brake.
- Leave one window open slightly (if the vehicle is being stored indoors).
- Connect the 12-volt battery to an accessory battery charger. For more information on how to maintain your 12-volt battery, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
- If the vehicle is to be stored for a longer period of time, it should be supported on jack stands to raise the tires off the ground to prevent tire flat spotting. Consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer for information about the correct jack stands.
- Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield.
- Cover the vehicle with a breathable cover, one made from a porous material, such as cotton. Non-porous materials (such as plastic sheeting) may trap moisture, which can damage the paint.
- If possible, remove the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area, remove covering, and periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fan cycles on and off twice). Preferably, do this once a month.
- To maintain the High Voltage battery, drive your vehicle for more than 30 minutes at least once every three months.
If road conditions are not suitable or desirable for driving, the following alternate procedure can be used to maintain the vehicle's High Voltage battery if local laws permit idling:
- Remove the vehicle from the garage or enclosed area to prevent carbon monoxide accumulation.
- Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button as you normally would to start the vehicle.
- Allow the vehicle to run for 30 minutes. Time spent at idle stop still counts as part of this 30-minute run.
Related topics:
- High Voltage Battery Maintenance
- Refueling
- Engine Oil
- Checking the 12-Volt Battery
- Jump Starting
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