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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the power
system did not turn on. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.• Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 473
• Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for it to cool
down. Then, take the vehicle to an
authorized Acura NSX dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 452
•Comes on if there is a problem
with the gear shift mechanism.• Comes on and gear position indicator
blinks at the same time - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
• Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
• Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.• Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption. 2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 452
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Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 400
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
• Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information Interface P. 381
•Appears when the temperatur e of the transmission is
starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•It may not be possible to use the paddle shifters.
• Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.•You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
• Immediately stop in a safe place in
(P .
• Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.•Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 417
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 129
•Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.• Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 418
•Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to turn on the power system or the key is not within
operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.• Bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 446
•Appears three seconds after you bring the keyless
access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button when To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button appears. To Start Engine: Brake + Push
appears sequentially.• Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear. 2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 446
•Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.
2 Turning on the Power P. 321
•Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while the vehicle is moving.• The message will disappear after six seconds or when
the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the park bu tton is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you change the gear position to
(R while the
vehicle is moving forward, or to D or M while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
• Appears if you depress the accelerator pedal when the
transmission is in
(N .
•Release the accelerator pedal. After that, depress the
brake pedal and change the transmission position.
•Appears when the shift is repeatedly changed between
(P and any other position.
•Wait for a while then ch ange the shift position.
•Appears if there is a proble m with the electric system.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place and set the parking
brake.
• Continue driving if the message goes off soon after.
• If there is a problem with the transmission system, the
transmission system indicator comes on.
2 Transmission System Indicator P. 76
•Appears when you change to (N , and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within five seconds.•The gear position remains in (N for 15 minutes, then
automatically switches to
(P .
2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position (car wash mode) P. 329
•Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the driver’s
seat belt unfastened and there is a chance that the
vehicle may roll unintentionally.• Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle. 2Shift Operation P. 328
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.• Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
• Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
•Appears when the transmission temperature is too low
to operate (approx. -13°F [-25°C] or below).• You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the transmission enough for you to drive the vehicle.
• The engine speed does not increase even if you fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
•Appears when the High Volt age battery temperature is
extremely low (-4°F [-20°C]).• Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
• To prevent the message to come on, store the vehicle in
the garage or drive in advance to warm up the High
Voltage battery.
• The minimum operation guarantee environmental
temperature is -4°F [-20°C].
•Appears when the twin motor unit fluid temperature is
extremely low.•Vehicle speed is limited to 109 mph (175 km/h) until
twin motor unit fluid warms up.
•Appears if the AWD system has a problem due to a
hybrid system or power distribution control failure.•Drives with the rear wheels only in this state.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
the engine oil level is low.• Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears P. 456
•Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
there is a problem with the oil level sensor.• Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer as soon as possible.
• Appears if the engine coolant temperature is
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 450
•Appears if there is a probl em with the fuel system.
Engine performance will be limited.• Immediately stop in a safe place and set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, then select the ON mode again.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer if the message appears again.
• Appears if there is a tempor ary problem with the gear
shift mechanism and initia lization is necessary.•Depress the brake pedal and shift to (P .
•Appears when the transmission is undergoing
initialization.• Keep the brake pedal depressed.
•Appears when a tempor ary problem is fixed.•Initialization will be completed when the engine is
restarted.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when a problem with the transmission
prevents a gear from changing to
(R .
•Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
• Appears when the High Voltage battery is extremely
low and cannot start the power system.•Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
• Appears when the vehicle cannot be driven by the
engine.•Stop your vehicle in a sa fe place and contact an
authorized Acur a NSX dealer.
•Appears when the engine speed exceeds reduced REV
LIMIT while engine temperature is low.•Continue driving at a low engine speed until the engine
temperature becomes warm.
• Appears when braking ability is reduced due to
increased fluid consumption in the braking system.•Slow Down and drive carefully. The message will
disappear once the brakes have cooled and the system
has returned to normal operating condition.
• Appears if you are driving at an extremely high speed
and one or more tires are underinflated.•Decelerate and drive your vehicle until the message
disappears.
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