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Instrument Panel
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.
2 If 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 th e 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.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 452
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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.
2 Checking 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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Instrument Panel
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.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 129
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing 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.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 446
●Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or ON.
2Turning 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 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 and use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the transmission enough fo r you to drive the vehicle.
●The engine speed does not increase even if you fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
●Appears when the High Voltage 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 adva nce to warm up the High
Voltage battery.
●The minimum operation gu arantee 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 di stribution 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 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 ca nnot be driven by the
engine.●Stop your vehicle in a safe place and contact an
authorized Acura 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 care fully. 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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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, High
Voltage battery charge level gauge, ASSIST/CHARGE gauge, SH-AWD®
temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the power
mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
■Engine speed red-zone indication
Alerts you when the engi ne speed is near the tachometer’s red zone.
When the engine speed exceed s 7,000 rpm, the outer ring of the tachometer flashes
in red.
To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer in its red zone.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
1 Speedometer
Press and hold the mph/km /h change button until
you hear a beep.
The speedometer reading and the displayed
measurements switch between mph and km/h.
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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Instrument Panel
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Shows the remaining High Voltage battery charge level.
■Electric motor
The degree to which the electric motor is be ing powered is displayed by the readings
on the ASSIST side.
■Battery charge in progress
The degree to which the High Voltage battery is being charged is displayed by the
readings on the CHARGE side.
■Temperature Gauge
■High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
■ASSIST/CHARGE Gauge
1Temperature Gauge
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 450
1High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
The High Voltage battery ch arge level may decrease
under the following conditions:
•When the 12-volt battery has been replaced.
•When the 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
•When the High Voltage battery control system
corrects its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
Changes in the temperature of the High Voltage
battery can increase or decrease the battery’s
charging capacity. If temp erature changes cause the
battery’s capacity to change, the number of
indicators in the battery ch arge level gauge may also
change, even if the amount of charging remains the
same.
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Type and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the keyless access remote to turn on and
off the power system, to lock and unlock the
doors and to open the hatch. You can also use
the keyless access system to lock and unlock
the doors and hatch.
The built-in key can be used to lock or unlock
the doors when the keyless access remote
battery becomes weak and the power door
lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.1 Key Type and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 122
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the keyless access
system may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Knob
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the hatch, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the hatch, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, the driver’s door unlocks and the driver’s outer
door handle pops out.
Twice:
u The passenger’s door unlocks and the passenger’s outer door handle pops out.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 418
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 244
If the passenger’s door is not opened, the outer
handle of the passenger’s door will pop back in 30
seconds after the dr iver’s door is closed or when the
gear position is moved out of
( P.
To pop out the outer handle of the passenger’s door
when the gear position is in
( P, press the unlock
button on the remote transmit ter or press the master
door unlock switch.
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