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POWER
SYSTEM
Indicator
• Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the electric vehicle system.• Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer immediately.
READY Indicator
•Comes on when the vehicle is ready to drive.
2 Turning on the Power P. 321
Active Damper System Indicator
•Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the Active Damper System. The
speed of the vehicle will be limited.• Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle
has normal damping ability without the
active damper feature. 2Integrated Dynamics System P. 336
Brake Wear
Indicator*
•
Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
• Comes on if a worn brake pad is
detected.• Comes on while driving - The brake
pads may need to be replaced. Have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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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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Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 326—
Transmission
System Indicator
•The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.• Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.• When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe place.
• Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to an authorized Acura NSX dealer
for inspection.
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•The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if
there is a problem with the
transmission system.• Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 462
• Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
•The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
• The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 456
• Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
•Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to ON.
• If the passenger is not wearing a
seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
• Blinks while driving if either you or
the passenger has not fastened a
seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.•The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the passenger fasten their
seat belts.
• Stays on after you or the passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error
may have occurred in the sensor. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer. 2Seat Belt Reminder P. 37
Low Fuel Indicator
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.4
U.S. gal/8.9 Liter left).
• Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.•Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer. With this indi cator on, your vehicle
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. 2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 362
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Knee airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner• Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
power system is on.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.•Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer. 2If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 453
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Vehicle Stability
AssistTM
(VSA ®)
System Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Blinks when VSA ® is active.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA ® system.• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer. 2Vehicle Stability Assist TM
(VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 346
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM
(VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on when you press the
VSA ® OFF button to change VSA ®
mode.
• Comes on when you select TRACK mode by the Integrated
Dynamics System mode switch.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 347
2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 336
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Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
• Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS.•Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pres sures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
• Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
System Message
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the driver information
interface appears at the same time.•While the indicator is on, roll the right
selector wheel to see the message again.
• Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the driver information interface. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
• The driver information interface does not return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the right selector wheel is rolled.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators•Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
• Blink if you press the hazard
warning button.•Does not blink or blinks rapidly - Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Acura NSX dealer. 2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401, 402
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High Beam
Indicator•Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On Indicator
•Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when
the exterior lights are on.• If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
while the exterior lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key information.•Blinks - You cannot start the power
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF, then select the ON mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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Security System Alarm Indicator
•Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 122—
Keyless Access
System Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access
system or keyless starting system.• Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator• Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 343—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator• Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 343—
Indicator
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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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