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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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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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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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Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedomet
er, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, High
Voltage battery charge level gauge, ASSIST/CHARGE gauge, SH-AWD ®
temperature gauge, and related indicato rs. 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 exceeds 7,000 rpm, the outer ring of the tachometer flashes
in red.
To protect the engine from damage, never dr ive with the tachometer in its red zone.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
1Speedometer
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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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 being 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 readi ng 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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Displays the temperature of the SH-AWD® system.
A : System performance is severely limited
due to extreme operating temperature. Stop
your vehicle in a safe place and contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer.B : System performance is limited due to high
operating temperature.C : System is operating at optimum
performance. D : System performance is limited due to low
operating temperature. E : System is not warm enough for vehicle to
drive.
Displays the temperature of the engine oil when the Integrated Dynamics System is
in SPORT+ mode and TRACK mode.
Since the actual oil temper ature is not measured, the temperature displayed here
may differ from the actual temperature. 2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 336
■SH-AWD® Temperature Gauge1SH-AWD ® Temperature Gauge
If the temperature reaches the red zone, stop your
vehicle in a safe place and allow the system to cool down. After that, change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF and set the power mode to ON again.
Even though the system has cooled down, the
POWER SYSTEM indicator will stay on. Have your
vehicle inspected by an au thorized Acura NSX dealer.
A
B C D
E
■Engine Oil Temperature Gauge1Engine Oil Temperature 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.
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Driver Information Interface
The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such
as warnings and other helpful information.
Roll the right selector wheel to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Right Selector Wheel Engine Oil LifeElapsed Time
Blank Screen
Average Speed
Range
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire
Turn-by-Turn
Directions*
Oil Level Check Assist Compass
*
* Not available on all models
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■ Compass
Shows the compass screen. ■ Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system or Android Auto, turn-
by-turn directions to your destination appear. 2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android Auto TM
P. 219
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder TM
.
2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 379
Shows the engine oil level check assist display. 2 Oil Check P. 391
Shows each tire’s pressure. 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 352
■Navigation*
■Engine Oil Life
■Oil Level Check Assist
■Tire Pressure Monitor
1Navigation
*
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 244
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate th e various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 104
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 105
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 107
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 118
Opening and Closing the Hatch ....... 119
Security System ................................ 122 Immobilizer System .......................... 122
Security System Alarm...................... 122
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 125
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 127
Turn Signals ..................................... 130
Light Switches.................................. 131
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134
Wipers and Washers ........................ 135
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ....136
Brightness Control ........................... 137 Driving Position Memory System
*
.... 138
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 140
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 141
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 141
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 142
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 144
Interior Convenience Items .............. 149
Climate Control System ................... 155
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 155
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......159
* Not available on all models
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