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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators ............................................ 70
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages ...................... 83
Gauges and Displays .......................... 95
Gauges .............................................. 95
Driver Information Interface ............... 98
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.• Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 453
• Comes on along with the brake
system indicator (amber) - Immediately
stop in a safe place. Contact an authorized
Acura NSX dealer for repair. The brake
pedal becomes harder to operate. Depress
the pedal further than you normally do.
• Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 453
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system starts.
• Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the engine oil pressure system.• Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, then contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Electric Parking Brake Indicator
•Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is released.
• Comes on for about 15 seconds
then goes off when you pull the
electric parking brake switch with
the power mode in OFF.
• Comes on for about 15 seconds
then goes off when you set the
power mode to OFF with the
parking brake applied.• Blinks and the electric parking brake
system indicator comes on at the same time - There is a problem with the electric
parking brake system. The parking brake
may not be set.
• Comes on when you press the
electric parking brake switch
without depressing the brake
pedal.• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
2Parking Brake P. 357
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric parking brake system.• Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by an auth orized Acura NSX
dealer immediately. 2If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 454
U.S.
Canada
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Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator•Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 360
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 360—
U.S.
Canada
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Brake System Indicator (Amber)
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
a system related to braking other
than the conventional brake system.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the cooperative control with
regenerative braking, the electric
servo brake system, or the hill start
assist system.• Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
• Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds
and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to
an authorized Acura NSX dealer
immediately.
• With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
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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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