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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.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes  P. 477
•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. 456
•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.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging 
System Indicator Comes On  P. 456
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Gear Position 
Indicator•Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting  P. 330—
Transmission 
System Indicator
•The indicated current gear selection 
blinks if there is a problem with the 
transmission system.• Avoid sudden start an d 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.2 Emergency Towing  P. 466
•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.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator 
Blinks along with the Warning 
Message P. 460
•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.
2 Seat Belt Reminder  P. 39
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.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 366
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.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator Comes On  P. 457
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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.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 
System  P. 350
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. 351
2 Integrated Dynamics System  P. 340
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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 inform ation 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.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs  P. 405, 406
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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. 126—
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. 347—
CRUISE 
CONTROL 
Indicator• Comes on if you have set a speed 
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control  P. 347—
Indicator
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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.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid  P. 404
•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. 385
•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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•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. 421
•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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