Acura NSX (2017 year). Manual - part 5

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Safe Driving

Safety Labels

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels 
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact an 
authorized Acura NSX dealer for a replacement.

Inverter Coolant Filler 
Tank Cap

Sun Visors

U.S. models

Canadian models

Engine Coolant Reserve Tank Cap

High Voltage System Components

U.S. models

Canadian models

Dashboard

U.S. models only

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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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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.

2 What to do when the indicator comes 

on while driving P. 439

●

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.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 

Comes On P. 439

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 (LOCK), then 
contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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Name

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Explanation

Message

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.

2 Parking Brake P. 344

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 authorized Acura NSX 
dealer immediately.

2 If the Electric Parking Brake System 

Indicator Comes On P. 440

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. 347

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. 347

—

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 few 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. 309

Active Damper 
System Indicator

●

Comes on for a few 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.

2 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) 

P. 323

Brake Wear 
Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few 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.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 459

●

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. 438

●

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. 438

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Gear Position 
Indicator

●

Indicates the current gear selection.

2 Shifting P. 314

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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.

—

●

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. 448

●

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. 442

●

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. 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 indicator on, your vehicle 
still has normal braking ability but no 
anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 349

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. 439

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Vehicle Stability 
Assist (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 Assist (VSA®), aka 

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 
System P. 333

Vehicle Stability 
Assist (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 IDS Mode switch.

2 VSA® OFF Button P. 334
2 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) 

P. 323

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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 pressures, 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.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 387, 388

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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 
(LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a 
chime sounds when the driver’s door is 
opened.

—

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 
(LOCK), 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.

2 Cruise Control P. 330

—

CRUISE 
CONTROL 
Indicator

●

Comes on if you have set a speed 
for cruise control.

2 Cruise Control P. 330

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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.

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the washer fluid is low.

●

Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 386

●

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

●

Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past 
Due follow.

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver 

Information Interface P. 367

●

Appears when the temperature 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 

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●

Let the engine idle until the message disappears.

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