2021 ACURA NSX Display Screen Messages | Touch Screen Guide

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2021 ACURA NSX Display Screen Messages | Touch Screen Guide

The 2021 Acura NSX is the ultimate vehicle engineering achievement, showcasing a captivating blend of state-of-the-art technology and performance-oriented design. An elaborate web of alerts and warnings acts as the watchful guardians of your driving experience as you take off on an exciting adventure in the driver’s seat of this outstanding supercar. With carefully designed safety alerts and dynamic system notifications, the NSX’s display screen transforms into a digital canvas that offers a thorough overview of the vehicle’s condition. In addition to ensuring peak performance, this symbiotic relationship between the driver and the vehicle—made possible by the warning messages—also demonstrates Acura’s dedication to skillfully fusing innovation, performance, and safety in this remarkable automotive masterpiece.

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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. Refilling Window Washer Fluid
	Appears that the scheduled maintenance is due soon. Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past Due follow.	Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
	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 uphill. Immediately stop in a safe place in (P. Let the engine idle until the message disappears.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the 12-volt battery.	Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer. Checking the 12-Volt Battery
	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.	—

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears when you close the door with the power mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside the vehicle.	Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote back inside the vehicle and close the door. Keyless Access Remote Reminder
	Appears when the keyless access remote battery becomes weak.	Replace the battery as soon as possible. Replacing the Button Battery
	Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak to turn on the power system or the key is not within operating range to turn on the power system. A beeper sounds six times.	Bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with. If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
	Appears three seconds after you bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button when the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button appears. To Start Engine: Brake + Push appears sequentially.	Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not appear. If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
	Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.	Turning on the Power
	Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the vehicle is moving.	The message will disappear after six seconds or when the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears when you turn the power system on with the transmission not in (P.	Press the (P button.
	Appears when you try to change the gear position after the position has automatically been changed to (P with the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat belt unfastened.	Press the (P button if you leave the vehicle.
	Appears when you set the power mode to ON without fastening the driver’s seat belt. Appears when you change the gear position after (P has been automatically selected with the driver’s door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then the brake pedal is released.	Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive. Shift Operation
	Appears when you try to change the gear position without depressing the brake pedal.	Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
	Appears when you try to change the gear position without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.	Release your foot from the accelerator pedal, depress the brake pedal, and then select a gear.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears when the park button 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 change the shift position.
	Appears that there is a problem with the electrical 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. Transmission System Indicator
	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. If you want to keep the transmission in (N-position (car wash mode)
	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 releasing the brake pedal when idling, parking, or exiting the vehicle.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears if any door or the trunk (hatch) is not completely closed. Appears if any door or the trunk (hatch) is opened while driving. The beeper sounds.	Goes off when all doors and the trunk (hatch) are closed.
	Appears if there is a problem with the radiator system.	Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible.
	Appears when there is a problem with the headlights.	Appears while driving – The low beam headlights may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible.
	Appears that there is a problem with the parking sensor system.	Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even after you clean the area, have the system checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Models with parking sensor system

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears that the automatic brake hold is automatically canceled while it is in operation.	• Immediately depress the brake pedal.
	Appears when the automatic brake hold system is turned off.	2 Automatic Brake Hold
	Appears that there is a problem with the acoustic vehicle alerting system.	Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
	Appears when the automatic brake hold button is pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.	Fasten the driver’s seat belt. Automatic Brake Hold
	Appears when the automatic brake hold button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal while the automatic brake hold is in operation.	Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake pedal depressed. Automatic Brake Hold
	Appears when the parking brake is applied automatically while it is in operation.	Automatic Brake Hold

Message	Condition	Explanation
	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 and 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 Voltage battery temperature is extremely low (-4°F [-20°C]).	Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately. To prevent the message from coming 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 the twin motor unit fluid warms up.
	Appears that 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.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears when the engine is running and indicates that the engine oil level is low.	Appears while driving – Immediately stop in a safe place. If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears
	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.	Overheating
	Appears that there is a problem 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 temporary problem with the gear shift mechanism initialization 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 temporary problem is fixed.	Initialization will be completed when the engine is restarted.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	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 safe place and contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
	Appears when the engine speed exceeds the reduced REV LIMIT while the engine temperature is low.	Continue driving at a low engine speed until the engine temperature becomes warm.
	Appears when braking ability is reduced.	Slow down and drive carefully. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
	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.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears for a few seconds if you have not pressed the (N button long enough to initiate Neutral-Hold mode.	If you want to keep the transmission in (N position (car wash mode)
	Appears when you press and hold (The n button for more than 2 seconds.	Disappears when you set the gear position to other than (N. If you want to keep the transmission in (N position (car wash mode)
	Appears when the device for starting the vehicle is too hot.	Wait until the message disappears.

Message	Condition	Explanation
	Appears when launch control cannot be used due to the condition of your vehicle.	Launch Control
	Appears if you shift the gear or do anything else after Launch Mode is ready.	Launch Control
	Appears when Launch Mode is ready.	Launch Control
	Appears when the temperature of the transmission is not in the operable range for launch control.	Launch Control
	Appears that the Integrated Dynamics System mode cannot be changed due to certain situations, such as a system error or adverse driving conditions.	Integrated Dynamics System

Gauges and Displays

Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, High Voltage battery charge level gauge, ASSIST/CHARGE gauge, SH-AWD® temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is ON.

Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Engine speed red-zone indication
Alerts you when the engine 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 drive with the tachometer in its red zone.

Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

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.

NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches E . Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.

Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
Shows the remaining High Voltage battery charge level.

ASSIST/CHARGE Gauge

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.

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.

The High Voltage battery charge 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 reading 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 temperature changes cause the battery’s capacity to change, the number of indicators in the battery charge level gauge may also change, even if the amount of charging remains the same.

SH-AWD® Temperature Gauge

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: The system is operating at optimum performance.
D: System performance is limited due to low operating temperature.
E: The system is not warm enough for a vehicle to drive.

Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine oil when the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode and TRACK mode.
Since the actual oil temperature is not measured, the temperature displayed here may differ from the actual temperature.

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 authorized Acura NSX dealer.

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.

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.

Switching the Display
Roll the right selector wheel to change the display.

Press the TRIP button to change the display.

Odometer
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

Trip Meter
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy, the elapsed time, and the average speed are also reset.

Outside Temperatur
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the TRIP button.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the audio system’s customized features to correct the temperature.

Average Fuel Economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining power and fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

Elapsed Time
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Average Speed
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Navigation

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.

Engine Oil Life
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

Oil Level Check Assist
Shows the engine oil level check assist display.

Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire’s pressure.

FAQs

What does the “2021 ACURA NSX Blind Spot Information System” warning message indicate?

The 2021 ACURA NSX’s Blind Spot Information System helps drivers stay more aware when changing lanes by warning them when there are cars in their blind spot.

Why might I receive a “2021 ACURA NSX Tire Pressure Monitoring System” warning message?

The 2021 ACURA NSX’s Blind Spot Information System helps drivers stay more aware when changing lanes by warning them when there are cars in their blind spot.

How does the “2021 ACURA NSX Collision Mitigation Braking System” warning work?

When the Collision Mitigation Braking System predicts a possible frontal collision, the driver is alerted by this warning, which encourages them to take quick action to lessen or avoid the situation.

What does the “2021 ACURA NSX Adaptive Cruise Control” warning signify?

To ensure smooth and safe operation, the adaptive cruise control warning alerts the driver to any problems or limitations with the system.

When does the “2021 ACURA NSX Lane Keeping Assist System” warning activate?

The “2021 ACURA NSX Lane Keeping Assist System” warning comes on when the system detects an inadvertent lane departure without the need for turn signals, encouraging drivers to adopt safer driving practices.

What prompts the “2021 ACURA NSX Collision Mitigation Throttle Control” warning?

The Collision Mitigation Throttle Control System detects a possible collision and steps in to control engine output, assisting in the prevention of collisions, which sets off this warning.

Why might the “2021 ACURA NSX Electric Power Steering” warning message appear?

To ensure the best possible handling and control, the driver is informed of any problems with the electric power steering system by the Electric Power Steering warning.

How does the “2021 ACURA NSX Brake System” warning contribute to safety?

This warning alerts the driver to possible problems with the braking system, requiring prompt attention to preserve the safety and effectiveness of the vehicle’s braking.

What does the “2021 ACURA NSX Vehicle Stability Assist” warning indicate?

The Vehicle Stability Assist warning improves overall vehicle stability under varied driving conditions by alerting the driver to problems affecting the stability control system.

When does the “2021 ACURA NSX Forward Collision Warning” warning message activate?

The Forward Collision Warning System initiates this alert when it detects an impending collision with a detected vehicle, providing the driver with an opportunity to react and avert a possible collision.

How does the “2021 ACURA NSX Parking Sensor System” warning enhance parking safety?

To ensure a safer and more controlled parking experience, the ParkingSensor System warning system notifies the driver of any obstacles or possible collisions detected by the sensors.

What is the significance of the “2021 ACURA NSX Engine Oil Pressure Low” warning?

The driver should act right away to avoid potential engine damage and preserve peak performance when this warning light appears on the dashboard, indicating low engine oil pressure.

When does the “2021 ACURA NSX Brake Fluid Low” warning appear?

The Brake Fluid Low alert prompts the driver to take immediate action to ensure adequate braking performance by indicating low brake fluid levels.

How does the “2021 ACURA NSX Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem” warning assist the driver?

This warning makes sure that the driver is aware of any issues or restrictions with the Adaptive Cruise Control system and takes preventative measures to ensure safe driving.

What does the “2021 ACURA NSX All-Wheel Drive System Problem” warning signify?

The All-Wheel Drive System Problem alert informs the driver of problems with the Acura NSX’s all-wheel-drive system, guaranteeing the best possible traction and control under a variety of driving circumstances.

Useful Links

View Full PDF: ACURA NSX 2021 User Manual|Auto User Guide

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