2021 ACURA NSX Warning Lights and Symbols Guide

• 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.

What to do when the indicator

• 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. If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

• 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.

• 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 OFF
• Comes on for about 15 seconds then goes off when you set the power mode to OFF with the parking brake applied.

• Comes on when you press the electric parking brake switch without depressing the brake pedal.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

Parking Brake

• 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.

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator 

• Comes on when the automatic brake hold system is on.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Comes on when the vehicle is ready to drive.

• 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. Integrated Dynamics System 

• 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 does 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 onboard diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

Testing of Readiness Codes 

• 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.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

• Comes on if there is a problem with the gear shift mechanism.

• Comes on and the gear position indicator blinks at the same time – Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.

• 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 to reduce electricity consumption.

If the 12-volt Battery Charging System Indicator 

• Indicates the current gear selection.

• 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.

Emergency Towing •  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.

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning

• Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.

• 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. Seat Belt Reminder

• 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.

• 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. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 

• 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.

• 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.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 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.

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Indicator 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.

• Blinks when you operate the turn signal lever.
• Blink if you press the hazard warning button.

• Comes on when the high-beam headlights are on.

• Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on.

• 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.

• Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

• 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.

• Comes on when you press the

CRUISE button.

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