Display Warning Messages: 2020 ACURA NSX Guide

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Display Warning Messages: 2020 ACURA NSX Guide

The 2020 Acura NSX is the pinnacle of car engineering. It combines speed, technology, and luxury in a way that feels natural. When you sit down in the driver’s seat, you’ll find that the interior has been carefully designed to make driving more enjoyable, with high-quality materials and the latest technology at your hands. But what makes it special is what’s inside. A twin-turbocharged V6 engine paired with three electric motors gives it amazing power and instantaneous speed, which lets you go from 0 to 60 mph in the blink of an eye.

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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.
	Appears that the scheduled maintenance is due soon. Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past Due follow.
	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.
	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.
	Appears when the keyless access remote battery becomes weak.	Replace the battery as soon as possible.
	Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak to turn on the power system or the key is not within the 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.
	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.
	Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.
	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, and then the brake pedal is released.	Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
	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 electric 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.
	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. 2 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.

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.
	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.
	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.
	Appears when the parking brake is applied automatically while it is in operation.

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.
	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.
	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 due to increased fluid consumption in the braking system.	Slow Down and drive carefully. The message will disappear once the brakes have cooled and the system has returned to normal operating conditions.
	Appears if you are driving at an extremely high speed and one or more tyres 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.	2 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. 2 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.
	• Appears if you shift the gear or do anything else after Launch Mode is ready.
	Appears when Launch Mode is ready.
	Appears when the temperature of the transmission is not in the operable range for 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.

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 in ON. The 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.

Speedometer
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.

Fuel Gauge 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.

Temperature Gauge
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.

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
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.

SH-AWD® Temperature Gauge
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.

Engine Oil Temperature Gauge

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 Temperature
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.

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

Outside Temperature
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.

Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.

Range The displayed range may change even when the vehicle is stationary.

Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.

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.

Navigation
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.

FAQs

What does the warning message “Check Engine” mean on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that there might be a problem with the engine system.

How do I interpret the “Low Tire Pressure” warning on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that at least one tire doesn’t have enough air pressure.

What should I do if I see the message “Brake System Problem” on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This could mean that there is a problem with the brakes. It’s very important to stop the car in a safe place and get a professional to look at it right away.

Why is the “Oil Pressure Low” warning showing on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that the oil pressure in the engine is not as high as it should be. Right away, turn off the engine and check the oil level. If it’s low, add oil as needed.

What does the “Battery Charge Low” warning mean on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that the battery isn’t charged right. It could be because the generator or battery is broken. Get a professional to look at the charging system to figure out what’s wrong and fix it.

How do I address the “Blind Spot Detection System Failure” warning on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that the blind spot detection device isn’t working right.

Why does my 2020 Acura NSX display show “Lane Departure Warning Malfunction”?

There is a problem with the lane departure warning device, as shown by this message.

What should I do if I see “Collision Mitigation Braking System Failure” on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that there is a problem with the system that prevents collisions. It’s important to get this safety feature checked out and fixed right away to make sure it works right.

How can I resolve the “Adaptive Cruise Control System Failure” warning on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that the adaptive cruise control technology isn’t working right. Get a professional to look at the system and figure out what’s wrong so you can fix it.

Why is the “Parking Brake Engaged” warning displayed on my 2020 Acura NSX?

This message tells you that the parking brake is on while the car is moving. Right away, let go of the parking brake and make sure it’s completely off before you drive.

What does it mean if my 2020 Acura NSX display shows “Transmission Overheating”?

This warning makes it sound like the transmission is running hotter than usual. Put the car in park and let the transmission cool down. If the warning keeps coming on, you should have a professional check the drive system.

How do I address the “Fuel Cap Loose” warning on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that the fuel cap might not be tight enough. Find a safe place to stop the car and check the gas cap. Make sure it’s tight enough until you hear a click.

What should I do if I see “Airbag System Malfunction” on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that there might be a problem with the safety system.

How can I resolve the “Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Failure” warning on my 2020 Acura NSX display?

This message means that something is wrong with the ABS. To make sure the brakes work perfectly, this safety feature needs to be checked out and fixed right away.

Why does my 2020 Acura NSX display show “Electrical System Malfunction”?

This message means that there is a trouble with the electrical system of the car.

Useful Links

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