Vehicle stability assist (vsa) system – Acura 2007 TL - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less than desired. It also
assists you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on loose or
slippery road surfaces. It does this
by regulating the engine’s output,
and by selectively applying the
brakes.

When VSA activates, you may notice
that the engine does not respond to
the accelerator in the same way it
does at other times.

The VSA system cannot enhance the
vehicle’s driving stability in all
situations and does not control your
vehicle’s entire braking system. It is
still your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.

If the indicator does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position, there may be a
problem with the VSA system. Have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.

If this indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is safe, and turn off the
engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine. If the VSA
system indicator stays on, or comes
back on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your dealer.

When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA activation indicator blink (see
page

).

On manual transmission models, if
the VSA system is off and you
accelerate from a stop, the vehicle
may pull, and it may take extra effort
to return the steering wheel to
center.

Without VSA, your vehicle will have
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.

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VSA System Indicator

VSA Activation Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

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