Trailer Stability Assist - Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Trailer Stability Assist

Helps to stabilize the vehicle and trailer when the trailer severely sways.
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How trailer stability assist works
When the vehicle and trailer become unstable while driving, trailer stability assist
determines the cause. If the trailer oscillation is detected as the cause, and the
swaying increases, the system applies the brakes or controls engine output to reduce
vehicle speed.
Both the vehicle and trailer brake lights come on automatically if you brake to
reduce vehicle speed.
* Not available on all models
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1Trailer Stability Assist
Trailer stability assist is not a function that prevents
the vehicle and trailer from swaying. Avoid high
speeds, abrupt steering, improper trailer load, and
sudden braking to keep the trailer from swaying.
When swayed too severely, the system becomes
ineffective, and you may loose control of your
vehicle, causing the trailer to roll over or get
damaged.
2 Driving Safely with a Trailer P. 320
Trailer towing sway is caused by:
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Crosswinds
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Improper towbar down load
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Excessive Speed
The VSA® system indicator blinks during the trailer
stability assist operation.
2 VSA® Operation P. 362
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