Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System - Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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. There may also
be some noise from the VSA
hydraulic system. You will also see
the VSA system indicator blink.
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.
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VSA OFF Indicator
When VSA is off, the VSA OFF
indicator comes on as a reminder.
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator
When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA system indicator blink.
If this indicator comes on while
driving, you will also see a ''CHECK
VSA SYSTEM'' and/or ''CHECK
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM''
message on the multi-information
display. Drive cautiously as the VSA
may not be functioning. Without
VSA, your vehicle will have normal
braking and cornering ability, but it
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. Also, the VSA
OFF switch will not operate. 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,
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2012 TL
have the VSA system inspected by
your dealer.
The main function of the
NOTE:
VSA system is generally known as
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
The system also includes a traction
control function.
On models with SH-AWD
If there is a problem with the hill
start assist system, the VSA system
indicator comes on and stays on. The
multi-information display shows a
''CHECK HILL START ASSIST
SYSTEM'' message.
On models with keyless access system
With the VSA system indicator on,
you may not be able to stop the
engine even if you park the vehicle
safely. To stop the engine, see
Emergency Engine Stop
page 192 .
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