Auto Idle Stop; Integrated Dynamics System (Ids); Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa®), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System - Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Auto Idle Stop*

Automatically stops and restarts the engine to help maximize fuel economy,
depending on environmental and vehicle conditions.
Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position
in Drive (D) and the brake pedal is pressed, the
engine turns off and the auto idle stop indicator
appears if conditions permit.
When you release the brake pedal, turn the
steering wheel, or press the accelerator pedal, the
engine restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop does not activate (or the engine may automatically restart)
when the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill,
the windshield defroster is on, and other conditions.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop off button to turn the
system off. Press the button again to turn it on.
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Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Comfort: Maximizes driver comfort through increased steering assist.
Normal: Balances performance for everyday driving.
Sport: enhances vehicle response and feel through decreased steering assist and
increased throttle and torque.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
vSA is turned on every time you start the vehicle. If you turn vSA off, your
vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but vSA traction and stability
enhancement become less effective.
Press and hold the vSA oFF button until you hear
a beep to turn vSA on or off. The vSA off indicator
appears when the system is off.
When vSA is off, traction control stops functioning,
which allows the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. This can be helpful when trying to free your
vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
*if equipped
DRIVING
IDS
The selected mode
Integrated Dynamics System
briefly appears in
Comfort
the MID.
Normal
Sport
Press the IDS button
to cycle through
modes.
vSA oFF
indicator
vSA oFF button
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