Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System; Vsa System Indicator - Honda legend Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) 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 activation 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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Driving
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
centre.
VSA Activation Indicator
When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA Activation indicator blink.

VSA System Indicator

The VSA system indicator (see page
83 ) comes on and stays on when
there is a problem with the VSA
system. The VSA activation indicator
will also come on.
If the VSA system 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.
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.
You will also see the symbol ''
or the symbol with a ''CHECK
SYSTEM'' message on the multi-
information display if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
Without VSA, your vehicle will have
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
On vehicles with i-SHIFT
The VSA system indicator will also
come on when there is a problem in
the hill start assist system. For more
information, see page 424 .
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