Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System - Honda 2008 Odyssey Owner's Manual

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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VSA Activation Indicator
When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA activation indicator blink (see
page 70 ).
VSA System Indicator
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.
On Touring models only
You will also see a ''CHECK VSA
SYSTEM'' message on the multi-
information display if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
Without VSA, your vehicle still has
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it does not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
The VSA system automatically turns
on every time you start the engine,
even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
Except Touring models
If the low tire pressure indicator or
TPMS indicator comes on, see
page 388 .
Touring model
If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on, see page
Or, if the multi-information display
shows a ''CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM'' message with the
indicator flashing, see page
In this case, you cannot turn off the
VSA using the OFF switch again.
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