Integrated Dynamics System (Ids); Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa®), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System; Cruise Control - Acura 2015 TLX Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Econ: Maximizes fuel economy.
Normal: Balances fuel economy and sportiness for everyday driving.
Sport: enhances vehicle response and feel through decreased steering assist
and increased throttle response and SH-AWD* and Precision All-Wheel Steer™
(P-AWS®)* control.
Sport+: Adds to Sport mode and allows increased performance when using paddle
shifters (see page 78 or 80).
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 turn on 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.
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.
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The selected mode
briefly appears
in the multi-
information display.
Press IDS to
cycle through
modes.
VSA OFF indicator
VSA OFF
button
*if equipped

Cruise Control

Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/40
km/h). Press SET/- and take your foot off the pedal
to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase or SET/- to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise Control
Press CANCEL, CRUISE, or the brake pedal. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
DRIVING
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
SET/- button
CANCEL button
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