Acura 2011 MDX User Manual download pdf (Page 497)

Under these conditions, trailer

stability assist begins to stabilize the

vehicle/trailer combination by

reducing the vehicle speed. The

control unit sends signals to

selectively apply the brakes and

regulate the engine output. The

brake lights of your vehicle will be

turned on automatically by the

system even if you do not keep the

pressure on the brake pedal.

When the brakes are applied, the

trailer's brake lights come on along

with the vehicle brake lights.

When the trailer stability assist

activates, you will see the VSA

system indicator blink. There may

also be some noise from the VSA

hydraulic system.

Trailer stability assist cannot prevent

a loss of control. Always reduce the

vehicle speed and steer firmly. Do

not brake suddenly or make quick

steering motion. It could cause the

trailer to jackknife or turn over and

the system becomes ineffective.

Trailer stability assist cannot prevent

swaying that can occur in crosswinds

and in normal and emergency

driving maneuvers. It helps only to

stabilize the vehicle/trailer

combination in these conditions,

after the oscillation becomes severe.

Trailer stability assist will also be

ineffective while driving at high

speed or towing a trailer with a high

center of gravity.

Always obey the recommended

speed limits for towing a trailer, see

page 491.

Trailer Stability Assist Failure

The control unit monitors the VSA

circuitry and the braking system. If

there is a problem with the brake

lighting system, the trailer stability

assist function shuts down and the

‘‘CHECK TRAILER STABILITY

ASSIST’’ message appears on the

multi-information display.

If you see this message, have your

vehicle checked at your dealer as

soon as possible.

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