2008 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 380

Main Menu Table Of Contents Trailer Stability Assist Trailer Stability Assist Failure In this case, your vehicle still has the VSA traction and stability enhancement, but it will not have the trailer stability assist function. If there is a problem with the VSA system, the system and Trailer Stability Assist shuts off. The VSA system and VSA activation indicators also come on (see page 359 ). The ABS indicator and the brake system indicator may also come on along with the VSA system indicator. If you see these warning indicators, have your vehicle checked at your dealer as soon as possible. If you turn off the VSA, the trailer stability assist function also shuts off. Press and hold the VSA off switch until you hear a beep (see page 360 ). The VSA activation indicator comes on as a reminder. Press and hold the switch again to turn the system on. The function turns on every time you start the engine along with the VSA, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle. 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. 376 2008 MDX