Driving -> Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) for Your Honda CR-V SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System  
The vehicle stability assist (VSA)  
system helps to stabilize the vehicle  
VSA Activation Indicator  
Vehicle Stability Assist  
(VSA) System Indicator  
during cornering if the vehicle turns  
more or less than desired. It also  
assists you in maintaining traction  
while accelerating on loose or  
When VSA activates, you will see the  
VSA activation indicator blink (see  
The VSA system indicator (see page  
) comes on and stays on when  
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there is a problem with the VSA  
system. The VSA activation indicator  
will also come on.  
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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. 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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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System  
If this 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.  
VSA Off Switch  
VSA is turned on every time you  
start the engine, even if you turned it  
off the last time you drove the  
vehicle.  
VSA OFF SWITCH  
VSA and Tire Sizes  
Driving with varying tire or wheel  
sizes may cause the VSA to  
malfunction. When replacing tires,  
make sure they are the same size  
and type as your original tires (see  
page 215 ).  
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.  
If you install winter tires, make sure  
This button is under the driver’s side  
vent. Press it to turn the VSA system  
on or off.  
they are the same size as those that  
were originally supplied with your  
vehicle. Exercise the same caution  
during winter driving as you would if  
your vehicle was not equipped with  
VSA.  
Without VSA, your vehicle will have  
normal braking and cornering ability,  
but it will not have VSA traction and  
stability enhancement.  
When VSA is off, the VSA activation  
indicator comes on as a reminder.  
Pressing the switch again turns the  
system back on.  
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