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System Outline

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This system is composed of the VSA modulator-control unit, the wheel speed sensors, the steering angle sensor, the yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor*1 , the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor*2 , and the system indicators in the gauge control module. The VSA modulator-control unit controls the ABS, EBD, TCS, VSA, HSA*2 , and brake assist with the brake pressure of each wheel and reduces engine torque.

*1: Without SH-AWD

*2: With SH-AWD

Fig 1: VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Communication Diagram
G06680165Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.