Honda PILOT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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uu Towing a Trailer u Trailer Stability Assist
Driving
Trailer Stability Assist
Helps to stabilize the vehicle and trailer when the trailer severely sways.
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How trailer stability assist works
When the vehicle and trailer become unstable while driving, trailer stability assist
determines the cause. If the trailer oscillation is detected as the cause, and the
swaying increases, the system applies the brakes or controls engine output to reduce
vehicle speed.
Both the vehicle and trailer brake lights come on automatically if you brake to
reduce vehicle speed.
1 Trailer Stability Assist
Trailer stability assist is not a function that prevents
the vehicle and trailer from swaying. Avoid high
speeds, abrupt steering, improper trailer load, and
sudden braking to keep the trailer from swaying.
When swayed too severely, the system becomes
ineffective, and you may lose control of your vehicle,
causing the trailer to roll over or get damaged.
2 Driving Safely with a Trailer P. 467
Trailer towing sway is caused by:
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Crosswinds
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Improper towbar down load
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Excessive Speed
The VSA ® system indicator blinks during the trailer
stability assist operation.
2 VSA ® Operation P. 527
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