wheel torque Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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DRIVING
Integrated Dynamics System
Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Comfort: Maximizes driver comfort through increased steering assist.
Normal: Balances performance for everyday driving.
Sport: Enhances vehicle response and feel through decreased steering assist,
enhanced throttle response and torque biasing.
The selected mode
briefly appears in
the MID.Integrated Dynamics System
NormalSport
Comfort
Dynamic Mode
Press the Dynamic
Mode button to cycle
through modes.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
Also known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this helps stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It assists
in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by regulating engine output and
selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start the vehicle. If you turn VSA off, your
vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA traction and stability
enhancement become less effective.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear
a beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA Off indicator
appears when the system is off.
When VSA is off, traction control allows the wheels
to spin more freely at low speed. This can be helpful
when trying to free your vehicle if it is stuck in mud
or snow.
VS A OFF Indicator

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle begins to drift away from the
center of a detected lane without a turn signal
activated, steering torque is applied to help keep
your vehicle centered within the lane.
If your vehicle continues to drift and gets too
close to detected left or right side lane markings,
a Lane Departure message appears on the MID
and the steering wheel vibrates. In either case,
take appropriate action to stay within your
driving lane.
Turning LKAS On or Off
1.
Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID
.
2.
Press the LKAS button. Lane

outlines appear
in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when
the system operates.
3.
Press MAIN or the

LKAS button to turn the
system off.
Important Safety Reminder
LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control. The
system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to steer
the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may reflect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Do not use when towing.
Lane departure
message
Light steering
assistance
MAIN button
LKAS button

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Alerts and helps to assist you if the system determines a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings while driving between 45–90
mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected lane
markings without a turn signal activated, a message
appears in the MID. Steering wheel torque and
vibrations are applied to help your vehicle stay in
the lane.
Braking may also be applied if the lane lines are
solid and continuous.
If the system operates several times without
detecting driver response, the system beeps to alert
you.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the RDM button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator appears on the button when the
system is on.
Steering vibrations
Changing SettingsDetermine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Vehicle

Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3.
Select Road Departure Mitigation

Setting.
4.
Select from the options.
Normal (def

ault): Steering control starts from inside the lane edge.
Wide: Steering control starts from outside the lane edge.
Warning Only: The system only provides a BRAKE message, but does not apply
steering or braking.
5.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
The system has limitations. Overreliance on it may result in a collision. It is
always your responsibility to keep your vehicle within the driving lane.
Lane departure
message Beep
Light steering
assistance
IndicatorRDM button