peter_mowat

Just a quick question...

I noticed that VSA (well at least the traction control part of it) doesn't work in reverse. I tried it out today in the snow and my wheels just spun. Wouldn't it make sense to have it in reverse? I mean, for getting out of a snow bank or something it would seem to me to be quite handy. Any ideas?

fdl

For getting out of a snow bank traction control will do more harm than good. In these situations you would usually be better turning VSA off.

MikeMa

That's interesting. My dad's Maxima's Traction Control (no VSA--it's a '99) works in reverse. I had to shut it off to finish a three point turn I made, as there was a good collection of snow in the parking lane.

DEVO

I have a number of Honda's and a GS-R and you will also notice that ABS doesn't work in reverse as well.... and I would suggest using a good set of snow tires.