VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain control of the vehicle, but it can- not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv- ing situations.
When the VDC system operates, the indicator light in the instrument panel flashes so note the following: • The road may be slippery or the systemmay determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path.
• You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from under the hood. This is normal and indi- cates that the VDC system is working properly.
• Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, see “Slip indica- tor light” (P. 2-18) and ”Vehicle Dynamic Con- trol (VDC) OFF indicator light” (P. 2-19). If a malfunction occurs in the system, theindicator light will come on in the in- strument panel. The VDC system auto- matically turns off when these indicator lights are off. The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC system. The indicator light illumi- nates to indicate the VDC system is off.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by transferring power to a non-slipping drive wheel. The indicator light flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions are off and the indicator light will not flash. The VDC system is automatically reset to on when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position then back to the ON position. The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea- ture that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle for- ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an indica- tion of a malfunction.
WARNING
•The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driv- ing and cornering on slippery sur- faces and always drive carefully.
•Do not modify the vehicle's suspen- sion. If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta- bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN recommended for your vehicle or are extremely deterio- rated, the VDC system may not oper- ate properly. This could adversely af- fect vehicle handling performance, and the indicator light may flash or the indicator light may illuminate.
•If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are ex- tremely deteriorated, the VDC sys- tem may not operate properly and both the and indicator lights may illuminate.
•If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are ex- tremely deteriorated, both the and indicator lights may illuminate.
•When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners, the VDC system may not operate properly and the indi- catorlightmayflashorthe indica- tor light may illuminate. Do not drive on these types of roads.
•When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the indicator light may flash or the indicator light may illuminate. This is not a malfunction. Restart the engine after driving onto a stable surface.
•If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used, the VDC system may not operate properly and the indi- catorlightmayflashorthe indica- tor light may illuminate.
•The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road.
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION During braking while driving through turns, the system optimizes the distribution of force to each of the four wheels depending on the radius of the turn.
WARNING
•The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driv- ing and cornering on slippery sur- faces and always drive carefully.
•Do not modify the vehicle's suspen- sion. If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta- bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN recommended for your vehicle or are extremely deterio- rated, the VDC system may not oper- ate properly. This could adversely af- fect vehicle handling performance, and the indicator light may flash or the indicator light may illuminate.
•If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are ex- tremely deteriorated, the VDC sys- tem may not operate properly and both the and the indicator lights may illuminate.
•If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are ex- tremely deteriorated, both the and indicator lights may illuminate.
•When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners, the VDC system may not operate properly and the indi- catorlightmayflashorthe indica- tor light may illuminate. Do not drive on these types of roads.
•When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the indicator light may flash or the indicator light may illuminate. This is not a malfunction. Restart the engine after driving onto a stable surface.
•If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used, the VDC system may not operate properly and the indi- catorlightmayflashorthe indica- tor light may illuminate.
•The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road.
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