VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM (if equipped)
the climate ECO mode” (P.5-18).
warning light
may illuminate. This is not
WARNING:
a
malfunction. Restart the engine after
NOTE:
driving onto a stable surface.
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The Vehicle Dynamic Control (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 driving and corner-
ing on slippery surfaces and always drive
carefully.
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Many driving factors influence fuel economy.
Selecting the ECO drive mode may not
improve fuel economy.
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If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN
recommended ones are used, the VDC
system may not operate properly and the
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In the ECO drive mode, performance may be
reduced.
VDC warning light
may illuminate.
The VDC system is not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snow covered road.
Setting the climate ECO mode:
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following functions.
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not NISSAN recommended for
your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the VDC system may not operate properly.
This could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
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Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on
one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred to
a non slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
Controls brake pressure and engine output to
reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle speed
(traction control function).
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If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recom-
mended or are extremely deteriorated, the
VDC system may not operate properly and
Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and
engine output to help the driver maintain control of
the vehicle in the following conditions:
When the climate ECO mode is switched on, the air
conditioner control system operates to enhance fuel
economy.
— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the
steered path despite increased steering input)
the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
To turn the climate ECO mode on or off,
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If engine control related parts are not
NISSAN recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain
road or driving conditions).
1. Press the drive mode select button to select the
drive mode.
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain control
of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of vehicle
control in all driving situations.
2. Press the SETUP button.
3. Turn the selection dial until “CLIMATE ECO” is
selected.
When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the VDC
system may not operate properly and the
When the VDC system operates, the VDC warning
4. Press the ENTER button to switch climate ECO
light
in the instrument panel flashes so note the
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on or off. Indicator
will turn red when the
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VDC warning light
may illuminate. Do
following:
CLIMATE ECO mode is on.
not drive on these types of roads.
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The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help the
vehicle on the steered path.
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When driving on an unstable surface such as
a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the VDC
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