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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)

SYSTEM

The 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:

When the VDC system operates, the

indicator light in the instrument panel

flashes so note the following:

WARNING

The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist

braking operation and is not a collision

warning or avoidance device. It is the

driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive

safely and be in control of the vehicle at

all times.

∙

The road may be slippery or the system

may determine some action is required

to help keep the vehicle on the steered

path.

∙

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.

∙

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.

Controls brake pressure and engine

output to reduce drive wheel slip based

on vehicle speed (traction control func-

tion).

∙

Adjust your speed and driving to the

road conditions.

Controls brake pressure at individual

wheels and engine output to help the

driver maintain control of the vehicle in

the following conditions:

For additional information, refer to “Slip in-

dicator light” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) OFF indicator light” in the “Instru-

ments and controls” section of this manual.

– Understeer (vehicle tends to not fol-

low the steered path despite in-

creased steering input)

If a malfunction occurs in the system,

the

and

indicator lights come

on in the instrument panel. The VDC sys-

tem automatically turns off when these in-

dicator lights are on.

– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due

to certain road or driving conditions)

The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the

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.

VDC system. The

indicator light illu-

minates to indicate the VDC system is off.

When theVDC OFF switch is used to turn off

the system, the VDC system still operates

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to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by

transferring power to a non slipping drive

∙ 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 deteriorated,

the VDC system may not operate

properly. This could adversely affect

vehicle handling performance and

∙ When driving on an unstable surface

such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or

wheel. The

this occurs. All other VDC functions are off

and the indicator light will not flash.

indicator light flashes if

ramp, the

flash or the

illuminate. This is not a malfunction.

Restart the engine after driving onto

a stable surface.

indicator light may

The VDC system is automatically reset to

on when the ignition switch is placed in the

off position then back to the on position.

∙ If wheels or tires other than the

NISSAN recommended ones are used,

the VDC system may not operate

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.

the

indicator light may flash.

∙ If brake related parts such as brake

pads, rotors and calipers are not

NISSAN recommended or are ex-

tremely deteriorated, the VDC system

may not operate properly and

properly and the

may flash and the

may illuminate.

indicator light

∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a snow

covered road.

the

illuminate.

indicator

light

may

∙ If engine control related parts are not

NISSAN recommended or are ex-

WARNING

BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION

During braking while driving through turns,

the system optimizes the distribution of

force to each of the front and rear wheels

depending on the radius of the turn.

∙ 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 driving and

cornering on slippery surfaces and al-

ways drive carefully.

tremely deteriorated, the

tor light may illuminate.

indica-

∙ When driving on extremely inclined

surfaces such as higher banked cor-

ners, the VDC system may not operate

properly and the

may flash or the

indicator light

may illuminate. Do not drive on these

types of roads.

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COLD WEATHER DRIVING

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK

WARNING

∙ If engine control related parts are not

NISSAN recommended or are ex-

To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply

de-icer through the key hole. If the lock

becomes frozen, heat the key before in-

serting it into the key hole or use the re-

mote keyless entry key fob (if so equipped).

∙ 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 driving and

cornering on slippery surfaces and al-

ways drive carefully.

tremely deteriorated, the

tor light may illuminate.

indica-

∙ When driving on extremely inclined

surfaces such as higher banked cor-

ners, the VDC system may not operate

ANTIFREEZE

properly and the

may flash or the

indicator light

In the winter when it is anticipated that the

temperature will drop below 0°C (32°F),

check the antifreeze to assure proper win-

ter protection. For additional information,

refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-

it-yourself” section of this manual.

may illuminate. Do not drive on these

types of roads.

∙ 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 deteriorated,

the VDC system may not operate

properly. This could adversely affect

vehicle handling performance, and

∙ When driving on an unstable surface

such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or

ramp, the

flash or the

illuminate. This is not a malfunction.

Restart the engine after driving onto

a stable surface.

indicator light may

BATTERY

This vehicle is equipped with a sealed

maintenance free battery. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

service.

the

indicator light may flash.

∙ If wheels or tires other than the

NISSAN recommended ones are used,

the VDC system may not operate

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER

∙ If brake related parts such as brake

pads, rotors and calipers are not

NISSAN recommended or are ex-

tremely deteriorated, the VDC system

may not operate properly and

If the vehicle is to be left outside without

antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-

ing the engine block. Refill before operating

the vehicle. For additional information, refer

to “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-

yourself” section of this manual.

properly and the

may flash and the

may illuminate.

indicator light

the

illuminate.

indicator

light

may

∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a snow

covered road.

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