Nissan 350Z Fairlady Z owners manual page 192

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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped) model without the traction control system.When accelerating or driving on a slippery sur-TheABLSsystemworkswhenoneofthedriving faces, the tires may spin or slide. With thewheels is spinning on a slippery surface. The WARNING Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensorsABLS system brakes the spinning wheel, which detect these movements and control the brakingdistributes the driving power to the other driving and engine output to help improve vehicle sta-wheel. If the vehicle is operated with the VDC The traction control system is designedbility. system turned off, all VDC system functions and to prevent the wheels from spinning. TCS functions will be turned off. The ABLS However, it does not prevent vehicle When the VDC system is operating, thesystem and ABS will still operate with the VDC slippingorspinningduetoabruptsteer-“SLIP” indicator in the instrument panelsystem off. When the ABLS system is activated, ing operation at high speeds or by care-blinks. the “SLIP” indicator light will blink and you may less or dangerous driving techniques. When only the Traction Control Systemhear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the Be especially careful when driving on(TCS) portion of the VDC system is operat-brake pedal. This is normal and is not an indica- slipperysurfaces and always driveing, the “SLIP” indicator in the instrumenttion of a malfunction. safely. panel blinks. WhiletheVDCsystemisoperating,youmayfeel If the “SLIP” indicator blinks, the road condi-apulsationinthebrakepedalandhearanoiseor feel a vibration from under the hood. This is tions are slippery. Be sure to adjust yournormal and indicates that the VDC system is speed and driving to these conditions. Beworking properly. sure to drive carefully. See “Slip indicatorThe VDC system computer has a built-in diag- light”, and “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)nostic feature that tests the system each time OFFindicatorlight”inthe“2.Instrumentsandyou start the engine and move the vehicle for- controls” section. ward or backward. When the self-test occurs, Indicator light you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsa- Ifa malfunction occurs in the system, thetion in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not “SLIP” and “VDC OFF” indicator lights illumi-an indication of a malfunction. nate in the instrument panel. As long as these indicators are illuminated, the VDC system function is canceled. The VDC system uses an Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system to improve vehicle traction. Starting and driving 5-23 05.10.18/Z33-D/V5.0

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