Nissan Juke owners manual page 247

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Black plate (247,1) VEHICLEDYNAMICCONTROL(VDC) SYSTEM wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure toinstrument panel. The brake system then oper-The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. Byates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs preventing each wheel from locking, the systemIf the ABS warning light illuminates during theand vehicle motion. Under certain driving con- helps the driver maintain steering control andself-test or while driving, have the vehicle ditions, the VDC system helps to perform the helps to minimize swerving and spinning onchecked by a NISSAN dealer.following functions. slippery surfaces. . Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel Using the system Normal operation slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPHtransferred to a non slipping drive wheel on Depress the brake pedal with firm steady (5 to 10 km/h). The speed varies according tothe same axle. pressure, but do not pump the brakes. Theroad conditionsControls brake pressure and engine output ABS will operate to prevent the wheels fromWhentheABSsensesthat one or more wheelsto reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.are close to locking up, the actuator rapidlyspeed (traction control function). applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This.Controls brake pressure at individual wheels WARNING action is similar to pumping the brakes veryandengineoutputtohelpthedrivermaintain quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brakecontrol of the vehicle in the following Donotpumpthebrakepedal.Doingsopedal and hear a noise from under the hood orconditions: may result in increased stopping dis-feel a vibration from the actuator when it is tances. operating. This is normal and indicates that the— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-steered path despite increased steering Self-test feature tion may indicate that road conditions areinput) The ABS includes electronic sensors, electrichazardous and extra care is required while driving. — oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to pumps,hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The certain road or driving conditions). computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine The VDC system can help the driver to maintain and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may of vehicle control in all driving situations. hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the When the VDC system operates, the VDC brake pedal. This is normal and does not warning lightin the instrument panel indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses flashes so note the following: a malfunction, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the . The road may be slippery or the system may Starting and driving5-37 Model "F15-D" EDITED: 2010/ 6/ 24

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