Infiniti FX I owners manual page 281

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VEHICLEDYNAMICCONTROL(VDC) SYSTEM the vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer.When accelerating or driving on slippery The VDC system uses an Active Brake Lim- Normal operation surfaces, the tires may spin or slide. Withited Slip (ABLS) system to improve vehicle theVehicleDynamic Control (VDC) traction. The ABLS system works when The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6system, sensors detect these movementsone of the driving wheels is spinning on a MPH (5 to 10 km/h). The speed varies ac-and control the braking and engine slippery surface. The ABLS system brakes cording to road conditions.output to help improve vehicle stability.the spinning wheel, which distributes the When the ABS senses that one or more O When the VDC system is operating, driving power to the other driving wheel. wheels are close to locking up, the actua-the “SLIP” indicator in the instrumentIf the vehicle is operated with the VDC tor rapidly applies and releases hydraulicpanel blinks.system turned off, all VDC system func- pressure. This action is similar to tions and TCS functions will be turned off. pumping the brakes very quickly. You mayO WhenonlytheTraction Control SystemThe ABLS system and ABS will still op- feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and(TCS) portion of the VDC system is op-erate with the VDC system off. When the hear a noise from under the hood or feelerating, the “SLIP” indicator in the in-ABLS system is activated, the “SLIP” indi- a vibration from the actuator when it isstrument panel blinks.cator light will blink and you may hear a operating. This is normal and indicates clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the that the ABS is operating properly. How-O If the “SLIP” indicator blinks, the roadbrake pedal. This is normal and is not an ever, the pulsation may indicate that roadconditions are slippery. Be sure to ad-indication of a malfunction. conditions are hazardous and extra carejust your speed and driving to these While the VDC system is operating, you is required while driving.conditions. Be sure to drive carefully.may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal See “Slip indicator light”, and “Ve- and hear a noise or feel a vibration from hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-under the hood. This is normal and indi- cator light” in the “2. Instruments andcates that the VDC system is working controls” section. properly. O Indicator light The VDC system computer has a built-in If a malfunction occurs in the system,diagnostic feature that tests the system the “SLIP” and “VDC OFF” indicator each time you start the engine and move lights illuminate in the instrument the vehicle at a low speed forward or panel. As long as these indicators arebackward. When the self-test occurs, you illuminated, the VDC system function may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pul- is canceled. sation in the brake pedal. This is normal Starting and driving 5-55 w07.3.7/S50-D/V5.0X

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