Nissan Titan I 1 owners manual page 285

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VEHICLEDYNAMICCONTROL(VDC) SYSTEM TheVehicleDynamicControl(VDC)systemusesThe VDC system can help the driver to maintain WARNING various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-control of the vehicle, but it can not prevent loss ● The ABLS system helps provide in-hicle motion. Under certain driving conditions,of vehicle control in all driving situations. creased traction, but will not preventthe VDC System helps to perform the following accidentsduetoabruptsteeringopera-functions: WhentheVDCsystemoperates,theindi- tionorbycarelessdrivingordangerous cator in the instrument panel flashes so note the driving practices. Reducevehiclespeed● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheelfollowing: and be especially careful when drivingslip on one slipping drive wheel so power is● Theroadmaybeslipperyorthesystemmay and cornering on slippery surfaces. Al-transferred to a non slipping drive wheel ondetermine some action is required to help waysdrive carefully. the same axle. keep the vehicle on the steered path. ● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.● Controls brake pressure and engine output If suspension parts such as shock ab-to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle● You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,speed (traction control function).and hear a noise or vibration from under the bushingsandwheelsarenotNISSANap- hood. This is normal and indicates that the proved for your vehicle or are extremely● If the 4WD transfer case is shifted into 4LOVDCsystemisworkingproperly. deteriorated, the ABLS system may nottheindicator light will come on and● Adjust your speed and driving to the road operateproperly.Thiscouldadverselyaf-the VDCsystemwillbeturnedoff.See“Us-conditions. fect vehicle handling performance, anding four wheel drive (4WD)” earlier in this the slip indicator light may illuminate.section. See “Slip indicator light” and ”Vehicle Dynamic ● If brake related parts such as brake● ControlsbrakepressureatindividualwheelsControl (VDC) OFFindicator light”in the ”Instru- pads, rotors and calipers are notandengineoutputtohelpthedrivermaintainments and controls”section. NISSANrecommendedorareextremelycontrol of the vehicle in the following condi-If a malfunction occurs in the system, the deteriorated, the ABLS system may nottions: and indicator lights come on in the instru- operate properly and the slip indicator light may illuminate. – understeer (vehicle tends to not followmentpanel. The VDCsystemautomatically turns ● IfwheelsortiresotherthantheNISSANthesteeredpathdespiteincreasedsteer-off when these indicator lights are on. recommendedonesareused,theABLS ing input) TheVDCOFFswitchisusedtoturnofftheVDC system may not operate properly and– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due tosystem. Theindicator illuminates to indi- the slip indicator light may illuminate.certain road or driving conditions)cate the VDC system is off. 5-34 Starting and driving

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