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VEHICLEDYNAMICCONTROL(VDC) SYSTEM pedal. This is normal and does not indicate aWhen accelerating or driving on slippery sur-most VDCfunctions will be turned off. The VDC malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc-faces,thetiresmayspinorslide.WiththeVehiclesystem will still try to transfer power from a slip- tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates theDynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detectping drive wheel to one with more traction when ABSwarning light on the instrument panel. Thethese movements and control the braking andthe VDCsystemswitchisOFF.TheSLIPindica- brakesystemthenoperatesnormally,butwithoutengine output to help improve vehicle stability.tor will flash if wheel spin is detected. The ABS anti-lock assistance. will still operate with the VDC system off. If the ABS warning light illuminates during the● When the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) self-testor while driving, have the vehiclesystem is operating, the slip indicator in theWhentheVDCsystemisoperating,youmayfeel checked by an INFINITI dealer. instrument panel blinks. apulsationinthebrakepedalandhearanoiseor ● If the slip indicator blinks, the road condi-vibration from under the hood. This is normal and tions are slippery. Be sure to adjust yourindicates that the VDC system is working prop- speed and driving to these conditions. Seeerly. “Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle dynamicThe computer has a built in diagnostic feature control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In-that tests the system each time you start the struments and controls”section.engineandmovethevehicleforwardorinreverse at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you ● Indicator light mayhear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in – If a malfunction occurs in the system, thethe brake pedal. This is normal and is not an SLIPand indicator lights come onindication of a malfunction. in the instrument panel. WARNING – If the 4WD transfer case is shifted into● The vehicle dynamic control system is 4LO the indicator light will comedesignedtohelpimprovedrivingstabil- onandtheVDCsystemwillbeturnedoff.ity but does not prevent accidents due See “Transfer case shifting procedures”to abrupt steering operation at high earlier in this section. speeds or by careless or dangerous – As long as these indicator lights are on,drivingtechniques. Reduce vehicle the traction control function is canceled.speed and be especially careful when If the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynamicdriving and cornering on slippery sur- control system off using the VDC OFF switch,faces and always drive carefully. Starting and driving 5-49 ZREVIEWCOPY—2008Infiniti QX56 (iwz) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 03/02/07—debbieX

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