Operation Manual

The VDC system uses an Active Brake Lim-
ited Slip (ABLS) function to improve ve-
hicle traction. The ABLS system works
when one of the driving wheels is spin-
ning on a slippery surface. The ABLS sys-
tem brakes the spinning wheel, which
distributes the driving power to the other
drive wheel. If the vehicle is operated
with the VDC system turned off, all VDC
system and TCS functions will be turned
off. The ABLS system and ABS will still
operate with the VDC system off. If the
ABLS system or ABS is activated, the
“SLIP” indicator light will blink and you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pul-
sation in the brake pedal. This is normal
and is not an indication of a malfunction.
While the VDC system is operating, you
may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and
hear a noise or feel a vibration from under
the hood. This is normal and indicates that
the VDC system is working properly.
The VDC system computer has a built-in di-
agnostic feature that tests the system each
time you start the engine and move the ve-
hicle at a low speed forward or backward.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a
“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not
an indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
O The VDC system is designed to help im-
prove driving stability but does not pre-
vent accidents due to abrupt steering op-
eration at high speeds or due to careless
or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce
vehicle speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slippery
surfaces and always drive carefully.
O If engine related parts such as muffler
are not standard equipment or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the “VDC OFF” in-
dicator or “SLIP” indicator or both indi-
cator lights may illuminate.
O Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock ab-
sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars
and bushings are not INFINITI approved
or are extremely deteriorated the VDC
system may not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the “VDC OFF” indi-
cator or “SLIP” indicator or both indi-
cator lights may illuminate.
O If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not stan-
dard equipment or are extremely dete-
riorated, the “VDC OFF” indicator or
“SLIP” indicator or both indicator lights
may illuminate.
O
When driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners, the
VDC system may not operate properly and
the “VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP” indi-
cator or both indicator lights may illumi-
nate. Do not drive on these types of roads.
O When driving on unstable surfaces such
as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP” indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate. This
is not a malfunction. Restart the engine
after driving onto a stable surface.
O If wheels or tires other than those rec-
ommended are used, the VDC system
may not operate properly and “VDC OFF”
indicator or “SLIP” indicator or both indi-
cator lights may illuminate.
O The VDC system is not a substitute for
winter tires or tire chains on a snow cov-
ered road.
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