Operation Characteristics

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VDC Function That Prevents Over steer Tendency

During a cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressure) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the outer side of turn. Moment directing towards the outer side of turn is generated. Over steer is prevented.

Fig 1: VDC Function Diagram (Over steer Tendency)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Changing driving lane on a slippery road, when over steer tendency is judged large, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of 4 wheels. Over steer tendency decreases.

Fig 2: Over steering Tendency (Vehicle With Or Without VDC)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

VDC Function That Prevents Under steer Tendency
During a cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressure) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the inner side of turn. Moment directing towards the inner side of turn is generated. Under steer is prevented.

Fig 3: Under steer Prevention (Vehicle With Or Without VDC)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Applying braking during a cornering on a slippery road, when under steer tendency is judged large, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of four wheels. Under steer tendency decreases.

Fig 4: Under steer Tendency (Vehicle With Or Without VDC)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.