Operation Characteristics

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VDC Function That Prevents Oversteer 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. Oversteer is prevented.

Fig 1: VDC Control Function Diagram (Oversteer Prevented)
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Changing driving lane on a slippery road, when oversteer tendency is judged large, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of 4 wheels. Oversteer tendency decreases.

Fig 2: VDC Control Function Diagram (Oversteer Tendency Decreases)
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VDC Function That Prevents Understeer 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. Understeer is prevented.

Fig 3: VDC Control Function Diagram (Understeer Prevented)
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Applying braking during a cornering on a slippery road, when understeer tendency is judged large, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of four wheels. Understeer tendency decreases.

Fig 4: VDC Control Function Diagram (Understeer Tendency Decreases)

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.