Operation Characteristics

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 Function Diagram For Preventing Oversteer Tendency (VDC Control On/Off)

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
• 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 Function Diagram For Preventing Oversteer Tendency (Vehicle With VDC)

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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 Function Diagram For Preventing Understeer Tendency (VDC Control On/Off)

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
• 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 Function Diagram For Preventing Understeer Tendency (Vehicle With VDC)

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.