VDC Function That Prevents Understeer Tendency

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During cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressure) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the inner side of turn. Momentum is generated directing the vehicle toward the inner side of the turn. Understeer is prevented.

Fig 1: VDC Function Operating Characteristics (Understeer Prevented)
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Applying brakes during cornering on a slippery road, when there may be a tendency to understeer, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of 4 wheels. Understeer tendency decreases.

Fig 2: VDC Function Operating Characteristics (Understeer Decreases)
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