NISSAN 2008 Nissan Altima - Manual (Page 254)

● When driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners,
the Traction Control System may not
operate properly and the indica-
tor light may come on. Do not drive on
these types of roads.
● If wheels or tires other than the recom-
mended ones are used, the Traction
Control System may not operate prop-
erly and the indicator light may
come on.
● The Traction Control System is not a
substitute for winter tires or tire chains
on a snow covered road.
When accelerating or driving on slippery sur-
faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect
these movements and control the braking and
engine output to help improve vehicle stability.
● When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is operating, the SLIP indicator in
the instrument panel blinks.
● If the SLIP indicator blinks, the road condi-
tions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section.
● Indicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
SLIP and indicator lights come on in
the instrument panel.
As long as these indicator lights are on, the
traction control function is canceled.
If the vehicle is operated with the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control system OFF using the VDC OFF
switch, VDC functions will be turned off. The
VDC system will still try to transfer power from a
slipping drive wheel to one with more traction
when the VDC system switch is OFF. The SLIP
indicator will flash if wheel spin is detected. The
ABS will still operate with the VDC system off.
When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working prop-
erly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. 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
● The Vehicle Dynamic Control system is
designed to help improve driving stabil-
ity but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
5-24 Starting and driving
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Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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