Brake force distribution -36 – NISSAN 2015 Altima Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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When driving on an unstable surface

such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the

indicator may flash or

the

indicator light may illuminate.

This is not a malfunction. Restart the
engine after driving onto a stable
surface.

If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN

recommended ones are used, the VDC
system may not operate properly and
the

indicator

may

flash

or

the

indicator light may illuminate.

The VDC system is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.

BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION

During braking while driving through turns, the
system optimizes the distribution of force to each
of the four wheels depending on the radius of the
turn.

WARNING

The VDC system is designed to help the

driver maintain stability but does not pre-
vent accidents due to abrupt steering op-
eration at high speeds or by careless or
dangerous driving techniques. Reduce
vehicle speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slippery
surfaces and always drive carefully.

The active trace control and brake force

distribution systems may not be effec-
tive depending on the driving condition.
Always drive carefully and attentively.

Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If

suspension parts such as shock absorb-
ers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bush-
ings and wheels are not NISSAN recom-
mended for your vehicle or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC system may not
operate properly. This could adversely af-
fect vehicle handling performance, and
the VDC warning light may illuminate.

If brake related parts such as brake

pads,

rotors

and

calipers

are

not

NISSAN recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the VDC warning
light may illuminate.

If engine control related parts are not

NISSAN recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC warning light may
illuminate.

When driving on extremely inclined sur-

faces such as higher banked corners,
the VDC system may not operate prop-
erly and the VDC warning light may illu-
minate. Do not drive on these types of
roads.

When driving on an unstable surface

such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the VDC warning light may illumi-
nate. This is not a malfunction. Restart
the engine after driving onto a stable
surface.

If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN

recommended ones are used, the VDC
system may not operate properly and
the VDC warning light may illuminate.

The VDC system is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.

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