Infiniti G37 Convertible (2009) [327/427] 04 06 09 tbrook

Infiniti G37 Convertible (2009) [327/427] 04 06 09 tbrook
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and
vehicle motion. Under certain driving situations,
the system will control braking and engine
output to help keep the vehicle on its steered
path.
When the VDC system is operating, the
“SLIP” indicator in the instrument panel
blinks.
If the “SLIP” indicator blinks, the road con-
ditions may be slippery. Be sure to adjust
your speed and driving to these conditions.
Be sure to drive carefully. (See “Slip indica-
tor light” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section, and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.)
Indicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
“SLIP” and “VDC OFF” indicator lights illumi-
nate in the instrument panel. As long as
these indicators are illuminated, the VDC
system function is canceled.
The VDC system uses an Active Brake Limited
Slip (ABLS) function to improve vehicle traction.
The ABLS system works when one of the driving
wheels is spinning on a slippery surface. The
ABLS system brakes the spinning wheel, which
distributes the driving power to the other drive
wheel. If the vehicle is operated with the VDC
OFF switch pushed and the VDC system turned
off, all VDC systems will be turned off. The ABLS
system and ABS will still operate with the VDC
system off. If the ABLS system is activated, the
“SLIP” indicator will blink and 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.
While the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise
or feel a vibration from under the hood. This is
normal and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
The VDC system computer has a built-in diag-
nostic feature that tests the system each time
you start the engine and move the vehicle at a
low speed forward or backward. 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 malfunc-
tion.
WARNING
The VDC system is designed to help improve
driving stability but does not prevent acci-
dents due to abrupt steering operation at
high speeds or due to careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and always
drive carefully.
If engine related parts such as muffler are
not standard equipment or are extremely de-
teriorated, the “VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”
indicator or both indicator lights may
illuminate.
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars and bushings
are not INFINITI approved or are extremely
deteriorated the VDC system may not oper-
ate properly. This could adversely affect ve-
hicle handling performance, and the “VDC
OFF” indicator or “SLIP” indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate.
If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP” indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
5-50 Starting and driving
04/06/09—tbrooks

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