Operation Characteristics

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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 Control Operation Characteristics (ON And OFF)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Changing driving lane on a slippery road, when oversteer tendency is judged large, motor torque is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of 4 wheels. Oversteer tendency decreases.

Fig 2: Vehicle With /Without VDC Operation Characteristics
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 Control Operation Characteristics (ON And OFF)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Applying braking during a cornering on a slippery road, when understeer tendency is judged large, motor torque is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of four wheels. Understeer tendency decreases.

Fig 4: Identifying Understeering Tendency Of Vehicle (With VDC And Without VDC)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.