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CHASSIS CONTROL

The chassis control is an electric control

module that includes the following functions:

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 malfunc-

tion.

Intelligent Trace Control

Intelligent Engine Brake

Intelligent Ride Control

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)/

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)

SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

INTELLIGENT TRACE CONTROL

This system senses driving based on the

driver’s steering and acceleration/braking pat-

terns, and controls brake pressure at individual

wheels to aid tracing at corners and help

smooth vehicle response.

The Intelligent Trace Control can be set to ON

(enabled) or OFF (disabled) through the vehicle

information display “Settings” page. See “Vehi-

cle information display” (P.2-22) for more in-

formation.

When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)/

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) OFF switch

is used to turn off the VDC/ESP system, the

Intelligent Trace Control is also turned off.

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The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle

Dynamic Control (VDC)/Electronic Stability Pro-

gram (ESP) system ON for most driving condi-

tions.

When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the

VDC/ESP system reduces the engine output to

reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be

reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to

the floor. If maximum engine power is needed

to free

a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC/ESP

system off.

To turn off the VDC/ESP system, push the VDC/

ESP OFF switch. The VDC/ESP off indicator light

will illuminate.

Push the VDC/ESP OFF switch again or restart

the engine to turn ON the system.

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When the Intelligent Trace Control is operated

and the “Chassis Control” mode is selected in

the trip computer, the Intelligent Trace Control

graphics are shown in the vehicle information

display. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-41).)

If the chassis control warning message ap-

pears in the vehicle information display, it may

indicate that the Intelligent Trace Control is not

functioning properly. Have the system checked

by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. (See

“Vehicle information display warnings and in-

dicators” (P.2-31).)

INTELLIGENT ENGINE BRAKE (Continu-

ously Variable Transmission (CVT)/Dual

Clutch Transmission (DCT) MODELS)

The Intelligent Engine Brake function adds

subtle deceleration by controlling CVT/DCT

gear ratio, depending on the cornering condi-

tion calculated from driver’s steering input and

plural sensors. This benefit to easier traceability

and less workload of adjusting speed with

braking at corners.

The Intelligent Engine Brake also adds subtle

deceleration with gear ratio control according

to driver’s brake pedal operation.

The Intelligent Engine Brake can be set to ON

(enabled) or OFF (disabled) through the vehicle

information display “Settings” page. See “Vehi-

cle information display” (P.2-22) for more in-

formation.

WARNING:

The Intelligent Trace Control may not be

effective depending on the driving condition.

Always drive carefully and attentively.

When the Intelligent Trace Control is operating,

you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and

hear a noise. This is normal and indicates that

the Intelligent Trace Control is operating prop-

erly.

Even if the Intelligent Trace Control is set to

OFF, some functions will remain on to assist the

driver (for example, avoidance scenes).

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mode is selected in the trip computer, the

Intelligent Ride Control graphics are shown in

the vehicle information display. See “Trip com-

puter” (P.2-41) for more information.

If the chassis control warning message ap-

pears in the vehicle information display, it may

indicate that the Intelligent Ride Control is not

functioning properly. Have the system checked

by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

When the Intelligent Ride Control is operating,

you may hear noise and sense slight decelera-

tion. This is normal and indicates that the

Intelligent Ride Control is operating properly.

JVS0403X

When the Intelligent Engine Brake is operated

at corners and the “Chassis Control” mode is

selected in the trip computer, the Intelligent

Engine Brake graphics are shown in the vehicle

information display. See “Trip computer” (P.2-41)

for more information.

If the chassis control warning message ap-

pears in the vehicle information display, it may

indicate that the Intelligent Engine Brake is not

functioning properly. Have the system checked

by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

INTELLIGENT RIDE CONTROL

This system senses upper body motion based

on wheel speed information and controls

engine torque and four wheel brake pressure

to enhance ride comfort in effort to restrain

uncomfortable upper body movement. This

system come into effect above 40 km/h (25

MPH). When the VDC/ESP OFF switch is used to

turn off the VDC/ESP system, the Intelligent

Ride Control is also turned off. Engine torque

control is available for MR20 and QR25 engines

only.

WARNING:

The Intelligent Engine Brake may not be

effective depending on the driving condition.

Always drive carefully and attentively.

When the Intelligent Engine Brake is operating,

the needle of the tachometer will rise up and

you may hear an engine noise. This is normal

and indicates that the Intelligent Engine Brake

is operating properly.

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When the brake control of the Intelligent Ride

Control is operated and the “Chassis Control”

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