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volvite wrote:The VDC will cut power and apply brakes when slipping is detected.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
When accelerating or driving on slippery surfaces, 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 4WD transfer case is shifted into 4LO the indicator light will come on and the VDC system will be turned off. See “Transfer case shifting procedures” earlier in this section.
- If the SLIP indicator blinks, the road conditions 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 “Instruments
and controls” section.
If the battery is removed or discharged, the traction control system may be disabled and the SLIP and indicator lights will not turn off after 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Perform the following procedure to reset the system:
- Start the engine and set the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
- Drive the vehicle at speeds above 10 mph (15 km/h) for at least 10 minutes.
- The VDC OFF indicator light should go off indicating the traction control system is operational.
- If you interrupt the reset procedure by turning the ignition off, you will need to restart the reset procedure.
If after driving the vehicle for more than 10 minutes and the SLIP and lights remain illuminated in the instrument panel, have the vehicle
dynamic control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynamic control system off using the VDC OFF switch, most 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 properly.
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.
I'd assume Auto will give the closest AWD behavior, dialing down fwd power after launch, whereas 4x4 will keep power going to all wheels the whole 1/4 mile. In a straight line acceleration run, I don't think it would matter.forgottenzone wrote:What mode then do guys use or would be better for 1/4 mile runs.
4x4 Hi, or Auto mode?
Yes but keep it under 80kph or 50mph when changing. It probably causes less wear when at a stop though.SimulatedZero wrote:So, the transfer case is clutched for 4hi which allows me to shift from 2wd into 4wd without having to shift into neutral or stop?
I just want to double check before I start tearing up my transfer case. One of my friends had a Jeep Cherokee for a while and he swore that it was also a 4wd on the fly shifting mechanism. He kept tearing up his transfer case and could never figure out why...