2011 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 330
2011 Nissan Murano Manual
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determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path. . 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. Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions. 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. indicator lights 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 both and indicator lights may illuminate. If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, both the and indicator lights may illuminate. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners, the VDC system may not operate properly and the indicator may flash or both and indicator lights may illuminate. Do not drive on these types of roads. When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the indicator may flash or both and indicator lights may illuminate. This is not a malfunction. Restart the engine after driving onto a stable . WARNING . The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation 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. Do not modify the vehicle's suspension. If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN recommended for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated the VDC system may not operate properly. This could adversely affect vehicle handling performance, and the indicator may flash or both and . See "Slip indicator light" in the "2. Instruments and controls" section and "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light" in the "2. Instruments and controls" section. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the and indicator lights come on in the instrument panel. The VDC system automatically turns off when these indicator lights are on. The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC illuminates system. The VDC off indicator to indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by transferring power to a indicator non slipping drive wheel. The flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions indicator will not flash. The are off and the VDC system is automatically reset to on when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position then back to the ON position. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature . . . 5-28 Starting and driving