2006 Infiniti G35 Owner's Manual - Page 232

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM When accelerating or driving on a slippery surface, 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 VDC system is operating, the "SLIP" indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When only the Traction Control System (TCS) portion of the VDC system is operating, the "SLIP" indicator in the instrument panel blinks. If the "SLIP" indicator blinks, the road conditions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your speed and driving to these conditions. Be sure to drive carefully. See "Slip indicator light", and "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light" in the "2. Instruments and controls" section. Indicator light If a malfunction occurs in the system, the "SLIP" and "VDC OFF" indicator lights illuminate 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) system 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 driving wheel. If the vehicle is operated with the VDC system turned off, all VDC system functions and TCS functions will be turned off. The ABLS system and ABS will still operate with the VDC system off. When the ABLS system is activated, the "SLIP" indicator light 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 diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle 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 malfunction. WARNING The VDC system is designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or due to careless or dangerous driving. 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 deteriorated, 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 operate properly. This could adversely affect vehicle handling performance, and the "VDC OFF" indicator or "SLIP" indicator or both indi cator lights may illuminate. 5-28 Starting and driving