Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Integrated Dynamics-control Module (if so equipped)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system

The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC system helps to perform the following functions: Controls brake pressu ...

Active trace control

The Integrated Dynamics-control Module is an electric control module that includes the following functions: Active Trace Control Active Engine Brake Active Ride Control This system senses ...

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Operating range
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch 1 . NOTE: If all doors are already unlocked, opening the trunk does NOT require an Intelligent Key to be in range of the trunk request switch or rear of ...

Headlamp (HI) circuit
Description The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp high relay based on inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp high relay is energized, power flows through fuses 48 and 49, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flow ...

P0117, P0118 ECT sensor
Description The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to detect the engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the c ...