Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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 driving based on the driver's steering and acceleration/braking patterns, and controls brake pressure at individual wheels to aid tracing at corners and help smooth vehicle response.
The Active Trace Control can be set to ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled) through the vehicle information display "Settings" page. For additional information, refer to "Vehicle information display" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC system, the Active Trace Control is also turned off.
If the Integrated Dynamics-control Module warning message appears in the vehicle information display, it may indicate that the Active Trace Control is not functioning properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
The Active Trace Control may not be effective depending on the driving condition.
Always drive carefully and attentively.
When the Active Trace Control is operating, you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise. This is normal and indicates that the Active Trace Control is operating properly.
Even if the Active Trace Control is set to OFF, some functions will remain on to assist the driver (for example: avoidance scenes).
Active engine brake
The Active Engine Brake function adds subtle
deceleration by controlling CVT gear ratio, depending
on the cornering condition calculated
from driver's steering input and plural sensors.
This ben ...
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RCTA system operation
1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
2. BSW/RCTA Indicator
The RCTA system can help alert the driver of an
approaching vehicle when the driver is backing
out of a parking space.
When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and the
vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h), the RC ...
Audio system
Symptom Table
AUDIO SYSTEM
RELATED TO HANDS-FREE PHONE
Before performing diagnosis, confirm that the cellular phone being
used by the customer is compatible with
the vehicle.
It is possible that a malfunction is occurring due to a version
change of the phone even tho ...
P050A, P050e cold start control
Description
ECM controls ignition timing and engine idle speed when engine is started
with pre-warming up condition.
This control promotes the activation of three way catalyst by heating the
catalyst and reduces emissions.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
If DTC P050A or P050E is dis ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
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- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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