traction control NISSAN FRONTIER 2008 D22 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH (if so equipped)
This system provides three positions so the driver can select
the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
 2WD – Dry, paved roads.
 4H –Rocky, sandyorsnow-covered roads.(Before placing
4WD shiftswitch in4H position from2WD, ensure vehicle
speed is less than 62.5 MPH [100 km/h]) .
 4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep
grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads) .
NOTE: The vehicle must be stopped and in N (Neutral) with the brake pedal depressed when
shifting into and out of 4LO.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is designed to help improve
driving stability. VDC detects wheel spin and controls braking and engine
output. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are trying to free a
vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch to deactivate the
VDC system. The
lightwillilluminate inthe instrument panel
gauge area.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch again to activate the VDC system.
The
light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
 The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pressed to turn
it off.
E-LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
The Electronic LockingRearDifferential (E-Lock)systemcan
help provide addedtraction ifthe vehicle isstuck orbecoming
stuck.
To activate the system:
 The 4WD switch must be in the 4LO position (4-wheel drive
vehicles) ,
 The vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 mph or less, and
 The E-Lock system switch must be turned on.
Once the vehicle is free, the system should be turned off.
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