traction control NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual

BRC-60
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
GENERAL INFORMATION
●When starting the engine, or just after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or the
motor operating noise may be heard from the engine compartment. This is a normal status of the
operation check.
●The stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when the vehicle drives on
rough, gravel, or snowy (fresh deep snow) road.
TCS FunctionsEFS0019V
1. With the wheel sensor signals from 4 wheels, the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit detects a wheel spin. If a
wheel spins, the control unit controls brake fluid pressure to the spinning wheel, and cuts the fuel to the
engine. It also closes the throttle valve to reduce the engine torque. Furthermore, throttle position is con-
trolled to the appropriate engine torque.
2. If a wheel spins, the TCS system works and function by applying brake fluid pressure to the spinning
wheel.
3. During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
CAUTION:
●During TCS operation, the body and the brake pedal lightly vibrate and the mechanical noise may
be heard. This is a normal condition.
●Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is not abnormal,
because the optimum traction has the highest priority by TCS operation.
●When the vehicle is passing through a road where the surface friction coefficient varies, down-
shifting or depressing the accelerator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
ESP FunctionsEFS0019W
1. The Electronic Stability Program is called the ESP for short.
The ESP is indicated as the VDC (the Vehicle Dynamics Control) on the CONSULT-II screen.
2. In addition to the ABS/TCS function, ESP detects the driver's steering operation amount and brake opera-
tion amount from the steering wheel angle sensor and pressure sensor. Using the information from the
yaw rate and side G sensor and wheel sensors, ESP judges the driving condition (conditions of under-
steer and oversteer) to improve the stability by controlling the brake on 4 wheels and engine output.
3. During ESP operation, the SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of the operation.
CAUTION:
●During ESP operation, the body and the brake pedal lightly vibrate and their mechanical noise
may be heard. This is a normal condition.
●If the vehicle is rotated on a turn table, or rolled and rocked on a ship, the ABS warning lamp,
ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. In this case, start the engine on a
normal road again. If the ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp
turn OFF after the restart, it is normal.
●When driving in a steep slope such as a bank, the ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp,
and SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. In this case, start the engine on a normal road again. If the
ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn OFF after the restart, it
is normal.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-91
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BRC
ABS Warning Lamp, ESP OFF Indicator Lamp, SLIP Indicator Lamp ON/OFF Timing
×:ON –: Lamp OFF
×: Applicable
–: Not applicable
Basic InspectionEFS001A9
PRELIMINARY CHECK 1: (BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAK INSPECTION)
1. Check the fluid level in the brake reservoir tank. If the fluid level is low, refill the brake fluid.
2. Check the area around the brake piping, ESP actuator for leaks. If a leak or oozing is detected, check as
follows:
●If the connections at the ESP actuator are loose, tighten the piping to the specified torque. Then check
again for leaks, and make sure that there is no fluid leak.
●If the flare nuts at the connections and the threads of the ESP actuator are damaged, replace the dam-
aged parts. Then check again for leaks, and make sure that there is no fluid leak.
●If a leak or oozing is detected on other parts than the ESP actuator connections, wipe the applicable
part with a clean cloth. Then check again for leaks, and if there is still a leak or oozing, replace the dam-
aged part.
ESP/TCS operation
(SLIP lamp ON)When the vehicle is passing through a road where the surface friction
coefficient varies or the wheel speed changes suddenly by downshifting
or depressing of the accelerator pedal fully, TCS may be activated tem-
porarily.
Normal
Cancel the ESP/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer. Before the speedometer inspection, turn ESP OFF switch off to cancel
the ESP/TCS function.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer,
the vehicle speed will not increase. This is not malfunction, because
TCS is activated by the wheel speed difference between front and rear.
The warning lamp may also illuminate to show “sensor system failure” in
this case. This is not malfunction either, because the stationary front
wheels are detected. Restart the engine, and drive the vehicle at 30 km/
h or higher to check that the warning lamp no longer illuminates.
ABS operation (Longer stop-
ping distance)The stopping distance may be longer for the vehicles with ABS when the
vehicle is driver on snowy and rough road. When driving on the road like
that, slow down the speed.Normal
Sluggish feelDepending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel.
This is not abnormal, because the optimum traction has the highest pri-
ority (safety first) by TCS operation. Sometimes the driver has a slight
sluggish feel against the substantial accelerator pedal operation.Normal Symptom Symptom description Result
Condition ABS warning lampESP OFF
indicator lampSLIP indicator lamp Remarks
When the ignition switch is
OFF––– —
After the ignition switch is
turned ON
For Approx. 0.5 seconds×××—
Ignition switch ON
Approx. 0.5 seconds later––– —
When the ESP OFF switch
turns ON (ESP/TCS function
OFF).–×–Lamp goes off after Approx. 2
seconds when the engine re-start.
ESP/TCS/ABS
malfunction×××—
××–When the ESP/TCS/ABS control
unit is abnormal (power supply or
ground malfunction).
When the ESP/TCS ism
abnormal.–××—