Nissan Murano: System / Vdc Function
System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM

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Side slip or tail slip may occur while driving on a slippery road or intending urgent evasive driving. VDC function detects side slip status using each sensor when side slip or tail slip is about to occur and improves Nissan Murano vehicle stability by brake control and engine output control during driving.
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In addition to ABS function, EBD function and TCS function, target side slip amount is calculated according to steering operation amount from steering angle sensor and brake operation amount from brake pressure sensor. By comparing this information with Nissan Murano vehicle side slip amount that is calculated from information from yaw rate/side/decel G sensor and wheel sensor, Nissan Murano vehicle driving conditions (conditions of understeer or oversteer) are judged and vehicle stability is improved by brake force control on all wheels and engine output control.

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VDC function can be switched to non-operational status (OFF) by operating VDC OFF switch. In this case, VDC OFF indicator lamp turns ON.
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Control unit portion automatically improves driving stability by performing brake force control as well as engine output control, by transmitting drive signal to actuator portion according to difference between target side slip amount and Nissan Murano vehicle side slip amount
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VDC warning lamp blinks while VDC function is in operation and indicates to the driver that the function is in operation.
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CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system diagnosis.
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Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in VDC function, the control is suspended for VDC function, TCS function, brake assist function, hill start assist function and brake force distribution function. The Nissan Murano vehicle status becomes the same as models without VDC function, TCS function, brake assist function and hill start assist function. However, ABS function and EBD function are operated normally. Refer to Fail-Safe.
SIGNAL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION LIST
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table:
| Component | Signal description |
| ECM |
Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication:
Mainly receives the following signal from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication:
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| TCM |
Mainly transmits the following signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication:
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| Combination meter |
Mainly receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication:
Mainly receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication:
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| Steering angle sensor |
Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication:
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OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
VDC Function That Prevents Oversteer Tendency
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During cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressure) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the outer side of turn. Momentum directing towards the outer side of turn is generated. Oversteer is prevented.

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Changing driving lane on a slippery road when oversteer tendency is judged large, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of 4 wheels. Oversteer tendency decreases.

VDC Function That Prevents Understeer Tendency
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During cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressure) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the inner side of turn. Momentum directing towards the inner side of turn is generated. Understeer is prevented.

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Applying braking during cornering on a slippery road when understeer tendency is judged large, engine output is controlled as well as brake force (brake fluid pressure) of four wheels. Understeer tendency decreases.

System Description
The system switches fluid pressure of each brake caliper to increase, hold or decrease according to signals from control unit in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)...
System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Wheel spin status of drive wheel is detected by wheel sensor of 4 wheels. Engine output and transmission shift status are controlled so that slip rate of drive wheels is in appropriate level...
Other information:
Model Variation
FWD Model Body
Engine
Transmission
Grade
Destination
Federal
Wagon
VQ35DE
CVT
S
TLJALPW-EUA
SV
TLJALQW-EUA
SL
TLJALRW-EUA
Platinum
TLJALSW-EUA
AWD Model Body
Engine
Transmission
Grade
Destination
Federal
Canada
Wagon
VQ35DE
CVT
S
TLJNLPW-EUA
TLJNLPW-ENA
SV
TLJNLQW-EUA
TLJNLQW-ENA
SL
TLJNLRW-EUA
TLJNLRW-ENA
Platinum
TLJNLSW-EUA
TLJNLSW-ENA
Prefix and suffix designations Position Character Qualifier Definition
1
T
Body type
T: SUV
2
LJ
Engine
LJ: VQ35DE
3
4
A
Axle
A: FWD
N: AWD
5
L
Drive
L: LH
6
P
Grade
P: S
Q: SV
R: SL
S: Platinum
7
W
Transmission
W: CVT
8
Z52
Model
Z52: Murano
9
10
11
E
Intake
E: EGI
12
U
Zone
N: Canada
U: Federal
13
A
Payload
A: Regular (1,500 lbs...
System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAMADAS CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL ITEMInput Signal Item Transmit unit Signal name Description
ECM
CAN communication
Closed throttle position signal
Receives idle position state (ON/OFF)
Accelerator pedal position signal
Receives accelerator pedal position (angle)
Engine speed signal
Receives engine speed
Stop lamp switch signal
Receives an operational state of the brake pedal
Brake pedal position switch signal
Receives an operational state of the brake pedal
TCM
CAN communication
Input speed signal
Receives the number of revolutions of input shaft
Current gear position signal
Receives a current gear position
Shift position signal
Receives a selector lever position
Output shaft revolution signal
Receives the number of revolutions of output shaft
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
CAN communication
ABS malfunction signal
Receives a malfunction state of ABS
ABS operation signal
Receives an operational state of ABS
ABS warning lamp signal
Receives an ON/OFF state of ABS warning lamp
TCS malfunction signal
Receives a malfunction state of TCS
TCS operation signal
Receives an operational state of TCS
VDC OFF switch signal
Receives an ON/OFF state of VDC
VDC malfunction signal
Receives a malfunction state of VDC
VDC operation signal
Receives an operational state of VDC
Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal (ABS)
Receives wheel speeds of four wheels
Yaw rate signal
Receives yaw rate acting on the Nissan Murano vehicle
Stop lamp switch signal
Receives an operational state of the brake pedal
Steering angle sensor
CAN communication
Steering angle sensor malfunction signal
Receives a malfunction state of steering angle sensor
Steering angle sensor signal
Receives the number of revolutions, turning direction of the steering wheel
Steering angle speed signal
Receives the turning angle speed of the steering wheel
Distance sensor
ITS communication
Distance sensor signal
Receives detection results, such as the presence or absence of a leading Nissan Murano vehicle and distance from the vehicle
Lane camera unit
Chassis CAN communication
Pedestrian ahead signal
Receives detection results of pedestrian ahead of Nissan Murano vehicle
Vehicle ahead signal
Receives detection results of Nissan Murano vehicle ahead
Output Signal Item Reception unit Signal name Description
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
CAN communication
Brake fluid pressure control signal
Transmits a brake fluid pressure control signal to activates the brake
Combination meter
CAN communication
Meter display signal
Nissan Murano Vehicle ahead detection indicator signal
Transmits a signal to display a state of the system on the information display
AEB/I-FCW system display signal
AEB warning signal
Distance sensor
ITS communication
Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal
Transmits a vehicle speed calculated by the ADAS control unit
Steering angle sensor signal
Transmits a steering angle sensor signal received from the steering angle sensor
Warning buzzer
Warning buzzer signal
Activates the warning buzzer
ICC brake hold relay
ICC brake hold relay drive signal
Activates the brake hold relay and turns ON the stop lamp
DESCRIPTION
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system can assist the driver when there is a forward collision with the Nissan Murano vehicle ahead in the traveling lane...