What do these terms mean? (from the brochure)

[Spartan]

I was just reading the Nissan Z brochure and I don't get some of the terms mentioned. Can someone explain in layman's terms what these are and how they work in real life?

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction
Control System (TCS)

The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under
certain driving conditions, the VDC sys-
tem helps to perform the following func-
tions.
. Controls brake pressure to reduce
wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine
output to reduce drive wheel slip
based on vehicle speed (traction con-
trol function).
. Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle
in the following conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not
follow the steered path despite
increased steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due
to certain road or driving condi-
tions).
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it
cannot prevent loss of vehicle control in
all driving situations.

Brake Assist

BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking
force than a conventional brake booster
even with light pedal force.

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

The I-FCW system can help alert the driver
when there is a sudden braking of a
second vehicle traveling in front of the
vehicle ahead in the same lane.

The I-FCW system uses a radar sensor
located on the front of the vehicle to
measure the distance to the vehicle
ahead in the same lane.

The I-FCW system operates at speeds
above approximately 3 MPH (5 km/h).
If there is a potential risk of a forward
collision, the I-FCW system will warn the
driver by blinking the vehicle ahead
detection indicator, and sounding an
audible alert

Automatic Emergency Braking

The AEB with Pedestrian Detection sys-
tem can assist the driver when there is a
risk of a forward collision with
. a vehicle ahead in the travelling lane
. a pedestrian ahead in the travelling
lane

The AEB with Pedestrian Detection sys-
tem uses a radar sensor located on the
front of the vehicle to measure the
distance to the vehicle ahead in the same
lane.
For pedestrians, the AEB with Pedestrian
Detection system uses a camera in-
stalled behind the windshield in addition
to the radar sensor.

AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
operates at speeds between 6 – 37 MPH
(10 – 60 km/h).
If a risk of a forward collision is detected,
the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
will firstly provide the warning to the
driver by flashing the vehicle ahead
detection indicator (yellow) in the vehicle
information display and providing an
audible alert. In addition, the system
applies partial braking.
If the driver applies the brakes quickly and
forcefully after the warning, and the AEB
with Pedestrian Detection system detects
that there is still the possibility of a
forward collision, the system will auto-
matically increase the braking force.
If the driver does not take action, the AEB
with Pedestrian Detection system issues
the second visual (flashing) (red and
white) and audible warning. If the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, then the
system applies partial braking.
If the risk of a collision becomes immi-
nent, the AEB with Pedestrian Detection
system applies harder braking automati-
cally.
While the AEB with Pedestrian Detection
system is operating, you may hear the
sound of brake operation. This is normal
and indicates that the AEB with Pedest
rian Detection system is operating prop-
erly.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The RCTA system will assist you when
backing out from a parking space. When
the vehicle is in reverse, the system is
designed to detect other vehicles ap-
proaching from the right or left of the
vehicle. If the system detects cross traffic,
it will alert you.

Front and Rear Sonar System

The sonar system sounds a tone to warn
the driver of obstacles near the bumper
using the sonar sensors located in the
front and rear bumpers. When the sonar
system is turned on, the sonar view will
automatically appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display

Hill start assist

The hill start assist system automatically
keeps the brakes applied to help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards in the
time it takes the driver to release the
brake pedal and apply the accelerator
when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
The hill start assist system will operate
automatically under the following condi-
tions:
. The transmission is shifted to a for-
ward or reverse gear.
. The vehicle is stopped completely on a
hill by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.
After 2 seconds the vehicle will begin to
roll back and the hill start assist system
will stop operating completely.
The hill start assist system will not
operate when the transmission is shifted
to the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position or
on a flat and level road

 

[ec15]

I was just reading the Nissan Z brochure and I don't get some of the terms mentioned. Can someone explain in layman's terms what these are and how they work in real life?

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction
Control System (TCS)

Brake Assist

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Front and Rear Sonar System

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction
Control System (TCS)

Hill start assist

Copy and paste into Google.
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[rocksandblues]

yeah i am not typing for 20 mins. google

 

[bpeckham]

Copy and paste into Google.
Quicker than waiting for someone else to do the same thing.

Download the manual from the Nissan web site. All this stuff is explained in there.

https://www.nissanusa.com/owners/ownership/manuals-guides.html

This is the US site, but these features are the same everywhere.

 

[Spartan]

Download the manual from the Nissan web site. All this stuff is explained in there.

https://www.nissanusa.com/owners/ownership/manuals-guides.html

This is the US site, but these features are the same everywhere.

Thank you for the link, I got all the answers and copy/pasted them in the original post to help others