font size
small
big

VSC

The VSC system supports driving, turning and stopping

No matter how safely one is driving, at times, cars become unexpectedly unstable for reasons such as icy turns and sudden steering maneuvers to avoid pedestrians that suddenly appear. The VSC *1 system supports safe driving, turning and stopping in all types of situations, stabilizing the vehicle. VSC consists of the three following functions:
ABS prevents tire lockage caused by sudden braking. This system secures vehicle stability and steering wheel control.

TCS controls tire slippage upon starting and accelerating. This system secures driving power.
The third function is the side-slippage control system, which controls side slippage by adjusting engine output and braking, thus preventing slippage and spins upon turning corners.
VCS uses sensors to detect car movement and uses ABS, TCS and side-slippage control systems to prevent accidents before they occur.

VSC Anti-lock Braking System Traction Control System Side-Slippage Control System

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

ABSBy preventing wheels from locking upon sudden braking, this system secures vehicle stability and steering wheel control. The rudder sensor information improves braking function when turning corners.

TCS (Traction Control System)

When road conditions differ for the left and right wheel upon starting, engine drive power is allotted to the tire that tends to slip. In order to prevent this, the system activates braking on the slipping tire and allots driving power to the other tire. The information from the rudder sensor and yaw rate improves turning functions upon turning corners.

TCS

Side-Slippage Control System

【Under Steer Control】
When actual yaw rate is lacking for driver steering, VSC perceives this as under-steering. In this case, braking is activated for the inner rear wheel, thus creating momentum for the deficient yaw rate and preventing side slippage of the front wheel.
Under steer control
【Over-steering Control】

When there is an excess in the actual yaw rate for driver steering, VSC perceives this as over-steering. In this case, braking is activated for the outer front wheel, thus creating outward momentum. This prevents side slippage of the rear wheel.

Over-steering control

*1 stands for Vehicle Stability Control
On this website, I use a style sheet. When I look at it, please validate a style sheet by browser setting.