Nissan Pathfinder: Starting and driving - Chassis control

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Owner's Manual / Starting and driving / Chassis control

Basic information

The chassis control is an electric control module that includes the following functions:

Intelligent Trace Control
Active Ride Control (if so equipped)

Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC)

This system senses driving based on the driver's steering and acceleration/braking patterns, and controls brake pressure at individual wheels to aid tracing at corners and help smooth vehicle response.

When the VDC system is turned off, the I-TC is also turned off.

Amount of brake control is changed depending on the mode selected by the Drive Mode Selector.

When the I-TC is not functioning properly, the master warning light illuminates, and the warning message "Chassis Control System Error" will also appear in the vehicle information display.

If the chassis control warning message appears in the vehicle information display, it may indicate that the I-TC is not functioning properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING The I-TC may not be effective depending on the driving condition. Always drive carefully and attentively.

When the I-TC is operating, you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise. This is normal and indicates that the I-TC is operating properly. You may also feel deceleration when the I-TC is operating.

However, this is not a malfunction.

Active Ride Control (ARC)

This system senses upper body motion and controls four wheel brake pressure.

This will enhance ride comfort in an effort to restrain uncomfortable upper body movement when passing over undulated road surfaces. When the VDC system is turned off, the ARC is also turned off.

If the chassis control warning message appears in the vehicle information display, it may indicate that the ARC is not functioning properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING The ARC may not be effective depending on the driving condition. Always drive carefully and attentively.

When the ARC is operating, you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise. This is normal and indicates that the ARC is operating properly. You may also feel deceleration when the ARC is operating.

However, this is not a malfunction.