Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Example: Oversteering Restraint Control
When vehicle rear wheels side out during cornering the actual yaw rate is higher than the target. BCM judges that oversteering (tendency for rear wheels to skid) has occurred and the following vehicle dynamics synthetic control is carried out.
BCM sends steering assist torque request to P/S control module based on oversteering level via CAN communication, and this makes it easier for excessive steering input to be decreased by providing counter-steering assist torque to steering system. Also, in i-AWD mode of 4WD model, BCM sends 4WD coupling torque request to 4WD control module via CAN communication. This reduces the rear wheel traction torque and reduces the influence of traction force at the rear wheels, and this inhibits oversteering.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.