Traction control

[CapeCodChips]

For everyday driving should it be on or off?
Does it matter?

And another question,
Would it harm the transmission if you put it into neutral going down hills?
I've noticed the RPM's realy jump going down long hills, to 3000 or higher. Regular transmissions don't do that.

[Rogue One]

For everyday driving should it be on or off?
Does it matter?...

From the 2014 Owners Manual: When the VDC switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by transferring power to a non slipping drive wheel. The indicator flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions are off and the indicator will not flash.

The VDC system is automatically reset to on when the ignition switch is placed in the off position then back to the on position.

The computer has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an indication of a malfunction.

[RyleyinSTL]

For everyday driving should it be on or off?
Does it matter?

The system is designed to be left on all the time. The only time you want to turn it off is when trying to get unstuck from a snowbank or something like that (situations that require wheel spin).

And another question,
Would it harm the transmission if you put it into neutral going down hills?
I've noticed the RPM's realy jump going down long hills, to 3000 or higher. Regular transmissions don't do that.

This is the engine braking feature. The idea being, that using the engine to retard vehicle speed when descending large hills, will put less wear on the brakes. You can turn this off if you like.

[tsumeone]

This is the engine braking feature. The idea being, that using the engine to retard vehicle speed when descending large hills, will put less wear on the brakes. You can turn this off if you like.

On the 2014 Rogue it doesn't actually stop doing that even when you turn it off. It only stops the engine braking from augmenting the brakes. It still won't coast freely when going down hills (I find this somewhat irritating)

[ras_oscar]

The computer has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an indication of a malfunction.

Have heard that sound when backing out of a parking space with the wheel turned sharply. now I know what it is. Thanks.