Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is an integrated vehicle handling and software control system developed by

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. It involves an omnibus computer linkage of traction control,

electronic stability control Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction ( skiddi ...

, electronic steering, and other systems, with the intent of improving responsiveness to driver input, performance, and overall safety. The system was first introduced in the

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in July 2004, when Toyota debuted VDIM on the

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. This was followed by the VDIM's export debut on the third generation

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, which was launched in 2005. VDIM integrates the company's Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB),

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s (ABS),

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(EBD), Traction Control (TRC) and

Vehicle Stability Control Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction ( skiddi ...

(VSC) active safety systems with the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS),

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(EPS) and Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) systems which previously worked independently using proprietary software. This way all the systems function together rather than the ECU prioritizing which is the most important. VDIM was initially designed for

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cars. VDIM's capabilities expand upon Toyota's stand-alone Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system which was introduced in 1995; VSC remains the baseline electronic stability control system used by the company. VSC by definition does not intervene until ''after'' a skid is detected, while VDIM takes measures to ''prevent'' skids, slides, or wheel spins rather than just take action after tire slippage has occurred. This is done by constantly making corrections in a subtle manner that are transparent to the driver. In further contrast with VSC, VDIM can also calibrate driver steering input according to vehicle speed, with active steering and throttle adjustments to improve ride quality and directional control during performance driving, such as in slalom courses.Autobytel Avoiding Accidents - VDIM
/ref> With the EPS system VDIM instantly varies the amount of power steering assist depending on driving conditions. In vehicles equipped with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS), VDIM also manages steering gear ratios to help the driver maintain control. Initially, the system was only offered on vehicles equipped with Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB), but this is no longer required.

Applications

Lexus IS The is a compact executive car sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota since 1999. The IS was originally sold under the nameplate in Japan from 1998 (the word ''Altezza'' is Italian for 'height' or 'highness'). The IS was introduced as an e ...

: IS 350 (2005), IS 250 (2008), IS F (2007; with an additional "sport" setting) *

: GS 430 (2005), GS 350 (2006), GS 450h (2006), GS 460 (2007) *

Lexus LS The is a full-size car, full-size luxury car, luxury sedan (F-segment in Europe) serving as the Core product, flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division (business), division of Toyota. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 ...

: LS 460 (2006), LS 600h (2007), LS 500, LS 500h (2018) *

Lexus RX The is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier, export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX. Considered as the first ...

: RX 400h (2005), RX 350 (2009), RX 450h (2009) * Nexus NX: NX 300h (2014 on) * Toyota Camry Hybrid (2006) *

(2004) *

Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Toyota Highlander, also known as the , is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2000. Announced in April 2000 at the New York International Auto Show and arriving in late 2000 in Japan and January 2001 in ...

(2005) *

Toyota Sienna The Toyota Sienna is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Toyota primarily for the North American and select East Asian markets. It is named for the Italian city of Siena, in the region of Tuscany. It replaced the first generation Previa van ...

(2011) *

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(2021)

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(ICCS)

References

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