Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

VDIM integrates the company's Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB), Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control (TRC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) active safety systems with the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) systems[2] which previously worked independently using proprietary software.

[2][7][8] 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.

[5] With the EPS system VDIM instantly varies the amount of power steering assist depending on driving conditions.

[10] Initially, the system was only offered on vehicles equipped with Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB), but this is no longer required.

The VDIM was virtually invisible in operation, making it seem as if the Highlander Hybrid was guided by the hand of God.