How to Configure DayZ Expansion Vehicles

Note:

This guide focuses specifically on DayZ Expansion Vehicles settings.

Other DayZ Expansion modules use their own configuration files and are covered in separate guides.

For general Expansion configuration, follow How to Configure DayZ Expansion Settings.

1. Log In to Your Panel

2. Stop Your Server

Where to Find Expansion Settings Folder

3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

Select the Files tab and navigate to: home/container/profiles/ExpansionMod/Settings

This folder is automatically created by DayZ Expansion Vehicles during the first successful server startup.

If the folder does not exist:

  • Make sure DayZ Expansion Vehicles is installed correctly
  • Start the server once, then stop it again
cybrancee panel dayz files tab with expansionmod settings folder path outlined
dayz files tab with expansion vehicles settings folder path and setting file outlined

Expansion Vehicles Configuration Explained

DayZ Expansion Vehicles includes a dedicated configuration file that controls how vehicles behave, how damage is handled, and how locking systems work.

Below are the most important settings you’ll likely want to adjust.

day z expansion vehicle settings file with path outlined

Vehicle Damage & Safety

These options control how vehicles take damage and how dangerous crashes are.

  • DisableVehicleDamage
    0 = Vehicle damage enabled (default)
    1 = Vehicles are indestructible

    Set this to 1 if you want no vehicle damage at all.
  • VehicleCrewDamageMultiplier
    Multiplier for damage taken by players inside vehicles.
    Lower values reduce player damage during crashes.
  • VehicleSpeedDamageMultiplier
    Controls how much speed affects vehicle damage.
    Higher values = harsher crash damage.
  • CollisionDamageIfEngineOff
    Allows or prevents collision damage when the engine is off.
  • CollisionDamageMinSpeedKmh
    Minimum speed required for collision damage to occur.

Locking & Vehicle Security

These settings control keys, locks, and vehicle access.

  • VehicleRequireKeyToStart
    Requires a key to start vehicles when enabled.
  • VehicleRequireAllDoors
    Forces all doors to be attached before the vehicle can be used.
  • VehicleLockedAllowInventoryAccess
    Allows or blocks access to vehicle inventory when locked.
  • MasterKeyPairingMode
    Controls how master keys behave (advanced key system).
  • CanPickLock
    Enables or disables lockpicking on vehicles.
  • PickLockChancePercent
    Success chance when lockpicking a vehicle.
  • PickLockTimeSeconds
    Time required to pick a lock.

Helicopters, Boats & Advanced Physics

  • EnableHelicopterExplosions
    Enables explosions when helicopters crash.
  • EnableTailRotorDamage
    Allows tail rotor damage on helicopters.
  • EnableWindAerodynamics
    Enables wind effects on aircraft (recommended only for experienced admins).
  • Towing
    Enables vehicle towing mechanics.

Fuel, Engines & Performance

  • DamagedEngineStartupChancePercent
    Chance that a damaged engine will still start.
  • FuelConsumptionPercent
    Adjusts fuel usage (100 = default).
    Lower values = longer fuel lifespan.
  • RevvingOverMaxRPMRuinsEngineInstantly
    Instantly destroys the engine if max RPM is exceeded.

Vehicle Covers & Storage

  • CanCoverWithCargo
    Allows vehicles with cargo to be covered.
  • EnableVehicleCovers
    Allows vehicles to be covered with camo nets or covers.
  • VehicleAutoCoverTimeSeconds
    Automatically covers vehicles after a set time.

Per-Vehicle Lock Complexity (Advanced)

At the bottom of the file, you’ll find the VehiclesConfig section.

This allows you to define how difficult each vehicle is to lock or break into.

Example:

{
"ClassName": "ExpansionUAZ",
"LockComplexity": 2.5
}

Higher values make the vehicle harder to lockpick or access.

day z vehicle settings file from expansion vehicles mod

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always restart your server after changing Expansion Vehicles settings.
  • Edit one configuration file at a time, then test the changes in-game.
  • Keep a backup of the original config files before making major adjustments.
  • Expansion Vehicles settings are independent from vanilla DayZ vehicle settings.
  • If you experience crashes or unexpected behavior, revert changes and check the server logs.

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