ECO mode INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

LT-48
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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System DescriptionEKS00B8S
Automatically turns on/off the parking lamps and the headlamps in accordance with ambient light.
Timing for when the lamps turn on/off can be selected using four modes.
OUTLINE
The auto light control system uses an optical sensor that detects outside brightness.
When the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position, it automatically turns on/off the parking lamps and the head-
lamps in accordance with the ambient light. Sensitivity can be adjusted in four steps. For the details of the set-
ting, refer to LT- 5 5 , "
SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS" .
Optical sensor ground is supplied

to optical sensor terminal 3

through BCM (body control module) terminal 18.
When ignition switch is turned to “ON” position and when outside brightness is darker than prescribed level,
input is supplied

to BCM terminal 58

through optical sensor terminal 4.
The headlamps will then illuminate. For a description of headlamp operation, refer to LT- 5 , "
System Descrip-
tion" .
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-3, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the AUTO position, and the ignition switch is turned from
ON or ACC to OFF, and one of the front doors is opened, the battery saver control feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, then the headlamps are turned off.
Exterior lamp battery saver control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION
When the ignition switch is ON and auto light switch is ON, the BCM turns on/off the headlamps. In delay timer
function, ignition is OFF, auto light sensor power source is OFF and the headlamps are not turned on/off by the
BCM. On condition that:

when the state of ignition switch ON or ACC is ON and output judgment by auto light function is headlamp
ON changes to ignition switch and ACC are OFF and any door switch is ON, output judgment by BCM
should be headlamp ON for 5 minutes by timer. After time out, output judgment by BCM should be head-
lamp OFF.

when the state of any door switch is turned to ON from OFF while 45 second or 5 minute timer is counting,
timer stops, and restarts counting for 5 minutes, then BCM judges output as headlamp ON. After time out,
BCM judges output as headlamp OFF.

when the state of front door switch (LH), front door switch (RH), rear door switch LH, rear door switch RH
or back door latch (door ajar switch) is ON turns to all door switches are OFF while 45 second or 5 minute
timer is counting, timer stops, and restarts counting for 45 seconds, then BCM judges output as headlamp
ON. After timer out, BCM judges output as headlamp OFF.

when the state is ignition switch ON or ACC is ON or auto light switch OFF while timer is counting, timer
stops counting and BCM turns on/off lamps according to headlamp function, front fog lamp function, auto
light function and headlamp battery save function.
Delay timer control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00B8T
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Major Components and FunctionsEKS00B8U
Components Functions
BCM

Turns on/off circuits of tail light and headlamp according to signals from light sensor, lighting switch
(AUTO), front door switch LH, front door switch RH, rear door switch, back door latch (door ajar
switch), and ignition switch (ON, OFF).
Optical sensor

Converts ambient light (lux) to voltage, and sends it to BCM. (Detects lightness of 50 to 1,300 lux)

LT-58
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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4. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "WORK SUPPORT" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch "CUSTOM A/LIGHT SETTING" or "ILL DELAY SET" on "SELECT WORK ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. Touch "MODE 1-4" of setting to be changed (CUSTOM A/LIGHT SETTING). Touch "MODE1-8" of setting
to be changed (ILL DELAY SET).
6. Touch "CHANGE SETT".
7. The setting will be changed and "CUSTOMIZING COMPLETED" will be displayed.
8. Touch "END".
Work Support Setting Item

Delay timer setting can be selected and set from eight modes.

Sensitivity of auto light can be selected and set from four modes.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch either "ALL SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch individual items to be monitored. When "ALL SIG- NALS" is selected, all the items will be monitored.
6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch "STOP".
Display Item List
LKIA0183E
Work item Description
CUSTOM A/LIGHT SETTING Auto light sensitivity can be changed in this mode. Sensitivity can be adjusted in four modes.

MODE 1 (Normal-default)/ MODE 2 (Desensitized)/MODE 3 (Sensitive)/MODE4 (Insensitive)
ILL DELAY SET Auto light delay off timer period can be changed in this mode. Selects auto light delay off timer
period among eight modes.

MODE 1 (45 sec.)/MODE 2 (OFF)/MODE 3 (30 sec.)/MODE 4 (60 sec.)/MODE 5 (90 sec.)/MODE
6 (120 sec.)/MODE 7 (150 sec.)/MODE 8 (180 sec.)
ALL SIGNALS
Monitors all the signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.
Monitor item Contents
IGN ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)" judged from the ignition switch signal.
ACC ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "ACC (ON)/OFF, Ignition OFF (OFF)" status judged from ignition switch signal.

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT DIAG
MODE" screen.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Touch "ALL SIGNALS", "MAIN SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR
ITEM" screen.
3. Touch "START".
4. Touch the required monitoring item on "SELECTION FROM MENU". In "ALL SIGNALS", all items are monitored. In "MAIN SIGNALS", predetermined items are monitored.
5. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording, touch "STOP".
All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu
NOTE:
Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the dis-
play may not be correct.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
3. Touch "START".
4. Touch "STOP" while testing to stop the operation.
BCIA0031E
ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored.
MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.
Item name CONSULT-II
screen display Display or
unit Monitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
Parking, license plate
and tail lamps request TAIL&CLR REQ ON/OFF
×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp low beam
request HL LO REQ ON/OFF
×× × Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp high beam
request HL HI REQ ON/OFF
×× × Signal status input from BCM
Front fog lamps request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Test itemCONSULT-II screen display Description
Tail lamp relay output TAIL LAMPAllows tail lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at
your option.

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4. Touch "FLASHER" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "FLASHER" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch either "ALL SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on the "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is
selected, all the items will be monitored.
6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch "STOP".
Display Item List
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "FLASHER" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch item to be tested and check operation of the selected item.
4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" or "OFF" deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
LKIA0183E
ALL SIGNALS Monitors all the signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors the individual signal.
Monitor item Contents
IGN ON SW "ON/OFF" Displays "IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)" judged from the ignition switch signal.
HAZARD SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Hazard ON (ON)/Hazard OFF (OFF)" status, determined from hazard switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL R "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn right (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn left (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
BRAKE SW "ON/OFF" Displays status of stop lamp switch.
Test item Description
FLASHER (RH) Turn signal lamp (right) can be operated by any ON-OFF operations.
FLASHER (LH) Turn signal lamp (left) can be operated by any ON-OFF operations.

LT-102
COMBINATION SWITCH
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4. Touch "COMB SW" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "COMB SW" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch either "ALL SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is
selected, all the signals will be monitored.
6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch "STOP".
Display Item List
LKIA0183E
ALL SIGNALS Monitors all the signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.
Monitor item name
"OPERATION OR UNIT" Contents
TURN SIGNAL R "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn Right (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L "ON/OFF" Displays "Turn Left (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
HI BEAM SW "ON/OFF" Displays status (high beam switch: ON/Others: OFF) of high beam switch judged from lighting
switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 1 "ON/OFF" Displays "Headlamp switch 1 (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 2 "ON/OFF" Displays status (headlamp switch 2: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from lighting
switch signal.
LIGHT SW 1ST "ON/OFF" Displays status (lighting switch 1st position: ON/Others: OFF) of lighting switch judged from lighting
switch signal.
PASSING SW "ON/OFF" Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from lighting
switch signal.
AUTO LIGHT SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Auto light switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
FR FOG SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Front fog lamp switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from lighting switch signal.
FR WIPER HI "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Wiper HI (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
FR WIPER LOW "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Wiper LOW (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
FR WIPER INT "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Wiper INT (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
FR WASHER SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Front Washer Switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
INT VOLUME [1 - 7] Displays intermittent operation knob setting (1 - 7), determined from wiper switch signal.
RR WIPER ON "ON/OFF" Displays "Rear Wiper (ON)/(OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
RR WIPER INT "ON/OFF" Displays "Rear Wiper INT (ON)/(OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.
RR WASHER SW "ON/OFF" Displays "Rear Washer (ON)/(OFF)" status, determined from wiper switch signal.

LT-150
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP
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4. Touch "INT LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "INT LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "WORK SUPPORT" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch "SET I/L D-UNLCK INTCON" on "SELECT WORK ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. Touch "CHANGE SETT".
6. The setting will be changed and "CUSTOMIZING COMPLETED" will be displayed.
7. Touch "END".
Display Item List
Reference between "MODE" and "TIME" for "TURN ON/OFF".
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "INT LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch either "ALL SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU" on "SELECT MONITOR ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. When "SELECTION FROM MENU" is selected, touch items to be monitored. When "ALL SIGNALS" is
selected, all the items will be monitored.
6. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch "STOP".
PKIA5226E
Item Description CONSULT-II
SET I/L D-UNLCK INTCON The 30 seconds operating function of the interior room lamps and the
ignition keyhole illumination can be selected when front door LH is
released (unlocked). ON/OFF
ROOM LAMP ON TIME SET The time in order to escalate illumination can be adjusted when the
interior room lamps and the ignition keyhole illumination is turned on. MODE 1 - 7
ROOM LAMP OFF TIME SET The time in order to diminish illumination can be adjusted when the
interior room lamps and the ignition keyhole illumination is turned off. MODE 1 - 7
MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Time (sec.) 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 0
All signals Monitors all the signals.
Selection from menu Selects and monitors the individual signal.

MA-14
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and
remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-15, "
FLUSHING COOLING
SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, ifremoved for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.

The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.

Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread
Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
3. Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling system.
WBIA0391E
PBIC0146E
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-14, "RADIATOR" .
RH cylinder block drain plug : Refer to EM-78, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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2. Check the oil level as shown. Add the specified oil as necessary.
NOTE:
Rear final drive shown, front final drive similar
3. Install the filler plug and tighten to specification.
Changing Final Drive OilELS001C7
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the final drive oil.
3. Apply sealant to the drain plug threads.

Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-46, "Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .
4. Install the drain plug and tighten to specification.
5. Refill the final drive with new specified oil.
6. Check the oil level.
NOTE:
Rear final drive shown, front final drive similar
7. Install the filler plug and tighten to specification.
Balancing WheelsELS001H4
REMOVAL
1. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the wheel. CAUTION:

Be careful not to scratch the wheel during removal.

After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the
wheel.
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,
select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for wheels.
1. Set wheel on wheel balancer using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.
2. When inner and outer imbalance values are shown on the wheel balancer indicator, multiply outer imbal- ance value by 1.6 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight withOil grade and viscosity : Refer to
MA-11, "
Fluids and
Lubricants" .
LLIA0068E
Filler plug : Refer to FFD-14, "COMPONENTS" (FFD), RFD-15, "COMPONENTS" (RFD).
Drain plug : Refer to FFD-14, "
COMPONENTS" (FFD), RFD-15, "COMPONENTS"
(RFD).
Oil grade and capacity : Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
LLIA0068E
Filler plug : Refer to FFD-14, "COMPONENTS" (FFD), RFD-15, "COMPONENTS" (RFD).

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IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status automatically based on each operating condition.
1. CAN communication status

CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.

Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.

When sleep request signal is received from BCM, mode is switched to sleep waiting status.
2. Sleep waiting status

Process to stop CAN communication is activated.

All systems controlled by IPDM E/R are stopped. When 1 second has elapsed after CAN communica-
tion with other control units is stopped, mode switches to sleep status.
3. Sleep status

IPDM E/R operates in low current-consumption mode.

CAN communication is stopped.

When a change in CAN communication signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communication sta-
tus.

When a change in ignition switch signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communication status.
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00BN3
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay MalfunctionEKS00BN4

When the integrated ignition relay is stuck in a "closed contact" position and cannot be turned OFF, IPDM
E/R turns ON tail and parking lamps for 10 minutes to indicate IPDM E/R malfunction.

When the state of the integrated ignition relay does not agree with the state of the ignition switch signal
received via CAN communication, the IPDM E/R activates the tail lamp relay.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the tail lamps are OFF.
A/C compressor A/C compressor OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
Controlled system
Fail-safe mode
Ignition switch signalIgnition relay status Tail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF —
ON OFF —
OFF ON ON (10 minutes)

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All Signals, Main Signals, Selection From Menu
NOTE:

Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is in ACC posi-
tion, display may not be correct.

(*1) This item is displayed, but does not function.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG-MODE ” screen.
2. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
3. Touch “START”.
4. Touch "STOP" while testing to stop the operation.
Item name CONSULT-II
screen display Display or unit Monitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
Motor fan request MOTOR FAN
REQ
1/2/3/4
X X X Signal status input from ECM
Compressor
request AC COMP REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from ECM
Parking, license,
and tail lamp
request TAIL & CLR REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp low
beam request HL LO REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp high
beam request HL HI REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Front fog request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF X XX Signal status input from BCM
Front wiper
request FR WIP REQSTOP/1LOW/
LOW/HI
X X
X Signal status input from BCM
Wiper auto stop WIP AUTO
STOPACT P/STOP P X X
X Output status of IPDM E/R
Wiper protection WIP PROT OFF/Block X XX Control status of IPDM E/R
Starter request ST RLY REQ ON/OFF XX
Status of input signal
NOTE
Ignition relay
status IGN RLY ON/OFF
X XXIgnition relay status monitored
with IPDM E/R
Rear defogger
request RR DEF REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Oil pressure
switch OIL P SW (*1) OPEN/CLOSE X
XSignal status input from IPDM
E/R
Hood switch HOOD SW OFF XSignal status input from IPDM
E/R
Theft warning
horn request THFT HRN REQ ON/OFF
XX Signal status input from BCM
Horn chirp HORN CHIRP ON/OFF XX Output status of IPDM E/R
Daytime running
lamp request DTRL REQ ON/OFF
XX Signal status input from BCM
Test nameCONSULT-II screen display Description
Rear defogger output REAR DEFOGGER With a certain ON-OFF operation, the rear defogger relay can be oper-
ated.
Front wiper (HI, LO) output FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON), the front wiper relay
(Lo, Hi) can be operated.
Cooling fan output MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan can be operated.