atf INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory User Guide

STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONTM-43
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 When A/T fluid temperature rises [to approximately 100 °C
(212 °F)], bypass valve closes and allows ATF to flow into cooler
core. ATF flowing into cooler core is cooled by air stream caused
by vehicle travel and returned to transmission.
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TM-50
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SYSTEM
SHIFT CHANGE CONTROL : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000006226773
SHIFT CHANGE CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226774
Input/Output Signal Chart
Item Signal TCM function Actuator
Input speed sensor 1, 2 Input speed
Shift change control High and low reverse
clutch solenoid valve
 Direct clutch solenoid
valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch so- lenoid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid valve
Output speed sensor Vehicle speed
A/T fluid temperature sensor ATF temperature
ECM
Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal position signal*
Closed throttle position signal*
Engine and A/T integrated control signal
(Engine torque)*
BCM Stop lamp switch signal*
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SYSTEMTM-53
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Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via communication line.
The TCM activates low brake solenoid valve and controls t he low brake oil pressure to the low pressure level
if the driver does not intend to start the vehicle while the vehicle is being stopped in the “D” position. Therefore,
the low brake is in the release (slip) status and the pow er transmission route of A/T is the same status as the
“N” position. This can decrease the engine load and im proves the fuel economy because the drive force of
engine is not transmitted to the output shaft of A/T.
Idle Neutral Contro l Start Condition
Idle neutral control starts when all of the following c onditions are satisfied. However, the control ends when
any one of the following conditions becomes insufficient during idle neutral control.
NOTE:
The idle neutral control is terminated or prohibited when the TCM and ECM detect that the vehicle is in any of
the conditions as per the following.
 Engine cooling water temperature and A/T fluid temperature are below or above a prescribed temperature.
 A/T malfunction occurs.
 DTC is detected.
 Fail-safe mode activates.
 Idle neutral control is performed continuously for a certain period of time.
Idle Neutral Contro l Resume Condition
Idle neutral control can be resumed when its start condition is fulfilled after any of the following operations is
performed (unless a malfunction occurs in the vehicle).
 After driving at more than a prescribed speed.
 When idle neutral control start conditions are fulfilled for a certain period of time.
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL
Item Signal
TCM function Actuator
Each sensor, switch and
control unit ⇒ TCM TCM
⇒ ECM ECM ⇒ TCM
Input speed sensor 1, 2 Input speed
N idle instruction
signal (Standby sig- nal)* N idle instruction
signal (Start signal)* Idle neutral con-
trol Low brake sole-
noid valve
Output speed sensor Output shaft revolution
A/T fluid temperature
sensor
ATF temperature
Transmission range
switch Selector lever position
ECM Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal posi-
tion signal*
Throttle position signal*
BCM Stop lamp switch signal*
Turn indicator signal*
ABS actuator electric
unit (control unit) Pressure sensor signal*
Decel G sensor signal*
Combination meter Vehicle speed signal*
Driving location : Level road and gentle slope
Selector lever position : “D” position
Vehicle speed : 0 km/h (0 MPH)
Accelerator pedal opening : 0.0 / 8
Brake pedal : Depress
Engine speed : Idle speed
Snow mode switch : OFF
Turn signal lamp and ha zard warning lamp : OFF
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Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via CAN communication line.
 When driving on an up/down slope ASC judges up/down slope according to engine torque data transmitted from the ECM and vehicle speed.
Fixing at 4GR, 5GR or 6GR on an up-slope prevents sh ift hunting and controls the vehicle to gain optimum
driving force. On a down-slope, automatic shift-down to 4GR, 5GR or 6GR controls to gain optimum engine
brake.
 When driving on a curve TCM receives the side G sensor signal from the ABS ac tuator and electric unit (control unit). It locks to 4GR,
5GR or 6GR position in moderate cornering or to 3G R position in sharp cornering based on this signal. This
prevents any upshift and kickdown during corner ing, maintaining smooth vehicle travel.
To w M o d e
 High driving torque is required for towing a heavy load. The tow mode enables torque-oriented driving by
changing the shift schedule to that of delaying A/T gear shift timing (compared to normal driving).
 TCM receives tow mode switch signal from combination meter via CAN communication. The tow mode turns ON when TCM receives the signal. TCM transmits a tow mode indicator lamp signal to the combination
meter via CAN communication to turn ON the tow mode indicator lamp mounted in the combination meter.
MANUAL MODE
Item Signal TCM function Actuator
Input speed sensor 1, 2 Input speed
ASC (Adaptive shift control)  High and low reverse
clutch solenoid valve
 Direct clutch solenoid valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch so- lenoid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid
valve
Output speed sensor Vehicle speed
A/T fluid temperature sensor ATF temperature
ECM
Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal position signal*
Closed throttle position signal*
Engine and A/T integrated control signal
(engine torque)*
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Side G sensor signal*
BCM Stop lamp switch signal*
Combination meter Tow mode switch signal*
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SYSTEM
Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via CAN communication line.
 The TCM receives the manual mode signal, non-manual mode signal, manual mode shift up signal and
manual mode shift down signal from combination meter via CAN communication line. The TCM shifts shift
pattern control to the manual mode based on these signal s, and then shifts the A/T by operating each sole-
noid valve according to the shift operation of the driver.
 The TCM prohibits the manual mode while being in fail-safe mode due to an A/T malfunction, etc. Refer to TM-74, "
Fail-Safe".
Manual Mode Information
 The TCM transmits the manual mode shift refusal signal to the combination meter if the TCM refuses the
transmission from the driving status of vehicle when the selector lever shifts to “UP (+ side)” or “DOWN (−
side)” side. The combination meter blinks shift indicator on the combination meter and sounds the buzzer to
indicate the driver that the shifting is not performed when receiving this signal. However, the TCM does not
transmit the manual mode shift refusal signal in the conditions as per the following.
- When the selector lever shifts to “DOWN ( − side)” side in 1GR.
- When the selector lever shifts to “UP (+ side)” side in 7GR.
LOCK-UP CONTROL
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006226777
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226778
 The torque converter clutch piston in the torque conv erter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
 Lock-up operation, however, is prohibited when A/T fluid temperature is too low.
 The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve, which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or
releases the torque converter clutch piston.
Item Signal TCM function Actuator
Output speed sensor Vehicle speed
Manual mode High and low reverse clutch
solenoid valve
 Direct clutch solenoid valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch sole- noid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid valve
A/T fluid temperature sensor ATF temperature
ECM
Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal position sig-
nal*
Combination meter Manual mode signal*
Non-manual mode signal*
Manual mode shift up signal*
Manual mode shift down signal*
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)
INPUT SPEED (rpm) X X Displays the input speed calculated from front
sun gear revolution and front carrier revolution.
F SUN GR REV (rpm) — — Displays the front sun gear revolution calculat-
ed from the pulse signal of input speed sensor
1.
F CARR GR REV (rpm) — — Displays the front carrier gear revolution calcu-
lated from the pulse signal of input speed sen-
sor 2.
ENGINE SPEED (rpm) X X Displays the engine speed received via CAN
communication.
TC SLIP SPEED (rpm) — X Displays the revolution difference between in-
put speed and engine speed.
ACCELE POSI (0.0/8) X — Displays the accelerator position estimated val-
ue received via CAN communication.
THROTTLE POSI (0.0/8) X X Displays the throttle position received via CAN
communication.
ATF TEMP 1 ( °C or °F) X X Displays the ATF temperature of oil pan calcu-
lated from the signal voltage of A/T fluid tem-
perature sensor.
ATF TEMP 2 ( °C or °F) X X Displays the ATF temperature estimated value
of torque converter outlet calculated from the
signal voltage of A/T fluid temperature sensor.
ATF TEMP SE 1 (V) — — Displays the signal voltage of A/T fluid temper-
ature sensor.
BATTERY VOLT (V) X — Displays the power supply voltage of TCM.
LINE PRES SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
line pressure solenoid.
TCC SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
torque converter clutch solenoid.
L/B SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
low brake solenoid.
FR/B SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
front brake solenoid.
HLR/C SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
high and low reverse clutch solenoid.
I/C SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
input clutch solenoid.
D/C SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
direct clutch solenoid.
2346/B SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
2346 brake solenoid.
L/P SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
line pressure solenoid, and displays the moni-
tor value.
TCC SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
torque converter clutch solenoid, and displays
the monitor value.
L/B SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
low brake solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor Item Selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN SIG-
NALS SELEC-
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FROM ITEM
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ASCD-OD CUT (ON/OFF) X — Displays the reception status of ASCD OD can-
cel request signal received via CAN communi-
cation.
ASCD-CRUISE (ON/OFF) X — Displays the reception status of ASCD opera-
tion signal received via CAN communication.
ABS SIGNAL (ON/OFF) X — Displays the re
ception status of ABS operation
signal received via CAN communication.
TCS GR/P KEEP (ON/OFF) X — Displays the reception status of TCS gear keep
request signal received via CAN communica-
tion.
TCS SIGNAL 2 (ON/OFF) X — Displays whether the reception value of A/T
shift schedule change demand signal received
via CAN communication is “cold”.
TCS SIGNAL 1 (ON/OFF) X — Displays whether the reception value of A/T
shift schedule change demand signal received
via CAN communication is “warm”.
LOW/B PARTS (FAIL/NOTFAIL) — — Displays whether the identified malfunction
point judged by TCM is the related parts of low
brake.
HC/IC/FRB PARTS (FAIL/NOTFAIL) — — Displays whether the identified malfunction
point judged by TCM is the related parts of high
and low reversed clutch, input clutch or front
brake.
IC/FRB PARTS (FAIL/NOTFAIL) — — Displays whether the identified malfunction
point judged by TCM is the related parts of input
clutch or front brake.
HLR/C PARTS (FAIL/NOTFAIL) — — Displays whether the identified malfunction
point judged by TCM is the related parts of high
and low reversed clutch.
W/O THL POS (ON/OFF) X — Displays the kickdown condition signal status
received via CAN communication.
CLSD THL POS (ON/OFF) X — Displays the idling status signal status received
via CAN communication.
DRV CST JUDGE (DRIVE/COAST) — — Displays the judgment results of “driving” or
“coasting” judged by TCM.
SHIFT IND SIGNAL — — Displays the transmission value of shift position
signal transmitted via CAN communication.
STARTER RELAY (ON/OFF) — — Displays the command status from TCM to
starter relay.
F-SAFE IND/L (ON/OFF) — — Displays the transmission status of A/T CHECK
indicator lamp signal transmitted via CAN com-
munication.
ATF WARN LAMP (ON/OFF) — — Displays the transmission status of ATF tem-
perature signal transmitted via CAN communi-
cation.
MANU MODE IND (ON/OFF) — — Displays the transmission status of manual
mode signal transmitted via CAN communica-
tion.
ON OFF SOL MON (ON/OFF) — — Monitors the command value from TCM to the
anti-interlock solenoid, and displays the moni-
tor status.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor Item Selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
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TCM
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
TCM
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000006226782
VALUES ON DIAGNOSIS TOOL
NOTE:
1. The CONSULT-III electrically displays shift timi
ng and lock-up timing (that is, operation timing of each
solenoid).
Check for time difference between actual shift timi ng and the CONSULT-III display. If the difference is
noticeable, mechanical parts (except solenoids, sens ors, etc.) may be malfunctioning. Check mechanical
parts in accordance with the specified diagnostic procedures.
2. Shift schedule (that implies gear position) on CONSULT-III may slightly differ from that is described in Ser-
vice Manual. This occurs because of the reasons as per the following:
- Actual shift schedule has more or less tolerance or allowance
- Shift schedule in Service Manual refers to the point where shifting starts
- Gear position on CONSULT-III indicates the point where shifting completes
3. Display of solenoid valves on CONSULT-III changes at t he start of shifting, while gear position is displayed
upon completion of shifting (which is computed by TCM).
CONSULT-III MONITOR ITEM
Item name Condition Value / Status (Approx.)
VHCL/S SE-A/T During driving Approximately equals the speed-
ometer reading.
ESTM VSP SIG During driving Approximately equals the speed-
ometer reading.
OUTPUT REV During driving (lock-up ON) Tachometer / Gear ratio
INPUT SPEED During driving (lock-up ON) Approximately equals the engine
speed.
F SUN GR REV During driving Revolution of front sun gear is indi-
cated.
F CARR GR REV During driving Revolution of front carrier is indi-
cated.
ENGINE SPEED Eng ine running Closely equals the tachometer
reading.
TC SLIP SPEED During driving Engine speed − Input speed
ACCELE POSI Accelerator pedal is released 0.0/8
Accelerator pedal is fully depressed 8.0/8
THROTTLE POSI Accelerator pedal is released 0.0/8
Accelerator pedal is fully depressed 8.0/8
ATF TEMP 1 Ignition switch ON Temperature of ATF in the oil pan is
indicated.
ATF TEMP 2 Ignition switch ON Temperature of ATF at the exit of
torque converter.
AT F T E M P S E 1 0 °C (32 ° F) – 20 °C (68 °F) – 80 °C (176 °F) 3.3 – 2.7 – 0.9 V
BATTERY VOLT Ignition switch ON Battery voltage (11 V – 14 V)
LINE PRES SOL During driving 0.2 – 0.6 A
TCC SOLENOID Slip lock-up is active 0.2 – 0.8 A
Lock-up is active 0.8 A
Other than the above 0 A
L/B SOLENOID Low brake is engaged 0.6 – 0.8 A
Low brake is disengaged 0 – 0.05 A
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TCM
SHIFT IND SIGNALWhen the selector lever is positioned in between each po-
sition.
OFF
Selector lever in “P” position P
Selector lever in “R” position R
Selector lever in “N” position N
Selector lever in “D” position D
Selector lever in “D” position: 7GR
Selector lever in “D” position: 6GR 6
Selector lever in “D” position: 5GR 5
Selector lever in “D” position: 4GR 4
Selector lever in “D” position: 3GR 3
Selector lever in “D” position: 2GR 2
Selector lever in “D” position: 1GR 1
Selector lever in “M” position: 1GR M1
Selector lever in “M” position: 2GR M2
Selector lever in “M” position: 3GR M3
Selector lever in “M” position: 4GR M4
Selector lever in “M” position: 5GR M5
Selector lever in “M” position: 6GR M6
Selector lever in “M” position: 7GR M7
Driving with DS mode DS
STARTER RELAY Selector lever in “P
” and “N” positions ON
Other than the above OFF
F-SAFE IND/L For 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON ON
Other than the above OFF
ATF WARN LAMP* When TCM transmits the ATF indicator lamp signal ON
Other than the above OFF
MANU MODE IND Driving with manual mode ON
Other than the above OFF
ON OFF SOL MON Selector lever in “P
” and “N” positions
ON
Driving with 1GR to 3GR
Other than the above OFF
START RLY MON Selector lever in “P
” and “N” positions ON
Other than the above OFF
ON OFF SOL Selector lever in “P
” and “N” positions
ON
Driving with 1GR to 3GR
Other than the above OFF
Item name Condition Value / Status (Approx.)
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A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID
ChangingINFOID:0000000006226791
CAUTION:
 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
 Using ATF other than Genuine NI
SSAN Matic S ATF will cause deteri oration in driveability and A/T
durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
 When filling ATF, be careful not to scatte r heat generating parts such as exhaust.
1. Step 1
a. Install the O-ring (315268E000) (A) to the charging pipe (310811EA5A) (B).
2. Step 2
a. Use CONSULT-III to check that the ATF temperature is 40 °C (104 °F) or less.
b. Lift up the vehicle.
c. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan, and then drain the ATF.
d. When the ATF starts to drip, temporarily tighten the drain plug to the oil pan. NOTE:
Never replace drain plug and drain plug gasket with new ones yet.
e. Remove overflow plug from oil pan.
f. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
g. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the
charging pipe.
h. Fill approximately 3 liters (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the ATF.
i. Remove the bucket pump hose to remove the charging pipe, and then temporarily tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Quickly perform the procedur e to avoid ATF leakage from
the oil pan.
j. Lift down the vehicle.
k. Start the engine and wait for approximately 3 minutes.
l. Stop the engine.
3. Step 3
a. Repeat “Step 2”.
4. Final Step
a. Use CONSULT-III to check that the ATF temperature is 40 °C (104 °F) or less.
b. Lift up the vehicle.
c. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan, and then drain the ATF.
Recommended fluid and fluid capacity : Refer to TM-296, "General Specification".
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