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TOW TRUCK TOWING
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck TowingINFOID:0000000006280880
CAUTION:
All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
It is necessary to use proper towi ng equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during tow-
ing operation. To wing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.
Always attach safety chains before towing.
When towing, check that the transmission, steering syst em and powertrain are in good order. If any
unit is damaged, dollies must be used.
Never tow automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious and exp ensive damage to the transmission.
4WD MODELS
NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing 4WD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)INFOID:0000000006280881
FREEING TRAPPED VEHICLE
WARNING:
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
Never allow anyone to stand near the towing line during the pulling operation.
Never spin your tires at high sp eed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury.
Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:
Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
Never use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle st uck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehi-
cle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
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CONSULT-III/GST CHECKING SYSTEMGI-49
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x: Applicable
*1: If GST application is equipped , functions in accordance with SAE J1 979 and ISO 15031-5 can be used.
Active Test
Send the
drive signal
from CON-
SULT-III to
the actuator.
The opera-
tion check
can be per-
formed.x - - - - xxxx - - xxxx - x - - xxxx -
DTC & SRT
confirmation The status of
system moni-
toring tests
and the self-
diagnosis
status/result
can be con-
firmed.
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ECU Identifica-
tion Display the
ECU identifi-
cation num-
ber (part
number etc.)
of the select-
ed system.
xxx - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Function Test This mode
can show re-
sults of self-
diagnosis of
ECU with ei-
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“NG”. For en-
gine, more
practical
tests regard-
ing sensors/
switches and/
or actuators
are available.xxx----x----------------
Configuration Function to
READ/
WRITE vehi-
cle configura-
tion.-----x----x------------x
Special
Function Other results
or histories,
etc. that are
recorded in
ECU are dis-
played.
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Diagnostic test
mode Function
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION AIR BAG
METER/M&A
AUTO BACK DOOR
BCM
AUTO DRIVE POS. ABS
IPDM E/R
ALL MODE AWD/4WD
MULTI AV
ICC/ADAS SONAR
AIR PRESSURE MONITOR AFS (ADAPTIVE LIGHT)
PRECRASH SEAT BELT HVAC
LASER
LANE CAMERA
ACCELE PEDAL ACT E–SUS
SIDE RADAR LEFT
SIDE RADAR RIGHT CAN GATEWAY
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PRECAUTIONS
Never attempt to connect HFC-134a (R-134a) service couplers to
the CFC-12 (R-12) A/C system. The HFC-134a (R-134a) couplers
do not properly connect to the CFC-12 (R-12) system. However, if an
improper connection is attempted, discharging and contamination
may occur.
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE
Verify that no refrigerant other than HFC-134a (R-134a) and speci-
fied lubricants have been used with the scale. The hose fitting must
be 1/2″-16 ACME if the scale controls refrigerant flow electronically.
CALIBRATING ACR4 WEIGHT SCALE
Calibrate the scale each three month.
To calibrate the weight scale on the ACR4:
1. Press “Shift/Reset” and “Enter” at the same time.
2. Press “8787”. “A1” is displayed.
3. Remove all weight from the scale.
4. Press “0”, then press “Enter”. “0.00” is displayed and change to “A2”.
5. Place a known weight (dumbbell or similar weight ), between 4.5 and 8.6 kg (10 and 19 lb.) on the center
of the weight scale.
6. Enter the known weight using four digi ts. (Example 10 lb. = 10.00, 10.5 lb. = 10.50)
7. Press “Enter”— the display returns to the vacuum mode.
8. Press “Shift/Reset” and “Enter” at the same time.
9. Press “6”— the known weight on the scale is displayed.
10. Remove the known weight from the scale. “0.00” is displayed.
11. Press “Shift/Reset” to return the ACR4 to the program mode.
CHARGING CYLINDER
Using a charging cylinder is not recommended. Refrigerant may be vented into air from cylinder’s top valve
when filling the cylinder with refrigerant. Also, the accu racy of the cylinder is generally less than that of an
electronic scale or of quality recycle/recharge equipment.
Shut-off valve rotati on A/C service valve
Clockwise Open
Counterclockwise Close
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SYSTEM
When air outlet is VENT or B/L, the minimum air flow is changed
depending on sunload.
STARTING AIR FLOW CONTROL
When front blower motor is activated, A/C auto amp. graduallyincreases duty ratio of front blower motor control signal to prevent
a sudden increase in discharge air flow.
It takes approximately 8 seconds for air flow to reach HI from LOW.
LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE STARTING CONTROL
If the engine coolant temperature is 56 °C (133 °F) or less, to prevent
a cold discharged air flow, A/C auto amp. suspends front blower
motor activation for the maximum 150 seconds depending on target
front air mix door opening angle. After this, front blower motor control
signal is increased gradually, and front blower motor is activated.
HIGH IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE STARTING CONTROL
When front evaporator fin temperature is high [intake sensor value is 35°C (95 °F) or more], to prevent a hot
discharged air flow, A/C auto amp. suspends front blower motor activation for approximately 3 seconds so that
front evaporator is cooled by refrigerant.
FAN SPEED CONTROL AT DOOR MOTOR OPERATION
When front mode door motor is activated while air flow is more than the specified value, A/C auto amp.
reduces temporarily fan speed wo that front mode door moves smoothly.
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONIN G SYSTEM : Air Inlet ControlINFOID:0000000006275863
The intake door is automatically controlled by the temperature set-
ting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature (front side), intake
temperature, amount of sunload and ON/OFF operation of the com-
pressor.
Intake door automatic control selects FRE, 20% FRE, or REC
depending on a target front air mix door opening angle, based on in-
vehicle temperature (front side) , ambient temperature, and sunload.
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FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONIN G SYSTEM : Air Outlet ControlINFOID:0000000006275864
While air outlet is in automatic control, A/C auto amp. selects the
front mode door position depending on a target front air mix door
angle and outlet air temperature calculated from sunload.
If ambient temperature is excessively low, D/F is selected to pre- vent windshield fogging when air outlet is set to FOOT.
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONIN G SYSTEM : Compressor Control
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DESCRIPTION
When the compressor activation condition is satisfied while blower motor is activated, A/C auto amp. trans-
mits A/C ON signal and blower fan ON signal to ECM via CAN communication.
ECM judges that the compressor can be activated depending on each sensors state (refrigerant pressure sensor signal, and others). And transmits A/C compress or request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communica-
tion.
IPDM E/R turns A/C relay ON and activates the compressor depending on request from ECM.
COMPRESSOR PROTECTION CONTROL AT PRESSURE MALFUNCTION
When high-pressure side value that is detected by refri gerant pressure sensor is as per the following state,
ECM requests IPDM E/R to turn A/C relay OFF and stops the compressor.
3.12 MPa (31.82 kg/cm
2, 452.4 psi) or more (When the engine speed is less than 1,500 rpm)
2.74 MPa (27.95 kg/cm
2, 397.3 psi) or more (When the engine speed is 1,500 rpm or more)
0.14 MPa (1.43 kg/cm
2, 20.3 psi) or less
COMPRESSOR OIL CIRCULATION CONTROL
When the engine starts while the engine coolant temperature is 56 °C (133 °F) or less, ECM activates the com-
pressor for approximately 6 seconds and circulates the compressor lubricant once.
LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION CONTROL
When intake sensor detects that front evaporator fin temperature is
2.5 °C (37 °F) or less, A/C auto amp. requests ECM to turn com-
pressor OFF, and stops the compressor.
When the front evaporator fin temperature returns to 5.0 °C (41 °F)
or more, the compressor is activated.
OPERATING RATE CONTROL
When set temperature is other than fully cold or air out let is “VENT”, “B/L” or “FOOT” A/C auto amp. controls
the compressor activation depending on ambient temperature.
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL
When set engine is running is excessively high load conditi on, ECM requests IPDM E/R to turn A/C relay OFF,
and stops the compressor. Refer to EC-47, "
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTRO L : System Description" for
details.
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When rear blower motor is activated, A/C auto amp. gradually increases duty ratio of rear blower motor control signal to prevent a
sudden increase in discharge air flow.
It takes approximately 8 seconds for air flow to reach HI from LOW.
LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE STARTING CONTROL
If the engine coolant temperature is 56 °C (133 °F) or less, to prevent
a cold discharged air flow, A/C auto amp. suspends rear blower
motor activation for the maximum 150 seconds depending on target
rear air mix door opening angle. After this, rear blower motor control
signal is increased gradually, and rear blower motor is activated.
HIGH IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE STARTING CONTROL
When front evaporator fin temperature is high [intake sensor value is 35°C (95 °F) or more], to prevent a hot
discharged air flow, A/C auto amp. suspends rear blower motor activation for approximately 3 seconds so that
rear evaporator is cooled by refrigerant.
FAN SPEED CONTROL AT DOOR MOTOR OPERATION
When rear mode door motor is activated while air flow is more than the specified value, A/C auto amp.
reduces temporarily fan speed wo t hat rear mode door moves smoothly.
REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM : Air Outlet ControlINFOID:0000000006275872
While air outlet is in automatic control, A/C auto amp. selects the
rear mode door position depending on a target rear air mix door
angle and outlet air temperature calculated from sunload.
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OPERATION
OPERATION
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING S
YSTEM : Switch Name and Function
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WITH ACCS (ADVANCED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)
A/C Display
Front air conditioning system state is indicated on the display.
When “STATUS” on multifunction switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in the ON position,
the display changes to state indication display of fr ont air conditioning system. When front air conditioning
system is operated while navigation system or audio system is displayed, front air conditioning system state
is indicated in the lower portion of display for several seconds.
When MODE switch is pressed while front air conditioni ng system is in the OFF position, state indication dis-
play is indicated for several seconds.
Display Screen
Controller (Preset Switch)
Switch Operation
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1. AUTO switch 2. Temperature control dial (Driver
side)3. MODE switch
4. OFF switch 5. A/C switch 6. Upper ventilator switch
7. Temperature control dial (passenger side) 8. DUAL switch 9. Intake switch
10. Fan switch 11. DEF switch
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AUTO switch Turns the switch indicator lamp and "AUTO" indicator on the display ON, and then front air condition-
ing system becomes the following state.
Air inlet: Automatic control
Air outlet: Automatic control
Blower fan: Automatic control
Compressor: ON
A/C switch Turns the compressor control (switch indicator) between ON
⇔ OFF each time while front blower fan
is activated.
NOTE:
When front blower fan is OFF, the compressor control cannot be activated.
When the compressor control (switch indicator) is in the OFF position, air inlet is fresh air intake (FRE).
Defroster (DEF) switch Turns DEF mode (switch indicator) between ON
⇔ OFF each time.
When DEF switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in the ON position.
When DEF mode is turned ON, front air conditioning system becomes the following state.
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Air outlet: DEF
- Blower fan: Automatic control (If fan speed other than AUTO is selected before pressing DEF switch, fan speed is manual control.)
- Compressor: ON
When DEF mode is turned OFF, front air conditioning system state returns to the previous state before DEF mode is selected. But, the following state is continued.
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Compressor: ON When DEF switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in the OFF position.
When DEF mode is turned ON, front air conditioning system becomes the following state.
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Air outlet: DEF
- Blower fan: Automatic control
- Compressor: ON
When DEF mode is turned OFF, entire front air conditioning system is set to auto mode.
NOTE:
When DEF mode turns ON while front air conditioning system is in automatic control (“AUTO” is indi-
cated), automatic control is released (“AUTO” turns OFF).
DUAL switch Turns left and right ventilation temperature separately control (switch indicator) between ON
⇔
OFF each time.
When DUAL switch indicator is ON, the driver side and passenger side temperatures can each be set independently.
When DUAL switch indicator is OFF, the driver side outlet and setting temperature is applied to both sides.
Left and right ventilation temperature separately control is cancelled by turning the DEF mode ON.
NOTE:
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position, left and right ventilation temperature sepa-
rately control can be selected only while front air conditioning system state (when MODE switch is
pressed) is indicated on the display.
Fan switch (UP/DOWN) Blower fan speed is manually controlled with these switches. Seven speeds are available for manual
control (as shown on the display screen)
NOTE:
When fan switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in OFF, front air conditioning sys-
tem is activated. (Compressor control state returns to the previous state before front air condition-
ing system OFF.)
When fan switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in automatic control (“AUTO” is
indicated), automatic control is released (“AUTO” turns OFF).
MODE switch Selects air outlet sequentially from VENT
⇒ B/L ⇒ FOOT ⇒ D/F ⇒ VENT each time.
NOTE:
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position, air outlet can be selected.
When MODE switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in automatic control (“AUTO” is indicated), automatic control is released (“AUTO” turns OFF).
OFF switch Turns front air conditioning system OFF.
When front air conditioning system turns OFF, air inlet and air outlet become the automatic control.
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OPERATION
WITHOUT ACCS (ADVANCED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)
A/C Display
Front air conditioning system state is indicated on the display.
When “STATUS” on multifunction switch is pressed while
front air conditioning system is in the ON position,
the display changes to state indication display of fr ont air conditioning system. When front air conditioning
system is operated while navigation system or audio system is displayed, front air conditioning system state
is indicated in the lower portion of display for several seconds.
When MODE switch is pressed while front air conditioni ng system is in the OFF position, state indication dis-
play is indicated for several seconds.
Display Screen
Controller (Preset Switch)
Intake switch Air inlet changes between recirculation (REC)
⇔ fresh air intake (FRE) each time this switch is
pressed.
Intake switch indicator ON: Recirculation
Intake switch indicator OFF: Fresh air intake
NOTE:
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position, air inlet can be selected.
When MODE switch and DEF switch is in the D/F or DEF position, air inlet cannot be selected to recirculation (REC).
Temperature control dial
(driver side) Selects set temperature within a range between 18.0
°C (60 °F) – 32.0 °C (90 °F) at a rate of 0.5 °C
(1.0 °F) each time the dial is rotated.
- Clockwise rotation: Set temperature increases.
- Counterclockwise rotation: Set temperature decreases.
NOTE:
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position, set temperature can be selected only while
front air conditioning system state (when MODE switch is pressed) is indicated on the display.
Temperature control dial
(passenger side) Selects set temperature within a range between 18.0
°C (60 °F) – 32.0 °C (90 °F) at a rate of 0.5 °C
(1.0 °F) each time the dial is rotated.
- Clockwise rotation: Set temperature increases.
- Counterclockwise rotation: Set temperature decreases.
When the temperature control dial is turned, DUAL switch indicator turns ON.
NOTE:
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position, set temperature can be selected only while
front air conditioning system state (when MODE switch is pressed) is indicated on the display.
Upper ventilator switch Turns the upper ventilator control (switch indicator) between ON
⇔ OFF each time while front blower
fan is activated.
NOTE:
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position and air outlet is DEF position, upper ven- tilator control cannot be activated.
When front air conditioning system is in the OFF position, upper ventilator control can be selected
only while front air conditioning system state (when MODE switch is pressed) is indicated on the
display.
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Switch Operation
1. AUTO switch 2. Temperature control dial (Driver
side)3. MODE switch
4. OFF switch 5. A/C switch 6. Upper ventilator switch
7. Temperature control dial (passenger side) 8. DUAL switch 9. REC switch
10. FRE switch 11. Fan switch 12. DEF switch
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AUTO switch Turns the switch indicator lamp and "AUTO" indicator on the display ON, and then front air condition-
ing system becomes the following state.
Air inlet: Automatic control
Air outlet: Automatic control
Blower fan: Automatic control
Compressor: ON
A/C switch Turns the compressor control (switch indicator) between ON
⇔ OFF each time while front blower fan
is activated.
NOTE:
When front blower fan is OFF, the compressor control cannot be activated.
When the compressor control (switch indicator) is in the OFF position, air inlet is fresh air intake (FRE).
Defroster (DEF) switch Turns DEF mode (switch indicator) between ON
⇔ OFF each time.
When DEF switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in the ON position.
When DEF mode is turned ON, front air conditioning system becomes the following state.
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Air outlet: DEF
- Blower fan: Automatic control (If fan speed other than AUTO is selected before pressing DEF switch, fan speed is manual control.)
- Compressor: ON
When DEF mode is turned OFF, front air conditioning system state returns to the previous state
before DEF mode is selected. But, the following state is continued.
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Compressor: ON
When DEF switch is pressed while front air conditioning system is in the OFF position.
When DEF mode is turned ON, front air conditioning system becomes the following state.
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Air outlet: DEF
- Blower fan: Automatic control
- Compressor: ON
When DEF mode is turned OFF, entire front air conditioning system is set to auto mode.
NOTE:
When DEF mode turns ON while front air conditioning system is in automatic control (“AUTO” is indi-
cated), automatic control is released (“AUTO” turns OFF).
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