tires INFINITI M35 2006 Factory User Guide

AV-282
[WITH MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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PlaceIn a parking lot When driving in a parking lot, or other loca-
tion where there are no roads on the map,
matching may place the vehicle mark on a
nearby road. When the vehicle returns to
the road, the vehicle mark may have devi-
ated from the correct location.
When driving in circle or turning the steer-
ing wheel repeatedly, direction errors accu-
mulate, and the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct location.
If after traveling about 10 km (6
miles) the correct location has
not been restored, perform
location correction and, if nec-
essary, direction correction. Turntable
When the ignition switch is off, the naviga-
tion system cannot get the signal from the
gyroscope (angular speed sensor). There-
fore, the displayed direction may be wrong
and the correct road may not be easily
returned to after rotating the vehicle on a
turntable with the ignition off.
Slippery roads On snow, wet roads, gravel, or other roads
where tires may slip easily, accumulated
mileage errors may cause the vehicle mark
to deviate from the correct road.
Slopes When parking in sloped garages, when
traveling on banked roads, or in other
cases where the vehicle turns when tilted,
an error in the turning angle will occur, and
the vehicle mark may deviate from the
road.
Map dataRoad not displayed on the map screen
When driving on new roads or other roads
not displayed on the map screen, map
matching does not function correctly and
matches the location to a nearby road.
When the vehicle returns to a road which is
on the map, the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct road.
Different road pattern
(Changed due to repair)
If the road pattern stored in the map data
and the actual road pattern are different,
map matching does not function correctly
and matches the location to a nearby road.
The vehicle mark may deviate from the
correct road.
Ve h ic leUse of tire chains
When tire chains are used, the mileage is
not correctly detected, and the vehicle
mark may deviate from the correct road.Drive the vehicle for a while. If
the distance is still deviated,
adjust it by using the distance
adjustment function. (If the tire
chain is removed, recover the
original value.) Cause (condition) Driving condition Remarks (correction, etc.)
SEL709V
SEL710V
SEL699V
ELK0201D

BR-4
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsNFS000OQ
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
a:10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
2. Torque wrenchInstalling each brake tube and hose
Power toolRemoving front and rear caliper
assembly, tires
Pin punch
Tip diameter: 4 mm (0.16in) dia.Removing and installing reservoir
tank pin
NT360
PBIC0190E
ZZA0515D

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
BR-5
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNFS000OR
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
: Applicable Reference page
BR-23
, BR-29
BR-23
, BR-29

BR-23
, BR-29

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BR-28
, BR-34

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BR-28
, BR-34

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NVH in PR section
NHV in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoiseShake
Shimmy, Judder

BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep rotor free from brake fluid.
Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces, after refinishing or replacing
rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-28, "
BRAKE
BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadNFS000PD
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers,
shims, and shim cover from torque member.
CAUTION:
When removing the pad retainer from the torque member,
lift it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure so
that it does not deform.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to between shim cover and shim. Install shim, shim
cover, to pad.
2. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to
between pad retainer and pad. Install pad retainers and pads to
torque member.
CAUTION:
Securely assemble pad retainers so that they are not
being lifted up from torque member.
Both inner and outer pads have a pad return system on
the pad retainer. Install pad return lever securely to pad
wear sensor.
3. Install cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
In the case of replacing a pad with new one, check a brake fluid level in the reservoir tank because
brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank when pressing piston in.
NOTE:
Use a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool) to easily press piston.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-23, "
Components" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
SBR556E
SBR557E

FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-25
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Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000PE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt, and then disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting bolts, and remove brake cali-
per assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pad.
6. Remove disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor,
if it is necessary to remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-23, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not allow oil or any moisture on all contact surfaces between steering knuckle and caliper
assembly, bolts, and washer.
3. Install brake hose to brake caliper assembly, and tighten union
bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and
Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose" .
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
SFIA2437E
SDIA2608E
SFIA2431E

BR-30
REAR DISC BRAKE
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WAR NING :
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
While removing cylinder body, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shim and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep rotor free from brake fluid.
Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces after refinishing or replacing
rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-34, "
BRAKE
BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadNFS000PI
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers, shims, and shim cover from torque mem-
ber.
CAUTION:
Deform pad retainer when removing pad retainer from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to between shim cover and shim. Install inner shim,
inner shim cover to inner pad, and outer shim, outer shim cover to outer pad.
2. Install pad retainers and pads to torque member.
3. Press in piston until pads can be installed, and then install cylin-
der body to torque member.
CAUTION:
In the case of replacing a pad with new one, check a brake
fluid level in the reservoir tank because brake fluid returns
to master cylinder reservoir tank when pressing piston in.
NOTE:
Use a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool) to easily
press piston.
4. Install upper sliding pin bolt and tighten to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-29, "
Components" .
5. Check rear disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
3: Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant.
: Apply brake fluid.
PFIA0273E

REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-31
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Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000PJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt and then disconnect brake hose from caliper
assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting, bolts, and remove brake cal-
iper assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pad.
6. Remove disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor,
if it necessary to remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Alignment marks of disc rotor and wheel hub put at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Before installing caliper assembly, wipe off oil and moisture on all mounting surfaces of rear axle
and caliper assembly and threads, bolts and washers.
3. Install L-shaped pin of brake hose and then tighten union bolt to
the specified torque. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and Installation
of Rear Brake Tube and Brake Hose" .
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
5. Check rear disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
SFIA2972E
SDIA2638E
SFIA2049E

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Brake ControlNFS000Q1
Just after starting vehicle after ignition switch ON, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise may
be heard from engine compartment. This is normal condition.
When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnostic servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, check brake booster operation, brake fluid
level, and oil leaks.
If tire size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.
ABS might be out of order or malfunctions by putting a radio (wiring inclusive), an antenna and a lead-in
wire near the control unit.
If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.
VDC system may not operate normally or a VDC OFF indicator lamp or SLIP indicator lamp may light.
–When replacing the following parts with parts other than genuine parts or making modifications: Suspen-
sion-related parts (shock absorber, spring, bushing, etc.), tires, wheels (other than specified sizes), brake-
related parts (pad, rotor, caliper, etc.), engine-related parts (muffler, ECM, etc.) and body reinforcement-
related parts (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).
–When driving with worn or deteriorated suspension, tires and brake-related parts.

BRC-6
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEPFP:00000
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral PositionNFS000Q4
In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sen-
sor before running vehicle.
: Required
–: Not required
CAUTION:
To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II.
(Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-II.)
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector on vehicle.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
3. Turn ignition switch ON and touch the CONSULT-II screen in the order of “ABS”, “WORK SUPPORT” and
“ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT”.
4. Touch “START”.
CAUTION:
Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle
sensor.
5. After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”. (After approxi-
mately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
6. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform above operation.
7. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then
stop.
8. Select “DATA MONITOR”, “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, and “STR ANGLE SIG” on CONSULT-II screen. Then
make sure “STR ANGLE SIG” is within 0
2.5. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 1 to 7.
9. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM. ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit): Refer to BRC-23, "
ERASE MEMORY" . ECM: Refer to EC-100, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS"
(VQ35DE), EC-811, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VK45DE).
10. Turn ignition switch OFF.
Situation Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Removing/Installing steering angle sensor
Removing/Installing steering components
Removing/Installing suspension components
Change tires to new ones–
Tire rotation–
Adjusting wheel alignment
SFIA0793E

BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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from 4 wheel sensors. When ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) detects a spin at drive wheels
(rear wheels), it compares wheel speed signals from all 4 wheels. At this time, LH and RH rear brake fluid
pressure are controlled, while fuel being cut to engine and throttle valve being closed to reduce engine
torque by the control unit. Further more, throttle position is continuously controlled to ensure the optimum
engine torque at all times.
During TCS operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
VDC
Vehicle Dynamics Control system detects driver's steering operation amount and brake pedal travel from
steering angle sensor and pressure sensor. Using information from yaw rate/side G sensor and wheel
sensor, VDC judges driving condition (conditions of under steer and over steer) to improve vehicle driving
stability by controlling brake application to 4 wheels and engine output.
During VDC operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
ECD
Receives deceleration degree commandment value signal from ICC sensor integrated unit, and controls brake
fluid pressure with the motor (built-in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)).
Operation That Is Not "System Error" NFS000Q7
ABS
When starting engine or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or the motor operating sound
may be heard from engine room. This is a normal states of the operation check.
During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical sound may be heard. This is normal.
Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
TCS
Depending on road circumstances, driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because optimum
traction has highest priority under TCS operation.
When vehicle is passing through a road where surface friction varies, downshifting or depressing acceler-
ator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
VDC
During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical sounds may be heard. This is
normal.
If vehicle is rotated on turn table, or rolled and rocked on ship, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator
lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on. In this case, start engine on normal road again. If ABS warn-
ing lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off after restart, it is normal.
When starting TCS or VDC under rapid acceleration or hard turn, operating sound by brake pedal is gen-
erated. However, this is not malfunction. This is because TCS and VDC are functioning normally.
VDC may not operate normally or ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp
may turn on when driving special roads with extremely steep slant (banks on circuit road and so on.) How-
ever, it is not malfunction when returning to a normal state after restarting the engine. In that case, be sure
to erase the memory of self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
ERASE MEMORY" .
Yaw rate /side G sensor malfunction may occur under hard turn like spin turn, rapid acceleration turn, drift
run, etc., when VDC function is OFF (VDC OFF switch is turned on). It is not malfunction if it is possible to
return to a normal position after restarting engine. Then erase the memory of self-diagnosis. Refer to
BRC-23, "
ERASE MEMORY" .
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may simultaneously turn on when low tire pressure
warning lamp turns on. This is not a VDC system error but results from characteristic change of tires.
Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000Q8
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In the event there is a malfunction with the electrical system, the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp,
and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on when it is the ABS that is malfunctioning, and the brake warning lamp,
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on when it is the EBD that is