brake fluid INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Manual PDF

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS000Q5
FunctionsNFS000Q6
ABS

Anti-Lock Brake System is a function that detects wheel revolution while braking, electronically controls
braking force, and prevents wheel locking during sudden braking. It improves handling stability and
maneuverability for avoiding obstacles.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
EBD

Electronic Brake force Distribution is a following function. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
detects subtle slippages between the front and rear wheels during braking. Then it electronically controls
the rear braking force (brake fluid pressure) to reducing and reduces rear wheel slippage. Accordingly it
improves vehicle stability.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
1. Electric line 2. Brake hydraulic line 3. ECM
4. TCM 5. Steering angle sensor 6. Warning lamp, indicator lamp
(combination meter)
7. AWD control unit
(AWD models)8. ICC sensor integrated unit
(with ICC)9. RAS control unit
(with RAS)
10. Injector operation signal 11. CAN communication 12. Front RH wheel sensor
13. Front LH wheel sensor 14. Master cylinder 15. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)
16. VDC OFF switch 17. Yaw rate/side G sensor 18. Rear RH wheel sensor
19. Rear LH wheel sensor
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BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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TCS

Traction Control System is a function that electronically controls engine torque, brake fluid pressure and
A/T gear position to ensure the optimum slippage ratio at drive wheels by computing wheel speed signals
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-24, "
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-24, "
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.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardNFS000RH
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) calculation data, so a normal value
might be displayed even in the event the output circuit (harness) is open or short-circuited.
Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in nor-
mal operation
FR LH SENSOR
FR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSORWheel speedVehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
Vehicle running (Note 1)Nearly matches the
speedometer display
(± 10 % or less)
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operationWhen brake pedal is depressed ON
When brake pedal is not depressed OFF
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage supplied to the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit)Ignition switch ON 10 – 16 V
GEAR Gear position determined by TCM1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear1
2
3
4
5
SLCT LVR POSI A/T select lever positionP position
R position
N position
D positionP
R
N
D
OFF SW VDC OFF switchVDC OFF switch :ON
(When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON)ON
VDC OFF switch :OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF)OFF
YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by yaw rate/side G
sensorWhen vehicle stop Approx. 0 d/s
When vehicle turning (–75 to 75 d/s)
4WD MODE MON
(Note 2)AWD activated Engine running AUTO
ACCEL POS SIG Throttle actuator opening/closing is dis-
played (linked with accelerator pedal)Accelerator pedal not depressed
(Engine stopped)0 %
Depress accelerator pedal
(Engine stopped)0 - 100 %
SIDE G-SENSOR Transverse G detected by side G sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
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Vehicle turning rightNegative value
(m/s2 )
Vehicle turning leftPositive value
(m/s
2 )
STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead Approx. 0°
Steering wheel turned –720 to 720°
PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure detected by pres-
sure sensorWith ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal releasedApprox. 0 bar
With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal depressed–40 to 300 bar
ENGINE RPM Engine speedWith engine stopped 0 rpm
Engine runningAlmost in accordance
with tachometer display

BRC-22
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FLUID LEV SW Brake fluid level switchBrake fluid level switch ON ON
Brake fluid level switch OFF OFF
PARK BRAKE SW Parking brake switchParking brake switch is active ON
Parking brake switch is inactive OFF
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOLOperation status of all solenoid valve Actuator (solenoid valve) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-II) or
actuator relay is inactive (in fail-safe
mode)ON
When the actuator (solenoid valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON)OFF
MOTOR RELAY Motor and motor relay operationWhen the motor relay and motor are
operatingON
When the motor relay and motor are not
operatingOFF
ACTUATOR RLY
(Note 3)Actuator relay operationWhen the actuator relay is operating ON
When the actuator relay is not operating OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp
(Note 4)When ABS warning lamp is ON ON
When ABS warning lamp is OFF OFF
OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator lamp
(Note 4)When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON ON
When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF OFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
(Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is OFF OFF
4WD FAIL REQ
(Note 2)AWD control unit fail-safe signal When AWD control unit is fail-safe mode ON
When AWD control unit is normal OFF
SNOW MODE SW Snow mode switchWhen snow mode switch is ON ON
When snow mode switch is OFF OFF
BST OPER SIG Not applied but displayed — OFF
M-MODE SIG Manual mode operationWhen the manual mode is active ON
When the manual mode is inactive OFF
EBD SIGNAL EBD operationEBD is active ON
EBD is inactive OFF
ABS SIGNAL ABS operationABS is active ON
ABS is inactive OFF
TCS SIGNAL TCS operationTCS is active ON
TCS is inactive OFF
VDC SIGNAL VDC operationVDC is active ON
VDC is inactive OFF
EBD FAIL SIG EBD fail-safe signalIn EBD fail-safe ON
EBD is normal OFF
ABS FAIL SIG ABS fail-safe signalIn ABS fail-safe ON
ABS is normal OFF
TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signalIn TCS fail-safe ON
TCS is normal OFF Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in nor-
mal operation

BRC-24
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Self-DiagnosisNFS000QG
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "
CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
5. After stopping vehicle, with the engine running, touch “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” in order on the
CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
If “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on the
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 1.
6. The self-diagnostic results are displayed. (Touch “PRINT” to print out self-diagnostic results, if necessary.)

Check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp if “NO FAILURE” is dis-
played. Refer to BRC-50, "
Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp Circuit" .
7. Perform the appropriate inspection from display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning compo-
nent.Refer to BRC-25, "
DISPLAY ITEM LIST" .
8. Start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
CAUTION:
When the wheel sensor malfunctions, after inspecting the wheel sensor system, the ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp will not turn off even
when the system is normal unless the vehicle is driving at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or
more for approximately 1 minute.
ERASE MEMORY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Start engine and touch “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “ERASE MEMORY” in order on the CONSULT-II
screen to erase the diagnostic memory.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
CAUTION:
If the diagnostic memory is not erased, re-perform the operation from step 4.
3. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that diagnostic memory is erased.
4. Drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute as the final inspection, and make
sure that the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp
turn off.
NOTE:

Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid
level switch operation (when brake fluid is insufficient).

VDC OFF switch should not stay "ON" position.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when ignition switch is turned ON, ABS warning lamp turns on. Make sure that
ABS warning lamp turns off while driving vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute according to self-diagnosis
procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is displayed for wheels, check wheel sensor circuit and also check control unit power voltage.
Note 2: When malfunctions are detected in several systems, including CAN communication circuit [U1000], troubleshoot CAN communi-
cation circuit. Refer to BRC-48, "
CAN Communication Circuit" . C1155 BR FLUID LEVEL LOWBrake fluid level is low or communication line between the ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or
shorted. BRC-46, "
Brake
Fluid Level
Switch Circuit"
C1156 ST ANG SEN COM CIR CAN communication circuit or steering angle sensor is malfunctioning.BRC-48, "
CAN
Communication
Circuit"
C1170 VARIANT CODING In a case where VARIANT CODING is different.BRC-36, "
ABS
Actuator and
Electric Unit
(Control Unit)"
C1185 ACC CONT ICC sensor integrated unit internal malfunction.BRC-48, "
ICC
Sensor Inte-
grated Unit Cir-
cuit (With ICC)"
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUITWhen ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is not transmitting or
receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more.BRC-48, "
CAN
Communication
Circuit"
(Note 2)
U1100 ACC COMM CIRCUITWhen there is a malfunction in the CAN communication circuit or ICC
sensor integrated unit.BRC-48, "
CAN
Communication
Circuit"
Code Display item Malfunction detecting condition Check item

BRC-28
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Data MonitorNFS000QH
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. After ignition switch OFF, perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start
Procedure" .
2. Touch “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” in order on CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
the ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the “SYSTEM SELECTION” screen. In this
case, repeat the operation from step 1.
3. At the monitor item selection screen, touch one of the items “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or
“SELECTION FROM MENU”.
4. Touch “START” to proceed to the data monitor screen.
DISPLAY ITEM LIST
Item
(Unit)Data monitor item selection
Display content
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
FR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××
Wheel speed FR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××
RR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××
RR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF)×××Brake pedal operation
BATTERY VOLT
(V)×××Battery voltage supplied to the ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit)
GEAR×××Gear position determined by TCM
SLCT LVR POSI×××A/T select lever position
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)×××VDC OFF switch
ACCEL POS SIG
(%)×—×Throttle actuator opening/closing is displayed
(Linked with accelerator pedal)
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2 )×—×Transverse G detected by side G sensor
STR ANGLE SIG
(°)×—×Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor
PRESS SENSOR
(bar)×—×Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor
ENGINE RPM
(rpm)×—×With engine running
YAW RATE SEN
(d/s)×××Yaw rate detected by yaw rate/side G sensor
FLUID LEV SW
(ON/OFF)×—×Brake fluid level switch
PARK BRAKE SW
(ON/OFF)×—×Parking brake switch
4WD MODE MON
(Note)×××AW D a ctiv ate d

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Basic InspectionNFS000QK
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, LEAK INSPECTION AND BRAKE PAD
1. Check fluid level in brake reservoir tank. If fluid level is low, refill brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "CHECKING
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" .
2. Check for leakage in brake tubes or hoses and around ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). If
there is leaking or seeping fluid, check the following items.

If the brake tube connections at ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are loose, tighten flare nuts
to the specified torque. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.

If flare nuts or screws of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are damaged and loose, replace
damaged parts. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.

If there is leakage at any location other than ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connections,
wipe away leakage with clean cloth. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.

If there is leakage from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), wipe away leakage with clean cloth.
Then inspect again. If there is still leakage, replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
CAUTION:
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot be disassembled.
3. Check brake disc rotor and pads.

Front disc rotor: Refer to BR-27, "DISC ROTOR INSPECTION" .

Front brake pad: Refer to BR-22, "PAD WEAR INSPECTION" .

Rear disc rotor: Refer to BR-33, "DISC ROTOR INSPECTION" .

Rear brake pad: Refer to BR-28, "PAD WEAR INSPECTION" .
BASIC INSPECTION 2: LOOSENESS OF POWER SYSTEM TERMINALS AND BATTERY
Check battery for looseness on battery positive/negative terminals and ground connection. Also make sure
battery voltage does not drop and alternator is normal.
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP, BRAKE WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR
LAMP AND SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
ON and OFF Timing for Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp
×: ON –: OFF
Note1: Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid level switch operation
(when brake fluid is insufficient).
Note2: After starting engine, brake warning lamp is turned off.
Check the following items when unsuitable for an above condition.

ABS warning lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" .

Brake warning lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" , BRC-46, "Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit"
, BRC-50, "Parking Brake Switch Circuit" .

VDC OFF indicator lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" , BRC-49, "VDC OFF Switch Circuit" .

SLIP indicator lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" .
If malfunction is not found, refer to BRC-50, "
Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp Circuit" .
Condition ABS warning lampVDC OFF
indicator lampSLIP indicator lampBrake warning lamp
(Note1)
Ignition switch OFF – – – –
For 1 second after turning ON ignition
switch××××
(Note 2)
1 second later after turning ON ignition
switch–––×
(Note 2)
VDC OFF switch turned ON.
(VDC function is OFF.)–×––
VDC/TCS function is malfunctioning. –××–
ABS function is malfunctioning.×××–
EBD function is malfunctioning.××××

BRC-46
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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Brake Fluid Level Switch CircuitNFS000QW
CAUTION:
Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank before starting inspection.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
1. Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank. If brake fluid level is low, refill brake fluid.
2. Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch connector E23 and ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) connector E30, check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and
so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch
connector E23.
2. Check continuity between brake fluid level switch connector E23
terminal 1 and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>

Brake fluid level switch is malfunctioning. Replace reservoir tank. Refer to BR-14, "BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER" .

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
Self-diagnosis results
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
Brake fluid level switch Condition Continuity
1, 2When brake fluid is full in the reservoir tank No
When brake fluid is empty in the reservoir
tankYe s
SFIA2966E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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4. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH HARNESS
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connec-
tor E30.
2. Check continuity between brake fluid level switch harness con-
nector E23 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) har-
ness connector E30.
OK or NG
OK >> Connect connector securely and perform self-diagnosis.
NG >>

Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the
result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
RAS Control Unit Circuit (With RAS)NFS000QX
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT
1. Perform RAS control unit self-diagnosis. Repair or replace items indicated, then perform RAS control unit
self-diagnosis again. Refer to STC-31, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE" .
2. Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >>

Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Brake fluid level switch Continuity
431Yes
Ground No
Ground 2 Yes
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Self-diagnosis results
RAS CIRCUIT