ECO mode INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

Calibration Procedure for Compass=NBEL0155The difference between magnetic North and geographical North
can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings.
In order for the compass to operate accurately in a particular zone,
it must be calibrated using the following procedure.
SEL738UA
SEL065V
CORRECTION FUNCTIONS OF COMPASSNBEL0155S01The direction display is equipped with automatic correction func-
tion. If the direction is not shown correctly, carry out initial correc-
tion.
INITIAL CORRECTION PROCEDURE FOR COMPASSNBEL0155S021. Pushing the ªModeº switch for about 10 seconds will enter the
initial correction mode. The direction bar starts blinking.
2. Turn the vehicle slowly in an open, safe place. The initial cor-
rection is completed in one or two turns.
NOTE:
In places where the terrestrial magnetism is extremely disturbed,
the initial correction may start automatically.
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COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
Calibration Procedure for Compass
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Trouble DiagnosesNBEL0082AUDIO UNITNBEL0082S01
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Audio unit inoperative (no
digital display and no
sound from speakers).1. 10A fuse
2. Poor audio unit case ground
3. Audio unit1. Check 10A fuse [No. 10, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn ignition switch ON and verify that battery posi-
tive voltage is present at terminal 10 of audio unit.
2. Check audio unit case ground.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit presets are lost
when ignition switch is
turned OFF.1. 15A fuse
2. Audio unit1. Check 15A fuse [No. 4, located in fuse block (J/B)]
and verify that battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 6 of audio unit.
2. Remove audio unit for repair.
AM stations are weak or
noisy (FM stations OK).1. Antenna
2. Poor audio unit ground
3. Audio unit1. Check antenna.
2. Check audio unit ground.
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
FM stations are weak or
noisy (AM stations OK).1. Window antenna
2. Audio unit1. Check window antenna.
2. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit generates noise
in AM and FM modes with
engine running.1. Poor audio unit ground
2. Loose or missing ground bonding
straps
3. Ignition condenser or rear window
defogger noise suppressor condenser
4. Alternator
5. Ignition coil or secondary wiring
6. Audio unit1. Check audio unit ground.
2. Check ground bonding straps.
3. Replace ignition condenser or rear window defogger
noise suppressor condenser.
4. Check alternator.
5. Check ignition coil and secondary wiring.
6. Remove audio unit for repair.
Audio unit generates noise
in AM and FM modes with
accessories on (switch
pops and motor noise).1. Poor audio unit ground
2. Antenna
3. Accessory ground
4. Faulty accessory1. Check audio unit ground.
2. Check antenna.
3. Check accessory ground.
4. Replace accessory.
Audio unit controls are
operational, but no sound
is heard from any speaker.1. 15A fuse
2. Audio unit output
3. Audio unit1. Check 15A fuse [No. 4, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal 3
of audio amp. relay.
2. Check audio unit output voltage (Terminal 12).
3. Remove audio unit for repair.
All front speakers are inop-
erative.1. Audio amp. relay
2. Audio amp. relay ground
3. Amp. ON signal1. Check audio amp. relay.
2. Check audio amp. relay ground (Terminal 2).
3. Turn ignition switch ACC and audio unit ON. Verify
battery positive voltage is present at terminal 1 of
audio amp. relay.
Individual front speaker is
noisy or inoperative.1. Speaker ground
2. Power supply
3. Audio unit output
4. Speaker1. Check speaker ground (Terminal 5).
2. Check power supply for speaker (Terminal 4).
3. Check audio unit output voltage for speaker.
4. Replace speaker.
Both rear speakers are
inoperative.1. Poor rear speaker amp. ground
2. Power supply
3. Amp. ON signal
4. Rear speaker amp.1. Check rear speaker amp. ground circuit.
2. Check power supply for rear speaker amp. (Terminal
11).
3. Turn ignition switch ACC and audio unit ON. Verify
battery positive voltage is present at terminal 9 of
rear speaker amp.
4. Remove rear speaker amp. for repair.
Individual rear speaker is
noisy or inoperative.1. Speaker
2. Audio unit/amp. output
3. Speaker circuit
4. Audio unit1. Check speaker.
2. Check audio unit/amp. output.
3. Check wires for open or short between audio unit/
amp. and speakers.
4. Remove audio unit for repair.
AUDIO
Trouble Diagnoses
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MALFUNCTION CODE TABLE=NBEL0213S02In this mode, a malfunction code is indicated by the number of flashes from the automatic drive positioner
indicator lamps (indicator lamp 1, indicator lamp 2) as shown below.
SEL597W
Code
No.Detected
itemsDiagnostic procedureRefer-
ence
pageCode
No.Detected
itemsDiagnostic procedureRefer-
ence
page
1Seat
slidingPROCEDURE 2
(Sliding encoder check)
PROCEDURE 6
(Sliding motor check)EL-203
EL-2114Seat
lifting
rearPROCEDURE 5
[Lifting encoder (rear) check]
PROCEDURE 9
[Lifting motor (rear) check]EL-209
EL-214
2Seat
recliningPROCEDURE 3
(Reclining encoder check)
PROCEDURE 7
(Reclining motor check)EL-205
EL-2129Vehicle
speed
sensorPROCEDURE 12
(Vehicle speed sensor check)EL-217
3Seat
lifting
frontPROCEDURE 4
[Lifting encoder (front) check]
PROCEDURE 8
[Lifting motor (front) check]EL-207
EL-213
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER
On Board Diagnosis (Cont'd)
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When the front door switch LH is OPEN, ground is supplied
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 29
Ithrough front door switch LH terminal 1
Ito front door switch LH terminal 2
Ithrough body grounds B11, B22 and D210.
When the front door switch RH is OPEN, ground is supplied
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 40
Ithrough front door switch RH body ground.
When the other door switches are OPEN, ground is supplied
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 28
Ithrough other door switches body grounds.
Remote controller signal is inputted to smart entrance control unit (The antenna of the system is combined
with smart entrance control unit).
OPERATIONNBEL0112S03The multi-remote control system controls operation of the
Ipower door lock
Iinterior lamp
Ipanic alarm
Ihazard and horn reminder
OPERATED PROCEDURENBEL0112S02Power Door Lock OperationNBEL0112S0201Smart entrance control unit receives a LOCK signal from remote controller. Smart entrance control unit locks
all doors with input of LOCK signal from remote controller.
When an UNLOCK signal is sent from remote controller once, driver's door will be unlocked.
Then, if an UNLOCK signal is sent from remote controller again within 5 seconds, all other door will be
unlocked.
Hazard and Horn ReminderNBEL0112S0204When smart entrance control unit receives LOCK or UNLOCK signal from remote controller with all doors
closed, ground is supplied
Ito multi-remote control relay terminal 2
Ithrough smart entrance control unit terminal 7, and
Ito horn relay terminal 2
Ithrough smart entrance control unit terminal 19
Multi-remote control relay and horn relay are now energized, and hazard warning lamp flashes and horn
sounds as a reminder.
The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).
Operating function of hazard and horn reminder
Horn chirp mode (C mode) Non-horn chirp mode (S mode)
Hazard warning lamp
flashHorn soundHazard warning lamp
flashHorn sound
Lock Twice Once Twice Ð
Unlock Once Ð Ð Ð
How to change hazard and horn reminder mode
When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the remote controller for more than 2 seconds at the same
time, the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp flashes and horn sounds as
follows:
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 33.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
Ithrough 10A fuse [No. 10, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 21.
Ground is supplied
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 16
Ithrough body grounds M77 and M111.
INITIAL CONDITION TO ACTIVATE THE SYSTEMNBEL0120S02The operation of the theft warning system is controlled by the doors, hood and glass hatch.
To activate the theft warning system, the smart entrance control unit must receive signals indicating the doors,
hood and glass hatch are closed and the doors are locked.
When a door is open, smart entrance control unit terminal 28, 29 or 40 receives a ground signal from each
door switch.
When a door is unlocked, smart entrance control unit terminal 26, 36 or 37 receives a ground signal from ter-
minal 4 of each door unlock sensor or terminal 1 of back door unlock sensor.
When the hood is open, smart entrance control unit terminal 27 receives a ground signal
Ifrom terminal 1 of the hood switch
Ithrough body grounds E13 and E41.
When the glass hatch is open, smart entrance control unit terminal 38 receives a ground signal
Ifrom terminal 1 of the glass hatch switch
Ithrough body grounds D210, B11 and B22.
When the doors are locked with key or multi-remote controller and none of the described conditions exist, the
theft warning system will automatically shift to armed mode.
THEFT WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATION (WITH KEY OR REMOTE CONTROLLER USED TO
LOCK DOORS)
NBEL0120S03If the key is used to lock doors, terminal 41 receives a ground signal
Ifrom terminal 3 of the key cylinder switch LH
Ithrough back grounds M77 and M111
Ifrom terminal 1 of the back door key cylinder switch
Ithrough body grounds B11, B22 and D210.
If this signal or lock signal from remote controller is received by the smart entrance control unit, the theft
warning system will activate automatically.
Once the theft warning system has been activated, smart entrance control unit terminal 31 supplies ground to
terminal 2 of the security indicator lamp.
The security lamp will illuminate for approximately 30 seconds and then blink.
Now the theft warning system is in armed phase.
THEFT WARNING SYSTEM ALARM OPERATIONNBEL0120S04The theft warning system is triggered by
Iopening a door
Iopening the hood or the glass hatch
Iunlocking door without using the key or multi-remote controller.
Once the theft warning system is in armed phase, if the smart entrance control unit receives a ground signal
at terminal 26, 36, 37 (door unlock sensor), 28, 29, 40 (door switch), 38 (glass hatch switch) or 27 (hood
switch), the theft warning system will be triggered. The headlamps flash and the horn sounds intermittently.
Power is supplied at all times
Ithrough 7.5A fuse (No. 52, located in fuse and fusible link box)
Ito horn relay terminals 1 and 3.
Ithrough 10A fuse (No. 54, located in fuse and fusible link box)
Ito horn relay terminal 6.
When the theft warning system is triggered, ground is supplied intermittently
Ifrom terminal 4 of the smart entrance control unit
Ito headlamp relay LH and RH terminal 2 and
Ifrom terminal 19 of the smart entrance control unit
THEFT WARNING SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7=NBEL0224S11Self-diagnostic results:
ªLOCK MODEº displayed on CONSULT-II screen
1 CONFIRM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Confirm SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ªLOCK MODEº is displayed on CONSULT-II screen.
SEL371X
Is CONSULT-II screen displayed as above?
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©GO TO SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART 1.
2 ESCAPE FROM LOCK MODE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn ignition switch ON with registered key. (Do not start engine.) Wait 5 seconds.
3. Return the key to OFF position.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice (total of three cycles).
5. Start the engine.
Does engine start?
Ye s©System is OK.
(Now system is escaped from ªLOCK MODEº.)
No©GO TO 3.
3 CHECK IMMU ILLUSTRATION
Check IMMU installation. Refer to ªHow to Replace IMMUº in EL-347.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Reinstall IMMU correctly.
IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM Ð NATS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-346

PrecautionNBEL0177CAUTION:
IUse CONSULT-II to set the system ªDemonstration modeº if INFINITI Communicator needs to be
activated during service procedures. (For details of the demonstration mode, refer to EL-379.)
IMake sure to turn the demonstration mode OFF before returning the vehicle to the owner.
IIn the demonstration mode, no service from the Communicator Response Center is available.
Therefore, even if the customer encounters an emergency, no service will be dispatched.
IIf the theft warning system is activated for more than 7 seconds, INFINITI Communicator will dial
to the Communicator Response Center automatically. The operator will contact the customer to
confirm whether the vehicle has been stolen or not.
IWhen ªMaydayº emergency dialing is activated (if the system is not in the demonstration mode),
the Communicator Response Center operator will come online. If there is no emergency, the
operator will ask the occupant for the user password (option). Failure to provide the correct pass-
word results in a police response.
IIVCS unit memory includes VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and other such vehicle specific
data. Therefore, the IVCS unit cannot be transferred to another vehicle. When the IVCS unit is
replaced, the new unit must be set up and programmed. The INFINITI Communicator system auto-
matically contacts the Communicator Response Center the first time the vehicle is started after a
phone number has been changed or a module (IVCS unit) is replaced. The VIN will be written in
the memory of the new unit by transmitting data from the Communicator Response Center. For
details, refer to ªSystem Settingº, EL-381.
IBefore servicing the vehicle, confirm that the VIN memorized by the IVCS unit is the same as the
VIN on the vehicle's identification plate.
Communicator Response Center Telephone
Number for Technicians
NBEL0178The Communicator Response Center telephone number for technicians is1-888-427-4812.
Whenever an INFINITI dealer technician dials the above number, the following information will be required by
the Communicator Response Center operator.
ICustomer name
IUnit ID number of old IVCS unit (For details, refer to EL-367.)
IUnit ID number of new IVCS unit
IVIN
IDealer name and code (For security purposes)
IDealer contact person (technician)
IDealer phone and fax numbers
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Precaution
EL-348

SYSTEM LIMITATIONSNBEL0180S03Service AreaNBEL0180S0301Depending on the cellular provider chosen, service is provided in
the 48 contiguous states. Service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, or Mexico. The Communicator Response Center will not
be able to locate the customer's vehicle outside of the continental
United States.
Inoperative if Cellular Phone is Inactive or InoperativeNBEL0180S0302INFINITI Communicator will be inoperative if the customer does not
have an active account with cellular provider, since INFINITI Com-
municator relies on the cellular network. When the INFINITI Com-
municator system is outside of cellular service, the ªNO SERVICEº
indicator will illuminate. If you try to activate INFINITI
Communicator, the REQUEST will be cancelled. Cellular phone
transmission may become temporarily disabled, or interrupted by
environmental factors like tunnels, bridges, or tall buildings. In such
cases, INFINITI Communicator will re-dial up to four times. After
several failed attempts, the system will quit dialing and return to
normal mode.
Inoperative if The System is in The Demonstraiton
Mode
NBEL0180S0303The INFINITI Communicator system remains in the demonstration
mode until the setup procedures are completed. If the system is
activated in this mode, the Communicator Response Center will
recognize this operation as a demonstration and will not provide
any service. The system can be changed to the demonstration
mode by using CONSULT-II to check the system operation. Do not
forget to turn off the demonstration mode after confirmation.
BatteryNBEL0180S0304Since INFINITI Communicator is powered by the vehicle's battery,
if the battery is removed, damaged or discharged, the system will
not work.
Inopertive if Cellular System is BusyNBEL0180S0305When INFINITI Communicator tries to contact the Communicator
Response Center, but the cellular network is busy, the system
attempts to re-dial for up to two hours. This time varies greatly
depending on the cellular network and cellular signal strength. The
system resets to ready when the system completes the re-dialing
attempts.
RoamingNBEL0180S0306If the customer's cellular provider does not have a roaming agree-
ment with the provider where the vehicle locates, it may not be
possible to use the lines of a different cellular provider. Therefore,
it is impossible that INFINITI Communicator will contact the Com-
municator Response Center.
Special Cellular FeaturesNBEL0180S0307Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers that are
assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The cellular
phone user is required to enter the PIN anytime a phone call is
made. The INFINITI Communicator system is not compatible with
the PIN feature. A PIN requirement on the cellular phone will cause
the INFINITI Communicator system to be inoperative.
Other special features such as call waiting, voice mail, call
forwarding, etc. can interfere with INFINITI Communicator system
operation.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-351

IThe vehicle location data is calculated using GPS.
IThe vehicle ignition switch must be turned to the ON position
to obtain the vehicle location. (This is because the system is
in the sleep mode when the ignition switch is OFF.)
IOnce this function starts up, regardless of the ignition switch
position, the system keeps transmitting the vehicle location
until the cancel signal is transmitted from the Communicator
Response Center.
IWhile this function is operating, the operator can covertly moni-
tor what is happening inside the vehicle through the hands-free
microphone.
Alarm NotificationNBEL0180S0405IWhen theft warning system sounds an alarm for more than 7
seconds because of improper access, the alarm signal is
transmitted from the smart entrance control unit to the IVCS
unit, and the system executes automatic dialing to the Com-
municator Response Center.
If the alarm is reset before 7 seconds has elapsed, the
INFINITI Communicator will not place a call to the Communi-
cator Response Center.
IThis function operates regardless of ignition switch position.
IWhile this function is operating, the operator can covertly moni-
tor what is happening inside the vehicle through the hands-free
microphone.
Remote Door UnlockNBEL0180S0406IWhen the door is locked with the key inside the vehicle, the
door can be unlocked by contacting the Communicator
Response Center. (Proof that the person calling is the owner
must be received by the Communicator Response Center.)
IWhen the ignition key is in the ªOFFº position, the system is in
the sleep mode. Therefore, back door outside handle must be
pulled to wake up the system.
ITo perform remote door unlock, call the Communicator
Response Center and follow the operator's instructions.
NOTE:
IWhen the system contacts the Communicator Response
Center, data including the vehicle location is transmitted
to the Communicator Response Center.
ICommunication with the Communicator Response Center
is not completed until the completion signal is transmitted
from the Communicator Response Center. (Any calls to
the Communicator Response Center can only be termi-
nated by Communicator Response Center.)
IFunctions other than alarm notification and remote door
unlock operate while the ignition switch is ON and only for
three minutes after the switch is turned OFF.
IOnce a call to the Communicator Response Center is
made, the communication continues regardless of the
ignition key switch position.
IAll the voice communication with the Communicator
Response Center is made through the hands-free tele-
phone.
IWhen the INFINITI Communicator system is activated, the
handset does not function.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-353

DATA TRANSMITTINGNBEL0180S05When contact to the Communicator Response Center is made,
vehicle sends electrical data including type of activation (i.e., emer-
gency call or alarm notification), vehicle location, time, etc.
SLEEP/WAKE UP CONTROLNBEL0180S063 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF, the system goes
into the SLEEP MODE to save battery power supply. Communica-
tion with Communicator Response Center is not available in the
SLEEP MODE.
To wake up the system, perform either of the following operations.
ITurn Ignition switch ON.
IPull back door outside handle for more than 10 seconds.
(Operation for door unlock function)
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INDICATOR LAMPS OPERATIONNBEL0180S07The system status is displayed as below by the indicator lamps.
Indicator Condition Description
MAYDAYBlinks.System is trying to acquire an available cellu-
lar channel by ªMaydayº switch operation.
Lights up.
(See NOTE.)System is connected to a cellular channel and
is communicating information to the Commu-
nicator Response Center.
INFORMA-
TIONBlinks.System is trying to acquire an available cellu-
lar channel by ªInformationº switch operation.
Lights up.
(See NOTE.)System is connected to a cellular channel and
is communicating information to the Commu-
nicator Response Center.
REDIALLights up. Re-dialing
Blinks. Waiting for re-dial
NO SERVICE Lights up.Out of CELLULAR PHONE service area or
signal is too weak.
NOTE:
IWhen connection to Communicator Response Center by
re-dial ends in failure, all the indicators are turned off.
IAll indicators illuminate for up to 30 seconds or more
when ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON and the
system performs a self check.
IIf both of MAYDAY and INFORMATION indicators do not
turn off 30 seconds or more after the ignition switch is
turned to ON, the system is malfunctioning.
AUTOMATIC RE-DIAL/AUTO RESET TO READYNBEL0180S08IWhen INFINITI Communicator tries to contact the Communi-
cator Response Center, but the cellular network is busy, the
system attempts to dial for up to 2 hours. This time varies
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-354