alarm INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory User Guide

System DescriptionNBEL0180OUTLINENBEL0180S01INFINITI Communicator system uses the Global Positioning Sys-
tem (GPS), cellular phone technology and the Communicator
Response Center to provide the following functions.
IOne touch ªInformationº dialing
IOne touch ªMaydayº emergency dialing
IAutomatic air bag inflation notification
IStolen vehicle tracking
IAlarm notification
IRemote door unlock
There are limitations to the INFINITI Communicator system. To
understand the system, read SYSTEM LIMITATIONS (EL-351)
thoroughly.
SYSTEM COMPOSITIONNBEL0180S02IThe INFINITI Communicator system is controlled by the IVCS
(In Vehicle Communication System) unit. System status (ªMay-
dayº-emergency dialing, or re-dialing, etc.) is displayed by the
indicators in the IVCS switch.
IThe INFINITI Communicator system can only make calls to the
Communicator Response Center and receive calls from the
center, unless the customer chooses to have the optional
handset install.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description
EL-350

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

APPLICATION ITEMSNBEL0183S02
Mode DescriptionReference
page
SELF DIAG RESULTS Displays the result of self-diagnosis. EL-364
DATA MONITORTwo modes, ªGPS MONITORº and ªSWITCH MONITORº can be selected in this
mode.
IDisplays current data related to GPS in ªGPS MONITORº mode.
IDisplays IVCS switch and outside door handle switch condition in ªSWITCH
MONITORº mode.EL-366
FUNCTION CHECKIn this mode, ªRemote door unlock functionº can be checked using CONSULT-II.
Door can be unlocked according to the commands to the smart entrance control
unit by the IVCS unit. This check verifies communication circuit between smart
entrance control unit and IVCS unit.EL-374
REGISTERED DATADisplays the following data registered in the IVCS unit. In this mode the data can-
not be re-written.
IUnit ID
ICellular phone number
IVIN (Vehicle Identification Number)EL-367
CONFIGURATION
(See Note.)In this mode, the system can be set up in the demonstration mode to confirm sys-
tem operation.EL-379
Various data related to both the Communicator Response Center contract and cel-
lular provider can be written/updated in this mode.
IPhone number
INAM (Number Assignment Module)
IStolen vehicle tracking setting (Default should always be on.)
IAlarm notification setting (Default should always be on.)EL-381
ECU PART NUMBER Displays the part number of the IVCS unit. Ð
NOTE:
Data must not be rewritten without prior approval from the
customer.
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ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº MODENBEL0183S03How to Perform Self-diagnosisNBEL0183S03011. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
2. Touch ªSTARTº.
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3. If no malfunction is detected, CONSULT-II will show ªNO DTCº.
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EL-364

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PRELIMINARY CHECKNBEL0184S021. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check ªMAYDAYº, ªINFORMATIONº, ªREDIALº and ªNO SER-
VICEº indicator lamps operation.
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IIf no malfunction is detected, indicator lamps will turn off after
the bulb check (self-diagnosis) is terminated for about 30 sec-
onds or more.
NOTE:
IBulb check (self-diagnosis) is not performed unless the ignition
switch has been turned off for at least 3 minutes.
IBulb check is not performed during contact with Communica-
tor Response Center.
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IIf the system detects malfunctions, both ªMAYDAYº and
ªINFORMATIONº indicator lamps remain illuminated. Perform
self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and repair or replace the sys-
tem. Refer to ªHow to Perform Self-diagnosisº, EL-364.
NOTE:
For details of indicator lamps operation, refer to ªINDICATOR
LAMPS OPERATIONº, EL-354.
SYMPTOM CHART 1 (CONSULT-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
ITEM)
NBEL0184S03
Detected items
(Screen items)Description Service procedure
CONNECTION ERROR
[GPS ANTENNA]Connection error between GPS antenna and IVCS unit.Go to GPS ANTENNA CHECK,
EL-376.
CELLULAR PHONE
[TWB ERROR]Communication error between CPU in the IVCS unit and
transceiverReplace IVCS unit.
MEMORY ERROR Inner memory error of the IVCS unit Replace IVCS unit.
CONNECTION ERROR
[AIR BAG]Connection error between air bag diagnosis sensor unit
and IVCS unit.Go to AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SEN-
SOR COMMUNICATION CHECK,
EL-376.
CONNECTION ERROR [IVMS or
S/ENT]Connection error between smart entrance control unit
and IVCS unit.
If this error occurs, alarm notification and auto door
unlock may not operate.Go to SMART ENTRANCE CON-
TROL UNIT COMMUNICATION
CHECK, EL-376.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-369

NOTE:
After replacing IVCS unit, set up the replaced IVCS unit. Refer
to ªSystem Setting (When IVCS Unit is Replaced.)º in EL-381.
SYMPTOM CHART 2 (BASED ON SYMPTOM)NBEL0184S04Before referencing this chart, confirm the operation of the indicator
lamps. Refer to ªPRELIMINARY CHECKº in EL-369. If the indica-
tors show the system is malfunctioning, perform the self-diagnosis
using CONSULT-II.
Symptom Diagnoses/service procedure Reference page
ªMAYDAYº, ªINFORMATIONº, ªRE-DIALº,
ªNO SERVICEº indicator lamps do not illu-
minate when ignition switch is turned to ON
position. (Bulb check is NG.)1. Power supply and ground circuit for IVCS unit check EL-371
2. Indicator lamps check EL-372
Mayday/Information call does not operate.1. IVCS switch check EL-373
2. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Remote door unlocking function does not
operate.1. Back door handle switch check EL-374
2. Remote door unlock function check EL-374
3. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Stolen vehicle tracking function does not
operate.1. Stolen vehicle tracking setting check
(Check whether the function is disabled or not.)EL-375
2. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Alarm notification function does not oper-
ate.1. Alarm notification setting check
(Check whether the function is disabled or not.)EL-375
2. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Hands free telephone cannot be operated
by using steering switch.
(Cellular phone operates properly by using
handset.)1. Telephone steering switch check EL-377
No sounds related to the telephone are
heard from Front RH speaker. (If the audio
does not operate properly, check the audio
system.)1. Check harness for open or short between IVCS unit and
audio unit.Ð
The ªNO SERVICEº indicator lamp is not
turned off. (Even if a contract with tele-
phone carrier has not been made, the indi-
cator lamp remains illuminated.)1. Make sure the vehicle is in an area with cellular service. Ð
2. Check cellular phone antenna feeder cable connection. Ð
Cellular phone does not operate properly.1. Check hand set connector connection. Ð
2. Check hand set. Ð
No sound is transmitted to the other party
by hands free telephone.1. Check harness for open or short between IVCS unit and
microphone.Ð
2. Replace microphone. (IVCS switch assembly) Ð
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-370

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How to perform function check.
1. Lock the doors with door lock/unlock switch on driver's door
trim.
2. Touch ªFUNCTION CHECKº.
3. Touch ªDOOR UNLOCKº.
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4. Touch ªSTARTº. Then driver side door will be unlocked.
IIf the door cannot be unlocked using CONSULT-II, check har-
ness for open or short between smart entrance control unit
terminal 20 and IVCS unit terminal 32.
STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING/ALARM NOTIFICATION
SETTING CHECK (CONSULT-II ªCONFIGURATIONº
MODE)
NBEL0184S10
1 CHECK SYSTEM SETTING
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select ªVHCL TRACKINGº or ªALARM NOTIFICATIONº in ªCONFIGURATIONº mode.
3. Check the function setting.
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ION shows the function is activated.
IOFF shows the function is deactivated.
Does the system setting comply with the customer's contract?
NOTE:
Setting of ªVEHICLE TRACKINGº must be ON at all times.
OK or NG
OK©System setting is OK.
NG©If either setting is OFF, contact the Communicator Response Center at 1-888-427-4812
to verify the system setting.
NOTE:
Whenever dialing the above number, some information about the vehicle will be
required by the operator. For details, refer to EL-348.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-375

NOTE:
If an unavailable number is input as ªSYS IDº, ªGR IDº or
ªOVERLOAD CLASSº, CONSULT-II may be locked. In such
cases, disconnect the vehicle battery cable once and then
setup the system again.
5. Touch ªENTERº.
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6. Touch ªOKº.
7. Carry out the next system setting or contact Communicator
Response Center and inform them that data has been updated
or IVCS unit has been replaced. For details, refer to EL-381.
NOTE:
Whenever the phone number is updated or the IVCS unit is
replaced, the INFINITI Communicator system automatically
contacts the Communicator Response Center the first time the
vehicle is stared.
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STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING/ALARM NOTIFICATION
SETTING CHECK
NBEL0187S051. Touch ªCONFIGURATIONº.
2. Touch ªVEHICLE TRACKINGº or ªALARM NOTIFICATIONº.
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3. This function should always be ªONº (function activate.)
NOTE:
IIf either setting is ªOFFº, contact the Communicator
Response Center at 1-888-427-4812 to verify the system
setting.
IWhenever dialing the above number, information about
the vehicle is required by the operator. For details, refer to
EL-348.
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Setting (When IVCS Unit is Replaced) (Cont'd)
EL-384