tow INFINITI QX56 2010 Factory Owner's Guide

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(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every
30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Ge nuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause
deterioration in drive ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000005145937
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Ins pect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and inte rvals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
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Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)
27 37.5
(60)
30 41.25
(66)
33 45
(72)
36 48.75
(78)
39 52.5
(84)
42 56.25
(90)
45 60
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables IIMA-34
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-35
Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid and
differential gear oil NOTE (1)
IIMA-29,
MA-30
,
MA-32
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIII
MA-36,
MA-37
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-34
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIMA-31
Exhaust system IIIIMA-26
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-26
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Ti- tle
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-15
Air cleaner filter [R][R]MA-20
EVAP vapor lines I*I*MA-25
Fuel lines I*I*MA-19
Fuel filter NOTE (2) MA-19
Engine coolantNOTE (3) R*MA-17
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-22
Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN
oil filter or equivalent)RRRR RRR R
MA-22
Spark plug (Iridium - tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-24
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4) EM-18
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• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID : Checking
the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000005403151
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-9, "
Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Before driving, the A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid temperatures of 30 ° to 50 ° C (86 ° to 122° F) using the “COLD”
range on the A/T fluid level gauge as follows:
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the selector lever through each gear position. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
c. Check the A/T fluid level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint- free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,
always use a lint-free paper, not a cloth.
e. Re-insert the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe
as shown.
CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert th e A/T fluid level gauge until
the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with
the gauge reversed from the normal inserted position.
f. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and note the A/T fluid level. If the A/T fluid level is at low side of range, add A/T fluid to the
transmission through the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the tran smission with A/T fluid.
g. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
2. Warm up the engine and transmission.
3. Check for any A/T fluid leaks.
4. Drive the vehicle to increase the A/T fluid temperature to 80 ° C (176 ° F).
SMA211A
LLIA0071E
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-186, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal
and Installation (4WD)"
SCIA2899E
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A/T FLUID : Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000005403152
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to
MA-9, "
Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T
fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.
Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as
shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.
• To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission o il coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-
ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-
sion oil cooler hose return line.
• When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the aux iliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is
about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount
of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.
CAUTION:
• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
• Using ATF fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration
in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
• When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating
parts such as the exhaust parts.
• Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten t he A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification. Drain plug : Refer to
TM-192, "
Component".
LLIA0071E
A/T fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants".
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-186, "
Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal and
Installation (4WD)".
LLIA0071E
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TRANSFER FLUID
TRANSFER FLUID : ReplacementINFOID:0000000005403153
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-9, "
Intro-
duction of Periodic Maintenance".
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer to DLN-142, "
Disassembly and
Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the specified limit near the filler plug hole.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill fluid. (Fil l up for approx. 3 minutes.)
3. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.
4. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-142, "
Disassembly and
Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
TRANSFER FLUID : InspectionINFOID:0000000005403154
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-9, "
Intro-
duction of Periodic Maintenance".
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL
1. Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.A/T fluid level
gauge bolt
: Refer to
TM-186, "
Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal and
Installation (4WD)".
SDIA3208E
Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
SDIA3209E
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MWI-82
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
26 P/LHeadlamp aiming mo-
tors
Output —Lighting
switch 2nd
position or
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38
(With trailer tow)
Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal
OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal
OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation
command signal Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
41 Y/B Hood switch Input —Hood closed OFF
0V
Hood open ON Battery voltage
42 GR Oil pressure switch Input — Engine running
Battery voltage
Engine stopped 0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
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MWI
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
MWI-83
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43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytime light relay
control
(Canada only) Input ONDaytime light system active
0V
Daytime light system inactive Battery voltage
45 G/W Horn relay control Input ON When door locks are operated
using Intelligent Key (OFF
→
ON)* Battery voltage
→ 0V
46 GR Fuel pump relay con-
trol Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
47 O Throttle control motor
relay control Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
48 B/R Starter relay (inhibit
switch) Input
ON or
START Selector lever in "P" or "N"
0V
Selector lever any other posi-
tion Battery voltage
49 R/L Trailer tow relay
(With trailer tow)
Illumination
(Without trailer tow) Output ONLighting
switch must
be in the 1st
position OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
50 W/R Front fog lamp (LH) Output ON or
START Lighting
switch must
be in the 2nd
position
(LOW beam
is ON) and
the front fog
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
51 W/R Front fog lamp (RH) Output ON or
START Lighting
switch must
be in the 2nd
position
(LOW beam
is ON) and
the front fog
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
52 L LH low beam head-
lamp
Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
54 R/Y RH low beam head-
lamp Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
55 G LH high beam head-
lamp Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position
and placed in HIGH or PASS
position Battery voltage
56 Y
(With
DTRL)
L/W
(Without DTRL) RH high beam head-
lamp
Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position
and placed in HIGH or PASS
position
Battery voltage
57 R/LPa

rking, license, and
tail lamp Output ONLighting
switch 1st po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
59 B Ground Input ——0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
*: When horn reminder is ON60 B/W
Rear window defog-
ger relay
OutputON or
START Rear defogger switch ON
Battery voltage
Rear defogger switch OFF 0V
61 BR Fuse 32
(With trailer tow) Output OFF
—Battery voltage
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
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THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE TO "F" WHEN REFUELING
THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NO T MOVE TO "F" WHEN REFUEL-
ING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146117
The fuel gauge needle will not move to “F” position when refueling.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146118
1.OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> GO TO 3
2.IDENTIFY FUELING CONDITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move to FULL position because of the c haracteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3
3.OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4
4.OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE POINTER
During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the components. Refer to MWI-33, "Component Inspection".
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
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PCS-6
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RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM
System Description
INFOID:0000000005146497
IPDM E/R activates the internal cont rol circuit to perform the relay ON-OFF control according to the input sig-
nals from various sensors and the request signals received from control units via CAN communication.
CAUTION:
IPDM E/R integrated relays cannot be removed.
Control relay Input/outputTransmit unit Control partReference
page
Front fog lamp relay Front fog lamp request signal BCM (CAN) Front fog lamps EXL-14
• Headlamp LH high relay
• Headlamp RH high relay
• Headlamp low relay• High beam request signal LH
• High beam request signal RH
• Low beam request signal
BCM (CAN)• Headlamp high LH
• Headlamp high RH
• Headlamp low EXL-7
EXL-7
Tail lamp relay
Position light request signal BCM (CAN)•Parking lamps
• License plate lamps
•Tail lamps
• Trailer tow relay
• Illumination system EXL-17
• Front wiper relay
• Front wiper high relay
Front wiper request signal
BCM (CAN) Front wiper motor WW-4
Rear window defogger relay Rear window defogger request signal BCM (CAN) Rear window defogger WW-8
A/C relayA/C request signal •BCM (CAN)
•ECM (CAN)
A/C compressor
HAC-20
Starter relay Ignition switch START signal TCMStarter motor STR-8
Cooling fan relay Cooling fan request signal ECM (CAN) Cooling fan relay EC-36
Heated mirror relayHeated mirror request sign alBCM (CAN) Door mirrors DEF-4
ECM relayECM relay control signal ECM (CAN) ECM relay EC-21
Throttle control motor relay Throttle control moto r control signal ECM (CAN) Throttle control motor re-
layEC-28
Fuel pump relay
Fuel pump request signal ECM (CAN) Fuel pump EC-28
Ignition relayIgnition switch ON signal Ignition switch Ignition relay EC-31
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PCS-24
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
26 P/LHeadlamp aiming mo-
tors
Output —Lighting
switch 2nd
position or
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38
(With trailer tow)
Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal
OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal
OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation
command signal Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
41 Y/B Hood switch Input —Hood closed OFF
0V
Hood open ON Battery voltage
42 GR Oil pressure switch Input — Engine running
Battery voltage
Engine stopped 0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
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