spare wheel INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory User Guide

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< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000006287728
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have their INFINITI dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed fr om time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-69
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000km (7,500 miles). If the vehicle is equipped
with different sized tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated. WT-63
Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-66
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road,
or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed. FSU-7
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Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back
door. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently. MA-34
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
Item
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Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
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Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condi-
tion, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
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< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for SuspensionINFOID:0000000006225656
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Spilled oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
 After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
 Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,
tighten as they are.
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225661
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
 Tires for improper air pressure and wear
 Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-64, "
Inspection".
 Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection".
 Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm and front lower link. Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
 Shock absorber operation
 Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
 Each of front lower link, rear lower link, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for
cracks, deformation, and other damage
 Vehicle height (posture)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
 Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calib rated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
 When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
 Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this “Rolling Compensation” method.
- Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installi ng the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-
cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006225662
CAMBER
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< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel AlignmentINFOID:0000000006225679
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000006225680
Wheel HeightINFOID:0000000006225681
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.Item Standard
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum –1
° 00 ′ (–1.00 °)
Nominal –0 ° 30 ′ (–0.50 °)
Maximum 0 ° 00 ′ (0.00 °)
Left and right difference 0 ° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less
To e - i n Total toe-in
Distance
Minimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal In 3.4 mm (0.134 in)
Maximum In 6.8 mm (0.268 in)
Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 0
° 00 ′ (0.00 °)
Nominal In 0 ° 07 ′ (0.12 °)
Maximum In 0 ° 14 ′ (0.23 °)
Item Standard
Swing torque 0.5 – 6.4 N·m (0.06 – 0.65 kg-m, 5 – 56 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (groove position) Suspension arm 11.4 – 145.4 N (1.17 – 14.83 kg, 2.57 – 32.68 lb)
Front lower link 11.0 – 140.6 N (1.13 – 14.34 kg, 2.48 – 31.60 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 – 6.4 N·m (0.06 – 0.65 kg-m, 5 – 56 in-lb)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Item Standard
Front (Hf) 903 mm (35.55 in)
Rear (Hr) 890 mm (35.04 in)
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006219949
13. Occupant detection system control unit 14. Occupant detection system seat
sensor 15. Crash zone sensor
16. Combination switch (spiral cable)
A. Behind center pillar lower garnish B. View with seatback pad removed C. View with laggage side finisher lower removed
D. View with headlining assembly re- moved E. View with headlining assembly re-
moved F. View with center console assembly
removed
G. Backside of passenger seat cushion frame H. View with bumper fascia assembly
removed I. View with steering wheel removed
Component Function
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit  Detects a collision and supplies power supply for deployment to air bag module and
pre-tensioner seat belt.
 It contains the “G” sensors for both frontal and side collisions and spare battery function in case of main battery damage in collision.
Combination meter (air bag warning lamp) Indicates air bag malfunctioning and deployment by blinking and illuminating air bag
warning lamp.
Combination switch (spiral cable) Supplies power supply to driver air bag module on steering wheel.
Crash zone sensor  Transmits signal to air bag diagnosis sensor unit when a frontal collision occurs.
 Crash zone sensor is a G sensor that outputs voltage signal during deceleration at
the time of a vehicle frontal collision that is more than the specified limit is detected.
Curtain air bag module (front/rear)  Deploys according to collision judgment of G sensor, and safing sensor.
 Receives collision signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit, ignites, and burns ig-
nition material by electric ignition system, when side collision exceeds setting limit
of the vehicle. Gas is generated by chemical reaction of ignition material, passes
filter, and deploys air bag.
 Air bag module mainly consists of air bag and inflator that deploys air bag.
Driver air bag module  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys air bag.
 In case of frontal collision where acceleration is more than the specified level, the
ignition materials are ignited by electric ignition system. The system burns the gas
generating materials resulting in a chemical reaction. This generates hot gases that
flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.
Occupant detection system control unit Detects front passenger seat occupant.
Passenger air bag module  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys air bag.
 In case of frontal collision where acceleration is more than the specified level, the
ignition materials are ignited by electric ignition system. The system burns the gas
generating materials resulting in a chemical reaction. This generates hot gases that
flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.
Passenger air bag OFF indicator Indicates whether or not passenger air bag is in the activation mode based on the
judgement of occupant classification system.
Satellite sensor (front/rear)  Transmits signal to air bag diagnosis sensor unit when a side collision occurs.
 When air bag diagnosis sensor unit defines both signal voltage of the “G” sensor,
and the safing algorithm to be that of collision which is more than the specified lev-
el, the driving circuit switches on and feeds the electric ignitor of both the side air
bag and curtain air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner.
Seat belt buckle switch LH/RH Controls deployment timing depending on the seat belt condition that is fastened or
unfastened.
Seat belt pre-tensioner LH/RH  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys seat belt pre-ten-
sioner.
 In the case of a frontal collision or side collision or roll over that exceeds specified impact level, the air bag diagnosis sensor unit detects the deceleration caused by
collision. It restrains the passenger with seat belt easing the stress on passengers
chest with load limiter.
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