engine INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

EXL-16
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SYSTEM
- Swivels the headlamp to the vehicle-center side until it hits the stopper.
- Returns the swivel angle from the stopper. Completes t
he initialization with regarding the returned position
as the swivel angle 0 ° (straight-forward position).
Swivel Operation
 AFS control unit transmits the drive signal to the sw ivel actuator when activation conditions are satisfied.
And swivels the headlamp.
- The swivel starts after steering approximately 20 ° or more from straight-forward position.
NOTE:
The steering angle differs between right turn and left turn.
- The swivel angle becomes the maximum angle toward t he driving direction if the steering angle is approxi-
mately 90 ° or more depending on the vehicle speed. The swivel angle is maintained by shutting off the drive
signal.
- The swivel starts, and returns to the swivel angle 0 ° (straight-forward position) when the steering is returned
to the straight-forward position.
 AFS control unit returns the swivel angle to the strai ght-forward position, and stops the swivel regardless of
the steering angle if the operation condition is not satisfied while the swivel angle is 0°.
AFS OFF Indicator Lamp
 AFS control unit transmits AFS OFF indicator lamp signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 Combination meter turns AFS OFF indicator lamp ON /OFF/blinking according to AFS OFF indicator lamp
signal.
- AFS OFF indicator lamp is turned ON for 1 second for the AFS OFF indicator lamp bulb check when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON. AFS OFF indicator lamp is turned OFF within 1 second when the engine starts.
- AFS OFF indicator lamp turns ON when AFS is switched to “OFF” by operating AFS switch.
- AFS OFF indicator lamp blinks (1 second each) if AFS control unit detects a specific DTC.
NOTE:
Combination meter blinks AFS OFF indicator lamp (approximately 1 second each) if AFS OFF indicator
lamp signal is not received from AFS control unit.
HEADLAMP AUTO AIMING
Headlamp Auto Aiming Control Description
 AFS control unit controls the headl amp light axis height appropriately according to the vehicle height.
 AFS control unit detects the vehicle condition necessa ry for headlamp auto aiming control with the following
signals.
- Height sensor signals (front and rear)
- Vehicle speed signal (received from combination meter via CAN communication)
- Low beam status signal (received from IPDM E/R via CAN communication)
- Engine speed signal (received from ECM via CAN communication)
 When the operation conditions are satisfied, AFS cont rol unit transmits the aiming motor drive signal for
adjusting the headlamp axis height.
Headlamp auto aiming operation condition- Headlamp ON
- While the engine running
- Vehicle speed (Control mode is switched according to the driving condition.)
Headlamp Auto Aiming Operation
 AFS control unit calculates the vehicle pitch angle fr om the front and rear height sensor signal. AFS control
unit judges the angle for adjusting the axis gap from the preset position.
 AFS control unit controls the headlamp axis by c hanging the aiming motor drive signal output according to
the front and rear vehicle height when detecting the follo wing vehicle condition. Output is maintained if other
condition than following is detected.
- Engine starts.
- Headlamp is turned ON.
- Vehicle posture becomes stable after changing the v ehicle posture change is detected with the headlamp
ON and the vehicle stopped.
- Vehicle speed is maintained with the headlamp ON and the vehicle driven.
CAUTION:
Adjusted axis position may differ from the preset position although the headlamp auto aiming acti-
vates properly if the suspension is replaced or worn.
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SYSTEMEXL-21
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EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVE R SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213909
OUTLINE
 Exterior lamp battery saver system is c ontrolled by each function of BCM and IPDM E/R.
Control by BCM
- Combination switch reading function
- Headlamp control function
- Exterior lamp battery saver function
Control by IPDM E/R
- Relay control function
 BCM turns the exterior lamp* OFF after a period of ti me to prevent the battery from over-discharge when the
ignition switch is turned OFF with the exterior lamp ON.
*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, tail lamp, side marker lamp, license plate lamp and front fog lamp
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER ACTIVATION
BCM activates the timer and turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes after the ignition switch is turned from ON
→ OFF with the exterior lamps ON.
NOTE:
 Headlamp control function turns the exterior lamps ON normally when the ignition switch is turned ACC or
the engine started (both before and after the exte rior lamp battery saver is turned OFF).
 The timer starts at the time that the lighting switch is turned from OFF → 1ST or 2ND with the exterior lamp
OFF.
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EXL-22
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
COMMON ITEM
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Fu
nction (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000006368037
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions for each system.
NOTE:
It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub system selection items.
×: Applicable item
*: This item is indicated, but not used.
FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)
The BCM records the following vehicle condition at the time a particular DTC is detected, and displays on
CONSULT-III.
Diagnosis mode Function Description
Work Support Changes the setting for each system function.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by BCM. Refer to BCS-57, "
DTCIndex".
CAN Diag Support Monitor Monitors the reception status of CAN communication viewed from BCM. Refer to CONSULT-III opera-
tion manual.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output signals are displayed.
Active Test The signals used to activate ea ch device are forcibly supplied from BCM.
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Configuration  Read and save the vehicle specification.
 Write the vehicle specification when replacing BCM.
System Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode
Work Support Data Monitor Active Test
Door lock DOOR LOCK ×××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ×××
— AIR CONDITONER* ××
 Intelligent Key system
 Engine start system INTELLIGENT KEY
×××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
Body control system BCM ×
IVIS IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ×××
Back door TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
RAP system RETAINED PWR ×
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER ××
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)EXL-23
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HEADLAMP
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Func tion (BCM - HEAD LAMP)INFOID:0000000006213911
WORK SUPPORT
CONSULT screen item Indication/Unit Description
Vehicle Speed km/h Vehicle speed of the moment a particular DTC is detected
Odo/Trip Meter km Total mileage (Odometer value) of the moment a particular DTC is detected
Vehicle Condition SLEEP>LOCK
Power position status of
the moment a particular
DTC is detected While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to
normal mode (Power supply position is “LOCK”)
SLEEP>OFF While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to
normal mode (Power supply position is “OFF”.)
LOCK>ACC While turning power supply position from “LOCK” to “ACC”
ACC>ON While turning power supply position from “ACC” to “IGN”
RUN>ACC While turning power supply position
from “RUN” to “ACC” (Vehicle
is stopping and selector lever is except P position.)
CRANK>RUN While turning power su
pply position from “CRANKING” to “RUN”
(From cranking up the engine to run it)
RUN>URGENT While turning power su
pply position from “RUN“ to “ACC” (Emer-
gency stop operation)
ACC>OFF While turning power supply position from “ACC” to “OFF”
OFF>LOCK While turning power supply position from “OFF” to “LOCK”
OFF>ACC While turning power supply position from “OFF” to “ACC”
ON>CRANK While turning po wer supply position from “IGN” to “CRANKING”
OFF>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode (Power supply posi-
tion is “OFF”.) to low power consumption mode
LOCK>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode (Power supply posi-
tion is “LOCK”.) to low power consumption mode
LOCK Power supply position is “LOCK” (Ignition switch OFF with steer-
ing is locked.)
OFF Power supply position
is “OFF” (Ignition switch OFF with steering
is unlocked.)
ACC Power supply position is “ACC” (Ignition switch ACC)
ON Power supply position is “IGN” (Ignition switch ON with engine
stopped)
ENGINE RUN Power supply posi
tion is “RUN” (Ignition switch ON with engine
running)
CRANKING Power supply position is “CRANKING” (At engine cranking)
IGN Counter 0 - 39 The number of times that ignition switch is turned ON after DTC is detected
 The number is 0 when a malfunction is detected now.
 The number increases like 1
→ 2 → 3...38 → 39 after returning to the normal condition
whenever ignition switch OFF → ON.
 The number is fixed to 39 until the self-diagnosis results are erased if it is over 39.
Service item Setting item Setting
CUSTOM A/LIGHT SETTING MODE 1*
1Normal
MODE 2 More sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON earlier than normal opera-
tion)
MODE 3 More sensitive setting than MODE 2 (Turns ON earlier than MODE 2)
MODE 4 Less sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON later than normal operation)
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EXL-24
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
*1: Factory setting
*
2: For models for Canada, this item is displayed but is not operated.
DATA MONITOR
BATTERY SAVER SET On*1With the exterior lamp battery saver function
Off Without the exterior lamp battery saver function
ILL DELAY SET MODE 1*
145 sec.
Sets delay timer function timer operation time
(All doors closed)
MODE 2
Without the
function
MODE 3 30 sec.
MODE 4 60 sec.
MODE 5 90 sec.
MODE 6 120 sec.
MODE 7 150 sec.
MODE 8 180 sec.
AUTO LIGHT LOGIC SET*
2
MODE 1*1With twilight ON custom & with wiper INT, LO and HI
MODE 2 With twilight ON custom & with wiper LO and HI
MODE 3 With twilight ON custom & without
MODE 4 Without twilight ON custom & with wiper INT, LO and HI
MODE 5 Without twilight ON custom & with wiper LO and HI
MODE 6 Without twilight ON custom & without
Service item Setting item Setting
Monitor item
[Unit] Description
PUSH SW
[On/Off] The switch status input from push-button ignition switch
ENGINE STATE
[Stop/Stall/Crank/Run] The engine status received from ECM via CAN communication
VEH SPEED 1
[km/h] The value of the vehicle speed received from combination meter via CAN communi-
cation
TURN SIGNAL R
[On/Off]
Each switch status that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
TURN SIGNAL L
[On/Off]
TA I L L A M P S W
[On/Off]
HI BEAM SW
[On/Off]
HEAD LAMP SW1
[On/Off]
HEAD LAMP SW2
[On/Off]
PASSING SW
[On/Off]
AUTO LIGHT SW
[On/Off]
FR FOG SW
[On/Off]
RR FOG SW
[On/Off]
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but can not monitored
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)EXL-27
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000006368066
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following systems to check their operation.
 Oil pressure warning lamp
 Rear window defogger
 Front wiper (LO, HI)
 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp
 Headlamp (LO, HI)
 A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Operation Procedure
CAUTION:
Never perform auto active test in the following conditions.
 Engine is running.
 CONSULT-III is connected.
1. Close the hood and lift the wiper arms from the windshield. (Prevent windshield damage due to wiper
operation)
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, pr ess the driver door switch 10 times. Then turn the
ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Close passenger door.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
CAUTION:
Engine starts when ignition switch is turned ON while brake pedal is depressed.
5. The oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking when the auto active test starts.
6. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
 When auto active test has to be cancelled halfw ay through test, turn the ignition switch OFF.
 When auto active test is not activated, door swit ch may be the cause. Check door switch. Refer to DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Inspection in Auto Active Test
When auto active test is actuated, the following operation sequence is repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection location Operation
1 Oil pressure warning lamp Blinks continuously during operation of auto active test
2 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
3 Front wiper LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
4 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp 10 seconds
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)EXL-31
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*: Operates while the engine is running. EXTERNAL LAMPS
Off OFF
TAIL Operates the tail lamp relay.
Lo Operates the headlamp low relay.
Hi
Operates the headlamp low relay and ON/OFF the headlamp high relay at 1 sec-
ond intervals.
Fog Operates the front fog lamp relay.
Test item Operation Description
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AFS)EXL-33
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CAUTION:
Start the engine when using “ACTIVE TEST”.
NOTE:
“Fast” operation speed is as three times fast as “Slow”.Test item Operation Item Description
LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT Origin Fast Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the normal speed.
Peak Fast Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 15
° in the nor-
mal speed.
Origin Slow Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the speed at the initial-
ization.
Peak Slow Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 15
° in the
speed at the initialization.
LOW BEAM TEST LEFT Origin Fast Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the normal speed.
Peak Fast Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 17
° in the nor-
mal speed.
Origin Slow Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the speed at the initializa-
tion.
Peak Slow Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 17
° in the speed
at the initialization.
LEVELIZER TEST Origin
Changes the aiming motor drive signal to approximately 70% of the battery
voltage. Moves the headlamp upward and downward.
Peak Changes the aiming motor drive signal to approximately 15% of the battery
voltage. Moves the headlamp upward and downward.
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTEXL-61
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLAC ING CONTROL UNIT (AFS CONTROL
UNIT)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLAC ING CONTROL UNIT (AFS CONTROL
UNIT) : Description
INFOID:0000000006213923
Perform “LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT” with CONSUL T-III when replacing the AFS control unit.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (AFS CONTROL
UNIT) : Special Repair Requirement
INFOID:0000000006213924
1.LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT
Perform “LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT”.
>> Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special Repair Requirement".
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SEN-
SOR)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) :
Description
INFOID:0000000006213925
Perform “LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT” with CONS ULT-III when replacing the height sensor.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) :
Special Repair Requirement
INFOID:0000000006213926
1.LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT
Perform “LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT”.
>> Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special Repair Requirement".
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213927
Perform “LEVELIZER ADJUSTME NT” when installing, removing, and replacing the height sensor and the sus-
pension components.
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : S pecial Repair RequirementINFOID:0000000006213928
CAUTION:
If perform aiming adjustment after the levelizer initia lization, be sure to start the engine running after
turning ignition switch OFF.
1.CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION
1. Park the vehicle in the straight-forward position.
2. Unload the vehicle (no passenger aboard).
>> GO TO 2.
2.LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT
CONSULT-III WORK SUPPORT
1. Select “LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT” of ADAPTIVE LIGHT work support item.
2. Select “START”.
3. When “ADJUSTMENT IS CO MPLETED”, select “END”.
CAUTION:
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B2503, B2504 SWIVEL ACTUATOREXL-63
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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
B2503, B2504 SWIVEL ACTUATOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006213929
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
*: Initialization is not included.
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC ERASE
Erase the DTC memory of AFS with CONSULT-III.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CONFIRMATION DTC SELECTION
Select “B2503” or “B2504” for confirmation.
Which DTC is confirmation?
B2503 >> GO TO 3.
B2504 >> GO TO 4.
3.DTC CONFIRMATION (B2503)
1. Steer to the straight-forward position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn AFS switch ON.
4. Turn the headlamp ON.
5. Shift the selector lever to “N”.
6. Steer to the right. (Rotate it once or more.)
7. Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III.
Is DTC
“B2503” detected?
YES >> Refer to EXL-64, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
4.DTC CONFIRMATION (B2504)
1. Steer to the straight-forward position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn AFS switch ON.
4. Turn the headlamp ON.
5. Drive at 25 km/h (15.5 MPH) or more.
6. Steer to the left. (Rotate it once or more.)
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detection condition Possible cause
B2503 Swivel actuator [RH] AFS control unit indicates an applicable DTC when detecting any of the following conditions continuous-
ly for 2 seconds or more.
 AFS control unit-recognized swivel position differs extremely from the swivel position sensor-input
value while the swivel operating.
*
 The swivel position sensor signal does not change even though AFS control unit transmits the swivel
motor driving signal while the swivel operating
*.
 The swivel motor short and open is detected while
the swivel operating
*.
 The swivel position sensor power supply is 6 V or more, or 4 V or less.
 The swivel position sensor signal is 0.25 V or less, or 4.75 V or more. Swivel position sensor
 Swivel position sensor
 Harness and connector
 AFS control unit
Swivel motor
Swivel motor
 Harness and connector
 AFS control unit
B2504 Swivel actuator [LH]
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