2001 INFINITI QX4 Ac system

greatly depending on the cellular network and cellular signal
strength. The system resets to ready when the system com-
pletes the dialing attempts. The vehicle owner can press the
button again if he or she still needs to contact the Communi-
cator Response Center.
IINFINITI Communicator automatically redials if communication
between the vehicle owner and Communicator Response Cen-
ter is lost for some reason.
IThe only way for a transmission to be officially terminated is for
the Communicator Response Center to send an end transmis-
sion signal, which turns off the indicator in the switch. (Com-
munication with Communicator Response Center can not be
terminated by the occupant.)
IIf the vehicle owner start the engine during a call, the conver-
sation may be interrupted. When this happens the system may
try to resume transmission once after the engine has been
started.
SEL526V
GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)NBEL0180S09GPS is the global positioning system developed and operated by
the US Department of Defense. GPS satellites (NAVSTAR) trans-
mit radio waves and orbit around the earth at an altitude of approxi-
mately 21,000 km (13,000 miles).
GPS receiver calculates the three-dimensional position of the
vehicle (latitude, longitude, and altitude from the sea level) by the
time difference of the radio wave arriving from more than four GPS
satellites (three-dimensional positioning).
When the radio wave is received from only three GPS satellites, the
two-dimensional position (latitude and longitude) is calculated,
using the altitude from the sea level data calculated by using four
GPS satellites (two-dimensional positioning).
Positioning capability is degraded in the following cases.
IIn two-dimensional positioning, when the vehicle's altitude
from the sea level changes, the precision becomes lower.
IThe location detection performance can have an error of about
100 m (300 ft) even in three-dimensional positioning with high
precision. Because the precision is influenced by the location
of GPS satellites used for positioning, the location detection
performance may drop depending on the location of GPS sat-
ellites.
IWhen the radio wave from GPS satellites cannot be received,
for example, when the vehicle is in a tunnel, in a parking lot
inside building, under an elevated superhighway or near strong
power lines, the location may not be detected. Turbulent/
electric weather conditions may also affect positioning perfor-
mance. If something is placed on the antenna, the radio wave
from GPS satellites may not be received.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-355

SEL100W
HANDSETNBEL0180S10NOTE:
IIf an optional handset is installed, INFINITI Communicator can
be used as a normal cellular phone.
IIf INFINITI Communicator is activated when INFINITI Commu-
nicator system's cellular phone is in use, the current phone
transmission will be cut and INFINITI Communicator will dial
the Communicator Response Center. The cellular handset will
be disabled, and communication with the Communicator
Response Center operator will be carried out through the
hands-free microphone.
IAfter communication with Communicator Response Center is
finished, the handset last number memory will be erased.
IWhile INFINITI Communicator is activated, the handset
becomes inoperative and all communication with the operator
is accomplished via the hands-free phone. When an activation
is terminated, the handset will be unlocked.
SEL588VA
TEL SWITCHNBEL0180S11When any of the TEL switches is pressed, the TEL switch which is
combined with the multiplex transmitting unit sends operational
commands to the IVCS unit. TEL switch has following three func-
tions.
IVolume adjust
IPlacing re-dial call
IPlacing memorized call (The telephone numbers are stored in
the handset. A maximum of 6 memories are operative.)
VOLUME SwitchNBEL0180S1103Voice volume from the front RH speaker can be adjusted by using
the VOLUME switch.
SEND/END Switch Operation (Without Navigation
System)
NBEL0180S1101IWhen a call is received, press SEND/END switch to permit
conversation.
IAt the completion of the conversation, press the SEND/END
switch to terminate the call.
ITo re-dial the last phone number, press SEND/END switch.
MEMORY Switch Operation (Without Navigation
System)
NBEL0180S1102IA maximum of 6 telephone numbers which stored in the
memory of the handset can be dialed by MEMORY switch
operation.
IThe last phone number is erased if the ignition switch is turned
off or if the INFINITI Communicator system has been activated.
IFor the procedure to input telephone numbers, refer to the
handset operation manual.
ITo select memory 1 to 6, push MEMORY switch A or B. Every
push on the switch changes the memory as follows.
SWITCH A: Memory 1,2,3,OFF
SWITCH B: Memory 4,5,6,OFF
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-356

After selecting memory, push SEND/END switch to make a
call.
NOTE:
Memory switches are not functional unless handset is
installed.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-357

SEL331X
CONSULT-IINBEL0183CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURENBEL0183S011. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Insert UEN99A program card in to CONSULT-II.
3. Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
SEL762W
4. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
5. Touch ªSTARTº.
SEL763W
6. Touch ªIVCSº.
SEL763W
7. Perform each diagnostic item according to the item application
chart as follows:
8. When CONSULT-II inspection is terminated, follow the proce-
dure shown below.
a. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears, then turn off CONSULT-II.
b. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
c. Disconnect CONSULT-II DDL connector.
NOTE:
If the DDL connector is disconnected before turning ignition
switch to ªOFFº position, INFINITI communicator may not
operate properly.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
CONSULT-II
EL-363

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.
SEL440W
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº MODENBEL0183S03How to Perform Self-diagnosisNBEL0183S03011. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
2. Touch ªSTARTº.
SEL441W
3. If no malfunction is detected, CONSULT-II will show ªNO DTCº.
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EL-364

SEL442W
IIf trouble codes are displayed with ªTIME = 0º, repair/replace
the system according to ªSYMPTOM CHART 1 (SELF-DIAG-
NOSIS ITEM)º, EL-369.
IIn this case, both ªMAYDAYº and ªINFORMATIONº indicator
lamps illuminate for more than 30 seconds while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
NOTE:
The time data in CONSULT-II ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode
displays the number of ignition switch cycles without the
same malfunctioning occurring.
SEL443W
IIf trouble codes are displayed with ªTIME=1orgreaterº, it
means that the trouble code is historical data. So no further
diagnosis is required.
NOTE:
If trouble codes are displayed with ªTIME=1orgreaterº even
though the INFINITI Communicator has never been serviced.
Intermittent incidents may occur. Check the system, refer to
ªTrouble Diagnoses for Intermittent Incidentº, EL-377.
IIf the system does not detect any trouble, the IVCS indicators
will turn off after bulb check (self-diagnosis) is completed while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
NOTE:
IThe trouble codes cannot be erased by CONSULT-II.
IAfter 50 ignition cycles, the trouble codes are no longer
displayed in the CONSULT-II ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº
mode.
IThe IVCS unit does not count the ignition switch cycles
unless the ignition switch is OFF for more than 3 minutes
between each ignition switch cycle.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EL-365

Trouble DiagnosesNBEL0184WORK FLOWNBEL0184S01
SEL101WA
*1: EL-364
*2: EL-369*3: EL-369
*4: EL-370*5: EL-379
WARNING:
IWhenever possible, set the system to ªDemonstration
modeº if INFINITI Communicator system needs to be acti-
vated during service procedures. (For details of the dem-
onstration mode, refer to EL-379.)
IIf you activate the INFINITI Communicator system (when
the system is not in the demonstration mode), the Com-
municator Response Center operator may dispatch police.
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses
EL-368

SEL532V
PRELIMINARY CHECKNBEL0184S021. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check ªMAYDAYº, ªINFORMATIONº, ªREDIALº and ªNO SER-
VICEº indicator lamps operation.
SEL516V
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.
SEL517V
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