2001 INFINITI QX4 steering

TELEPHONE STEERING SWITCH CHECK=NBEL0184S14
1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STEERING SWITCH
Check power supply for steering switch.
Does horn work?
Ye s©Check the following.
I10A fuse (No. 54, located in fuse and fusible link box)
IHorn relay
IHarness for open or short
No©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK STEERING SWITCH SUB-HARNESS
1. Remove driver's air bag module. For removal procedure, refer to RS section.
2. Check steering switch sub-harness for open or short and ground screw.
For details of the harness circuit, refer to ªSTEERING SWITCHº, EL-30.
OK or NG
OK©Check harness for open or short between telephone steering switch and IVCS unit. If the
circuit is OK, replace telephone steering switch.
NG©Replace or repair the harness.
Trouble Diagnoses for Intermittent IncidentNBEL0185DESCRIPTIONNBEL0185S01An intermittent incident may be occurring if all of the following conditions exist.
IBoth ªMAYDAYº emergency and ªINFORMATIONº indicators have shown that the system is malfunction-
ing.
ICONSULT-II self-diagnosis result screen indicates a trouble code with ªTIME=1orgreaterº.
IThe INFINITI Communicator system has not been previously serviced.
To find out the cause of a malfunction, follow the procedures shown below.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-377

SEL683V
System Description=NBEL0228OUTLINENBEL0228S01The Navigation System (Multi-AV System) relies upon three sens-
ing devices in order to determine vehicle location at regular time
intervals.
1. Vehicle speed sensor: Determines the distance the vehicle has
traveled.
2. Gyro (Angular velocity sensor): Determines vehicle steering
angle and directional change.
3. GPS antenna (GPS data): Determines vehicle forward move-
ment and direction.
The data provided by the three sensing functions together with a
comparison of the mapping information read from the CD-ROM
drive permit accurate determination of the vehicle's current location
and subsequent course (map matching). The information appears
on a liquid crystal display.
This comparison of GPS data (vehicle position sensing) and map
matching permits precise determination of vehicle location.
SEL684V
Position Sensor Operating PrinciplesNBEL0228S0101The sensor determines current vehicle location by calculating the
previously sensed position, the distance traveled from this position,
and the directional changes occurring during this travel.
1. Distance traveled
The distance traveled is calculated using signals received from
the vehicle speed sensor. The sensor automatically compen-
sates for the slightly reduced wheel and tire diameter resulting
from tire wear.
2. Forward movement (Direction)
Changes in the direction of forward movement are calculated
by the gyro (angular velocity sensor) and the GPS antenna
(GPS data). Each of these functions has its advantage and
disadvantages. Depending upon conditions, one function takes
precedence over the other to accurately determine the direc-
tion of forward movement.
Function type Advantage Disadvantage
Gyro (Angular
velocity sen-
sor)IAble to accurately detect
minute changes in steering
angle and direction.ICalculation errors may
accumulate over a long
period of continuous
vehicle travel.
GPS antenna
(GPS data)IAble to sense vehicle travel
in four general directions
(North, South, East, and
West)IUnable to detect direction
of vehicle travel at low
vehicle speeds.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description
EL-386

SEL685V
Map MatchingNBEL0228S0102Map matching allows the driver to compare the sensed vehicle
location data with the road map contained in the CD-ROM drive.
Vehicle position is marked on the CD-ROM map. This permits the
driver to accurately determine his/her present position on the high-
way and to make appropriate course decisions.
When GPS data reception is poor during travel, the vehicle posi-
tion is not amended. At this time, manual manipulation of the CD-
ROM map position marker is required.
SEL686V
Map matching permits the driver to make priority judgments about
possible appropriate roads other than the one currently being trav-
eled.
If there is an error in the distance or direction of travel, there will
also be an error in the relative position of other routes. When two
routes are closely parallel to one another, the indicated position for
both routes will be nearly the same priority. This is so that, slight
changes in the steering direction may cause the marker to indicate
both routes alternately.
SEL687V
Newly constructed roads may not appear on the CD-ROM map. In
this case, map matching is not possible. Changes in the course of
a road will also prevent accurate map matching.
When driving on a road not shown on the CD-ROM map, the posi-
tion marker used for map matching may indicate a different route.
Even after returning to a route shown on the map, the position
marker may jump to the position currently detected.
SEL526V
GPS (Global Positioning System)NBEL0228S0103GPS 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,
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-387

SEL690V
Gyro (Angular Speed Sensor)NBEL0228S0204IThe oscillator gyro sensor is used to detect changes in vehicle
steering angle.
IThe oscillator gyro periodically senses oscillatory variation at
the oscillation terminals. This variation is caused by changes
in the vehicle angular velocity. Voltage variations are sensed
by ceramic voltage sensors at the left and right sides of the
terminals. Vehicle angular velocity corresponds directly with
these changes in voltage.
IThe gyro is built into the display & navigation (NAVI) control
unit.
MAP DISPLAY
BIRDVIEW
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SEL636X
BIRDVIEWTNBEL0228S0205The BIRDVIEWTprovides a detailed and easily seen display of
road conditions covering the vehicle's immediate to distant area.
SEL691V
DescriptionNBEL0228S0206IDisplay area: Trapezoidal representation showing approximate
distances (Wn, D, and Wd).
ITen horizontal grid lines indicate display width while six verti-
cal grid lines indicate display depth and direction.
IDrawing line area shows open space, depth, and immediate
front area. Each area is to a scale of approximately 5:6:25.
IWhen the ªZMþº button is pushed, the view point height is
increased. Pushing the ªZM+º button decreases the height.
Pushing the ªZMþº button or the ªZM+º button during operation
indicates the scale change and the view point height at the
left-hand side of the screen.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-389

This Condition is Not Abnormal=NBEL0235EXAMPLE OF BASIC OPERATIONAL ERRORSNBEL0235S01
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
No image is dis-
played.Monitor brightness control is set to full dark. Readjust monitor brightness.
Map does not appear
on display.Map CD is not inserted or inserted upside down. Insert the map CD with the label facing up.
Map mode is turned OFF. Press the ªMAPº button.
No guide tone is
heard.
Voice guide adjustment OFF/Volume is set to the
lowest or highest level.Adjust the voice guide level.
Voice guide volume
is too high or too low.
Dark display/Slow
image movementLow vehicle interior temperatureWait until vehicle interior temperature rises to appro-
priate level.
Small black or white
dots appear on the
screen.Unique liquid crystal display phenomena No problem
ªUnable to read CDº
message appears
only during specified
operation.Map CD surface is tainted/CD surface is partially
scratched.Check map CD surface. If dirty, wipe clean with a
soft cloth.
If map CD surface is damaged, replace the CD.
Area place names are not displayed.
If area place names do not appear on the map display, these names may not be available. Use the BIRD-
VIEW
Tflat surface map display function. Display output may differ. Note the items related to BIRDVIEWT
below.
IPriority is given to the display of place names in the direction of vehicle travel.
IExtended display of vehicle travel distance for both surfaces and steering angle (flat directional changes).
This phenomenon disappears after the display image has been replaced by another one.
IThe names of route and area might vary between the immediate front area and distance front area.
IAlphanumeric display characters are limited to maintain display simplicity and clarity. Display details may
differ with time and place.
IIdentical place and road names may appear on the display at more than one location.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition is Not Abnormal
EL-423

EXAMPLE OF CURRENT VEHICLE POSITION MARKER ERROR=NBEL0235S02The navigation system reads the vehicle distance and steering angle data. Because the vehicle is moving,
there will be an error in the current position indication. After the error appears, drive the vehicle for a short
distance. Stop the vehicle. If the position marker does not return to its original position, perform ªADJUST
CURRENT LOCATIONº (EL-411).
SEL698V
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-424

Possible cause Drive condition Service procedure
AreaSlippery road surfaceOn wet, icy, or gravel road where
frequent wheel slippage occurs, dis-
tance calculations may be errone-
ous. The position marker may show
the vehicle to be in inaccurate posi-
tion.
If the position marker does not
move to the correct position
even after the vehicle has been
driven approximately 10 km (6
miles), perform ªADJUST CUR-
RENT LOCATIONº (EL-411). If
necessary, perform ªSPEED
CALIBRATIONº (EL-409). Slanted areaHilly areas where the road has
banked curves. When the vehicle
enters these banked curves, there
may be an error in steering angle
measurement. The position marker
may show the vehicle to be in inac-
curate position.
Map
dataMap display for a given road does not appear.
SEL699V
When the vehicle is driven on a
newly constructed road that does
not appear on the existing map.
Map marking and calibration are not
possible. The position marker may
indicate inaccurate position in close
proximity to the actual position.
Subsequently, when the vehicle is
driven on a road which is available
as map data, the position marker
may still indicate an inaccurate posi-
tion.
The vehicle is driven on a road whose course
has been altered (usually to improve the road or
to eliminate some hazard).
SEL700V
When the map data shown on the
display and the actual conditions are
different. Map matching will not be
possible. The position marker may
indicate inaccurate position in close
proximity to the actual position. If
the vehicle is driven on the indicated
road, further errors may occur.
Vehicle Use of tire chains (Stormy weather)Tire chains will affect distance sens-
ing. The position marker may indi-
cate inaccurate position.If the position marker does not
move to the correct position
even after the vehicle has been
driven approximately 10 km (6
miles), perform ªSPEED CALI-
BRATIONº (EL-409). After
removing the tire chains, sens-
ing accuracy may recover by
itself.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-425

Possible cause:
Ð: Vehicle running ---: IndicationDrive condition Service procedure
Loca-
tionParking lot or similar area
SEL709V
When the vehicle is driven in a park-
ing lot or similar area, such as in an
area not normally marked as a road
on map, during map matching, the
system may select nearby roads.
This error may continue after the
vehicle exits the parking area and
begins to run on ordinary roads.
Vehicle operation in a parking area
may involve frequent turns and up
and/or down operation. Directional
sensing errors may occur leading to
subsequent route and position mis-
takes.
Turntable
SEL710V
When the ignition switch is OFF (the
usual situation when the vehicle is
on a turntable), the navigation sys-
tem receives no data from the gyro
(angular velocity sensor). When the
turntable rotates, no directional
change is sensed. During subse-
quent vehicle operation, directional
and route errors may occur.
Position marker displays a completely different location
In circumstances such as those described below, GPS signal reception conditions may result in an erroneous
position of the position marker. Perform ªADJUST CURRENT LOCATIONº (EL-411).
NOTE:
IWhen GPS satellite signal reception conditions are poor, the position of position marker may be errone-
ous. If correction is not made immediately, the position marker error will be compounded and a completely
different location will be indicated. In an area where GPS satellite signal reception conditions are good,
the system can be returned to normal operation.
IThe vehicle is driven aboard a car ferry or is towed for some distance with the ignition switch OFF. Vehicle
movement is not sensed. Current location calculations do not occur and current location data does not
appear on the display screen. Use GPS to accurately determine actual vehicle position. The system can
be returned to normal operation when the GPS satellite signal reception conditions are good.
Position marker jumps
In circumstances such as those described below, the position marker may jump as a result of automatic cur-
rent location corrections made by the system.
During map matching
IDuring map matching, the position marker may jump from one spot to another. In this case, it may be cor-
rected to a wrong road or to an area where no road exist.
GPS location correcting
IVehicle current location is sensed using the GPS data. Positional calibration is performed. The position
marker continues to be in the wrong position. It may jump about from one area of the screen to another.
In this case, it may be corrected to a wrong road or to an area where no road exist.
Position marker indicates that the vehicle is in the middle of an ocean or large river
The navigation system does not distinguish between land and water surfaces. In some cases, a position
marker error may cause the display to show the vehicle above a water surface.
Position of position marker varies when the vehicle is repeatedly operated on the same road
Driving lane and steering wheel movement results in a variety of different positions of the position mark when
traveling on the same road based on sensing results by the GPS antenna and gyro (angular velocity sensor).
Slow locational correction using map matching
IThe map matching function requires verification of local data. To make the map matching function, some
distance needs to be driven.
IThe map matching function may not provide accurate performance in an area where there are numerous
parallel roads. Until the system judges the road characteristics, an incorrect position may be shown.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-428