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COMBINATION METERS
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METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
Meter illumination* is controlled by the unified meter control unit.
Ring illumination under normal operation and engine start excitement function can be turned ON/OFF with
pressing meter illumination control switch for more than 1 second.
*: Illumination for ring, meter face, pointer, dot matrix LCD and odo/trip meter
Daytime Mode
Meter illumination is adjusted to 5 steps by meter illumination control
switch (1) in daytime mode.
Nighttime Mode
Combination meter is transferred to nighttime mode with position light request signal from BCM with CAN
communication.
Meter illumination is adjusted to 16 steps by illumination control
switch (1) in nighttime. Refer to LT- 2 9 5 , "
ILLUMINATION" .
Driver Welcome Function
Ring illumination gradually turns ON when a driver gets in the vehicle with intelligent key and closes the driver
side door.
NOTE:
Ring illumination gradually turns OFF when not turning the ignition switch ON at a certain period of time.
Engine Start Excitement Function
Combination meter detects the engine start when input engine speed signal at first. Pointers of speed meter
and tachometer sweep and ring illumination gradually turns ON when combination meter detects the engine
start. Then, combination meter starts the normal control.
NOTE:
Water temperature gauge and fuel gauge do not function.
Engine start excitement function can be turned ON/OFF with pressing meter illumination control switch for
more than 1 second.
SKIB2623J
SKIB3738E

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FA I L - S A F E
Combination meter performs fail-safe operation when unified meter and A/C amp. communication is malfunc-
tion.
Solution for communication error between the unified meter & A/C amp. and combination meter
Function Specifications
Speedometer
Reset to zero by suspending communication. Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Illumination control Meter illumination When suspending communication, change to nighttime mode.
Dot matrix LCDPush engine starter
The display turns off by suspending communication. A/T position
ICC system
Buzzer The buzzer turns off by suspending communication.
Warning lamp/indicator lampABS warning lamp
The lamp turns on by suspending communication. Brake warning lamp
CRUISE warning lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
SLIP indicator lamp
A/T CHECK warning lamp
The lamp turns off by suspending communication. AWD warning lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
Door warning lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
CRUISE indicator lamp
SET indicator lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp
AFS OFF indicator lamp
Front fog indicator lamp
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator lamp
Key warning lamp

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COMBINATION METERS
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CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)NKS003U3
Refer to DI-31, "CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)" in “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP”.
Trouble DiagnosisNKS003U4
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Perform preliminary check. Refer to DI-18, "
PRELIMINARY CHECK" .
3. According to the symptom chart, make sure the cause of the symptom and repair or replace applicable
parts. Refer to DI-18, "
Symptom Chart" .
4. Does the meter operate normally? If yes, GO TO 5. If no, GO TO 2.
5. INSPECTION END
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. CHECK OPERATION SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OF COMBINATION METER
Perform self-diagnosis mode of combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "
OPERATION PROCEDURE" .
Does self
-diagnosis mode operate?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (CONSULT-II)
Perform self-diagnosis of unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-31, "
CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C
AMP)" .
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>>INSPECTION END
Malfunction detected>>Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
3. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT OF COMBINATION METER
Check power supply and ground circuit of combination meter. Refer to DI-19, "
Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair power supply and ground circuit of combination meter.
Symptom ChartNKS003U5
Symptom Diagnosis/Service procedure
Speedometer or odo/trip meter indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-20, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
Tachometer indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-21, "
Engine Speed Signal Inspection" .
Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-22, "
Engine Coolant Temperature Signal Inspection" .
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction.
Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection" .
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
A/T position indicator is malfunction. Refer to DI-59, "
A/T Indicator Is Malfunction" .

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COMBINATION METERS
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Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionNKS003U7
Symptom: Speedometer or odo/trip meter indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II, and start engine.
2. Compare the value in “SPEED METER” of “DATA MONITOR” in
“METER A/C AMP” to that in speedometer in the combination
meter during driving.
Is the value in speedometer almost same as that in the monitor?
YES >> Preform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit). Refer to BRC-22, "
CONSULT-II Functions
(ABS)" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 40 km/h (25
MPH).
2. Check voltage signal between unified meter and A/C amp. har-
ness connector and ground.
NOTE:
Maximum voltage may be 5 V due to specifications (connected units).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG-1 >> If monitor indicates “0 V” constantly, perform the following.
1. Check each unit inputting vehicle speed signal (8 pulse). Malfunction is caused by short circuit
between each unit and unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
NG-2 >> If monitor indicates “5 V” or “12 V” constantly, replace unified meter and A/C amp.
PKIB7639E
Terminals
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Unified meter and
A/C amp.connectorTerminal
M64 28 Ground
PKIB7640E
PKIA1935E

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3. CHECK CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector and unified meter and
A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
(A) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector (B).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Engine Speed Signal Inspection NKS003U8
Symptom: Tachometer indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to that of tachometer of combination
meter.
Is the value in tachometer almost same as the value in the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. (Perform self-diagnosis of
ECM when the value in the monitor indicates 8191.875
rpm. Then repair or replace the malfunction part.)
2. CHECK ECM OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “ENG SPEED” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the CON-
SULT-II screen when the engine is idling.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” of the idling speed to that of the
“ENG SPEED”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-133, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-846,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M52 1 M64 28 Yes
PKIB7641E
PKIA2090E
SKIA4367E

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COMBINATION METERS
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Engine Coolant Temperature Signal InspectionNKS003U9
Symptom: Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to the indication of water tempera-
ture gauge of combination meter.
Is the indication of water temperature gauge same as the value in
the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. [Perform self-diagnosis of ECM when the value in the monitor indi-
cates 215
C (419F). Then repair or replace the malfunction part.]
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “COOLAN TEMP/S” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the
CONSULT-II screen.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to that of the “COOLAN TEMP/S”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-133, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-846,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
Fuel Level Sensor Signal InspectionNKS003UA
Symptom:
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction.
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
NOTE:
The following symptoms are not malfunction.
Fuel level sensor unit
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the pointer
may fluctuate.
If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
Low-fuel warning lamp
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the warning lamp ON
timing may change.
Water temperature gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor C (F)
Hot Approx. 130 (266)
Middle Approx. 70 - 105 (158 - 221)
Cold Approx. 50 (122)
PKIA2091E
SKIA4368E

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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMPPFP:27760
System DescriptionNKS003UG
For the unified meter and A/C amp., the signal required for controlling the combination meter are integrated in
the A/C auto amp.
COMBINATION METER CONTROL FUNCTION
Unified meter and A/C amp. inputs necessary information for combination meter from each unit with CAN
communication and so on.
Unified meter and A/C amp. outputs signals with communication line (TX, RX) between unified meter and
A/C amp. and combination meter.
Unified meter and A/C amp. corresponds a CONSULT-II function (self-diagnostic results, CAN diagnostic
support monitor and data monitor).
Input/output Signals
Between unified meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
Unit Input from combination meter Output to combination meter
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Refuel status signal
Low-fuel warning lamp condition signal
Delivery destination data signal
Combination meter receive error signal
Combination meter specifications signal
Odo date signal
Vehicle speed signal
Turn indicator signal
High beam request signal
Ring illumination request signal
Position light request signal
Front fog lamp request signal
SET indicator lamp signal
CRUISE indicator lamp signal
Engine speed signal
Fuel level sensor signal (resistance value)
Engine coolant temperature signal
CAN communication condition signal of A/T
A/T position indicator signal
Manual mode indicator signal
A/T CHECK warning lamp signal
AWD warning lamp signal
Low tire pressure warning lamp signal
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
SLIP indicator lamp signal
ABS warning lamp signal
Brake warning lamp signal
Malfunction indicator lamp signal
Oil pressure switch signal
Door switch signal
Buzzer request signal
ICC warning lamp signal
Meter display signal
AFS OFF indicator signal

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DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch either “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR” screen.
3. When “SELECTION FROM MENU” is selected, touch individual items to be monitored. When “MAIN SIG-
NALS” is selected, main items will be monitored.
4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring, then the status of the moni-
tored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch “STOP”.
Display Item List
X: Applicable MAIN SIGNALS Monitors main signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.
SKIA4957E
Display item [Unit]MAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENUDescription
SPEED METER [km/h] or [mph] X XDisplays the value of vehicle speed signal, which is input from ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit).
SPEED OUTPUT [km/h] or [mph] X XDisplays the value of vehicle speed signal, which is transmitted to
each unit with CAN communication.
TACHO METER [rpm] X X Displays the value of engine speed signal, which is input from ECM.
W TEMP METER [
C] or [F] X XDisplays the value of engine coolant temperature signal, which is
input from ECM.
FUEL METER [lit.] X XDisplays the value, which processes a resistance signal from fuel
gauge.
DISTANCE [km] or [mile] X XDisplays the value, which is calculated by vehicle speed signal from
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), fuel gauge and fuel
consumption from ECM.
FUEL W/L [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low-fuel warning lamp.
MIL [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of malfunction indicator lamp.
AIR PRES W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low tire pressure warning lamp.
SEAT BELT W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of seat belt warning lamp.
BUZZER [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of buzzer.
DOOR W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of door warning lamp.
HI-BEAM IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of high beam indicator.
TURN IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of turn indicator.
FR FOG IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of front fog indicator.
OIL W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of oil pressure warning lamp.
VDC/TCS IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of VDC/TCS OFF indicator lamp.
ABS W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of ABS warning lamp.
SLIP IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SLIP indicator lamp.
BRAKE W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of brake warning lamp. *
KEY Y/G W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key warning lamp.