2006 INFINITI QX56 ignition

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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1. CHECK SPEEDOMETER
Confirm that speedometer is functioning.
Is speedometer functioning?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to DI-19, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
2. CHECK FUEL GAUGE
Confirm that fuel gauge is functioning.
Is fuel gauge functioning?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor Unit Inspection" .
3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Check CAN communication line. Refer to AV- 1 4 0 , "
CAN Communication Line Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace display control unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT" .
NG >> After filling out CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet, GO TO LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNI-
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1. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL
Check ignition signal. Refer to AV- 1 3 4 , "
Ignition Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> After filling out CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet, GO TO LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNI-
CATION" .
2. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
Check vehicle speed signal. Refer to AV- 1 3 2 , "
Vehicle Speed Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace display control unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT" .
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.
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1. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL
Check ignition signal. Refer to AV- 1 3 4 , "
Ignition Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.
2. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
Check vehicle speed signal. Refer to AV- 1 3 2 , "
Vehicle Speed Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.

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1. DRIVING TEST 1
1. Scroll the map screen to display the area to make correction. Press “ENTER” and select “CURRENT
LOCATION CORRECTION ”.
2. Correct direction of the vehicle mark.
3. Perform the distance correction of the "CONFIRMATION/ADJUSTMENT" mode. Note: Normally, adjustment is not necessary because this system has automatic distance correction func-
tion. However, when a tire chain is fitted, adjustment in accordance with the tire diameter ratio must be
made.
4. Are symptoms malfunctioning to the AV- 1 5 8 , "
Example of Symptoms Judged Not Malfunction" after driv-
ing the vehicle?
YES or NO
YES >> Limit of the location detection capacity of the navigation system.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. DRIVING TEST 2

Did any malfunction occur when the proper test in the following test patterns is performed?

Test pattern
Driving test finds the difference between the symptoms monitored with and without each sensor.
–Test pattern 1: Test method with no GPS location correction
Disconnect GPS antenna connector connected to the NAVI control unit. Accurately adjust the current
location and the direction, then drive the vehicle.
–Test pattern 2: Test method with no map-matching
Accurately adjust the current location and the direction. Eject the map DVD-ROM from the NAVI control
unit with ignition switch turned to OFF, then drive the vehicle. After driving, insert the map DVD-ROM back
in the unit, display the track of the vehicle on the map screen and compare it with the actual road configu-
ration.

Sample tests
– matching or by GPS>
Perform test pattern 1.
–
Perform test pattern 1 & 2.
Compare the track of the vehicle on the map screen and the actual road configuration. For fairly accurate
tracking, plotting shall be made every several hundred meters (feet).
–
Perform test pattern 1 & 2.
Drive on a road of which distance is accurately known (by utilizing distance posts on a highway). Calculate
the rate of change (increased/decreased) of the distance by comparing with the actual distance.
Correction = A/B
A: Distance shown on the screen
B: Actual distance
YES or NO
YES >>
If adjustment is insufficient, perform adjustment again.

If any error is found in the map, please contact map data supplier. Refer to Navigation System
Owner's Manual for contact information.

Replace NAVI control unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 8 , "NAVI CONTROL UNIT" .
NO >> Limit of the location detection capacity of the navigation system.

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BASIC OPERATION
VEHICLE MARK
SymptomCause Remedy
No image is shown. Display brightness adjustment is set fully to
DARK side. Adjust the display brightness.
No guide sound is heard.
Audio guide volume is too low or
too high. Volume control is set to OFF, MIN or MAX. Adjust the audio guide volume.
Audio guidance is not available while the vehicle
is driving on a dark pink route.
System is not malfunctioning.
Screen is too dark.
Motion of the image is too slow. Temperature inside the vehicle is low.
Wait until the temperature inside the vehicle
reaches the proper temperature.
Small black or bright spots appear
on the screen. Symptom peculiar to a liquid crystal display (dis-
play unit). System is not malfunction.
Symptom
Cause Remedy
Map screen and BIRDVIEW ™
Name of the place varies with the
screen. Some thinning of the character data is done to
prevent the display becoming to complex. In
some cases and in some locations, the display
contents may differ.
The same place name, street name, etc. may not
be displayed every time on account of the data
processing. System is not malfunctioning.
Vehicle mark is not positioned cor-
rectly. Vehicle is transferred by ferry or by towing after its
ignition switch is turned to OFF. Drive the vehicle for a while in the GPS sat-
ellite signal receiving condition.
Screen will not switch to nighttime
mode after the lighting switch is
turned ON. The daytime screen is selected by the
“SWITCH
SCREENS ” when the last time the screen dim-
ming setting is done.
Switching between daytime/nighttime screen may
be inhibited by the automatic illumination adjust-
ment function. Perform screen dimming and select the
nighttime screen by
“SWITCH SCREENS ”.
Map screen will not scroll in accor-
dance with the vehicle travel. Current location is not displayed.
Press “MAP ” button to display the current
location.
Vehicle mark will not be shown. Current location is not displayed. Press “MAP ” button to display the current
location.
Accuracy indicator (GPS satellite
mark) on the map screen stays
gray. GPS satellite signal is intercepted because the
vehicle is in or behind a building.
Move the vehicle out to an open space.
GPS satellite signal cannot be received because
an obstacle is placed on top of the instrument
panel. Do not place anything in the center on top of
the display.
GPS satellites are not visible from current loca-
tion. Wait until GPS satellites are visible by mov-
ing the vehicle.
Vehicle location accuracy is low. Accuracy indicator (GPS satellite mark) on the map screen stays gray. Current location is not determined.
Vehicle speed setting by the vehicle speed pulse
has been deviated (advanced or retarded) from
the actual vehicle speed because tire chain is fit-
ted or the system has been used on another vehi-
cle. Drive the vehicle for a while [for approx. 30
minutes at approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH)] and
the deviation will be automatically adjusted.
If advancement or retard still occur, perform
the distance adjustment by CONFIRMA-
TION/ADJUSTMENT mode of diagnosis
function.
Map data has error or omission. (Vehicle mark is
always deviated to the same position.) As a rule, an updated map DVD
–ROM will
be released once a year.

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PlaceIn a parking lot
When driving in a parking lot, or other loca-
tion where there are no roads on the map,
matching may place the vehicle mark on a
nearby road. When the vehicle returns to
the road, the vehicle mark may have devi-
ated from the correct location.
When driving in circle or turning the steer-
ing wheel repeatedly, direction errors accu-
mulate, and the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct location.
If after travelling about 10 km (6
miles) the correct location has
not been restored, perform
location correction and, if nec-
essary, direction correction.
Turntable
When the ignition switch is OFF, the navi-
gation system cannot get the signal from
the gyroscope (angular speed sensor).
Therefore, the displayed direction may be
wrong and the correct road may not be
easily returned to after rotating the vehicle
on a turntable with the ignition OFF.
Slippery roads On snow, wet roads, gravel, or other roads
where tires may slip easily, accumulated
mileage errors may cause the vehicle mark
to deviate from the correct road.
Slopes When parking in sloped garages, when
travelling on banked roads, or in other
cases where the vehicle turns when tilted,
an error in the turning angle will occur, and
the vehicle mark may deviate from the
road.
Map data Road not displayed on the map screen
When driving on new roads or other roads
not displayed on the map screen, map
matching does not function correctly and
matches the location to a nearby road.
When the vehicle returns to a road which is
on the map, the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct road.
Different road pattern
(Changed due to repair) If the road pattern stored in the map data
and the actual road pattern are different,
map matching does not function correctly
and matches the location to a nearby road.
The vehicle mark may deviate from the
correct road.
Vehicle Use of tire chains When tire chains are used, the mileage is
not correctly detected, and the vehicle
mark may deviate from the correct road.Drive the vehicle for a while. If
the distance still deviates,
adjust it by using the distance
adjustment function. (If the tire
chain is removed, recover the
original value.)
Cause (condition)
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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CURRENT-LOCATION MARK SHOWS A POSITION WHICH IS COMPLETELY WRONG
In the following cases, the current-location mark may appear on completely different position in the map
depending on the GPS satellite signal receiving conditions. In this case, perform location correction and direc-
tion correction.

When location correction has not been done
–If the receiving conditions of the GPS satellite signal is poor, or if the current-location mark becomes out of
place, it may move to a completely different location and not come back if location correction is not done.
The position will be corrected if the GPS signal can be received.

When the vehicle has traveled by ferry, or when the vehicle has been towed
–Because calculation of the current location cannot be done when travelling with the ignition OFF, for
example when traveling by ferry or when being towed, the location before travel is displayed. If the precise
location can be detected with GPS, the location will be corrected.
CURRENT-LOCATION MARK JUMPS
In the following cases, the current-location mark may appear to jump as a result of automatic correction of the
current location.

When map-matching has been done
–If the current location and the current-location mark are different when map-matching is done, the current-
location mark may seem to jump. At this time, the location may be “corrected” to the wrong road or to a
location which is not on a road.

When GPS location correction has been done
–If the current location and the current-location mark are different when the location is corrected using GPS
measurements, the current-location mark may seem to jump. At this time, the location may be “corrected”
to a location which is not on a road.
Precautions
for driving Just after the engine is started
If the vehicle is driven just after the engine
is started when the gyroscope (angular
speed sensor) correction is not completed,
the vehicle can lose its direction and may
have deviated from the correct location. Wait for a short while before
driving after starting the engine.
Continuous driving without stopping When driving long distances without stop- ping, direction errors may accumulate, and
the current-location mark may deviate from
the correct road. Stop and adjust the orientation.
Abusive driving Spinning the wheels or engaging in other
kinds of abusive driving may result in the
system being unable perform correct
detection, and may cause the vehicle mark
to deviate from the correct road. If after travelling about 10 km (6
miles) the correct location has
not been restored, perform
location correction and, if nec-
essary, direction correction.
How to cor-
rect location Position correction accuracy
If the accuracy of location settings is poor,
accuracy may be reduced when the correct
road cannot be found, particularly in places
where there are many roads. Enter in the road displayed on
the screen with an accuracy of
approx. 1mm.
Caution: Whenever possible,
use detailed map for the cor-
rection.
Direction when location is corrected
If the accuracy of location settings during
correction is poor, accuracy may be
reduced afterwards. Perform direction correction.
Cause (condition)
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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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When BCM is in sleep mode, transistors of OUTPUT 1 and 5 stop the output, and BCM enters low-cur-
rent-consumption mode. OUTPUTS (2, 3, and 4) turn ON-OFF at 60 ms intervals, and receives lighting
switch input only.
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
CAN communication allows a high rate of information through the two communication lines (CAN-L, CAN-H)
connecting the various control units in the system. Each control unit transmits/receives data, but selectively
reads required data only.
BCM STATUS CONTROL
BCM changes its status depending on the operation status in order to reduce power consumption.
1. CAN communication status

With ignition switch ON, CAN communicates with other control units normally.

Control by BCM is being operated properly.

When ignition switch is OFF, switching to sleep mode is possible.

Even when ignition switch is OFF, if CAN communication with IPDM E/R and combination meter is
active, CAN communication status is active.
2. Sleep transient status

This status shuts down CAN communication when ignition switch is turned OFF.

It transmits sleep request signal to IPDM E/R and combination meter.

Two seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, CAN communication switches to inac-
tive status.
3. CAN communication inactive status

With ignition switch OFF, CAN communication is not active.

With ignition switch OFF, control performed only by BCM is active.

Three seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, CAN communication switches to
inactive status.
4. Sleep status
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BCM is activated with low current consumption mode.

CAN communication is not active.

When CAN communication operation is detected, it switches to CAN communication status.

When a state of the following switches changes, it switches to CAN communication state:
–Ignition switch
–Key switch (insert)
–Hazard switch
–Main door lock/unlock switch
–Front door switch (LH, RH)
–Rear door switch (LH, RH)
–Back latch (door ajar switch)
–Glass hatch ajar switch
–Combination switch (passing, lighting switch 1st position, front fog lamp)
–Keyfob (lock/unlock signal)
–Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)

When control performed only by BCM is required by switch, it shifts to CAN communication inactive
mode.

Status of combination switch reading function is changed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM DIRECTLY

Power door lock system. Refer to BL-16, "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM" .

Remote keyless entry system. Refer to BL-44, "REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM" .

Power window system. Refer to GW-15, "POWER WINDOW SYSTEM" . NOTE

Sunroof system. Refer to RF-10, "SUNROOF" . NOTE

Room lamp timer. Refer to LT- 1 3 4 , "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP" .

Warning chime system. Refer to DI-43, "WARNING CHIME" .

Turn signal and hazard warning lamps system. Refer to LT- 8 0 , "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LAMPS" .

Trailer turn signal and hazard warning lamps system (if equipped). Refer to LT- 1 2 6 , "TRAILER TOW" .

Rear wiper and washer system. Refer to WW-32, "REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM" .
NOTE:
Power supply only. No system control.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND IPDM E/R

Panic system. Refer to BL-44, "REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM" .

Vehicle security system. Refer to BL-75, "VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM" .

IVIS (NATS) system. Refer to BL-137, "IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)" .

Headlamp, tail lamp, front fog lamp, auto light and battery saver control systems. Refer to LT- 5 , "HEAD-
LAMP (FOR USA)" , LT- 3 3 , "HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -" , LT- 111 ,
"PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS" , LT- 6 9 , "FRONT FOG LAMP" or LT- 4 7 , "AUTO LIGHT
SYSTEM" .

Front wiper and washer system. Refer to WW-4, "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM" .

Rear window defogger system. Refer to GW-74, "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER" .
MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEM
System InputOutput
Remote keyless entry system Remote keyless entry receiver (keyfob)

All door locking actuators

Back door opener actuator

Turn signal lamps
Power door lock system

Front power door lock/unlock switch (LH, RH)

All door switches

Key switch All door locking actuators

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Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Power supply [ignition (IGN)/retained
accessory power (RAP)] to power win-
dow and sunroof IGN/RAP supply
Power supply to power window and
sunroof system
Power supply (BAT) to power window
and sunroof Battery power supply Power supply to power window and
sunroof system
Panic alarm

Key switch

Remote keyless entry receiver (keyfob) IPDM E/R
Auto light system

Optical sensor

Combination switch IPDM E/R
Battery saver control

Ignition switch

Combination switch

Front door switch LH and RH IPDM E/R
Headlamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Tail lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Front fog lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Turn signal lamp Combination switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
Hazard lamp Hazard switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
Room lamp timer

Key switch

Remote keyless entry receiver (keyfob)

Main power window and door lock/unlock switch

Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)

All door switches Interior room lamp
Key warning chime

Key switch

Front door switch LH Combination meter (warning
buzzer)
Light warning chime

Combination switch

Key switch

Front door switch LH Combination meter (warning
buzzer)
Vehicle-speed-sensing intermittent
wiper

Combination switch

Combination meter IPDM E/R
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger switch IPDM E/R
Air conditioner switch signal Front air control ECM
Blower fan switch signal Front air control ECM
Low tire pressure warning system Remote keyless entry receiver

Combination meter

Display control unit
Trailer tow (if equipped) Combination switch Trailer turn signal relays
Vehicle security system

Remote keyless entry receiver (keyfob)

Main power window and door lock/unlock switch

Power window and door lock/unlock switch RH

Front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)

All door switches

Back door latch (door ajar switch)

IPDM E/R

Security indicator lamp
System
InputOutput