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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
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System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003533596
• BCM (Body Control Module) controls the operation of various electrical units installed on the vehicle.
BCM FUNCTION
BCM has a combination switch reading function for reading the operation of combination switches (light, wiper
washer, turn signal) in addition to the function for controlling the operation of various electrical components.
Also, it functions as an interface that receives signals from the front air control, and sends signals to ECM
using CAN communication.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
1. Description
• BCM reads combination switch (light, wiper) status, and controls various electrical components accord-
ing to the results.
• BCM reads information of a maximum of 20 switches by combining five output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5)
and five input terminals (INPUT 1-5).
2. Operation description
• BCM activates transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) periodically and allows current to flow in
turn.
• If any (1 or more) of the switches are turned ON, circuit of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) and input ter-
minals (INPUT 1-5) becomes active.
• At this time, transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) are activated to allow current to flow. When
voltage of input terminals (INPUT 1-5) corresponding to that switch changes, interface in BCM detects
voltage change and BCM determines that switch is ON.
3. BCM - Operation table of combination switch
• BCM reads operation status of combination switch by the combination shown in the following table.
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NOTE:
Headlamp has a dual system switch.
4. Example operation: (When lighting switch 1st position turned ON)
• When lighting switch 1st position is turned ON, contact in combination switch turns ON. At this time if
OUTPUT 4 transistor is activated, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5.
• When OUTPUT 4 transistor is ON, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5, and judges lighting
switch 1st position is ON. Then BCM sends tail lamp ON signal to IPDM E/R using CAN communication.
• When OUTPUT 4 transistor is activated again, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5 and rec-
ognizes that lighting switch 1st position is continuously ON.
NOTE:
Each OUTPUT terminal transistor is activated at 10ms intervals. Therefore, after a switch is turned ON,
electrical loads are activated with a time delay. But this time delay is so short that it cannot be noticed.
5. Operation mode
• Combination switch reading function has operation modes as follows:
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Normal status
• When BCM is not in sleep status, OUTPUT terminals (1-5) each turn ON-OFF every 10ms.
Sleep status
• 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 60ms 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
• BCM is activated with low current consumption mode.
• CAN communication is not active.
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• 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-15.
• Remote keyless entry system. Refer to BL-37
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• Power window system. Refer to GW-15
. NOTE
• Sunroof system. Refer to RF-10. NOTE
• Room lamp timer. Refer to LT-101.
• Warning chime system. Refer to DI-36
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• Turn signal and hazard warning lamps system. Refer to LT- 5 7
.
• Trailer turn signal and hazard warning lamps system (if equipped). Refer to LT- 9 4
.
• Rear wiper and washer system. Refer to WW-26
.
NOTE:
Power supply only. No system control.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND IPDM E/R
• Panic system. Refer to BL-37.
• Vehicle security system. Refer to BL-60
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• IVIS (NATS) system. Refer to BL-116
.
• Headlamp, tail lamp, front fog lamp, auto light and battery saver control systems. Refer to LT- 5
, LT- 2 4, LT- 8 2,
LT- 4 9
or LT- 3 4.
• Front wiper and washer system. Refer to WW-3
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• Rear window defogger system. Refer to GW-68
.
MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEM
System Input Output
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 switchAll door locking actuators
Power supply [ignition (IGN)/retained ac-
cessory power (RAP)] to power window
and sunroofIGN/RAP supplyPower supply to power window and
sunroof system
Power supply (BAT) to power window
and sunroofBattery power supplyPower 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 switchIPDM E/R
Battery saver control• Ignition switch
• Combination switch
• Front door switch LH and RHIPDM E/R
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CAN Communication System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003533597
Refer to LAN-4.
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 switchesInterior room lamp
Key warning chime• Key switch
• Front door switch LHCombination meter (warning buzz-
er)
Light warning chime• Combination switch
• Key switch
• Front door switch LHCombination meter (warning buzz-
er)
Vehicle-speed-sensing intermittent wip-
er• Combination switch
• Combination meterIPDM 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 Input Output
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Schematic
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