2008 INFINITI FX35 service

PRECAUTIONSBRC-5
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty 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 “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM” and “SEAT BELTS” of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, 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 in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SUPPLEMEN TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution for Brake SystemINFOID:0000000001327654
 Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”. Refer to MA-9.
 Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
 Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas such as body. If brake fluid is splashed, wipe it off and flush area with water immediately.
 Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene to clean. They will ruin rubber parts and cause improper operation.
 Using a flare nut crowfoot and torque wrench, securely tighten brake tube flare nuts.
 Brake system is an important safe ty part. If a brake fluid leak is
detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction is
detected, replace part with a new one.
 Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect electrical
connectors of ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) or bat-
tery negative terminal.
 When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with
a dust collector.
Precaution for Brake ControlINFOID:0000000001327655
 During VDC/TCS/ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vi brates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.
 Just after starting vehicle after turning ignition switch ON, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise
may be heard from engine room. This is a normal status of operation check.
 Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel, or
snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
 When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from customer
(what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting diagnostic
servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, c heck booster operation, brake fluid level, and fluid leaks.
 If tire size and type are used in an improper combinat ion, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.
 If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near control module, VDC/TCS/ABS
function may have a malfunction or error.
 If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.
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BRC-6
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PRECAUTIONS
 If the following components are replaced with non-genui
ne components or converted, VDC OFF indicator
lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorber, strut, spring, bushing, etc.), Tires, wheels (exclude specified size),
components related to brake (pad, rotor, caliper, etc. ), components related to engine (muffler, ECM, etc.),
components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).
 Driving in the condition of breakage or excessive wear of suspension, tires or components related to the
brakes may cause VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on, and the VDC system may not
operate properly.
 When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden accele ration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.
 When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (s uch as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp carves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate nor mally, or VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indi-
cator lamp may turn on. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after restart-
ing engine.
 Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns) , drifting, etc. When VDC function is OFF (VDC OFF
SW ON) may cause the G sensor system indicate a malf unction. However, this is not a malfunction, if nor-
mal operation can be resumed after restarting engine.
 Change 4 tires at a time. Be sure to use specified- size tires that have the same brand name and pattern.
Wheel sensor errors can be detected be self-diagnosis when tires have wide abrasion variations or the size
is different from the genuine tires.
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PREPARATIONBRC-7
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001327656
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ fr om those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001327657
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
Installing rear sensor rotor
ST27863000
(—)
Drift
a: 74.5 mm (2.933 in) dia.
b: 62.5 mm (2.461 in) dia.
KV40104710
(—)
Drift
a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.
ZZA0701D
ZZA0832D
ZZA0832D
Tool name
Description
1: Flare nut crowfoot
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)/ 12 mm (0.47 in)
2: Torque wrench Installing brake tube
S-NT360
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BRC-8
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Adjustment of Steering Angl
e Sensor Neutral PositionINFOID:0000000001327658
In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sen-
sor before running vehicle.
CAUTION:
To adjust neutral position of steering angl e sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-III.
(Adjustment can not be done without CONSULT-III.)
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
2. Touch “WORK SUPPORT” and “ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT” on CONSULT-III screen in this order.
3. Touch “START”. CAUTION:
Do not touch steering wheel whil e adjusting steering angle sensor.
4. After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”. (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
5. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again. CAUTION:
Be sure to perform above operation.
6. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
7. Select “DATA MONITOR”, “SELECTION FROM ME NU”, and “STR ANGLE SIG” on CONSULT-III screen.
Then make sure “STR ANGLE SIG” is within 0 ± 3.5 deg. If value is more than specification, repeat steps
1 to 6.
8. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
9. Turn ignition switch OFF.
Calibration of Decel G Sensor (AWD Models)INFOID:0000000001327659
NOTE:
After removing/installing or replacing yaw rate/side/dec el G sensor, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit), suspension components, or after adjusting wheel ali gnment, make sure to calibration of decel G sensor
before running vehicle.
CAUTION:
To calibrate decel G sensor, make sure to use CONS ULT-III. (Adjustment can not be done without CON-
SULT-III.)
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
CAUTION:
 The work should be done at a horizontal place when vehicle is in the unloaded vehicle condition.
 Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures. Ad just the tire pressure to the specified pressure
value.
2. Touch “WORK SUPPORT” and “DECEL G-SEN CALI BRATION” on CONSULT-III screen in this order.
3. Touch “START”. CAUTION:
Set vehicle as shown in the display.
4. After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”. (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
Situation Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) —
Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) ×
Removing/Installing steering angle sensor ×
Removing/Installing steering components ×
Removing/Installing suspension components ×
Change 4 tires to new ones —
Tire rotation —
Adjusting wheel alignment ×
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEBRC-9
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5. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again. CAUTION:
Be sure to perform above operation.
6. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
7. Select “DATA MONITOR”, “SELECTION FROM MENU”, and “DECEL G-SEN” on CONSULT-III screen.
Then make sure “DECEL G-SEN” is within 0 ± 0.08 G. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 1 to
6.
8. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
9. Turn ignition switch OFF.
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BRC-10
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SchematicINFOID:0000000001327660
FunctionsINFOID:0000000001327661
VDC
 In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver
steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steering /
over steering) is determined from information from G s ensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information is used
to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.
 SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.
 During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.
 ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is subject
to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehi cle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope such as
bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning lamp, VDC
OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no malfunction.
TCS
 The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the wheel
speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs , drive wheel right and left brake fluid pressure con-
trol and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engi\
ne torque and
decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to achieve the
optimum engine torque.
 Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.
 TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a road with a varying surface friction coefficient.
 During TCS operation, it informs a driver of sy stem operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
ABS
 The Anti-Lock Braking System is a function that detec ts wheel revolution while braking, and it improves han-
dling stability during sudden braking by electrically prev enting 4 wheel lock. Maneuverability is also improved
for avoiding obstacles.
 If the electrical system malfunc tions, then the fail-safe function star ts, the ABS becomes inoperative, and
ABS warning lamp turns on.
 Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-III is available.
 During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.
 When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONBRC-11
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 Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel, or
snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
EBD
 The Electronic Brake Distribution is a function that detects subtle slippages between front and rear wheels
during braking, and it improves handling stability by elec tronically controlling the brake fluid pressure which
results in reduced rear wheel slippage.
 In case of electrical system malfunction, the fail- safe function is activated, EBD and ABS becomes inopera-
tive, and ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are turned on.
 Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-III is available.
 During EBD operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.
 When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises may
be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.
 Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without EBD when vehicle drives on rough, gravel, or
snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
Fail-Safe FunctionINFOID:0000000001327662
VDC / TCS SYSTEM
In case of malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, VDC O FF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned
on, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the c ondition of vehicles without VDC/TCS system. In case of
malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, the ABS control c ontinues to operate normally without VDC/TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the fail-safe function is acti vated, then perform the self-diagnos is for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of electrical malfunctions with the ABS, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp will turn on. In case of electrical malfunc tions with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp wil l turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one
of the following conditions of the fail-safe function.
 For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and t he condition of vehicle is the same condition of vehi-
cles without TCS/ABS system.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a no rmal condition because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition
switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.
 For malfunction of EBD, EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the
condition of vehicles wit hout TCS/ABS, EBD system.
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BRC-12
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
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CAN CommunicationINFOID:0000000001327664
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application.It is an on-vehicle multi-
plex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and eac h control unit shares information and kinks with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CA N communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but se lectively reads required data only. Refer to LAN-43, "
CAN Sys-
tem Specification Chart".
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