2008 INFINITI QX56 4WD

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< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[CAN]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
0: Error at present, 1 – 39: Error in the past (Number m
eans the number of times the ignition switch is turned OFF →ON)
*: 39 or higher number is fixed at 39 until the self-diagnosis result is erased.
Transfer Control Unit
0: Error at present, 1 – 39: Error in the past (Number m eans the number of times the ignition switch is turned OFF →ON)
*: 39 or higher number is fixed at 39 until the self-diagnosis result is erased.
ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)
CAUTION:ITEM
CAN DIAG SUP-
PORT MNTR Description Normal
Error
PRSNT PAST PRSNT PAST
M&A TRANSMIT DIAG Signal transmission status
OKOK
or
1 – 39
*UNKWN 0
ECM
Signal receiving status from the ECM
TCM Signal receiving status from the TCM
BCM/SEC Signal receiving status from the BCM
VDC/TCS/ABS Signal receiving stat
us from the ABS actua-
tor and electric unit (control unit)
IPDM E/R Signal receiving status from the IPDM E/R
DISPLAY Not used even though indicated
I-KEY Signal receiving status from the Intelligent
Key unit
OKOK
or
1 – 39
*UNKWN 0
EPS Not used even though indicated
AWD/4WD
e4WD
ICC Signal receiving status from the ICC unit OK OK
or
1 – 39
*UNKWN 0
LANE KEEP Not used even though indicated
TIRE-P
ITEM CAN DIAG SUP-
PORT MNTR Description Normal
Error
PRSNT PAST PRSNT PAST
4WD TRANSMIT DIAG Signal transmission status
OKOK
or
1 – 39
*UNKWN 0
ECM
Signal receiving status from the ECM
VDC/TCS/ABS Signal receiving stat
us from the ABS actua-
tor and electric unit (control unit)
TCM Signal receiving status from the TCM
STRG Signal receiving status from the steering an-
gle sensor
ITEMCAN DIAG SUP-
PORT MNTR DescriptionNormal Error
PRSNT
ABS INITIAL DIAG Status of CAN controller
OKNG
Caution
TRANSMIT DIAG Signal transmission status
UNKWN
ECM Signal receiving status from the ECM
TCM Signal receiving status from the TCM
METER/M&A Not used even though indicated
STRG Signal receiving status from the steering angle sensor
OK UNKWN
ICC Signal receiving status from the ICC unit
AWD/4WD Signal receiving status from the transfer control unit
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< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[CAN]
4WD BRANCH LINE CIRCUIT
4WD BRANCH LINE CIRCUIT
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001282427
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the terminals and connectors of the transfer control unit connector for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair the terminal and connector.
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect the connector of transfer control unit.
2. Check the resistance between the transfer control unit harness connector terminals.
Is the measurement value within the specification?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair the transfer control unit branch line.
3.CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check the power supply and the ground circuit of the transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-22, "
Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES (Present error)>>Replace the transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-128, "Removal and Installation".
YES (Past error)>>Error was detected in the transfer control unit branch line.
NO >> Repair the power supply and the ground circuit.
Transfer control unit harness connector Resistance (Ω)
Connector No. Terminal No.
E142 78Approx. 54 – 66
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CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ....
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
PREPARATION ...................................................4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................6
GENERAL MAINTE NANCE ........................... .....6
General Maintenance .......................................... ......6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................8
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ......8
Maintenance for Off-road Driving (4WD only) ...........8
Schedule 1 ................................................................8
Schedule 2 ..............................................................10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS ................................................................
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ....12
Engine Oil Recommendation ..................................12
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ..........................13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ...................................14
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ....14
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ....14
Checking Fuel Line ..................................................17
Changing Fuel Filter ................................................17
Changing Engine Air Cleaner Filter .........................17
Changing Engine Oil ................................................18
Changing Oil Filter ...................................................18
Changing Spark Plugs .............................................20
Checking EVAP Vapor Line .....................................21
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ...........22
Changing In-cabin Microfilter ............................... ....22
Checking Exhaust System .......................................23
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .......23
Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .......25
Changing Transfer Fluid ..........................................25
Checking Transfer Fluid ..........................................26
Checking Propeller Shaft .........................................26
Checking Final Drive Oil ..........................................26
Changing Final Drive Oil ..........................................27
Adjustment ...............................................................27
Tire Rotation ............................................................29
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ...................29
CheckingBrake Line and Cables .............................30
Checking Disc Brake ...............................................30
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ......................30
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line ................31
Checking Axle and Suspension Parts .....................31
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches .........33
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, An-
chors and Adjusters ............................................. ....
33
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< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001606164
Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage or ti me intervals, whichever comes first.
Maintenance for Off-road Driving (4WD only)INFOID:0000000001606165
After driving the vehicle off-road through sand, mud, or water; more frequent maintenance may be required for
the following items:
Brake pads and rotors
Brake lines and hoses
Rear final drive oil, transmission fluid, and transfer fluid
Steering linkage
Drive shafts
Engine air cleaner filter
In-cabin microfilters
Schedule 1INFOID:0000000001606166
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or r eplace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Schedule 1Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if your driving habits frequently includes
one or more of the following driving conditions:
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures re-
maining below freezing.
• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
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Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-8
Schedule 2Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of the driving conditions shown
in Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.
Emission Control Sys-
tem MaintenanceMA-10Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-10
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 3.75
(6)3 7.50
(12) 6 11 . 2 5
(18) 9 15
(24) 12 18.75
(30)15 22.5
(36) 18 26.25
(42)21 30
(48) 24
Drive belts NOTE (1) MA-14
Air cleaner filterNOTE (2) [R]MA-17
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-21
Fuel lines I*MA-17
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-14
Engine oilR R R R R R R R MA-18
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-18
Spark plugs (double PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-108
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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if da
maged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and inte rvals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
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Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-17
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-21
Fuel lines I*MA-17
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-14
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-18
Spark plugs (double PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-108
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section- Page
or
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Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)3 7.5
(12) 6 11 . 2 5
(18) 9 15
(24) 12 18.75
(30)15 22.5
(36) 18 26.25
(42)21 30
(48) 24
Brake lines and cables IIMA-30
Brake pads and rotors II I IMA-30
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)IIMA-23
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-26,
MA-26
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-26
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts II I I
MA-30,
MA-31
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-29
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)II I IMA-26
Exhaust system II I IMA-23
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-22
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MA-10
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” unde r the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000001606167
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or r eplace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if damaged.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
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Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)
27 37.5
(60)
30 41.25
(66)
33 45
(72)
36 48.75
(78)
39 52.5
(84)
42 56.25
(90)
45 60
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables IIMA-30
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-30
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)IIMA-23
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-26,
MA-26
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-26
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIIIMA-30,
MA-31
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-29
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIMA-26
Exhaust system IIIIMA-23
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-22
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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or - Content Ti- tle
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.5
(84)
42 60
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
Air cleaner filter [R][R]MA-17
EVAP vapor lines I*I*MA-21
Fuel lines I*I*MA-17
Fuel filter NOTE (2) —
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-14
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-18
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED
type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4) EM-108
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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage interval only.
(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under
the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALReference
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Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.
5
(84) 42 60
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables IIIIMA-30
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-30
Automatic transmission fluid IIIIMA-23
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil IIIIMA-26,
MA-26
Rear final drive oil IIIIMA-26
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIMA-30,
MA-31
Tire rotation NOTE (1) MA-29
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)IIII
MA-26
Exhaust system IIMA-23
In-cabin microfilter RRRRMA-22
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)MWI-27
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NOTE:
Some items are not available due to vehicle specification.
*: The monitor will indicate “OFF” even though the brake warnin g lamp is on if either of the following conditions exist.
• The parking brake is engaged
• The brake fluid level is low CRUISE W/L [ON/OFF]
X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE warning lamp.
4WD LOCK SW [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of 4WD lock switch.
4WD LOCK IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of 4WD lock indicator.
SEAT BELT W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of seat belt warning lamp.
FR FOG IND [ON/OFF] X This item is not used for this model. “OFF” is always displayed.
RR FOG IND [ON/OFF] X This item is not used for this model. “OFF” is always displayed.
LIGHT IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of light indicator.
PNP P SW [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] co ndition of transmission range P switch.
PNP N SW [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of transmission range N switch.
4WD W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of 4WD warning lamp.
Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Description
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