2009 INFINITI QX56 parking brake

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-23
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Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000004215539
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to
MA-8, "
Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Before driving, the A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid temperatures of 30 ° to 50 ° C (86 ° to 122° F) using the “COLD”
range on the A/T fluid level gauge as follows:
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the A/T shift selector through each gear position. Shift the A/T shift selector into the “P” position.
c. Check the A/T fluid level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint- free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,
always use a lint-free paper, not a cloth.
e. Re-insert the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe
as shown.
CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert th e A/T fluid level gauge until
the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with
the gauge reversed from the normal inserted position.
f. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and note the A/T fluid level. If the A/T fluid level is at low side of range, add A/T fluid to the
transmission through the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the tran smission with A/T fluid.
g. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
2. Warm up the engine and transmission.
3. Check for any A/T fluid leaks.
4. Drive the vehicle to increase the A/T fluid temperature to 80 ° C (176 ° F).
5. Allow the A/T fluid temperature to fall to approximately 65 °C (149° F). Use the CONSULT-III to monitor the
A/T fluid temperature as follows:
LLIA0071E
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-214, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-216, "Removal
and Installation (4WD)"
SCIA2899E
SLIA0016E
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MA-30
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
INFOID:0000000003777006
• Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir tank.
• If the fluid level is extremely low, check the brake system.
• If the brake warning lamp comes on when the fluid is at the correct level, check the brake fluid level switch and the parking brake
switch.
• Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.
Checking Brake Line and CablesINFOID:0000000003777007
1. Check the brake lines and hoses for cracks, deterioration, and other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid leaks are visible around the brake line joints,
retighten the joint, or replace damaged parts as necessary.
2. Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while engine is running.
Checking Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000003777008
ROTOR
Check the rotor condition for wear or damage. Refer to BR-7, "DISC
ROTOR : Inspection" , BR-9, "DISC ROTOR : Inspection" .
CALIPER
Check the caliper for any l eaks, repair as necessary.
Wheel nut tightening
torque
: 133 N·m (14 kg-m, 98 ft-lb)
LFIA0225E
SBR389C
SMA260A
SMA922A
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MWI-2
INFORMATION DISPLAY .........................................19
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System Diagram .........20
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System Description ....20
INFORMATION DISPLAY : Component Parts Lo-
cation ................................................................... ...
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INFORMATION DISPLAY : Component Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... ...
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COMPASS .........................................................22
Description (Early Production) ............................. ...22
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER) .......................24
Diagnosis Description .......................................... ...24
CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A) ................ ...25
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS ........................28
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION ............ ...28
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...28
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................28
DTC B2205 VEHICLE SPEED CIRCUIT ...........29
Description ........................................................... ...29
DTC Logic ...............................................................29
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................29
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT .....30
COMBINATION METER ........................................ ...30
COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure ....30
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ...................... ...30
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) : Diagnosis
Procedure ...............................................................
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBU-
TION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) .......................... ...
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBU-
TION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) : Diagnosis Pro-
cedure .....................................................................
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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT .......33
Description ........................................................... ...33
Component Function Check ...................................33
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................33
Component Inspection ............................................34
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT ...35
Description ..............................................................35
Component Function Check ...................................35
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................35
Component Inspection ............................................35
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL CIR-
CUIT ...................................................................
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Description ........................................................... ...36
Component Function Check ...................................36
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................36
Component Inspection ............................................36
WASHER LEVEL SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT ...37
Description ........................................................... ...37
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ ...37
Component Inspection ............................................37
COMPASS .........................................................38
Wiring Diagram (Early Production) ...................... ...38
CLOCK ..............................................................40
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...40
ECU DIAGNOSIS .......................................42
COMBINATION METER ................................. ...42
Reference Value .................................................. ...42
Wiring Diagram .......................................................44
Fail Safe ..................................................................61
DTC Index ...............................................................62
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ..................64
Reference Value .................................................. ...64
Terminal Layout ......................................................66
Physical Values .......................................................66
Wiring Diagram .......................................................72
Fail Safe .................................................................76
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ...............................77
DTC Index ..............................................................77
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRI-
BUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) .................
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Reference Value .................................................. ...79
Terminal Layout ......................................................81
Physical Values .......................................................81
Wiring Diagram .......................................................86
Fail Safe .................................................................89
DTC Index ..............................................................91
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................92
THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT
MOVE .............................................................. ...
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Description ........................................................... ...92
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................92
THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT
MOVE TO "F" WHEN REFUELING ..................
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Description ........................................................... ...93
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................93
THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
DOES NOT TURN ON .................................... ...
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Description ........................................................... ...94
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................94
THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
DOES NOT TURN OFF .................................. ...
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Description ........................................................... ...95
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................95
THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARNING
CONTINUES DISPLAYING, OR DOES NOT
DISPLAY ............................................................
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Description ........................................................... ...96
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MWI-8
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METER SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776585
SPEEDOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776586
The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provides a vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via
CAN communication lines.
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
BCM • Transmits signals provided by various units to the combination meter with CAN communication
line.
• Transmits the security signal to the combination meter.
TCM • Transmits shift position signal to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
• Transmits A/T oil temperature signal to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
Washer level switch Transmits the washer level signal to the combination meter.
Brake fluid level switch Transmits the brake fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.
Parking brake switch Refer to MWI-36, "
Description".
Unit
Description
WKIA5370E
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MWI-20
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METER SYSTEM
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000003776621
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776622
FUNCTION
The information display can indicate the following items.
• Intelligent Key operation information
• Maintenance information
• Warning/Indication messages (Door/liftgate/liftgate glass open, low fuel, low washer fluid, parking brake, A/T
oil temp)
DOOR OPEN WARNING
This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the front door LH, front door RH, rear door LH, rear
door RH, back door or glass hatch is opened. The BCM receives a door switch signal from the front door
switch LH, front door switch RH, rear door switch LH, rear door switch RH, back door latch and glass hatch
ajar switch. The BCM sends the door switch signal to the combination meter via CAN communication lines.
Then, when the ignition switch is turned ON, the warning message is displayed.
LOW FUEL WARNING
This warning appears when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than approximately 11.4 (3 US gal, 2.5 Imp
gal). A variable resistor signal is supplied to the combination meter from the fuel level sensor unit to determine
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING
This warning appears when the windshield washer fluid level is low. When the windshield washer fluid level is
low, the washer level switch provides a ground signal to the combination meter (unified meter control unit).
Once fluid is added, the message will stay on for 30 seconds and then turn off.
PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR
When the parking brake is applied, the parking brake switch provides a ground signal to the combination
meter (unified meter control unit). Then, when the igni tion switch is turned ON and vehicle speed is greater
than 7 km/h (4 MPH), the message is displayed.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for additional information display items.
AWNIA0202GB
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METER SYSTEMMWI-21
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INFORMATION DISPLAY : Co mponent Parts LocationINFOID:0000000003776623
INFORMATION DISPLAY : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776624
1. IPDM E/R E122, E124 2. Combination meter M23, M24 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
C5 (view with inspection hole cover re-
moved)
4. ECM E16 (view with battery removed) 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) E1256. Oil pressure switch F4
A: Oil pan (upper)
7. A/T assembly F9 8. BCM M18, M19 (view with instrument
lower panel LH removed)
AWNIA0201ZZ
Unit Description
Combination meter Controls the information display according to the signal received from each unit.
Fuel level sensor unit Refer to MWI-33, "
Description".
BCM Transmits signals provided by various units to the combination meter via CAN communication line.
Washer level switch Transmits the washer level signal to the combination meter.
Parking brake switch Refer to MWI-36, "
Description".
Door switch Transmits the door switch signals to BCM.
Back door latch (door ajar switch) Transmits the back door switch signal to BCM.
Glass hatch ajar switch Transmits the glass hatch ajar switch signal to BCM.
TCM Transmits A/T oil temperature signal to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
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MWI-26
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)
X: Applicable
Display item [Unit]MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Description
SPEED METER [km/h] or [mph] X X Displays the value of vehicle speed signal.
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] XX Displays the value of engine speed signal, which is input from ECM.
FUEL METER [lit.] XXDisplays the value, which processes a resistance signal from fuel
gauge.
W TEMP METER [ °C] or [° F] X XDisplays the value of engine coolant temperature signal, which is in-
put from ECM.
ABS W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of ABS warning lamp.
VDC/TCS IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of VDC OFF indicator 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.*
DOOR W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of door warning lamp.
TRUNK W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of glass hatch warning lamp.
HI-BEAM IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of high beam indicator.
TURN IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] conditio n of turn indicator.
OIL W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of oil pressure warning lamp.
C-ENG W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of malfunction indicator lamp.
CRUISE IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE indicator.
SET IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SET indicator.
AT CHECK W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of AT CHECK warning lamp.
FUEL W/L [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low-fuel warning lamp.
AIR PRES W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of tire pressure warning lamp.
KEY G/Y W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key green warning lamp.
KEY R W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key red warning lamp.
KEY KNOB W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key knob warning lamp.
M RANGE SW [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode range switch.
NM RANGE SW [ON/OFF] XXDisplays [ON/OFF] condition of except for manual mode range
switch.
AT SFT UP SW [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift-up switch.
AT SFT DWN SW [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OF F] condition of A/T shift-down switch.
DISTANCE [km] or [mile] XXDisplays the value, which is calculated by vehicle speed signal, fuel
gauge and fuel consumption from ECM.
BUZZER [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/ OFF] condition of buzzer.
BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of parking brake switch.
AT-M GEAR [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] XX Indicates [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] condition of A/T manual mode gear position.
P RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift P range indicator.
R RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift R range indicator.
N RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift N range indicator.
D RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift D range indicator.
4 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 4 range indicator.
3 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 3 range indicator.
2 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 2 range indicator.
1 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 1range indicator.
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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] condition of park/neutral position P switch.
PNP N SW [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of park/neutral position 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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