2010 INFINITI QX56 tow

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANU AL ......................3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................... .....3
Description .......................................................... ......3
Terms ........................................................................3
Units ..........................................................................3
Contents ....................................................................3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .......4
Components ..............................................................4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .....6
Description ................................................................6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis ......6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures ............................................................... ......
7
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................9
Connector symbols ............................................. ......9
Sample/wiring diagram -example- ...........................10
Description ..............................................................11
ABBREVIATIONS .......................................... ....13
Abbreviation List .................................................. ....13
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ................................................................
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Tightening Torque Table .........................................14
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ............................................ ....
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Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ....15
TERMINOLOGY .................................................16
SAE J1930 Terminology List ............................... ....16
FEATURES OF NEW MODEL .....................20
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .....................20
Model Variation ................................................... ....20
Identification Number ..............................................21
Identification Plate ...................................................22
Dimensions .............................................................23
Wheels & Tires .................................................... ....23
PRECAUTION ..............................................24
PRECAUTIONS .................................................24
Description ........................................................... ....24
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .................................................................
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................
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Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .......................25
General Precautions ................................................25
Three Way Catalyst .................................................27
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) .................................................................
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Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System .....................................................................
27
Hoses ......................................................................27
Engine Oils ..............................................................28
Air Conditioning .......................................................29
LIFTING POINT .................................................30
Pantograph Jack ......................................................30
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................30
2-Pole Lift ................................................................30
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................32
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................32
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ............33
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................34
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ..........................................................
34
Work Flow ............................................................ ....34
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................34
How to Check Terminal ...........................................35
Intermittent Incident ............................................. ....38
Circuit Inspection .....................................................41
CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM .................46
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TOW TRUCK TOWING
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck TowingINFOID:0000000005370267
WARNING:
• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands to sup-
port the frame when you have to get under the vehicle.
• Place wheel chocks at both front an d back of the wheels on the ground.
CAUTION:
• All applicable State or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
• It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage during towing operation.
Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.
• Always attach safety chains before towing.
• When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and powertrain are in good order. If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.
• Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (i.e., backward) with four wh eels on the ground as this may
cause serious and expensive dama ge to the transmission.
2WD MODEL
NIFINTI does not recommend towing automatic transmission
equipped vehicles with the drive wheels on the ground.
CAUTION:
• When towing with the front wheels on the ground: Turn the
ignition key to the OFF posit ion and move the transmission
selector lever to N (neutral) pos ition, turn the ignition key to
OFF position and secure the steering wheel in a straight
ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never place the
ignition key in the LOCK position. This will result in damage
to the steering lock mechanism.
• When the battery of the vehicle equipped with Intelligent Key system is discharged, the vehicle should be towed with the
front wheels on towing dollies or place the vehicle on a flat
bed truck.
4WD MODEL
WAIA0030E
WAIA0031E
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INIFINTI recommends that towing dollies be used when towing 4WD
equipped vehicles or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
CAUTION:
• Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the
transfer case and transmission.
Towing Point
CAUTION:
Never tow the vehicle using only the towing points. To avoid
damaging the vehicle body, use proper towing equipment when
towing.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle)INFOID:0000000005370268
•Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or
cooling systems
• Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull the vehicle at a
sideways angle.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use for vehicle towing or
recovery.
WAIA0032E
AWAIA0027GB
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FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATORGW-15
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
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FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005147161
FRONT DOOR GLASS
Removal
1. Remove the front door speaker. Refer the AV-174, "Removal and Installation".
2. Position aside the vapor shield.
3. Remove the hole cover over rear glass bolt.
4. Temporarily reconnect the power window switch.
5. Operate the power window main switch to raise/lo wer the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.
6. Remove the inside seal.
7. Remove the glass bolts.
8. While holding the front door glass, raise it at the rear end and pull the glass out of the sash toward the outside of the door.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Door glass run 2. Door glass3. Front door glass regulator assembly
WIIA0941E
LIIA1687E
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CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
NOTE:
CAN data of the air bag diagnosis sensor unit is not us
ed by usual service work, thus it is omitted.
Tire pressure data signal R T
Tire pressure signal R TR
Turn indicator signal TR
Buzzer output signal TR
Door lock/unlock request signal RT
Hazard request signal RT
Hazard warning lamp request signal RT
Ignition knob switch signal RT
KEY warning signal TR
LOCK warning signal TR
Panic alarm request signal RT
Power window open request signal RT
1st position switch signal R T
4th position switch signal R T
Distance to empty signal RT
Fuel level low warning signal RT
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Parking brake switch signal RT
Seat belt buckle switch signal RT
Stop lamp switch signal R T
Tow mode switch signal R T
Vehicle speed signal RRR RRR R T
RRRT
Steering angle sensor signal TR
ABS malfunction signal RT
ABS warning lamp signal RT
Brake pressure sensor signal RT
Brake warning lamp signal RT
SLIP indicator lamp signal RT
TCS malfunction signal RT
VDC malfunction signal RT
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal RRT
VDC operation signal RT
Front wiper stop position signal RT
High beam status signal R T
Hood switch signal RT
Low beam status signal R T
Rear window defogger control signal R RT
Signal name/Connecting unit
ECM
TCM
LASER ICC
ADP
AV
BCM
HVAC I-KEY M&A
STRG 4WDABS
IPDM-E
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-9
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceINFOID:0000000005145934
Two different maintenance schedules are provi
ded, 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:0000000005145935
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud, or wa ter; 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:0000000005145936
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Ins pect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Schedule 1Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the 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
MA-9
Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-9
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-11Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-11
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
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-15
Air cleaner filterNOTE (2) [R]MA-20
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-25
Fuel lines I*MA-19
Fuel filter NOTE (3) MA-19
Engine coolantNOTE (4) MA-15
Engine oilR R R R R R R R MA-22
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.)RR RRR R R R
MA-22
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-24
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-18
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(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. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Ge nuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause
deterioration in drive ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000005145937
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Ins pect. Correct or replace 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 the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(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) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, 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
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
- Page or
- Content
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-34
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-35
Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid and
differential gear oil NOTE (1)
IIMA-29,
MA-30
,
MA-32
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIII
MA-36,
MA-37
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-34
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIMA-31
Exhaust system IIIIMA-26
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-26
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
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-15
Air cleaner filter [R][R]MA-20
EVAP vapor lines I*I*MA-25
Fuel lines I*I*MA-19
Fuel filter NOTE (2) MA-19
Engine coolantNOTE (3) R*MA-17
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-22
Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN
oil filter or equivalent)RRRR RRR R
MA-22
Spark plug (Iridium - tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-24
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4) EM-18
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• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID : Checking
the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000005403151
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-9, "
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 selector lever through each gear position. Shift the selector lever 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).
SMA211A
LLIA0071E
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-186, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal
and Installation (4WD)"
SCIA2899E
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