2011 INFINITI QX56 headlamp

LAN-30
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[CAN]
SYSTEM
P range signal T R R
R range signal T R R
Shift position signal R R T R R R R R
Tow mode indicator lamp
signalTR
Pre-roll over signal T R
Pre-tensioner operation
signal TR
AFS OFF indicator lamp
signal TR
A/C switch operation signal T R
Rear window defogger
switch signal TR
System selection signal T R
System setting signal TR R
RT
RT
Automatic back door re-
quest signal TR
Back door lock status signal T R
Buzzer output signal TR
RT
Buzzer request signal TR
RT
Dimmer signal T R R
Door switch signal T R R R R
Door unlock signal T R
Front fog light request sig-
nal TR
Front wiper request signal T R R
Handle position signal T R
Headlamp washer request
signal TR
High beam request signal T R R
Horn reminder signal T R
Ignition switch ON signal TRRR
RT
Ignition switch signal T R
Interlock/PNP switch signal TR
RT
Key ID signal T R
Key switch signal T R
Key warning lamp signal T R
Low beam request signal T R Signal name
ECM
4WD
ABS
TCM
A-BAG
AFSAV
BCM
CGW
HVAC
M&A
STRG
TPMS
IPDM-E ADP
PSB
E-SUS ICC
PWBD
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MA-4
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000006287728
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have their INFINITI dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed fr om time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-69
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000km (7,500 miles). If the vehicle is equipped
with different sized tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated. WT-63
Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-66
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road,
or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed. FSU-7
RSU-6
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back
door. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently. MA-34
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
—
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condi-
tion, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
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PCS-6
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[IPDM E/R]
SYSTEM
NOTE:
BCM controls the starter relay.
RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000006220163
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
When CAN communication with ECM and BCM is impossible,
IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After CAN
communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
If No CAN Communication Is Available With ECM
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
Control relay Input/output Transmi t unit Control part Reference page
 Headlamp low relay
 Headlamp high relay  Low beam request signal
 High beam request signal
BCM (CAN)
 Headlamp (LO)
 Headlamp (HI) EXL-10
Front fog lamp relay Front fog light request signal BCM (CAN) Front fog lamp
EXL-20
Tail lamp relay Position light request signal BCM (CAN) Parking lamp
 License plate
lamp
Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp EXL-18
Illuminations
INL-6
 Front wiper relay
 Front wiper high relayFront wiper request signal BCM (CAN)
Front wiper motorWW-7Front wiper stop position sig-
nal Front wiper motor
Rear window defogger
relay Rear window defogger control
signal
BCM (CAN)
Rear window defog-
ger
DEF-6
Horn relay
 Theft warning horn
relay  Theft warning horn request
signal
 Horn reminder signal BCM (CAN)
Horn (high)
Horn (low) SEC-17
 Starter relayNOTE
 Starter control relayStarter control rela
y signal BCM (CAN)
Starter motorSEC-10
,
SEC-10Steering lock unit condition
signal Steering lock unit
Starter relay control signal TCM
Steering lock relay Steering lock relay signal BCM (CAN)
Steering lock unitSEC-10
Steering lock unit condition
signal Steering lock unit
A/T shift selector (detention
switch) signal A/T shift selector
(detention switch)
A/C relay A/C compressor request sig-
nal ECM (CAN)
A/C compressor
(Magnet clutch) HAC-17
Headlamp washer relay
Headlamp washer request
signal BCM (CAN)Headlamp washer
pump WW-13
 Ignition relay
 Ignition relay-2
 Ignition relay-3Ignition switch ON signal BCM (CAN)
Each control unit,
sensor, actuator and
relay (ignition power
supply)PCS-29Vehicle speed signal
Combination meter
(CAN)
Push-button ignition switch
signal Push-button ignition
switch
Control part Fail-safe operation
Cooling fan  Transmits the pulse duty signal (PWM signal) 100% when the ignition switch is turned ON.
 Transmits the pulse duty signal (PWM signal) 0% when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
A/C compressor A/C relay OFF
Alternator Transmits the power generation command signal (PWM signal) 0%
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SYSTEMPCS-7
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IGNITION RELAY MALFUNCTION DETECTION FUNCTION
 IPDM E/R monitors the voltage at the contact circuit and
excitation coil circuit of the ignition relay inside it.
 IPDM E/R judges the ignition relay error if the volt age differs between the contact circuit and the excitation
coil circuit.
 If the ignition relay cannot turn OFF due to contact seizure, it activates the tail lamp relay for 10 minutes to alert the user to the ignition relay malfunc tion when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
FRONT WIPER PROTECTION FUNCTION
IPDM E/R detects front wiper stop position by a front wiper stop position signal.
When a front wiper stop position signal is in the conditi ons listed below, IPDM E/R stops power supply to wiper
after repeating a front wiper 10 seconds activation and 20 seconds stop.
NOTE:
This operation status can be confirmed on the IPDM E/ R “Data Monitor” that displays “BLOCK” for the item
“WIP PROT” while the wiper is stopped.
STARTER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION
IPDM E/R turns OFF the starter control relay to protect the starter motor when the starter control relay remains
active for 90 seconds.
POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
Control part Fail-safe operation
Headlamp  Turns ON the headlamp low relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
 Turns OFF the headlamp low relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
 Headlamp high relay OFF
Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Illumination
 Tail lamp  Turns ON the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
 Turns OFF the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Front wiper motor  The status just before activation of fail-safe control is maintained until the ignition switch is
turned OFF while the front wiper is operating at LO or HI speed.
 The wiper is operated at LO speed until the ignition switch is turned OFF if the fail-safe con- trol is activated while the front wiper is set in the INT mode and the front wiper motor is op-
erating.
 Return automatically wiper to stop position when ignition switch is turned ON if fail-safe con- trol is activated while front wiper motor is operated and wiper stops in the other position than
stop position.
Front fog lamp Front fog lamp relay OFF
Horn Horn OFF
Ignition relay The status just before activation of fail-safe is maintained.
Starter motor Starter control relay OFF
Steering lock unit Steering lock relay OFF
Voltage judgment IPDM E/R judgment Operation
Ignition relay contact side Ignition relay excitation coil
side
ON ON Ignition relay ON normal —
OFF OFF Ignition relay OFF normal —
ON OFF Ignition relay ON stuck  Detects DTC “B2098: IGN RELAY ON”
 Turns ON the tail lamp relay for 10 min-
utes
OFF ON Ignition relay OFF stuck Detects DTC “B2099: IGN RELAY OFF”
Ignition switch Front wiper switch Front wiper stop position signal
ON OFF
The front wiper stop position signal (stop position) cannot be input for
10 seconds.
ON The front wiper stop position signal does not change for 10 seconds.
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PCS-10
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[IPDM E/R]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000006220170
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test, the IPDM E/R sends a drive si
gnal to the following systems to check their operation.
 Oil pressure warning lamp
 Rear window defogger
 Front wiper (LO, HI)
 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp
 Headlamp (LO, HI)
 A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Operation Procedure
CAUTION:
Never perform auto active test in the following conditions.
 Engine is running.
 CONSULT-III is connected.
1. Close the hood and lift the wiper arms from the windshield. (Prevent windshield damage due to wiper
operation)
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, pr ess the driver door switch 10 times. Then turn the
ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Close passenger door.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
CAUTION:
Engine starts when igniti on switch is turned ON while brake pedal is depressed.
5. The oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking when the auto active test starts.
6. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
 When auto active test has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn the ignition switch OFF.
 When auto active test is not activated, door swit ch may be the cause. Check door switch. Refer to DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Inspection in Auto Active Test
When auto active test is actuated, the following operation sequence is repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection location Operation
1 Oil pressure warning lamp Blinks continuously during operation of auto active test
2 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
3 Front wiper LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
4 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp 10 seconds
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)PCS-11
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [IPDM E/R]
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Concept of auto active test
 IPDM E/R starts the auto active test with the door
switch signals transmitted by BCM via CAN communica-
tion. Therefore, the CAN communication line between IPDM E/R and BCM is considered normal if the auto
active test starts successfully.
 The auto active test facilitates troubleshooting if any systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test
5 Headlamp LO for 10 seconds →HI ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
6 A/C compressor (magnet clutch) ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
Operation
sequence Inspection location Operation
JMMIA0492GB
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Rear window defogger does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the rear window defog-
ger operate?YES BCM signal input circuit
NO  Rear window defogger
 Rear window defogger
ground circuit
 Harness or connector be- tween IPDM E/R and rear
window defogger
 IPDM E/R
Any of the following components do not operate
Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp
 Headlamp (HI, LO)
 Front wiper (HI, LO) Perform auto active test.
Does the applicable system
operate?YES BCM signal input circuit
NO  Lamp or motor
 Lamp or motor ground cir-
cuit
 Harness or connector be- tween IPDM E/R and appli-
cable system
 IPDM E/R
A/C compressor does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the magnet clutch oper-
ate?YES
 A/C auto amp. signal input
circuit
 CAN communication signal
between A/C auto amp. and
ECM
 CAN communication signal
between ECM and IPDM E/
R
NO  Magnet clutch
 Harness or connector be-
tween IPDM E/R and mag-
net clutch
 IPDM E/R
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)PCS-13
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [IPDM E/R]
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ACTIVE TEST
Te s t i t e m
PUSH SW
[Off/On]
Displays the status of the push-button ignition switch judged by IPDM E/R.
INTER/NP SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the shift position judged by IPDM E/R.
ST RLY CONT
[Off/On] Displays the status of the starter relay status signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
IHBT RLY -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the starter control relay signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
ST/INHI RLY
[Off/ ST ON/INHI ON/UNKWN] Displays the status of the starter relay and starter control relay judged by IPDM
E/R.
DETENT SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the A/T shift selector (detention switch) judged by IPDM E/
R.
S/L RLY -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the steering lock relay signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
S/L STATE
[LOCK/UNLK/UNKWN] Displays the status of the steering lock judged by IPDM E/R.
OIL P SW
[Open/Close] Displays the status of the oil pressure switch judged by IPDM E/R.
HOOD SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the hood switch judged by IPDM E/R.
HL WASHER REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the headlamp washer request signal received from BCM via
CAN communication.
THFT HRN REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the theft warning horn request signal received from BCM
via CAN communication.
HORN CHIRP
[Off/On] Displays the status of the horn reminder signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
Test item Operation Description
CORNERING LAMP LH
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but cannot be tested.
RH
HORN On Operates horn relay for 20 ms.
REAR DEFOGGER Off OFF
On Operates the rear window defogger relay.
FRONT WIPER Off OFF
Lo Operates the front wiper relay.
Hi Operates the front wiper relay and front wiper high relay.
MOTOR FAN* 1OFF
2 Transmits 50% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control module.
3 Transmits 75% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control module.
4
Transmits 100% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control mod-
ule.
HEAD LAMP WASHER On Operates the headlamp washer relay for 1 second.
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PCS-14
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[IPDM E/R]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
*: Operates while the engine is running.EXTERNAL LAMPS
Off OFF
TAIL Operates the tail lamp relay.
Lo Operates the headlamp low relay.
Hi
Operates the headlamp low relay and ON/OFF the headlamp high relay at 1 sec-
ond intervals.
Fog Operates the front fog lamp relay.
Test item Operation Description
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