2011 INFINITI QX56 steering

PRECAUTIONSBRC-7
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and tires installed on the vehicle are the specified si ze and parts. Brake performance and controllability may
be negatively affected when other parts than the specified are installed.
 Brake stopping distance may become longer and steering stability may be negatively affected, when tires in
different size and combination or other parts than the specified are used.
 When a radio (including wiring), antenna and antenna lead line are located near ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit), a malfunction or improper operation ma y occur for the control of VDC function, TCS func-
tion, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist func tion or brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function.
 When the following items are replaced by other parts than genuine parts or modified, ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp may turn ON, and the control may not operate normally for VDC
function, TCS function, ABS function, EB D function, hill start assist function or brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function.
- Suspension component parts (shock absorber, spring, bushing and others)
- Tire and wheel (other than the specified size)
- Brake component parts (brake pad, disc rotor, brake caliper and others)
- Engine component parts (ECM, muffler and others)
- Body reinforcement component parts (rollover bar, tower bar and others)
 When suspension, tire and brake component parts are excessively worn or deteriorated and the vehicle is
driven, ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp may tu\
rn ON, and the control may
not operate normally for VDC function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist function or
brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function.
 ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp may turn ON, when only front wheel or rear wheel is rotated using a free roller. This is not a ma lfunction, because it is caused by wheel speed difference
between wheel that is rotated and wheel that is not rota ted. In this case, perform self-diagnosis, check self-
diagnosis results, and erase memory.
 When power supply voltage is not normal, ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp
turn ON. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) st ops control for VDC function, TCS function, ABS func-
tion, EBD function, hill start assist function or brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function. Ordinary brake
operates. After power supply returns to normal, ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning
lamp turn OFF. The control becomes operative for VD C function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function,
hill start assist function or brake li mited slip differential (BLSD) function.
 VDC warning lamp may turn ON and VDC function or TCS function may not normally operate, when driving
on a special road the is extremely slanted (bank in a circ uit course). This is not a malfunction if the status
returns to normal for VDC function or TCS function after the engine is started again. In this case, perform
self-diagnosis, check self-diagnosis results, and erase memory.
 A malfunction in yaw rate/side/decel G sensor syste m may be detected when the vehicle sharply turns dur-
ing a spin turn, acceleration turn or drift driving while VDC function or TCS function are OFF (VDC OFF
switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator lamp is in ON st atus). This is not a malfunction if the status returns
to normal for VDC function or TCS function after the engine is started again. In this case, perform self-diag-
nosis, check self-diagnosis results, and erase memory
Precaution for Harness RepairINFOID:0000000006222558
 Solder the repair part, and wrap it with tape. [Twisted wire fray must be 110 mm (4.33 in) or less.]
SKIB8766E
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COMPONENT PARTSBRC-11
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4WD
1. ECM Refer to EC-16, "
Component Parts
Location". 2. Control valve & TCM
Refer to TM-10, "
A/T CONTROL
SYSTEM : Compon ent Parts Loca-
tion". 3. Front wheel sensor
4. ABS actuator and electric unit (con- trol unit) 5. Stop lamp switch 6. Steering angle sensor
7. VDC OFF switch 8. Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor 9. Rear wheel sensor
A. Front wheel hub and bearing assem- bly B. Inside engine room C. Brake pedal
D. ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp, VDC warning lamp, VDC OFF
indicator lamp E. Back of spiral cable assembly F. Center console assembly
G. Under center console assembly H. Rear wheel hub and bearing assem- bly
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BRC-12
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH VDC]
COMPONENT PARTS
1. Transfer control unit
Refer to DLN-10, "
Component Parts
Location". 2. ECM
Refer to EC-16, "
Component Parts
Location". 3. Control valve & TCM
Refer to TM-10, "
A/T CONTROL
SYSTEM : Component Parts Loca-
tion".
4. Front wheel sensor 5. ABS actuat or and electric unit (con-
trol unit) 6. Stop lamp switch
7. Steering angle sensor 8. VDC OFF switch 9. Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor
10. Rear wheel sensor
A. Front wheel hub and bearing assem- bly B. Inside engine room C. Brake pedal
JPFIC0186ZZ
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COMPONENT PARTSBRC-13
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222560
*1: Models with Advanced Driver Assistance System
*2: Models with 4WD system
D. ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp, VDC warning lamp, VDC OFF
indicator lamp E. Back of spiral cable assembly F. Center console assembly
G. Under center console assembly H. Rear wheel hub and bearing assem- bly
Component Reference/Function
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Motor/accumulator assembly
BRC-14, "
ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)"
Motor relay
Actuator relay (main relay)
ABS IN valve
ABS OUT valve
Cut valve 1
Cut valve 2
Suction valve 1
Suction valve 2
Control pressure sensor
*1
Accumulator pressure sensor
Master cylinder pressure sensor
Wheel sensor BRC-14, "
Wheel Sensor and Sensor Rotor"
Stop lamp switchBRC-15, "Stop Lamp Switch"
Steering angle sensorBRC-15, "Steering Angle Sensor"
Yaw rate/side/decel G sensorBRC-15, "Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sensor"
Brake fluid level switch BRC-15, "Brake Fluid Level Switch"
Parking brake switchBRC-15, "Parking Brake Switch"
VDC OFF switchBRC-15, "VDC OFF Switch"
ECMMainly transmits the
following signals to ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
 Accelerator pedal position signal
 Engine speed signal
Mainly receives the following signals from ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
 Target throttle position signal
TCM Mainly transmits the
following signals to ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
 Shift position signal
 Current gear position signal
Transfer control unit
*2Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
 Current 4WD mode signal
ABS warning lamp
BRC-16, "
System Description"Brake warning lamp
VDC warning lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
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COMPONENT PARTSBRC-15
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 Downsize and weight reduction is aimed. IC for detection portion and magnet for sensor rotor are adopted.
 Power supply is supplied to detection portion so that magnetic field
line is read. Magnetic field that is detected is converted to current
signal.
 When sensor rotor rotates, magnetic field changes. Magnetic field
change is converted to current signals (rectangular wave) and is
transmitted to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Change
of magnetic field is pr oportional to wheel speed.
Stop Lamp SwitchINFOID:0000000006222563
Detects the operation status of brake pedal and transmits converted electric signal to ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit).
Steering Angle SensorINFOID:0000000006222564
Detects the following information and transmits steering angle signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) via CAN communication.
 Steering wheel rotation amount
 Steering wheel rotation angular velocity
 Steering wheel rotation direction
Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sensorINFOID:0000000006222565
Calculates the following information that affects the v ehicle and transmits a signal to ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit) via communication lines.
 Vehicle rotation angular velocity (yaw rate signal)
 Vehicle lateral acceleration (side G signal) / longitudinal acceleration (decel G signal)
Brake Fluid Level SwitchINFOID:0000000006222566
Detects the brake fluid level in reservoir tank and trans mits converted electric signal from ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit), when brake fluid level is the specified level or less.
Parking Brake SwitchINFOID:0000000006222567
Detects the operation status of parking brake switch and transmits converted electric signal from combination
meter to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
VDC OFF SwitchINFOID:0000000006222568
 VDC OFF switch is integrated in SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or
4WD switch assembly (4WD models).
 The operation of the VDC OFF switch enables the arbi trary switching of the VDC function between stop sta-
tus and standby status. The status of the function is indicated by the VDC OFF indicator lamp. (ON: Non-
operational status, OFF: Standby status)
- VDC function NOTE:
Brake limited slip differentia l (BLSD) control operates.
- TCS function
 VDC OFF indicator lamp turns OFF (standby status) when the engine is started again after it is stopped once while VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON (non-operational status).
JPFIC0131GB
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SYSTEMBRC-17
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*2: Models with 4WD system
VALVE OPERATION
Each valve is operated and fluid pressure of brake caliper is controlled.
When Ordinary Brake is Applied
NOTE:
Control pressure sensor is applied to model s with Advanced Driver Assistance System.
TCMMainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN
communication.
 Shift position signal
 Current gear position signal
Transfer control unit
*2Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN
communication.
 Current 4WD mode signal
Steering angle sensor Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN
communication.
 Steering angle sensor signal
Combination meter Mainly receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN
communication.
 ABS warning lamp signal
 Brake warning lamp signal
 VDC warning lamp signal
 VDC OFF indicator lamp
Component Signal description
Name Not activated When depressing brake pedal
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
JPFIC0150GB
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SYSTEMBRC-27
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C1120 When a malfunction is detec ted in front LH ABS IN valve.
The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function
C1121 When a malfunction is detec
ted in front LH ABS OUT valve.
C1122 When a malfunction is detected in front RH ABS IN valve.
C1123 When a malfunction is det ected in front RH ABS OUT valve.
C1124 When a malfunction is detected in rear LH ABS IN valve.
C1125 When a malfunction is detected in rear LH ABS OUT valve.
C1126 When a malfunction is det ected in rear RH ABS IN valve.
C1127 When a malfunction is detected in rear RH ABS OUT valve.
C1130 When a malfunction is detected in ECM system. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C1140 When a malfunction is detected in actuator relay. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C1142
*2When a malfunction is detected in master cylinder pressure sensor or control pres-
sure sensor. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C1143 When a malfunction is detected in steering angle sensor.
C1144 When neutral position adjustment of steering angle sensor is not complete.
C1145
 When a malfunction is detected in yaw rate signal.
 When yaw rate signal is not continuously received for 2 seconds or more.
 When side G signal is not continuously received for 2 seconds or more.
 When decel G signal is not continuously received for 2 seconds or more.
The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C1146 When a malfunction is detected in side/decel G signal.
C1155
 When brake fluid level low signal is detected.
 When an open circuit is detected in brake fluid level switch circuit.
C1160 When calibration of yaw rate/side/decal G sensor is not complete.
C1164 When a malfunction is detected in cut valve 1. The following functions are sus- pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function
C1165 When a malfunction is detected in cut valve 2.
C1166 When a malfunction is detected in suction valve 1.
C1167 When a malfunction is detected in suction valve 2.
C1170 When the informatio
n in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is not the same.The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
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BRC-28
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH VDC]
SYSTEM
*1: Models with 4WD System
*2: Models with Advanced Driver Assistance System
Protection FunctionINFOID:0000000006228185
The VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp turns ON and DTC “C118E” may be
detected in self-diagnosis result of “ABS” when the br
ake pedal is excessively operated, such as air bleeding.
This is not a system malfunction because this occurs due to the temporary decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure. The system returns to normal condition when the accu mulator fluid pressure reaches the specified pres-
sure with the ignition switch ON and the VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, and brake warning lamp turn
OFF. After these steps, erase self-diagnos is results for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
NOTE:
D T C “ C 1111 ” i s d e t e c t e d i n s e l f - d i agnosis results of “ABS” when the a ccumulator system has a malfunction.
VDC FUNCTION
VDC FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222572
 Side slip or tail slip may occur while driving on a slippery road or intending an urgent evasive driving. VDC
function detects side slip status using each sensor when side slip or tail slip is about to occur and improves
vehicle stability by brake control and engine output control during driving.
 In addition to ABS function, EBD function and TCS functi on, target side slip amount is calculated according
to steering operation amount from steering angle sensor and brake operation amount from pressure sensor.
By comparing this information with vehicle side slip amount that is calculated from information from yaw rate/
C118EWhen performing excessive brake pedal operation with the vehicle stopped. [When
accumulator fluid pressure reaches 11.43 MPa (114 bar, 116.6 kg/cm2, 1657 psi) af-
ter reaching 17.3 MPa (173 bar, 176.5 kg/cm2, 2509 psi.] The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
U1000 When CAN communication signal is not continuously received for 2 seconds or
more. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
DTC
 VDC warning lamp
 ABS warning lamp
 Brake warning lamp
Condition Description protection function
C118E ON When temporary decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure.
NOTE:
System is not malfunction. The following functions are suspended
temporarily
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential (BLSD)
function
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