2011 INFINITI QX56 brake fluid

SYSTEMTM-53
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Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via communication line.
The TCM activates low brake solenoid valve and controls t he low brake oil pressure to the low pressure level
if the driver does not intend to start the vehicle while the vehicle is being stopped in the “D” position. Therefore,
the low brake is in the release (slip) status and the pow er transmission route of A/T is the same status as the
“N” position. This can decrease the engine load and im proves the fuel economy because the drive force of
engine is not transmitted to the output shaft of A/T.
Idle Neutral Contro l Start Condition
Idle neutral control starts when all of the following c onditions are satisfied. However, the control ends when
any one of the following conditions becomes insufficient during idle neutral control.
NOTE:
The idle neutral control is terminated or prohibited when the TCM and ECM detect that the vehicle is in any of
the conditions as per the following.
 Engine cooling water temperature and A/T fluid temperature are below or above a prescribed temperature.
 A/T malfunction occurs.
 DTC is detected.
 Fail-safe mode activates.
 Idle neutral control is performed continuously for a certain period of time.
Idle Neutral Contro l Resume Condition
Idle neutral control can be resumed when its start condition is fulfilled after any of the following operations is
performed (unless a malfunction occurs in the vehicle).
 After driving at more than a prescribed speed.
 When idle neutral control start conditions are fulfilled for a certain period of time.
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL
Item Signal
TCM function Actuator
Each sensor, switch and
control unit ⇒ TCM TCM
⇒ ECM ECM ⇒ TCM
Input speed sensor 1, 2 Input speed
N idle instruction
signal (Standby sig- nal)* N idle instruction
signal (Start signal)* Idle neutral con-
trol Low brake sole-
noid valve
Output speed sensor Output shaft revolution
A/T fluid temperature
sensor
ATF temperature
Transmission range
switch Selector lever position
ECM Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal posi-
tion signal*
Throttle position signal*
BCM Stop lamp switch signal*
Turn indicator signal*
ABS actuator electric
unit (control unit) Pressure sensor signal*
Decel G sensor signal*
Combination meter Vehicle speed signal*
Driving location : Level road and gentle slope
Selector lever position : “D” position
Vehicle speed : 0 km/h (0 MPH)
Accelerator pedal opening : 0.0 / 8
Brake pedal : Depress
Engine speed : Idle speed
Snow mode switch : OFF
Turn signal lamp and ha zard warning lamp : OFF
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SYSTEMTM-55
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Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via CAN communication line.
 When driving on an up/down slope ASC judges up/down slope according to engine torque data transmitted from the ECM and vehicle speed.
Fixing at 4GR, 5GR or 6GR on an up-slope prevents sh ift hunting and controls the vehicle to gain optimum
driving force. On a down-slope, automatic shift-down to 4GR, 5GR or 6GR controls to gain optimum engine
brake.
 When driving on a curve TCM receives the side G sensor signal from the ABS ac tuator and electric unit (control unit). It locks to 4GR,
5GR or 6GR position in moderate cornering or to 3G R position in sharp cornering based on this signal. This
prevents any upshift and kickdown during corner ing, maintaining smooth vehicle travel.
To w M o d e
 High driving torque is required for towing a heavy load. The tow mode enables torque-oriented driving by
changing the shift schedule to that of delaying A/T gear shift timing (compared to normal driving).
 TCM receives tow mode switch signal from combination meter via CAN communication. The tow mode turns ON when TCM receives the signal. TCM transmits a tow mode indicator lamp signal to the combination
meter via CAN communication to turn ON the tow mode indicator lamp mounted in the combination meter.
MANUAL MODE
Item Signal TCM function Actuator
Input speed sensor 1, 2 Input speed
ASC (Adaptive shift control)  High and low reverse
clutch solenoid valve
 Direct clutch solenoid valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch so- lenoid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid
valve
Output speed sensor Vehicle speed
A/T fluid temperature sensor ATF temperature
ECM
Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal position signal*
Closed throttle position signal*
Engine and A/T integrated control signal
(engine torque)*
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Side G sensor signal*
BCM Stop lamp switch signal*
Combination meter Tow mode switch signal*
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TM-56
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SYSTEM
Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via CAN communication line.
 The TCM receives the manual mode signal, non-manual mode signal, manual mode shift up signal and
manual mode shift down signal from combination meter via CAN communication line. The TCM shifts shift
pattern control to the manual mode based on these signal s, and then shifts the A/T by operating each sole-
noid valve according to the shift operation of the driver.
 The TCM prohibits the manual mode while being in fail-safe mode due to an A/T malfunction, etc. Refer to TM-74, "
Fail-Safe".
Manual Mode Information
 The TCM transmits the manual mode shift refusal signal to the combination meter if the TCM refuses the
transmission from the driving status of vehicle when the selector lever shifts to “UP (+ side)” or “DOWN (−
side)” side. The combination meter blinks shift indicator on the combination meter and sounds the buzzer to
indicate the driver that the shifting is not performed when receiving this signal. However, the TCM does not
transmit the manual mode shift refusal signal in the conditions as per the following.
- When the selector lever shifts to “DOWN ( − side)” side in 1GR.
- When the selector lever shifts to “UP (+ side)” side in 7GR.
LOCK-UP CONTROL
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006226777
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226778
 The torque converter clutch piston in the torque conv erter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
 Lock-up operation, however, is prohibited when A/T fluid temperature is too low.
 The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve, which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or
releases the torque converter clutch piston.
Item Signal TCM function Actuator
Output speed sensor Vehicle speed
Manual mode High and low reverse clutch
solenoid valve
 Direct clutch solenoid valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch sole- noid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid valve
A/T fluid temperature sensor ATF temperature
ECM
Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal position sig-
nal*
Combination meter Manual mode signal*
Non-manual mode signal*
Manual mode shift up signal*
Manual mode shift down signal*
JSDIA1350GB
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TM-62
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)
INPUT SPEED (rpm) X X Displays the input speed calculated from front
sun gear revolution and front carrier revolution.
F SUN GR REV (rpm) — — Displays the front sun gear revolution calculat-
ed from the pulse signal of input speed sensor
1.
F CARR GR REV (rpm) — — Displays the front carrier gear revolution calcu-
lated from the pulse signal of input speed sen-
sor 2.
ENGINE SPEED (rpm) X X Displays the engine speed received via CAN
communication.
TC SLIP SPEED (rpm) — X Displays the revolution difference between in-
put speed and engine speed.
ACCELE POSI (0.0/8) X — Displays the accelerator position estimated val-
ue received via CAN communication.
THROTTLE POSI (0.0/8) X X Displays the throttle position received via CAN
communication.
ATF TEMP 1 ( °C or °F) X X Displays the ATF temperature of oil pan calcu-
lated from the signal voltage of A/T fluid tem-
perature sensor.
ATF TEMP 2 ( °C or °F) X X Displays the ATF temperature estimated value
of torque converter outlet calculated from the
signal voltage of A/T fluid temperature sensor.
ATF TEMP SE 1 (V) — — Displays the signal voltage of A/T fluid temper-
ature sensor.
BATTERY VOLT (V) X — Displays the power supply voltage of TCM.
LINE PRES SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
line pressure solenoid.
TCC SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
torque converter clutch solenoid.
L/B SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
low brake solenoid.
FR/B SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
front brake solenoid.
HLR/C SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
high and low reverse clutch solenoid.
I/C SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
input clutch solenoid.
D/C SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
direct clutch solenoid.
2346/B SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
2346 brake solenoid.
L/P SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
line pressure solenoid, and displays the moni-
tor value.
TCC SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
torque converter clutch solenoid, and displays
the monitor value.
L/B SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
low brake solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor Item Selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN SIG-
NALS SELEC-
TION
FROM ITEM
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A/T FLUIDTM-95
< BASIC INSPECTION > [7AT: RE7R01B]
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d. When the ATF starts to drip, tighten the drain plug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to TM-182,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse drain plug and drain plug gasket.
e. Remove overflow plug from oil pan.
f. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
g. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the
charging pipe.
h. Fill approximately 3 liters (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the ATF.
i. Remove the bucket pump hose to remove the charging pipe, and then temporarily tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Quickly perform the procedure to avoid ATF leakage from
the oil pan.
j. Lift down the vehicle.
k. Start the engine.
l. Make the ATF temperature approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTE:
The ATF level is greatly affected by the temperat ure. Always check the ATF temperature on “ATF TEMP
1” of “Data Monitor” using CONSULT-III.
m. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
n. Shift the selector lever through each gear pos ition. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
o. Lift up the vehicle when the ATF temperature reaches 40 °C (104 °F), and remove the overflow plug from
the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Perform “Step 4-o” with the engine at idle.
p. When the ATF starts to drip, tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to TM-
182, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse overflow plug.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006226792
CAUTION:
 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
 Using ATF other than Genuine NI SSAN Matic S ATF will cause deteri oration in driveability and A/T
durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
 When filling ATF, be careful not to sca tter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
 Always maintain the ATF temperature within between 35 °C (95 °F) and 45 °C (113 °F) while checking
with CONSULT-III when the ATF level adjustment is performed.
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Recommended fluid and fluid capacity : Refer to TM-296, "General Specification".
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TM-96
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A/T FLUID
1. Install the O-ring (315268E000) (A) to the charging pipe
(310811EA5A) (B).
2. Start the engine.
3. Make the ATF temperature approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTE:
The ATF level is greatly affected by the temperature. Always
check the ATF temperature on “ATF TEMP 1” of “Data Monitor”
using CONSULT-III.
4. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
5. Shift the selector lever through each gear position. Leave selec- tor lever in “P” position.
6. Lift up the vehicle.
7. Check the ATF leakage from transmission.
8. Remove overflow plug from oil pan.
9. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
10. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the
charging pipe.
11. Fill approximately 0.5 liters (1/2 US qt, 1/2 lmp qt) of the ATF.
12. Check that the ATF leaks when removing the charging pipe and the bucket pump hose. If the A TF does not leak, refill the ATF.
CAUTION:
Perform “Step 12” with the engine at idle.
13. When the ATF starts to drip, tighten the overflow pl ug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to TM-
182, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse overflow plug.
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STALL TEST
STALL TEST
Inspection and JudgmentINFOID:0000000006226793
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle
so that the A/T fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to
176 °F). Inspect the amount of AT F. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
4. Start the engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in “D” position.
5. Gradually press down the accelerator pedal while holding down the foot brake.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, and quickly release the accelerator pedal. CAUTION:
Never hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds during this test.
7. Shift the selector lever to “N” position.
8. Cool down the ATF. CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 with selector lever in “R” position.
JUDGMENT OF STALL TEST
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
Stall test standard value position
Stall speed : Refer to TM-297, "Stall Speed".
Selector lever position
Possible location of malfunction
“D” and “M” “R”
Stal l s pe ed HO
 Low brake
 1st one-way clutch
 2nd one-way clutch
OH  Reverse brake
 1st one-way clutch
 2nd one-way clutch
L L  Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
H H  Line pressure low
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 1 → 2 Slipping in 2GR, 3GR, 4GR or 6GR 2346 brake slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 2 → 3 Slipping in 3GR, 4GR or 5GR Direct clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 3 → 4 Slipping in 4GR, 5GR, 6GR or 7GR High and low reverse clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 4 → 5 Slipping in 5GR, 6GR or 7GR Input clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 5 → 6 Slipping in 2GR, 3GR, 4GR or 6GR 2346 brake slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 6 → 7 Slipping in 7GR Front brake slippage
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-165
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [7AT: RE7R01B]
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000006226890
 The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for inspection. Inspect in order from item 1.
 Perform diagnoses of symptom table 1 before symptom table 2.
SYMPTOM TABLE 1
Symptom Diagnostic item
Control cable
Output speed sensor
Vehicle speed signal
Accelerator pedal position sensor
Engine speed signal
Input speed sensor
A/T fluid temperature sensor
Battery voltage
Transmission range switch
Manual mode switch
Stop lamp switch
Line pressure solenoid valve
Torque converter solenoid valve
Low brake solenoid valve
Front brake solenoid valve
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve
Input clutch solenoid valve
Direct clutch solenoid valve
2346 brake solenoid valve
Anti-interlock solenoid valve
Starter relay
CAN communication
TM-101
TM-110TM-138TM-137TM-112TM-109TM-107TM-151TM-106TM-144TM-159TM-131TM-128TM-148TM-136TM-147TM-133TM-150TM-149TM-132TM-104TM-103
Poor
perfor-
mance
Driving
perfor-
manceShift point is high in “D” position. 1 2 3
Shift point is low in “D” position. 1 2
Large
shock
When
shifting
gears →
“D” position4 7665 32 31
→ “R” position 4 7 6 6 5 3 2 1
1GR ⇔ 2GR 4 2544 3 1
2GR ⇔ 3GR 4 2544 3 1
3GR ⇔ 4GR 4 2544 3 3 1
4GR ⇔ 5GR 4 2544 3 3 1
5GR ⇔ 6GR 4 2544 33 1
6GR ⇔ 7GR 4 2544 3 3 1
Downshift when
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al is depressed 3 2433 1
Upshift when ac-
celerator pedal
is released 3 2433 1
Lock-up 4 2444 3 1
Judder Lock-up 2 1 1 4 3
Strange noise In “R” position 2 1
In “N” position 2 1
In “D” position 2 1
Engine at idle 2 1
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