2011 INFINITI QX56 brakes

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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
SYSTEM
 When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under the following condi-
tions, the system cannot be set. A warning chime will sound and
the set speed indicator and own vehicle indicator will blink.
- When the SNOW mode switch is ON (To use the ICC system, turn
OFF the SNOW mode switch, push the MAIN switch to turn OFF
the ICC system and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
- When the 4WD shift switch is not AUTO position. (To use the ICC
system, shift the AUTO position, push the MAIN switch to turn OFF
the ICC system and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
- When the VDC is OFF. (To use the ICC system, turn ON the VDC system, push the MAIN switch to turn OFF the I CC system and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
- When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) operates.
- When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight).
- When the wheel is slipping. (To use the ICC system, make sure the wheels are no longer spinning, push the
MAIN switch to turn OFF the ICC system and rese t the ICC system by pushing the MAIN switch again.)
Cancel Conditions
1. When CANCEL switch is pressed.
2. When brake pedal is depressed.
3. When the vehicle ahead is not detected below the speed of 24 km/h (15 MPH).
4. When the selector lever is not in the “D” position or manual mode.
5. When the parking brakes are applied.
6. When the system judges the vehicle is at standstill.
7. When the front wiper s are operating at HI.
(If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensing auto-wi per, the system may cancel when the wipers are set
to AUTO.)
8. When the SNOW mode switch is turned ON.
9. When 4WD shift switch is not AUTO position
10. When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) operates.
11. When the MAIN switch is turned OFF.
12. When a wheel slips.
13. When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight).
14. When the VDC is turned OFF.
15. When the system malfunction occurs.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CR UISE CONTROL MODE FUNCTION
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL MODE FUNCTION : System
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
SYSTEM
In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode,
a warning chime does not sound to warn driver if own
vehicle are too close to the vehicle ahead, as neither the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance is detected.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
To turn ON the conventional (fixed speed) cruise cont rol mode, push and hold the MAIN switch for longer than
approximately 1.5 seconds when ICC system is OFF.
When pushing the MAIN switch ON, the ICC system display and the MAIN switch indicator are displayed on
the information display.
After hold the MAIN switch ON for longer than approxim ately 1.5 seconds, the ICC system display goes out.
The MAIN switch indicator stays lit and brings the system to standby state.
NOTE:
 To turn on the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode again, turn OFF the system and quickly push (less
than 1.5 seconds) the MAIN switch.
 When the DCA system is ON, the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode cannot be turned on even
though the MAIN switch is pushed and held.
 To turn ON the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, turn OFF the DCA system. Refer to DAS-68,
"System Description".
ADAS control unit performs the control as per the following:
Set Condition
When the system is under a standby state and the vehi cle speed is between approximately 40 km/h (25 MPH)
and 144 km/h (90 MPH), pushing the SET/COAST switch will start system control.
If the system is canceled by conditions 1-6 below, the sy stem will resume control at the last set cruising speed
by pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch.
Cancel conditions1. When CANCEL switch is pressed.
2. When brake pedal depressed.
3. When the vehicle speed falls below approximately 32 km/h (20 MPH).
4. When the vehicle slows down more than 13 km/h (8 MPH) below the set speed.
5. When the selector lever is not in the “D” position or manual mode.
6. When the parking brakes are applied.
7. When the MAIN switch is turned OFF.
8. When VDC (including the TCS) operates.
9. When a wheel slips.
10. When the system malfunction occurs.
Constant
speed Comparing the set vehicle speed with the current vehicle speed, transmits the command to ECM via CAN communication
to reach the set vehicle speed, and controls the electronic throttle control actuator.
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CCS-26
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
OPERATION
WARNING AND AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION DISPLAY
NOTE:
When the ICC system is automatica
lly canceled, the cancellation condition can be displayed on “WORK SUP-
PORT” of CONSULT-III (ICC/ADAS).
Condition Display on ICC system display
Standby mode
Control mode
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Condition Description Display on ICC system display
Warning display When the ICC system is malfunc-
tioning A chime sounds and the control is
automatically canceled.
NOTE:
Turn the engine OFF and restart
engine. If there is no malfunction,
it is possible to set the system
System cancel
display  When brake pedal is depressed
 When pressing CANCEL switch
 When the vehicle speed falls be-
low approximately 32 km/h (20
MPH)
 When the vehicle slows down
more than 13 km/h (8 MPH) be-
low the set speed
 When the selector lever is not in
the “D” position or manual mode
 When the parking brakes are ap- plied
 When VDC (including the TCS) operates
 When a wheel slips A chime sounds and the control is
automatically canceled
NOTE:
 The system will be in a standby,
after the control is automatically
canceled
 A chime sounds when the con-
trol is automatically canceled,
except when brake pedal is de-
pressed or when CANCEL
switch is pressed
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CCS
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HANDLING PRECAUTION
Precautions for Vehicle-to-V ehicle Distance Control ModeINFOID:0000000006224276
 ICC system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the\
driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safe ly and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
 The system is primarily intended for use on straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It is not advisable to
use the system in city traffic or congested areas.
 This system will not adapt automatically to road condi tions. This system should be used in evenly flowing
traffic. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
 The ICC sensor will not detect under most conditions.
- Stationary and slow moving vehicles.
- Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
- Oncoming vehicles in the some lane.
- Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel lane.
 As there is a performance limit to the distance contro l function, never rely solely on the ICC system. This
system does not correct careless, inattentive or absent -minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain,
fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the surrounding circumstances in order to maintain a safe distance
between vehicles.
 If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerat es to a standstill within the limitations of the sys-
tem. The system will cancel once it judges that the vehicle has come to a standstill and sound a warning
chime. To prevent the vehicle from movi ng, the driver must depress the brake pedal.
 The system may not detect the vehicle in front of the dr iver in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid
accidents, never use the ICC syst em under the following conditions:
- On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves.
- On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc.
- On off-road surfaces such as on sand or rock, etc.
- During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
- When the windshield wipers are operating at high speed. The ICC system may cancel when the wipers are
set to the AUTO position.
- When strong light (for example, at sunrise or sunset ) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
- When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor.
- On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed and frequent braking may result in overheating the brakes).
- On repeated uphill and downhill roads.
- When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent acceleration or deceleration.
- When towing a trailer or other vehicle
 In some road or traffic conditions, a vehicle or object can unexpectedly come into the sensor detection zone and cause automatic braking. The driver may need to c ontrol the distance from other vehicles using the
accelerator pedal. Always stay alert and avoid using t he ICC system when it is not recommended in this sec-
tion.
 The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode uses a sensor located on the front of the vehicle to detect vehi-
cles traveling ahead. The sensor generally detects t he signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle
ahead. Therefore, if the sensor c annot detect the reflector on the v ehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
 The following are some conditions in which the sensor cannot detect the signals:
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is positioned high on the vehicle (trailer, etc.).
- When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered.
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is covered with dirt, snow and road spray.
- When the snow or road spray from traveling vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility.
- When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) fr om vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility.
- When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of own vehicle.
- When the vehicle is towing a trailer, etc.
 The ICC system is designed to automatic ally check the sensor's operation within the limitation of the system.
When the sensor is covered with dirt or is obstruct ed, the system will automatically be canceled. If the sen-
sor is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may not detect them. In
these instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not cancel and may not be able to main-
tain the selected following distance from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to check and clean the sensor regularly.
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONCCS-173
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006224457
PRECAUTIONS FOR VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
 ICC system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the\
driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safe ly and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
 The system is primarily intended for use on straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It is not advisable to
use the system in city traffic or congested areas.
 This system will not adapt automatically to road condi tions. This system should be used in evenly flowing
traffic. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
 The ICC sensor will not detect under most conditions.
- Stationary and slow moving vehicles.
- Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
- Oncoming vehicles in the some lane.
- Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel lane.
 As there is a performance limit to the distance contro l function, never rely solely on the ICC system. This
system does not correct careless, inattentive or absent -minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain,
fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the surrounding circumstances in order to maintain a safe distance
between vehicles.
 If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerat es to a standstill within the limitations of the sys-
tem. The system will cancel once it judges that the vehicle has come to a standstill and sound a warning
chime. To prevent the vehicle from movi ng, the driver must depress the brake pedal.
 The system may not detect the vehicle in front of the dr iver in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid
accidents, never use the ICC syst em under the following conditions:
- On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves.
- On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc.
- On off-road surfaces such as on sand or rock, etc.
- During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
- When the windshield wipers are operating at high speed. The ICC system may cancel when the wipers are
set to the AUTO position.
- When strong light (for example, at sunrise or sunset ) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
- When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor.
- On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed and frequent braking may result
in overheating the brakes).
- On repeated uphill and downhill roads.
- When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent
acceleration or deceleration.
- When towing a trailer or other vehicle
 In some road or traffic conditions, a vehicle or object can unexpectedly come into the sensor detection zone
and cause automatic braking. The driver may need to c ontrol the distance from other vehicles using the
accelerator pedal. Always stay alert and avoid using t he ICC system when it is not recommended in this sec-
tion.
 The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode uses a sensor located on the front of the vehicle to detect vehi-
cles traveling ahead. The sensor generally detects t he signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle
ahead. Therefore, if the sensor c annot detect the reflector on the v ehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
 The following are some conditions in which the sensor cannot detect the signals:
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is positioned high on the vehicle (trailer, etc.).
- When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered.
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is covered with dirt, snow and road spray.
- When the snow or road spray from traveling vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility.
- When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) fr om vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility.
- When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of own vehicle.
- When the vehicle is towing a trailer, etc.
 The ICC system is designed to automatic ally check the sensor's operation within the limitation of the system.
When the sensor is covered with dirt or is obstruct ed, the system will automatically be canceled. If the sen-
sor is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may not detect them. In
these instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not cancel and may not be able to main-
tain the selected following distance from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to check and clean the sensor regularly.
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ing system
parts mal-
function — Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for ex-
tended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
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Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
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Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or paper
clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items
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DAS-70
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[DCA]
SYSTEM
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
When a vehicle is detected ahead The vehicle ahead detection indicator comes ON.
When vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead If the driver is not depressing the accelerator pedal, t
he system activates the brakes to decelerate smoothly
as necessary. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within the limita-
tions of the system.
 If the driver is depressing the accelerator pedal, the system moves the accelerator pedal upward to assist
the driver to release the accelerator pedal.
When brake operation by driver is required The system alerts the driver by a warning chime and blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator. If the
driver is depressing the accelerator pedal after the wa rning, the system moves the accelerator pedal upward
to assist the driver to switch to the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
If the vehicle ahead comes to a stan dstill, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within the limitations
of the system. The system will release brake control wi th a warning chime once it judges the vehicle is
at a standstill. To prevent the vehicle from moving , the driver must depress the brake pedal. [The sys-
tem will resume control automatically once the system reaches 5 km/h (3 MPH)].
NOTE:
 Depending on the position of the accelerator pedal, the system may not be able to assist the driver to
release the accelerator pedal appropriately.
 When the driver depresses the accelerator pedal even further while the system is moving the acce\
lerator pedal upward, the accelerator pedal control will be canceled.
 When the driver is depressing the accelerator pedal, the brake control by the system is not operated.
 When the driver is depressing the brake pedal, neither the brake control nor the alert by the system oper-
ates.
 When the ICC system is set, the DCA system will be canceled.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
ICC sensor calculates a distance from a vehicle ahead and a relative speed to transmit the ICC sensor signal
to the ADAS control unit via ITS communication. Based on the received signal, the ADAS control unit trans-
mits a control signal to the accelerator pedal actuator via ITS communication and to the ABS actuator control
unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
Combination
meter CAN commu-
nicationMeter display
signal
Vehicle ahead detec-
tion indicator signal
Transmits a signal to display a state of the system on
the information display
DCA system switch in-
dicator signal
ICC warning lamp signal Transmits an ICC warning lamp signal to turn ON the
ICC system warning lamp
Buzzer output signal Transmits a buzzer output signal to activate the buzz-
er
ICC sensor ITS commu-
nicationVehicle speed signal
Transmits a vehicle speed calculated by the ADAS
control unit
Steering angle sensor signal Transmits a steering angle sensor signal received
from the steering angle sensor
Accelerator
pedal actuator ITS commu-
nicationAccelerator pedal position signal
Transmits an accelerator pedal angle calculated by
the ADAS control unit
Accelerator pedal feedback force control
signal Transmits a target actuation force value calculated by
the ADAS control unit
ICC brake hold
relay ICC brake hold relay drive signal
Activates the brake hold relay and turns ON the stop
lamp
Reception unit Signal name Description
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SYSTEMDAS-71
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Operation Condition
ADAS control unit performs the control when the following conditions are satisfied.
 When the DCA system setting on the navigation screen is ON.
 When the dynamic driver assistance switch is turned to ON.
 When the brake pedal is not depressed.
 When the vehicle speed is above approximately 5 km/h (3 MPH).
 When the vehicle ahead is detected.
 When the ICC system is not set.
No Operation Condition
The ADAS control unit is not operat e when the system is under any condi tions of the no operation condition.
 When the brake pedal depressed.
 When the ICC system is set.
 When the system judges that the vehicle co mes to a standstill by the system control.
 When the vehicle ahead is not detected.
Operation Cancellation Condition
The ADAS control unit cancels the operation when the syst em is under any conditions of the operation cancel-
lation condition.
 When the dynamic driver assistance switch is turned to OFF.
 When the system malfunction occurs.
 When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) operates.
 When the VDC is turned OFF.
 When the SNOW mode switch is turned ON.
 When the 4WD shift switch is turned to not AUTO position.
 When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight).
 When the ICC sensor body window is dirty and the measurement of the distance between the vehicles
becomes difficult.
Operation At The Driver Operation
Give priority to the driver operation in the following situation.
When vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead If the driver is not depressing the acceler-
ator pedal, the system activates the
brakes to decelerate smoothly as neces-
sary
If the driver is depressing the accelerator
pedal, the system moves the accelerator
pedal upward to assist the driver to re-
lease the accelerator pedal
When brake operation by driver is required The system alerts the driver by a warning
chime and blinking the vehicle ahead de-
tection indicator. If the driver is depressing
the accelerator pedal after the warning,
the system moves the accelerator pedal
upward to assist the driver to switch to the
brake pedal
Deceleration control It transmits the brake fluid
pressure control signal to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication and performs the brake control
Accelerator pedal actuation
control It transmits the accelerator pedal feedback force control signal to the accelerator pedal actuator via ITS
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