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COMPONENT PARTS
Component Description
INFOID:0000000006226152
A/T Shift Selector (Detention Switch)INFOID:0000000006226153
Detention switch detects that A/T sh ift selector is in the P position, and then transmits the signal to BCM and
IPDM E/R.
BCM confirms the A/T shift selector position with the following 5 signals.
 P position signal from A/T shift selector (detention switch)
 P/N position signal from TCM
 P position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from TCM (CAN)
IPDM E/R confirms the A/T shift select or position with the following 3 signals.
 P position signal from A/T shift selector (detention switch)
 P/N position signal from TCM
 P/N position signal from BCM (CAN)
BCMINFOID:0000000006226154
BCM controls INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (ENGIN E START FUNCTION), INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBI-
LIZER SYSTEM-NATS [IVIS (NATS)], and VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM.
BCM performs the ID verification between BCM and Intelligent Key when the Intelligent Key is carried into the
detection area of inside key antenna, and push-button ignition s witch is pressed. If the ID verification result is
OK, push-button ignition switch operation is available.
13. Front door swit ch (driver side)
Refer to DLK-11, "
DOOR LOCK
SYSTEM :
ComponentPartsLocation". 14. Remote keyless entry receiver
Refer to DLK-11, "
DOOR LOCK
SYSTEM :
ComponentPartsLocation". 15. Inside key antenna (luggage room)
Refer to DLK-11, "
DOOR LOCK
SYSTEM :
ComponentPartsLocation".
A. Behind push-button ignition switch
Component Reference
A/T shift selector (detention switch) SEC-8
BCMSEC-8
ECMSEC-9
IPDM E/RSEC-9
NATS antenna amp.SEC-9
TCMSEC-9
Combination meterSEC-9
Door switchSEC-9
Hood switchSEC-9
Inside key antennaSEC-9
Intelligent KeySEC-9
Push-button ignition switchSEC-10
Remote keyless entry receiverSEC-10
Security indicator lampSEC-10
Starter control relaySEC-10
Starter relaySEC-10
Steering lock relaySEC-10
Steering lock unitSEC-10
Stop lamp switchSEC-10
Transmission range switchSEC-10
Vehicle information display SEC-11
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COMPONENT PARTS
Push-button Ignition Switch
INFOID:0000000006226165
Push-button ignition switch detects that push-button is pressed, and then transmits the signal to BCM. BCM
changes the power supply position with the operation of push-button ignition switch. BCM maintains the power
supply position status while push-button is not operated.
Remote Keyless Entry ReceiverINFOID:0000000006226166
Remote keyless entry receiver receives each button oper ation signal and electronic key ID signal from Intelli-
gent Key, and then transmits the signal to BCM.
Security Indicator LampINFOID:0000000006226167
Security indicator lamp is located on combination meter.
Security indicator lamp blinks when power supply position is any position other than ON to warn that INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-N ATS [IVIS (NATS)] is on board.
Starter Control RelayINFOID:0000000006226170
Engine starting system functions by controlling both starter relay and starter control relay.
Both relays are integrated in IPDM E/R. Starter relay is controlled by BCM, and starter control relay is con-
trolled by IPDM E/R on request from BCM.
IPDM E/R transmits starter relay and starter control relay status signal to BCM via CAN communication.
Starter RelayINFOID:0000000006226171
Engine starting system functions by controlling both starter relay and starter control relay.
Both relays are integrated in IPDM E/R. Starter relay is controlled by BCM, and starter control relay is con-
trolled by IPDM E/R on request from BCM.
IPDM E/R transmits starter relay and starter control relay status signal to BCM via CAN communication.
Steering Lock RelayINFOID:0000000006226172
Steering lock relay is integrated in IPDM E/R, and supplies power source to steering lock unit.
When IPDM E/R receives the steering lock relay ON request signal from BCM, IPDM E/R turns ON steering
lock relay and then transmits the steering lock relay condition signal to BCM.
Steering Lock UnitINFOID:0000000006226173
Steering lock unit performs steering lock/unlock operation on request from BCM, and power source is supplied
from steering lock relay integrated in IPDM E/R.
When push-button ignition switch is pressed while the In telligent Key is inside the vehicle, BCM performs the
ID verification with steering lock unit. Steering lock unit releases the steering lock based on the result of the ID
verification.
Steering lock unit has 2 switches (steering lock status switch and steering unlock status switch) inside. BCM
judges the steering lock/unlock condition by comparing these switch signals and steering lock unit status sig-
nal transmitted from IPDM E/R via CAN communication.
Stop Lamp SwitchINFOID:0000000006226174
Stop lamp switch detects that brake pedal is depressed, and then transmits the signal to BCM.
Transmission Range SwitchINFOID:0000000006226175
Transmission range switch is integrated in A/T asse mbly, and detects the A/T shift selector position.
TCM receives the transmission range switch signal and then transmits the P/N position signal to BCM and
IPDM E/R.
BCM confirms the A/T shift selector position with the following 5 signals.
 P position signal from A/T shift selector (detention switch)
 P/N position signal from TCM
 P position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from TCM (CAN)
IPDM E/R confirms the A/T shift select or position with the following 3 signals.
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
/ENGINE START FUNCTION
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000006226178
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE STAR T FUNCTION : System Description
INFOID:0000000006226179
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
 The engine start function of Intelligent Key system makes it possible to start and stop the engine without
using the key, based on the electronic ID verification. The electronic ID verification is performed between
BCM and Intelligent Key when the push-button ignition swit ch is pressed while the Intelligent Key is within
the detection area of inside key antenna.
NOTE:
The driver should carry the Intelligent Key at all times.
 Intelligent Key has 2 IDs [Intelligent Key ID and IVIS (NATS) ID]. It can perform the door lock/unlock opera-
tion and the push-button ignition switch operation when the registered Intelligent Key is carried.
 When Intelligent Key battery is discharged, engine c an be started by operating push-button ignition switch
after contacting Intelligent Key backside to push-button igni tion switch. At that time, the IVIS (NATS) ID veri-
fication is performed.
 If the ID is successfully verified, when push-button igni tion switch is pressed, steering lock is released and
the engine can be started.
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 Up to 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered (Includi ng the standard Intelligent Key) upon request from the cus-
tomer.
NOTE:
Refer to DLK-18, "
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM : System Description" for any functions other than engine
start function of Intelligent Key system.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The transponder [the chip for IVIS (NATS) ID verification] is integrated into the Intelligent Key. (For the
conventional models, it is integrated into the mech anical key.) Therefore, ID verification cannot be per-
formed by mechanical key only.
In that case, the IVIS (NATS) ID verification can be performed when Intelligent Key backside is con-
tacted to push-button ignition switch. If verification result is OK, engine can be started.
OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CARRIED
1. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed, the BCM activates the inside key antenna and transmits
the request signal to the Intelligent Key.
2. The Intelligent Key receives the request signal and transmits the Intelligent Key ID signal to the BCM.
3. BCM receives the Intelligent Key ID signal via remote keyless entry receiver and verifies it with the regis-
tered ID.
4. BCM transmits the unlock signal to steering lock unit and IPDM E/R if the verification results are OK.
5. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay ON and supplies power supply to the steering lock unit.
6. The steering lock releases.
7. BCM transmits the power supply stop signal to IPDM E/R when detecting that the steering lock is in the
unlock condition.
8. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay OFF and stops power supply to the steering lock unit.
9. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits the ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
10. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
11. BCM detects that the selector lever position and brake pedal operating condition.
12. BCM transmits the starter request signal to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM
judges that the engine start condition* is satisfied.
13. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
14. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor. CAUTION:
If a malfunction is detected in the Intelligent Key system, the “KEY” warning lamp in the combina-
tion meter illuminates. At that time, the engine cannot be started.
15. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indicati ng that the engine is started, the BCM transmits a
stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning OFF the starter motor relay. (If engine start is
unsuccessful, cranking stops automatically within 5 seconds.)
CAUTION:
When the Intelligent Key is carried outside of th e vehicle (inside key antenna detection area) while
the power supply is in the ACC or ON position, even if the engine start condition* is satisfied, the
engine cannot be started.
*: For the engine start condition, refer to “POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION”.
OPERATION RANGE
Engine can be started when Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, sometimes engine may not start
when Intelligent Key is on instrument panel or in glove box.
ENGINE START OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CONTACTED TO PUSH-BUTTON IG-
NITION SWITCH
When Intelligent Key battery is discharged, the IVIS (NATS) ID verification between transponder in Intelligent
Key and BCM is performed when Intelligent Key backside is contacted to push-button ignition switch. If the
verification result is OK, engine can be started.
STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Steering is locked by steering lock unit when any of the following conditions are met.
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SYSTEM
 When ignition switch is in the OFF position, selector le
ver is in the P position, and any of the following condi-
tions are met.
- Closing door
- Opening door
- Door is locked using door request switch
- Door is locked using Intelligent Key
 When BCM power consumption control system is rel eased by meeting any of the following conditions.
- Opening any door
- Operating door lock using door request switch
- Operating door lock using Intelligent Key
POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION
The power supply position changing operation can be performed with the following operations.
NOTE:
 When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna and when Intelligent Key backside
is contacted to push-button ignition switch, it is equivalent to the operations below.
 When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions,
- Brake pedal operating condition
- Selector lever position
- Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed: less than 4 km/h (2.5 MPH)
Vehicle speed: 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) or more
Emergency stop operation
 Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.
 Press the push-button ignition switch 3 times or more within 1.5 seconds.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
LOCK → ACC — Not depressed 1
LOCK → ACC → ON — Not depressed 2
LOCK → ACC → ON → OFF — Not depressed 3
LOCK → START
ACC → START
ON → START P or N position Depressed 1
Engine is running → OFF — — 1
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
Engine is running → ACC — — Emergency stop operation
Engine stall return operation while
driving N position Not depressed 1
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PRECAUTIONS FOR KEY REGISTRATION
 The ID registration is a procedure that erases the cu
rrent IVIS (NATS) ID once, and then reregisters a new
ID. Therefore before starting the registration operation, collect all registered Intelligent Keys from the cus-
tomer.
 When registering the Intelligent Key, perform only one procedure to simultaneously register both ID [IVIS
(NATS) ID and Intelligent Key ID].
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP
 Warns that the vehicle is equipped with IVIS (NATS).
 Security indicator lamp always blinks when the pow er supply position is any position other than ON.
NOTE:
Because security indicator lamp is highly efficient, the battery is barely affected.
ENGINE START OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CONTACTED TO PUSH-BUTTON IG-
NITION SWITCH
1. When brake pedal is depressed while selector leve r is in the P position, BCM activates NATS antenna
amp. that is located behind push-button ignition switch.
2. When Intelligent Key (transponder built-in) backsi de is contacted to push-button ignition switch, BCM
starts IVIS (NATS) ID verification between BCM and Intelligent Key (transponder built-in) via NATS
antenna amp.
3. When the IVIS (NATS) ID verification result is OK, buzzer in combination meter sounds and BCM trans-
mits the result to ECM.
4. When push-button ignition switch is pressed, BCM transmits steering unlock signal to steering lock unit
and IPDM E/R.
5. IPDM E/R turns steering lock relay ON and supplies power supply to the steering lock unit.
6. The steering lock is released.
7. BCM transmits the power supply stop signal to IPDM E/R when detecting that the steering lock is in the
unlock position.
8. IPDM E/R turns steering lock relay OFF and stops power supply to the steering lock unit.
9. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
10. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
11. BCM detects that the selector lever position is P or N.
12. BCM transmits starter request signal to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM judges that the engine start condition* is satisfied.
13. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
14. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor.
15. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indica ting that the engine is started, BCM transmits a
stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning off the starter motor relay. (If engine start is unsuc-
cessful, cranking stops automatically within 5 seconds.)
*: For the engine start condition, refer to “POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION” below.
POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION
The power supply position changing operation can be performed with the following operations.
NOTE:
 When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna and when Intelligent Key backside
is contacted to push-button ignition switch, it is equivalent to the operations below.
 When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions,
- Brake pedal operating condition
- Selector lever position
- Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed: less than 4 km/h (2.5 MPH)
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Vehicle speed: 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) or more
Emergency stop operation
 Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.
 Press the push-button ignition switch 3 times or more within 1.5 seconds.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006226184
Power supply position
Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
LOCK → ACC — Not depressed 1
LOCK → ACC → ON — Not depressed 2
LOCK → ACC → ON → OFF — Not depressed 3
LOCK → START
ACC → START
ON → START P or N position Depressed 1
Engine is running → OFF — — 1
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
Engine is running → ACC — — Emergency stop operation
Engine stall return operation while
driving N position Not depressed 1
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000006226185
 The vehicle security system has two alarm functions (theft warning alarm and panic alarm), and reduces the
possibility of a theft or mischief by activating horns and headlamps intermittently.
 The panic alarm does not start when the theft warning alarm is activating, and the panic alarm stops when
the theft warning alarm is activated.
The priority of the functions are as per the following.
THEFT WARNING ALARM
 The theft warning alarm function activates horns and headlamps intermittently when BCM detects that any
door or hood is opened by unauthorized means, whil e the system is in the ARMED state.
 Security indicator lamp on combination meter always blinks when power supply position is any position other
than ON. Security indicator lamp blinking warns that the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle security system.
Operation Flow
Priority Function
1 Theft warning alarm
2 Panic alarm
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No. System state Switching condition
1 DISARMED to PRE-ARMED When all conditions of A and
one condition of B is satis-
fied. AB
 Power supply position: OFF/LOCK
 All doors: Closed
 Hood: Closed All doors are locked by:
 Door key cylinder LOCK switch
 LOCK button of Intelligent Key
 Door request switch
2 PRE-ARMED to ARMED When all of the following
conditions are satisfied for
30 seconds.  Power supply position: OFF/LOCK
 All doors: Locked
 Hood: Closed
3 ARMED to ALARM When one condition of A and
one condition of B are satis-
fied. AB
Intelligent Key: Not used  Any door: Open  Hood: Open
4 DISARMED to PRE-RESET When all conditions of A and
one condition of B is satis-
fied. AB
 Power supply position: OFF/LOCK
 All doors: Closed
 Hood: Open All doors are locked by:
 Door key cylinder LOCK switch
 LOCK button of Intelligent Key
 Door request switch
5 PRE-ARMED to PRE-RESET When one of the following
conditions is satisfied.  Hood: Open
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