2011 INFINITI QX56 Head lamp

BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION OR OPERATION SOUND OCCURS
BRC-131
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [WITH VDC]
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BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION OR OPERATION SOUND OCCURS
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222665
 Brake pedal vibrates and motor sound from ABS actuat or and electric unit (control unit) occurs, when the
engine starts.
 Brake pedal vibrates during braking.
CAUTION:
Vibration may be felt during brake pedal is lightly de pressed (just placing a foot on it) in the following
conditions. This is normal.
 When shifting gears
 When driving on slippery road
 During cornering at high speed
 When passing over bumps or grooves [Approx. 50 mm (1.97 in) or more]
 When pulling away just after starting engine [at approx. 10 km/h (6.2 MPH) or higher]
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222666
1.CHECK SYMPTON 1
Depress the brake pedal 10 times or more with the engine stopped and decrease the accumulator pressure to
check that there are pedal vibrations when the engine is started.
Do vibrations occur?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check brake pedal. Refer to BR-21, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
2.CHECK SYMPTON 2
Depress the brake pedal 10 times or more with the engine stopped and decrease the accumulator pressure to
check that motor noise from ABS actuator and electr ic unit (control unit) occurs when the engine starts.
Does the operation sound occur?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
3.CHECK SYMPTON 3
Check symptoms when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Does the symptom occur?
YES >> Check that radio (including wiring), antenna and antenna lead-in wires are not located near ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Move them if they are located near ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit).
NO >> Normal
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COMPONENT PARTSBRC-143
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [BRAKE ASSIST (WITH PREVIEW FUNCTION)]
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006248457
× : Applicable
13. Steering angle sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location"
14. ADAS control unit
Refer to DAS-13, "
Component Parts
Location"
A. Back side of engine room (RH) B. Front bumper (center) C. Upper side of brake pedal
D. Under side of instrument lower driver
panel
Component Function
Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Brake Assist (with preview function)
ADAS control unit ×××× ADAS control unit calculates a target distance between vehicles
and a target speed, based on signals received from each sensor
and switch to transmit an engine torque command value to ECM
and a brake fluid pressure cont rol signal to ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication
 ADAS control unit transmits buzzer output signal to combination
meter via CAN communication
ICC sensor ×××× ICC sensor detects light reflected from a vehicle ahead by irra-
diating laser forward and calculates a distance from the vehicle
ahead and a relative speed, based on the detected signal
 ICC sensor transmits the presence/absence of vehicle ahead and the distance from the vehicle to ADAS control unit via ITS
communication
ECM ×××× ECM transmits the accelerator pedal position signal, ICC brake
switch signal, stop lamp switch signal, ICC steering switch sig-
nal, etc. to ADAS control unit via CAN communication
 ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator based on the engine torque demand received from the ADAS control unit via
CAN communication
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) ×××× ABS actuator and electric unit (c
ontrol unit) transmits the vehicle
speed signal (wheel speed), stop lamp signal and VDC/TCS/
ABS system operation condition to ADAS control unit via CAN
communication
 ABS actuator and electric unit (c ontrol unit) controls the brake,
based on a brake fluid pressure control signal received from the
ADAS control unit via CAN communication
BCM ×BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to ADAS control unit
via CAN communication
TCM ××TCM transmits the signal related to A/T control to ADAS control
unit via CAN communication
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BRC-150
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST]
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Description
INFOID:0000000006248459
× : Applicable
13. Steering angle sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location"
14. ADAS control unit
Refer to DAS-13, "
Component Parts
Location"
A. Back side of engine room (RH) B. Front bumper (center) C. Upper side of brake pedal
D. Under side of inst rument lower driver
panel
Component Function
Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Brake Assist (with preview function)
ADAS control unit ×××× ADAS control unit calculates a target distance between vehicles
and a target speed, based on signals received from each sensor
and switch to transmit an engine torque command value to ECM
and a brake fluid pres sure control signal to ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication
 ADAS control unit transmits buzzer output signal to combination
meter via CAN communication
ICC sensor ×××× ICC sensor detects light reflected from a vehicle ahead by irra-
diating laser forward and calculates a distance from the vehicle
ahead and a relative speed, based on the detected signal
 ICC sensor transmits the presence/absence of vehicle ahead and the distance from the vehicle to ADAS control unit via ITS
communication
ECM ×××× ECM transmits the accelerator pedal position signal, ICC brake
switch signal, stop lamp switch signal, ICC steering switch sig-
nal, etc. to ADAS control unit via CAN communication
 ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator based on the engine torque demand received from the ADAS control unit via
CAN communication
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) ×××× ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) transmits the vehicle
speed signal (wheel speed), stop lamp signal and VDC/TCS/
ABS system operation condition to ADAS control unit via CAN
communication
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) controls the brake, based on a brake fluid pressure control signal received from the
ADAS control unit via CAN communication
BCM ×BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to ADAS control unit
via CAN communication
TCM ××TCM transmits the signal related to A/T control to ADAS control
unit via CAN communication
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BRC-152
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST]
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST
INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006228299
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) syst
em warns the driver by a vehicle ahead detection indicator and chime when
there is a risk of a collision with the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane and the driver must take avoidance
action immediately. The system helps reduce the rear -end collision speed by applying the brakes when it
judges a collision can not be avoided.
CAUTION:
The IBA system is a not collision avoidance system. It is the driver ′s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. As there is a performance limit, it may not provide a
warning or brake in certain conditions.
NOTE:
 The IBA system shares component parts and diagnosis wi th the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
New parts added to the IBA system is the IBA OFF indica tor lamp in the combination meter and the IBA OFF
switch on the instrument driver lower panel.
 The ICC sensor integrated unit shares the parts with the ICC, but the IBA system will operate even when the
ICC system is turned to OFF.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The IBA system uses an ICC sensor located below t he front bumper to measure the distance to a vehicle
ahead. When the system judges that the distance gets shorter, the vehicle ahead detection indicator on the
combination meter blinks and the warning chime sounds.
To turn the system OFF/ON, push and hold the IBA OFF switch after starting the engine for more than 1 sec-
ond.
NOTE:
 The system ON/OFF condition will be memorized even if the ignition switch turns OFF.
 The IBA system operates under the following conditions.
- The IBA system will function when the vehicle is driv en at speeds of approximately 15 km/h (10 MPH) and
above, and when the vehicle ′s speed is approximately 15 km/h (10 MPH) faster than that of the vehicle
ahead.
Switch and Indicators
Temporary unavailable indication
1. IBA OFF switch 2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator 3. IBA OFF indicator lamp
A. Under side of Instrument lower panel
(LH) B. On the combination meter
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONBRC-157
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006228304
PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST
 The IBA system is a not collision avoidance system. It is the driver′s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
 As there is a performance limit, it may not prov ide a warning or brake in certain conditions.
 The system will not detect the following objects:
- Pedestrians, animals, or obstacles in the roadway
- Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
 The system will not detect under the following conditions:
- When the sensor gets dirty and it is impossibl e to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead.
- When driving into a strong light (i.e. sunlight)
 The sensor generally detects the signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, the sys-
tem may not function properly under the following conditions:
- When the reflectors of the vehicle ahead are positioned high or close each other (including a small vehicle
such as motorcycles).
- When the sensor gets dirty or and it is impossi ble to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead.
- When the reflectors 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 visibility is low (such as rain, fog, snow, etc.).
- When snow or road spray from traveling vehicles are raised up.
- When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) fr om vehicles reduces the sensor visibility.
- When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of vehicle.
- When abruptly accelerating or decelerating.
- On steep downhill or roads with sharp curves.
- When there is a highly reflective object near the vehicle ahead (i.e. very close to other vehicle, signboard,
etc.).
- While towing a trailer or other vehicle.
 Depending on certain road conditions (curved, beginning of a curve), vehicle conditions (steering position,
vehicle position), or preceding vehicle ′s conditions (position in lane, etc. ), the system may not function prop-
erly.
 The system may not function in offset conditions.
 The system may not function when the distanc e to the vehicle ahead is extremely close.
 The system detect highly reflective objects such as reflectors, signs, white markers, and other stationary objects on the road or
near the traveling lane, and when in extreme conditions, detection
of these objects may caus e the system to function.
 The system is designed to automatically check the sensor ′s func-
tionality. If the sensor is covered with ice, a transparent or translu-
cent plastic bag, etc., the system may not detect them. In these
instances the system may not be able to warn properly. Be sure to
check and clean the sensor regularly.
 Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.
 Never step in under the brake pedal to avoid an accident when IBA
system turns ON.
 Sudden appearance of the vehicle in front (i.e. it abrupt ly cuts in) may not be detected and the system may
not warn soon enough.
 The system will be cancelled automatically with a beep sound and the IBA OFF indicator lamp will illuminate
under the following conditions:
- When the sensor window is dirty
- When the system malfunctions
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CCS-10
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Description
INFOID:0000000006224266
× : Applicable
13. Steering angle sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location"
14. ADAS control unit
Refer to DAS-13, "
Component Parts
Location"
A. Back side of engine room (RH) B. Front bumper (center) C. Upper side of brake pedal
D. Under side of inst rument lower driver
panel
Component Function
Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Brake Assist (with preview function)
ADAS control unit ×××× ADAS control unit calculates a target distance between vehicles
and a target speed, based on signals received from each sensor
and switch to transmit an engine torque command value to ECM
and a brake fluid pres sure control signal to ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication
 ADAS control unit transmits buzzer output signal to combination
meter via CAN communication
ICC sensor ×××× ICC sensor detects light reflected from a vehicle ahead by irra-
diating laser forward and calculates a distance from the vehicle
ahead and a relative speed, based on the detected signal
 ICC sensor transmits the presence/absence of vehicle ahead and the distance from the vehicle to ADAS control unit via ITS
communication
ECM ×××× ECM transmits the accelerator pedal position signal, ICC brake
switch signal, stop lamp switch signal, ICC steering switch sig-
nal, etc. to ADAS control unit via CAN communication
 ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator based on the engine torque demand received from the ADAS control unit via
CAN communication
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) ×××× ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) transmits the vehicle
speed signal (wheel speed), stop lamp signal and VDC/TCS/
ABS system operation condition to ADAS control unit via CAN
communication
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) controls the brake, based on a brake fluid pressure control signal received from the
ADAS control unit via CAN communication
BCM ×BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to ADAS control unit
via CAN communication
TCM ××TCM transmits the signal related to A/T control to ADAS control
unit via CAN communication
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CCS-14
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
SYSTEM
Output Signal Item
DESCRIPTION
Intelligent Cruise Control
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system maintains a se
lected distance from the vehicle in front of own vehi-
cle within the speed range of 0 to 144 km/h (0 to 90 MPH) up to the set speed.
The set speed can be selected by the driver between 32 to 144 km/h (20 to 90 MPH).
The vehicle travels at a set speed when the road ahead is clear.
The ICC system can be set to one of two cruise control modes:
CAUTION:
Never set the cruise speed exceed ing the posted speed limit.
Vehicle-to-vehicle Distance Control Mode
ICC sensorITS com-
munica-
tionICC sensor signal
Receives detection results, such as the presence or ab-
sence of a leading vehicle and distance from the vehicle
IBA OFF switch IBA OFF switch signal Receives an ON/OFF state of the IBA OFF switch Transmit unit Signal name Description
Reception unit Signal name Description
ECM CAN commu-
nicationICC operation signal
Transmits an ICC operation signal necessary for Intel-
ligent Cruise Control
TCM CAN commu-
nicationICC operation signal Transmits an ICC operation signal necessary for Intel-
ligent Cruise Control via ECM
ABS actuator
and electric
unit (control
unit) CAN commu-
nication
Brake fluid pressure control signal
Transmits a brake fluid pressure control signal to acti-
vates the brake
Combination
meter CAN commu-
nicationMeter display
signal Own vehicle indicator
signal
Transmits a signal to display a state of the system on
the information display
Vehicle ahead detec-
tion indicator signal
Set vehicle speed indi-
cator signal
Set distance indicator
signal
SET switch indicator
signal
MAIN switch indicator
signal
ICC warning lamp signal Transmits an ICC warning lamp signal to turn ON the
ICC system warning lamp
IBA OFF indicator lamp signal  Transmits a signal to turn ON the IBA OFF indicator
lamp
 Transmits an ON/OFF state of the intelligent brake
assist
Buzzer output signal Transmits a buzzer output signal to turn ON the buzz-
er of the following systems:
 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
 Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
ICC sensor ITS commu-
nication
Vehicle speed signal Transmits a vehicle speed 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
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SYSTEMCCS-15
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [ICC]
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For maintaining a selected distance between own vehicle and the vehicle in front of own vehicle up to t\
he pre-
set speed. Refer to CCS-15, "
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CO NTROL MODE FUNCTION : System
Description".
Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
For cruising at a preset speed. Refer to CCS-18, "CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL
MODE FUNCTION : System Description".
NOTE:
In the Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode, a warning chime will not sound to warn driver if own
vehicle are too close to the vehicle ahead.
WARNING:
Always drive carefully and attentively when using ei ther cruise control mode. To avoid serious injury
or death, do not rely on the system to prevent accide nts or to control the vehicle's speed in emer-
gency situations. Do not use cr uise control except in appropriat e rode and traffic conditions.
Distance Control Assist (DCA) System
DCA share the systems and component s with ICC system. Refer to DAS-68, "System Description".
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
FCW share the systems and component s with ICC system. Refer to DAS-218, "System Description".
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) System
IBA system share the systems and components with ICC system. Refer to BRC-152, "INTELLIGENT BRAKE
ASSIST : System Description".
Brake Assist (with preview function)
Brake Assist (with preview function) share t he systems and components with ICC system. Refer to BRC-145,
"BRAKE ASSIST (WITH PREVIEW FUNCTION) : System Description".
Fail-safe (ADAS Control Unit)INFOID:0000000006224268
If a malfunction occurs in each system, ADAS control unit cancels eac h control, sounds a beep, and turns ON
the warning lamp or indicator lamp.
Fail-safe (ICC Sensor)INFOID:0000000006224269
If a malfunction occurs in the ICC sensor, ADAS cont rol unit cancels control, sounds a beep, and turns ON the
ICC system warning lamp in the combination meter.
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE FUNCTION
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTRO L MODE FUNCTION : System Descrip-
System Buzzer Warning lamp/Indicator lamp Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode High-pitched
toneICC system warning lamp Cancel
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode High-pitched
tone
ICC system warning lamp Cancel
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) High-pitched
toneIBA OFF indicator lamp Cancel
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) High-pitched
toneIBA OFF indicator lamp Cancel
Distance Control Assist (DCA) High-pitched
tone
ICC system warning lamp Cancel
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — Lane departure warning lamp Cancel
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) Low-pitched
toneLane departure warning lamp Cancel
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) — BSW warning lamp Cancel
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