2011 INFINITI QX56 automatic transmission

GI-14
< HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL >
ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation ListINFOID:0000000006280882
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
A
B
C
D
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air conditioner
A/C Air conditioning
A/F sensor Air fuel ratio sensor A/T Automatic transaxle/transmission
ABS Anti-lock braking system
ACCS Advance climate control system ACL Air cleaner
AP Accelerator pedal
APP Accelerator pedal position ATF Automatic transmission fluid AV Audio visual
AWD All wheel drive
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION BARO Barometric pressureBCM Body control module
BLSD Brake limited slip differential BPP Brake pedal positionBSI Blind spot intervention
BSW Blind spot warning
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION CKP Crankshaft positionCL Closed loop
CMP Camshaft position CPP Clutch pedal positionCTP Closed throttle position
CVT Continuously Variable transaxle/transmission
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION D
1Drive range first gear
D
2Drive range second gear
D
3Drive range third gear
D
4Drive range fourth gear
DCA Distance control assist DFI Direct fuel injection system
DLC Data link connector
DTC Diagnostic trouble code
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< HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL >
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
Recommended Chemical Products and SealantsINFOID:0000000006280850
Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate chemical product or sealant.
Product Description Purpose Nissan North America
Part No. (USA) Nissan Canada Part
No. (Canada) Aftermarket Cross-
reference Part Nos.
1 Rear View Mirror Adhe-
sive Used to permanently re-
mount rear view mirrors to
windows.
999MP-AM000P 99998-50505 Permatex 81844
2 Anaerobic Liquid Gas-
ket For metal-to-metal flange
sealing.
Can fill a 0.38 mm (0.015
inch) gap and provide in-
stant sealing for most pow-
ertrain applications.
999MP-AM001P 99998-50503
Permatex 51813 and
51817
3 High Performance
Thread Sealant Provides instant sealing on
any threaded straight or
parallel threaded fitting.
(Thread sealant only, no
locking ability.)
 Do not use on plastic.
999MP-AM002P 999MP-AM002P Permatex 56521
4 Silicone RTV Gasket Maker
999MP-AM003P
(Ultra Grey)99998-50506
(Ultra Grey)Permatex Ultra Grey
82194;
Three Bond
1207,1215, 1216,
1217F, 1217G and
1217H
Nissan RTV Part No.
999MP-A7007
Gasket Maker for Maxima/
Quest 5-speed automatic
transmission
(RE5F22A) ––
Three Bond 1281B
or exact equivalent in
its quality
5 High Temperature,
High Strength Thread
Locking Sealant (Red)
Threadlocker 999MP-AM004P 999MP-AM004P Permatex 27200;
Three Bond 1360,
1360N, 1305 N&P,
1307N, 1335,
1335B, 1363B,
1377C, 1386B, D&E
and 1388
Loctite 648
6 Medium Strength
Thread Locking Seal-
ant (Blue) Threadlocker (service tool
removable)
999MP-AM005P 999MP-AM005P Permatex 24200,
24206, 24240,
24283 and 09178;
Three Bond 1322,
1322N, 1324 D&N,
1333D, 1361C,
1364D, 1370C and
1374
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< VEHICLE INFORMATION >
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ARRANGEMENT
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
JPAIA0814ZZ
1. Air conditioner specification label 2. Vehicle identification number plate 3. Emission control information label
4. Tire and loading information label 5. FMVSS certification label 6. Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number)
JPAIA0806GB
: Vehicle front
JPAIA0735GB
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< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
 Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tireblocks to the wheels to prevent t he vehicle from moving. After jack-
ing up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at
the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehi-
cle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
 When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran- saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.
 Before starting repairs which do not require battery power: Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
 If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
 To prevent serious burns: Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
 Dispose of drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning parts in an appropriate manner.
 Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
 Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent prior to inspection or assembly.
 Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers,
cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
 Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
 Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
 Do not touch the terminals of electrical com ponents which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
 After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, atta ch a tag to indicate the proper connection.
 Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
 Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
 Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recommended special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
 When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems, check all affected lines for leakage.
SGI231
SEF289H
SGI233
JPAIA0335ZZ
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< PRECAUTION >
TOW TRUCK TOWING
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck TowingINFOID:0000000006280880
CAUTION:
 All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
 It is necessary to use proper towi ng equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during tow-
ing operation. To wing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.
 Always attach safety chains before towing.
 When towing, check that the transmission, steering syst em and powertrain are in good order. If any
unit is damaged, dollies must be used.
 Never tow automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious and exp ensive damage to the transmission.
4WD MODELS
NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing 4WD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)INFOID:0000000006280881
FREEING TRAPPED VEHICLE
WARNING:
 Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
 Never allow anyone to stand near the towing line during the pulling operation.
 Never spin your tires at high sp eed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury.
Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:
 Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
 Never use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle st uck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehi-
cle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
 Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
JMAIA0248ZZ
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 Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or
cooling systems.
 Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps ar e not recommended for use in vehicle towing or
recovery.
 In order to not break the towi ng line, tension it slowly.
FRONT
REAR
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic tr ansmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under
the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacture's recommendations when using their
product.
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow , mud, etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynam ic Control System. (if equipped)
2. Check the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward. Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive).
Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D.
Do not spin the tires above 35 mph. (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, cont act a professional towing service to remove the vehi-
cle.
JMAIA0254ZZ
JMAIA0255ZZ
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HAC-72
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING]
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006275903
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication
system for real time application. It is an on-vehicle
multiplex communication system with high data comm unication speed and excellent error detection ability.
Many electronic control units are equipped onto vehicl es, and each control unit shares information and links
with other control units during operation (not independent ). In CAN communication, control units are con-
nected with two communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission
with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/recei ves data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication Signal Chart. Refer to LAN-28, "
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM : CAN Communica-
tion Signal Chart".
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006275904
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait for 2 seconds or more.
2. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” m ode of “HVAC” using CONSULT-.III
3. Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Refer to HAC-72, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275905
1.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Check CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-18, "
Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".
>> INSPECTION END
DTC Items
(CONSULT-III screen terms) DTC detection condition Possible cause
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT When A/C auto amp. is not transmitting
or receiving CAN communication signal
for 2 or more seconds.
CAN communication system
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [CAN]
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CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM : CAN
System Specification ChartINFOID:0000000006220532
Determine CAN system type from the following specification chart.
NOTE:
Refer to LAN-18, "
Trouble Diagnosis Procedure" for how to use CAN system specification chart.
×: Applicable
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
NOTE:
Body type Wagon
Axle 2WD 4WD
Engine VK56VD
Transmission A/T
Brake control VDC
ICC system ××
CAN system type 1 2 3 4 CAN communication unit
ECM ××××
Transfer control unit ××
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) ××××
TCM ××××
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit ××××
AFS control unit ××
AV control unit ××××
BCM ××××
CAN gateway ××
Data link connector ××××
A/C auto amp. ××××
Combination meter ××××
Steering angle sensor ××××
Low tire pressure warning control unit ××××
IPDM E/R ××××
Driver seat control unit ××××
Pre-crash seat belt control unit (driver side) ××
Air levelizer control module ××××
ADAS control unit ××
Automatic back door control module ××××
ITS communication unit
ADAS control unit ××
Side radar RH ××
Side radar LH ××
Lane camera unit ××
Accelerator pedal actuator ××
ICC sensor ××
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