Page 393 of 5598
BCS
COMPONENT PARTSBCS-5
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
4. Combination meter 5. Driver seat control unit
Refer to ADP-6, "
Component Parts
Location". 6. Pre-crash seat belt control unit
Refer to SBC-5, "
Component Parts
Location".
7. Automatic back door control module Refer to DLK-14, "
AUTOMATIC
BACK DOOR SYSTEM :
ComponentPartsLocation".
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 394 of 5598

BCS-6
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006274789
OUTLINE
BCM (Body Control Module) controls the various electrical components. It inputs the information required to
the control from CAN communication and the signal received from each switch and sensor.
BCM has combination switch reading function for reading the operation status of combination switches (light,
turn signal, wiper and washer) in addition to a function fo r controlling the operation of various electrical com-
ponents. It also has the signal transmission function as the passed point of signal and the power saving con-
trol function that reduces the power c onsumption with the ignition switch OFF.
BCM is equipped with the diagnosis function that perfo rms the diagnosis with CONSULT-III and various set-
tings.
BCM CONTROL FUNCTION LIST
System Reference
Combination switch reading system BCS-7, "
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM : System
Diagram"
Signal buffer system
BCS-10, "SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Power consumption control systemBCS-11, "POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Diagram"
Auto light system
EXL-11, "AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Turn signal and hazard warning lamp systemEXL-18, "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP SYS-
TEM : System Diagram"
Headlamp system
EXL-10, "HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Daytime running light systemEXL-14, "DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System Dia-
gram"
Parking, license plate, side maker and tail lamps system
EXL-18, "PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND
TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Front fog lamp system
EXL-20, "FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Exterior lamp battery saver systemEXL-20, "EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Diagram"
Interior room la
mp control system INL-6, "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM : System
Diagram"
Interior room lamp battery saver system
INL-9, "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM :
System Diagram"
Front wiper and washer systemWW-7, "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM : System Dia-
gram"
Rear wiper and washer systemWW-10, "REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM : System Dia-
gram"
Headlamp washer system
WW-13, "HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Warning chime systemWCS-6, "WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Power door lock systemDLK-16, "System Diagram"
Infiniti Vehicle immobilizer System (IVIS)SEC-15, "INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS :
System Diagram"
Vehicle security systemTheft warning alarm
SEC-17, "VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM : System Diagram"Panic alarm
Rear window defogger system DEF-6, "
System Diagram"
Intelligent Key system/engine start systemDLK-18, "INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM : System Diagram"
Power window system PWC-8, "SystemDiagram"
Retained accessory power (RAP) systemPWC-8, "System Description"
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 395 of 5598
BCS
SYSTEMBCS-7
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006274790
NOTE:
*: TAIL LAMP switch links lighting switch 1ST and 2ND positions.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING S
YSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006274791
OUTLINE
BCM reads the status of the combination switch (light, turn signal, wiper and washer) and recognizes the
status of each switch.
BCM has a combination of 5 output terminals (OUTPUT 1 - 5) and 5 input terminals (INPUT 1 - 5). It reads a
maximum of 20 switch status.
COMBINATION SWITCH MATRIX
Combination switch circuit
NOTE:
*: TAIL LAMP switch links lighting switch 1ST and 2ND positions.
Combination switch INPUT-OUTPUT system list
JMMIA0499GB
JMMIA0500GB
System INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INP UT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5
OUTPUT 1 — FR WASHER FR WIPER LOW TURN LH TURN RH
OUTPUT 2 FR WIPER HI — FR WIPER AUTO PASSING HEADLAMP 1
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 396 of 5598

BCS-8
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM
NOTE:
Headlamp has a dual system switch.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Description
BCM reads the status of the combination switch at 10 ms interval normally.NOTE:
BCM reads the status of the combination switch at 60 ms interval when BCM is controlled at low power con-
sumption control mode.
BCM operates as follows and judges the status of the combination switch.
- It operates the transistor on OUTPUT side in the following order: OUTPUT 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5, and outputs
voltage waveform.
- The voltage waveform of OUTPUT corresponding to the formed circuit is input into the interface on INPUT
side if any (1 or more) switches are ON.
- It reads this change of the voltage as the status signal of the combination switch.
Operation Example
In the following operation example, the combination of t he status signals of the combination switch is replaced
as follows: INPUT 1 - 5 to “1 - 5” and OUTPUT 1 - 5 to “A - E”.
Example 1: When a switch (TAIL LAMP switch) is turned ON
OUTPUT 3 WIP VOLUME 1 RR WASHER — HEADLAMP 2 HI BEAM
OUTPUT 4 RR WIPER INT WIP VOLUME 3 AUTO LIGHT — TAIL LAMP
OUTPUT 5 WIP VOLUME 2 RR WIPER ON RR FOG FR FOG — System INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5
JPMIA0609GB
JMMIA0326GB
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 397 of 5598

BCS
SYSTEMBCS-9
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
The circuit between OUTPUT 4 and INPUT 5 is formed when the TAIL LAMP switch is turned ON.
BCM detects the combination switch status signal “5
D” when the signal of OUTPUT 4 is input to INPUT 5.
BCM judges that the TAIL LAMP switch is ON when the signal “5D” is detected.
Example 2: When some switches (TURN RH s witch, TAIL LAMP switch) are turned ON
The circuits between OUTPUT 1 and INPUT 5 and bet ween OUTPUT 4 and INPUT 5 are formed when the
TURN RH switch and TAIL LAMP switch are turned ON.
BCM detects the combination switch status signal “5AD” when the signals of OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 4 are
input to INPUT 5.
BCM judges that the TURN RH switch and TAIL LAMP switch are ON when the signal “5AD” is detected.
WIPER VOLUME DIAL POSITION
BCM judges the wiper volume dial 1 - 7 by the status of WIP VOLUME 1, 2 and 3 switches.
JMMIA0501GB
JMMIA0502GB
Wiper volume
dial position Switch status
WIP VOLUME 1 WIP VOLUME 2 WIP VOLUME 3
1 ONONON
2ONONOFF
3ONOFFOFF
4 OFF OFF OFF
5OFFOFFON
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 398 of 5598

BCS-10
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM
NOTE:
For details of wiper volume dial position, refer to WW-7, "
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM : System Description".
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006274792
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006274793
OUTLINE
BCM has the signal transmission function that output s/transmits each input/received signal to each unit.
Signal transmission function list
6 OFF ON ON
7 OFF ON OFF
Wiper volume
dial position Switch status
WIP VOLUME 1 WIP VOLUME 2 WIP VOLUME 3
JMMIA0381GB
Signal name Input Output Description
Ignition switch ON signal
Ignition switch signal Push-button ignition switch
(Push switch) IPDM E/R (CAN)
Driver seat control unit (CAN)
Pre-crash seat
belt control
unit (CAN) Inputs the push-button ignition
switch (push switch) signal and
transmits the ignition switch sta-
tus judged with BCM via CAN
communication.
Door switch signal Any door switch Combination meter (CAN)
IPDM E/R (CAN)
Driver seat control unit (CAN)
Pre-crash seat
belt control
unit (CAN) Inputs the door switch signal
and transmits it via CAN com-
munication.
Oil pressure switch signal IPDM E/R (CAN) Combination meter (CAN) Transmits the received oil pres-
sure switch signal via CAN
communication.
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 399 of 5598

BCS
SYSTEMBCS-11
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTRO
L SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006274794
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006274795
OUTLINE
BCM incorporates a power saving control function t hat reduces the power consumption according to the
vehicle status.
BCM switches the status (control m ode) by itself with the power saving control function. It performs the sleep
request to each unit (IPDM E/R, combination meter, dr iver seat control unit, automatic back door control
module, pre-crash seat belt control unit and CAN gat eway) that operates with the ignition switch OFF.
Normal mode (wake-up)- CAN communication is normally performed with other units
- Each control with BCM is operating properly
CAN communication sleep mode (CAN sleep)- CAN transmission is stopped
- Control with BCM only is operating
Stop lamp switch signal Stop lamp switch TCM (CAN) Inputs the stop lamp switch 1
signal and stop lamp switch 2
signal, and transmits it via CAN
communication.
Low tire pressure warning lamp
signal Low tire pressu
re warning con-
trol unit Combination meter (CAN)Transmits the received low tire
pressure warning signal via
CAN communication.
Buzzer request signal Low tire pressu
re warning con-
trol unit Combination meter (CAN)Transmits the received buzzer
request signal via CAN commu-
nication.
Horn request signal Low tire pressu
re warning con-
trol unit IPDM E/R (CAN)Received the horn request sig-
nal, transmits the horn reminder
signal via CAN communication.
Signal name Input Output Description
JMMIA0382GB
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 400 of 5598

BCS-12
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM
Low power consumption mode (BCM sleep)- Low power consumption control is active
- CAN transmission is stopped
LOW POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL WITH BCM
BCM reduces the power consumption with the following operation in the low power consumption mode.
The reading interval of the each switches changes from 10 ms interval to 60 ms interval.
Sleep mode activation
BCM receives the sleep-ready signal (ready) from IPDM E/R, combination meter and automatic back door
control module via CAN communication.
BCM transmits the sleep wake up signal (sleep) to each unit when all of the CAN sleep conditions are ful- filled.
Each unit stops the transmission of CAN communication with the sleep wake up signal. BCM is in CAN com- munication sleep mode.
BCM is in the low power consumption mode and perform the low power consumption control when all of the
BCM sleep conditions are fulfilled with CAN sleep condition.
Sleep condition
Wake-up operation
BCM transmits sleep wake up signal (wake up) to eac h unit when any condition listed below is established,
and then goes into normal mode from low power consumption mode.
Each unit starts transmissions with CAN communication by receiving sleep wake up signals. Each unit trans- mit wake up signals to BCM with CAN communication to convey the start of CAN communication.
CAN sleep condition BCM sleep condition
Receiving the sleep-ready signal (ready) from all units
Ignition switch: OFF
Vehicle security system: Not operation
Warning chime: Not operation
Intelligent Key system buzzer: Not operation
Stop lamp switch: OFF
Turn signal indicator lamp: Not operation
Exterior lamp: OFF
Door lock status: No change
CONSULT-III communication status: Not communication
Meter display signal: Non-transmission
Door switch status: No change
Rear window defogger: OFF
Driver door lock status: No change Interior room lamp battery saver: Time out
RAP system: OFF
IVIS: Not operation
Remote keyless entry receiver communication status: No com-
munication
LOCK indicator lamp: Not operation
ACC indicator lamp: Not operation
ON indicator lamp: Not operation
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56