2011 INFINITI QX56 BATTERY

EXL-12
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SYSTEM
 BCM transmits each request signal to IPDM E/R wit
h CAN communication according to ON/OFF condition
by the auto light function.
NOTE:
ON/OFF timing differs based on the sensit ivity from the setting. The setting can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer
to EXL-23, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
The auto light adjustment system automatically, dims/bri ghtens the display and combination meter, according
to brightness outside the vehicle, when lighting switch 1ST or lighting switch 2ND is operated. Refer to INL-11,
"AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System Description".
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION
BCM turns the exterior lamp OFF depending on the vehicle condition with the auto light function when the igni-
tion switch is turned OFF.
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes afte r detecting that any door opens. (Door switch ON).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF a certain period of time* after closing all doors. (Door switch ON →OFF).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF with the igni tion switch ACC or the light switch OFF.
*: The preset time is 45 seconds. The timer operat ing time can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23,
"HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
NOTE:
When any position other than the light switch AUTO is set, the auto light system function switches to the exte-
rior lamp battery saver function.
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System De scription (Except for CANADA)INFOID:0000000006218908
OUTLINE
 Auto light system is controlled by each function of BCM and IPDM E/R.
Control by BCM- Combination switch reading function
- Headlamp control function
- Auto light function
- Delay timer function
- Wiper linked auto lighting function
- Auto light adjustment system
Control by IPDM E/R- Relay control function
 Auto light system has the auto light function (with twilight lighting function), wiper linked auto lighting function
and delay timer function.
- Auto light function automatically turns ON/OFF the exterior lamps* and each illumination automatically,
depending on the outside brightness.
- Wiper linked auto lighting function automatically turn s ON/OFF the exterior lamps* and each illumination
when the light switch is in the AUTO posit ion, according to a front wiper operation.
- When auto light system turns the exterior lamps ON with the ignition switch OFF, delay timer function turns the exterior lamps OFF, depending on the vehicle conditi on with the auto light function after a certain period
of time.
*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, side marker lamp, tail lamp and front fog lamp (Headlamp HI and front fog
lamp depend on the combination switch condition.)
NOTE:
The settings of the twilight lighting function and the wiper linked auto lighting function can be changed with
CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
AUTO LIGHT FUNCTION (WITH TWILIGHT LIGHTING FUNCTION)
Description
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on with the combination switch reading function.
 BCM supplies voltage to the optical sensor when the ignition switch is turned ON or ACC.
 Optical sensor converts outside brightness (lux) to voltage and transmits the optical sensor signal to BCM.
 When ignition switch is turned ON, BCM detects out side brightness from the optical sensor signal and
judges ON/OFF condition of the exterior lamp and each illumination, depending on the outside brightness
condition (standard or twilight).
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EXL-14
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SYSTEM
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
The auto light adjustment system automatically, dims/bri
ghtens the display and combination meter, according
to brightness outside the vehicle, when lighting switch 1ST or lighting switch 2ND is operated. Refer to INL-11,
"AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System Description".
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION
BCM turns the exterior lamp OFF depending on the vehicle condition with the auto light function when the igni-
tion switch is turned OFF.
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes afte r detecting that any door opens. (Door switch ON).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF a certain period of time* after closing all doors. (Door switch ON →OFF).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF with the igni tion switch ACC or the light switch OFF.
*: The preset time is 45 seconds. The timer operat ing time can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23,
"HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
NOTE:
When any position other than the light switch AUTO is set, the auto light system function switches to the exte-
rior lamp battery saver function.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT S YSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006214028
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006214029
OUTLINE
 Turns the front fog lamp ON as the daytime running light.
 Daytime running light is controlled by daytime runni ng light control function and combination switch reading
function of BCM, and relay c ontrol function of IPDM E/R.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM detects the vehicle condition depending on the following signals.
- Parking brake switch signal (received from combination meter via CAN communication)
 BCM transmits the front fog light request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication according to the day-
time running light ON condition.
Daytime running light ON condition- While the engine running with the parking brake released
- Lighting switch OFF
- Lighting switch AUTO (auto light function OFF judgment)
- Passing switch OFF
- Front fog lamp switch OFF
 IPDM E/R turns the integrated front fog lamp relay ON and turns the front fog lamp ON according to the front
fog light request signal.
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM
JMLIA1078GB
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EXL-20
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SYSTEM
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000006213906
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213907
OUTLINE
Front fog lamp is controlled by combination switch r eading function and front fog lamp control function of BCM,
and relay control function of IPDM E/R.
FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM transmits the front fog lights request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication according to the front
fog lamp ON condition.
Front fog lamp ON condition- Front fog lamp switch ON and any of the followings. (except for the high beam ON)
 Lighting switch 2ND
 Lighting switch AUTO (auto light function ON judgment)
IPDM E/R turns the integrated front fog lamp relay ON, and turns the front fog lamp ON according to the front
fog lights request signal.
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000006422123
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
When CAN communication with ECM and BCM is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After CAN
communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVE R SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006213908
JMLIA1154GB
Control part Fail-safe operation
Front fog lamp Front fog lamp relay OFF
JPLIA1037GB
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EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVE R SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213909
OUTLINE
 Exterior lamp battery saver system is c ontrolled by each function of BCM and IPDM E/R.
Control by BCM
- Combination switch reading function
- Headlamp control function
- Exterior lamp battery saver function
Control by IPDM E/R
- Relay control function
 BCM turns the exterior lamp* OFF after a period of ti me to prevent the battery from over-discharge when the
ignition switch is turned OFF with the exterior lamp ON.
*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, tail lamp, side marker lamp, license plate lamp and front fog lamp
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER ACTIVATION
BCM activates the timer and turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes after the ignition switch is turned from ON
→ OFF with the exterior lamps ON.
NOTE:
 Headlamp control function turns the exterior lamps ON normally when the ignition switch is turned ACC or
the engine started (both before and after the exte rior lamp battery saver is turned OFF).
 The timer starts at the time that the lighting switch is turned from OFF → 1ST or 2ND with the exterior lamp
OFF.
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EXL-22
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
COMMON ITEM
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Fu
nction (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000006368037
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions for each system.
NOTE:
It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub system selection items.
×: Applicable item
*: This item is indicated, but not used.
FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)
The BCM records the following vehicle condition at the time a particular DTC is detected, and displays on
CONSULT-III.
Diagnosis mode Function Description
Work Support Changes the setting for each system function.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by BCM. Refer to BCS-57, "
DTCIndex".
CAN Diag Support Monitor Monitors the reception status of CAN communication viewed from BCM. Refer to CONSULT-III opera-
tion manual.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output signals are displayed.
Active Test The signals used to activate ea ch device are forcibly supplied from BCM.
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Configuration  Read and save the vehicle specification.
 Write the vehicle specification when replacing BCM.
System Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode
Work Support Data Monitor Active Test
Door lock DOOR LOCK ×××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ×××
— AIR CONDITONER* ××
 Intelligent Key system
 Engine start system INTELLIGENT KEY
×××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
Body control system BCM ×
IVIS IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ×××
Back door TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
RAP system RETAINED PWR ×
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER ××
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EXL-24
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
*1: Factory setting
*
2: For models for Canada, this item is displayed but is not operated.
DATA MONITOR
BATTERY SAVER SET On*1With the exterior lamp battery saver function
Off Without the exterior lamp battery saver function
ILL DELAY SET MODE 1*
145 sec.
Sets delay timer function timer operation time
(All doors closed)
MODE 2
Without the
function
MODE 3 30 sec.
MODE 4 60 sec.
MODE 5 90 sec.
MODE 6 120 sec.
MODE 7 150 sec.
MODE 8 180 sec.
AUTO LIGHT LOGIC SET*
2
MODE 1*1With twilight ON custom & with wiper INT, LO and HI
MODE 2 With twilight ON custom & with wiper LO and HI
MODE 3 With twilight ON custom & without
MODE 4 Without twilight ON custom & with wiper INT, LO and HI
MODE 5 Without twilight ON custom & with wiper LO and HI
MODE 6 Without twilight ON custom & without
Service item Setting item Setting
Monitor item
[Unit] Description
PUSH SW
[On/Off] The switch status input from push-button ignition switch
ENGINE STATE
[Stop/Stall/Crank/Run] The engine status received from ECM via CAN communication
VEH SPEED 1
[km/h] The value of the vehicle speed received from combination meter via CAN communi-
cation
TURN SIGNAL R
[On/Off]
Each switch status that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
TURN SIGNAL L
[On/Off]
TA I L L A M P S W
[On/Off]
HI BEAM SW
[On/Off]
HEAD LAMP SW1
[On/Off]
HEAD LAMP SW2
[On/Off]
PASSING SW
[On/Off]
AUTO LIGHT SW
[On/Off]
FR FOG SW
[On/Off]
RR FOG SW
[On/Off]
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but can not monitored
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EXL-32
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AFS)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AFS)
CONSULT-III Function (ADAPTIVE LIGHT)INFOID:0000000006213915
APPLICATION ITEM
WORK SUPPORT
*: Adjusts the steering angle sensor neutral position on ABS actuator and electrical unit (control unit) side. Refer to
BRC-64, "Work Pro-
cedure".
DATA MONITOR
*: The swivel angle "0°" (feedback value) of the swivel position sensor signal may differ from the swivel angle "0 °" of the swivel motor
(AFS control unit command value). This causes that the swivel motor initializes the value based on the step number from the sto pper.
ACTIVE TEST
Diagnostic mode Description
Ecu Identification Allows confirmation of AFS control unit part number.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by AFS control unit.
Work support Sets each sensor.
Data monitor Indicates AFS control unit input data in real time.
Active test Provides the drive signal to the load. Checks operation.
Service item Description
ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT
*—
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the height sensor signal output value (AFS control unit recognized) in the un-
loaded vehicle condition.
Monitor item
[Unit] Description
STR ANGLS SIG
[deg] The steering angle value judged by the steering angle sensor signal received from
the steering angle sensor via CAN communication
VHCL SPD
[km/h] The vehicle speed signal value from the combination meter via CAN communication
SLCT LVR POSI
[P/R/N/D/M/FF] The selector lever status judged by the position indicator signal received from TCM
via CAN communication
HEAD LAMP
[On/Off] The headlamp On/Off status judged by the low beam headlamp (ON) signal received
from IPDM E/R via
CAN communication
AFS SW
[On/Off] The AFS On/Off status judged by AFS control unit
HI SEN OTP RR
[V] The rear height sensor signal voltage value input from the rear height sensor
HI SEN OTP FR
[V] The front height sensor signal voltage value input from the front height sensor
LEV ACTR VLTG
[%] The ratio value to the battery voltage generated by the levelizer activation signal con-
trol value judged by AFS control unit
SWVL SEN RH
*
[deg] The head lamp swivel angle value judged by AFS control unit received from the swiv-
el position sensor signal input from the swivel actuator
SWVL SEN LH
*
[deg]
SWVL ANGLE RH
*
[deg]
The swivel angle command value to the swivel motor judged by AFS control unit
SWVL ANGLE LH
*
[deg]
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AFS)EXL-33
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CAUTION:
Start the engine when using “ACTIVE TEST”.
NOTE:
“Fast” operation speed is as three times fast as “Slow”.Test item Operation Item Description
LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT Origin Fast Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the normal speed.
Peak Fast Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 15
° in the nor-
mal speed.
Origin Slow Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the speed at the initial-
ization.
Peak Slow Swivels the right headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 15
° in the
speed at the initialization.
LOW BEAM TEST LEFT Origin Fast Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the normal speed.
Peak Fast Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 17
° in the nor-
mal speed.
Origin Slow Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle 0
° in the speed at the initializa-
tion.
Peak Slow Swivels the left headlamp to the swivel angle approximately 17
° in the speed
at the initialization.
LEVELIZER TEST Origin
Changes the aiming motor drive signal to approximately 70% of the battery
voltage. Moves the headlamp upward and downward.
Peak Changes the aiming motor drive signal to approximately 15% of the battery
voltage. Moves the headlamp upward and downward.
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