2011 INFINITI QX56 ABS

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- During a crank with vehicle speed less than 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
- Ignition switch OFF or ACC
 The combination meter receives the following signals to control meter illumination.
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL FUNCTION
 The combination meter controls meter illumination, based on the following signal.
- Dimmer signal
 The combination meter switches mode between Daytim e mode and Nighttime mode, according to the fol-
lowing conditions.
*: For further information, refer to INL-11, "
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System Description".
 The operation of the illumination control switch allo ws the brightness adjustment of meter illumination.
METER EFFECT FUNCTION
METER EFFECT FUNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221714
METER EFFECT FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221715
ENGINE-START EFFECT FUNCTION
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Engine status signal ECM Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and control unit (control unit) Combination meter
Starter relay status signal BCM Combination meter
Condition Meter illumination
Combination switch
(lighting switch) 1ST or 2ND position
Outdoor: Bright* Daytime mode
Outdoor: Dark* Nighttime mode
AUTO POSITION Outdoor: Bright* Daytime mode
Outdoor: Dark* Nighttime mode
Off Daytime mode
Meter illumination The number of adjustable steps
Daytime 22 steps
Nighttime 22 steps
JSNIA3058GB
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When recognizing an engine start, the combination meter controls the following items for producing the effect.
 Speedometer
 Tachometer
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
 Fuel gauge
 Engine oil pressure gauge
 Voltmeter
 Meter illumination
Meter and Illumination Operations During Engine-start Effect
The combination meter controls the following items during the engine-start effect.
NOTE:
The pointers are stopped and illumination is turned off while cranking the engine.
Engine Start Judgement
The combination meter judges “engine-start” and activates the engine-start effect only once when the follow-
ing operational conditions are all satisfied.
NOTE:
Engine-start effect exits when any of the above operat ional conditions is cancelled during the engine-start
effect.
Signal path
The combination meter judges “engine-start,” according to the following signals and activates the engine-start
effect function.
DRIVER WELCOME FUNCTION
Control item Operation
Speedometer Sweeps the pointer.
Tachometer Sweeps the pointer.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Stops the pointer.
Fuel gauge Stops the pointer.
Engine oil pressure gauge Stops the pointer.
Voltmeter Stops the pointer.
Meter illumination Pointers Turns on the illumination at the effect level.
Information display Turns on the illumination at the normal brightness level.
Other than those above Increases the brightness to the effect level in stages.
Condition
Ignition switch ON position
Vehicle speed Less than 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
Engine state Other than the time of cranking the engine
500 rpm or more
Information display
(SETTING) The setting of “EFFECT” is “ON.”
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Starter relay status signal BCM Combination meter
Engine speed signal ECM Combination meter
Engine status signal
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
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INFORMATION DISPLAY : System Description
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DESCRIPTION
 The combination meter receives signals necessary for controlling the operation of the information display from each unit, sensor and switch.
 The combination meter incorporates a trip computer t hat displays the warning/information according to the
information received from each unit, sensor and switch.
 The combination meter shows the following functions on the information display.
- Odo/trip meter
- Shift position indicator
- Trip computer
- Interrupt indication
- Warning check indication
- Setting
ODO/TRIP METER
 The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) r eads the rectangular wave signal provided by the wheel
sensor and transmits the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 The combination meter converts the vehicle speed signal received via CAN communication to mileage, and it displays the accumulated mileage on the information display.
SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR
MANUAL MODE
 The combination meter receives the following signal and transmits the signal to TCM via CAN communica-tion.
 TCM judges a shift position, manual mode, and manual mode information, based on a signal received from
the combination meter via CAN communication and transmi ts the following signals to the combination meter
via CAN communication.
 The combination meter activates the shift position indicator, and manual mode information, based on signals received from TCM via CAN communication.
NOTE:
When receiving a manual mode shift refusal signal from TCM via CAN communication, the combination meter
blinks the shift position indicator lamp and allows the integrated buzzer to ring a beep tone. For further infor-
mation, refer to TM-54, "
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL : System Description".
NON-MANUAL MODE
 Combination meter inputs non-manual mode signal from A/T shift selector (manual mode switch), and trans-
mits the signals to TCM with CAN communication line.
 TCM transmits shift position signal to combination meter with CAN communication line.
 Combination meter indicates shift position when receiving shift position signal.
TRIP COMPUTER
Current Fuel Consumption
The combination meter calculates current fuel cons umption based on the following signals, and the calculated
value is displayed on the information display.
Signal name Signal path
Manual mode signal
A/T shift selector Combination meter TCM
Non-manual mode signal
Manual mode shift up signal
Manual mode shift down signal
Signal name Signal path
Shift position signal TCM Combination meter
Manual mode shift refusal signal
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 Current fuel consumption on the information di splay is updated approximately every 0.5 seconds.
 Current fuel consumption on the information displa y shows 0 l/100km (0 mpg) when vehicle speed is 0 km/h
(0 MPH).
Average Fuel Consumption
The combination meter calculates average fuel c onsumption based on the following signals, and the calcu-
lated value is displayed on the information display.
NOTE:
 Average fuel consumption on the information display is updated approximately every 30 seconds.
 Soon after a reset or when the ignition switch is turned ON right after battery removal and installation, “ −−−”
is displayed until after a travel of 30 seconds and approximately 500 m (0.31 mile).
Distance to Empty
The combination meter calculates distance to empty based on the following signals, and the calculated value
is displayed on the information display.
NOTE:
 Distance to empty on the information display is updated approximately every 30 seconds.
 When the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON, “ −−−” is displayed until after a travel of approximately
500 m (0.31 mile).
 The indicated values may not match each other when refueling with the ignition switch ON.
Average Vehicle Speed
The combination meter calculates average vehicle speed based on the following signals, and the calculated
value is displayed on the information display.
NOTE:
 Average vehicle speed on the information disp lay is updated approximately every 30 seconds.
 Soon after a reset or when the ignition switch is turned ON right after battery removal and installation, “ −−−”
is displayed until after a 30 seconds.
Travel Time
Signal name Signal path
Fuel consumption monitor signal ECM Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Signal name Signal path
Fuel consumption monitor signal ECM Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Signal name Signal path
Fuel level sensor signal Fuel level sensor unit Combination meter
Fuel consumption monitor signal ECM Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
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The combination meter measures and displays travel time (ignition switch ON time).
Travel Distance
The combination meter calculates mileage, based on the following signals and displays the mileage on the
information display.
Ambient Temperature
 The combination meter corrects an indicated temperature, based on various signals.
 The combination meter calculates ambient air temperature based on the following signals, and the calcu-
lated value is displayed on the information display.
Correction Process (Temperature indicated soon after the ignition switch ON) A temperature indicated soon after the ignition switch is turned ON depends on the time from the ignition switch OFF to ON and a temperatur e detected by the ambient sensor.
When any condition described below is met, an ambient sensor-detected temperature is indicated.- Time from the ignition switch OFF to ON ≥ Predetermined time
- Sensor-detected temperature < Temperat ure at the last ignition switch OFF
Correction Process (Temperature at the Ignition switch ON) A temperature indicated when the ignition switch is ON depends on a vehicle speed, an ambient sensor-
detected temperature, and traveling time.
The temperature on the information display is corrected to an am bient sensor-detected temperature when the following condition
is met.
- Ambient sensor-detected temperature < Temperature on the information display
A temperature on the information display is no t updated when the following condition is met.
- Ambient sensor-detected temperature ≥ Temperature on the information display
- Vehicle speed ≤ 20 km/h (12 MPH)
A temperature on the information display slowly rises to an ambient sensor-detected temperature when the following condition is
met.
- Ambient sensor-detected temperature ≥ Temperature on the information display
- Vehicle speed ≥ 20 km/h (12 MPH)
A temperature on the information display rapidly rises to an ambient sensor-detected temperature when the following condition
is met.
- Ambient sensor-detected temperature ≥ Temperature on the information display
- Vehicle speed ≥ 20 km/h (12 MPH)
- When driving more than set time
A/C auto amp. connection recognition
 The combination meter judges the A/C auto amp. connection/disconnection, based on an A/C auto amp.
connection recognition signal to judge the presence/ absence of the ambient sensor power output.
NOTE:
 After an ignition switch is turned ON, “–––” is displayed until after a 2.5 seconds.
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Ambient sensor signal Ambient sensor Combination meter
A/C auto amp. connection recognition signal A/C auto amp. Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
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 The ambient sensor input value that is displayed on “Data Monitor” of CONSULT-III is the value before the
correction. It may not match the indica ted temperature on the information display.
 After removal and installation of the battery and comb ination meter, an ambient sensor-detected tempera-
ture is indicated on the information display.
 Depending on engine heat or heat on the road surfaces, an ambient temperature may be indicated higher
than actual one.
INTERRUPT INDICATION
 The combination meter displays an interrupt regarding a warning, alert, and maintenance on the information
display, based on signals received from each unit and switch.
 When conditions are satisfied, the normal screen swit ches to a warning screen to display an interrupt.
Door Open Warning
 When all the following operating conditions are satisfied, the combination meter displays a door open warn-
ing on the information display by an interrupt.
 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “door open warning”, according to the signals below:
Parking Brake Release Warning
 When all the following operating conditions are satisfi ed, the combination meter displays a parking brake
release warning on the information display by an interrupt.
 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “parki ng brake release warning”, according to the signals
below:
Low Fuel Warning
 When all the following operating conditions are satisfied, the combination meter displays a low fuel warning on the information display by an interrupt.
*: With the vehicle in a horizontal position
 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “low fuel warning”, according to the signals below:
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Door Any door is open
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Door switch signal Door switch BCM Combination meter
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Parking brake Applied
Vehicle speed 7 km/h (4.3 MPH) or more
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Parking brake switch signal Parking brake switch Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Fuel remaining quantity
*Approximately 15.4 (4 US gal, 3-3/8 Imp gal) or less (including fuel remained)
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Tire (Maintenance) When all the following operating conditions are satisfied, the combination meter displays a tire warning on
the information display by an interrupt.
 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “tire warning”, according to the signals below:
Oil Filter (Maintenance)
 When all the following operating conditions are satisfied, the combination meter displays an oil filter warning on the information display by an interrupt.
 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “oil filter warning”, according to the signals below:
Engine Oil (Maintenance)
 When all the following operating conditions are satisfied, the combination meter displays an engine oil warn-
ing on the information display by an interrupt.
 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “engine oil warning”, according to the signals below:
Other (Maintenance)
 When all the following operating conditions are satisfied, the combination meter displays an other warning on the information display by an interrupt.
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Ambient sensor signal Ambient sensor Combination meter
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Mileage More than value set in “SETTING”
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Mileage More than value set in “SETTING”
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Mileage More than value set in “SETTING”
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
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 The combination meter judges showing/hiding of “other warning”, according to the signals below:
Meter Illumination Level Indication
When receiving the following signals, the combination meter causes an interrupt on the information display to
indicate an illumination level.
WARNING CHECK INDICATION
 The combination meter can cause an interrupt on the information display to indicate a warning, based onsignals received from each unit and switch.
 The indicated warning can be checked with “WARNING” during the satisfaction of an interrupt indication
condition for each warning.
SETTING
Warning indication timing and time can be set.
Alert
Setting values for travel time, and low ambient te mperature can be adjusted to meet the user's needs.
Maintenance
Setting values for engine oil, oil filter, tire, and other maintenance items can be adjusted to meet the user's
needs.
Options
Setting values for unit and effect items can be adjusted to meet the user's needs.
Operating condition
Ignition switch ON
Mileage More than value set in “SETTING”
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Combination meter
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Illumination control switch signal (+) Trip reset and illumination control switch Combination meter
Illumination control switch signal ( −)
Setting item Setting range Setting unit
Alert Timer No setting, 0.5 h - 6 h 0.5 h
ICY ON/OFF —
Setting item Setting range
Maintenance Tire
No setting, 500 km - 30,000 km
(No setting, 250 mile - 18,500 mile)
Filter No setting, 500 km - 30,000 km
(No setting, 250 mile - 18,500 mile)
Oil No setting, 500 km - 30,000 km
(No setting, 250 mile - 18,500 mile)
Other No setting, 500 km - 30,000 km
(No setting, 250 mile - 18,500 mile)
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