2011 INFINITI QX56 warning

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4WD MODE DOES NOT CHANGE
4WD MODE DOES NOT CHANGE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222314
Vehicle does not enter 4-wheel drive mode even though 4WD warning lamp turned to OFF.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222315
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check DTC. Refer to DLN-29, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK 4WD MODE INDICATOR LAMP
Check 4WD mode indicator lamp function. Refer to DLN-98, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-98, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Perform rouble diagnosis of the 4WD shift switch. Refer to DLN-67, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Transfer assembly is mechanical malfunction. Replace transfer assembly. Refer to DLN-121,
"Removal and Installation".
NO >> Replace 4WD switch assembly. Refer to DLN-108, "
Removal and Installation".
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DLN-102
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4WD WARNING LAMP BLINKS QUICKLY
4WD WARNING LAMP BLINKS QUICKLY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222318
While driving, 4WD warning lamp blinks 2 times in 1 second and it turns OFF after 1 minute.
 This symptom protects drivetrain parts when a heavy
load is applied to the electric controlled coupling and
multiple disc clutch temperature increases. Also, opt ional distribution of torque sometimes becomes rigid
before lamp blinks quickly. Both cases are not malfunction.
 When this symptom occurs, stop vehicle and allow it to idle for some times. Blinking will stop and system will be restored.
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4WD WARNING LAMP BLINKS SLOWLYDLN-103
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4WD WARNING LAMP BLINKS SLOWLY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222319
4WD warning lamp blinks at approximately 2 seconds intervals while driving.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222320
1.CHECK TIRE
Check the following.
 Tire pressure
 Wear condition
 Front and rear tire size (There is no difference between front and rear tires.)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts. And t hen, drive the vehicle at speed of 20 km/h (12 MPH)
or more for 5 seconds or more. Improper size information is initialized accordingly.
2.TERMINAL INSPECTION
Check 4WD control unit harness connector for disconnection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-107, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the error-detected parts.
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PRECAUTIONSEC-9
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air ba g inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
 Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
 When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s)
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
 When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Procedur e without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000006217650
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions For Xenon Headlamp ServiceINFOID:0000000006217651
WARNING:
Comply with the follow ing warnings to prevent any serious accident.
 Disconnect the battery cable (neg ative terminal) or the power supply fuse before installing, remov-
ing, or touching the xenon headlamp (bulb included). The xenon headlamp contains high-voltage
generated parts.
 Never work with wet hands.
 Check the xenon headlamp ON-OFF status after assem bling it to the vehicle. Never turn the xenon
headlamp ON in other conditions. Connect th e power supply to the vehicle-side connector.
(Turning it ON outside the lamp case m ay cause fire or visual impairments.)
 Never touch the bulb glass immediately afte r turning it OFF. It is extremely hot.
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EC-34
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
On Board Refueling V apor Recovery (ORVR)
INFOID:0000000006217696
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor insi de the fuel tank go through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by the EVAP canister and the air is
released to the atmosphere.
When the refueling has reached the full level of the fuel tank, the refueling EVAP vapor cut valve is closed and
refueling is stopped because of auto shut-off. The vapor which was absorbed by the EVAP canister is purged
during driving.
WARNING:
When conducting inspections below, be sure to observe the following:
 Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in workshop.
 Never smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from work area.
 Always furnish the workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:
 Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-pr oof container and put lid on securely.
- Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
 Always replace O-ring when the fuel gauge retainer is removed.
 Never kink or twist hose and tube when they are installed.
 Never tighten hose and clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
 After installation, run engine an d check for fuel leaks at connections.
 Never attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fu el overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
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EC-60
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malf unction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
INFOID:0000000006217727
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with-
out the engine running. This is a bulb check.
If the MIL does not light up, refer to EC-515, "
Component Func-
tion Check".
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
On Board Diagn osis FunctionINFOID:0000000006217728
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM
The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.
BLUB CHECK MODE
Description
This function allows damage inspection in the MIL bulb (blown, open circuit, etc.).
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. The MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON.
If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to EC-515, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
SRT STATUS MODE
Description
This function allows to read if ECM has completed t he self-diagnoses of major emission control systems and
components. For SRT, refer to EC-58, "
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Syst em Readiness Test (SRT) Code".
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 20 seconds.
2. SRT status is indicated as shown blow.
 ECM continues to illuminate MIL if all SRT codes are set.
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Diagnostic test mode Function
Bulb check MIL can be checked.
SRT status ECM can read if SRT codes are set.
Malfunction warning If ECM detects a malfunction, it illuminates or blinks MIL to inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
Self-diagnostic results DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM can be read.
Accelerator pedal released po-
sition learning ECM can learn the accelerator pedal released position. Refer to
EC-146, "
Description".
Throttle valve closed position
learning ECM can learn the throttle valve closed position. Refer to
EC-147, "
Description".
Idle air volume learning ECM can learn the idle air volume. Refer to EC-148, "
Description".
VVEL control sh aft position
sensor adjustment The initial position of the VVEL control shaft position sensor can be adjusted. Refer to
EC-150, "
De-
scription".
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)EC-61
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 ECM blinks MIL for about 10 seconds if all SRT codes are not set.
MALFUNCTION WARNING MODE
Description
In this function ECM turns on or blinks MIL when it det
ects a malfunction in the emission control system com-
ponents and/or the powertrain control components (which affe ct vehicle emissions) to inform the driver that a
malfunction has been detected.
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check that MIL illuminates. If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to EC-515, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Start engine and let it idle.  For two trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects the same malfunction twice in
the two consecutive driving cycles.
 For 1st trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects a malfunction in one driving cycle.
 ECM blinks MIL when it detects a malfunction t hat may damage the three way catalyst (misfire).
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE
Description
This function allows to indicate DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM according to the number of times MIL is
blinking.
How to Set Self-diagnostic Results Mode
NOTE:
 It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
 It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has a mal-
function.
 After ignition switch is turned off, ECM is a lways released from the “Self-diagnostic results” mode.
1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.  Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
 Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for approx. 10 seconds until the
MIL starts blinking.
NOTE:
Do not release the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds if MIL starts blinking during this period. This blinking
is displaying SRT status and is continued for another 10 seconds.
4. Fully release the accelerator pedal. ECM has entered to Self-diagnostic results mode.
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EC-62
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
NOTE:
Wait until the same DTC (or 1st trip DTC)
appears to completely confirm all DTCs.
How to Read Self-diagnostic Results
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MIL as shown below.
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MIL does not illuminate in diagnostic test
mode I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1s t trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MIL
illuminates in “malfunction warning” mode, it is a DTC; if two or more codes are displayed, they may be either
DTCs or 1st trip DTCs. DTC No. is same as that of 1st trip DTC. These unidentified codes can be identified by
using the CONSULT-III or GST. A DTC will be used as an example for how to read a code.
A particular trouble code can be identified by the number of four-digit numeral flashes per the following.
The length of time the 1,000th-digit numeral flashes on and off is 1.2 seconds consisting of an ON (0.6-sec-
onds) - OFF (0.6-seconds) cycle.
The 100th-digit numeral and lower digit numerals consis t of a 0.3-seconds ON and 0.3-seconds OFF cycle.
A change from one digit numeral to another occurs at an inte rval of 1.0-second OFF. In other words, the later
numeral appears on the display 1.3 seconds after the former numeral has disappeared.
A change from one trouble code to another occurs at an interval of 1.8-seconds OFF.
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Number 0123456789ABCDEF
Flashes 10123456789111213141516
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