2011 INFINITI QX56 oil

SYSTEMTM-51
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*: This signal is transmitted via communication line.
The clutch pressure control solenoid is controlled by the signals from the switches and sensors. Thus, the
clutch pressure is adjusted to be appropriate to t he engine load state and vehicle driving state. It becomes
possible to finely control the clutch hydraulic pressu re with high precision and a smoother shift change charac-
teristic is attained.
The clutch is controlled with the optimum timing and oil pressure by the engine speed, engine torque informa-
tion, etc.
Shift Change System Diagram
*1: Full phase real-time feedback control monitors move ment of gear ratio at gear change, and controls oil
pressure in real-time to achieve the best gear ratio.
BLIPPING CONTROL
This system makes transmission clutch engage readily by controlling (synchronizing) engine revolution
according to the (calculation of) engine revolution after shifting down.
 “BLIPPING CONTROL” functions.
- When downshifting by accelerator pedal depression.
- When downshifting by the manual mode.
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Input/Output Signal Chart
*: This signal is transmitted via communication line.
The TCM activates low brake solenoid valve and controls t he low brake oil pressure to the low pressure level
if the driver does not intend to start the vehicle while the vehicle is being stopped in the “D” position. Therefore,
the low brake is in the release (slip) status and the pow er transmission route of A/T is the same status as the
“N” position. This can decrease the engine load and im proves the fuel economy because the drive force of
engine is not transmitted to the output shaft of A/T.
Idle Neutral Contro l Start Condition
Idle neutral control starts when all of the following c onditions are satisfied. However, the control ends when
any one of the following conditions becomes insufficient during idle neutral control.
NOTE:
The idle neutral control is terminated or prohibited when the TCM and ECM detect that the vehicle is in any of
the conditions as per the following.
 Engine cooling water temperature and A/T fluid temperature are below or above a prescribed temperature.
 A/T malfunction occurs.
 DTC is detected.
 Fail-safe mode activates.
 Idle neutral control is performed continuously for a certain period of time.
Idle Neutral Contro l Resume Condition
Idle neutral control can be resumed when its start condition is fulfilled after any of the following operations is
performed (unless a malfunction occurs in the vehicle).
 After driving at more than a prescribed speed.
 When idle neutral control start conditions are fulfilled for a certain period of time.
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL
Item Signal
TCM function Actuator
Each sensor, switch and
control unit ⇒ TCM TCM
⇒ ECM ECM ⇒ TCM
Input speed sensor 1, 2 Input speed
N idle instruction
signal (Standby sig- nal)* N idle instruction
signal (Start signal)* Idle neutral con-
trol Low brake sole-
noid valve
Output speed sensor Output shaft revolution
A/T fluid temperature
sensor
ATF temperature
Transmission range
switch Selector lever position
ECM Engine speed signal*
Accelerator pedal posi-
tion signal*
Throttle position signal*
BCM Stop lamp switch signal*
Turn indicator signal*
ABS actuator electric
unit (control unit) Pressure sensor signal*
Decel G sensor signal*
Combination meter Vehicle speed signal*
Driving location : Level road and gentle slope
Selector lever position : “D” position
Vehicle speed : 0 km/h (0 MPH)
Accelerator pedal opening : 0.0 / 8
Brake pedal : Depress
Engine speed : Idle speed
Snow mode switch : OFF
Turn signal lamp and ha zard warning lamp : OFF
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)
INPUT SPEED (rpm) X X Displays the input speed calculated from front
sun gear revolution and front carrier revolution.
F SUN GR REV (rpm) — — Displays the front sun gear revolution calculat-
ed from the pulse signal of input speed sensor
1.
F CARR GR REV (rpm) — — Displays the front carrier gear revolution calcu-
lated from the pulse signal of input speed sen-
sor 2.
ENGINE SPEED (rpm) X X Displays the engine speed received via CAN
communication.
TC SLIP SPEED (rpm) — X Displays the revolution difference between in-
put speed and engine speed.
ACCELE POSI (0.0/8) X — Displays the accelerator position estimated val-
ue received via CAN communication.
THROTTLE POSI (0.0/8) X X Displays the throttle position received via CAN
communication.
ATF TEMP 1 ( °C or °F) X X Displays the ATF temperature of oil pan calcu-
lated from the signal voltage of A/T fluid tem-
perature sensor.
ATF TEMP 2 ( °C or °F) X X Displays the ATF temperature estimated value
of torque converter outlet calculated from the
signal voltage of A/T fluid temperature sensor.
ATF TEMP SE 1 (V) — — Displays the signal voltage of A/T fluid temper-
ature sensor.
BATTERY VOLT (V) X — Displays the power supply voltage of TCM.
LINE PRES SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
line pressure solenoid.
TCC SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
torque converter clutch solenoid.
L/B SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
low brake solenoid.
FR/B SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
front brake solenoid.
HLR/C SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
high and low reverse clutch solenoid.
I/C SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
input clutch solenoid.
D/C SOLENOID (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
direct clutch solenoid.
2346/B SOL (A) — X Displays the command current from TCM to the
2346 brake solenoid.
L/P SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
line pressure solenoid, and displays the moni-
tor value.
TCC SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
torque converter clutch solenoid, and displays
the monitor value.
L/B SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
low brake solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor Item Selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN SIG-
NALS SELEC-
TION
FROM ITEM
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)TM-63
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FR/B SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
front brake solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
HLR/C SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
high and low reverse clutch solenoid, and dis-
plays the monitor value.
I/C SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
input clutch solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
D/C SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
direct clutch solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
2346/B SOL MON (A) — — Monitors the command current from TCM to the
2346 brake solenoid, and displays the monitor
value.
GEAR RATIO — X Displays the gear ratio calculated from input
speed and output speed.
ENGINE TORQUE (Nm) — — Displays the engine torque estimated value re-
ceived via CAN communication.
ENG TORQUE D (Nm) — — Displays the engine torque estimated value re-
flected the requested torque of each control unit
received via CAN communication.
INPUT TRQ S (Nm) — — Displays the input torque using for the oil pres-
sure calculation process of shift change control.
INPUT TRQ L/P (Nm) — — Displays the input torque using for the oil pres-
sure calculation process of line pressure con-
trol.
TRGT PRES L/P (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of torque
converter clutch solenoid valve calculated by
the oil pressure calculation process of lock-up
control.
TRGT PRES TCC (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of torque
converter clutch solenoid valve calculated by
the oil pressure calculation process of shift
change control.
TRGT PRES L/B (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of low
brake solenoid valve calculated by the oil pres-
sure calculation process of shift change control.
TRGT PRE FR/B (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of front
brake solenoid valve calculated by the oil pres-
sure calculation process of shift change control.
TRG PRE HLR/C (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of high
and low reverse clutch solenoid valve calculat-
ed by the oil pressure calculation process of
shift change control.
TRGT PRES I/C (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of input
clutch solenoid valve calculated by the oil pres-
sure calculation process of shift change control.
TRGT PRES D/C (kPa, kg/cm
2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of direct
clutch solenoid valve calculated by the oil pres-
sure calculation process of shift change control.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor Item Selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN SIG-
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FROM ITEM
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)
TRG PRE 2346/B
(kPa, kg/cm2 or psi)—— Displays the target oil pressure value of 2346
brake solenoid valve calculated by the oil pres-
sure calculation process of shift change control.
SHIFT PATTERN — — Displays the gear change data using the shift
pattern control.
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h or mph) — — Displays the vehicle speed for control using the
control of TCM.
G SEN SLOPE (%) X — Displays the inclination angle calculated by the
G sensor signal received via CAN communica-
tion.
RANGE SW 4 (ON/OFF) X — Displays the operation status of transmission
range switch 4.
RANGE SW 3 (ON/OFF) X — Displays the operation status of transmission
range switch 3.
RANGE SW 2 (ON/OFF) X — Displays the operation status of transmission
range switch 2.
RANGE SW 1 (ON/OFF) X — Displays the operation status of transmission
range switch 1.
SFT DWN ST SW (ON/OFF) X —  Displays the operation status of paddle
shifter (down switch).
 Not mounted but displayed.
SFT UP ST SW (ON/OFF) X —  Displays the operation status of paddle
shifter (up switch).
 Not mounted but displayed.
DOWN SW LEVER (ON/OFF) X — Displays the operation status of selector lever
(down switch).
UP SW LEVER (ON/OFF) X — Displays the operation status of selector lever
(up switch).
NON M-MODE SW (ON/OFF) X — Displays whether the selector lever is in any po-
sition other than manual shift gate position.
MANU MODE SW (ON/OFF) X — Displays whether the selector lever is in the
manual shift gate position.
TOW MODE SW (ON/OFF) — — Displays the reception status of tow mode
switch signal received via CAN communication.
DS RANGE (ON/OFF) — —  Displays whether it is the DS mode.
 Not mounted but displayed.
1 POSITION SW (ON/OFF) X —  Displays the reception status of 1 position
switch signal received via CAN communica-
tion.
 Not mounted but displayed.
OD CONT SW (ON/OFF) X —  Displays the reception status of overdrive
control switch signal received via CAN com-
munication.
 Not mounted but displayed.
BRAKESW (ON/OFF) X — Displays the reception status of stop lamp
switch signal received via CAN communication.
POWERSHIFT SW (ON/OFF) X —  Displays the reception status of POWER
mode signal received via CAN communica-
tion.
 Not mounted but displayed.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor Item Selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN SIG-
NALS SELEC-
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FROM ITEM
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TCM
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
TCM
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000006226782
VALUES ON DIAGNOSIS TOOL
NOTE:
1. The CONSULT-III electrically displays shift timi
ng and lock-up timing (that is, operation timing of each
solenoid).
Check for time difference between actual shift timi ng and the CONSULT-III display. If the difference is
noticeable, mechanical parts (except solenoids, sens ors, etc.) may be malfunctioning. Check mechanical
parts in accordance with the specified diagnostic procedures.
2. Shift schedule (that implies gear position) on CONSULT-III may slightly differ from that is described in Ser-
vice Manual. This occurs because of the reasons as per the following:
- Actual shift schedule has more or less tolerance or allowance
- Shift schedule in Service Manual refers to the point where shifting starts
- Gear position on CONSULT-III indicates the point where shifting completes
3. Display of solenoid valves on CONSULT-III changes at t he start of shifting, while gear position is displayed
upon completion of shifting (which is computed by TCM).
CONSULT-III MONITOR ITEM
Item name Condition Value / Status (Approx.)
VHCL/S SE-A/T During driving Approximately equals the speed-
ometer reading.
ESTM VSP SIG During driving Approximately equals the speed-
ometer reading.
OUTPUT REV During driving (lock-up ON) Tachometer / Gear ratio
INPUT SPEED During driving (lock-up ON) Approximately equals the engine
speed.
F SUN GR REV During driving Revolution of front sun gear is indi-
cated.
F CARR GR REV During driving Revolution of front carrier is indi-
cated.
ENGINE SPEED Eng ine running Closely equals the tachometer
reading.
TC SLIP SPEED During driving Engine speed − Input speed
ACCELE POSI Accelerator pedal is released 0.0/8
Accelerator pedal is fully depressed 8.0/8
THROTTLE POSI Accelerator pedal is released 0.0/8
Accelerator pedal is fully depressed 8.0/8
ATF TEMP 1 Ignition switch ON Temperature of ATF in the oil pan is
indicated.
ATF TEMP 2 Ignition switch ON Temperature of ATF at the exit of
torque converter.
AT F T E M P S E 1 0 °C (32 ° F) – 20 °C (68 °F) – 80 °C (176 °F) 3.3 – 2.7 – 0.9 V
BATTERY VOLT Ignition switch ON Battery voltage (11 V – 14 V)
LINE PRES SOL During driving 0.2 – 0.6 A
TCC SOLENOID Slip lock-up is active 0.2 – 0.8 A
Lock-up is active 0.8 A
Other than the above 0 A
L/B SOLENOID Low brake is engaged 0.6 – 0.8 A
Low brake is disengaged 0 – 0.05 A
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A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID
ChangingINFOID:0000000006226791
CAUTION:
 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
 Using ATF other than Genuine NI
SSAN Matic S ATF will cause deteri oration in driveability and A/T
durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
 When filling ATF, be careful not to scatte r heat generating parts such as exhaust.
1. Step 1
a. Install the O-ring (315268E000) (A) to the charging pipe (310811EA5A) (B).
2. Step 2
a. Use CONSULT-III to check that the ATF temperature is 40 °C (104 °F) or less.
b. Lift up the vehicle.
c. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan, and then drain the ATF.
d. When the ATF starts to drip, temporarily tighten the drain plug to the oil pan. NOTE:
Never replace drain plug and drain plug gasket with new ones yet.
e. Remove overflow plug from oil pan.
f. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
g. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the
charging pipe.
h. Fill approximately 3 liters (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the ATF.
i. Remove the bucket pump hose to remove the charging pipe, and then temporarily tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Quickly perform the procedur e to avoid ATF leakage from
the oil pan.
j. Lift down the vehicle.
k. Start the engine and wait for approximately 3 minutes.
l. Stop the engine.
3. Step 3
a. Repeat “Step 2”.
4. Final Step
a. Use CONSULT-III to check that the ATF temperature is 40 °C (104 °F) or less.
b. Lift up the vehicle.
c. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan, and then drain the ATF.
Recommended fluid and fluid capacity : Refer to TM-296, "General Specification".
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A/T FLUIDTM-95
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d. When the ATF starts to drip, tighten the drain plug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to TM-182,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse drain plug and drain plug gasket.
e. Remove overflow plug from oil pan.
f. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
g. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the
charging pipe.
h. Fill approximately 3 liters (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the ATF.
i. Remove the bucket pump hose to remove the charging pipe, and then temporarily tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Quickly perform the procedure to avoid ATF leakage from
the oil pan.
j. Lift down the vehicle.
k. Start the engine.
l. Make the ATF temperature approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTE:
The ATF level is greatly affected by the temperat ure. Always check the ATF temperature on “ATF TEMP
1” of “Data Monitor” using CONSULT-III.
m. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
n. Shift the selector lever through each gear pos ition. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
o. Lift up the vehicle when the ATF temperature reaches 40 °C (104 °F), and remove the overflow plug from
the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Perform “Step 4-o” with the engine at idle.
p. When the ATF starts to drip, tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to TM-
182, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse overflow plug.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006226792
CAUTION:
 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
 Using ATF other than Genuine NI SSAN Matic S ATF will cause deteri oration in driveability and A/T
durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
 When filling ATF, be careful not to sca tter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
 Always maintain the ATF temperature within between 35 °C (95 °F) and 45 °C (113 °F) while checking
with CONSULT-III when the ATF level adjustment is performed.
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Recommended fluid and fluid capacity : Refer to TM-296, "General Specification".
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