2011 INFINITI QX56 turn signal

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 BCM transmits each request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication, according to ON/OFF condition by
the auto light function.
NOTE:
As to ON/OFF timing, the sensitivity depends on sett ings. The settings can be changed with CONSULT-III.
Refer to EXL-23, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
Auto Lighting Timing Table
When the light switch is in AUTO position and the ignition switch is ON, the exterior lamps turns ON/OFF in the
following condition.
Standard Light ON
BCM turns exterior lamps ON when outside brightness obtained from the optical sensor signal is 1250 lx or
less for 3 seconds or more. And BCM turns exterior lamp OFF when outside brightness from the optical sen-
sor signal is 2500 lx or more for 5 seconds or more.
Twilight Light ON (Twili ght Lighting Function)
BCM detects twilight by filtered brightness.
 BCM filters outside brightness to block the impact of the rapid change in brightness, based on the optical
sensor signal, and judges outside brightness.
 BCM detects changes in outside brightness, based on outside brightness obtained from the optical sensor
signal and filtered brightness and judges ON/OFF of the exterior lamps.
Filtering chart
 BCM starts filtering 0.3 seconds after the ignition swit ch is turned ON and the light switch is turned to AUTO.
 BCM filters signals from the optical sensor at intervals of 2 seconds.When the filtered brightness is higher
than outside brightness (signal from the optical sens or), BCM decreases the filtered brightness by 20
lx
*.When the filtered brightness is lower than outside bri ghtness, BCM increases the filtered brightness by 20
lx
*.
 BCM turns ON the exterior lamps when filtered brightness reaches 3000 lx and turns OFF when reaching 5000 lx.
*:When vehicle speed is 5 km/h or less, BCM decr eases/increases the filtered brightness by 5 lx.
WIPER LINKED AUTO LIGHTING FUNCTION
BCM turns the exterior lamp ON when detecting 4 operations of the front wiper work the light switch in AUTO
position.
NOTE:
BCM turns OFF the headlamps 3 seconds after the front wiper switch is turned from HI⇒OFF.
Exterior lamps Standard Light ON
(Sudden increase/decrease in brightness) Twilight Light ON
(Gradual increase/decrease in brightness)
ON Outside brightness is 1250 lx or less for 3
seconds or more.Filtered brightness is 3000 lx or less
OFF Outside brightness is 2500 lx or more for 5
seconds or more.
Filtered brightness is 5000 lx or more
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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
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ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTI NG SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006213899
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213900
OUTLINE
 AFS (ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SY STEM) is controlled by AFS control unit.
 AFS has AFS control (swivel control) and the headlamp auto aiming control.
- AFS control swivels the headlamp to the steering direction.
- Headlamp auto aiming control moves the headlamp light axis up/down according to the vehicle height.
AFS (ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM)
AFS Control Description
 AFS control unit controls the headlamp (right) only when the steering wheel is turned rightward, and the
headlamp (left) only when the steering wheel is turned leftward.
 AFS control unit detects the vehicle condition nec essary for AFS control with the following signals.
- AFS switch signal
- Vehicle speed signal (received from combination meter via CAN communication)
- Steering angle sensor signal (received from steering angle sensor via CAN communication)
- Shift position signal (received from TCM via CAN communication)
- Low beam status signal (received from IPDM E/R via CAN communication)
- Engine speed signal (received from ECM via CAN communication)
 When the operation conditions are satisfied, AFS c ontrol unit controls the swivel angle depending on the
steering angle and the vehicle speed.
AFS operation condition- Swivel actuator initialization completed
- AFS “ON”(AFS OFF indicator lamp “OFF”)
- Headlamp ON
- While the engine running
- Selector lever position other than “P” or “R”
- Vehicle speed approximately 25 km/h (15.5 MPH) or more (Left swivel only; Right swivel activates regardless of the vehicle speed.)
Swivel Actuator Initialization
 AFS control unit performs the swivel actuator in itialization when detecting that the engine starts.
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- Swivels the headlamp to the vehicle-center side until it hits the stopper.
- Returns the swivel angle from the stopper. Completes t
he initialization with regarding the returned position
as the swivel angle 0 ° (straight-forward position).
Swivel Operation
 AFS control unit transmits the drive signal to the sw ivel actuator when activation conditions are satisfied.
And swivels the headlamp.
- The swivel starts after steering approximately 20 ° or more from straight-forward position.
NOTE:
The steering angle differs between right turn and left turn.
- The swivel angle becomes the maximum angle toward t he driving direction if the steering angle is approxi-
mately 90 ° or more depending on the vehicle speed. The swivel angle is maintained by shutting off the drive
signal.
- The swivel starts, and returns to the swivel angle 0 ° (straight-forward position) when the steering is returned
to the straight-forward position.
 AFS control unit returns the swivel angle to the strai ght-forward position, and stops the swivel regardless of
the steering angle if the operation condition is not satisfied while the swivel angle is 0°.
AFS OFF Indicator Lamp
 AFS control unit transmits AFS OFF indicator lamp signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 Combination meter turns AFS OFF indicator lamp ON /OFF/blinking according to AFS OFF indicator lamp
signal.
- AFS OFF indicator lamp is turned ON for 1 second for the AFS OFF indicator lamp bulb check when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON. AFS OFF indicator lamp is turned OFF within 1 second when the engine starts.
- AFS OFF indicator lamp turns ON when AFS is switched to “OFF” by operating AFS switch.
- AFS OFF indicator lamp blinks (1 second each) if AFS control unit detects a specific DTC.
NOTE:
Combination meter blinks AFS OFF indicator lamp (approximately 1 second each) if AFS OFF indicator
lamp signal is not received from AFS control unit.
HEADLAMP AUTO AIMING
Headlamp Auto Aiming Control Description
 AFS control unit controls the headl amp light axis height appropriately according to the vehicle height.
 AFS control unit detects the vehicle condition necessa ry for headlamp auto aiming control with the following
signals.
- Height sensor signals (front and rear)
- Vehicle speed signal (received from combination meter via CAN communication)
- Low beam status signal (received from IPDM E/R via CAN communication)
- Engine speed signal (received from ECM via CAN communication)
 When the operation conditions are satisfied, AFS cont rol unit transmits the aiming motor drive signal for
adjusting the headlamp axis height.
Headlamp auto aiming operation condition- Headlamp ON
- While the engine running
- Vehicle speed (Control mode is switched according to the driving condition.)
Headlamp Auto Aiming Operation
 AFS control unit calculates the vehicle pitch angle fr om the front and rear height sensor signal. AFS control
unit judges the angle for adjusting the axis gap from the preset position.
 AFS control unit controls the headlamp axis by c hanging the aiming motor drive signal output according to
the front and rear vehicle height when detecting the follo wing vehicle condition. Output is maintained if other
condition than following is detected.
- Engine starts.
- Headlamp is turned ON.
- Vehicle posture becomes stable after changing the v ehicle posture change is detected with the headlamp
ON and the vehicle stopped.
- Vehicle speed is maintained with the headlamp ON and the vehicle driven.
CAUTION:
Adjusted axis position may differ from the preset position although the headlamp auto aiming acti-
vates properly if the suspension is replaced or worn.
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ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000006422028
HEADLAMP AIMING CONTROL (MANUAL)
DTC Fail-safe AFS OFF indicator lamp Cancellation
U1000: CAN COMM CIRCUIT  Right and left swivel motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected.
 Right and left aiming motors stop at the position when DTC
is detected. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
U1010: CONTROL UNIT (CAN)  Right and left swivel motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected.
 Right and left aiming motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
B2503: SWIVEL ACTUATOR [RH]  Right swivel motors stop at the
position when DT C is detected.
 The signal, approximately 2 V
decreased from the levelizer
signal when DTC detected, is
output. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
B2504: SWIVEL ACTUATOR [LH]  Left swivel motors stop at the
position when DT C is detected.
 The signal, approximately 2 V decreased from the levelizer
signal when DTC detected, is
output. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
B2513: HI SEN UNUSUAL [FR]  Right and left aiming motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected. — Ignition switch OFF
B2514: HI SEN UNUSUAL [RR]  Right and left aiming motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected. — Ignition switch OFF
C0126: ST ANG SEN SIG  Right and left swivel motor
swivel angle returns to 0 ° and
fixed. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
B2516: SHIFT SIG [P, R]  Right and left swivel motor
swivel angle returns to 0 ° and
fixed. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
B2517: VEHICLE SPEED SIG  Right and left swivel motor
swivel angle returns to 0 ° and
fixed.
 Right and left aiming motors stop at the position when DTC
is detected. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
B2519: LEVELIZER CALIB  Right and left aiming motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected. —
When the levelizer adjustment is
completed.
C0428: ST ANGLE SEN CALIB  Right and left swivel motor
swivel angle returns to 0 ° and
fixed. Blinks 1 second each.
When the steering angle sensor
neutral position registration is
competed.
B2521: ECU CIRC  Right and left swivel motors
stop at the position when DTC
is detected.
 Right and left aiming motors stop at the position when DTC
is detected. Blinks 1 second each. Ignition switch OFF
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HEADLAMP AIMING CONTROL (MA NUAL) : System Description
INFOID:0000000006216751
The headlamp levelizer adjusts the headlamp light axis upward and downward with the aiming motor inte-
grated in the front combination lamp.
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP SYSTEM
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000006213901
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LA MP SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000006213902
OUTLINE
Turn signal and the hazard warning lamp is controlled by combination switch reading function, flasher control
function and auto hazard function of BCM.
TURN SIGNAL LAMP OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM supplies voltage to the right (left) turn signal la mp circuit when the ignition switch is turned ON and the
turn signal switch is in the right (left) position. BCM blinks the turn signal lamp.
HAZARD WARNING LAMP OPERATION
BCM supplies voltage to both turn signal lamp circuit when the hazard switch is turned ON. BCM blinks the
hazard warning lamp.
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL SOUND OPERATION
 BCM transmits the turn indicator signal to the comb ination meter via CAN communication while the turn sig-
nal lamp and the hazard warning lamp operating.
 Combination meter outputs the turn signal sound with the integrated buzzer while blinking the turn signal
indicator lamp according to the turn indicator signal.
HIGH FLASHER OPERATION
 BCM detects the turn signal lamp ci rcuit status from the current value.
 BCM increases the turn signal lamp blinking speed if the bulb or harness open is detected with the turn sig-
nal lamp operating.
NOTE:
The blinking speed is normal while operating the hazard warning lamp.
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : System Di-
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agramINFOID:0000000006213903
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : System De-
scription
INFOID:0000000006213904
OUTLINE
Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps ar e controlled by combination switch reading function and
headlamp control function of BCM, and re lay control function of IPDM E/R.
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMPS OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM transmits the position light request signal to IPDM E/R and the combination meter via CAN communi-
cation according to the ON/OFF condition of the pa rking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps.
Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps ON condition- Lighting switch 1ST
- Lighting switch 2ND
- Lighting switch AUTO, and the auto light function ON judgment
- Lighting switch AUTO, with the front fog lamp switch ON and the ignition switch ON
 IPDM E/R turns the integrated tail lamp relay ON and tu rns the parking, license plate, side marker and tail
lamps ON according to the position light request signal.
 Combination meter turns the tail lamp indicator lamp ON according to the position light request signal.
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : Fail-safe
INFOID:0000000006213905
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
When CAN communication with BCM is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After CAN communi-
cation recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
*: With daytime running light system
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM
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Control part Fail-safe operation
Parking lamps
 License plate lamps
 Illuminations
 Tail lamps  Turns ON the tail lamp relay and daytime running light relay
* when the ignition switch
is turned ON
 Turns OFF the tail lamp relay and daytime running light relay
* when the ignition switch
is turned OFF
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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
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Control part Fail-safe operation
Front fog lamp Front fog lamp relay OFF
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