2011 INFINITI QX56 Back door

SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY F UNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006225845
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCT ION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225846
The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the
same manner as the remote controller by operating the door lock/unlock button.
OPERATION
Remote keyless entry system controls operation of the following items.
 Door lock/unlock function
 Selective unlock function
 Auto door lock function
 Hazard and horn reminder function
 Automatic back door open/close function
OPERATION AREA
To check that the Intelligent Key works normally, use within 1 m (3 ft) range of each doors, however the opera-
ble range may differ according to surroundings.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION
 When door lock/unlock button of the Intelligent Key is pr essed, lock signal or unlock signal transmitted from
Intelligent Key to BCM via remote keyless entry receiver.
 When BCM receives the door lock/unlock signal, it operates all door lock actuators and fuel lid lock actuator,
blinks the hazard lamp (lock: 2 time, unlock: 1 times) and horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R at the same time as
a reminder.
 IPDM E/R honks horn (lock: 1 time) as a reminder.
Function
Intelligent Key
Remote keyless entry receiver Back door opener switch
Back door lock assembly Inside key antenna
Outside key antenna (back door) CAN communication system BCM
Automatic back door control module
Back door open function ×××××××××
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SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
OPERATION CONDITION
If the following condition are satisfied, remote keyless entry operation is performed when the Intelligent Key is
operated.
SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION
 When an LOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key, all doors and fuel filler lid are locked.
 When an UNLOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key once, driver side door and fuel filler lid are
unlocked.
 Then, if an UNLOCK signal is transmitted from Inte lligent Key again within 60 seconds, all other doors
(except for back door) are unlocked.
How to change selective unlock operation mode.
Selective unlock operation mode can be changed using CONSULT-III.
Refer to DLK-39, "
DOOR LOCK : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - DOOR LOCK)".
AUTO DOOR LOCK FUNCTION
After door is unlocked by Intelligent Key button operati on and if 60 seconds or more passes without performing
the following operation, all doors are locked. Howe ver, operation check function does not activate.
How to change auto door lock operation mode.
Auto door lock mode can be changed using CONSULT-III.
Refer to DLK-41, "
INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)".
HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION
When doors are locked or unlocked by Intelligent Key, BCM blinks hazard warning lamps as a reminder.
The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).
Operating Function of Hazard and Horn Reminder
Hazard and horn reminder does not operate in the following conditions.
 Ignition switch position is ON.
 Door is open (only lock operation)
How to Change Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode
With CONSULT-III
Hazard and horn reminder operation mode can be changed using CONSULT-III.
Refer to DLK-41, "
INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)".
Without CONSULT-III
Remote controller operation Operation condition
Lock  Panic alarm is not activated
 P position warning is not activated
Unlock Panic alarm is not activated
Operating condition  Door switch is ON
(door is open)
Door is locked
 Push switch is pressed
C mode S mode
Intelligent Key operation Lock Unlock Lock Unlock
Hazard warning lamp blinks Twice Once Twice —
Horn sound Once — — —
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SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
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When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the Intelligent Key for more than 2 seconds at the same time,
the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp blinks and horn sounds as per the
following items:
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION
When back door button of Intelligent Key is pressed fo r 0.4 second or more, back door open automatically for
detailed description, refer to DLK-31, "
System Description".
LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS
Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006225847
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Function
Intelligent Key
Door switch
Door lock actuator
Fuel lid lock actuator
Push-button ignition switch
CAN communication system BCM
IPDM E/R
Horn
Combination meter
Hazard warning lamp
Automatic back door control module
Back door lock assembly
Door lock/unlock function ×××× ×
Selective unlock function ×××× ×
Auto door lock function ××××× ×
Hazard and horn reminder function ××××××
Automatic back door open/close function ×××××
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SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION : System Description
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Key reminder is the function that prevents the key from being left in the vehicle.
Key reminder has the following 3 functions.
*: If the door closing impact shocks the door lock knob, or contacts against baggage with the door lock knob might activate the door locks
accidentally but unlock operation is perform in these cases.
CAUTION:
 The above function operates when the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, there may be
times when the Intelligent Key cannot be detected, and this function does not operate when the Intel-
ligent Key is on the instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, or in the glove box. Also, this system some-
times does not operate if the Intelligent Key is in the door pocket for the open door.
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006225849
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225850
The welcome light function operates as per the following. When the Intelligent Key is within the outside key
antenna detection area, the BCM turns on interior room lamp
* and operates heart beat operation of the push-
button ignition switch.
*: Settings for map lamp, foot lamp, personal lamp, and puddle lamp are available.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
Key remainder func-
tion Operation condition Operation
Driver door closed* Right after driver side door is closed under the following conditions
 Door lock operation is performed
 Driver side door is open
 Driver side door is in lock state All doors (except back door)
and fuel filler lid unlock
Door is open or closed Right after all doors are closed under the following conditions
 Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
 Any door is open
 All doors (except back door) are locked by door lock and unlock switch
or door lock knob  All doors (except back
door) and fuel filler lid un-
lock
 Honk Intelligent Key warn- ing buzzer
Back door is closed Right after back door is closed under the following conditions
 Intelligent Key is inside vehicle
 All doors (except for back door) are closed
 All doors (except for back door) are locked  All doors (except for back
door) and fuel filler lid un-
lock
 Back door can open with back door opener switch
 Honk Intelligent Key warn-
ing buzzer
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SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
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 When the BCM detects that the Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna detection area. BCM trans-
mits the request signal to the Intelligent Key and check it is near the door.
 Intelligent Key receives the request signal and transmits the key ID signal to the BCM via remote keyless
entry receiver.
 BCM receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
 BCM illuminates lamps that are set, when key ID verification is OK.
TIMER FUNCTION
BCM can operate welcome light function, using the timer function, for 9 days, after key switch is turned OFF.
The timer function resets when the engine is started
*.Operating period of timer function may differ depending
on battery size.
*: Timer function does not stop if another Intelligent Key that has a different key ID is detected within the inte-
rior antenna detection area, when starting the engine.
OPERATION CONDITION
If the following condition are satisfi ed, welcome light function is operated.
OUTSIDE KEY ANTENNA DETECTION AREA
The outside key antenna detection area of door lock/unlock function
is in the range of approximately 80 cm (31.50 in) surrounding the
driver, passenger door handles (1) and back door handle (2). How-
ever, this operating range depends on the ambient conditions.
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION SETTING
Welcome light function operation mode can be changed using CONSULT-III
With CONSULT-III
Refer to DLK-41, "
INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)".
Without CONSULT-III
The welcome light function ON/OFF can be s witched by performing the following operation.
1. Turn ignition switch: OFF →ON
2. Press and hold the driver side door request switch for 5 seconds or more within 20 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON.
3. The switching is complete when combination meter buzzer sounds.
WARNING FUNCTION
WARNING FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225851
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The warning function are as per the following items and are given to the user as warning information and
warnings using combinations of Intelligent Key warning buzzer, combination meter buzzer, KEY warning lamp
and information display in combination meter.
 Intelligent Key system malfunction
 OFF position warning
 P position warning
 ACC warning
Function Operation condition
Welcome light function  All door are closed
 All doors is locked
 Ignition switch: OFF position
 Shift position: P position
 Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle
 Timer function is activated
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SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM)
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SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM)
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System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225853
The automatic back door system performs the automat ic open/close operation of the back door by operating
the automatic back door switch, the automatic back door close switch, the back door opener switch, and Intel-
ligent Key.
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION
 In the case of the back door fully closed, operate t he automatic back door switch, Intelligent Key or back
door opener switch with the back door unlock. The back door closure motor releases the latch, then the
automatic back door motor opens the back door to the fu lly open position. Reverse the closure motor to the
neutral position simultaneously.
 In the case of the back door fully open, operate the aut omatic back door switch, Intelligent Key or automatic
back door close switch. The automatic back door motor cl oses the back door to the half-latch position, then
the back door closure motor to the full latch position. Then, reverse the closure motor to the neutral position.
BACK DOOR AUTO CLOSURE FUNCTION
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SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM)
Open Function
When back door opener switch is pressed and automatic back door main switch in the OFF position, BCM
transmits the back door open request signal to automatic back door control unit via CAN communication, and
automatic back door control unit opens back door lock assembly.
Closure Function
When the back door is closed to the half-latch position, the motor drives to rotate the latch lever and pulls it in
from half latched to fully latched and automatically clos es the door. Then, reverse the closure motor to the
neutral position.
WARNING FUNCTION
The warning function is as follows and gives the user warning information and warnings using automatic back
door buzzer and hazard.
Buzzer Operation Condition
ANTI-PINCH FUNCTION
During auto operation, if an object is detected by encoder pulse in the door's path, a warning chime sounds
and the back door operates in the reverse direction to prevent pinching.
During auto close operation, if an object is detected by the touch sensors in the door's path, a warning chime
sounds and the back door operates in the open direction until it is fully open.
Operation Condition
Pattern Time Description
A 0.75 sec. Operation start announcement
Anti-pinch operation start announcement
B Pi--- 2.0 sec. During the closure operation, the touch
sensor detects any trapped foreign materi-
al and stops halfway
C Pi------ Back door fully closed or vehi-
cle is stoppedThe conditions are not satisfied in the fully
open position or during the operation, and
then the operation continues
D During open/close operation During operation announcement
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Detection method Encoder pulse Touch sensor
Applicable operation Open/close operation Close operation
Operation when
any trapped for-
eign material is de-
tected Stop the vehicle
Buzzer sounds (pattern A)
and reverse operation  Buzzer sounds (pattern A) and the back door stops in
the fully-open position after reverse operation
 During closure (close) operation (at main switch OFF): Closure [open (neutral position return)] operation
Running the ve-
hicle No reverse operation (buzzer
sounds, pattern C)  The back door reverses a certain amount, and then it
reverses automatically to perform the auto close oper-
ation
 During closure (close) operation (at main switch ON):
Closure (open) operation
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SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM)
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INTERMITTENT CLUTCH FUNCTION
If the main switch is turned to OFF during auto operation, the back door may be closed suddenly because the
operation is interrupted immediately when the operati on cannot be continued because of the detection of a
system malfunction. Therefore, operat e the clutch intermittently to stabilize the back door behavior and ensure
safety.
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION CONDITION
*: If the registered Intelligent Key is used, the operation can be performed even if the back door is in the LOCK position
CONTROL IF NOT WITHIN THE OPERAT ION CONDITIONS DURING THE OPERATION
If the back door is not within the operation conditions dur ing the operation, the automatic back door control unit
performs the control as follows.
Non-reverse area  Just after starting the mo-
tor operation
 Full range of closure oper- ation
Driving  Back door open operation
 Closure [open (return the latch to the neutral position)]
Switch operation during reverse op-
eration Receive
Number of allowable reverse opera-
tions Perform the intermittent clutch function after 2 reverse operations regardless of the oper-
ation direction
Detection method Encoder pulse Touch sensor
Automatic back door switch Intelligent Key
Automat-
ic back
door close switch Back door opener
switch
Operating direction Fully closed → Open Fully open
→ Closed Fully
closed →
Open Fully open
→ Closed Fully open
→ Closed Fully closed
→ Open
Main switch — — — — ON ON
Ignition position ON ACC/
LOCK ———ON
ACC/
LOCK
Shift selector lever P position — — — — — P position —
Vehicle speed 0 km/h
Back door lock condition — — — — — Unlock*
Touch sensor Normal
Power supply
(Automatic power back
door control unit) Approx. 11 V or more
Item
(Condition) Back door condition
Main Switch (ON → OFF) Motor: OFF
 Clutch: OFF (Intermittent clutch function)
Vehicle stop condition (open operation)
 IGN ON and shift P position →IGN ON and
other than P position
 IGN OFF and shift N position → IGN ON and
N position The operation is continued
Operation condition release during the opera-
tion start announcement condition Automatic back door function does not operate
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