Operation Description

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Operation Description
  • When ignition knob is pressed, Intelligent Key unit sends request signal from inside key antenna, key-ID verification is conducted with Intelligent Key using two-way communication, and if verification is successful, an ignition rotation prohibition latch release signal is sent to steering lock unit. Steering lock unit releases ignition knob rotation prohibition latch. (Ignition knob can now be turned.)
  • When it becomes possible to rotate the ignition knob"KEY" warning lamp in combination meter lights up green to notify driver that ignition knob can be turned.
    NOTE: When it becomes impossible to rotate the ignition knob"KEY" warning lamp in combination meter lights up red.
  • When key-ID verification is successful and ignition knob switch is in the ON state, Intelligent Key unit uses CAN communication to send engine start permission signal to BCM.
  • When BCM receives engine start permission signal, it uses CAN communication to sent starter request signal to IPDM E/R so that the engine will start when ignition knob is rotated to START position.
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