2016 Infiniti QX50 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Work Procedure (Group B)

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*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate. *2: After experiencing driving pattern B and D, permanent DTC is erased. *3: Indication does not change unless the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF twice even after experiencing driving pattern B or D.
NOTE:

Drive the vehicle according to only driving patterns indicating "INCMP" in driving patterns B and D on the "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" screen.

  1. CHECK DTC

    Check DTC.

    Is any DTC detected?

    YES 

    Repair malfunction(s) and erase DTC. Refer to ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION , CONSULT FUNCTION .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

  2. CHECK PERMANENT DTC

    G-20 With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" mode with CONSULT.

    NSM020 With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    END

  3. DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN B

    CAUTION:
    • Always drive at a safe speed.
    • Never erase self-diagnosis results.
    • If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving pattern B and D is reset.

    G-20 With CONSULT

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Use "PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT to drive the vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to CONSULT FUNCTION , DRIVING PATTERN .

    NSM020 With GST

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to DRIVING PATTERN .

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  4. CHECK PERMANENT DTC

    G-20 With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" mode with CONSULT.

    NSM020 With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    END

  5. DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN D

    CAUTION:
    • Always drive at a safe speed.
    • Never erase self-diagnosis results.
    • If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving pattern B and D is reset.
    1. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern D. Refer to DRIVING PATTERN .

    GO TO STEP 6  .

  6. CHECK PERMANENT DTC

    G-20 With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" mode with CONSULT.

    NSM020 With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 1  .

    NO 

    END

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