The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-

vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the

ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Service Procedure Precautions for Models with a Pop-up Roll Bar

INFOID:0000000007256882

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• Risk of passenger injury or death may increase if the pop-up roll bar does not deploy during a roll

over collision. In order to reduce the chance of an incident where the pop-up roll bar is inoperative,
all maintenance must be performed by a NISSAN or INFINITI dealer.

• Before removing and installing the pop-up roll bar component parts and harness, always turn the

ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for 3 minutes or more. (The
purpose of this operation is to discharge electricity that is accumulated in the auxiliary power supply
circuit in the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.)

• When repairing, removing, and installing a pop-up roll bar, always refer to SRS AIR BAG and SRS

AIR BAG CONTROL warnings in the Service Manual.

Precaution for Battery Service

INFOID:0000000007256883

Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

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BRC

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

INFOID:0000000007227865

When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc to prevent damage to
windshield.

Precaution for Brake System

INFOID:0000000006941650

WARNING:

Since dust covering the front and rear brakes has an affect on human body, the dust must be removed
with a dust collector. Never splatter the dust with an air blow gun.

CAUTION:

• Brake fluid use refer to

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it

off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.

• Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil to clean. They may damage rubber parts and

cause improper operation.

• Always loosen the brake tube flare nut with a flare nut wrench.
• Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque with

crowfoot (A) and torque wrench (B).

• Always confirm the specified tightening torque when install-

ing the brake pipes.

• Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator

and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery nega-
tive terminal before performing the work.

• Check that no brake fluid leakage is present after replacing

the parts.

Precaution for Brake Control

INFOID:0000000006941651

• When starting engine or when starting vehicle just after starting engine, brake pedal may vibrate or motor

operating noise may be heard from engine compartment. This is normal condition.

• When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from customer

(what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for estimate causes before starting diagnos-
tic servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, check brake booster operation, brake fluid level, and oil
leaks.

• If tire size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,

stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

• ABS might be out of order or malfunctions by putting a radio (wiring inclusive), an antenna and a lead-in wire

near the control unit.

• If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness

pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.

• VDC system may not operate normally or a VDC OFF indicator lamp or SLIP indicator lamp may light.
- When replacing the following parts with parts other than genuine parts or making modifications: Suspension-

related parts (shock absorber, spring, bushing, etc.), tires, wheels (other than specified sizes), brake-related
parts (pad, rotor, caliper, etc.), engine-related parts (muffler, ECM, etc.) and body reinforcement-related parts
(roll bar, tower bar, etc.).

- When driving with worn or deteriorated suspension, tires and brake-related parts.

PIIB3706J

JPFIA0001ZZ

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PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Harness Repair

INFOID:0000000007229484

• Solder the repair part, and wrap it with tape. [Twisted wire fray

must be 110 mm (4.33 in) or less.]

• Never bypass the repair point with wire. (If it is bypassed, the turn-

out point cannot be separated and the twisted wire characteristics
are lost.)

SKIB8766E

SKIB8767E

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PREPARATION

BRC-7

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BRC

PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tool

INFOID:0000000007227858

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

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COMPONENT PARTS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

COMPONENT PARTS

Component Parts Location

INFOID:0000000006941490

JSFIA0529ZZ

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BRC

Component Description

INFOID:0000000006941491

ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)

INFOID:0000000007227881

Electric unit (control unit) is integrated with actuator and comprehensively controls VDC function, TCS func-
tion, ABS function and EBD function.

ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)

• Brake fluid pressure, engine and transaxle are controlled according to signals from each sensor.
• If malfunction is detected, the system enters fail-safe mode.

ACTUATOR

The following components are integrated with ABS actuator.

Pump

The pump returns the brake fluid stored in the reservoir to the master cylinder by reducing the pressure.

Motor

The motor drives the pump according to the signals transmitted by the ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit).

Steering angle sensor

ABS warning lamp

Brake warning lamp

VDC OFF indicator lamp

SLIP indicator lamp

ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)

Front wheel sensor

Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor

VDC OFF switch

10. Rear wheel sensor

Back of spiral cable assembly

Combination meter

Engine room (right side)

Steering knuckle

Under center console

Instrument driver lower panel

Rear axle

Component parts

Reference

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Pump

BRC-9, "ABS Actuator and Electric Unit

(Control Unit)"

Motor

Actuator relay (Main relay)

ABS IN valve

ABS OUT valve

Pressure sensor

Motor relay

Cut valve 1, Cut valve2

Suction Valve 1, Suction Valve 2

Wheel sensor

BRC-10, "Wheel Sensor and Sensor Ro-

tor"

Stop lamp switch

BRC-10, "Stop Lamp Switch"

Steering angle sensor

BRC-10, "Steering Angle Sensor"

Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor

BRC-10, "Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G Sen-

sor"

Brake fluid level switch

BRC-10, "Brake Fluid Level Switch"

VDC OFF switch

BRC-10, "VDC OFF Switch"

ABS warning lamp

BRC-11, "System Description"

Brake warning lamp

VDC OFF indicator lamp

SLIP indicator lamp

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COMPONENT PARTS

Motor Relay

Activates or deactivates motor according to the signals transmitted by the ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit).

Actuator Relay (Main Relay)

Activates or deactivates each solenoid valve according to the signals transmitted by the ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit).

ABS IN Valve

The solenoid valve increases, holds or decreases the fluid pressure of each brake caliper according to the sig-
nals transmitted by the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

ABS OUT Valve

The solenoid valve increases, holds or decreases the fluid pressure of each brake caliper according to the sig-
nals transmitted by the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

Cut Valve 1, Cut Valve 2

The cut valve shuts off the normal brake fluid path from the master cylinder, when VDC/TCS is activated.

Suction Valve 1, Suction Valve 2

The suction valve supplies the brake fluid from the master cylinder to the pump, when VDC/TCS is activated.

Pressure Sensor

The pressure sensor converts the brake fluid pressure to an electric signal and transmits it to the ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit). [The pressure sensor is integrated in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit).]

Wheel Sensor and Sensor Rotor

INFOID:0000000006941505

When the sensor rotor rotates, the magnetic field changes. It converts the magnetic field changes to current
signals (rectangular wave) and transmits them to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

Stop Lamp Switch

INFOID:0000000006941539

The stop lamp switch transmits the stop lamp switch signal (ON/OFF) to the ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit).

Steering Angle Sensor

INFOID:0000000006941568

The steering angle sensor detects the rotation amount, angular velocity and direction of the steering wheel,
and transmits the data to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.

Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor

INFOID:0000000006941529

Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor detects yaw rate/side/decel G affecting the vehicle, and transmits the data to the
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) as an analog voltage signal.

Brake Fluid Level Switch

INFOID:0000000006941578

The brake fluid level switch converts the brake fluid level to an electric signal and transmits it to the ABS actu-
ator and electric unit (control unit).

VDC OFF Switch

INFOID:0000000006941619

VDC OFF switch can deactivate (turn OFF) the VDC/TCS function by pressing the VDC OFF switch.

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BRC

SYSTEM

System Description

INFOID:0000000007227889

• The system switches fluid pressure of each brake caliper to increase, to hold or to decrease according to

signals from control unit in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). This control system is applied to
VDC function, TCS function, ABS function and EBD function.

• Fail-safe function is available for each function and is activated by each function when system malfunction

occurs.

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

CONDITION FOR TURN ON THE WARNING LAMP

ABS Warning Lamp

: ON –: OFF

Brake Warning Lamp

: ON –: OFF

NOTE:

JSFIA0210GB

Condition

ABS warning lamp

Ignition switch OFF

–

For 2 seconds after turning ignition switch ON

2 seconds later after turning ignition switch ON

–

ABS function is malfunctioning.

EBD function is malfunctioning.

Condition

Brake warning lamp (Note 1)

Ignition switch OFF

–

For 2 seconds after turning ignition switch ON

(Note 2)

2 seconds later after turning ignition switch ON

(Note 2)

EBD function is malfunctioning.

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SYSTEM

• 1: Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid level switch operation

(when brake fluid is insufficient).

• 2: After starting the engine, brake warning lamp is turned off.

CONDITION FOR TURN ON THE INDICATOR LAMP

VDC OFF Indicator Lamp

: ON –: OFF

SLIP Indicator Lamp

: ON

: Blink –: OFF

Fail-Safe

INFOID:0000000007227891

ABS, EBD SYSTEM

If ABS malfunction electrically, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. If
EBD malfunction electrically, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indi-
cator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one of the following conditions of the fail-
safe function.
• For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of vehi-

cles without TCS/ABS system.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition
switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

• For malfunction of EBD, EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the

condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS, EBD system.

VDC/TCS

If VDC/TCS/ABS system malfunction electrically, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp are turned on,
and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS control.

CAUTION:

If the Fail-Safe function is activated, then perform self-diagnosis for “ABS” with CONSULT.

VDC FUNCTION

VDC FUNCTION : System Description

INFOID:0000000006941489

• In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected by

the steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle

′

s driving status (amount of under steering/

over steering) is determined by the information from the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor, wheel sensor, etc.,

Condition

VDC OFF indicator lamp

Ignition switch OFF

–

For 2 seconds after turning ignition switch ON

2 seconds later after turning ignition switch ON

–

VDC OFF switch turned ON. (VDC function is OFF.)

VDC/TCS function is malfunctioning.

ABS function is malfunctioning.

EBD function is malfunctioning.

Condition

SLIP indicator lamp

Ignition switch OFF

–

For 2 seconds after turning ignition switch ON

2 seconds later after turning ignition switch ON

–

VDC/TCS is activated while driving.

VDC/TCS function is malfunctioning.

ABS function is malfunctioning.

EBD function is malfunctioning.

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BRC

and this information is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all
four wheels.

• During VDC operation, it informs driver of system operation by blinking the SLIP indicator lamp.
• Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT is available.

TCS FUNCTION

TCS FUNCTION : System Description

INFOID:0000000006941493

• The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) using the

wheel speed signals from the four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, the drive wheel right and left brake fluid
pressure control and engine fuel cut are conducted while the throttle valve opening is restricted to reduce the
engine torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the throttle opening is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.

• During TCS operation, TCS informs driver of system operation by blinking the SLIP indicator lamp.
• Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT is available.

ABS FUNCTION

ABS FUNCTION : System Description

INFOID:0000000006941497

• The Anti-Lock Braking System detects wheel revolution while braking, and it improves handling stability dur-

ing sudden braking by electrically preventing 4 wheel lock. Maneuverability is also improved for avoiding
obstacles.

• Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT is available.

EBD FUNCTION

EBD FUNCTION : System Description

INFOID:0000000006941501

• Electronic Brake force Distribution detects subtle slippages between front and rear wheels during braking,

and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling brake fluid pressure which results in reduced
rear wheel slippage.

• Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT is available.

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BRC-14

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL

UNIT)]

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL
UNIT)]

CONSULT Function

INFOID:0000000006941504

APPLICATION ITEMS

CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes as following.

WORK SUPPORT

SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT

Operation Procedure

Before performing the self-diagnosis for “ABS” with CONSULT, start the engine and drive the vehicle at 30 km/
h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.

Display Item List

Refer to

BRC-23, "DTC No. Index"

How to Erase Self-diagnosis Results

After erasing DTC memory for “ABS” with CONSULT, start the engine and drive the vehicle at 30 km/h (19
MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute as the final inspection, and make sure that the ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp turn OFF.

CAUTION:

If memory cannot be erased, perform applicable diagnosis.
NOTE:
• When the wheel sensor malfunctions, after inspecting the wheel sensor system, the ABS warning lamp,

VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp will not turn OFF even when the sys-
tem is normal unless the vehicle is driving at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1
minute.

• Brake warning lamp will turn ON in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid

level switch operation (when brake fluid is insufficient).

• VDC OFF switch should not stay “ON” position.

DATA MONITOR

Display Item List

Mode

Function

Work support

This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the indica-
tions on CONSULT.

Self diagnostic result

Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.

Data monitor

Input/Output data in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can be read.

Active test

CONSULT drives some actuators apart from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and also shifts
some parameters in a specified range.

ECU identification

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) part number can be read.

Item

Description

ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts the neutral position of the steering angle sensor.

DECEL G SEN CALIBRATION

Calibrates decel G sensor.

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UNIT)]

BRC-15

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BRC

: Applicable

: Optional item

Monitor item (Unit)

SELECT MONITOR ITEM

Remarks

ECU INPUT

SIGNALS

MAIN SIGNALS

FR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]

Wheel speed

FR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]

RR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]

RR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]

STOP LAMP SW
(On/Off)

Stop lamp switch signal status

BATTERY VOLT
(V)

Battery voltage supplied to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)

GEAR

Gear position determined by TCM

R POSI SIG
(On/Off)

Shift position judged by shift position (R) signal

N POSI SIG
(On/Off)

Shift position judged by shift position (N) signal

P POSI SIG
(On/Off)

Shift position judged by shift position (P) signal

SLCT LVR POSI

Shift position judged by shift position signal

OFF SW
(On/Off)

VDC OFF switch

YAW RATE SEN
(d/s)

Yaw rate detected by yaw rate/side/decel G sensor

DECEL G-SEN
(G)

Decel G detected by yaw rate/side/decel G sensor

ACCEL POS SIG
(%)

Throttle actuator opening/closing is displayed (Linked with accelera-
tor pedal)

SIDE G-SENSOR

(m/s

)

Transverse G detected by yaw rate/side/decel G sensor

STR ANGLE SIG
(

)

Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor

ENGINE RPM
[tr/min (rpm)]

Engine speed

FLUID LEV SW
(On/Off)

Brake fluid level switch

PRESS SENSOR
(bar)

Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL

UNIT)]

FR RH IN SOL
(On/Off)

Operation status of each ABS IN valve or each ABS OUT valve

FR RH OUT SOL
(On/Off)

FR LH IN SOL
(On/Off)

FR LH OUT SOL
(On/Off)

RR RH IN SOL
(On/Off)

RR RH OUT SOL
(On/Off)

RR LH IN SOL
(On/Off)

RR LH OUT SOL
(On/Off)

MOTOR RELAY
(On/Off)

Motor and motor relay operation

ACTUATOR RLY
(On/Off)

Actuator relay operation

ABS WARN LAMP
(On/Off)

ABS warning lamp

OFF LAMP
(On/Off)

VDC OFF indicator lamp

SLIP/VDC LAMP
(On/Off)

SLIP indicator lamp

CV1
(On/Off)

Cut valve 1 monitor

CV2
(On/Off)

Cut valve 2 monitor

SV1
(On/Off)

Suction valve 1 monitor

SV2
(On/Off)

Suction valve 2 monitor

EBD SIGNAL
(On/Off)

EBD operation

ABS SIGNAL
(On/Off)

ABS operation

TCS SIGNAL
(On/Off)

TCS operation

VDC SIGNAL
(On/Off)

VDC operation

EBD FAIL SIG
(On/Off)

EBD fail-safe status

ABS FAIL SIG
(On/Off)

ABS fail-safe status

TCS FAIL SIG
(On/Off)

TCS fail-safe status

VDC FAIL SIG
(On/Off)

VDC fail-safe status

Monitor item (Unit)

SELECT MONITOR ITEM

Remarks

ECU INPUT

SIGNALS

MAIN SIGNALS

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