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Automatic Drive Positioner: Overview Infiniti QX80 I

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Component Description

Component partsDescription
Driver seat control unitMain units of automatic drive positioner system. It is connected to the CAN. It communicates with automatic drive positioner control unit via UART communication. It perform memory function after receiving the door unlock signal from BCM. The address of each part is recorded. Operates each motor of seat to the registered position. Requests the operation of steering column and door mirror to automatic drive positioner control unit Operates the specific seat motor with the signal from power seat switch. Transmits the ignition switch signal (ACC/ON) via UART communication to automatic drive positioner control unit.
Automatic drive positioner control unitIt communicates with driver seat control unit via UART communication. Perform various controls with the instructions of driver seat control unit. Perform the controls of tilt & telescopic, door mirror and seat memory switch. Operates steering column and door mirror with the signal from the driver seat control unit
BCMRecognizes the following status and transmits it to driver seat control unit via CAN communication. Handle position: LHD Driver door: OPEN/CLOSE Ignition switch position: ACC/ON Door lock: UNLOCK (with Intelligent key or driver side door request switch operation) Key ID Starter: CRANKING/OTHER
IPDM E/RON/OFF signal of A/T shift selector (detention switch) is transmitted to driver seat control unit via CAN communication.
TCMThe following signals are transmitted to driver seat control unit via CAN communication. Shift position signal (P range) Identification of transmission: A/T
Combination meterTransmit the vehicle speed signal to driver seat control unit via CAN communication.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)Transmit the vehicle speed signal to driver seat control unit via CAN communication.
A/T sift selector (Detention switch)Detention switch is installed on A/T shift selector. It is turned OFF when A/T shift selector is in P position. IPDM E/R judges that A/T shift selector is in P position if continuity does not exist in this circuit.
Power window main switch (Door mirror remote control switch)Mirror switchMirror switch is integrated in door mirror remote control switch. It operates angle of door mirror face. It transmits mirror face adjust operation to automatic drive positioner control unit.
Changeover switchChangeover switch is integrated in door mirror remote control switch. Changeover switch has three positions (L, N and R). It changes operating door mirror motor by transmitting control signal to automatic drive positioner control unit.
Open/close switchOpen/close switch is integrated in door mirror remote control switch. Power is supplied to folding mirror from door mirror remote control switch when operating switch.
Tilt & telescopic switchTilt switchTilt switch is equipped to steering column. The operation signal is input to automatic drive positioner control unit when tilt switch is operated.
Telescopic switchTelescopic switch is equipped to steering column. The operation signal is input to automatic drive positioner control unit when telescopic switch is operated.
Seat memory switchSet switchIt is used for registration and setting change of driving position and Intelligent Key interlock function.
Seat memory switchThe maximum 2 driving positions can be registered by memory switch 1 to 2. Driving position is set to the registered driving position when memory switch is pressed while operation conditions are satisfied.
Seat memory indicatorMemory indicator indicates the status of auto driving position system by turning ON or blinking.
Power seat switchSliding switchSliding switch is equipped to power seat switch on seat cushion side surface. The operation signal is input to driver seat control unit when sliding switch is operated.
Reclining switchThe operation signal is input to driver seat control unit when reclining switch is operated. The operation signal is input to driver seat control unit when reclining switch is operated.
Lifting switch (front)Lifting switch (front) is equipped to power seat switch on seat cushion side surface. The operation signal is input to driver seat control unit when lifting switch (front) is operated.
Lifting switch (rear)Lifting switch (rear) is equipped to power seat switch on seat cushion side surface. The operation signal is input to driver seat control unit when lifting switch (rear) is operated.
Door mirror (driver side/passenger side)Door mirror motorIt makes mirror face operate from side to side and up and down with the electric power that automatic drive positioner control unit supplies.
Mirror sensorMirror sensor is installed to door mirror. The resistance of 2 sensors (horizontal and vertical) is changed when door mirror is operated. Automatic drive positioner control unit calculates door mirror position according to the change of the voltage of 2 sensor input terminals.
Tilt motorTilt motorTilt motor is installed to steering column assembly. Tilt motor is activated with automatic drive positioner control unit. Steering column is tilted upward/downward by changing the rotation direction of tilt motor.
Tilt sensorTilt sensor is integrated in tilt motor. The resistance of tilt sensor is changed according to the up/down position of steering column. The terminal voltage of automatic drive positioner control unit will be changed according to a change of tilt sensor resistance. Automatic drive positioner control unit calculates the tilt position from the voltage.
Telescopic motorTelescopic motorTelescopic motor is installed to steering column assembly. Telescopic motor is activated with automatic drive positioner control unit. Compresses steering column by changing the rotation direction of telescopic motor.
Telescopic sensorTelescopic sensor is integrated in telescopic motor. The resistance of telescopic sensor is changed according to the forward/backward position of steering column. The terminal voltage of automatic drive positioner control unit will be changed according to a change of telescopic sensor resistance. Automatic drive positioner control unit calculates the telescopic position from the voltage.
Sliding motorSliding motorSeat sliding motor is installed to the seat cushion frame. Seat sliding motor is activated with driver seat control unit. Slides the seat frontward/rearward by changing the rotation direction of sliding motor.
Sliding sensorSliding sensor is integrated in sliding motor. The pulse signal is input to driver seat control unit when sliding is performed. Driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the sliding amount of the seat.
Reclining motorReclining motorSeat reclining motor is installed to seat back frame. Seat reclining motor is activated with driver seat control unit. Seatback is reclined frontward/rearward by changing the rotation direction of reclining motor.
Reclining sensorReclining sensor is integrated in reclining motor. The pulse signal is input to driver seat control unit when the reclining is operated. Driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the reclining amount of the seat.
Lifting motor (front)Lifting motor (front)Lifting motor (front) is installed to seat side cushion frame. Lifting motor is activated with driver seat control unit. Seat lifter (front) is moved upward/downward by changing the rotation direction of lifting motor (front).
Lifting sensor (front)Lifting sensor (front) is installed in lifting motor (rear). When lifting motor (rear) operates, pulse signal is transmitted to driver seat control unit from lifting sensor. Driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the lift position (rear) of the seat.
Lifting motor (rear)Lifting motor (rear)Lifting motor (rear) is installed to seat slide cushion frame. Lifting motor (rear) is activated with driver seat control unit. Seat lifter (rear) is moved upward/downward by changing the rotation direction of lifting motor (rear).
Lifting sensor (rear)Lifting sensor (rear) is installed to seat side cushion frame. The pulse signal is input to driver seat control unit when lifting (rear) is operated. Driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the lifting (rear) amount of the seat.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SYSTEM: System Diagram

The system automatically moves the driver seat, steering column and door mirror position by the driver seat control unit and the automatic drive positioner control unit. The driver seat control unit corresponds with the automatic drive positioner control unit by UART communication.

FunctionDescription
Manual functionThe driving position (seat, steering column and door mirror position) can be adjusted by using the power seat switch, tilt & telescopic switch or door mirror remote control switch.
Memory functionThe seat, steering column and door mirror move to the stored driving position by pressing seat memory switch (1 or 2).
Entry/Exit assist functionExitOn exit, the seat moves backward and the steering column moves upward.
EntryOn entry, the seat and steering column returns from exiting position to the previous driving position.
Intelligent Key interlock functionPerform memory operation, exiting operation and entry operation by Intelligent Key unlock operation or driver side door request switch unlock operation.

Note. The lumbar support system are controlled independently with no link to the automatic drive positioner system. Refer to " LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".

MANUAL FUNCTION: System Description

The driving position (seat, steering column and door mirror position) can be adjusted manually with power seat switch, tilt & telescopic switch and door mirror remote control switch.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

  1. Turn ignition switch ON.
  2. Operate power seat switch, tilt & telescopic switch or door mirror remote control switch.
  3. The driver seat, steering column or door mirror operates according to the operation of each switch.

Note. Seat operates only up to two places at the same time.

MEMORY FUNCTION: System Description

The driver seat control unit can store the optimum driving positions (seat, steering column and door mirror position) for 2 people. If the front seat position is changed, one-touch (pressing desired memory switch) operation allows changing to the other driving position.

Note. Further information for the memory storage procedure. Refer to " MEMORY STORING: DESCRIPTION ".

  1. Turn ignition switch ON.
  2. Shift position P position.
  3. Push desired memory switch.
  4. Driver seat, steering and door mirror will move to the memorized position.

OPERATION CONDITION

Satisfy all of the following items. The memory function is not performed if these items are not satisfied.

ItemRequest status
Ignition positionON (1)
Switch inputs Power seat switch Tilt & telescopic switch Door mirror control switch Set switch Memory switchOFF (Not operated)
A/T shift selectorP position
Memory functionRegistered
Vehicle speed0 Km/h (0 MPH)
CONSULTNot connected
(1) When timer function does not operate.
(1)When timer function does not operate.

EXIT ASSIST FUNCTION: System Description

  1. When exiting, the condition is satisfied, the seat is moved backward 40 mm (1.57 in) from normal sitting position and the steering is moved to the most upper position.
  2. The seat slide amount and the steering operation at entry/exit operation can be changed.

Note. This function is set to ON before delivery (initial setting). Further information for the system setting procedure. Refer to " SYSTEM SETTING: DESCRIPTION ".

  1. Shift position P position.
  2. Open the driver door with ignition switch in OFF position.
  3. Driver seat and steering column will move to the exiting position.

Satisfy all of the following items. The exit assist function is not performed if these items are not satisfied.

ItemRequest status
Ignition positionOFF
System setting [Entry/exit assist function (seat/steering)]ON
InitializationDone
Switch inputs Power seat switch Tilt & telescopic switch Door mirror remote control switch Set switch Memory switchOFF (Not operated)
A/T shift selectorP position
Handle positionLHD
TransmissionA/T
CONSULTNot connected

ENTRY ASSIST FUNCTION: System Description

The seat is in the exiting position when following condition is satisfied, the seat returns from exiting position to the previous driving position.

Note. This function is set to ON before delivery (initial setting). Further information for the system setting procedure. Refer to " SYSTEM SETTING: DESCRIPTION ".

  1. Turn ignition switch ACC.
  2. Driver seat and steering column will return from the exiting position to entry position.

Satisfy all of the following items. The entry assist function is not performed if these items are not satisfied.

ItemRequest status
Seat, steering columnThe vehicle is not moved after performing the exit assist function.
Switch inputs Power seat switch Tilt & telescopic switch Door mirror control switch Set switch Memory switchOFF (Not operated)
Vehicle speed0 Km/h (0 MPH)
StarterOFF
TransmissionA/T
CONSULTNot connected

INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK FUNCTION: System Description

  1. By associating Intelligent Key and automatic drive positioner system, the unlock operation of Intelligent Key or driver side door request switch performs memory function and entry/exit assist function.
  2. Registration of Intelligent Key interlock function can register a different key ID to the driver seat control unit, one by one, for memory switch 1 and 2. A total of 2 key IDs can be registered.
  3. When ignition switch is OFF, and door unlock operation is performed using Intelligent Key or driver side door request switch, driver seat automatically adjusts to a driving position other than seat sliding. Seat sliding and steering column tilt perform return operation and are set to standby status.
  4. In standby status, when ignition switch is operated from OFF to ACC, return operation sets seat sliding and steering column tilt to a registered position.

Note. When another key ID is newly registered to a key switch to which a key ID is already registered, the previously registered key ID is overwritten and becomes unusable. When starter signal turns ON during return operation, the operation is interrupted, starter signal turns from ON to OFF, and operation restarts.

  1. Unlock driver door by Intelligent Key or driver side door request switch.
  2. Operation other than memory function of seat sliding is performed. Seat sliding and steering column tilt perform exit assist operation.
  3. Turn ignition switch ACC.
  4. Driver seat and steering column will return from the exiting position to entry position.

Note. Further information for Intelligent Key interlock function. Refer to " INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK STORING: DESCRIPTION ".

Satisfy all of the following items. The Intelligent Key interlock function is not performed if these items are not satisfied.

ItemRequest status
Ignition positionOFF
Intelligent key interlock functionRegistered
Switch inputs Power seat switch Tilt & telescopic switch Door mirror control switch Set switch Memory switchOFF (Not operated)
A/T shift selectorP position

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL: Description

Each function is reset to the following condition when the battery terminal is disconnected.

FunctionConditionProcedure
Memory (Seat, steering, mirror)ErasedPerform storing
Entry/exit assistONPerform initialization
Set slide amount (1)
Intelligent Key interlockErasedPerform initialization
Perform storing
(1) Default value is 40 mm.
(1)Default value is 40 mm.

Note. Notice that disconnecting the battery when detected DTC are present will erase the DTC memory.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: Description

Each function is reset to the following condition when the driver seat control unit is replaced.

FunctionConditionProcedure
Memory (Seat, steering, mirror)ErasedPerform storing
Entry/exit assistONPerform initialization
Set slide amount (1)
Intelligent Key interlockErasedPerform initialization
Perform storing
(1) Default value is 40 mm.
(1)Default value is 40 mm.

Note. Notice that disconnecting the battery when detected DTC are present will erase the DTC memory.

SYSTEM INITIALIZATION: Description

Always perform the initialization when the battery terminal is disconnected or the driver seat control unit is replaced.

The entry/exit assist function will not operate normally if no initialization is performed.

MEMORY STORING: Description

Always perform the memory storage when the battery terminal is disconnected or the driver seat control unit is replaced. The memory function will not operate normally if no memory storage is performed.

INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK STORING: Description

Always perform the Intelligent Key interlock function storage when the battery terminal is disconnected or the driver seat control unit is replaced. The Intelligent Key interlock function will not operate normally if no memory storage is performed.

SYSTEM SETTING: Description

The settings of the automatic driving positioner system can be changed, using CONSULT, the display unit in the center of the instrument panel and the set switch. Always check the settings before and after disconnecting the battery terminal or replacing driver seat control unit.

Description

CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time applications. It is an on-vehicle multiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern vehicle is equipped with many electronic control unit, and each control unit shares information and links with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2 communication lines (CAN H-line, CAN L-line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.

Driver seat control unit performs UART communication with the automatic drive positioner control unit using 1 communication lines. Driver seat control unit receives the operation signals of tilt & telescopic switch, door mirror remote control switch, and the position signals of door mirror sensor from the automatic drive positioner control unit and transmits the operation request signal.

The following symptoms are normal operations, and they do not indicate a malfunction.

SymptomCauseAction to takeReference
Entry/exit assist function do not operate.No initialization has been performed.Perform initialization." SYSTEM INITIALIZATION: DESCRIPTION "
Entry/exit assist function is disabled. NOTE: Entry/exit assist function is set to ON before delivery (initial setting).Change the settings." SYSTEM SETTING: DESCRIPTION "
Entry assist function does not operate.Manual operation with power seat switch was performed after exit assist function execution.Perform the entry assist function." ENTRY ASSIST FUNCTION: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION "
Lumbar support does not perform memory operation.The lumbar support system are controlled independently with no link to the automatic drive positioner system." LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION "
Memory function, entry/exit assist function, or Intelligent Key interlock function does not operate.The operating conditions are not fulfilled.Fulfill the operation conditions.Memory function: " MEMORY FUNCTION: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION "
Entry assist function: " ENTRY ASSIST FUNCTION: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION "
Exit assist function: " EXIT ASSIST FUNCTION: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION "
Intelligent Key interlock function: " INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK FUNCTION: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION "
NOTE
Entry/exit assist function is set to ON before delivery (initial setting).