Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Daytime running light system
System Diagram
System Description
The headlamp system for Canada vehicles is equipped with a daytime light relay that activates the high beam headlamps at approximately half illumination whenever the engine is running. If the parking brake is depressed before the engine is started, the daytime lights will not be illuminated. The daytime lights will illuminate once the parking brake is released. Thereafter, the daytime lights will continue to operate when the parking brake is depressed.
Component Parts Location
- IPDM E/R E17, E18, E200, E201
- BCM M16,M17, M18, M19 (view with combination meter removed)
- Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) M28
- Combination meter M24
- Parking brake switch E35
- Daytime light relay E228
Component Description
After starting the engine with the parking brake released and the lighting switch in the OFF or 1ST position, the headlamp high beam automatically turns on. With the lighting switch in the 2nd position or with autolamps ON, the headlamps function the same as conventional light systems.
OPERATION
The BCM monitors inputs from the parking brake switch and the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) to determine when to activate the daytime light system. The BCM sends a daytime light request to the IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The IPDM E/R grounds the daytime light relay which in turn, provides power to the ground side of the RH high beam lamp. Power flows backward through the RH high beam lamp to the IPDM E/R, through the high beam fuses, through the LH high beam lamp circuit to the LH high beam lamp and on to ground. The high beam lamps are wired in series which causes them to illuminate at a reduced intensity.
- Hi: "HIGH BEAM" position
- Lo: "LOW BEAM" position
- P: "FLASH TO PASS" position
- ×: Lamp "ON"
- -: Lamp "OFF"
: Lamp dims. (Added functions)- *: When starting the engine with the parking brake released, the
daytime lights will operate.
When starting the engine with the parking brake depressed, the daytime lights will not operate.
Headlamp
System Diagram
System Description
Control of the headlamp system is dependent upon the position of the
combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). When the lighting
switch is placed ...
Auto light system
System Diagram
System Description
BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operation according to
signals from optical sensor, lighting switch and ignition switch.
IPDM E/R (Intellige ...
Other materials:
Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
To help avoid risk of injury or de ...
BSW system limitations
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the BSW system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
The BSW system cannot detect all vehicles
under all conditions.
The radar sensors may not be able to
detect ...
Brake fluid
For additional information on brake fluid specification,
refer to "Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities" in the "Technical and consumer
information" section of this manual.
WARNING
Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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