Starter Control Relay
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Engine starting system functions by controlling both starter relay and starter control relay. Both relays are integrated in IPDM E/R. Starter relay is controlled by BCM, and starter control relay is controlled by IPDM E/R on request from BCM. IPDM E/R transmits starter relay and starter control relay status signal to BCM via CAN communication.