2001 INFINITI QX4 radio

greatly depending on the cellular network and cellular signal
strength. The system resets to ready when the system com-
pletes the dialing attempts. The vehicle owner can press the
button again if he or she still needs to contact the Communi-
cator Response Center.
IINFINITI Communicator automatically redials if communication
between the vehicle owner and Communicator Response Cen-
ter is lost for some reason.
IThe only way for a transmission to be officially terminated is for
the Communicator Response Center to send an end transmis-
sion signal, which turns off the indicator in the switch. (Com-
munication with Communicator Response Center can not be
terminated by the occupant.)
IIf the vehicle owner start the engine during a call, the conver-
sation may be interrupted. When this happens the system may
try to resume transmission once after the engine has been
started.
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GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)NBEL0180S09GPS is the global positioning system developed and operated by
the US Department of Defense. GPS satellites (NAVSTAR) trans-
mit radio waves and orbit around the earth at an altitude of approxi-
mately 21,000 km (13,000 miles).
GPS receiver calculates the three-dimensional position of the
vehicle (latitude, longitude, and altitude from the sea level) by the
time difference of the radio wave arriving from more than four GPS
satellites (three-dimensional positioning).
When the radio wave is received from only three GPS satellites, the
two-dimensional position (latitude and longitude) is calculated,
using the altitude from the sea level data calculated by using four
GPS satellites (two-dimensional positioning).
Positioning capability is degraded in the following cases.
IIn two-dimensional positioning, when the vehicle's altitude
from the sea level changes, the precision becomes lower.
IThe location detection performance can have an error of about
100 m (300 ft) even in three-dimensional positioning with high
precision. Because the precision is influenced by the location
of GPS satellites used for positioning, the location detection
performance may drop depending on the location of GPS sat-
ellites.
IWhen the radio wave from GPS satellites cannot be received,
for example, when the vehicle is in a tunnel, in a parking lot
inside building, under an elevated superhighway or near strong
power lines, the location may not be detected. Turbulent/
electric weather conditions may also affect positioning perfor-
mance. If something is placed on the antenna, the radio wave
from GPS satellites may not be received.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
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SEL685V
Map MatchingNBEL0228S0102Map matching allows the driver to compare the sensed vehicle
location data with the road map contained in the CD-ROM drive.
Vehicle position is marked on the CD-ROM map. This permits the
driver to accurately determine his/her present position on the high-
way and to make appropriate course decisions.
When GPS data reception is poor during travel, the vehicle posi-
tion is not amended. At this time, manual manipulation of the CD-
ROM map position marker is required.
SEL686V
Map matching permits the driver to make priority judgments about
possible appropriate roads other than the one currently being trav-
eled.
If there is an error in the distance or direction of travel, there will
also be an error in the relative position of other routes. When two
routes are closely parallel to one another, the indicated position for
both routes will be nearly the same priority. This is so that, slight
changes in the steering direction may cause the marker to indicate
both routes alternately.
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Newly constructed roads may not appear on the CD-ROM map. In
this case, map matching is not possible. Changes in the course of
a road will also prevent accurate map matching.
When driving on a road not shown on the CD-ROM map, the posi-
tion marker used for map matching may indicate a different route.
Even after returning to a route shown on the map, the position
marker may jump to the position currently detected.
SEL526V
GPS (Global Positioning System)NBEL0228S0103GPS is the global positioning system developed and operated by
the US Department of Defense. GPS satellites (NAVSTAR) trans-
mit radio waves and orbit around the earth at an altitude of approxi-
mately 21,000 km (13,000 miles).
GPS receiver calculates the three-dimensional position of the
vehicle (latitude, longitude, and altitude from the sea level) by the
time difference of the radio wave arriving from more than four GPS
satellites (three-dimensional positioning).
When the radio wave is received from only three GPS satellites, the
two-dimensional position (latitude and longitude) is calculated,
using the altitude from the sea level data calculated by using four
GPS satellites (two-dimensional positioning).
Positioning capability is degraded in the following cases.
IIn two-dimensional positioning, when the vehicle's altitude
from the sea level changes, the precision becomes lower.
IThe location detection performance can have an error of about
100 m (300 ft) even in three-dimensional positioning with high
precision. Because the precision is influenced by the location
of GPS satellites used for positioning, the location detection
performance may drop depending on the location of GPS sat-
ellites.
IWhen the radio wave from GPS satellites cannot be received,
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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for example, when the vehicle is in a tunnel, in a parking lot
inside building, under an elevated superhighway or near strong
power lines, the location may not be detected. Turbulent/
electric weather conditions may also affect positioning perfor-
mance. If something is placed on the antenna, the radio wave
from GPS satellites may not be received.
SEL688V
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNBEL0228S02Display & NAVI Control UnitNBEL0228S0201IThe gyro (angular speed sensor) and the CD-ROM drive are
built-in units that control the navigation functions.
ISignals are received from the gyro, the vehicle speed sensor,
and the GPS antenna. Vehicle location is determined by com-
bining this data with the data contained in the CD-ROM map.
Locational information is shown on liquid crystal display panel.
IFinger-operated touch switches are positioned on the liquid
crystal display panel for easy operation.
IThe touch switches used to control the equipment are beneath
a glass sheet and two resistance membranes at the top of the
liquid crystal display panel. The switches are sensitive to resis-
tance value where touched with your finger to detect operat-
ing status.
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CD-ROM DriverNBEL0228S0202Maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information
can be easily red from the CD-ROM disc.
NOTE:
IWhen removing the CD-ROM, allow it to remain open until the
liquid crystal display locks.
IThe liquid crystal display must be closed when the vehicle is
running.
IDo not place cups, cans or other containers containing liquids
on top of the liquid crystal display.
Map CD-ROMNBEL0228S0203IThe map CD-ROM has maps, traffic control regulations, and
other pertinent information.
ITo improve CD-ROM map matching and route determination
functions, the CD-ROM uses an exclusive Nissan format.
Therefore, the use of a CD-ROM provided by other manufac-
turers cannot be used.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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6. To delete all the stored places in the ªAddress Bookº, ªAvoid
Areaº and ªPrevious Dest.º, select ªYesº.
Trouble diagnosesNBEL0234SYMPTOM CHARTNBEL0234S01
Symptom Diagnoses/service procedureReference
page
Any function of the system
does not operate.Check power supply and ground circuit for display & NAVI control unit. EL-420
Strange screen color or
unusual screen brightness.1. Check ªDISPLAY SETTINGº. EL-412
2. Check display in ªDiagnosis of Displayº MODE. Ð
The display is not dimmed
when turning lighting switch
to ON.1. Check ªDISPLAY SETTINGº. EL-412
2. Check lighting switch signal input to display & NAVI control unit correctly in
ªDiagnosis for the signals from the carº MODE.EL-404
No navigation guide voice
are heard from both front
speakers.1. Check ªVoice Guidance Settingº. Ð
2. Check voice guide operation. EL-421
Beep does not sound when
the system guides route.Check ªBEEP ON/OFF SETTINGº. EL-412
Position marker does not
trace along the route being
traveled.Go to ªWORK FLOW FOR NAVIGATION INSPECTIONº. EL-418
Position marker does not
indicate forward or backward
movement.Check reverse signal input to display & NAVI control unit correctly by ªDiagnosis
for the signals from the carº MODE.EL-404
Radio wave of GPS cannot
be received. (GPS marker
on the display does not
become green color.)1. Is there anything obstructing the GPS antenna on the rear parcel finisher?
(GPS antenna located under the rear parcel finisher.)Ð
2. Check GPS radio wave receive condition in ªGPS INFORMATION SETTINGº. EL-410
3. Check GPS antenna in ªSelf Diagnosisº MODE. EL-397
Heading direction of position
marker does not match
vehicle direction.1. Perform ªADJUST CURRENT LOCATIONº SETTING. EL-411
2. Go to ªWORK FLOW FOR NAVIGATION INSPECTIONº. EL-418
Stored location in the
address book and other
memory functions are lost
when battery is disconnected
or becomes discharged.Stored location in the address book and other memory functions may be lost if the
battery is disconnected or becomes discharged. If this should occur, charge or
replace the battery as necessary and re-enter the information.Ð
Map appears grey and can-
not be scrolled.The current location in the memory is out of the map data area.
Perform ªInitialize Locationº.EL-433
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Setting Mode (Cont'd)
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VOICE GUIDE OPERATION CHECK=NBEL0234S05
1 PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch to ACC position.
2. Insert the music CD into the radio and CD player.
3. Try to play the music CD.
Is the sound emitted from all speakers?
YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©Repair or replace audio system.
Refer to ªAUDIOº in EL-160.
2 CHECK NAVI OPERATION ON SIGNAL
1. Disconnect audio unit connector.
2. Push ªVOICEº button.
3. Check voltage between terminal 28 and ground.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©Repair or replace harness or NAVI control unit.
3 CHECK VOICE SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Push ªVOICEº button.
2. Check voltage between NAVI control unit terminal 30 or 31 and ground.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Repair or replace NAVI control unit.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Trouble diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-421

Symptom Possible cause Repair order
No route is displayed.No object route is searched near destination
area.Adjust position to wide road (brown) near des-
tination area. In an area where traffic direction
is displayed separately, pay close attention to
the direction of travel. Set the destination area
and the way point over the road.
Starting point and destination areas are very
near.Move destination areas away from starting
point on the screen.
Recommended route which has
been passed disappears from the
display.The recommended route is divided into indi-
vidual control segments. When way point 1 is
passed, the data from the starting point to the
way point 1 is erased.This is not abnormal.
Search recommends roundabout
route.There may be special conditions for roads
near the starting point and destination area
(one-way traffic, etc.). A roundabout route may
be displayed.Slightly change starting point and destination
area settings.
Landmark display does not show
actual conditions.Mistaken or missing map data may result in
erroneous display.Change map CD.
Recommended route drawn
slightly away from starting point,
way points, and destination area.Course search data may not exist for closely
positioned starting point, way points, and des-
tination area shown on the map. Route guide
starting point, way point, and destination point
may be separated.Set the destination area to the general route
(indicated by a thick brown line). However,
even if the selected route is a major one,
appropriate route search data may not be
available.
LOCATION OF CAR MARKERNBEL0235S04IIf the vehicle has been parked in a multi-level parking facility or underground parking facility, the car marker
position may be inaccurate immediately after exiting the parking facility.
IThe GPS accuracy is within±100 m (300 ft). Even when receiving conditions are excellent, further posi-
tional correction may not occur.
STREET INDICATIONNBEL0235S05IStreet names displayed on the map may differ from the actual street names.
IAn ªUnknown Streetº message may appear on the map in place of street name information.
RESEARCHNBEL0235S06IPosition may be searched by house number. However, the displayed position and street may differ from
the actual position and street.
IWhen position is searched using POI, the displayed position may differ from the actual position.
ISome data may not be available for new buildings and other structures in a map.
GPS ANTENNANBEL0235S07IDo not place metal objects above the GPS antenna mounted on the rear parcel shelf. This will cause
interference with signal reception.
IDo not place mobile telephones or vehicle radio transceivers in close proximity to the GPS antenna
mounted on the rear parcel shelf. This may cause interference with signal reception.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-431

InitializationNBEL0237This procedure is for initializing the current location. Perform ªIni-
tialize Locationº when the vehicle is transported a long distance by
trailer, etc.
Map with grey background appears and the vehicle location can-
not be adjusted by scrolling the display when the vehicle location
in the memory is out of the area of the inserted map data.
Perform ªInitialize Locationº when this occurs.
NOTE:
IOnly initialize the system when the display & NAVI control
unit is replaced. If the system is initialized in other cases,
it may cause inaccurate positioning of the position marker
for a while.
IInitialize the system outside for receiving the radio wave
from the GPS satellite.
SEL583X
HOW TO PERFORMNBEL0237S011. Switch the navigation system mode to self-diagnosis by push-
ing both ªMAPº and ªD/Nº switches at the same time for more
than 5 seconds.
SEL584X
2. Touch ªConfirmation/ adjustmentº.
SEL588X
3. Touch ªInitialize Locationº. Then the previous screen is dis-
played.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Initialization
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4. Push ªPreviousº switch.
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5. Push the ªMAPº switch.
6. Touch ªSettingº.
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7. Touch ªSystem Settingº.
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8. Touch ªGPS Informationº.
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9. More than one GPS satellite icon turns green. (It may take 1
to 15 minutes.)
NOTE:
Drive the vehicle for a while* in order to change the receiving
condition of the radio wave from the GPS satellite if the GPS
icon does not turn green.
* The driving distance which is necessary depends on the
receiving condition of the radio wave from the GPS satellite.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Initialization (Cont'd)
EL-434