
the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the POWER button is turned to ON.
If another audio source is playing when the
FM/AM band select button is turned to ON, the
other audio source will automatically be turned
off and the last radio station played will come
on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
Satellite radio operation
SAT Satellite channel select:
Pushing the SAT channel select button will
change the band as follows:
SAT1 ! SAT2 ! SAT1
If you have not signed up for satellite radio, or
if satellite radio receiver is not installed, ªNO
SATº will be shown on the display.
When SAT channel select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the channel
last played. The last channel played will also come on
when the POWER button is turned to ON.
If another audio source is playing when the
SAT channel select button is turned to ON, the
other audio source will automatically be turned
off and the last channel played will come on.
TUNE (Tuning):
WARNING The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move
quickly through the channels, hold either of the
TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 sec-
onds.
SEEK tuning:
For AM and FM radio:
Push the SEEK button or , to tune
from high to low or low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station.
For satellite radio:
Push the SEEK button or to seek channels of the next or previous category.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stops at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 seconds period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station.
(DISP) Display mode of satellite
radio:
O Pushing the RPT button will display addi-
tional information about the satellite radio
broadcast (for example: Artist name, Title).
O Keep pushing the RPT button, and it will
change the information of the satellite radio
broadcast to be displayed as follows:
CH Number ! CH Name ! Artist Name !
Song Title ! CH Number
Station memory operations:
Twelve stations/channels can be set for the
FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2), twelve for
satellite radio (six for SAT1, six for SAT2) and
six stations can be set for the AM band.
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1. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK,
SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Select the desired station/channel and
keep pushing any of the desired
station/channel memory buttons (1 to 6)
until a beep sound is heard. (The radio
mutes when the select button is pushed.)
3. The channel indicator will then come on
and the sound will resume. Memorizing is
now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Automatic preset:
To select the preset FM, AM, SAT or PTY
station/channel, push the AUTO.P button for
less than 1.5 seconds.
To preset the FM, AM, SAT or PTY
station/channel, push the AUTO.P button for
more than 1.5 seconds.
(CAT) Program type/category:
When the PTY button is pressed during FM
mode, the PTY name of the current tuned
station is displayed. When the PTY (CAT) button is pressed during
the satellite radio mode, the category name of
the current channel is displayed. During this
time if the PTY data code is zero, or the data is
unreadable; the display will show NONE.
1. PTY (CAT) selection mode
PTY (CAT) name selection can be done by
the up/down TUNE button or in
the PTY (CAT) selection mode.
It is possible to shift the PTY (CAT) name by
one step, with one push of the up/down tuning
button or .
PTY name selection can also be achieved by
pressing the preset buttons.
Initial PTY names are stored in the preset
buttons; but these can be changed by pressing
the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
when the desired PTY name is in the display. 2. PTY SEEK tuning mode
After selecting a PTY name, push the
SEEK button or within 10 sec-
onds. Tuning to the PTY station will start. If
you do not push the SEEK button within the
10 second period, the PTY mode will be
canceled.
3. PTY SCAN tuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the
PTY name station, and stop at each broad-
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button again during this 5 second period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station. If the SCAN tuning
button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape will be automatically
pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
CAUTIONDo not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player dam-
age.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
ON z OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette
tape still in the player, the tape will resume
playing when the system is turned back on.
PLAY:
O When the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape loaded, the
system will come on and the tape will play. O When the TAPE button is pushed with
either the radio or compact disc turned on
and a tape loaded, the compact disc or the
radio will automatically be turned off and
the tape will play.
O When the TAPE button is pushed with the
TAPE playing, the tape will play the pro-
gram recorded on the reverse side.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
Push the (fast forward) button to fast
forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the
(rewind) button. Either the FF or REW
symbol illuminates on the right side of the
display window. To stop the FF or REW func-
tion, press the (fast forward) or (re-
wind) again, or the TAPE button.
APS (Automatic
Program Search) FF,
APS REW:
When the (APS FF) button is pushed
while the tape is being played, the next pro-
gram will start to play from the beginning. Push
the (APS FF) button several times to skip
through programs. The tape will advance the
number of times the button is pushed (up to
nine programs).
When the (APS REW) button is pushed once, the program being played starts over
from the beginning. Push the (APS
REW) button several times to skip back sev-
eral selections. The tape will go back the
number of times the button is pushed. Either
the FF or REW symbol flashes on the right
side of the display window while searching for
the selection.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button while playing a
tape, and it will stop at the next tape program
for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and
the tape program is continued. If the SCAN
tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next tape program.
TAPE EJECT:
When this button is pushed with the tape
loaded, the tape will be ejected.
When the tape is ejected while it is being
played, the system will be turned off.
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Compact disc (CD) changer
operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with
the label side facing up. The compact disc will
be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio or tape is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the compact disc will
play.
CAUTIONDo not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
If the system has been turned off while the
compact disc was playing, pushing the
ON z OFF/VOL control knob will start the com-
pact disc.
3.1 in (8 cm) diameter compact discs can also
be used without an adapter.
button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select
the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select
button (1 to 6), then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer in succes-
sion, push the LOAD button for more than 1.5
seconds.
The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the
display.
PLAY:
When the DISC (CD play) button is pushed
with the system off and the compact disc
loaded, the system will turn on and the com-
pact disc will start to play.
When the DISC button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded with the tape or the radio
playing, the tape or radio will automatically be
turned off and the compact disc will start to
play.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
When the (fast forward) or (rewind)
button is pushed while the compact disc is
being played, the compact disc will play while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button
is released, the compact disc will return to
normal play speed. APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the (APS FF) button is pushed
while the compact disc is being played, the
program after the present one will start to play
from its beginning. Push several times to skip
through programs. The compact disc will ad-
vance the number of times the button is
pushed. (When the last program on the com-
pact disc is skipped through, the first program
will be played.) When the (APS REW)
button is pushed, the program being played
returns to its beginning. Push several times to
skip back through programs. The compact disc
will go back the number of times the button is
pushed.
CD PLAY button:
To change CD, push the CD play select button
(1 to 6).
SCAN tuning:
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the beginning of all the CD programs in
each track will be played for 10 seconds in
sequence.
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STEERING SWITCH FOR AUDIO
CONTROL (if so equipped) The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
MODE select switch Push the mode select switch to change the
mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2,
SAT1, SAT2, CD and Tape. Volume control switches Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
TuningMemory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch or for less
than 1.5 seconds to change the radio fre-
quency.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch or for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS
REW (tape and CD):
Push the tuning switch or for less
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
Push several times to skip back or skip
through programs.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location. FF REW (tape or CD):
Push the tuning switch or for more
than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the
tape or to change the playing disc up or down.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
or button for more than 1.5 sec-
onds again.
ANTENNA
Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION O Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor re-
ception or noise.
O When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.SAA0567
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Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof rack blocks the
satellite radio signal. If possible, do not put
cargo over the satellite radio antenna. When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone
in your INFINITI, be sure to observe the fol-
lowing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the Engine control sys-
tem and other electronic parts.
WARNING O A cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular telephones while driving.
O If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
O If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so. CAUTION O Keep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Module
(ECM).
O Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the Multiport Fuel
Injection harness. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
O Adjust the antenna standing-wave ra-
tio as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
O Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
O For details, consult an authorized
INFINITI retailer.CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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the LOCK position. Remove the key. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steer-
ing wheel slightly right and left.
WARNINGNever remove or turn the key to the
LOCK position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock. This may cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle and
could result in serious vehicle damage
and/or personal injury.
KEY POSITIONS The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock
device.
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when
the switch is in this position.
OFF (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the key
cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and
the electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position activates the starter motor, start-
ing the engine.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM The Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may
be due to interference caused by another
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an
automated toll road device or automated pay-
ment device on the key ring. Restart the en-
gine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered Infiniti Vehicle
Immobilizer System key.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
INFINITI recommends placing the registered
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.
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REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, in-
sects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from
the surface of the paint to avoid lasting dam-
age or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at your INFINITI retailer or any auto-
motive accessory store.
UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing underbody and suspension corrosion.
Before the winter period and again in the
spring, the underseal must be checked and, if
necessary, re-treated.
GLASS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for
glass to become coated with a film after the
vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner
and a soft cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTIONWhen cleaning the inside of the window,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners or chlorine based disinfectant
cleaners. They could damage the elec-
trical conductors, radio antenna ele-
ments or rear window defogger ele-
ments.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Wash regularly, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheel if not removed.
CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. Occasionally remove loose dust from the inte-
rior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Wipe the vinyl
and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth
dampened in mild soap solution, then wipe
clean with a dry soft cloth. Before using any
fabric protector, read the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations. Some fabric protectors con-
tain chemicals that may stain or bleach the
seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
CAUTION O Never use gasoline, thinner, or any
similar material.
O The leather seats should be regularly
coated with a leather wax like saddle
soap. Never use car wax.
O Never use fabric protectors unless
recommended by the manufacturer.
O Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may
damage the lens cover.CLEANING INTERIOR
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