2010 INFINITI QX rear entertainment

1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-21)
2. Storage (P. 2-36)
3. INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System(MES) (if so equipped) (P. 4-54)
4. Moonroof (P. 2-50)
5. Map lights (P. 2-54)
6. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
7. HomeLink (P. 2-54)
8. Glove box (P. 2-36)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Cup holders (P. 2-40)
11. Luggage storage (P. 2-43)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System.................................4-2
How to use the INFINITI controller ................4-3
How to use the touch screen ....................4-3
Start-up screen ................................4-5
How to select menus on the screen ..............4-5
How to use the STATUS button ..................4-6
How to use the INFO button .....................4-6
How to use the SETTING button ................4-11
OFF button............................. 4-18
RearView Monitor ................................ 4-18
How to read the displayed lines .................4-19
Adjusting the screen ........................... 4-19
Operating tips ................................. 4-20
Vents ........................................... 4-21
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ..............4-22
Automatic operation ........................... 4-22
Manual operation .............................. 4-23
Operating tips ................................. 4-24
Rear seat air conditioner . . . .......................4-24
Controls ...................................... 4-25
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-25
Audio system . . . ................................. 4-26Radio
........................................ 4-26
FM radio reception ............................ 4-26
AM radio reception ............................ 4-26
Satellite radio reception ........................ 4-27
Audio operation precautions ....................4-27
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-34
CompactFlash (CF) player operation ...........4-39
Music Box™ Hard Drive audio system ............4-41
CD/CF (CompactFlash) care and cleaning ......4-50
Steering wheel switch for audio control ..........4-51
Rear audio controls ............................ 4-53
Antenna ...................................... 4-54
INFINITI mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-54
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls ..........4-56
Remote control ................................ 4-57
Flip-down screen .............................. 4-57
Before operating the DVD mobile
entertainment system .......................... 4-58
Playing a digital versatile disc (DVD) .............4-60
Remote

control operation ....................... 4-64
Care and maintenance ......................... 4-66
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(SPEAKER CONTROL) button:
Press this
button to turn the rear speakers
off and headphones on. Press this
button
again to turn rear seat speakers back on and
headphones off.
MODE button:
The MODE button allows the rear passengers to
change between AM, FM, CD, DVD and AUX.
The media options are listed on the face plate of
the rear audio controls. When a source of media
is selected, the media label will be illuminated.
SEEK button:
In AM or FM mode, the SEEK button allows the
rear seat passengers to find the next radio station
up or down the station band frequency.
In CD mode, the SEEK button allows the rear
passengers to find the next or previous selection
on the CD.
NEXT button:
When the NEXT button is pressed while in AM or
FM mode, the radio will change to the next preset.
The NEXT button does not function while in SAT
radio mode or when playing a DVD or CD.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
passenger and driver side windows.
CAUTION
● Do not place metalized film near the
rear driver or passenger side window
glass or attach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear
driver or passenger side window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the
antenna with a dampened soft cloth. This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Mobile
Entertainment System, which enables you to play
a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) , providing the im-
ages and sounds both in the front and rear dis-
play screens.
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INFINITI MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (MES) (if so equipped)
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Headphones
Power ON/OFF:
Press the power button to turn the headphones
on or off.
Volume control:
Turn the volume control knob to adjust the vol-
ume.
The headphones will automatically be turned off
in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that
period. To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, keep the power supply turned off when
not in use.NOTE:
For optimum infrared headphone perfor-
mance, increase the volume on the rear
seat controller to the maximum level and
adjust the infrared headphone volume us-
ing the volume control on the headphones.
Using a lower volume setting on the rear
seat controller can cause static noise in the
infrared headphones.
BEFORE OPERATING THE DVD
MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-
ment system.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
DVD System or wear the headphones
while the vehicle is in motion so that full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
CAUTION
●
Only operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD
for extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
● Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liq-
uids may cause the system to
malfunction.
While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD player
does not guarantee complete functionality of all
VIDEO-CD formats.
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●Display Mode:
Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal or Cin-
ema mode by touching the “
” key or
the “
” key.
When all the changes have been made, press the
BACK button to save all the settings.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
For all operation precautions, see “Before oper-
ating the DVD Mobile Entertainment System”
earlier in this section.
The DVD system can also be controlled by using
the remote controller in the rear seats. See the
following items.
PWR on/off button:
With the ignition switch placed in the ACC or ON
position, press the PWR button to turn the DVD
rear display on or off.
NOTE:
The PWR button on the remote control only
turns the rear display on or off.
Insert the DVD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically
into the slot.
If the DVD player is off and a DVD is inserted, the
DVD player will automatically turn on.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player. MODE select button:
Press the MODE button to select Audio/Video
source between DVD and AUX input (input jacks
on the faceplate, Red = right channel audio input,
White = left channel audio input, and Yellow =
Video input) .
The display will show the “AUX” in the upper left
corner of the display for 4 seconds once the
Mode is changed to AUX.
To use the input jacks, refer to “Auxiliary input
jacks” in this section.
PLAY:
When the
PLAY button on the remote
control is pressed, the player will play.
In play mode, the display will briefly show
on the upper left corner of the display.
FF (Fast Forward) , REW
(Rewind):
Press the
(fast forward) /(rewind)
buttons to carry out the fast forward or rewind
presentation at 5 times normal play speed.
Press the
(fast forward) /(rewind)
buttons again or PLAY button to resume the
normal play speed.
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Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-8
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Window washer fluid ............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-10
Fog light switch .................2-29
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) .....1-59
Front seats ....................1-2
Front sonar system ............2-33, 5-53
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-40
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Fuel octane rating ..............9-4
Fuel recommendation ............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-23
Fuses ......................8-23
Fusible links ...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ...................2-54
Gascap.....................3-23
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
Voltmeter ...................2-7 General maintenance
..............8-2
Glass hatch ...................3-22
Glove box ....................2-37
Glove box lock .................2-37
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth . . . .4-70
Hazard

warning flasher switch .........2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-24
Headlight control switch ............2-25
Headlights ....................8-27
Headlights, aiming control ...........2-27
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-58
Heated seats ..................2-30
Heated steering wheel .............2-31
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-22
Heater operation ..............4-23
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-24
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .......2-54
Hood release ..................3-18
Hook Luggage hook ................2-44
Horn .......................2-30
I
Ignition switch ..................5-9
Immobilizer system ............3-3, 5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
In-cabin microfilter ...............8-17
Increasing fuel economy ............5-40 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.....................2-8
INFINITI mobile entertainment system
(MES) ......................4-54
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-21, 3-3, 5-11
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-82
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .......3-27
Instrument brightness control .........2-28
Instrument panel ..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-28
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-38
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote
keyless entry operation ......3-12
Troubleshooting guide ...........3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interior light ...................2-52
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-33
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Keyfob battery replacement ..........8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ........3-12
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P
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-48
Pedal position adjustment ...........3-25
Personal lights .................2-53
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system . . . .4-70
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-34
Power rear windows ............2-49
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-49
Power vent windows ............2-50
Power windows ...............2-47
Rear power windows ............2-49
Precautions Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-3
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-31, 1-39, 1-44, 1-49
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-20
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-52
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-65
Programmable features .............4-11
Push starting ..................6-10 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-69
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-34
Rear audio controls .............4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-51
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-31
Rear audio controls ...............4-53
Rear center seat belt ..............1-26
Rear power windows ..............2-49
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-24
Rear sonar system ...............5-52
Rear sonar system off switch .........2-32
Rear

window and outside mirror defroster
switch ......................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-23
RearView Monitor ................4-18
Recorders Event data ..................9-32
Refrigerant recommendation ..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-57
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-30
Resetting the fuel economy ...........4-7
Roof rack ....................2-46
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6 Child seat belts . . . .1-31, 1-39, 1-44, 1-49
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .9-30
Screen (See INFINITI mobile entertainment
system) .....................4-57
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-3
Second row bench seats ..........1-5
Second row captain’s chair .........1-4
Third row power folding seats .......1-18
Seat belt Child safety .................1-30
Infants and small children .........1-30
Injured Person ................1-23
Larger children ...............1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-20
Pregnant women ..............1-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-65
Rear center seat belt ............1-26
Seat belt extenders .............1-29
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-29
Seat belts ..................1-20
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-28
Three-point type with retractor .......1-23
Seat belt warning light .............2-13
Seatback pockets ................2-38
Seats Adjustment ................. .1-2
Automatic

drive positioner .........3-29
Front seats ..................1-2
Heated seats ................2-30
Second row captain’s chair adjustment .....1-4
Security indicator light .............2-14
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-21, 3-3, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-22
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