WARNING
●Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
● The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises the radio waves may
affect aircraft navigation and communi-
cation systems. Do not operate the In-
telligent Key while on an airplane. Make
sure the buttons are not operated unin-
tentionally when the unit is stored for a
flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote controller function or
pushing the request switch on the vehicle without
taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The
operating environment and/or conditions may af-
fect the Intelligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating with
the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel-
ligent Key system transmits weak radio waves.
Environmental conditions may interfere with the
operation of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions. ● When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as
a TV tower, power station and broadcasting
station.
● When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,
and CB radio.
● When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
● When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter. ●
When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is
approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis-
charged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an indi-
cator illuminates in the Vehicle Information Dis-
play. See “Vehicle Information Display” in the
“Instrument Control” section.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving
radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
which transmits strong radio waves, such as sig-
nals from a TV and personal computer, the bat-
tery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a bat-
tery, see “Battery replacement” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.
Because the steering wheel is locked electrically,
unlocking the steering wheel with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position is impossible when
the vehicle battery is completely discharged. Un-
locking the steering wheel is impossible even if
the Intelligent Key is inserted into the ignition
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Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and theoutside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch again within 30 seconds to unlock all doors.
For power lift gate opening: 1. Carry the intelligent key.
2. Press the power lift gate button.
3. The power lift gate will open. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch.
● Opening any door.
● Pushing the ignition switch. The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations.
● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the remote controller.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the O button. The indicator light will turn off. To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the | button again. The indicator light will turn
on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare out-
side mirrors, see “Automatic anti-glare outside
mirrors” later in this section.
For information on HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLink Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Rotate the round switch
1to select the right or
left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired po-
sition pushing the round switch.
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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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Auto Interior Illumination:Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left) .
Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second
periods.
Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-
cally according to the vehicle speed. Remote Key Response Horn:
Select to turn
on or turn off the horn chirp mode used when the
LOCK button on the keyfob is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Remote Key Response Lights: Select to turn
on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode
used when the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
keyfob is pressed. NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the light
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto Re-Lock Time:
Select to set the length of
time before doors automatically re-lock.
Selective Door Unlock: When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within one minute.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock: Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Intelligent Key Lock Reply: Select to change
the sound of the Intelligent Key mode used when
a door handle request switch is pushed to lock.
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6. DISPLAY button
7. MODE button
8. SUBTITLE button
9. AUDIO button
10. ANGLE button
11. CLEAR button
12. PAUSE button
13. PLAY button
14. FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSEbutton
15. MENU button
16. NAVIGATION keys
17. BACK button
18. NUMERIC KEYPAD
REMOTE CONTROL
Refer to “Remote control operation” later in this
section for the function of each button.
FLIP-DOWN SCREEN
The flip-down screen has a wireless remote con-
trol receiver
1located at the bottom of the
screen.
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water. ●
The screen rotates down to view and up
into the housing to store when not in
use. Ensure that the screen is latched
securely into the housing when stored.
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Rear display:
To adjust the rear display mode, press the DISP
(Display) button on the remote controller.
To adjust the display brightness, tint, color and
contrast, select each key using the directional
keys on the remote controller. Use the left or right
key to adjust the level up or down.
Press the BACK button to apply the settings and
return to the previous display.
PLAYING A DIGITAL VERSATILE
DISC (DVD)
With the DVD player, you can hear DVD videos,
video CDs and CDs using headphones. Passen-
gers in the rear seat can enjoy the sound inde-
pendently of the front seat.
Press the DISC/AUX button located on the front
controls to hear the sound of the DVD play
through the speakers.
Press the REAR CTRL button located on the
front controls to disable or enable rear seat audio
controls. For more information on rear seat audio
controls see, “Rear Audio Controls” earlier in this
section.Pressing the
button on the front controls
turns the rear speakers on or off and enables or
disables the wireless headphones .
It is possible to operate the DVD player by remote
control.
Headphones are a wireless type and no cables
are necessary. You can use them in almost all the
ranges in the rear seat. (It is not possible to use
the headphones in the front seat.)
DISC/AUX button
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake for the front seat
occupants to operate the DVD drive while
watching the images.
Press the DISC/AUX button on the instrument
panel and turn the display to the DVD mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed auto-
matically.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC/AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pressed while a DVD is being played,
and it will turn off automatically after a period of
time. To turn it on again, press the DISC/AUX
button once more.
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DVD operation keys
To operate the DVD drive, touch the preferred key
or select the preferred key displayed on the op-
eration screen using the INFINITI controller.
PAUSE key:
Touch the “
” PAUSE key to pause the DVD.
To resume playing the DVD, touch the
“
”PLAY key.
To pause the DVD, it is also possible to press
the
button on the keypad of the remote
controller.
PLAY key:
Touch the “
” PLAY key to start playing the
DVD, for example, after pausing the DVD.
To start playing the DVD, it is also possible to
press the
button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
STOP key:
Touch the “
” STOP key to stop playing the
DVD.
To stop playing the DVD, it is also possible to
press the
button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
SKIP (forward) key:
Touch the “
” SKIP key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc forward. The chapters will advance the
number of times the “
” SKIP key is touched.
Touch and hold the “
” SKIP key for more
than 1.5 seconds to fast forward the disc. When
the “
” SKIP key is released, the disc will be
played normally.
To skip the chapter(s) forward, it is also possible
to press the
button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
SKIP (rewind) key:
Touch the “
” SKIP key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc backward. The chapters will go back
the number of times the “
” SKIP key is
touched.
Touch and hold the “
” SKIP key for more
than 1.5 seconds to rewind the disc. When the
“
” SKIP key is released, the disc will be
played normally.
To skip the chapter(s) backward, it is also pos-
sible to press the
button on the keypad of
the remote controller.
DVD settings
Touch the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings while playing a DVD.
When all the changes have been made, press
BACK button to save all the settings.
Switch to DVD-AUX:
Switch the output source from the DVD drive to
another device connected to the auxiliary input
jacks located on the DVD player.
For more information, see “DVD auxiliary input
jacks” later in this section.
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