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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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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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NEXT CHAPTER/
PREVIOUS CHAPTER:
When the
(NEXT CHAPTER) button is
pressed while the DVD is playing, the program
next to the present one will start to play from its
beginning. Press several times to skip through
programs. The DVD will advance the number of
times the button is pressed. When the
(PREVIOUS CHAPTER) button is pressed, the
program being played returns to its beginning.
Press several times to skip back through pro-
grams. The DVD will go back the number of times
the button is pressed.
PAUSE:
When the
PAUSE button on the remote
control is pressed, the player will pause playing of
the media. In pause mode, the player will
show
on the upper left corner of the dis-
play until the player is changed to another mode.
STOP:
Press the STOP button once to stop playing the
media. The display will show
in the upper
left corner of the display for 4 seconds, and the
last disc position will be stored. When the PLAY button is pressed again, it will resume at the
stored disc track and time position.
If the STOP button is pressed again when the
player is already in Stop mode, it will reinitialize
the pointer to the beginning of the disc. In effect,
it will ignore the last stored disc position and
upon receipt of the next play message, will begin
at the Title Menu or at “the beginning of the disc”.
DISPLAY:
If the DISPLAY control is pressed for less than 2
seconds, the display menu will appear on the
screen.
● The display menu will remain on the screen
for 10 seconds if no subsequent control
activations occur.
● Use the NAVIGATION KEYS to navigate
within the display menu and use ENTER to
select the item.
NAVIGATION KEYS:
If media is in activated MENU mode, the NAVI-
GATION KEYS will be used to navigate Up,
Down, Left, and Right within the menu.
If display control menu is on, the NAVIGATION
KEYS will be used to navigate Up, Down, Left,
and Right within the menu. ENTER:
In MENU mode, press the ENTER button to se-
lect MENU items.
In the display menu, press the ENTER button to
select items for modification, as per the on-
screen instructions.
MENU:
If the media is in PLAY mode and the MENU
button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on
the screen. Use the Navigation Keys to navigate
within the menu and use ENTER to select the
item.
Press the MENU button again to return to PLAY
mode.
TITLE:
Press the TITLE button to return the DVD media
to the “title” of the DVD.
Press the TITLE button again to return to the
previous stop point and play.
BACK:
Press the BACK button to exit the current active
menu and return to the previous menu.
SUBTITLE:
Press the SUBTITLE button to call up subtitle
selection menu.
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●The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary ob-
jects to help avoid damaging the ve-
hicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● If your vehicle sustains damage to the
front bumper fascia, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measure-
ment of obstacles or false alarms.
The Front Sonar System (FSS) sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the front
bumper when the shift selector is in a forward
gear. The system may not detect objects at
speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect
certain angular or moving objects.
The FSS detects obstacles up to 3 ft (1.0 m) from
the front bumper with a decreased coverage area
at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage areas) .
As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the
tone increases. When the obstacle is less than
12 in (30.0 cm) away, the tone will sound con-
tinuously. If the FSS detects a stationary or re-
ceding object further than 12 in (30.0 cm) from
the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only 3 seconds. Once the system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound again.
The FSS automatically turns on when the shift
selector is placed in a forward gear and the
ignition switch is ON. The front and rear sonar
system off switch on the instrument panel allows
the driver to turn the FSS on and off. To turn the
FSS off, the ignition switch must be ON, and the
shift selector in D (Drive) . An indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the system is turned
off. If the indicator light illuminates when the FSS
is not turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in
the FSS.
Keep the FSS sensors (located on the front
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors
with sharp objects) . If the sensors are covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the FSS.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
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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
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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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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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