4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Safety note....................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4-5
How to use touch screen (models with
navigation system) ............................. 4-5
Menu options (models with navigation
system) ....................................... 4-7
How to select menus on the screen .............. 4-8
Vehicle information and settings .................... 4-8
How to use STATUS button ...................... 4-8
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................. 4-8
How to use INFO button ........................ 4-8
How to use SETTING button ....................4-12
Rearview monitor ................................. 4-22
How to read displayed lines ....................4-22
How to park with predicted course lines .........4-23
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-24
How to adjust screen .......................... 4-26
Operating tips ................................ 4-27
Around view monitor (if so equipped) ..............4-27
How to switch the display ......................4-29
How to see each view ......................... 4-30Difference between predicted and actual
distances
..................................... 4-34
Camera aiding corner sonar function ............4-36
How to adjust the screen view ..................4-37
Around view monitor settings ..................4-37
Operating tips ................................ 4-38
Ventilators ....................................... 4-38
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-39
Automatic climate control (Type A) ..............4-40
Automatic climate control (Type B) ..............4-43
Operating tips ................................ 4-46
In-cabin microfilter ............................ 4-47
Servicing climate control ....................... 4-47
Audio system .................................... 4-48
Audio operation precautions ...................4-48
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-62
DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) player
operation
(models with navigation system) ......4-66
Usb memory operation ......................... 4-70
Bluetooth streaming audio (models with
navigation system) ............................ 4-74
iPod player operation ......................... 4-79
Music box (if so equipped) .................... 4-81
Cd/dvd/usb memory care and cleaning .........4-88
WARNING
●Do not disassemble or modify this system. If
you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or
electric shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack
of sound. Continued use of the system may
result in accident, fire or electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in the
system hardware, spill liquid on it, or notice
smoke or smell coming from it, stop using
the system immediately and contact your
nearest INFINITI retailer. Ignoring such con-
ditions may lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below 4°F (20°C)
and above 158°F (70°C)]. Operating this system
under these conditions may result in system
malfunctions.
1. “CAMERA ” Around View Monitor display
button (P. 4-103)
2, 6, 7, 10, 11. For navigation system control buttons (Re-
fer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-5)
4. “STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-8)
5. “
OFF ” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8) 8. “AM·FM·SAT
” band selector button
(P. 4-48)
9. “DISC·AUX ” selector button (P. 4-48)
12. “INFO ” vehicle and navigation informa-
tion button (P. 4-8)
13. “SETTING ” button (P. 4-12)
With navigation system
SAA1836
SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL
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Audio settings
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Audio” key.
Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade :
To adjust the speaker tone quality and sound
balance, select the “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance”
or “Fade” key and adjust it with the INFINITI
controller.
These items can also be adjusted by pushing
and turning the AUDIO knob.
BOSEAudioPilot (if so equipped) :
When this item is turned to ON, AudioPilot
monitors noise in the passenger compartment
with a microphone and compensates for any
unpleasant noise.
Surround Vol. (if so equipped) :
To adjust the surround sound volume, select
“Surround Vol.” and adjust it with the INFINITI
controller.
Speed Sensitive Vol. :
The audio system’s volume is increased with
the vehicle speed. Select the “Speed Sensitive
Vol.” and adjust the effect level with the INFINITI
controller. The Speed Sensitive Volume function
is turned off when the level is set to OFF. Increasing the value will cause the volume to
increase faster with vehicle speed.
Driver’s Audio Stage (if so equipped) :
When this feature is turned to ON, better sound
will be provided to the driver’s position. The
driver can enjoy a more crisp and clear sound
that is specialized for the driver’s position. The
effect of this feature depends on the type of
music that is played. For some music, it may be
difficult to realize the effect of this feature.
DivX
Registration Code (models with naviga-
tion system) :
The registration code for a device that is used to
download DivX files will be displayed on the
screen. If a disc is loaded or a USB memory is
connected to the audio system, this function
will not be activated.
Display Album Cover Art (models with naviga-
tion system) :
When this item is turned to ON, the album cover
image is displayed when playing compressed
music files through a CD, DVD or USB device.
When the image is not properly embedded in
the file or device, the image will not be dis-
played.
With navigation system
SAA2485
Without navigation system
SAA2740
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●Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed
could damage the CD and/or CD changer.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or
ventilate the player completely.
● The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
● The CD player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem-
perature before use.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL
AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.
● Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
● CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched,
covered with fingerprints, or that have pin
holes may not work properly.
● The following CDs may not work properly:
– Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
● Do not use the following CDs as they may
cause the CD player to malfunction.
– 3.1 in (8 cm) discs – CDs that are not round
– CDs with a paper label
– CDs that are warped, scratched, or have
abnormal edges
● This audio system can only play prerecorded
CDs. It has no capabilities to record or burn
CDs.
● If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC: – Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
– Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
PUSH EJECT:
This is an error due to the temperature inside
the player is too high. Remove the CD by
pushing the EJECT button, and after a short
time reinsert the CD. The CD can be played
when the temperature of the player returns to
normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3 or WMA CD).
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player
(models with navigation system)
● Do not force a compact disc into the CD/DVD
insert slot. This could damage the CD/DVD
player.
LHA0484
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1. AM·FM·SAT band select button
2. DISC·AUX button1. RADIO AM·FM band select button
2. DISC/DISC·AUX button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER
For all operation precautions, see “AUDIO OP-
ERATION PRECAUTIONS” earlier in this section.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation
signal after subscribing the XM Satellite Radio.
After receiving the activation signal, an avail-
able channel list will be automatically updated
in the radio. For XM, push the ignition switch
from LOCK to ACC to update the channel list.
Audio main operation
Head unit :
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control :
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF button
while the system is off to turn on the last audio
source (i.e. FM or CD), which was playing im-
With navigation system
SAA1533
Without navigation system (Type A)
SAA1504
Without navigation system (Type B)
SAA2101A
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SCAN tuning :
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stop at each broadcast-
ing station/channel 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/channel.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station/channel.
1to6Station memory operations :
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2), 18 for XM radio (6
each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6 stations can
be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the SEEK·CAT, TRACK, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
1to6until the radio mutes.
4. The station indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is
now complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the radio memory will be erased. In
that case, reset the desired stations/channels.
List (AM and FM radio) (models with navigation
system) :
When the “List” key on the display is selected
while the FM or AM radio is being played, the
preset station list will be displayed.
If 1 of the 6 preset stations listed is touched and
held, the current station will be stored as the
new preset.
Menu (XM Satellite Radio) (models with naviga-
tion system) :
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the XM Satellite Radio is being played,
the menu list will be displayed.
The following items are available.
● Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of the 6
preset stations listed is touched and held,
the current station will be stored as the new
preset.
● Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while using
the TUNE, SEEK/CATEGORY or Menu-
Categories feature. ●
Favorite Artists & Songs
Stores the current artist or song that is being
played. Touch the “Alert” key to be reminded
when the stored artist or song is playing on
a station while listening to XM.
● Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first
channel in that category as defined by XM
Radio.
● Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a key-
pad.
Text (models without navigation system) :
When the “Text” key is selected with the
INFINITI controller on the display and then the
ENTER button is pushed while the satellite radio
is being played, the text information listed
below will be displayed on the screen.
● CH Name
● Category
● Name
● Title
● Other
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CD with compressed audio files:
●Folder title
● File title
● Song title
● Album title
● Artist
Next/Previous Track and
Fast Forward/Rewind :
When the
(fast forward) or(re-
wind) button is pushed for more than 1.5 sec-
onds while the CD is being played, the CD will
play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When
the button is released, the CD will return to
normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the next track or the beginning of the
current track on the CD will be played.
REPEAT (RPT),
RANDOM (RDM) :
When the RPT button is pushed while the CD is
played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:
(CD)
(CD with compressed audio files)
CD EJECT :
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it will be
pulled back into the slot to protect it.
DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC)
PLAYER OPERATION (models with
navigation system)
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-
ment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
and apply the parking brake.
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.
● Do not attempt to modify the system to dis-
play a movie on the front screen while the
vehicle is being driven. Doing so may dis-
tract the driver and may cause a collision and
serious personal injury or death.
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3. Volume control switch
4. Back switch
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED
CONTROLS FOR AUDIO
Menu control switch (models with
navigation system) or audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system)
While the display is showing a MAP (navigation
systems only), STATUS or Audio screen, tilt the
switch upward or downward to select a station,
track, CD or folder. For most audio sources,
tilting the switch up/down for more than 1.5
seconds provides a different function than tilt-
ing up/down for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM radio :
●Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the preset
station.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will seek up or down to the next station.
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the list of preset stations. XM Satellite Radio (if so equipped) :
●
Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the preset
channel.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will go to the next or previous category.
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the XM Menu.
iPod :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip to the next or previous index.
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the iPod Menu.
CD :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the folder
number (if playing compressed audio files).
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the CD Menu. DVD (models with navigation system) :
●
Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the title
number.
● Pushing the menu control switch will select
an item from the DVD display.
● When the transparent operation menu ap-
pears, the switch will control the menu.
USB :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the folder
number
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the USB Menu.
Music Box :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
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