2011 INFINITI EX display

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
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SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL
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1. “AUX” button (P. 4-27)
2. “RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button
(P. 4-48)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-5)
4. “
OFF ” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8)
5. “INFO ” vehicle information button
(P. 4-8)
6. “DISC ” selector button (P. 4-48)
7. “STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-8)
8. “SETTING ” button (P. 4-12)
Without navigation system (Type A)
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1. “DISC·AUX” selector button (P. 4-48)
2. “CAMERA ” Around View Monitor display
(P. 4-27)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-5)
4. “
OFF ” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8)
5. “INFO ” vehicle information button
(P. 4-8)
6. “RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button
(P. 4-48)
7. “STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-8)
8. “SETTING ” button (P. 4-12)
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running.
If you use the system with the engine not run-
ning (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will
use up all the battery power, and the engine will
not start.
Without navigation system (Type B)
SAA2103With navigation system
SAA1541
Without navigation system
SAA1508
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HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER
Choose an item on the display using the main
directional buttons
2(or additional directional
buttons
6with navigation system) or center
dial
3, and push the ENTERbutton1for
operation.
If you push the BACKbutton
4before the
setup is completed, the setup will be canceled
and/or the display will return to the previous
screen. This button can also be used to delete
characters that have been input.
After the setup is completed, push the BACK
button
4and return to the previous screen.
For the VOICEbutton
5functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (models
with navigation system)
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display
may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp
object. If the glass screen breaks, do not
touch it. Doing so could result in an injury. ●
To clean the display, use a soft, dry cloth. If
additional cleaning is necessary, use a small
amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never use a rough cloth, alcohol, ben-
zine, thinner or any kind of solvent or paper
towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They
will scratch or deteriorate the panel.
● Do not splash any liquid such as water or car
fragrance on the display. Contact with liquid
will cause the system to malfunction.
To ensure safe driving, some functions cannot
be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then
operate the navigation system.
WARNING
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving.
● Avoid using vehicle features that could dis-
tract you. If distracted, you could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Touch screen operation
With this system, the same operations as those
for the INFINITI controller are possible using the
touch screen operation.
Selecting the item :
Touch an item to select it. To select the “Audio”
settings, touch the “Audio” area
1on the
screen.
Touch the BACK
2button to return to the
previous screen.
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Adjusting an item :
Touch the+
1or2button to adjust the
settings.
Touch the
3or4button to
move to the previous or next item.
Touch the
5or6button to
move to the previous or next page. Inputting characters :
Touch the letter or number
1.
There are some options available when input-
ting characters.
● Uppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
● Lowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
● Symbols:
Shows symbols such as the question mark
(?). ●
Space:
Inserts a space.
● Delete:
Deletes the last character that has been
input with one touch. Push and hold the
button to delete all of the characters.
● OK:
Completes character inputs.
Touch screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or
detergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then
wipe the screen.SAA2474SAA2475
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MENU OPTIONS (models with
navigation system)
The start menu can be displayed using the
menu control switch on the steering-wheel-
mounted controls.
1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is dis-played, push and hold the menu control
switch until the “Menu Options” screen
appears.
2. Highlight the preferred item by tilting the menu control switch up or down, and then
push the menu control switch to select it.
Available items
Destination/Route :
These items are for the navigation system. See
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual for details.
Info :
Displays the information screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the INFO
button.
Settings :
Displays the settings screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the SET-
TING button.
SAA1525SAA2476
With navigation system
SAA2477
Without navigation system
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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the display
screen in menus. To select each key item,
highlight the preferred item using the INFINITI
controller and push the ENTER button.
Whenever a menu selection is made or menu
item is highlighted, different areas on the
screen provide you with important information.
See the following for details.
1. Header:
Shows the path used to get to the current
screen.
2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen.
3. UP/DOWN Movement indicator:
Shows that the INFINITI controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Menu Items Counter:
Shows the total number of items listed
across all pages for the current menu.
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted.
HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, air condi-
tioner system, fuel consumption and navigation
system (if so equipped), push the STATUS but-
ton. The following information will appear when
the STATUS button is pushed repeatedly.
Audio and Air conditioner system→Audio and
fuel economy →Audio and Navigation system
(if so equipped)
HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON
Push the “OFF” button to switch the
display brightness to the daytime mode or the
nighttime mode, and to adjust the display
brightness using the INFINITI controller while
the indicator is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
The display brightness can also be adjusted
using the brightness UP button (+)or bright-
ness DOWN button ().
Push and hold the “
OFF” button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Push the
button again to turn the display on.
HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON
The display screen shows vehicle and naviga-
tion (if so equipped) information for your con-
venience.
The information shown on the screen should be
a guide to determine the condition of the ve-
hicle. See the following for details.
VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS
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