2011 INFINITI QX climate control

4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed orcooled, and/or before you leave the ve-
hicle, be sure to turn the control knob to
the OFF position (center). The indicator
light
Bon the control knob goes off at
the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate con-
trolled seat, contact an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inability
to feel pain in body parts that contact the seat.
Use of the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
● The battery could run down if the climate
controlled seat is operated while the engine
is not running.
● Do not use the climate controlled seat for
extended periods or when no one is using
the seat. ●
Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the climate
controlled seat.
● Any liquid spilled on the seat should be re-
moved immediately with a dry cloth.
● The climate controlled seat has an air filter.
Do not operate climate controlled seat with-
out an air filter. This may result in damage to
the system.
● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the climate
controlled seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked by
an INFINITI retailer. The warning systems switch will turn on and off
the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, the
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system and the For-
ward Collision Warning (FCW) system at the
same time.
The LDW system will sound a warning chime
and blink the lane departure warning light
(orange) to alert the driver if the vehicle is
traveling close to either the left or the right of a
traveling lane with detectable lane markers.
(See “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)/ PRE-
VENTION (LDP) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
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WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (Type A) (if so
equipped)
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For details about display clock adjustment (if so
equipped), see “HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON”
in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section.CAUTION
●Use power outlet with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
● Avoid using power outlet when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure the electrical accessory being used is
turned OFF.
● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do
not allow water to contact the outlet.
Instrument panel
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Center console
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POWER OUTLET
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Rear (if so equipped)
To open the lid, push the knob upAand pull
up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches. Pocket :
To open the pocket, pull the knob1.
To close, push the lid until the lock latches.
TRAY
To open the tray, push the lid1. To close,
push the lid down.
The USB and/or iPod connector port is located
inside the tray. (See “AUDIO SYSTEM” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-
ognition systems” section or “iPod PLAYER
OPERATION” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has three posi-
tions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position1the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position2, the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate under the following conditions:
● ignition switch is switched to the LOCK or
OFF position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key or door handle
request switch with the ignition switch in the
LOCK or OFF position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK or OFF position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will also turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated after the ig-
nition switch has been pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position to prevent the battery from be-
coming discharged. When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section),
the lights will illuminate under the following
condition:
●
any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position3, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.
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Safety note....................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-3
How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4-3
How to use touch screen ........................ 4-4
Menu options .................................. 4-6
How to select menus on the screen .............. 4-6
Vehicle information and settings .................... 4-7
How to use STATUS button ...................... 4-7
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................. 4-7
How to use INFO button ........................ 4-7
How to use SETTING button .....................4-11
Around view™ monitor ........................... 4-19
How to switch the display ......................4-21
How to see each view ......................... 4-22
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-26
Camera aiding corner sonar function ............4-28
How to adjust the screen view ..................4-29
Around view™ monitor settings ................4-29
Operating tips ................................ 4-29
Ventilators ....................................... 4-30
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-31
Automatic climate control ......................4-34Operating tips
................................ 4-39
In-cabin microfilter ............................ 4-39
Servicing climate control ....................... 4-40
Audio system .................................... 4-40
Audio operation precautions ...................4-40
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-54
DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) player
operation ..................................... 4-58
Usb memory operation ......................... 4-61
Bluetooth streaming audio .................... 4-66
iPod player operation ......................... 4-70
Music box ................................... 4-72
Front auxiliary input jacks ......................4-78
Cd/dvd/usb memory care and cleaning .........4-80
Steering-wheel-mounted
controls for audio......4-81
Antenna ...................................... 4-82
Dual head restraint DVD system (if so equipped) ....4-83
System components ........................... 4-83
Before operating dual head restraint DVD
system ....................................... 4-88
Playing Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) .............4-90
Operating tips ................................ 4-94
Care and maintenance ......................... 4-95
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-95

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.
● Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake to view the images on the
front center display screen using devices
connected to the auxiliary input jacks.
● Positioning the heating or air conditioning
controls and display controls should not be
done while driving so that full attention may
be given to driving operation. 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.
SAFETY NOTE
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1. “CAMERA” Around View Monitor displaybutton (P. 4-19)
2, 6, 7. For navigation system control buttons (Refer to the separate Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-3)
4. “INFO” vehicle and navigation informa-tion button (P. 4-7)
5. “SETTING” button (P. 4-11)
8. “STATUS” status display button (P. 4-7)
9. “
OFF” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-7)
HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER
Choose an item on the display by rotating or
pushing the center dial
1upward/ downward,
and push the ENTER button
2for operation.
If you push the BACK button
3before 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
3and return to the previous screen.
For the VOICE button
4functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL
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HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN
CAUTION
●The glass screen on the liquid crystal display
may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp
object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the
liquid crystalline material. In case of contact
with skin, wash immediately with soap and
water.
● 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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