2012 INFINITI FX Owners Manual

3-36Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.The seat synchronization function will
not operate if the seat is adjusted over
one of the following maximum thresh-
olds:
— Seat sliding: 3.0 in (76 mm)
— Seatback reclining: 9.1 degrees
— Seat lifter (rear side): 0.8 in (20 mm)

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-tion systems
Safety note .......................................................... 4-3
Center multi-function control panel ...................... 4-3 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.......................... 4-9 How to use STATUS button .............................. 4-9
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................................ 4-9
How to use INFO button .................................. 4-9
How to use SETTING button ........................... 4-15
RearView monitor (if so equipped) ..................... 4-24 How to read displayed lines .......................... 4-25
How to park with predicted course lines........ 4-25 Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................................ 4-27
Predictive course line settings ....................... 4-30
How to adjust screen .................................... 4-30
Operating tips ............................................... 4-30
Around View
TMMonitor (AVM) (if so equipped) ... 4-31
How to switch the display ............................. 4-33
How to see each view.................................... 4-34 Difference between predicted and
actual distances........................................... 4-37
Camera aiding corner sonar function ........... 4-40
How to adjust the screen view ..................... 4-40Around view monitor settings ...................... 4-41
Operating tips.............................................. 4-41
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-42
Automatic climate control.................................. 4-43 Automatic climate control ............................ 4-45
Operating tips.............................................. 4-47
In-cabin microfilter....................................... 4-48
Servicing climate control.............................. 4-48
Audio system .................................................... 4-49
Audio operation precautions ........................ 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player................................................... 4-63DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-67
USB memory operation ................................ 4-71Bluetooth
®streaming audio (models with
navigation system)....................................... 4-75
iPod
®player operation ................................ 4-80
Music Box®(if so equipped) ........................ 4-82
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning...... 4-90

Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio.... 4-91Antenna ........................................................ 4-92
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-93
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(models with navigation system)........................ 4-94
Regulatory information .................................. 4-95
Voice commands ........................................... 4-96
Control buttons ............................................. 4-96
Connecting procedure.................................... 4-96 Phone selection............................................. 4-97Vehicle phonebook ........................................ 4-97
Making a call .............................................. 4-100
Receiving a call ........................................... 4-101
During a call ............................................... 4-101
Phone setting .............................................. 4-102
Troubleshooting guide ................................. 4-104
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(models without navigation system)................. 4-105
Regulatory information ................................ 4-106 Control buttons.......................................... 4-107
Voice Recognition System .......................... 4-107
Pairing procedure ...................................... 4-112
Phonebook registration .............................. 4-113
Making a call ............................................. 4-114
Receiving a call.......................................... 4-114
During a call .............................................. 4-114
Phone operation ........................................ 4-115
Speaker adaptation mode .......................... 4-118
INFINITI Voice Recognition System
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-120
INFINITI Voice Recognition
Standard Mode .......................................... 4-120
Using the system ....................................... 4-123
INFINITI Voice Recognition Alternate
Command Mode......................................... 4-132 Using the system ....................................... 4-141
Troubleshooting guide ............................... 4-147

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 conditions 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.
Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
−48F( −208C) and above 1588F (708C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions.
SAA1836
Models with navigation system
1. “CAMERA” Around View Monitor dis-
play button (P.4-31)
2, 6, 7, 10, 11. For navigation system control buttons
(Refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P.4-5)
4. “STATUS” status display button
(P.4-9)
5. “
OFF” brightness control and
display ON/OFF button (P.4-9)
8. “AM·FM·SAT” band selector button
(P.4-49) 9.
“DISC·AUX” selector button (P.4-49)
12. “INFO” vehicle and navigation infor-
mation button (P.4-9)
13. “SETTING” button (P.4-15)
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SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL

4-4Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
SAA1524
Models without navigation system
1. “AUX” button (P.4-49)
2. “RADIO AM·FM” band selector button
(P.4-49)
3. INFINITI controller (P.4-5)
4. “
OFF” brightness control and
display ON/OFF button (P.4-9)
5. “INFO” vehicle information button
(P.4-9)
6. “DISC” selector button (P.4-49)
7. “STATUS” status display button
(P.4-9)
8. “SETTING” button (P.4-15)
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.
SAA1541
Models with navigation system
SAA1508
Models without navigation system

HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER
Choose an item on the display using the
main directional buttons
*2(or additional
directional buttons
*6models with navi-
gation system) or center dial
*3, and push
the ENTER button
*1for 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, benzine, 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 distract you. If distracted, you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
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4-6Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
SAA2473
Example
Touch screen operation
With this system, the same operations as
those for the INFINITI controller are possi-
ble 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.
SAA2474
Example
Adjusting an item:
Touch the +
*1or−*2button to adjust
the settings.
Touch the
*3or*4button to
move to the previous or next item.
Touch the
*5or*6button to
move to the previous or next page.
SAA2475
Example
Inputting characters:
Touch the letter or number
*1.
There are some options available when
inputting 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 char-
acters.
. OK:
Completes character inputs.
Touch screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry,
soft cloth. If additional cleaning is neces-
sary, use a small amount of neutral
detergent with a soft cloth. Never spray
the screen with water or detergent. Dam-
pen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen.
SAA2143
MENU OPTIONS (models with navi-
gation 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 displayed, 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.
SAA2476
Available items
Destination/Route:
These items are for the navigation system.
See the separate Navigation System Own-
er’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
SETTING button.
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