2012 INFINITI G37 sat nav

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]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 .............................. 4-14
RearView monitor (if so equipped) ........................ 4-23
How to read displayed lines ............................. 4-24
How to park with predicted course lines ........... 4-24
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................................... 4-26
Predictive course line settings .......................... 4-29
How to adjust screen ....................................... 4-29
Operating tips .................................................. 4-29
Ventilators ............................................................ 4-30
Automatic climate control ..................................... 4-31
Automatic climate control (Type A) .................... 4-32 Automatic climate control (Type B) .................. 4-34
Automatic climate control (Type C) .................. 4-37
Operating tips ................................................. 4-40
In-cabin microfilter .......................................... 4-40
Servicing climate control ................................. 4-41
Audio system ....................................................... 4-41
Audio operation precautions ........................... 4-41
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...................................................... 4-57
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-62
USB input operation (if so equipped) .............. 4-66
Bluetooth ®
streaming audio (models with
navigation system) .......................................... 4-70
iPod ®
player operation (if so equipped) .......... 4-75
Music Box ®
(if so equipped) ........................... 4-77
Auxiliary input jacks (if so equipped) .............. 4-85
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning ......... 4-86
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ........................................................ 4-87
Antenna .......................................................... 4-89
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-89
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone System
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Regulatory information .................................... 4-91

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-B399574C-759D-4EDD-9D8B-240757C36DDF
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
− 4 8 F ( − 20 8 C) and above 158 8 F (70 8 C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions. GUID-7F90DABA-37C8-4571-9C5A-2974CEC5AA7A
SAA1523
Models with navigation system
1. “ STATUS ” status display button
(P.4-9)
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. “ PHONE ” Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free
Phone System button (P.4-90)
5. “
OFF ” brightness control and
display ON/OFF button (P.4-9)
8. “ AM·FM·SAT ” band selector button
(P.4-41) 9. “ DISC·AUX ” selector button (P.4-41)
12. “ INFO ” vehicle and navigation infor-
mation button (P.4-9)
13. “ SETTING ” button (P.4-14)
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-44 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems LHA0484
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player
(models with navigation system) GUID-386CC94D-AB29-40A6-BF6F-3AE614E7BB8C
. Do not force a compact disc into the
CD/DVD insert slot. This could damage
the CD/DVD player.
. During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to humid- ity. If this occurs, remove the CD/DVD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player
completely.
. The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
. The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot
function when the passenger compart-
ment temperature is extremely high.
Decrease the temperature before use.
. Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “ COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO ” or “ DVD Video ”
logo on the disc or packaging.
. Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct
sunlight.
. CD/DVDs that are of poor quality, dirty,
scratched, covered with fingerprints, or
that have pinholes may not work
properly.
. The following CD/DVDs are not guaran-
teed to play:
— Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
— Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
— Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
— Recordable DVDs (DVD±R, DVD±R
DL)
— Rewritable DVDs (DVD±RW, DVD±RW
DL) . Do not use the following CD/DVDs as
they may cause the CD/DVD player to
malfunction.
— 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CD/DVDs with a paper label
— CD/DVDs that are warped, scratched
or have abnormal edges
— This audio system can only play
prerecorded CD/DVDs. It has no
capabilities to record or burn CD/
DVDs.
. If the CD/DVD cannot be played, one of
the following messages will be dis-
played.
Disc Read Error:
— Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted
correctly (the label side is facing up,
etc.).
— Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent
or warped and it is free of scratches.
Please Eject Disc:
— This may be an error due to the
temperature inside the player being
too high. Remove the CD/DVD by
pushing the EJECT button, and after
a short time reinsert the CD/DVD.
The CD/DVD can be played when the

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SAA1533
Models with navigation system
1. Radio band select button
2. DISC·AUX button SAA2922
Models without navigation system
1. AUX/Satellite band select button
2. Radio band select button
3. DISC button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER GUID-5CFED4B1-9F3C-4769-A868-FC87F9315191
For all operation precautions, see “ Audio
operation precautions ” (P.4-41).
The satellite radio mode requires an active
XM Satellite Radio subscription. The satel-
lite 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 activa-
tion signal, an available 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 GUID-40188482-C854-4E49-BD1F-ACF1B41DBA2D
Head unit: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low
and high frequency ranges automatically in
both radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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, which was playing immedi-
ately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the
ON·OFF button turns the system off.
Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the
volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal-
ance: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade,
push the Audio control knob. When the
display shows the setting you want to
change (Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade),
rotate the Audio control knob to set the
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-58 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsdesired setting. For the other setting
methods, see “ How to use SETTING button ”
(P.4-14).
This vehicle has some sound effect func-
tions as follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol.
. Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
. Driver ’ s Audio Stage (if so equipped)
For more details, see “ How to use SETTING
button ” (P.4-14).
Switching the display (Type A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Models with navigation system
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch
the displays as follows:
iPod ®
/USB ? CD/DVD ? Music Box ®
?
Bluetooth ®
Audio ? iPod ®
/USB
. Models without navigation system
Pushing the DISC button will switch the
display as follows:
CD ? Music Box ®
? CD
Pushing the AUX button will switch the
display as follows:
USB/iPod ? XM1 ? XM2 ? XM3 ? USB/
iPod FM-AM-SAT radio operation GUID-F30EED1A-8A3C-4DC2-9E53-63B256076C22
When the radio band select button is
pushed while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the radio will come on
at the channel last played.
The last channel played will also come on
when the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in
Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
radio or satellite band select button is
turned to ON, the audio source will
automatically be turned off and the last
radio channel played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
the radio will automatically change from
stereo to monaural reception.
or radio (FM/AM/SAT) band
select (Type A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pushing the RADIO AM·FM or FM·AM radio
band select button will change the band as
follows:
. Models with navigation system
AM ? FM1 ? FM2 ? XM1 ? XM2 ? XM3
? AM . Models without navigation system
AM ? FM1 ? FM2 ? AM
radio (SAT) band select (Type A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the satellite band select button to
select the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2
or XM3.
radio (FM/AM/SAT) band select
(Type B): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pushing the radio band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM ? FM ? XM ? AM
When the radio band select button is
pushed while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the radio will come on
at the station last played.
TUNE (Tuning): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual
tuning.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek
channels from all of the categories
when any category is not selected.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-60 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4. The stations 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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
navigation system): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
keypad.
Text (models without navigation system): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
Compact Disc (CD) player operation GUID-92C6C7F8-3A3B-42D9-B8DF-915DA610B375
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD)
into the slot with the label side facing up.
The CD will be guided automatically into
the slot and start playing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks
on the CD and the play time will appear on
the display.
If the radio is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, pushing the ON·OFF
button will start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
or PLAY: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DISC·AUX or DISC (CD play)
button is pushed with the system off and
the CD loaded, the system will turn on and
the CD will start to play.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-62 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsREPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM) (Type
A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the RPT button is pushed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD) NOS2606
(CD with compressed audio files) NOS2607
REPEAT (RPT) (Type B): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the SCAN·RPT button is pushed while
the CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD) NOS2079
(CD with MP3 or WMA)
NOS2080CD EJECT: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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 naviga-
tion system) GUID-8205EDF5-3DB4-4E4E-8CDD-3F75914B7BB8
Precautions GUID-8812ACDC-FD40-4CAA-9CB9-437BDD03B225
Start the engine when using the DVD
entertainment 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
(Automatic Transmission models) or apply
the parking brake (Manual Transmission
models). 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 opera-
tion.
. Do not attempt to modify the system to
display a movie on the front screen while
the vehicle is being driven. Doing so may
distract the driver and may cause a
collision and serious personal injury or
death.
CAUTION . Only operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD for
extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
. Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled
liquids may cause the system to mal-
function.
. While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SAA2923
Models with navigation system
SAA2924
Models without navigation system 1. Audio source switch
2. Menu control switch (models with
navigation system) or audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system)
3. Volume control switch
4. Back switch
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CON-
TROLS FOR AUDIO GUID-619B0EB1-40C6-4771-A31A-F210615026F9
Menu control switch (models with
navigation system) or audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) GUID-658196B2-17D0-4C26-B7B5-F266229BD7BC
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 tilting up/down for
less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM radio: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5
seconds will increase or decrease 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 (mod-
els with navigation system) will show
the list of preset stations.
XM Satellite Radio: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5
seconds will increase or decrease 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 (mod-
els with navigation system) will show
the XM Menu.
iPod ®
(if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5
seconds will increase or decrease the
track number.
. Pushing the menu control switch will
show the iPod Menu.
CD: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5
seconds will increase or decrease the
track number.
. Tilting up/down for more than 1.5
seconds will increase/decrease the
folder number (if playing compressed
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