2014 INFINITI Q50 climate settings

Table of Contents
1Introduction
How to use this manual ................... 1-2
Safety information ........................... 1-3
Laser product .................................. 1-4
2Getting Started
Control buttons and functions .......... 2-2
Starting system ............................... 2-7
Touch panel operation .................... 2-8
Menu screen and
operation method ........................... 2-9
How to operate dual display .......... 2-10
Items to be set initially .................. 2-16
3Heater and air conditioner
Heater and air conditioner
operation precautions ...................... 3-2
Heater and air
conditioner controls ......................... 3-3
Automatic climate control system ..... 3-6Heated seats (if so equipped) .......... 3-9
Heated steering-wheel (if
so equipped) ................................. 3-10
Rear window and outside
mirror defroster ............................. 3-11
Heater and air
conditioner settings ....................... 3-11
4Audio system
Audio operation precautions ............ 4-2
Names and functions of audio
control buttons .............................. 4-10
Audio operations ........................... 4-11
Audio settings ............................... 4-31
CD/USB memory device care
and cleaning .................................. 4-33
Gracenote
®End User
License Agreement ......................... 4-33
5Hands-Free Phone
Bluetooth®Hands-Free
Phone System .................................. 5-2
6Infiniti InTouch Apps
Infiniti InTouch Apps Overview ......... 6-2
Using applications ........................... 6-3
Vehicle Apps .................................... 6-3
Mobile Apps ................................... 6-8
7Monitor system
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ... 7-2
Around View®Monitor (AVM) (if
so equipped) ................................... 7-6
Difference between predictive and
actual distances ............................. 7-19
8Information and settings
Information screen ........................... 8-2
SiriusXM Travel Link®..................... 8-4
Infiniti Connection
TM..................... 8-10
Settings screen .............................. 8-22
Fully customizable
digital environment ........................ 8-28

2. Getting Started
2-14

3 Heater and air conditioner
Heater and air conditioner
operation precautions .......................................... 3-2
Heater and air conditioner controls...................... 3-3
Automatic climate control system ........................ 3-6Automatic operation ........................................ 3-6
Advanced Climate Control System (if
so equipped) ................................................... 3-7 Operating tips................................................ 3-8
In-cabin microfilter......................................... 3-8
Servicing heater and air conditioner .............. 3-9
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 3-9
Heated steering-wheel (if so equipped) ............. 3-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster......... 3-11
Heater and air conditioner settings ................... 3-11

*4<>and []:
The current air flow mode is displayed
on the CLIMATE screen. Push <
>to
change the air flow mode. The air flow
mode can also be changed by touching
[
] on the lower screen.
Air flows from the center and side
ventilators.
Air flows from the center and side
ventilators, and foot outlets.
Air flows mainly from the foot out-
lets.
Air flows from the defroster and foot
outlets.
*5<> and [] (if so equipped):
The driver’s seat and front passenger
seat can be heated.
“Heated seats” (page 3-9)
*6Lower touch screen display (lower
display) :
When is pushed, the CLI-
MATE screen will be displayed on the
lower display.
*7<>:
Push <
>to toggle the ventilation
between the air recirculation mode (indicator light on) and the fresh air
mode (indicator light off).
*8<>:
Push <
>to defrost/defog the wind-
shield ([] is displayed lower
screen).
When <
>is pushed, the air condi-
tioner will turn on automatically if the
outside temperature is above 238 F
(−58C), and switches to the fresh air
mode to for better defogging perfor-
mance.
*9<>:
Push to activate the rear window and
the outside mirror defroster.
“Rear window and outside mirror
defroster” (page 3-11)
*10:
Push to turn on/off the Climate Control
system.
*11:
Push to show the CLIMATE screen on
the lower display.
*12Temperature setting indicators:
Indicates temperature settings. In the
dual mode, the driver’s side and front
passenger side temperatures are dis- played independently.
*13Mode indicators:
The active mode status is displayed.
DUAL Dual mode is active.
Driver/front passenger side tempera-
tures can be set independently.
AUTO Auto mode is active. Temperature and fan speed are con-
trolled automatically.
*14[Steering Heater] (if so equipped):
Touch to turn on/off the steering-wheel
heater. When the steering-wheel hea-
ter is on, the indicator light is on.
“Heated steering-wheel”
(page 3-10)
*15[DUAL]:
Touch to turn on/off the dual mode.
When the dual mode is set, the
temperature for the driver seat and
the front passenger seat can be
adjusted independently. When the
dual mode is on, the indicator light is
on.
*16[Auto Recirc] (if so equipped):
Touch to turn on/off the auto recircula-
tion mode. When the auto recirculation
3. Heater and air conditioner
3-5

3. Heater and air conditioner
3-6
mode is on, the indicator light is on.
When the auto recirculation mode is
turned on, the air recirculation and
fresh air modes will alternate auto-
matically.
“Advanced Climate Control Sys-
tem”(page 3-7)
*17[A/C]:
Touch to turn on/off the A/C mode.
Turn on the A/C mode for effective
cooling and dehumidifying. When the
A/C mode is on, the indicator light is
on.
INFO:
The heater and air conditioning system settings
can be linked and memorized for each of the
Intelligent Keys.
“Fully customizable digital environment”
(page 8-28)
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heat-
ing (AUTO)
This mode can be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the
inside temperature, air flow distribution
and fan speed after the preferred tempera-
ture is set manually.
1. Push . (The indicator on the
button will illuminate and “AUTO”will
be displayed on the CLIMATE screen.)
2. Push <
>and <>on the driver’s
side to set the desired temperature.
. The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed will also be controlled automa-
tically.
. When the DUAL mode is turned on, you
can individually set the driver’s and
front passenger side temperatures by
pushing <
>and <>on the corre-
sponding side. To turn on the DUAL
mode, touch [DUAL] on the lower dis-
play (“AUTO” will be displayed on the lower display). To disable the front
passenger side temperature control,
touch [DUAL] and turn off the DUAL
mode.
INFO:
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C off)
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use
this mode.
1. Touch [A/C] on the lower display. The
A/C indicator will turn off.
2. Push <
>and <>on the driver’s
side to set the desired temperature.
INFO:
.
When set the AUTO mode, the temperature
of the passenger compartment will be
maintained automatically. Air flow distribu-
tion and fan speed are also controlled
automatically.

materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
steering-wheel heater does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Touch [Steering Heater] on the CLIMATE
screen to turn on/off the steering-wheel
heating manually. The steering-wheel heat-
ing will turn on and will turn off auto-
matically after 30 minutes. When the
steering-wheel heating is turned on, the
indicator above [Steering Heater] will turn
on.
If the surface temperature of the steering-
wheel is above the temperature within
which the system is designed to operate,
the system will not heat the steering-
wheel. This is not a malfunction.
Automatic steering-wheel heating can be
turned on/off from the climate control
settings screen.
“Heater and air conditioner settings”
(page 3-11)
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER
CAUTION!
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage
the rear window defroster.
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine or the
hybrid system and push <
>. The indi-
cator light on the button will illuminate.
Push the button again to turn off the
defroster.
The defroster will automatically turn off in
approximately 15 minutes.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER SET-
TINGS
Heater and air conditioner settings can be
changed on the screen.
1. Push

3. Heater and air conditioner
3-12
Otherwise, the Climate Control system
will stop activating with the deactiva-
tion of the engine as part of the Idle
Stop function.
. Steering Heater Auto Settings (if so
equipped)
The automatic control mode for steer-
ing-wheel heating can be turned on/off.
When this item is turned on, the
steering-wheel heating will turn on
automatically if the temperature inside
the vehicle compartment is low at the
time when the ignition switch is turned
on. Regardless of the temperature, the
steering-wheel heating will turn off
after 30 minutes.
If the steering-wheel heater is turned
on/off manually by touching [Steering
Heater] on the CLIMATE screen, the
automatic steering heating control
mode will be canceled and will return
to the manual mode.
INFO:
If the surface temperature of the steering-wheel
is above the temperature within which the
system is designed to operate, the system will
not heat the steering-wheel. This is not a malfunction.

8. Information and settings
8-26
Step 1Step 2 Setting item Result
Push