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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/iPod® Interface
The USB port 1 is located in the center console
under the armrest.
When a compatible USB memory device or iPod® is
plugged into the USB port:



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A confirmation message appears. Select “Yes”
if you prefer to use the devices with Voice
Recognition in which song titles and artist names are registered in the \
system.



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Compatible audio files stored on the device can be played through the ve\
hicle’s audio
system and front display.
If two USB devices are plugged in at the same time, you are able to use \
Voice Recognition
to choose which one should play. Just press the
button on the steering wheel to activate
Voice Recognition and follow the voice prompts.
This vehicle is equipped with audio and video RCA inputs 2. This will allow you to play
audio and video through your vehicle from an external source.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)”, the “Audio system (section 4)” and the “Voice recognition
(section 10)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control (if so equipped)
The cruise control system enables you to set a constant cruising speed o\
nce the vehicle
has reached 25 mph (40 km/h).
The system will automatically maintain the set speed until you tap the b\
rake pedal,
accelerate, cancel or turn the system off.
To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch on the steering wheel. The CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.
To set a cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, pu\
sh the SET –
switch on the steering wheel and release. The CRUISE SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your ve\
hicle will maintain
the set speed.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the RES + switch on the steering wheel.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the SET – switch on the steering wheel.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To cancel the preset speed, tap the brake pedal or push the CANCEL switch on the
steering wheel.
To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch on the steering wheel. The CRUISE
indicator light and the CRUISE SET indicator light in the instrument panel will extinguish.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped)
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
To set vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode,
press the
button 1 on the steering wheel for
less than 1.5 seconds. The gray
indicator light
2 will illuminate.
Accelerate to the desired speed.
Push down on the SET – switch 3 on the
steering wheel and release it. ICC will be set to the
desired speed.
Press the distance button 4 on the steering wheel
repeatedly to change the set distance between long,
middle and short.
When a vehicle is not detected ahead of you in the
lane, the set distance and set vehicle speed
indicator lights will illuminate
5 in set mode.
When a vehicle is detected ahead of you in the lane,
the vehicle ahead detection, set distance and set
vehicle speed indicator lights will illuminate
6 in
set mode.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push up and
hold the RES + switch
7 on the steering wheel.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release
the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push down and hold the SET – switch 3 on the
steering wheel. Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired\
speed.
To cancel the preset speed, push the CANCEL switch 8 on the steering wheel. The set
vehicle speed indicator 5 will change to gray.
To turn off ICC, press the button 1 on the steering wheel. The indicator light 2 in
the instrument panel will extinguish.
To set conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode:
While ICC is off, press the button 1 on the steering wheel and hold it down for more
than 1.5 seconds. The gray indicator light will illuminate.
Accelerate to the desired speed.
Push down on the SET – switch 3 on the steering wheel and release it. The green
indicator light will illuminate. Cruise control should be set to the des\
ired speed.
To switch between the two cruise control modes:
When one of the two cruise modes is in use, you must turn the system off\
and then turn it
on again to select the other cruise control mode.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Vehicle Information Display
When the or button 1 on the steering
wheel is pressed, the following modes will appear
on the vehicle information display
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Fuel Economy

– Displays the current
fuel consumption.



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Average Speed

– Displays the average vehicle
speed since the last reset.



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Distance/Time

– Displays the elapsed time and
total distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset.



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Range – Displays the estimated distance
to empty (dte) the vehicle can be driven
before refueling.



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Navigation

(if so equipped) – Displays the navigation route information when \
route
guidance is set in the Infiniti InTouch Navigation.
• Audio

– Displays the status of the audio information.
• Driving Aids

(if so equipped) – Displays driving aid status.
• Tire Pressure

(if so equipped) – Displays the current tire pressure in each tire\
.
• Chassis Control

– Displays the status of Active Lane Control and Active Trace Contro\
l.



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Energy Flow

– Displays the energy flow between the engine and the Li-ion battery\
and the
current charge level of the battery.
• EV Odometer

– Displays the total distance traveled using the electric motor only\
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Acceleration Guide – Displays how efficiently the vehicle is being driven based on the \
accelerator pedal position.
• Coolant Temp

– Displays the current temperature of the coolant.
• Warning

– Displays when a warning is present.
Push the TRIP RESET switch 3 for approximately 1 second to reset the currently
displayed trip odometer to zero.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.*
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
If the Voice Recognition system does not recognize
your voice commands:



1.

Be sure to wait for the tone/beep before speaking
a command.



2.

Reduce background noise as much as possible by
closing the windows and moonroof.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g. Bluetooth
® Controls
Microphone
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3.


Make sure there are no other conversations in the car at the same time.



4.


Lower HVAC blower fan speed and point vents away from the ceiling microp\
hone.



5.


Speak naturally. Speaking too fast, too slow, too soft, or too loud make\
s voice
recognition more difficult.



6.


Confirm that the correct voice commands are being used. Glance at the sc\
reen to see the
currently available commands.
Press the button on the steering wheel to activate Voice Recognition.
Press the button on the steering wheel to interrupt the voice prompts at any time\
and
speak a command after the tone.
To use the system faster, you may speak the second level commands with t\
he main menu
command on the main menu.
To decrease or increase the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume\
control
switches
or on the steering wheel or turn the (power) button/ VOL (volume) control
knob on the audio system while the system is responding.
The Voice Recognition system allows you to choose between voice input an\
d manual
controls of lists. Choose the method that is easiest for you. For exampl\
e, when a list is
shown, you can use the
switch and press the OK button on the steering wheel to
select an item from the displayed list instead of saying the item.
When using the feature to navigate lists during Voice Recognition, use the spoken
menu readout feature to help navigate the list easily. Voice input is pa\
used when menu
control is activated. To resume Voice Recognition, select a menu item by\
pushing the

switch or simply press the
button on the steering wheel.
Reduce background noise as much as possible by closing windows and point\
ing HVAC
vents away from the ceiling.
After the tone, speak naturally without long pauses and without raising \
your voice.
When speaking phonebook names, use the full name (e.g., Michael Smith)\
or first
name (e.g., Michael).
To cancel a Voice Recognition session, say “Exit” or press and hol\
d the button on the
steering wheel for 5 seconds.
To go back to the previous command, say “Go Back”.
For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular p\
hone’s Owner’s
Manual and visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE
The vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the cellular phone.
1.

Press the MENU button below the lower display and
touch the “Settings” key.
2.


Touch “Bluetooth”.
3.


Touch “Connect Device” and then touch “Add New”.
4.


Initiate connecting from the cellular phone.

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4.


Touch the “Phone Settings” key.



5.


Touch the “Phonebook/Favorites Settings” key.



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Touch the “Configure Phonebook Settings” key.



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Touch the “Manual Phonebook Transfer” key.



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From here, you are able to transfer information
from your cellular phone to your vehicle.
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
1.


Press the button on the steering wheel.
2.


After waiting for the tone, say “Phone”.
3.


After waiting for the tone, say “Call”.
4.


After the next tone, speak the name of a phonebook entry. For example, “\
Michael Smith”.
In some cases, names stored using all UPPERCASE letters may not be recog\
nized by the
Voice Recognition system.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
1.


Press the
button on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
2.


After waiting for the tone, say “Phone”.
3.


After waiting for the tone, say “Dial”.
4.


Say the number you wish to call starting with the
area code in single digit format.
5.


When you have finished speaking the phone
number, the system repeats it back and announces
the available commands.
6.


Say “Dial”. The system acknowledges the command
and makes the call.
RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL
To accept the call, press the button on the
steering wheel or touch the “Answer” key.
To reject the call, touch the “Decline” key.
To hang up, press the button on the steering
wheel or touch the “Hang Up” key.
For more information, refer to the “Hands-Free Phone (section 5)” and the
“Voice recognition (section 10)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual or please visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth.