●Do not allow a passenger in the rear
seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket.
● Do not place heavy loads heavier than
2.2 lb (1 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint/headrest or in the seatback
pocket.
● Do not store luggage behind the seat
that can press into the seatback.
● Do not position the front passenger
seat so it contacts the rear seat. If the
front seat does contact the rear seat,
the air bag system may determine a
sensor malfunction has occurred and
the front passenger air bag status light
may illuminate and the supplemental
air bag warning light may flash. ●
If a forward-facing child restraint is in-
stalled in the front passenger seat, do
not position the front passenger seat so
the child restraint contacts the instru-
ment panel. If the child restraint does
contact the instrument panel, the sys-
tem may determine the seat is occupied
and the passenger air bag may deploy
in a collision. Also the front passenger
air bag status light may not illuminate.
For additional information about in-
stalling and using child restraints, refer
to “Child restraints” in this section.
● Confirm the operating condition with
the front passenger air bag status light.
● If you notice that the front passenger air
bag status light is not operating as de-
scribed in this section. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer to check the occupant
classification system.
● Until you have confirmed with a retailer
that your passenger seat occupant clas-
sification system is working properly,
position the occupants in the rear seat-
ing positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-
vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-
lations. It is also permitted in Canada.
All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
front passenger supplemental front-impact air
bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove
box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in
higher severity frontal collisions, although they
may inflate if the forces in another type of collision
are similar to those of a higher severity frontal
impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not
always an indication of proper front air bag sys-
tem operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System monitors
information from the crash zone sensor, the Air
bag Control Unit (ACU) , seat belt buckle sensor
and occupant classification sensor (weight sen-
sor) . Inflator operation is based on the severity of
a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For
the front passenger, the occupant classification
sensor is also monitored. Based on information
from the sensor, only one front air bag may inflate
in a crash, depending on the crash severity and
whether the front occupants are belted or un-
belted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag
may be automatically turned off under some con-
ditions, depending on the weight detected on the
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System maintenance........................... 4-47
Vents ........................................... 4-48
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ..............4-49
Automatic operation ........................... 4-50
Manual operation .............................. 4-50
Operating tips ................................. 4-51
CLIMATE setting screen ........................ 4-52
Rear automatic air conditioning system. . .........4-54
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-57
Audio system .................................... 4-57
Radio ........................................ 4-57
FM radio reception ............................ 4-57
AM radio reception ............................ 4-58
Satellite radio reception ........................ 4-58
Audio operation precautions ....................4-58
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-72
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation (models with Navigation System)
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-80
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System)
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-83USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models with Navigation System)
(if so equipped)
............................... 4-85
iPod®* player operation without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-88
iPod®* player operation with Navigation
System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-90
Bluetooth® streaming audio (if so equipped) .....4-94
CD care and cleaning .......................... 4-97
Steering wheel switch for audio control ..........4-98
Antenna ...................................... 4-99
INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-99
System components .......................... 4-100
Before operating dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system ......................... 4-105
Playing a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) ...........4-106
Operating tips ................................ 4-110
Care and maintenance ........................ 4-111
Car phone or CB radio ........................... 4-111
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System without
Navigation System (if so equipped) ................4-112
Regulatory Information ........................ 4-113
●Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the folder number (if
playing compressed audio files) .
● Press the ENTER button to show the CD
Menu.
DVD (if so equipped) ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the title number.
● Press the ENTER button to select an item
from the DVD display.
● When the transparent operation menu ap-
pears, the switch will control the menu.
USB ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the folder number.
● Press the ENTER button to show the USB
Menu.
Bluetooth® Audio (if so equipped) ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number. AUX
● Press the ENTER button to show the AUX
Menu.
(back) switch
Press the(back) switch to return to the
previous screen or cancel the current selection.
ANTENNA
The vehicle is equipped with a shark fin antenna
and an antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
● Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth. If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Head
Restraint/Headrest DVD System, you can enjoy
playing video files via a DVD, CD or USB memory
that provides images and sound both from the
front and rear display screens.
You can also enjoy compatible auxiliary devices
such as video games, camcorders or portable
video players through the auxiliary jacks.
The front and right/left rear displays can show
different sources individually. The maximum of
three audio sources, such as an iPod®, DVD and
auxiliary device, can be enjoyed at the same time.WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD Sys-
tem while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake to view the im-
ages on the front center display screen
using the DVD player.
CAUTION
●
Do not attempt to use the system in
extremely high or low temperature con-
dition [below 4ºF (20ºC) or above
158ºF (70ºC)].
INFINITI MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (MES) (if so equipped)
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●To avoid draining the vehicle battery, do
not operate the system for more than
15 minutes without starting the engine.
The front display is designed not to show
the images while driving, as the driver’s
attention must be given to vehicle opera-
tion for safety. Sounds are available. To
show the images in the front display, stop
the vehicle in a safe location, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Rear displays
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if 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 immedi-
ately with soap and water.
● Use soft, damp cloth when cleaning the
Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD
System components. Do not use sol-
vents or cleaning solutions. The rear displays are located on the back of the
front head restraints/headrests.
Use the remote control to operate the rear display
screen.
Press the preferred side (L or R) of the power
ON/OFF button on the remote control to activate
the rear display.
The rear screens can also be activated using the
INFINITI controller. For additional information, re-
fer to “Rear display settings” in this section.
Do not block the range of the wireless remote
control receiver and wireless headphones trans-
mitter
1.The angle of the rear display screen can be
adjusted for optimal viewing.
Gently apply pressure to the base of the screen
where indicated until the screen reached the
desired position. When the screen is released, it
will remain in the current position. To return to the
screen to the flat position, press the base of the
screen in all the way until it clicks and retracts.
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Remote control and headphones
battery replacement
CAUTION
●An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● When changing batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the components. To replace the battery:
1. Open the lid as illustrated. ●For headphones, remove the screw
1
with a flat-bladed screwdriver before re-
moving the lid. 2. Replace both batteries with new ones.
●Recommended battery:
Size AA 6 2 (DVD remote control)
Size AAA 6 2 (headphones)
●
Be careful not to touch the battery terminal.
● Make sure that the (+) and (-) ends on the
batteries match the markings inside the
compartment.
3. Close the lid securely. ●If you will not be using the remote control
for long periods of time, remove the bat-
teries.
● Replacement of the batteries is needed
when the remote control only functions at
extremely close distances to the Dual
Head Restraint/Headrest DVD System or
when it does not function at all.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interfer-
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ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
BEFORE OPERATING DUAL HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST DVD
SYSTEM
Precautions
Start the engine when using the Dual Head
Restraint/Headrest DVD System.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD Sys-
tem or wear the headphones while the
vehicle is in motion so that full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
●Only operate the Dual Head
Restraint/Headrest DVD System while
the vehicle engine is running. Operating
the Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD
System 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 liq-
uids may cause the system to
malfunction.
● While playing VIDEO-CD media, this
DVD player does not guarantee com-
plete functionality of all VIDEO-CD
formats.
Parental level (parental control)
Video data with the parental control setting can
be played with this system. Please use your own
judgement to set the parental control with the
system.
Disc selection
You can play the following disc formats with the
DVD player:
● DVD-VIDEO
● VIDEO-CD
● DTS-CD
Use DVDs with the region code “ALL” or the code
applicable to your country. The region code is
displayed as a small symbol printed on the top of
the DVD. This vehicle-installed DVD player can
only play DVDs with an applicable region code.
Available audio sources
The following sources are available to play on
each display:
Front display ● Radio
● CD/DVD
● USB memory/iPod®
● Bluetooth® audio
● AUX (front)
Rear display ● DVD
● USB memory with video files
● AUX (front/rear)
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7. Turn on the other pair of headphones. If thesound from the headphones is not from the
AUX jacks, switch the channel with the
channel select switch on the headphones.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to clean the
surfaces of your Dual Head Restraint/Headrest
DVD System (DVD player face, screen, remote
control, etc.) .
CAUTION
●Do not use any solvents or cleaning
solutions when cleaning the video
system.
● Do not use excessive force on the moni-
tor screen.
● Avoid touching or scratching the moni-
tor screen as it may become dirty or
damaged.
● Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
4°F (20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)]
● Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme humidity conditions (less than
10% or more than 75%) . When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
●
A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode is highly
recommended. Exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
● If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
●Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harnesses. Do not route the an-
tenna wire next to any harness.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
● For details, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the hybrid system to start without the use of
the registered key.
If the hybrid system fails to start using the regis-
tered key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring. Restart the hybrid system using the follow-
ing procedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the hybrid system while holding the device (which may have caused the interfer-
ence) separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
System is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni- tion switch to start the hybrid system. The
READY to drive indicator will illuminate on
the meter.
When starting the hybrid system at
very low outside temperatures, the
READY to drive indicator light will flash
and it may take longer for the READY
to drive indicator light to illuminate.
When the READY to drive indicator
light is flashing, it cannot be shifted
out of P (Park) .
NOTE:
Do not start the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position (cold conditions only) . ● The hybrid system may not start even with
the READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nated. Once the READY to drive indicator
light is illuminated you may begin driving the
vehicle.
BEFORE STARTING THE INFINITI
DIRECT RESPONSE HYBRID SYSTEM STARTING THE INFINITI DIRECT
RESPONSE HYBRID SYSTEM
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