System maintenance...........................4-46
Vents...........................................4-47
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-48
Automatic operation...........................4-49
Manual operation..............................4-49
Operating tips.................................4-50
CLIMATE setting screen........................4-51
Rear automatic air conditioning system. ..........4-53
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-56
Audio system....................................4-56
Radio........................................4-56
FM radio reception............................4-56
AM radio reception............................4-57
Satellite radio reception........................4-57
Audio operation precautions....................4-57
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player........................................4-72
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation (models with Navigation System)......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)...............................4-84
iPod®* player operation without Navigation
System (if so equipped)........................4-88
iPod®* player operation with Navigation
System (if so equipped)........................4-90
USB/iPod® Charging Ports....................4-94
Bluetooth® streaming audio (if so equipped).....4-95
CD care and cleaning..........................4-98
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-99
Antenna.....................................4-100
INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System (MES)
(if so equipped).................................4-101
System components..........................4-101
Before operating dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system.........................4-106
Playing a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)...........4-107
Operating tips................................4-112
Care and maintenance........................4-112
Car phone or CB radio...........................4-113
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-113
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) , static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
mentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a mal-
function. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite
radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or
large building for satellite radio to receive all of
the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio service
subscription is active. Satellite radio is not avail-
able in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception.
XM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio, Inc.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
LHA0099
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FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
1. ON-OFF button/VOL (volume) control knob
2.
SEEK/CAT/TRACK button (back)
3.
SEEK/CAT/TRACK button (forward)4. FM·AM button
5. XM button*
6. DISC·AUX button
7. RDM (random)/RPT (repeat) button
8. SCAN button9.
CD eject button
10. AUDIO button/TUNE/FOLDER knob
11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons
*No satellite radio reception is available when the
DISC•AUX button is pressed to access satellite
radio stations unless optional satellite receiver
and antenna are installed and a SiriusXM® Sat-
ellite Radio service subscription is active. Satel-
lite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
For additional information, refer toAudio opera-
tion precautionsin this section.
Audio main operation
Head unit
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both radio
reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF button/ VOL (volume) control knob
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the ON·OFF button while the
system is off to call up the mode that was playing
immediately before the system was turned off.
To turn the system off, press the ON·OFF button.
Turn the VOL (volume) control knob to adjust the
volume.SAA2957
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screen. If a disc is loaded or a USB memory is
connected to the audio system, this function will
not be activated.
Display Album Cover Art (models with
Navigation System)
When this item is turned to ON, the album cover
image is displayed when playing iPod® or MP3
music files through a CD, DVD or USB memory
device. The image will not be displayed when the
image is not properly embedded in the file or
device.
Switching the display
Press the DISC·AUX button to switch the dis-
plays as follows:
●Models without Navigation System
iPod®/USB→CD→iPod®/USB
●Models with Navigation System
iPod®/USB→CD/DVD→Bluetooth® Audio→
iPod®/USB
Linking Intelligent Key (models with Navi-
gation System)
The audio settings can be memorized for each
Intelligent Key. For additional information, refer to
“Setting memory function” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this manual.FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM band select
Pressing the FM·AM button will change the band
as follows:
AM→FM1→FM2→AM
When the FM·AM button is pressed while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pressed ON.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM·AM
button is pressed, the compact disc will auto-
matically be turned off and the last radio station
played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator STEREO will illuminate
during FM stereo reception. When the stereo
broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automati-
cally change from stereo to monaural reception.
XM band select
Pressing the XM button will change the band as
follows:
XM1*→XM2*→XM3*→XM1
When the XM button is pressed while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will
come on at the station last played.The last station played will also come on when
the VOL/ON·OFF control knob is pressed ON.
*When the XM button is pressed, the satellite
radio reception will not be available unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio service
subscription is active. Satellite radio is not avail-
able in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the XM button
is pressed, the compact disc will automatically be
turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
TUNE/FOLDER (Tuning) knob
To manually tune the radio, turn the
TUNE/FOLDER knob to the right or left.
SEEK•CAT/TRACK tuning
button
For AM or FM:
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
orto tune from high to low or low to high
frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting
station.
For XM:
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
orto go to the first channel of the previous
or next category.
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During satellite radio reception, the following no-
tices will be displayed under certain conditions.
●NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the
SAT tuner is connected)
●OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off)
●CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection
error)
●LOADING (When the initial setting is per-
formed)
●UPDATING (When the satellite radio sub-
scription is not active)
SCAN tuning
Press the SCAN button to stop at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. Pressing the
SCAN button again during this 5 second period
will stop scan tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station. If the SCAN button is not
pressed within 5 seconds, scan tuning moves to
the next station.1 to 6 Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for the AM band. Twelve
stations can be set for the FM band (6 for FM1, 6
for FM2) . Eighteen channels can be set for the
satellite radio (6 for XM1, 6 for XM2, 6 for XM3) .
1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2
using the FM·AM select button, or choose
the satellite band XM1, XM2 or XM3 using
the XM button.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any
of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until the preset number is updated on the
display and the sound is briefly muted.
3. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same man-
ner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.List (AM and FM)
Select the “List” key using the INFINITI controller
or touch-screen to see a list of the presets in the
AM, FM1 or FM2 preset banks.
Text (SiriusXM® Satellite Radio) (models
without Navigation System)
Select the “Text” key with the INFINITI controller
and then press the ENTER button while the sat-
ellite radio is being played to display the text
information listed below:
●CH Name
●Category
●Name
●Title
●Other
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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.
WARNING
●Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution 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
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
from being dialed.
●When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-
ing a call.
●Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connection
disruption.
●While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the
battery power of the cellular phone may dis-
charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge
cellular phones.
●Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers. Stor-
ing the device in a different location may
reduce or eliminate the noise.
●Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone charges, cellular
phone antenna and body, etc.●For additional information, refer to “Trouble-
shooting guide” in this section. You can also
visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth or
www.infiniti.ca/bluetooth for troubleshoot-
ing help.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regula-
tions.
– Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
IC Regulatory information
– Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to
Visteon.
USING THE SYSTEM
The INFINITI Voice Recognition system allows
hands-free operation of the Bluetooth® Phone
System.
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may
not be available so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is initialized,
which takes a few seconds. If the
button is
pressed before the initialization completes, the
system will announce “Hands-free phone system
not ready” and will not react to voice commands.
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phone module when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position with the connected cellular
phone turned on and carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to five different Bluetooth®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
INFINITI Voice Recognition system supports the
phone commands, so dialing a phone number
using your voice is possible. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “INFINITI Voice Recognition Sys-
tem” in this section.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
●Set up the wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
module before using the hands-free phone
system.
●Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth or
www.infiniti.ca/bluetooth for a recom-
mended phone list and connecting.
●You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-
vice area.
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive cellular signal; such as
in a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, near a tall building or in a moun-
tainous area.
– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
from being dialed.
●When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-
ing a call.
●Immediately after the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, it may be impos-
sible to receive a call for a short period of
time.
●Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connection
disruption.
●While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the
battery power of the cellular phone may dis-
charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge
cellular phones.●Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers. Stor-
ing the device in a different location may
reduce or eliminate the noise.
●Refer to the cellular phone owner’s manual
regarding the telephone charges, cellular
phone antenna and body, etc.
●The signal strength display on the monitor
will not coincide with the signal strength
display of some cellular phones.
●If reception between callers is unclear, ad-
justing the incoming or outgoing call volume
may improve the clarity. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Call volume” in this section.
●For additional information, refer to
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth
www.infiniti.ca/bluetooth for troubleshoot-
ing help.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with
FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regula-
tions.
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