AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
•The driver must not attempt to operate the
audio system while the vehicle is in motion,
so that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
•Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake before operating the au-
dio system and playing movies (if
equipped).
CAUTION
•Operate the audio system only when the
vehicle engine is running. Operating the au-
dio system for extended periods of time
with the engine turned off can discharge the
vehicle battery.
•Do not allow the system to get wet. Exces-
sive moisture such as spilled liquids may
cause the system to malfunction.
Radio
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position before turning on the radio. If you
listen to the radio when the engine is not
running, the ignition switch should be pushed
to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality are normally caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the-
art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep-
tion. These circuits are designed to extend
reception range, and to enhance the quality of
that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle,
even when the best quality equipment is used.
These characteristics are completely normal in
a given reception area, and do not indicate any
malfunction in your radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings, ter-
rain, signal distance and interference from
other vehicles can adversely affect ideal recep-
tion. Described below are some of the factors
that can affect radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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NOTE
HD Radio reception needs to be activated to re-
ceive HD Radio broadcasts. This enables you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally (where avail-
able), providing a better quality sound with clear
reception. When this feature is not activated or
HD Radio broadcasts are not available, you will
receive analog radio (AM/FM broadcasts).
Radio source control
There are 2 elements used in the preset list area
that are associated with radio source:
1Highlight for INFINITI controller opera-
tion.
2(With triangle) Indicator of current se-
lected preset station.
Radio operation
Radio activation and band selection:
Push
(AM, FM or SXM) from the audio source list to
turn on the radio. Each time
the radio band will change.
For details, seeSelecting audio sourcelater in
this section.NOTE
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
Seeking stations/channels
:
AM and FM Radio
Push
high or high to low frequencies and to stop at
the next broadcasting station.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Push
channel of the next or previous category.
Scan tuning
:
To tune the stations/channels, touch [Control]
on the display and touch [Scan]. The stations/
channels will be tuned form low to high fre-
quencies and stop at each broadcasting
station/channel for 5 seconds. Touching [Scan]
again during this 5 second period will stop scan
tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that
station/channel.
Presetting
:
Up to 36 stations/channels can be registered
for AM, FM and SXM in the preset list.
1. Select a radio band (AM, FM or SXM).
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2. Tune to the station/channel you wish to
store in the preset list.
3. (Radio screen operation) Touch and hold
one of the preset numbers in the preset list.
(Radio memory buttons operation) Push and
hold the desired station/channel preset but-
ton <1> to <6>.
4. The information such as frequency (AM/FM),
channel number (SXM), etc. will be dis-
played on the preset list.
To change the preset stations/channels, touch
and hold one of the preset numbers. You can
select whether to change the station/channel or
to delete the preset setting.
Alert notification (SXM only)
:
Favorite artists and songs can be registered to
receive an alert notice wen a song of the
registered conditions is on the radio. To tune to
the respective channel, touch [Listen to be
consistent]. The alert can be ignored by touch-
ing [Cancel].
Satellite Radio:
•The satellite mode requires and active
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. The
satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous
United States.
•It may take some time to receive the activa-
tion signal after the initiation of the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio subscription. After receiving
the activation signal, an available channel
list will automatially be updated in the radio.
Switch the ignition switch from LOCK to ACC
to update the SiriusXM channel list.
Radio Controls
Touch [Control] on the AM, FM or SXM screen to
display the control screen.
The following items are available:
FM/AM
:
•[Station List]
Touch to display the available station list.
While listening to FM radio, Auto Update is
not performed.
•[Scan]
Touch to scan tune the stations
SeeRadio operationearlier in this section
•[HD mode]
When this item is turned on, the analog and
digital reception switches automatically.
When this item is turned off, te reception is
fixed in the analog mode.
•[HD Info]
Touch to display the HD Radio information
such as name of song, artist and album.
This item is available when [RDS Info] is not
active.
•[Tag] (HD Radio broadcasts only)
Touch to register the tag information for
iTunes Tagging. If an iPod is plugged in after
the registration, the tag information can be
stored in an iPod and be used to purchase
the songs via iTunes.
•[RDS Info] (FM only)
Touch to display the RDS information.
This item is available only when [HD Radio
Info] is not active.
SXM
:
•[Categories]
Touch to display the category list.
•[Direct Tune]
Touch to display the keypad to enter the
frequency and directly tune to the channel.
SeeRadio operationearlier in this section
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Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
Each volume level (ring tone, incoming voice or
outgoing voice) is different.Each volume level is not adjusted properly. Adjust each volume level properly.
The antenna display is different between the
navigation screen (if equipped) and the screen
on a cellular phone. Making or receiving a call
is unavailable even though the antenna display
indicates that it is possible to do so.The antenna display varies depending on the model
of cellular phone.This does not indicate a malfunction. The antenna display
and remaining battery level shown on the navigation
screen may be different from those shown on the cellular
phone screen. Use them as a reference.
A voice cannot be heard clearly when using a
cellular phone behind tall buildings.Some structures such as tall buildings, etc. may
cause irregular reflection of radio waves or completely
shut out radio waves that are used for cellular
phones.This is not a malfunction.
Noise is heard when using a cellular phone
under/near areas of elevated railroads, high
voltage electric power cables, traffic signals, or
neon billboards, etc.Electromagnetic waves that are generated from radio
devices may adversely affect the cellular phone.This is not a malfunction.
Noise is heard in the sound from the audio
system while using a cellular phone.Radio waves that are generated from a cellular phone
may adversely affect the sound from the audio
system.This is not a malfunction.
The sound skips. The cellular phone may have turned on the wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi).Turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
Phonebook cannot be downloaded. An error occurred during the phone pairing process. Re-register the Bluetooth® pairing information after
deleting the pairing information from both the cellular
phone and the vehicle system.
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LDW SYSTEM OPERATION
1Steering wheel mounted controls
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMenu barThe LDW system operates at speeds of approxi-
mately 40 MPH (60 km/h) and above, when the
lane markings are clear.
If the system detects that the vehicle’s front
wheel has passed over the lane marking, a
warning will be provided. It will warn you by
means of intermittent vibration through the
steering wheel for up to 1.5 seconds and a
visual alert.
NOTE
The LDW system is designed not to warn when
you operate the lane change signal and change
traveling lanes in the direction of the signal.
No warning vibration occurs if you activate the
turn signals. In this event, the warnings are sup-
pressed for a certain period of time.
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDW
SYSTEM
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel
1to select the [DriveAssist]
menu on the Menu bar
B.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Lane Departure Warning].
3. Press the
1. The current selection is displayed.
4. Press the
5. Press the
orbutton to set [Off],
[Standard] or [Adaptive].
6. Press the
When the LDW is activated, the vehicle
information display shows the lane mark-ings as bright lines in the assistance graphic
in the display area
A
When [Standard] is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed for a
certain period of time.
•A driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, brake assist system (BAS) or VDC.
When [Adaptive] is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In
this case the warnings are suppressed for a
certain period of time.
•A driving system intervenes, such as ABS,
BAS or VDC.
•You accelerate forcefully.
•You brake forcefully.
•You steer actively, for example, swerve to
avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly.
•You cut the corner on a sharp bend.
The system may detect certain conditions and
warns you accordingly.The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
•You approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
•The road has very wide lanes, for example, a
freeway.
•The system detects solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
•The road has narrow lanes.
•You cut across a corner on a bend.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
LDW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
•This system is only a warning device to
inform the driver of a potential unintended
lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle
or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and
be in control of the vehicle at all times.
•The system will not operate at speeds be-
low approximately 40 MPH (60 km/h) or if it
cannot detect lane markers.
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Illustration 2:If the turn signal is then acti-
vated, the system chimes (twice) and the BSW
indicator light flashes. The BSW indicator light
continues to flash until the detected vehicles
leave the detection zone.
NOTE
•The BSW indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
•The brightness of the BSW indicator lights is
adjusted automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
•If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal, then
only the BSW indicator light flashes and no
chime sounds. (SeeAnother vehicle ap-
proaching from behindlater in this section.)A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver acti-
vates the turn signal.
WARNING
•Do not use the BSW system when towing a
trailer because the system may not function
properly.
•Excessive noise (for example audio system
volume, open vehicle window) will interfere
with the chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
•The radar sensors may not be able to detect
and activate BSW when certain objects are
present such as:
–Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
–Several types of vehicles such as motor-
cycles
–Oncoming vehicles
–Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a stop.
–A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane
at a speed approximately the same as
your vehicle.
–A vehicle approaching rapidly from be-
hind.
–A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes
rapidly.
•Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles.
•The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar sen-
sors may not detect vehicles in an adjacent
lane. When driving in a narrow lane, the
radar sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
•The radar sensors are designed to ignore
most stationary objects, however objects
such as guardrails, walls, foliage and
parked vehicles may occasionally be de-
tected. This is a normal operating condition.
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Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and the
BSW indicator light flashes.
NOTE
•The radar sensors may not detect vehicles
which are approaching rapidly from behind.
•If the driver activates the turn signal before
a vehicle enters the detection zone, the BSW
indicator light will flash but no chime will
sound when the other vehicle is detected.
Accelerate from a stop
NOTE
Illustration 3: If you accelerate from a stop with a
vehicle in the detection zone, the other vehicle
may not be detected.
Overtaking another vehicle
When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only
occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7
MPH (12 km/h).
Illustration 4: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if you overtake a vehicle and that vehicle
stays in the detection zone for approximately 3
seconds.
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