2018 INFINITI Q50 ECO mode

COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Music cannot be played back. The disc is inserted upside down.Insert a CD with the label side facing up.
Moisture condensation occurs inside the unit. Wait until the moisture evaporates (approxi- mately 1 hour).
The cabin temperature is too high. Wait until the cabin temperature becomes
moderate.
The disc is scratched or dirty. A disc is not
always playable if it is scratched. Wipe off any dirt from the disc.
Depending on the condition in which they are
stored, discs may become unreadable due to
deterioration (for example, keeping the discs in
the passenger compartment, etc.). Change the disc with a deterioration-free disc.
Do not use a deteriorated disc. The label surface
of the disc may crack or chip, and the layer of the
label surface may eventually peel off.
The compressed audio files cannot be played
back. If both music CD files (CD-DA data) and
compressed audio files (MP3 data, etc.) are
mixed on one disc, the audio compression files
cannot be played back.Prepare a disc that includes compressed audio
files only.
The files are not named using characters that
are compliant with the specifications. Use the character codes and the number of
characters that are compliant with the specifi-
cations for folder names and file names. In
addition, always use “.MP3”, “.WMA”, “.mp3” or
“.wma” for file extensions.
It takes a long time before the music starts
playing. The disc contains a large amount of data. Some time may be required to check the files. It
is recommended that unnecessary folders or any
files other than compressed audio files should
not be recorded in a disc.
The sound quality is poor. The disc is dirty.Wipe off any dirt from the disc.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
No sounds are played though the CD play time is
displayed. The system plays back the first track of the mix
mode disc. (Mix mode is a format in which data
except music is recorded on the first track and
music data is recorded on one other than the
first track in a session.)Play back music data that are recorded on one
other than the first track.
Music cuts off or skips. The combination of writing software and hard-
ware might not match; or the writing speed,
writing depth, writing width, etc. might not
match the specifications. Create a disc using different writing speed
settings, etc.
The system skips the selected track and moves
to the next track. A non-MP3/WMA file is given an extension of “.
MP3”, “.WMA”, “.mp3” or “.wma”.Prepare MP3/WMA files.
The system plays back a file that is prohibited
due to copyright protection. Prepare playable files.
The tracks do not play back in the desired order. The folder locations in the disc are changed by the writing software while the files are written
in the disc.Check the settings of the writing software, and
create a new disc.
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iPod® PLAYER
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize an iPod®. A connector cable is not correctly connected, or the iPod® does not correctly operate.Connect the connector cable again. If the system
does not recognize the iPod® after performing
this procedure above, reset the iPod®.
The iPod® that is to be connected is not
compatible with the system. Check the iPod® model and firmware versions
available for the system.
A USB extension cable is not correctly con-
nected. Do not use a USB extension cable.
The cable is rapidly connected to or discon-
nected from the USB connector. Slowly connect or disconnect the USB cable.
An iPod® cannot be operated. The iPod® is connected to the in-vehicle audio
system while headsets, etc. are connected to the
iPod®. Remove all equipment from the iPod® after
disconnecting the iPod® from the system, and
then connect it to the system again.
The iPod® is not operating normally. Disconnect the iPod® from the in-vehicle audio
system, and then connect it to the system again.
The system plays back an album/track that
includes a particular album art. Disconnect the iPod® from the in-vehicle audio
system, and then reset the iPod®. Disable the
album art, and then connect the iPod® to the
system.
An iPod® does not respond. There are too many tracks in a category. Decrease the number of tracks in a category
(less than 3,000 tracks).
The shuffle function is turned on. Turn off the shuffle function if many tracks are
stored on the iPod®.
Music cannot be played back. A connector is not connected to the iPod®. Firmly connect the connector until it clicks.
Playback cuts out. The sound cuts due to vibration resulting from
an unstable location of the iPod®. Place the iPod® on a stable location where it
does not roll over.
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BLUETOOTH® STREAMING
AUDIO
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Registration cannot be performed. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Owner’s Manual for the Bluetooth®
audio device.
The PIN code is incorrect. Check the PIN code for the Bluetooth® audio
device that is to be registered.
Check that the PIN code for the Bluetooth®
audio device is consistent with that for the in-
vehicle audio system.
Another Bluetooth® device is used in the
vehicle. Turn off the other Bluetooth® device until the
registration is completed.
Having trouble reconnecting to Bluetooth®
streaming audio after previously successfully
registered. Bluetooth® streaming audio software is not
running properly or software is not up to date.
First, reboot your Bluetooth® streaming audio
and make sure to shut it down on a regular basis
to refresh the software condition. If that doesn’t
resolve the symptom, check for any Bluetooth®
streaming audio software updates and update
your Bluetooth® streaming audio software.
Music cannot be played back. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Owner’s Manual for the Bluetooth®
audio device.
The system is not set to the Bluetooth® audio
mode. Push

SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Playback stops. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ to search
for a recommended the Bluetooth® audio device.
A cellular phone is connected. This is not a malfunction.
Sound may cut out when a Bluetooth® audio
device is operated. Push

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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
A cellular phone cannot be registered. The cellular phone is not compatible with the in- vehicle hands-free phone system. Use a cellular phone compatible with the system. Visit
the website (www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth) for
model compatibility.
Registration of the cellular phone has been
performed incorrectly. Check the registration procedure, and then register
the cellular phone again.
A cellular phone cannot be connected or is
disconnected after the registration is
completed. The Bluetooth® setting of the in-vehicle hands-
free phone system is turned off.
Turn on the Bluetooth® setting of the system.
The Bluetooth® setting of the cellular phone is
turned off. Turn on the Bluetooth® setting of the cellular phone.
The remaining battery level of the cellular phone
is low. Charge the battery of the cellular phone.
The wireless Bluetooth® connection may be
disrupted depending on the location of the
cellular phone. Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded
by metal or far away from the in-vehicle hands- free
phone system. Do not place the cellular phone close
to the seats or your body.
Registration of the cellular phone is not com-
pleted. Perform registration of the cellular phone.
Having trouble reconnecting to hands-free
phone after previously successfully regis-
tered. Mobile phone software is not running properly
or software is not up to date.
First, reboot your mobile phone and make sure to
shut it down on a regular basis to refresh the
software condition. If that doesn’t resolve the
symptom, check for any mobile phone software
updates and update your mobile phone software.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
A call to a particular phone number fails. If the system tries to make a call several times to the same phone number (for example: the party
does not respond to the call, the party is out of
the service area, or the call is abandoned before
the party responds), the system may reject a
request to make a call to the phone number. Turn off the cellular phone and turn it on again to
reset the connection.
The system does not recognize the con-
nection of a cellular phone. The system
does not receive or make a call. The cellular phone is not compatible with the in-
vehicle hands-free phone system.
Use a cellular phone compatible with the system. Visit
the website (www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth) for
model compatibility.
The cellular phone is not connected. Check the registration procedure, and then register
the cellular phone again.
The phone operation is limited by the functions
(such as dial lock, etc.) of the registered cellular
phone. Remove any settings that are limiting use of the
cellular phone, and then perform registration again.
The other party cannot hear your voice.
The other party can hear your voice, but it
cracks or cuts out. The cellular phone is not connected.
Check the registration procedure, and then register
the cellular phone again.
The fan speed of the air conditioner is too fast. Decrease the fan speed of the air conditioner.
The ambient noise level is excessive. (For
example: heavy rain, construction sites, inside a
tunnel, oncoming vehicles, etc.) Close the windows to shut out ambient noise.
The noise generated by driving the vehicle is too
loud. Reduce the vehicle speed, and then speak a com-
mand.
The incoming or outgoing voice level is too loud. Adjust the incoming or outgoing voice level properly.
The voice is cut out or noise is heard during
a call. The wireless Bluetooth® connection may be
disrupted depending on the location of the
cellular phone. Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded
by metal or far away from the in-vehicle hands-free
phone system. Do not place a cellular phone close to
the seats or your body.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
When a cellular phone is operated to make
a call, the hands-free function becomes
unavailable. Some models of a cellular phone do not switch
to the hands-free mode when they are operated
to make a call. This is not a malfunction. Make a call again using the
hands-free function.
The other party’s voice cannot be heard.
There is no ring tone. The volume level is set to the minimum. Adjust the volume level.
A cellular phone is not connected.
Check the registration procedure, and then register
the cellular phone again.
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 and a cellular phone
screen. Making or receiving a call is un-
available even though the antenna display
shows 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, 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.
Sound skip. The cellular phone may have turned on wireless
LAN(Wi-Fi). Turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
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