NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the ve-
hicle will then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
Activating air recirculation mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up. Deactivating air recirculation mode:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
•After approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45°F(7°C).
•After approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45 ° F
(7 °C) if the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function is activated.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced ca-
pacity. If you require the full climate control
output, you can switch off the Idle Stop/
Start function by pressing the ECO button
(see " Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped)" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section).
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL (2–ZONE)
1Sets the temperature, left
2Sets climate control to automatic mode
3Demists the windshield
4Increases the airflow
5Sets the air distribution
6Display
7Activates/deactivates air-recirculation
mode
8Switches climate control on/off
9Sets the temperature, right
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10Activates/deactivates the Max Cool
function
11Activates/deactivates cooling with air
dehumidification
12Reduces the airflow
13Switches the rear window heating on/
off
14Switches the ZONE function on/off
Operating tips
A number of tips and recommendations to
enable you to get the most out of your auto-
matic climate control are listed below:
•Activate climate control using theandbuttons. The indicator lights in
theandbuttons light up.
•Set the temperature to 70°F(22°C)
•Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, for
example if there are unpleasant outside
odors or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode
•Use thefunction to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator light in the
button goes out.
•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the center
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced ca-
pacity. If you require the full climate control
output, you can switch off the Idle Stop/
Start function by pressing the ECO button
(see " Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped)" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section).
Switching automatic climate
control on/off
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up. Airflow and air
distribution are set to automatic mode. or
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
NOTE
Automatic climate control: switch on climate
control primarily using the
button.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the ve-
hicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
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To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with
air dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function:
Problem: The indicator light in the
but-
ton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function
cannot be activated.
Cause and solution: The cooling with air de-
humidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Setting automatic climate control
to automatic mode
Only automatic climate control features the
"Control climate control automatically" func-
tion.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level
The system automatically regulates the tem- perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If desired, cooling with
air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function briefly.
To set climate control to automatic mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Set the desired temperature.
To activate: press the
button The indi-
cator light in thebutton lights up. Au-
tomatic air distribution and airflow are acti-
vated.
To switch to manual mode: press the
orbutton
or
Press the
orbutton. The indicator
light in thebutton goes out. Automatic
air distribution and airflow are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides. The set
temperature is automatically maintained at a
constant level.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To increase or reduce temperature: turn con-
trol
1or9counterclockwise or clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 70°F(22°C).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demis- ter ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the centerand side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center and side air ventilators as well as the
footwell air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the centerand side air ventilators as well as the
demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well and demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the demis- ter ventilators, the center and side air
ventilators as well as the footwell air
ventilators.
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NOTE
Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air ventilators. The side air ventilators can
only be closed if the adjusters are turned
clockwise until they engage.
To set the air distribution:
1. Make sure the engine is running.
2. Press the
orbutton repeat-
edly until the desired symbol appears in
the display.
Setting the airflow
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. To increase or reduce airflow: press the
orbutton.
Switching the ZONE function
on/off
This function is only available with automatic
climate control.
To activate: press the
button. The in-
dicator light in thebutton lights up. The
temperature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side.
To deactivate: press the
button. The
indicator light in thebutton goes out. The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the front-passenger side.
Defogging the windshield
You can use this function to de-ice the wind-
shield or to defog the inside of the windshield
and the side windows.
NOTE
You should only select the "Windshield de-
misting" function until the windshield is clear
again.
Activating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate: press the
button The indi-
cator light in thebutton lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air-recirculation mode off NOTE
•The "Windshield demisting" function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the
optimum demisting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease auto-
matically after the
button is pressed.
•You can adjust the blower output manu-
ally while the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion is in operation. Press the
orbutton.
Deactivating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
or
Turn temperature control
1or9counter-
clockwise or clockwise.
Defogging the windows
Windows misted up on the inside:
1. Activate the
"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
2. Activate automatic mode
.
3. If the windows continue to mist up, acti- vate the
"Windshield demisting"
function.
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NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the ve-
hicle will then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
Activating air recirculation mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally at high outside temperatures or high levels of pollution. When air-recirculation
mode is activated automatically, the indicator
light in the
button is not lit. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
Deactivating air recirculation mode:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
•After approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45°F(7°C).
•After approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45 ° F
(7 °C) if the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function is activated.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service should be done only by an experienced
technician with the proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your vehicle’s air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to the air
conditioner system. (See "Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations" in
the "9. Maintenance and Schedules" section.)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioner
system.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioner system is equipped with
an air conditioner filter. To make sure the air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates ef-
ficiently, replace the filter in accordance with
the specified maintenance intervals listed in
the separate maintenance booklet. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
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Compact Disc (CD) player
•Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD player.
•Trying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
player.
•During cold or rainy weather, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If
this occurs, remove the CD and dehu-
midify or ventilate the player completely.
•The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
•The CD player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease the
temperature before use.
•Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGI-
TAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packag-
ing.
•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
•CDs that are of poor quality, are dirty,
scratched, or covered with fingerprints, or
that have pin holes may not work properly.
•The following CDs may not work properly: – Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
•Do not use the following CDs as they may
cause the CD player to malfunction. – 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
For assistance or inquiries about Infiniti InTouch, or to order updated map data for the navigation system (if equipped), it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
SYSTEM UNIT
Liquid crystal display
SymptomPossible causePossible solution
The screen is too dark. The cabin temperature is too low.Wait until the cabin temperature becomes
moderate.
Screen brightness is set to the maximum darkness. Adjust the brightness setting of the screen. "Screen settings" earlier in this section
The screen is too bright. Screen brightness is set to the maximum
brightness. Adjust the brightness setting of the screen.
"Screen settings" earlier in this section
A small black spot or a small bright spot appears on the screen. This is a phenomenon typical to liquid crystal
displays. This is not a malfunction.
A dot or stripe pattern appears on the screen. Electromagnetic waves that are generated from neon billboards, high voltage electric power
cables, ham radios or other radio devices equipped to other vehicles may adversely affect the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Image lag appears on the screen. Phenomenon typical of liquid crystal displays. This is not a malfunction.
Image motion displayed on the screen is slow. The cabin temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C). Wait until the in-cabin temperature rises to above 32 °F (0 °C).
When looking at the screen from an angle, the screen lightens or darkens. This is a phenomenon typical to liquid crystal
displays. Adjust the brightness setting of the screen.
"Screen settings" earlier in this section
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