The radio screen can be viewed and oper-
ated on the touch screen display.
Radio mode indicator:
The current radio mode is displayed.
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source select
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-17)
[Control]:
Touch to display the control screen.
“Radio controls” (page 3-21)
Radio band indicator:
Current radio band (AM, FM or SXM®)
is displayed.
Reception information display:
Reception information available at the
time such as frequency, station/channel
name, etc. are displayed.
On the SXM® screen, touch this area to
display the category list.
HD Radio reception status indicator (for
AM and FM) (if so equipped):
The icon is displayed when HD Radio
digital signal is received. The icon
flashes when the radio is acquiring thedigital signal but the sound output is not
yet in the HD Radio mode.
Preset list:
36 stations/channels (FM/AM/SXM®)
can be registered in the preset list.
“Radio operation” (page 3-19)
INFO:
HD Radio (if so equipped) reception needs to
be activated to receive HD Radio broad-
casts. This enables you to receive radio
broadcasts digitally (where available), pro-
viding 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 operation
Available functions and items displayed on
the screen may vary depending on models
and specifications.
Radio activation and band selection:
Push
band (AM, FM or SXM®) from the audio
source list to turn on the radio. Each time
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-17)
INFO:
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
to high or high to low frequencies and to
stop at the next broadcasting station.
Tilting and holding
wheel (if so equipped) will also seek up/
down to the next station.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Push
first channel of the next or previous
category.
Tilting and holding
wheel (if so equipped) will also fast tune the
channels.
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Manual tuning:
To tune to the preferred station manually,
turn
station is selected.
Scan tuning:
To scan tune the stations/channels, touch
[Control] on the display and then touch
[Scan]. The stations/channels will be tuned
from low to high frequencies and stop at
each broadcasting station/channel for 5
seconds. Touching [Scan] again during this
5 seconds period will stop scan tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station/
channel.
For models with
button can also scan tune the stations/
channels.
Presetting:
Up to 36 stations/channels can be regis-
tered for AM, FM and SXM® in the preset
list.
1. Select a radio band (AM, FM or SXM®).
2. Tune to the station/channel you wish to
store in the preset list. 3. Touch and hold one of the preset
numbers in the preset list or push and
hold the desired radio memory buttons.
4. The information such as frequency (AM/ FM), channel number (SXM®), etc. will
be displayed on the preset list.
INFO:
. To change the preset stations/channels,
touch and hold one of the preset num-
bers. You can select whether to change
the station/channel or to delete the
preset setting.
. Tilting
so equipped) will scroll up/down the
preset stations/channels.
Alert Notification (SXM® only):
Favorite artists and songs can be registered
to receive an alert notice when 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
touching [Cancel].
“Radio controls” (page 3-21)
INFO:
Satellite Radio: . The satellite mode requires an active
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio subscription.
The Satellite service is available only to
those at least 18 and older in the 48
contiguous United States and DC.
. It may take some time to receive the
activation signal after the initiation of
the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio subscrip-
tion. After receiving the activation signal,
an available channel list will automati-
cally be updated in the radio. Change the
ignition switch position from LOCK to
ACC to update the SiriusXM® channel
list.
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3. Audio system
For CDs with compressed audio files:
ModeScreen display
[Disc Repeat]
Disc
[1 Folder Repeat]
1 Folder
[1 Track Repeat]
1 Track
[Disc Random]
Disc
[1 Folder Random]
1 Folder
Folder number (for MP3, WMA, AAC):
This indicates the folder number when a
CD with compressed audio files is
loaded.
CD player operation
Loading:
Insert the CD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The CD will be guided automati-
cally into the slot and starts playing.
After loading the CD, the CD screen will
appear on the display.
Activation and playing:
The CD mode can be selected from the
source list or by pushing the
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-17)
If the audio system has been turned off while
the CD was playing, pushing
steering wheel (if so equipped) will start
playing the CD again.
Selecting track/folder:
Touch [Track] or [Folder] in the CD menu
and select a preferred track or folder from
the list.
Push
next or previous track.
Tilting up/down the
steering wheel (if so equipped) can also
move the tracks.
For CDs with compressed audio files, turn
equipped) to move to the next or previous
folder.
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14) Fast-forwarding or rewind:
Push and hold
forward or rewind the track. Release to play
the track at normal speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display or push
(if so equipped) to scan the tracks in the CD.
While scanning, the CD will play the first 10
seconds of each track and move on to the
next track. Touching [Scan] or pushing
10 seconds will stop scanning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode], [
]or[] to select
the play mode.
For models with
button can also change the play mode.
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject the CD. If the CD is
ejected and left unremoved, it will be
reloaded into the slot to protect the CD.
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[1 Folder Random]1 Folder
Folder number:
This indicates the folder number and the
total number of folders/lists.
USB memory device player opera-
tion
Activation and playing:
USB memory device mode can also be
activated from the audio source list and the
audio source bar by the touch panel opera-
tion or by pushing
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-17)
To play the USB memory device, touch [
],
and to pause the USB memory, touch []
on the USB operation screen.
Selecting play list:
Select a play list by touching an icon on the
USB menu. . Folder/Track (List)
. Artist (List) .
Album (List)
. Previous (List)
Skipping tracks/folders:
Push
next or previous track.
Tilting up/down the
steering wheel (if so equipped) can also
skip the tracks.
To skip to the next or previous folder, turn
equipped).
Fast-forwarding or rewinding:
Push and hold
forward or rewind the track. Release to play
the track at normal speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display or push
(if so equipped) to scan the tracks in the USB
memory device. While scanning, the USB
memory device will play the first 10 seconds
of each track and move on to the next track.
Touching [Scan] or pushing
equipped) again within the 10 seconds will
stop scanning. Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode], [
]or[] to select
the play mode.
For models with
button can also change the play mode.
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Track number:
This indicates the current track number
and the total number of tracks.
Shuffle mode indicator:
Touch to change the shuffle mode.
ModeScreen display
[Shuffle albums]
Albums
[All songs]
Songs
[Shuffle Off]
Off
[]/[]:
Touch to play or pause the track.
iPod® menu:
- [Previous List]
- [Playlists]
- [Artists]
- [Songs]
- [Albums]
- [Genres]
- [Composers]
- [Podcasts]
- [Audiobooks]
- [Shuffle]
- [Repeat]
Repeat mode indicator:
Touch to change the repeat mode.
Mode Screen display
[All Track Repeat]
All
[1 Track Repeat]
1 Track
[Repeat Off]
Off
iPod® player operation
Activation and playing:
Inserting the iPod® cable into the connec-
tion port will activate the iPod® mode.
iPod® can also be selected from the audio
sources list and the source bar by touch
panel operation or by pushing
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-17)
To play and pause the iPod®, touch
[
]/[] in the iPod® menu.
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
iPod® menu. Touch and select an item to
play the iPod® in your preferred settings. Fast-forwarding or rewinding:
Push and hold
forward or rewind the song. Release to play
the song at normal speed.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Shuffle], [Repeat], [
]or[]to
select the play mode.
For models with
button can also change the play mode.
Skipping songs:
Push
next or previous song.
Tilting up/down the
steering wheel (if so equipped) can also
skip the songs.
Even when iPod® and/or iPhone® are
inserted into both of the two USB connec-
tion ports, the system recognizes only one of
the connected iPod® and/or iPhone® at a
time.
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INFO:
Depending on the audio device that is
connected to the vehicle, track information
may not be displayed.
Bluetooth® streaming audio op-
eration
The ability to pause, change tracks, fast-
forward, rewind, randomize and repeat
music may be different between devices.
Some or all of these functions may not be
supported on each device. . Depending on the Bluetooth® streaming
audio device that is connected, it may
not be possible to perform audio opera-
tions.
. Depending on the Bluetooth® streaming
audio device that is connected, a time lag
may occur before music is played back.
. Depending on the application except for
the native audio application that is
played on the Bluetooth® streaming
audio device, incorrect behavior (infor-
mation lacking, timer skipping, etc.) may
occur. Activation and playing:
Bluetooth® streaming audio device can be
selected from the audio sources list by
touching [Source] or by pushing
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-17)
To play the Bluetooth® streaming audio
device, touch [Play] and to pause the Blue-
tooth® streaming audio device, touch
[Pause] in the Bluetooth® steaming audio
menu.
Selecting folder/track:
Touch [Folder/Track] to select a folder/
track.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Repeat] or [Random], [
]or[]
to select the play mode.
For models with
button can also change the play mode.
Fast-forwarding or rewinding:
Push and hold
forward or rewind the song. Release to play
the song at normal speed. Skipping songs/folders:
Push
next or previous song.
Tilting up/down the
steering wheel (if so equipped) can also
skip the songs.
To skip to the next or previous folder, turn
Bluetooth® streaming audio con-
trols
Touch [Control] on the Bluetooth® stream-
ing audio operation screen to display the
control screen.
[Select
Audio De-
vice] Touch to select a different
Bluetooth® streaming audio
device from a list of registered
Bluetooth® devices.
“Bluetooth® settings”
(page 2-27)
[Connect
Device] Touch to connect a new Blue-
tooth® device.
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tooth®. To take advantage of this fea-
ture, the cellular device should be used
on a carrier supporting Adaptive Multi-
Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) or HD voice
technology. The performance of AMR-
WB may vary by carrier and calling area.
Consult your cellular phone carrier if you
experience issues with call quality or
connection.
. Immediately after the ignition switch is
turned ON, it may be impossible 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 con-
nection, the battery of the cellular phone
may discharge quicker than usual.
. If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System seems to be malfunctioning,
please visit www.infinitiusa.com/blue-
tooth for troubleshooting help.
. Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to be emitted from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in a
different location may reduce or elim-
inate the noise.
. Refer to the owner’s manual for the
cellular phone for information regarding
the telephone pairing procedure specific
to your phone, battery charging and
cellular phone antenna, etc.
. The antenna display on the monitor may
not match the antenna display of some
cellular phones.
. The battery display on the monitor may
not match the battery display of some
cellular phones.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet
as possible to her the caller’s voice clearly
as well as to minimize echoes.
. If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call
volume may improve the clarity.
CONTROL BUTTONS AND MI-
CROPHONE
Control buttons:
The hands-free phone system can be oper-
ated mainly with <
>on the steering
wheel.
“Control buttons and touch screen
display” (page 2-2)
. For models with <
>on the control
panel:
The same operation as <
>on the
steering wheel can be conducted using
the button on the control panel.
“Control buttons and touch screen
display” (page 2-2)
. For models with <
>on the INFINITI
controller:
The same operation as <
>on the
steering wheel can be conducted using
the button on the INFINITI controller.
“INFINITI controller (Type B)”
(page 2-6)
This chapter mainly explains the operation
method using the steering wheel switch.
Microphone:
The microphone is located near the map
light.
CONNECTING BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE PHONE
The cellular phone must be connected to the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System be-
fore commencing operation. Up to 5 cellular
phones can be connected to the system.
4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
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4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
“Pairing Bluetooth® device”
(page 2-27)
PHONE
Phone selection
Select one of the connected devices for
operation.
1. Push<
>and then touch [Select
Phone]. A list of the connected cellular
phones is displayed.
2. Select one of the connected cellular phones from the list.
3. When selection of the device is success- ful, a message on the display indicates
that the cellular phone was selected.
Making a call
1. Push <>on the steering wheel. 2. Select one of the following methods to
make a call.
Available methods
.[Favorites]
Select a telephone number from a list
of personally selected numbers.
.[Call History]Select a telephone number from re-
cent incoming or outgoing calls.
.[Phonebook]Select a telephone number from the
phonebook.
The telephone number must be trans-
ferred to the phonebook from the
cellular phone prior to using this
method.
“Phone and text message assis-
tant settings” (page 4-9)
.[Dial Number]Input the phone number manually
using the keypad displayed on the
screen. Touch the key to call the
number.
“How to input letters and num-
bers” (page 2-18)
3. The number will be dialed and the screen will change to the call in progress screen.
Receiving a call
When you receive a phone call, a notification
message is displayed on the touch screen
display with a ring tone.
Taking a call:
To answer a call, take one of the following
actions.
. Touch [Answer].
. Push <
>on the steering wheel.
Rejecting a call:
To reject a call, take one of the following
actions. . Touch [Decline].
. Push <
>on the steering wheel (if so
equipped).
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