2021 INFINITI QX80 warning

4. Hands-Free Phone
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE
PHONE SYSTEM
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 find yourself 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 before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use
a phone only after starting the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an
owner of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wireless
connection between your cellular phone and
the in-vehicle phone module. With Blue- tooth® wireless technology, you can make
or receive a telephone call with your cellular
phone in your pocket.
Once a cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, the procedures for
connecting the phone does not need to be
performed again. Your phone will automati-
cally re-connect to the in-vehicle phone
module when the ignition switch is placed
in the ACC or ON position with the selected
cellular phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
You can register up to 6 different Blue-
tooth® devices in the in-vehicle phone
module. However, you can talk on only one
cellular phone at a time.
The Voice Recognition System supports
phone and text message commands, so
dialing a phone number using your voice is
possible.“7. Voice recognition”
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following notes. . Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Blue-
tooth® functions share the same fre-
quency band (2.4 GHz). Using the
Bluetooth® and the wireless LAN func-
tions at the same time may slow down or disconnect the communication and cause
undesired noise. It is recommended that
you turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) (if
so equipped) when using the Bluetooth®
functions.
. Set up the wireless connection between
a compatible cellular phone and the in-
vehicle phone module before using the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
. Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phones may not be recognized by the
in-vehicle phone module. Visit the web-
site below for a recommended phone list.
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/
. When Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto
is active, Apple CarPlay® or Android
Auto will take the place of your Blue-
tooth® Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the tele- phone service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive radio waves; such
as in a tunnel, in an underground
parking garage, behind a tall building
or in a mountainous area.
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Answering call from a second person:
To answer the call from the second person
and place the first caller on hold, take one of
the following actions.. Push <
>on the steering wheel.
. Touch [Answer].
Rejecting call from a second person:
To reject a call from the second person and
continue the conversation with the first
caller, touch [Decline].
During a call with a second person:
To hang up the phone and return to the
conversation with the first caller, touch
[Hang up].
To switch between two calls on line, touch
[Switch Call].
HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING
ASSISTANT
WARNING
. Use the text messaging feature after
parking your vehicle in a safe location.
If you have to use the feature while
driving, exercise extreme caution at
all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
. Laws in some jurisdictions may re-
strict the use of “Text-to-Speech”.
Check local regulations before using
this feature.
. Laws in some jurisdictions may re-
strict the use of some of the applica-
tions and features, such as social
networking and texting. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using the text messaging feature, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
This feature is disabled if the connected
device does not support it. See the
phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and
instructions.
The system allows for the sending and
receiving of text messages through the
vehicle interface.
The availability of the text message function
may vary depending on the cellular phone.
Receiving a message
When the cellular phone connected to the
vehicle receives a text message, a notifica-
tion will appear on the upper display and on
the vehicle information display with a tone.
4. Hands-Free Phone
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UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
(if so equipped)
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF DEATH OR SER-
IOUS PERSONAL INJURY WHEN UP-
DATING THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE:
If you choose to park the vehicle within
range of a Wi-Fi connection (if so
equipped), park the vehicle in a secure,
safe well-ventilated location that is open
to the air. During the update process, if
you choose to park your vehicle, it should
be kept in a well ventilated area to avoid
exposure to carbon monoxide. Do not
breathe exhaust gases; they contain
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can
cause unconsciousness or death.
1.Apply the parking brake.
2. Remain with the vehicle while the
update is in process.
3. Do not allow children, pets or people
who may need assistance to remain in
the vehicle while the software is
updating.
NOTE:
The vehicle is not required to be parked
during the software update process. If the
vehicle disconnects from the Wi-Fi connec-
tion (if so equipped), it will resume when the
vehicle reconnects to a known Wi-Fi con-
nection.
INFO:
. The system prioritizes Wi-Fi connection
over TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
when Wi-Fi network connection is avail-
able.
. You will be charged separately when the
network communication is made via
smartphones.
. The download data size of software
updates can vary between 80 MB to
300 MB. If you use your smartphone as
a Wi-Fi connection, you may incur data
charges from your phone carrier. Please
connect to a secure WPA2 Wi-Fi net-
work to avoid potential phone carrier
data charges.
How to update from the pop-up
screen
When both of the following conditions are
met, the system informs the driver with a
pop-up on the screen when system software
update is available.
. [Auto] is selected under [Update Meth-
od].
“How to update from the system
menu” (page 5-6)
. Wi-Fi or TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
network connection is available.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30)“INFINITI InTouchTMServices set-
tings” (page 5-14)
1. When the pop-up appears and prompts the driver to perform the system soft-
ware update, operate the system ac-
cording to the guides shown on the
screen to download the updates. An-
other pop-up will appear when down-
loading is complete.
2. After the system software update is complete, place the ignition switch in
the OFF position and leave the system
for 20 minutes without operating the
switches on the control panel and the
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5. Information and vehicle settings
steering wheel. Place the ignition switch
in the ON position and the updated
software will be available.
INFO:
The update may not be reflected if the
ignition switch is placed back in the ON
position before the 20 minute period has
passed.
How to update from the system
menu
WARNING
To operate the system for software
update, first park the vehicle in a safe
location.
System software updates can be down-
loaded manually via Wi-Fi or TCU (Tele-
matics Control Unit) from the system menu.
1. Connect to network via Wi-Fi to perform the software update via Wi-Fi connec-
tion.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30)
2. Push

5. Information and vehicle settings
or data usage may apply. INFINITI In-
TouchTMwith WiFi terms and conditions of
subscriber agreement apply. Included with
vehicle purchase 1 GB or 30 Day Trial on
equipped new INFINITI vehicles. If your
Vehicle is outside the scope of the initial
roadside assistance plan included with the
purchase of your Vehicle that applies for a
period of 48 months, without regard to
mileage from the date the Vehicle is deliv-
ered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put
into use, whichever is earlier you will be
responsible to the Service Provider for any
additional charges incurred by receiving
services through that roadside assistance
Service Provider.
The INFINITI names, logos and slogans are
trademarks owned by or licensed to Nissan
Motor Co. Ltd. or its North American
subsidiaries. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
For important safety information, system
limitations, and additional operating and
feature information, see dealer, owner’s
manual, or https://www.infinitiusa.com/in-
touch/legal.html.INFINITI INTOUCHTMSERVICES
FEATURES
INFINITI InTouchTMServices provides var-
ious types of information and services by
connecting your vehicle to the INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices Data Center and
INFINITI InTouchTMServices Response Cen-
ter using the TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
installed in your vehicle.
If equipped, your vehicle may include
INFINITI InTouch
TMconnected features
and services such as emergency SOS calling,
Automatic Collision Notification, Wi-Fi, Re-
mote Services, Navigation, Bluetooth® and
more. For complete information about your
INFINITI InTouch
TMfeatures and services,
please visit www.infinitiusa.com/intouch.
For frequently asked questions, please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/intouch/faq.
WARNING
. Please note that the Automatic Colli-
sion Notification service and Emer-
gency Call function cannot be used in
the following conditions:
— Emergency functions and services will not be available without a paid
subscription to INFINITI InTouch
TM
Services.
— The INFINITI InTouch
TMServices
network system is disabled.
— The vehicle moves outside the ser- vice area where the TCU (Tele-
matics Control Unit) is connected
to the system.
— The vehicle is outside the area where the cellular network service
is receivable.
— The vehicle is in a location with poor signal reception such as tunnels,
underground parking garages, be-
hind buildings or in mountainous
areas.
— The line is busy.
— The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) or other systems of your vehicle are
not working properly.
— It may not be possible to make an emergency call depending on the
severity of a collision and/or emer-
gency.
. Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Indivi-
duals who use a pacemaker should
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5. Information and vehicle settings
accessed by pushing the in-vehicle E-Call
(SOS) button. Roadside Assistance may
also be used in conjunction with the
Emergency Assistance service, if war-
ranted.
For details of the E-Call (SOS) button
operation, refer to the vehicle Owner’s
Manual.
Notice to Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone users
The Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
will be disabled and not be able to take
phone calls while the vehicle is connected to
the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices Response
Specialists or the emergency support staff at
the INFINITI Response Center.
This is to avoid various services by INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices Response Specialists
(such as route guidance) and INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices emergency support
staff being interrupted by incoming calls.
Incoming phone calls received while the
vehicle is connected to the Service Center
will not be listed in the call history of the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
However those incoming calls may be listed
in the call history of your mobile phone,
depending on its capabilities. After discon- necting communication with the INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices Response Specialist or
INFINITI InTouchTMServices emergency
support staff, check the incoming call history
on your mobile phone when it is safe to do
so.
Service application
A separately purchased INFINITI InTouchTM
Services subscription is required. For de-
tailed information, contact an INFINITI
retailer or refer to the following INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices website:
www.infinitiusa.com/intouch (for U.S.)
www.infiniti.ca/intouch/en/ (for Canada)
INFO:
If the vehicle is owned by another person
and is resold, the subscription for this service
must be canceled and all data stored on the
device must be deleted.
Operating tips
WARNING
. Use the INFINITI InTouchTMServices
after stopping your vehicle in a safe
location. If you have to use the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices 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 with the INFINITI InTouch
TM
Services, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
. Do not use the INFINITI InTouch
TM
Services with the engine stopped. Doing
so may discharge the vehicle battery.
. The INFINITI InTouch
TMServices cannot
be used under the following conditions:
— The INFINITI InTouch
TMServices sub-
scription has expired.
— The vehicle is outside the area where the cellular network service is recei-
vable.
— The vehicle is in a location with poor signal reception such as tunnels,
underground parking garages, behind
buildings or in mountainous areas.
— The line is busy.
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SiriusXM® TRAVEL LINK (if so
equipped)
This service provides real-time information
regarding current weather, fuel prices, park-
ing information, sports scores, movie times
and stock tickers.
It is necessary to subscribe to use the
SiriusXM® Travel Link information.
The SiriusXM® Travel Link is broadcast to
the vehicle by SiriusXM® Radio.
WARNING
SiriusXM® Travel Link information is not
a substitute for attentive driving.
Weather conditions change constantly
and emergency situations can arise with-
out warning. Relying only on SiriusXM®
Travel Link information could result in
serious personal injury.
VIEWING SiriusXM® TRAVEL
LINK
SiriusXM® Radio and SiriusXM® Travel Link
subscriptions are sold separately or as a
package, and are continuous until you call
SiriusXM® to cancel. See SiriusXM® Custo-
mer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com (for U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca
(for Canada). SiriusXM® Travel Link is
available in select markets.
For more information, refer to the Sir-
iusXM® website or call Listener Care.
SiriusXM® website:
For U.S.
www.siriusxm.com/travellink
For Canada
http://www.siriusxm.ca/siriusxm-traf-
fic-services/ (English)
http://www.siriusxm.ca/fr/services-
siriusxm-traffic/ (French)
Listener Care:
For U.S.
1-877-447-0011
For Canada
1-877-438-9677
INFO:
. If a subscription is not active for Sir-
iusXM® Travel Link, a message appears
on the display and information will not be
available. .
SiriusXM® Travel Link information (such
as Weather, Fuel, Parking, etc.) is avail-
able only for areas that the SiriusXM®
provides this information.
. Not all vehicles or devices are capable of
receiving all services offered by Sir-
iusXM®. Data displays and individual
product availability vary by vehicle hard-
ware. Current information and features
may not be available in all locations, or
on all receivers. SiriusXM® is not re-
sponsible for any errors or inaccuracies in
the data services or their use in the
vehicle.
USING SiriusXM® TRAVEL LINK
1. Push

5. Information and vehicle settings
Apple CarPlay®
WARNING
.Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your iPhone® to the ve-
hicle or operating your connected
iPhone® for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Apple CarPlay®, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Apple CarPlay® by connecting a
compatible iPhone® to your vehicle using a
USB cable.
With Apple CarPlay®, your in-vehicle sys-
tem can be used as a display and a controller
for some of the iPhone® functions. Apple
CarPlay® features Siri® which enables op-
erations via voice controls. Visit Apple.com
for information about the functions that are
available and details about Apple’s privacy
policy.
Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while Apple CarPlay® is in use. Carrier charges
may apply to use Apple CarPlay®.
COMPATIBILITY
The following iPhone® models support
Apple CarPlay®.
Model
Firmware version
iPhone® 5 or la-
ter iOS 8.4 or later
Refer to the Apple website for more infor-
mation.
INFO:
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Apple CarPlay® will take the place of
your Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. Phone menu and access to the con-
nected phone through Voice Recognition
System will be disabled while Apple
CarPlay® is connected. To access your
phone, use the Siri® function or select
the phone icon in the Apple CarPlay® top
menu screen. .
When setting a route on the navigation
system (if so equipped), if you set a
destination with Apple CarPlay®, the
route setting of the navigation system
will be cancelled.
CONNECTING iPhone®
INFO:
To connect your iPhone® with the in-vehicle
system, it is recommended to use the Apple
Lightning
TMcable (Mfi certified) that was
provided with your iPhone®.
1. Connect the iPhone® to the USB con- nection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion ports and AUX (auxiliary) input
jack” (page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
2. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear on the
upper display. Touch [Yes] to use Apple
CarPlay®.
3. Apple CarPlay® starts and the Apple CarPlay® screen appear on the upper
display.
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