2021 INFINITI QX80 Infiniti Connection

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Push to go back to the previous screen.
(models with
Around View® Monitor system)
Push to view the Around View® Moni-
tor screen.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for
details.
Push and hold to control the brightness.
“Screen settings” (page 2-34)
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> (models without Around View®
Monitor system)
Push for brightness control.
“Screen settings” (page 2-34)

Push to enter the selected item.
Models with navigation system:
If this button is pushed while a map is
displayed, the shortcut menu is shown
on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
Models without navigation system:
When this button is pushed when no
item is selected, the shortcut menu is
shown on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
Center dial/Slide switch
Slide or turn to select an item on the
upper display or to adjust a setting
(volume, brightness, etc.).
Models with navigation system:
While the map screen is displayed,
adjust the map scale by turning the dial.
“Changing scale of map” (page 6-7)
While the map screen is displayed, scroll
the map screen by sliding the switch.
“Moving map” (page 6-6)
INFO:
While Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto
screen is displayed on the upper display,
<
/OK>, <>and Center dial/Slide
switch can operate Apple CarPlay® or
Android Auto screen.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-18)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-22)
INFINITI CONTROLLER (Type B)
(if so equipped)
The INFINITI controller operates the upper
display.

2. Getting started
(models with
Around View® Monitor system)
Push to view the Around View® Moni-
tor screen.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for
details.
Push and hold to control the brightness.
“Screen settings” (page 2-34)
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> (models without Around View®
Monitor system)
Push for brightness control. Push and
hold to turn the display on/off (for the
upper and lower displays).
“Screen settings” (page 2-34)
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Push to go back to the previous screen.

Push to enter the selected item.
Models with navigation system:
If this button is pushed while a map is
displayed, the shortcut menu is shown
on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
Models without navigation system:
If this button is pushed when no item is
selected, the shortcut menu is shown on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
Center dial/Slide switch
Slide or turn to select an item on the
upper display or to adjust a setting
(volume, brightness, etc.).
Models with navigation system:
While the map screen is displayed,
adjust the map scale by turning the dial.
“Changing scale of map” (page 6-7)
While the map screen is displayed, scroll
the map screen by sliding the switch.
“Moving map” (page 6-6)
INFO:
While Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto
screen is displayed on the upper display,
<
/OK>, <>and Center dial/Slide
switch can operate Apple CarPlay® or
Android Auto screen.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-18)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-22)
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
(Type A) (if so equipped)
The steering wheel switches mainly control
the upper display (volume adjustment,
menu selection, voice recognition, Hands-
Free Phone).
<> (BACK)
Push this switch during a setting opera-
tion to return to the previous screen.

Tilt to select an item on the screen. Push
to enter the selected item.
Audio operations are possible by tilting
the switch.
“Steering wheel mounted audio
control (Type A)” (page 3-12)
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Models with navigation system:
When this switch is pushed while a map
is displayed, the shortcut menu is shown
on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
Models without navigation system:
When this switch is pushed when no
item is selected, the shortcut menu is
shown on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
<-+> (Volume control)
Push to adjust the volume.
<> (TALK)
Push to use the Voice Recognition
System.
“Giving voice commands”
(page 7-2)
Pushing and holding this switch will
allow various operations depending on
the conditions.
- While using the Voice Recognition
System, exit the voice recognition ses-
sion.
“Giving voice commands”
(page 7-2)
- When Apple CarPlay® or Android
Auto is active, start a Siri® or Google Assistant session.
“Siri® operation” (page 5-19)“Google AssistantTMoperation”
(page 5-24)
- When your iPhone® is connected to
in-vehicle system via Bluetooth® with
Apple CarPlay® not used, Siri® Eyes
Free is activated.
“Siri® Eyes Free” (page 5-26)
- When the Voice Recognition System,
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto is not
used with no Bluetooth® device con-
nected, the Bluetooth® connection
screen is displayed.
“Setting devices” (page 2-28)
<> (PHONE)
Push to display the Hands-Free Phone
operation screen.
When you receive a phone call, push this
switch to answer the call.
“4. Hands-Free Phone”
Pushing and holding this switch will
start a voice recognition session for
making a phone call.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
(Type B) (if so equipped)
The steering wheel switches mainly control
the upper display (volume adjustment,
menu selection, voice recognition, Hands-
Free Phone).
<> (BACK)
Push this switch during a setting opera-
tion to return to the previous screen.

Tilt to select an item on the screen. Push
to enter the selected item.
Audio operations are possible by tilting
the switch.
“Steering wheel mounted audio
control (Type B)” (page 3-12)
2. Getting started
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2. Getting started
When this switch is pushed while a map
is displayed, the shortcut menu is shown
on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
<-+>(Volume control)
Push to adjust the volume.
<> (TALK)
Push to use the Voice Recognition
System.
“Giving voice commands”
(page 7-2)
Pushing and holding this switch will
allow various operations depending on
the conditions.
- While using the Voice Recognition
System, exit the voice recognition ses-
sion.
“Giving voice commands”
(page 7-2)
- When Apple CarPlay® or Android
Auto is active, start a Siri® or Google
Assistant session.
“Siri® operation” (page 5-19)“Google AssistantTMoperation”
(page 5-24)
- When your iPhone® is connected to
in-vehicle system via Bluetooth® with
Apple CarPlay® not used, Siri® Eyes Free is activated.
“Siri® Eyes Free” (page 5-26)
- When the Voice Recognition System,
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto is not
used with no Bluetooth® device con-
nected, the Bluetooth® connection
screen is displayed.
“Setting devices” (page 2-28)
<> (PHONE)
Push to display the Hands-Free Phone
operation screen.
When you receive a phone call, push this
switch to answer the call.
“4. Hands-Free Phone”
Pushing and holding this switch will
start a voice recognition session for
making a phone call.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORTS AND AUX (aux-
iliary) INPUT JACK (if so equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with USB connection
ports and an AUX input jack. When con-
nected, the in-vehicle audio system can play
audio contents from the compatible device.
The USB connection ports and the AUX
input jack are located in the center console
box.
AUX (Auxiliary) input jack:
Connect an audio player that accepts a
1/8 in (3.5 mm) TRS connector (such as
an MP3 player etc.) to play music.
USB connection port:
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-
droid Auto.
USB connection port (for USB Type-C
only):
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
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Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-
droid Auto.
NOTE:
. Refer to your AUX and USB device
manufacturer’s owner information re-
garding the proper use and care of the
device.
. The USB connection ports can be used
for charging the connected USB device
(maximum output up to 5 volts, 2.4 A).
For USB connection port (for USB Type-
C only), maximum output is up to 5
volts, 3.0 A. The USB device will be
charged continuously while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Some USB devices cannot be charged
according to their specifications.
. Cables made by Apple Inc. should be
used to connect electronic devices mar-
keted by Apple Inc.
USB CONNECTION PORTS (if so
equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with USB connection
ports. When connected, the in-vehicle audio
system can play audio contents from the
compatible device. USB connection ports are located on the
center console or the lower part of the
instrument panel.
USB connection port (for USB Type-C
only):
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-
droid Auto.
USB connection port:
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-droid Auto.
NOTE:
. Refer to your USB device manufac-
turer’s owner information regarding
the proper use and care of the device.
. The USB connection port can be used for
charging the connected USB device
(maximum output up to 5 volts, 2.4 A).
For USB connection port (for USB Type-
C only), maximum output is up to 5
volts, 3.0 A. The USB device will be
charged continuously while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Some USB devices cannot be charged
according to their specifications.
. Cables made by Apple Inc. should be
used to connect electronic devices mar-
keted by Apple Inc.
2. Getting started
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2. Getting started
STARTING SYSTEM
The system starts when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
START-UP SCREEN (if so
equipped)
The start-up screen is displayed when the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position.
After an animated start-up screen is dis-
played, a message screen will be displayed.
Touch [OK] after reading and agreeing to
the message displayed on the screen. If you
do not agree to the message, some of the
functions on the system will be disabled.
NOTE:
Do not keep the system running with the
engine stopped. Doing so may discharge the
vehicle battery. When you use the system,
always keep the engine running.
INFO:
Once you select [Decline] on the start-up
screen, the [OK]/[Decline] screen will not be
displayed for 30 days.
LOG-IN SCREEN (if so equipped)
Three unique users can be recognized by the
vehicle, with personal settings linked to the
Intelligent Key assigned to each user. When
[Welcome Message] is ON, a welcome
message screen is displayed with the de-
tected user’s name each time the system
starts.
“Setting INFINITI InTuition feature”
(page 5-31)
When an Intelligent Key is used for the first
time, the vehicle will prompt the user to
create a new registration with a guidance on
the lower display.
“User registration” (page 5-29)
1. The system starts when the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position. A
welcome message screen is displayed.
2. Check the message that is displayed on the screen. If the name shown in the
welcome message is incorrect, touch to
select the preferred user. Touching [
]
or [INFINITI InTuition] on the MENU
screen can also change the user.
“How to view and operate MENU
screen” (page 2-18)
TOUCH PANEL OPERATION
Basic touch panel operation methods are
explained here.
. Touch
Example
Select and execute the selected key on
the screen.
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.Swipe
Menu screen pages will skip to the next
page.
. Drag
Drag up or down to scroll. You can scroll
up and down a list screen. Models with navigation system:
Various further operations are possible for a
map screen.
“Operating with touch panel operation”
(page 6-6).
BASIC OPERATION
MAIN SCREEN OPERATIONS
The following operations are generally avail-
able on the various screen. . Displaying previous screen
Touch [] to return to the screen
displayed previously.
. Vertical scrolling
2. Getting started
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2. Getting started
Example
Drag the scroll bar up or down to scroll
the message or list up or down.
Indicates the number of the list items.
Touch []or[] to skip to the
previous or next page.
INFO:
Depending on the screens, swiping on the
touch screen can scroll pages vertically or
horizontally. . Scrolling list by selecting alphabet
Touch a preferred location within the
alphabetical list.
The detailed alphabetical list will be
shown. Touch to scroll the list items to
the section that begins with the letter
selected.
ADJUSTING AND TURNING ON/
OFF SETTINGS
Example
Touch adjustment keys, such as [-]/[+], etc.,
to adjust each item. Each time a key is
touched, the indicator moves along the bar.
For items with [ON] indicator, touch the
menu item to turn on/off the setting. The
indicator light will turn on when the setting is
turned on.
HOW TO INPUT LETTERS AND
NUMBERS
Basic operations to enter letters and num-
bers are explained here.
Character and number input screens vary
depending on the conditions.
Character input screen
Entered characters are displayed.
Touch the preferred position to move
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