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3. Audio system
CD/USB MEMORY DEVICE
CARE AND CLEANING
CD (if so equipped)
. Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the
disc.
. Always place the discs in the storage
case when they are not being used.
. To clean a disc, wipe the surface from
the center to the outer edge using a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc
using a circular motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.
. A new disc may be rough on the inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges by rubbing the inner and outer
edges with the side of a pen or pencil as
illustrated.
USB MEMORY DEVICE
.Never touch the terminal portion of the
USB memory device.
. Do not place heavy objects on the USB
memory device.
. Do not store the USB memory device in
highly humid locations.
. Do not expose the USB memory device
to direct sunlight.
. Do not spill any liquids on the USB
memory device.
Refer to the USB memory device Owner’s
Manual for the details.
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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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setting of the navigation system will be
cancelled.
. The Phone menu and access to the
connected phone through the Voice
Recognition System will be disabled
while Android Auto is connected. To
access your phone, talk to your Google
Assistant or select the phone icon in the
Android Auto top menu screen.
INITIAL Android Auto SETTINGS
Before using Android Auto, download the
Android Auto app from the Google Play
store on your Android phone.
It may be necessary to operate the Android
phone when connecting first.
Depending on the selection on the connect-
ing Android phone, such as approval, some
of the features of Android Auto are not
available.
Android Auto OPERATION
Unlock your phone’s screen before connect-
ing your Android phone.
1. Connect your Android phone to the USB
connection 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 An-
droid Auto.
INFO:
.If you are using Android Auto or AppleCarPlay®, you can not start Android
Auto with the other Android phone.
To use the Android Auto with the
other Android phone, disconnect the
current device, or deactivate Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay® on the Con-
nections settings.
“Connections settings”
(page 2-28)
.If you do not wish to display the
Startup Information screen each time
you activate Android Auto, turn on [Don’t Ask Anymore] on the Startup
Information screen. The Startup In-
formation screen will not be displayed
from the next Android Auto activa-
tion. The Startup Information screen
can be set to appear again in the
Android Auto setting menu.
“Android Auto settings”
(page 5-25)
.The Bluetooth® setting of your An-
droid phone will be turned on and
connected to in-vehicle system auto-
matically when Android Auto is acti-
vated. Keep the Bluetooth® turned
on to use the phone functions.
.Some functions of Android Auto arenot available if the Bluetooth® is not
connected.
3. The Android Auto top menu screen will appear on the upper display. The Android
phone functions displayed on the screen
should now be operable using the in-
vehicle system.
4. To exit the Android Auto screen, touch [
] and then touch the key to return to
INFINITI InTouchTM.
5. Information and vehicle settings
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6. Navigation (if so equipped)
— Even if the ferry preference is set toOFF, a route that uses a ferry line
may be suggested.
HOW TO UPDATE MAP DATA
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF DEATH OR SER-
IOUS PERSONAL INJURY WHEN UP-
DATING THE MAP SOFTWARE:
If you choose to park the vehicle within
range of a TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
or 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 ex-
haust gases; they contain colorless and
odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon mon-
oxide is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness 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 map 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.
Navigation map data can be updated via
USB memory device, Wi-Fi (if so equipped)
or TCU (Telematics Control Unit).
Updating with USB memory
The navigation map data can be updated
with the latest information by downloading
a new map database to a USB memory
device and installing it in the vehicle.
For map update, use the USB memory with
the following specifications:
Supported media: USB2.0
Supported file system: FAT32
1. Push

12. Touch [Information] and then touch[System Information].
13. Touch [Map Update].
14. Touch [Update by USB device].
15. Touch [Install Map Update from USB].
16. Insert the USB memory into the USB connection port.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Confirm the contents of the message
and touch [Yes].
17. Touch [OK] after completing the update.
INFO:
.The navigation system cannot be operated while the map updates.
.Map data should be updated while the engine is running to prevent dis-
charge of the vehicle battery.
Updating using wireless LAN (Wi-
Fi) (if so equipped)
The map data can be updated using the
vehicle Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi communica-
tions can be made by using a Wi-Fi network,
smartphone, etc.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30) 1. Connect the vehicle to an available Wi-Fi
network.
2. Push

8. Troubleshooting guide
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 iOS available for the
system.
The connected USB extension cable is not
compatible with the system. Replace the USB extension cable if the system
still does not recognize the iPod® after recon-
necting the cable properly a number of times.
The cable is rapidly connected to or discon-
nected from the USB connection port. 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/file 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.
“iPod® Menu” (page 3-30)
An iPod® does not respond. There are too many files in a category. Decrease the number of files in a category (less than 65500 files).
The shuffle function is turned on. Turn off the shuffle function if many files are stored on the iPod®.
Music cannot be played back. A connector is not connected to the iPod®. Firmly connect the connector to the iPod®.
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8. Troubleshooting guide
USB MEMORY DEVICE
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize a USB device. A USB extension cable is used. Do not use a USB extension cable.
A USB hub is used. Do not use a USB hub.
A USB device is rapidly connected to or
disconnected from the USB connection port. Slowly connect or disconnect the USB device.
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8. Troubleshooting guide
Apple CarPlay®
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot start Apple CarPlay® though it is tethered to the
vehicle. The USB cable is not connected to the USB connection port. Properly connect the USB
cable to the USB connection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
Use an Apple LightningTMcable (Mfi certified) to connect your phone to the USB
connection port and check the cable that is not broken.
[Start-up Options] is set to [Never Start]. Change the setting to [Auto] or [Ask Every
Time].
“Apple CarPlay® settings” (page 5-21)
Apple CarPlay® setting is not active on your iPhone®. Turn on “CarPlay” on your
iPhone®.
The device is not compatible with Apple CarPlay®. Check the compatibility
requirements.
Apple CarPlay® performance decreases. For example, slow
connectivity or slow application functionality.
or
An error message appears when trying to access features of
Apple CarPlay®. A blank screen appears when trying to
access maps. Confirm you have a compatible iPhone®, a cellular connection and an active data plan.
Use an Apple Lightning
TMcable (Mfi certified) to connect your phone to the USB
connection port.
Phone’s performance or cellular connection. Disconnect and reconnect your phone.
Phone’s performance or cellular connection. Cycle phone power off/on to restart.
Cannot access Siri® using <
>on the steering wheel. The USB cable may not be properly connected. Disconnect and reconnect the USB
cable.
Siri® setting is not enabled on the phone. Turn on “Siri” on your phone.
Check that you are pushing and holding <
>instead of just pushing the switch to
initiate Siri® operation.
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