2021 INFINITI QX80 Infiniti Connection

BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Registration cannot be performed. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Bluetooth® audio device Owner’s
Manual.
Bluetooth® is disabled on device. Check that the Bluetooth® function is enabled on
device.
The PIN code is incorrect. Check the PIN code for the Bluetooth® audio
device that is to be registered.
Check that the PIN code for the Bluetooth®
audio device is consistent with that for the in-
vehicle audio system.
Another Bluetooth® device is used in the
vehicle. Turn off the other Bluetooth® device until the
registration is completed.
Music cannot be played back. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Bluetooth® audio device Owner’s
Manual.
The system is not set to the Bluetooth® audio
mode. Display the source menu screen, and select the
Bluetooth® audio mode.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)
Push / repeatedly and
select the Bluetooth® audio mode.
“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
A Bluetooth® adapter is turned off. Turn on a Bluetooth® adapter when it is used for a Bluetooth® audio device.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Playback stops. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ to check
Bluetooth® audio device compatibility.
A cellular call is active. This is not a malfunction.
Sound may cut out when a Bluetooth® audio
device is operated. Push
/ repeatedly and
select the Bluetooth® audio mode, and then
operate a function on the touch screen display of
the in-vehicle system instead of conducting the
operation on the Bluetooth® audio device.
Audio operation cannot be performed. A Bluetooth® audio device that does not support audio operations is in use.Visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ to check
Bluetooth® audio device compatibility.
An error occurs when connecting to a Blue-
tooth® audio profile. Turn the power source of the Bluetooth® audio
player off and on, and then resume connection
with the system.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
A cellular phone cannot be registered. The cellular phone is not compatible with the in- vehicle Hands-Free Phone System. Use a cellular phone compatible with the system. Visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ to check compat-
ibility.
Registration of the cellular phone has been
performed incorrectly. Check the registration procedure, and then register
the cellular phone again.
A cellular phone cannot be connected or is
disconnected after the registration is
completed. The Bluetooth® setting of the in-vehicle Hands-
Free Phone System is turned off.
Turn on the Bluetooth® setting of the system.
The Bluetooth® setting of the cellular phone is
turned off. Turn on the Bluetooth® setting of the cellular phone.
The remaining battery level of the cellular phone
is low. Charge the battery of the cellular phone.
The wireless Bluetooth® connection may be
disrupted depending on the location of the
cellular phone. Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded
by metal or far away from the in-vehicle Hands-Free
Phone System. Do not place the cellular phone close
to the seats or your body.
Registration of the cellular phone is not com-
pleted. Perform registration of the cellular phone.
A call to a particular phone number fails. If the system tries to make a call several times to the same phone number (for example: the party
does not respond to the call, the party is out of
the service area, or the call is abandoned before
the party responds), the system may reject a
request to make a call to the phone number. Turn off the cellular phone and turn it on again to
reset the connection.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize the con-
nection of a cellular phone.
The system does not receive or make a call. The cellular phone is not compatible with the in-
vehicle Hands-Free Phone System.
Use a cellular phone compatible with the system. Visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ to check compat-
ibility.
The cellular phone is not connected. Check the registration procedure, and then register the cellular phone again.
The phone operation is limited by the functions
(such as dial lock, etc.) of the registered cellular
phone. Remove any settings that are limiting use of the
cellular phone, and then perform registration again.
The other party cannot hear your voice.
The other party can hear your voice, but it
cracks or cuts out. Mute function is enabled. Verify mute function is disabled.
The cellular phone is not connected. Check the registration procedure, and then register
the cellular phone again.
The fan speed of the heater/air conditioner is
too fast. Decrease the fan speed of the heater/air conditioner.
The ambient noise level is excessive. (For
example: heavy rain, construction sites, inside a
tunnel, oncoming vehicles, etc.) Close the windows to shut out ambient noise.
The noise generated by driving the vehicle is too
loud. Reduce the vehicle speed.
The incoming voice volume is too loud/soft. Adjust the volume using >or <-+>on
the steering wheel.
The outgoing voice volume is too loud/soft. Adjust the volume from volume adjustment screen.
“Volume and Beeps settings” (page 2-32)
The voice is cut out or noise is heard during
a call. The wireless Bluetooth® connection may be
disrupted depending on the location of the
cellular phone. Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded
by metal or far away from the in-vehicle Hands-Free
Phone System. Do not place a cellular phone close to
the seats or your body.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
When a cellular phone is operated to make
a call, the hands-free function becomes
unavailable. Some models of a cellular phone do not switch
to the hands-free mode when they are operated
to make a call. This is not a malfunction. Make another call using the
hands-free function.
The other party’s voice cannot be heard.
There is no ringtone. The volume level is set to the minimum. Adjust the volume level.
“Volume and Beeps settings” (page 2-32)
A cellular phone is not connected. Check the registration procedure, and then register the cellular phone again.
Each volume level (ringtone, incoming voice
or outgoing voice) is different. Each volume level is not adjusted properly. Adjust each volume level properly.
The antenna display and remaining battery
level are different between the touch
screen display and a cellular phone screen.
Making or receiving a call is unavailable
even though the antenna display shows
that it is possible to do so. The antenna display varies depending on the
model of cellular phone.
This does not indicate a malfunction. The antenna
display and remaining battery level shown on the
touch screen display may be different from those
shown on the cellular phone screen. Use them as a
reference.
A voice cannot be heard clearly when using
a cellular phone behind tall buildings. Some structures such as tall buildings, etc. may
cause irregular reflection of radio waves or
completely shut out radio waves that are used
for cellular phones. Move to a place without tall buildings.
Noise is heard when using a cellular phone
under/near areas of elevated railroads,
high voltage electric power cables, traffic
signals, neon billboards, etc. Electromagnetic waves that are generated from
radio devices may adversely affect the cellular
phone.
This is not a malfunction.
Noise is heard in the sound from the audio
system while using a cellular phone. Radio waves that are generated from a cellular
phone may adversely affect the sound from the
audio system. This is not a malfunction.
Sound skips or stutters. The cellular phone may have turned on the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi). Turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Phonebook cannot be downloaded. An error occurred during the phone pairing process. Please delete the Bluetooth® pairing information
from both the cellular phone and vehicle system
before registering it again.
Phone does not support phonebook download
function. Visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ to check
compatibility.
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INFINITI INTOUCHTMSERVICES
(if so equipped)
Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
The system cannot connect
to the INFINITI InTouch
TM
Services Data Center. A subscription for the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices has not been estab-
lished. Sign up for a subscription to the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices. For details
about subscriptions, contact the INFINITI InTouchTMServices support line
at 1-855-444-7244.
“INFINITI InTouchTMServices features” (page 5-8)
The communication line is busy. Try again after a short period of time.
The vehicle is in a location where it is
difficult to receive radio waves. When the vehicle moves to an area where radio waves can be transmitted
sufficiently, communication will be restored. When the icon on the display
shows that the vehicle is inside the communication area, the system can be
used.
TCU (Telematics Control Unit) is not
turned on. If the antenna icon does not show that the vehicle is inside the
communication area despite the fact that the vehicle is in that location,
contact the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices support line at 1-855-444-7244.“INFINITI InTouchTMServices features” (page 5-8)
Radio wave reception is not sufficient
for TCU (Telematics Control Unit) op-
eration. When the vehicle moves to an area where radio waves can be transmitted
sufficiently, communication will be restored. When the icon on the display
shows that the vehicle is inside the communication area, the system can be
used.
Some of the items that are
displayed on the menu
screen cannot be selected. The vehicle is being driven and some
menu items are disabled.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake before
operating the menu screen items.
Some parts of the screen are
not displayed. The vehicle is being driven and some
menu items are disabled. Operate the system after stopping the vehicle in a safe location and applying
the parking brake.
The system does not an-
nounce information. The volume level is set to the minimum. Adjust the volume level by operating
>on the control panel or
<-+> on the steering wheel while the system is announcing information.
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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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