2021 INFINITI QX80 Volume

2 Getting started
Control buttons and touch screen display ................ 2-2Control buttons and functions ................................ 2-2
Dual display ................................................................... 2-3
INFINITI controller (Type A) (if so equipped) ...... 2-4
INFINITI controller (Type B) (if so equipped) ...... 2-5
Steering wheel switches (Type A) (if
so equipped) .................................................................. 2-6
Steering wheel switches (Type B) (if
so equipped) ................................................................... 2-7
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection ports and
AUX (auxiliary) input jack (if so equipped) ........... 2-8
USB connection ports (if so equipped) ................. 2-9
Starting system ............................................................... 2-10 Start-up screen (if so equipped) ........................... 2-10
Log-in screen (if so equipped) ............................... 2-10
Touch panel operation .................................................. 2-10
Basic operation ................................................................ 2-11 Main screen operations ........................................... 2-11 Adjusting and turning ON/OFF settings ......... 2-12
How to input letters and numbers ..................... 2-12
How to operate dual display ...................................... 2-13 Upper touch screen display (upper display) ..... 2-13
Lower touch screen display (lower display) .... 2-17
How to view and operate MENU screen ............... 2-18
Functions disabled while driving ............................... 2-20
System settings .............................................................. 2-22 Settings menu .......................................................... 2-22
Connections settings .............................................. 2-28
Volume and Beeps settings .................................. 2-32
Clock settings ........................................................... 2-32
Screen settings ........................................................ 2-34
Language setting .................................................... 2-35
Units settings ........................................................... 2-35
Keyboard type settings ......................................... 2-35
Return all settings to default ............................... 2-35
Quick setting menu screen ................................... 2-35

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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.

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(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)
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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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SYSTEM SETTINGS
The system settings can be changed for personal convenience.
SETTINGS MENU
Push

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.Accessibility may be disabled depending
on radio wave reception.
. When the automatic connection is active
on your device and the Network Name
(SSID) is already registered, turning
[Vehicle Hotspot] on will automatically
connect the device to the vehicle.
. The other wireless communication may
cause interference with the Wi-Fi Hot-
spot function and a delay may occur.
. When operating the device in the vehicle,
always obey the legal requirements in
the state or province where you are
driving.
Displaying USB device information
The information of the connected USB
device can be viewed.
“USB memory device player”
(page 3-24)
1. Push

2. Getting started
Available setting items
Setting
itemAction
[Day/
Night] Adjust the upper and lower
display brightness. Toggle the
map color (if so equipped) be-
tween the day screen and night
screen.
[Bass] Adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance by touching
[+]/[-], [L]/[R] or [R]/[F].
[Treble]
[Balance]
[Fade]
[Volume &
Beeps] This turns on and off, as well as
adjusts, the volume for various
functions including, phone, na-
vigation voice guidance (if so
equipped), as well as system
beeps.
“Volume and Beeps set-
tings” (page 2-32)
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