2022 INFINITI Q50 display

DUAL DISPLAY
The upper touch screen display (upper dis-
play) can display various information. The
lower touch screen display (lower display)
can be used for various operations.
Both displays can be operated with the
touch panel operation.
Example
Upper touch screen display (upper dis-
play)
Display Information, view monitor sys-
tem, navigation system (if so equipped).
“Upper touch screen display (upper
display)” (page 2-12)
“6. Navigation”
See the vehicle Owner’s Manual for
details of the view monitor system.
Lower touch screen display (lower dis-
play)
Provides touch screen controls for var-
ious vehicle features including the navi-
gation system (if so equipped), audio
system and the heater and air-condi-
tioner, etc.
“Lower touch screen display (lower
display)” (page 2-16)
Heater and air conditioner buttons
Allow you to control the heater and air
conditioner. For details, refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Lower display menu buttons
Push

2. Getting started
The screen may become distorted by strong
magnetic fields.
Maintenance of display:
CAUTION
.To clean the display, stop the vehicle
in a safe location.
. Clean the display with the ignition
switch in the OFF position. If the
display is cleaned while the ignition
switch is in the ON position, uninten-
tional operation may occur.
. To clean the display, never use a
rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner
and any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent. They
will scratch or deteriorate the panel.
. Do not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Con-
tact with liquid will cause the system
to malfunction.
. When cleaning the display, use the
dedicated cleaning cloth.
. Before cleaning, wipe away any sand or
dust from the surface of the display and shake out the exclusive cloth in order to
prevent damaging the display.
. If the display is heavily soiled, moisten
the dedicated cleaning cloth and then
clean the display. If the exclusive cloth is
moistened, be sure to dry it out suffi-
ciently before storing it. Color may be
transferred to objects that it comes in
contact with.
. The dedicated cleaning cloth retains its
cleaning properties even if it is washed
repeatedly.
. When washing the exclusive cloth, be
sure to rinse it thoroughly so that no
detergent remains.
. When ironing the exclusive cloth, iron
using a low temperature setting 176 to
248 °F (80 to 120°C).
INFINITI CONTROLLER (Type A)
(if so equipped)
The INFINITI controller operates the upper
display.

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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 2-33)
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> (models without Around View®
Monitor system)
Push for brightness control.
“Screen settings” (page 2-33)

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 2-12)
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 2-12)
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 2-33)
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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 2-33)
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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 2-12)
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 2-12)
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
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 ” (page 3-12)
Models with navigation system:
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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 2-12)
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 2-12)
<-+> (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 5-20)“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 2-27)
<> (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.
USB connection ports:
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.
2. Getting started
2-7

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
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 2-17)
TOUCH PANEL OPERATION
Basic touch panel operation methods are
explained here.
. Touch
Example
Select and execute the selected key on
the screen.
2. Getting started
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2. Getting started
.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.
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2. Getting started
Character input screen
Entered characters are displayed.
Touch the preferred position to move
the character input position.
Touch to delete the last character
entered.
Touch and hold to delete all the char-
acters entered.
Touch to change the type of keyboard.
Touch to switch between the uppercase
and lowercase character input screen.
Touch to enter a space.
Touch to enter a character.
Touch to confirm the entry.
Number input screen
Entered numbers are displayed.
Touch the preferred position to move
the character input position.
Touch to delete the last number en-
tered.
Touch and hold to delete all the numbers
entered.
Touch to enter a number.
Touch to confirm the entry.
HOW TO OPERATE DUAL DIS-
PLAY
UPPER TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
(upper display)
The upper touch screen display (upper dis-
play) mainly displays the information, the
view monitor system or the navigation map
(if so equipped) screen.
For operating the upper display, touch the
display directly, push the steering wheel
switch or use the INFINITI controller.
Shortcut menu
The shortcut menu can be displayed on the
upper display.
Models with navigation system:
The shortcut menu may differ according to
the map scrolling or the map displaying the
current position.
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