5. Information
.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, use the Google
Assistant function or select the phone
icon in the Android Auto top menu
screen.
INITIAL Android Auto SETTINGS
Before using Android Auto, the Android
Auto App must be downloaded on your
Android phone.
Download the Android Auto App from the
Google Play store on your Android phone.
It may be necessary to operate the Android
phone when connected first.
Depending on the selection, such as ap-
proval, 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” (page 2-8)
2. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear. Touch
[Yes] to use Android Auto.
INFO:
.If you do not wish to display theStartup 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 5-24)
.If your Android phone is connected to the in-vehicle system via Bluetooth®,
your phone’s Bluetooth® will be
turned on automatically when An- droid Auto is activated. Keep the
Bluetooth® turned on to use the
phone functions.
.Some functions of Android Auto are
not available if the Bluetooth® is not
connected.
3. The Android Auto top menu screen will appear. The Android phone functions
displayed on the screen should now be
operable using the in-vehicle system.
INFO:
. While Android Auto is activated on the
Android phone, the phone operations,
such as making or receiving calls, can
only be done with Android Auto.
. Depending on the device, an Android
phone requires MTP mode to be selected
in the USB transfer setting.
. After exiting the Android Auto screen,
return to the Android Auto screen by
taking one of the following actions.
— Touch [
] on the Launch Bar.
— Touch [Smartphone Connection] on the information screen, and then touch
[Android Auto].
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Android Auto SYSTEM LIMITA-
TIONS
For all features of Android Auto to operate
correctly, it is necessary to have a compa-
tible Android phone, a cellular connection
and a data plan.
When Android Auto is operating, system
performance is affected by the strength of
the cellular connection or performance of
the phone itself. If performance of the
system decreases:. Disconnect and reconnect your phone
. Close all apps and restart them
. Cycle phone power off/on to restart
It should also be confirmed that the latest
version of both Android OS and the Android
Auto App are installed on the cellular phone.
Functionality of Android Auto may decrease
or be lost if there are changes to operating
systems, hardware, software or other tech-
nologies central to supporting the system
that are outside of INFINITI’s control. Chan-
ging government regulations may also affect
the operation of Android Auto.
SIRI® EYES FREE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Apple Siri® Eyes Free personal assistant can
be accessed from the vehicle. Siri® Eyes Free
can be accessed in Siri® Eyes Free mode to
reduce user distraction. In this mode, Siri®
Eyes Free is available for interaction by voice
control. After connecting a compatible Apple
device by using Bluetooth®, Siri® Eyes Free
can be activated by pushing and holding
<
> on the steering wheel.
Siri® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
INFO:
. Some Siri® Eyes Free functions, such as
opening apps, may not be available
during driving.
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to elim-
inate the surrounding noises (traffic
noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which
may prevent the system from recogniz-
ing the voice commands correctly. .
For functions that can be used in Siri®
Eyes Free, please refer to the Apple
website.
REQUIREMENTS
Visit www.apple.com/ios/siri for details
about device compatibility.
Siri® must be enabled on the phone. Please
check phone settings.
If the device has a lock screen, Siri® must be
accessible from the lock screen. Please check
phone settings.
SIRI® EYES FREE ACTIVATION
Siri® Eyes Free function can be activated
using <>on the steering wheel.“Control buttons and touch screen
display” (page 2-2)
1. Connect a Siri® Eyes Free enabled iPhone® to the vehicle.
“Setting devices” (page 2-17)
2. After the Bluetooth® connection is es- tablished, push and hold <
>on the
steering wheel to activate the Siri® Eyes
Free function.
5. Information
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vice areas.
— This system makes no distinction be- tween limited traffic control and total
control (blockage). It may show an
indirect route even if the road is
usable.
— Even if the ferry preference is set to OFF, 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 Wi-Fi connection (if so
equipped) or a TCU (Telematics Control
Unit), 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 exhaust gases; they contain
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness 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.
Map data can be updated via USB, Wi-Fi (if
so equipped) or a 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
Automatic map update
The map data can be updated using the TCU
(Telematics Control Unit).
1. Push
8. Troubleshooting guide
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.
Contact an INFINITI retailer or visit www.infinitiusa.
com/bluetooth/ to check compatibility.
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
the control panel or <>on the steering wheel.
The outgoing voice volume is too loud/soft. Adjust the volume from volume adjustment screen.
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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8. Troubleshooting guide
SIRI® EYES FREE
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot access Siri® Eyes Free using <
>
on the steering wheel. Check if a Bluetooth® connection is established between the iPhone® and the system.
Check if Siri® is enabled on the device. On your phone, go to Siri® setting.
Check that Siri® can be accessed from the device lock screen. This can be set in the settings menu of your
phone.
Audio source does not change automati-
cally to iPod® or Bluetooth® audio mode. For best results, use the native music app. Performance of music control function while using Podcasts,
Audiobook or other third party music apps may vary.
For best results, play media already stored on your device. Streaming music or playback from cloud
storage may degrade performance.
Switch the source manually by pushing