climate control INFINITI G 2011 User Guide

WARNING
●Do not disassemble or modify this system. If
you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or
electric shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack
of sound. Continued use of the system may
result in accident, fire or electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in the
system hardware, spill liquid on it, or notice
smoke or smell coming from it, stop using
the system immediately and contact your
nearest INFINITI retailer. Ignoring such con-
ditions may lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
● Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake to view the images on the
front center display screen using devices
connected to the auxiliary input jacks.
Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below 4°F (20°C)
and above 158°F (70°C)]. Operating this system
under these conditions may result in system
malfunctions.
1. “STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-7)
2, 6, 7, 10, 11. For navigation system control buttons (Refer to the sepa-
rate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
4. “PHONE ” Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System button (P. 4-84)
5. “
OFF ” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-7)
8. “AM·FM·SAT ” band selector button
(P. 4-38) 9. “DISC·AUX
” selector button (P. 4-38)
12. “INFO ” vehicle and navigation informa-
tion button (P. 4-7)
13. “SETTING ” button (P. 4-12)
Models with navigation system
SAA1523
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1. “AUX” button (P. 4-38)
2. “RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button
(P. 4-38)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
4. “
OFF ” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-7)
5. “INFO ” vehicle information button
(P. 4-7)
6. “DISC ” selector button (P. 4-38)
7. “STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-7)
8. “SETTING ” button (P. 4-12)
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not run-
ning (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will
use up all the battery power, and the engine will
not start.
Models without navigation system
SAA1524
Models with navigation system
SAA1541
Models without navigation system
SAA1508
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HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER
Choose an item on the display using the main
directional buttons
2(or additional directional
buttons
6with navigation system) or center
dial
3, and push the ENTERbutton1for
operation.
If you push the BACKbutton
4before the
setup is completed, the setup will be canceled
and/or the display will return to the previous
screen. This button can also be used to delete
characters that have been input.
After the setup is completed, push the BACK
button
4and return to the previous screen.
For the VOICEbutton
5functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (models
with navigation system)
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display
may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp
object. If the glass screen breaks, do not
touch it. Doing so could result in an injury. ●
To clean the display, use a soft, dry cloth. If
additional cleaning is necessary, use a small
amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never use a rough cloth, alcohol, ben-
zine, thinner or 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. Contact with liquid
will cause the system to malfunction.
To ensure safe driving, some functions cannot
be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then
operate the navigation system.
WARNING
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving.
● Avoid using vehicle features that could dis-
tract you. If distracted, you could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Touch screen operation
With this system, the same operations as those
for the INFINITI controller are possible using the
touch screen operation.
Selecting the item :
Touch an item to select it. To select the “Audio”
settings, touch the “Audio” area
1on the
screen.
Touch the “BACK”
2key to return to the
previous screen.
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MENU OPTIONS (models with
navigation system)
The start menu can be displayed using the
menu control switch on the steering-wheel-
mounted controls.
1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is dis-played, push and hold the menu control
switch until the “Menu Options” screen
appears.
2. Highlight the preferred item by tilting the menu control switch up or down, and then
push the menu control switch to select it.
Available items
Destination/Route :
These items are for the navigation system. See
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual for details.
Info :
Displays the information screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the INFO
button.
Settings :
Displays the settings screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the SET-
TING button.
SAA1525SAA2476
Models with navigation system
SAA2477
Models without navigation system
SAA1510
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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the display
screen in menus. To select each key item,
highlight the preferred item using the INFINITI
controller and push the ENTER button.
Whenever a menu selection is made or menu
item is highlighted, different areas on the
screen provide you with important information.
See the following for details.
1. Header:
Shows the path used to get to the current
screen.
2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen.
3. UP/DOWN Movement indicator:
Shows that the INFINITI controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Menu Items Counter:
Shows the total number of items listed
across all pages for the current menu.
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted.
HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate
control system, fuel consumption and naviga-
tion system (if so equipped), push the STATUS
button. The following information will appear
when the STATUS button is pushed repeatedly.
Audio and Climate control system→Audio and
fuel economy →Audio and Navigation system
(if so equipped)
HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON
Push the “OFF” button to switch the
display brightness to the daytime mode or the
nighttime mode, and to adjust the display
brightness using the INFINITI controller while
the indicator is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
The display brightness can also be adjusted
using the brightness UP button (+)or bright-
ness DOWN button ().
Push and hold the “
OFF” button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Push the
button again to turn the display on.
HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON
The display screen shows vehicle and naviga-
tion (if so equipped) information for your con-
venience.
The information shown on the screen should be
a guide to determine the condition of the ve-
hicle. See the following for details.
VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS
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Vehicle information display
1. Push the INFO button on the control panel.
2. Select an item from the INFO menu.
3. After viewing or adjusting the informationon the following screens, push the BACK
button to return to the INFO menu.
See the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual for the following items:
●Where am I?
● Traffic Info
● Weather Info
● Map Update
● Navigation Version
Models with navigation system
SAA2478
Models without navigation system
SAA1511
SAA2479
Models with navigation system
SAA2480
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HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON
The display as illustrated will appear when the
SETTING button is pushed.
For navigation settings, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Audio settings
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Audio” key.
Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade :
To adjust the speaker tone quality and sound
balance, select the “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance”
or “Fade” key and adjust it with the INFINITI
controller.
These items can also be adjusted by pushing
and turning the AUDIO knob.
Speed Sensitive Vol. :
The audio system’s volume is increased with
the vehicle speed. Select the “Speed Sensitive
Vol.” and adjust the effect level with the INFINITI
controller. The Speed Sensitive Volume function
is turned off when the level is set to OFF.
Increasing the value will cause the volume to
increase faster with vehicle speed.
Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped) :
When this item is turned to ON, super high pitch
sound and super low pitch sound are empha-
sized and midrange sound is played naturally.
Driver’s Audio Stage (if so equipped) :
When this feature is turned to ON, better sound
will be provided to the driver’s position. The
Models with navigation system
SAA2485
Models without navigation system
SAA2740
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driver can enjoy a more crisp and clear sound
that is specialized for the driver’s position. The
effect of this feature depends on the type of
music that is played. For some music, it may be
difficult to realize the effect of this feature.
DivXRegistration Code (models with naviga-
tion system) :
The registration code for a device that is used to
download DivX files will be displayed on the
screen. If a disc is loaded or a USB memory is
connected to the audio system, this function
will not be activated.
Display Album Cover Art (models with naviga-
tion system) :
When this item is turned to ON, the album cover
image is displayed when playing iPod or MP3
music files through a CD, DVD or USB memory.
When the image is not properly embedded in
the file or device, the image will not be dis-
played.Phone settings (models with
navigation system)
For details of the “Phone” settings, see
“BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)” later in this
section.
Bluetooth settings (for models with
navigation system)
For details of the “Bluetooth” settings, see
“BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)” later in this
section.
Volume and Beeps settings (models
with navigation system)
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button, selecting the “Vol-
ume & Beeps” key.
Audio Volume :
To increase or decrease the audio volume,
select the “Audio Volume” and adjust it with the
INFINITI controller. You can also adjust the
audio volume by turning the VOLUME control
knob.
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Guidance Volume :
To adjust the guidance voice volume select the
“Guidance Volume” and adjust it with the
INFINITI controller.
You can also adjust the guidance voice volume
by turning the VOLUME control knob while voice
guidance is being announced.
Ringtone/Incoming Call/Outgoing Call :
For the details of these items, see
“BLUETOOTHHANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)” later in this
section.
Switch Beeps :
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a
beep sound when you use a button.
Guidance Voice :
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear
voice guidance in the navigation operation or in
other operations.
NOTE:
When the voice guidance is being announced
during audio playback, turning the volume knob
does not adjust the music level; it adjusts the
guidance volume level. If voice guidance is not
being heard, please check the Guidance Volume
level.
Button Beeps settings (models
without navigation system)
The “Button Beeps” screen will appear when
pushing the SETTINGbutton, selecting the “But-
ton Beeps” key with the INFINITI controller and
pushing the ENTERbutton.
Button Beeps :
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a
beep sound when you use a button.
Display settings (models with
navigation system)
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Display” key.
Display Adjustment :
To adjust the display settings, select the “Dis-
play Adjustment” key. The following settings
are available.
● Display
To turn off the screen, push the ENTER button
and turn the “Display” indicator off. The other
method is to push and hold the “
OFF”
button for more than 2 seconds.
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When any mode button is pushed with the
screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off automatically
5 seconds after the operation is finished.
To turn on the screen, set this item to the ON
position, or push and hold the “
OFF”
button.
● Brightness/Contrast/Background Color
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness” or “Contrast”
key.
Then, you can adjust the brightness and the
contrast using the INFINITI controller.
For information on the “Background Color” key,
refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
Color Theme :
Choose the theme color of the menu screen
from “Black”, “Brown” or “Silver”.
Display settings (models without
navigation system)
The “Display” screen will appear when pushing
the SETTING button, selecting “Display” key
with the INFINITI controller and pushing the
ENTER button.
Display :
To turn off the screen, push the ENTERbutton
and turn the “ON” indicator off.
When any mode button is pushed with the
screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off automatically
5 seconds after the operation is finished. To turn on the screen, set this item to the “ON”
position or push the “
” button.
Brightness/Contrast/Background Colour :
To adjust the brightness, contrast and back-
ground colour of the screen, select the appro-
priate “Brightness”, “Contrast” or “Background
Colour” key and push the ENTERbutton.
Then, you can adjust the brightness to “Darker”
or “Brighter”, and the contrast to “Lower” or
“Higher” using the INFINITI controller. Switch
the background colour to the daytime mode or
the nighttime mode by pushing the ENTER
button.
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