climate control INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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Illustrated table of contents
0Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system
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Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index 2
3
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10Table of
Contents
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-5BF1CCAC-1271-471E-83A1-FF109419BE46
SSI0671
1. Side ventilator (P.4-30)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-30)
4. Audio system (P.4-41)
5. Clock (P.2-42)
6. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-9)
— Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P.4-90, P.4-100) — Audio system (P.4-41)
7. Center display (P.4-3)/Navigation sys-
tem* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-39)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-41)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Trans-
mission models)
— Parking (P.5-20)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
13. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-31)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so
equipped) (P.2-44) or storage box (if
so equipped) (P.2-50)
— Power outlet (if so equipped)
(P.2-43)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmis-
sion models)
— Parking (P.5-20)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-40)
17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-41)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch (P.2-34)
Illustrated table of contents
0-11INSTRUMENT PANEL

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-4 Instruments and controls GUID-F966D69B-15F8-48D0-A86B-A60F682B16E9
SSI0671
1. Side ventilator (P.4-30)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-30)
4. Audio system (P.4-41)
5. Clock (P.2-42)
6. Center multi-function control panel — Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-9)
— Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P.4-90, P.4-100) — Audio system (P.4-41)
7. Center display (P.4-3)/Navigation sys-
tem* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-39)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-41)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Trans-
mission models)
— Parking (P.5-20)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
13. Automatic climate control system
(P.4-31)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so
equipped) (P.2-44) or storage box (if
so equipped) (P.2-50)
— Power outlet (if so equipped)
(P.2-43)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmis-
sion models)
— Parking (P.5-20)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-40)
17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-41)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch (P.2-34)INSTRUMENT PANEL

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems Safety note ............................................................. 4-3
Center multi-function control panel ......................... 4-3
How to use INFINITI controller ............................. 4-5
How to use touch screen (models with
navigation system) ............................................. 4-5
Menu options (models with
navigation system) ............................................. 4-7
How to select menus on the screen .................... 4-8
Vehicle information and settings ............................. 4-9
How to use STATUS button ................................. 4-9
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................................... 4-9
How to use INFO button ..................................... 4-9
How to use SETTING button .............................. 4-14
RearView monitor (if so equipped) ........................ 4-23
How to read displayed lines ............................. 4-24
How to park with predicted course lines ........... 4-24
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................................... 4-26
Predictive course line settings .......................... 4-29
How to adjust screen ....................................... 4-29
Operating tips .................................................. 4-29
Ventilators ............................................................ 4-30
Automatic climate control ..................................... 4-31
Automatic climate control (Type A) .................... 4-32 Automatic climate control (Type B) .................. 4-34
Automatic climate control (Type C) .................. 4-37
Operating tips ................................................. 4-40
In-cabin microfilter .......................................... 4-40
Servicing climate control ................................. 4-41
Audio system ....................................................... 4-41
Audio operation precautions ........................... 4-41
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...................................................... 4-57
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-62
USB input operation (if so equipped) .............. 4-66
Bluetooth ®
streaming audio (models with
navigation system) .......................................... 4-70
iPod ®
player operation (if so equipped) .......... 4-75
Music Box ®
(if so equipped) ........................... 4-77
Auxiliary input jacks (if so equipped) .............. 4-85
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning ......... 4-86
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ........................................................ 4-87
Antenna .......................................................... 4-89
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-89
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone System
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Regulatory information .................................... 4-91

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-B399574C-759D-4EDD-9D8B-240757C36DDF
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 conditions 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.
Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
− 4 8 F ( − 20 8 C) and above 158 8 F (70 8 C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions. GUID-7F90DABA-37C8-4571-9C5A-2974CEC5AA7A
SAA1523
Models with navigation system
1. “ STATUS ” status display button
(P.4-9)
2, 6, 7, 10, 11.
For navigation system control buttons
(Refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner ’ s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P.4-5)
4. “ PHONE ” Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free
Phone System button (P.4-90)
5. “
OFF ” brightness control and
display ON/OFF button (P.4-9)
8. “ AM·FM·SAT ” band selector button
(P.4-41) 9. “ DISC·AUX ” selector button (P.4-41)
12. “ INFO ” vehicle and navigation infor-
mation button (P.4-9)
13. “ SETTING ” button (P.4-14)
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
4-3SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA1524
Models without navigation system
1. “ AUX ” button (P.4-41)
2. “ RADIO AM·FM ” band selector button
(P.4-41)
3. INFINITI controller (P.4-5)
4. “
OFF ” brightness control and
display ON/OFF button (P.4-9)
5. “ INFO ” vehicle information button
(P.4-9)
6. “ DISC ” selector button (P.4-41)
7. “ STATUS ” status display button
(P.4-9)
8. “ SETTING ” button (P.4-14)
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start. SAA1541
Models with navigation system
SAA1508
Models without navigation system

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER GUID-7A498997-935F-4751-B393-57B01CF46DDF
Choose an item on the display using the
main directional buttons
* 2
(or additional
directional buttons
* 6
with navigation
system) or center dial
* 3
, and push the
ENTER button
* 1
for operation.
If you push the BACK button
* 4
before 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
* 4
and return to the previous
screen.
For the VOICE button
* 5
functions, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner ’ s
Manual.
HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN
(models with navigation system) GUID-6611C03E-CDBF-4D30-B540-4F9F66BCB2C5
CAUTION. The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. Do not touch the glass if
it breaks. 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, benzine, 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 distract you. If distracted, you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
Touch screen operation GUID-9E906F90-D180-4427-8288-7815C56B83FB
With this system, the same operations as
those for the INFINITI controller are possi-
ble using the touch screen operation.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]. Delete:
Deletes the last character that has been
input with one touch. Push and hold to
delete all of the characters.
. OK:
Completes character inputs.
Touch screen maintenance GUID-E3D8C2B3-B87F-4DBB-8AF4-655EF548D2BC
If you clean the display screen, use a dry,
soft cloth. If additional cleaning is neces-
sary, use a small amount of neutral
detergent with a soft cloth. Never spray
the screen with water or detergent. Dam-
pen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen. SAA1525
MENU OPTIONS (models with navi-
gation system) GUID-4E5C1330-69EB-4862-A681-1F1045FB93F1
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
displayed, 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. SAA2476
Available items GUID-924ADD2F-5CCF-4D9C-BA75-D6B9E03DFA00
Destination/Route: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
These items are for the navigation system.
See the separate Navigation System Own-
er ’ s Manual for details.
Info: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays the information screen. It is the
same screen that appears when you push
the INFO button.
Settings: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Displays the settings screen. It is the same
screen that appears when you push the
SETTING button.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-8 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2477
Models with navigation system
SAA1510
Models without navigation system HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN GUID-7F980AEB-984A-4A26-A3B2-C2F82F17CC7C
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
highlighted.

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HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON GUID-64A6F917-0639-4B80-BF56-87E9EAC3685D
To display the status of the audio, climate
control system, fuel consumption and
navigation system (if so equipped), push
the STATUS button. The following informa-
tion 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 CON-
TROL AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON GUID-2136B18E-AA9F-4F73-9A81-A7FF560CFDA3
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 con-
troller while the indicator is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
The display brightness can also be ad-
justed using the brightness UP button (+)
or brightness DOWN button ( − ) (if so
equipped).
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 GUID-2D1D4301-035F-45BA-BBD9-7472A6872E65
The display screen shows vehicle and
navigation (if so equipped) information
for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen
should be a guide to determine the
condition of the vehicle. See the following
for details. SAA2478
Models with navigation system
SAA1511
Models without navigation system
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
4-9VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS