instrument panel INFINITI G37 2012 Owner's Manual

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SPA2307
TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH GUID-BCABAA60-C50F-4B99-A671-C5B458908C70
The trunk lid release switch
* A
is located
on the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch down as illustrated. To close, push
the trunk lid down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent
Key. (See “ Intelligent Key system ” (P.3-7)
or “ Remote keyless entry system ” (P.3-14).) SPA2324
Sedan
SPA2404
Coupe TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH GUID-AB75BB73-3726-4D2C-9626-F05BAA5D3FD6
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch when the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob position.
(See “ Intelligent Key system ” (P.3-7).)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-40 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsodors such as pulp or chemicals and
exhaust gas such as gasoline or diesel.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, for the first 5 minutes, the recircula-
tion mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt
and pollen from entering the vehicle and
cleans the air inside of the vehicle with
Plasmacluster ®
ion that are emitted from
the ventilator.
After 5 minutes, the sensor detects outside
odors and exhaust gas and automatically
alternates between the recirculation mode
and outside air circulation mode.
OPERATING TIPS GUID-05B14404-70B8-489F-89C7-C5767F0AC7CE
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate
for a maximum of 150 seconds. This is not
a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air will flow normally from
the foot outlets. SIC2768
The sunload sensor
* A
on the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant tempera-
ture. Do not put anything on or around this
sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER GUID-25EB7DE1-36F7-4B0F-9FD5-D23071134FE8
Type A and B:
The climate control system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure the air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates
efficiently, replace the filter in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in the
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide.
To replace the filter, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if air flow is
extremely decreased or when windows fog
up easily when operating heater or air
conditioning system.
Type C:
The climate control system is equipped
with a natural grape seed polyphenol filter
which collects and neutralizes dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure that the air
conditioner heats, defogs and ventilates
efficiently, replace the filter in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in the
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide.
To replace the filter, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog
up easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]player does not guarantee complete
functionality of all VIDEO-CD formats.
Display settings GUID-720BCAE9-AA46-4971-99AF-5389717886E1
To adjust the front display mode, push the
SETTING button while the DVD is being
played, select the “ Others ” key and then
select the “ Display ” key.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness,
tint, color and contrast, select the “ Display
Adjustment ” key and then select each key.
Then you can adjust each item using the
INFINITI controller. After changes have
been made push the BACK button to save
the setting. SAA2497
Playing a DVD GUID-EEE03BD8-3059-4917-ACAC-2BF65D28CBB9
DISC·AUX button: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the DVD
drive while watching the images.
Push the DISC·AUX button on the instru-
ment panel and turn the display to the DVD
mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The operation screen will be turned on
when the DISC·AUX button located on the
instrument panel is pushed while a DVD is
being played, and it will turn off auto- matically after a period of time. To turn it
on again, push the DISC·AUX button again.
DVD operation keys: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the DVD is playing without the
operation screen being shown, you may
use the touch screen to select items from
the displayed video. You may also use the
INFINITI controller to select an item from
the displayed video. When the operation
screen is being shown, use the INFINITI
controller or touch screen to select an item
from the displayed menus.
PAUSE:
Select the “
” key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “ PLAY ”
key.
PLAY:
Select the “
” key to start playing the
DVD, for example, after pausing the DVD.
STOP:
Select the “
” key to stop playing the
DVD.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]. Answer
Accept an incoming call to talk.
. Hold Call
Put an incoming call on hold.
. Reject Call
Reject an incoming call.
To finish the call, perform one of the
following procedures listed below.
1. Select the “ Hang up ” key.
2. Push the PHONE button on the instru-
ment panel.
3. Push the
button on the steering
wheel. SAA3587
DURING A CALL GUID-E7292060-1082-4B42-B84D-1CC0C3989595
There are some options available during a
call. Select one of the following displayed
on the screen if necessary.
. Hang up
Finish the call.
. Use Handset
Transfer the call to the cellular phone.
. Mute
Mute your voice to the person.
. Keypad
Using the touch tone, send digits to the
connected party for using services such
as voicemail. . Cancel Mute
This will appear after “ Mute ” is se-
lected. Mute will be canceled.
. Switch Call*
Select “ Switch Call ” to answer another
incoming call. By selecting “ Hang up ” ,
you can end a call and can speak to a
caller who is on hold again.
* This function may not be usable,
depending on the model of phone.
To adjust the person ’ s voice to be louder or
quieter, push the volume control switch (+
or − ) on the steering wheel or turn the
volume control knob on the instrument
panel while talking on the phone. This
adjustment is also available in the SETTING
mode.
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PHONE SETTING GUID-8FECEF20-9C18-4585-B43E-38A99A0162B3
To set up the Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free
Phone System to your preferred settings,
push the SETTING button on the instrument
panel and select the “ PHONE ” key.
Edit Vehicle Phonebook GUID-41CB2CF1-B64F-4448-BF68-2C5657AE091D
To edit the vehicle phonebook, use the
same procedure as described in “ Vehicle
phonebook ” (P.4-93).
Delete Phonebook GUID-C896369C-416F-48E8-9F8C-AC7E77D25AE8
The vehicle phonebook entries can be
deleted all at the same time or one by one. Download Handset Phonebook GUID-A49F6D86-FE66-49A6-BB04-A2F864868A2E
Download the contacts registered in a
Bluetooth ®
cellular phone. Availability of
this function depends on each cellular
phone. The memory downloading proce-
dure from the cellular phone also varies
according to each cellular phone. See
cellular phone Owner ’ s Manual for details.
When “ Auto Download ” is active, the
system will automatically re-download the
entries registered in the phone everytime it
is paired with the vehicle, even after you
delete the entries from your vehicle ’ s
Handset Memory.
Volume & Ringtone GUID-9D884A00-6072-4E32-B06D-6CC767038D21
The following kinds of phone volume can
be set. Pushing the PHONE button and
selecting the “ Volume & Ringtone ” key can
also operate the same settings.
. Ringtone/Incoming Call/Outgoing Call
To increase or decrease the volume,
select the “ Ringtone ” , “ Incoming Call ”
or “ Outgoing Call ” key and adjust it
with the INFINITI controller.
. Automatic Hold
When this function is activated, an
incoming phone call is automatically
held. . Vehicle Ringtone
When this function is activated, a
specific ringtone that is different from
the cellular phone will sound when
receiving a call.
Auto Download GUID-585B86FE-316C-4FA3-82D9-0DD44AA36120
When this item is activated, the phonebook
of a hands-free phone is automatically
downloaded at the same time that the
hands-free phone is connected.
When this item is active, the system will
automatically re-download the entries re-
gistered in the connected phone even if
you attempt to delete the entries.

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1. Push the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
2. Select the “ Others ” key.
3. Select the “ Voice Recognition ” key.
4. Select the “ User Guide ” key.
5. Select a preferred item.
You can skip steps 1 and 3 above if you say
“ Help ” .
Available items: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Getting Started
Describes the basics of how to operate
the INFINITI Voice Recognition system. . Let ’ s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by follow-
ing the instructions of the system voice.
. Using the Address Book
Tutorial for entering a destination by
using the Address Book.
. Finding a Street Address (if so
equipped)
Tutorial for entering a destination by
street address.
. Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by
voice command operation.
. Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips of speaking for
correct command recognition by the
system.
Note that the Command List feature is only
available when Alternate Command Mode
is active. SAA2532
Getting Started GUID-D8A13774-8AEF-4013-B427-E736095B68F8
Before using the INFINITI Voice Recognition
system for the first time, you can confirm
how to use commands by viewing the
Getting Started section of the User Guide.
1. Select the “ Getting Started ” key.
2. You can confirm the page by scrolling
the screen using the INFINITI controller.
Tutorials on the operation of the INFINITI
Voice Recognition system
If you choose “ Using the Address Book ” ,
“ Finding a Street Address ” or “ Placing
Calls ” , you can view tutorials on how to
perform these operations using INFINITI

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Activating Alternate Command
Mode GUID-BEC4249C-3F47-4FF8-B847-7BA98519F11B
When the Standard Mode is active, perform
the following steps to switch to the
Alternate Command Mode.
1. Push the SETTING button on the instru-
ment panel.
2. Highlight the “ Others ” key.
3. Highlight the “ Voice Recognition ” key. SAA2543
4. Highlight the “ Alternate Command
Mode ” key.
5. The confirmation message is displayed
on the screen. Push the “ OK ” key to
activate the Alternate Command Mode.
Displaying command list GUID-54F769E1-D020-4161-BBC0-F5091E4775C7
If you are controlling the system by voice
commands for the first time or do not know
the appropriate voice command, perform
the following procedure for displaying the
voice command list (available only in
Alternate Command Mode). SAA2544
1. Push the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
2. Select the “ Others ” key.
3. Select the “ Voice Recognition ” key.
4. Select the “ Command List ” key.

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Displaying user guide GUID-8B849E3A-7F40-4D53-85B4-956D5E2A3827
You can confirm how to use voice com-
mands by accessing a simplified User
Guide, which contains basic instructions
and tutorials for several voice commands.
1. Push the INFO button on the instrument
panel.
2. Select the “ Others ” key using the
INFINITI controller and push the ENTER
button.
3. Highlight the “ Voice Recognition ” key
using the INFINITI controller and push
the ENTER button. 4. Highlight the “ User Guide ” key using
the INFINITI controller and push the
ENTER button.
5. Highlight an item using the INFINITI
controller and push the ENTER button.
Available items: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Getting Started
Describe the basics of how to operate
the INFINITI Voice Recognition system.
. Let ’ s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by follow-
ing the instructions of the system voice.
. Using the Address Book
Refer to Navigation System Owner ’ s
Manual.
. Finding a Street Address (if so
equipped)
Refer to Navigation System Owner ’ s
Manual.
. Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by
voice command operation.
. Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to correctly
speak commands in order for them to
be properly recognized by the system. . Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available voice recogni-
tion settings.
. Adapting the System to Your Voice
Tutorial adapting the system to your
voice.
USING THE SYSTEM GUID-C13CAE54-2BBA-4454-BB04-530C8C54E5EF
Initialization GUID-40243585-B2BA-44F7-9B45-D16E82309B2E
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is
initialized, which may take up to one
minute. When completed, the system is
ready to accept voice commands. If the
TALK
switch is pushed before the
initialization completes the display will
show the message: “ System not ready ”
or a beep sounds.
Before starting GUID-BE6859C4-94FE-417C-8C1F-B3C9BF12EB55
To get the best performance from INFINITI
Voice Recognition, observe the following.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to
eliminate the surrounding noises (traf-
fic noises, vibration sounds, etc.),
which may prevent the system from
recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-10 Starting and driving SSD0824
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION GUID-AD538490-C217-4791-BBA1-E0D349567B64
The Intelligent Key can only be used for
starting the engine when the Intelligent
Key is within the specified operating range
* 1
.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are
present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key system ’ s operating range
becomes narrower and may not function
properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who does not carry the Intelligent
Key, to push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
. The trunk area is not included in the
operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf,
inside the glove box or door pocket,
the Intelligent Key may not function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the
door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function. SSD1021
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION GUID-A0C2E067-D7A3-43F9-A9B9-0A01FE60AF79
When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal (automatic
transmission model) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission model), the ignition
switch position will change as follows:
. Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center two times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to
OFF. (No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to
LOCK during the OFF position.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-22 Starting and driving. in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
. on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CAUTIONOn manual transmission models, do not
shift into N (Neutral) without depressing the
clutch pedal when the cruise control is set.
Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal
and turn the main switch off immediately.
Failure to do so may cause engine damage. SSD0600
1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS GUID-FEFB0214-0115-446A-8D35-5777F46212FE
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
MAIN switch on. The CRUISE indicator will
come on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. (The
CRUISE SET indicator will come on in the
instrument panel.) Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will main-
tain the set speed.
. To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed on winding or hilly roads. If this
happens, drive without the cruise con-
trol.
To cancel the preset speed, follow any of
these methods:
a) Push the CANCEL button. The SET
indicator will go out.
b) Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator
will go out.
c) Move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position. The SET indicator
will go out.
d) Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator and SET indicator
will go out.
. If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the ACCELERATE/RESUME or
COAST/SET switch and reset at the