climate control INFINITI M 2011 User Guide

When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section),
the lights will illuminate under the following
condition:
●any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery. The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will also turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged. The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will turn off.
The light will also turn off after 30 minutes when
the light remains illuminated after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF or LOCK po-
sition to prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.SIC2555A
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TRUNK LIGHT
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2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjust-
ing switch. For additional information, see
“SEATS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
section and “TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING”
page 3-21 and “OUTSIDE MIRRORS” ear-
lier in this section.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec- onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds after pushing the switch.
If memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.
Linking Intelligent Key to a stored
memory position
The Intelligent Key can be linked to a stored
memory position with the following procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memoryposition. 2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, push the
button on the Intel-
ligent Key. If the indicator light blinks, the
Intelligent Key is linked to that memory
setting.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
and then push the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key. The driver’s seat, steering wheel and
outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position.
Confirming memory storage
● Push the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 second.
When the memory has stored in position, the
indicator light will stay on for approximately
5 seconds.
● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory will be canceled. In
this case, reset the desired position using
the previous procedure.
● If optional Intelligent Keys are added to your
vehicle, the memory storage procedure to
switch 1 or 2 and linking Intelligent Key
procedure to a stored memory position
should be performed again for each Intelli- gent Key. For additional Intelligent Key infor-
mation, see “KEYS” earlier in this section.
Selecting the memorized position
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Use one of the following methods to move the driver’s seat, the outside mirrors and
the steering wheel.
●Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion and push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.
● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, steering column and out-
side mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light flashing,
and then the light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION
The status of the following settings can be
linked to the Intelligent Key and the memorized
settings can be available for each Intelligent
Key.
● Climate control system
● Navigation system (if so equipped)
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Safety note....................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4-4
How to use touch screen
(models with navigation system) ................. 4-4
Menu options
(models with navigation system) ................. 4-6
How to select menus on the screen .............. 4-7
Vehicle information and settings .................... 4-8
How to use STATUS button ...................... 4-8
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................. 4-8
How to use DISP button ........................ 4-8
How to use
econ button
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-8
How to use INFO button ........................ 4-8
How to use SETTING button ....................4-14
How to use climate button .....................4-24
Rearview monitor ................................. 4-24
How to read displayed lines ....................4-25
How to park with predicted course lines .........4-25
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-26How to adjust screen
.......................... 4-29
Operating tips ................................ 4-29
Ventilators ....................................... 4-30
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-30
Automatic climate control (Type A) ..............4-32
Automatic climate control (Type B) ..............4-36
Forest Air™ ................................... 4-39
Operating tips ................................ 4-43
In-cabin microfilter ............................ 4-43
Servicing climate control ....................... 4-44
Audio system .................................... 4-44
Audio operation precautions ...................4-44
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-58
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player
operation (models with navigation system) ......4-62
Usb input operation ........................... 4-66
Bluetooth streaming audio
(models with navigation system) ................4-70
iPod player operation ......................... 4-74
Music box hard drive
(models with navigation system) ................4-76
Cd/dvd/usb memory care and cleaning .........4-82
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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. “DISP” display setting button (P. 4-8)
2, 5, 6. For navigation system control but- tons (Refer to the separate Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual.)
3. “INFO” vehicle and navigation information button (P. 4-8) 4. “SETTING” button (P. 4-14)
7. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
8. “STATUS” status display button (P. 4-8)
9. “
OFF” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8)
Models with navigation system
SAA2953
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1. “INFO” vehicle information button(P. 4-8)
2. “STATUS” status display button (P. 4-8)
3. “DISP” display setting button (P. 4-8)
4. “
” brightness UP button (P. 4-8) 5. “
ECON” button (P. 4-8)
6. “SETTING” button (P. 4-14)
7. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
8. “
OFF” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-8) 9. “
” brightness DOWN button (P. 4-8)
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
SAA2954
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HOW TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER
Choose an item on the display by rotating or
pushing the center dial
2upward/downward,
and push the ENTER button
1for operation.
If you push the BACK button
3before the
setup is completed, the setup will be canceled
and/or the display will return to the previous
screen.
After the setup is completed, push the BACK
button
3and return to the previous screen.
For the VOICE button
4functions, 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 breaks, do not touch the
liquid crystalline material. In case of contact
with skin, wash immediately with soap and
water. ●
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.
Models with navigation system
SAA2955
Models without navigation system
SAA2956
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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. Adjusting an item :
Touch the
+
1or2key to adjust the
settings.
Touch the
3or4key to move to
the previous or next item.
Touch the
5or6key to move to
the previous or next page. Inputting characters :
Touch the letter or number
1.
There are some options available when input-
ting characters.
● Uppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
● Lowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
● Symbols:
Shows symbols such as the question mark
(?).
● Space:
Inserts a space.
Example
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●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
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or
detergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then
wipe the screen.
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.
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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.
Models with navigation system
SAA2477
Models without navigation system
SAA3149
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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.
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.
Models without navigation system:
The display brightness can also be adjusted
using the “
” button or “” button.
HOW TO USE DISP BUTTON
Push the DISP button to show the display
setting screen. (See “Display settings (models
with navigation system)” later in this section.)
HOW TO USEECON BUTTON
(models without navigation system)
Push the “ECON” button to show fuel economy
information. (See “Fuel Economy information”
later in this section.)
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.Models with navigation system
SAA3144
Models without navigation system
SAA1511
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