climate settings INFINITI Q50 2016 Quick Reference Guide

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Main Interface Switches Overview
1 AUDIO – Press to display the main audio
screen. From here, all of the audio functions can
be accessed.
2 MENU – Press to display the main menu screen. From
here, there is access to the navigation functions and
all the applications, including the Settings application.
3 CLIMATE – Press to display the “CLIMATE” screen. From here, you have a\
ccess to climate
control, heated steering wheel and heated seat functions.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Upper Display
The upper display is controlled by the touch-screen,
the Infiniti controller and the
switch on the
steering wheel.
Press the OK button 1 on the Infiniti controller or
the OK button on the steering wheel to display the
“Menu” screen. From here, you are able to choose
from audio sources, map settings, hands-free
phonebook and adding new options.
Use the dial on the Infiniti controller to move
the cursor and press the OK button 1 to select
an item.
While on the map screen, use the Infiniti controller
to navigate to another location on the map by
sliding the controller in the direction you would like to go.
Press the button 2 to return to the previous page.
MAP AND DISPLAY VIEW (with Navigation)
There are different variations of split-screen views that can be display\
ed on the upper
display. The map is always displayed on the right-hand side of the scree\
n. Some of the
left-hand side options are turn list, intersection and turn-by-turn.
To customize the split-screen views on the upper display:



1.

When the current location map screen is displayed, press the MAP/VOICE
button
3 on
the Infiniti controller and the display view bar will appear at the bott\
om of the screen.



2.


Touch an icon on the display view bar or use the dial on the Infiniti co\
ntroller to scroll
through the possible options. Press the

OK button
1 to select one.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Idle Start/Stop (ISS) (if so equipped)
The ISS activates to prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions and noise.
When the brake pedal is depressed and the vehicle
is stopped, the engine will stop automatically.
When you release your foot from the brake pedal,
the engine will restart automatically.
The ISS indicator light 1 will inform you of the
ISS status.
The system can be temporarily deactivated by
pushing the Idle Stop OFF AUTOOFF switch 2.
There are certain conditions in which the ISS will
not activate, including:



•

When the brake pedal is not firmly depressed.



•

When the steering wheel is operated or wheels
are not pointed straight ahead.



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When the engine is warming up.



•

When the cabin temperature is below 68°F (20°C) or above 86° \
F (30°C).



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When the front/rear defroster is on or fan speed is at maximum.
Please refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your O\
wner’s Manu al for the
additional conditions in which the ISS will not activate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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User Registration
Driving positions, navigation, climate controls, etc.,
can be memorized for each user.
To register a new user:



1.

Press the
MENU button. The menu screen
will appear.



2.

Touch the right arrow key until “Edit User” is
displayed. Then touch the “Edit User” key.



3. Touch the “User List” key.



4. Touch the “Add New” key. From here, you can edit Name and Icon.\



5. Select the “OK” key when finished.
For more information, refer to the “Information and settings (section 8)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Driving Aids (if so equipped)
The trip computer displays different driving aids,
including Forward Emergency Braking, Lane
Departure Prevention and Blind Spot Intervention
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if they are currently activated.
To disable driving aids or warnings:



1.

Press the
MENU button
1 just below the
lower display.



2.


Touch the right arrow key until you see the
“Driver Assistance” key
2 on the lower display.
Touch the “Driver Assistance” key 2.



3.


Touch the key that corresponds to the driving aid
or warning you would like to turn off (“Forward
Assist”, “Lane Assist” or “Blind Spot Assist”).



4. Select the driving aid line key to disable.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped)
The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the su\
rface
temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68°F (20°\
C). The steering wheel
heater will also turn off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
To manually turn on the heated steering wheel, touch the steering wheel \
h eater icon 1
within the “CLIMATE” screen in the lower display. The indicator li\
ght will illuminate.
AUTOMATIC STEERING WHEEL HEATER
When turned on, the steering wheel heater will
automatically heat the steering wheel whenever
the temperature inside the vehicle compartment
is below approximately 68°F (20°C) at the time of
placing the ignition switch in the ON position. The
temperature of the steering wheel will also
fluctuate while turned on.
To turn on the automatic steering wheel heater:



1.

Press the
MENU button just below the
lower display.



2. Touch the “Settings” key.



3
.
Touch the right arrow key until you see “Others”.
Touch the “Others” key.



4. Touch the “Climate” key.



5.


Touch the “Auto Steering Wheel Heater” key 2 to turn it on.
For more information, refer to the “Heater and air conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped)
The remote engine start system must be enabled in the vehicle settings w\
ithin the

lower display.
The remote engine start operating range is approximately 197 ft (60 m)\
from the vehicle.
The effective operating range may be shorter due to environmental condit\
ions or obstacles
between you and the vehicle.
For the remote engine start to function, the vehicle must be in the P (PARK) position with
the ignition off and all the doors closed and locked.
To start your vehicle remotely:



1.

Press the button 4.



2.


Within 5 seconds, press and hold the remote engine start button 8
for at least 2 seconds.
The engine will start, and the parking lights will turn on.
The automatic climate control system will automatically adjust the passe\
nger compartment
to the appropriate set temperature when the Remote Engine Start feature \
is used.
The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 10-minute peri\
od.



•

After two remote starts, the ignition switch must be cycled before the r\
emote start can be
used again.
To start driving, depress the brake pedal and press the ignition switch \
START/STOP button.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged
(expected life is about 2 years under normal use)
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according
to the following procedure:



1.

Move the shift lever to the
P (PARK) position.



2.

Firmly apply the foot brake.




3.

Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key,
and a chime will sound.



4.

Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, press the i
gnition switch START/STOP
button while depressing the brake pedal and the engine will start.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section
3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the “Maintenance and Do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check\
local regulations before using this feature.
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Heated Seats (if so equipped)
There are two ways to operate the heated seats:



1. Push the heated seat switch 1.



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Every push of the switch allows you to

cycle through the five different modes of
“AUTO”, “High”, “Mid”, “Low” and “OFF”.



2

.
While on the “CLIMATE” screen on the lower

display, touch the left or right heated seat icon
2.



•


The “Left Heater Settings” or “Right Heater
Settings” screen is displayed with a list of the
five different modes of “AUTO”, “High”, “Mid”,
“Low” and “OFF”.



•


The indicator light on the heated seat switch 1
will illuminate when the system is in “AUTO”, “High”, “Mi\
d” or “Low”.



•


While in “AUTO”, the heated seats will turn on and off automatical\
ly depending on
temperature conditions in the vehicle compartment.



•


To view which of the five modes the system is in, press the CLIMATE
button
3. This
will bring up the “CLIMATE” screen on the lower display. From here\
, you will see the
heated seat icons
2 for the driver’s and passenger’s side, and below the icon is the \
mode the system is in currently.
For more information, refer to the “Heater and air conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped)
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.
Follow this procedure to set the memory positions:



•

Confirm the shift lever is in the
P (PARK) position.



•

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors to the desired positions using the adjusting switches fo\
r each feature.



•

Push the
SET switch, and within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at
least 1 second.



•

The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for \
approximately
5 seconds and a buzzer will sound.



•

The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are n\
ow set to
your preferences.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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8 INTAKE AIR CONTROL BUTTON
Pressing the intake air control button will cancel auto air recirculation 7
(if so equipped) until it is re-activated from the touch-screen (see \
above). Press the
intake air control button
to manually control whether the interior air is recirculated
or outside air is drawn into the vehicle. When the indicator light is on\
, interior air
is recirculated, outside odors are avoided and interior vehicle temperat\
ure is most
effectively maintained.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the climate control \
sy stem is in the
front defroster mode
or the front defroster and foot vent mode .
9 A/C KEY
Touch the “A/C” key to turn the air conditioner system on or off. \
This system helps cool
and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
10 DUAL KEY
Touch to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. Wh\
en the system
is on, the indicator light will illuminate. This function will allow the\
passenger’s side
temperature to be adjusted independently from the driver’s side by pr\
essing the
passenger’s side temperature control buttons
3.
11 DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Press the front defroster button to turn the system on. The A/C automatically turns on
when the front defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity\
from the air.
To defrost the front and side windows, set the driver’s side temperat\
ure co ntrols 2
and fan speed controls 4 to their maximum settings.
12 DEFROSTING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRRORS
Push the rear window and outside mirror defroster switch to turn the system
on or off.
This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
13 ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the climate control system on or off.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “Heater and air
conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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