USB INFINITI QX50 2021 Infiniti Connection

5. Information and vehicle settings
Apple CarPlay®
WARNING
.Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your iPhone® to the ve-
hicle or operating your connected
iPhone® for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Apple CarPlay®, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Apple CarPlay® by connecting a
compatible iPhone® to your vehicle using a
USB cable.
With Apple CarPlay®, your in-vehicle sys-
tem can be used as a display and a controller
for some of the iPhone® functions. Apple
CarPlay® features Siri® which enables op-
erations via voice controls. Visit Apple.com
for information about the functions that are
available and details about Apple’s privacy
policy.
Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while Apple CarPlay® is in use. Carrier charges
may apply to use Apple CarPlay®.
COMPATIBILITY
The following iPhone® models support
Apple CarPlay®.
Model
Firmware version
iPhone® 5 or la-
ter iOS 8.4 or later
Refer to the Apple website for more infor-
mation.
INFO:
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Apple CarPlay® will take the place of
your Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. Phone menu and access to the con-
nected phone through Voice Recognition
System will be disabled while Apple
CarPlay® is connected. To access your
phone, use the Siri® function or select
the phone icon in the Apple CarPlay® top
menu screen. .
When setting a route on the navigation
system (if so equipped), if you set a
destination with Apple CarPlay®, the
route setting of the navigation system
will be cancelled.
CONNECTING iPhone®
INFO:
To connect your iPhone® with the in-vehicle
system, it is recommended to use the Apple
Lightning
TMcable (Mfi certified) that was
provided with your iPhone®.
1. Connect the iPhone® to the USB con- nection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion ports and AUX (auxiliary) input
jack” (page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
2. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear on the
upper display. Touch [Yes] to use Apple
CarPlay®.
3. Apple CarPlay® starts and the Apple CarPlay® screen appear on the upper
display.
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5. Information and vehicle settings
Apple CarPlay® SYSTEM LIMITA-
TIONS
For all features of Apple CarPlay® to
operate correctly, it is necessary to have a
compatible iPhone®, a cellular connection
and a data plan.
When Apple CarPlay® is operating, system
performance is affected by the strength of
the cellular connection or performance of
the phone itself. If performance of the
system decreases:. Disconnect and reconnect your phone
. Cycle phone power off/on to restart
Changing government regulations may also
affect operation of Apple CarPlay®.
Android AutoTM
WARNING
. Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your Android
TMphone to
the vehicle or operating your con-
nected Android phone for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Android Auto, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Android Auto by connecting a
compatible Android phone to your vehicle
via a USB cable. It is also recommended to
use the Android phone OEM cable that is
compatible with your phone.
With Android Auto, your in-vehicle system
can be used as a display and a controller for
some of the Android phone functions. Voice
control of some of the Android phone
functions is also possible with Android Auto.
Visit www.android.com/auto for informa-
tion about the functions that are available
and details about Google’s privacy policy. Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while
Android Auto is in use. Carrier charges may
apply to use Android Auto.
COMPATIBILITY
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions
are compatible with Android Auto. Refer to
the Android Auto website for more informa-
tion.
INFO:
. Download the Android Auto App from
Google Play
TMto Android phone in
advance.
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest Android software
and Android Auto App version. When
you connect the Android phone to the in-
vehicle system, it will automatically up-
date the Android software and Android
Auto App version.
. Android Auto will take the place of your
Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. When setting a route with the navigation
system (if so equipped), if you set a
destination with Android Auto, the route
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setting of the navigation system will be
cancelled.
. The Phone menu and access to the
connected phone through the Voice
Recognition System will be disabled
while Android Auto is connected. To
access your phone, talk to your Google
Assistant or select the phone icon in the
Android Auto top menu screen.
INITIAL Android Auto SETTINGS
Before using Android Auto, download the
Android Auto app from the Google Play
store on your Android phone.
It may be necessary to operate the Android
phone when connecting first.
Depending on the selection on the connect-
ing Android phone, such as approval, some
of the features of Android Auto are not
available.
Android Auto OPERATION
Unlock your phone’s screen before connect-
ing your Android phone.
1. Connect your Android phone to the USB
connection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion ports and AUX (auxiliary) input
jack” (page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
2. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear on the
upper display. Touch [Yes] to use An-
droid Auto.
INFO:
.If you are using Android Auto or AppleCarPlay®, you can not start Android
Auto with the other Android phone.
To use the Android Auto with the
other Android phone, disconnect the
current device, or deactivate Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay® on the Con-
nections settings.
“Connections settings”
(page 2-28)
.If you do not wish to display the
Startup Information screen each time
you activate Android Auto, turn on [Don’t Ask Anymore] on the Startup
Information screen. The Startup In-
formation screen will not be displayed
from the next Android Auto activa-
tion. The Startup Information screen
can be set to appear again in the
Android Auto setting menu.
“Android Auto settings”
(page 5-25)
.The Bluetooth® setting of your An-
droid phone will be turned on and
connected to in-vehicle system auto-
matically when Android Auto is acti-
vated. Keep the Bluetooth® turned
on to use the phone functions.
.Some functions of Android Auto arenot available if the Bluetooth® is not
connected.
3. The Android Auto top menu screen will appear on the upper display. The Android
phone functions displayed on the screen
should now be operable using the in-
vehicle system.
4. To exit the Android Auto screen, touch [
] and then touch the key to return to
INFINITI InTouchTM.
5. Information and vehicle settings
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5. Information and vehicle settings
INFO:
.If Android Auto screen does not dis-play the key to return to INFINITI
InTouch
TM, touch [] again.
.When pushing the buttons such as

OPERATING SIRI® EYES FREE
1. Push and hold<>on the steering
wheel.
2. Speak your command and then listen to the Siri® Eyes Free reply.
After starting Siri® Eyes Free, push <
>on
the steering wheel again within 5 seconds of
the end of the Siri® Eyes Free
announcement to extend the session.
Example 1 - Playing music
1. Push and hold <
>on the steering
wheel.
2. Say “Play (artist name, song name, etc.)”.
3. Your vehicle will automatically change to Bluetooth® audio or iPod® mode* when
the music starts playing. Mode selection
is determined by the phone.
*: If the iPhone® is also connected with
the USB cable.
If the audio track does not start playing
automatically after Siri® Eyes Free ends, try
changing the track or audio source to
resume playback.
NOTE:
For best results, use the native music app.
Performance of music control function
while using Podcasts, Audiobook or other
third party music apps may vary and is
controlled by the iPhone®.
Example 2 - Replying to text messages
1. If a compatible iPhone® is connected and “Show Notifications” of the iPhone®
settings is enabled, the vehicle will dis-
play a notification for new incoming text
messages.
2. After reading the message, push and hold <
>on the steering wheel.
3. After a beep sounds, say “Text message” or a similar command to reply to the
received message using Siri® Eyes Free.
TOMTOM WEATHER INFOR-
MATION
The real-time weather information can be
checked.
The TomTom Weather information can be
used with the following procedure.
1. Push

5. Information and vehicle settings
[New User]:
Add a new user. It can register a
maximum three persons. This key will
not be displayed when three users have
been already registered.
INFO:
. User name and user icon of the guest
user cannot be edited.
. [
] is also displayed on climate and
audio screen on the lower display.
. Change the user while the vehicle stops.
. The User Profiles screen can also be
accessed by touching [INFINITI InTui-
tion] on the MENU screen, and then
touching [User Profiles].
“How to view and operate MENU
screen” (page 2-18)
User edit screen
Touching [Edit] on the User Profiles screen
will display the user edit screen.
Available setting items may vary depending
on models and specifications.
Available setting items
Setting item Action
Name Edit the user name by
touching [Edit User Name].
Icon Edit the user picture by touching [Change Icon]. The
user icon can be selected
from the pre-installed pic-
tures and registered via a
USB memory device.
Intelligent-
Key No. Indicates the key number.
The key icon that is high-
lighted indicates that the key
is linked to the user.
The “
” mark above the key
icon indicates which one of
the keys is currently being
used. [Copy] Copy user settings. Following
settings can be copied.
.
Navigation and audio set-
tings
.Driver assistance settings.PERSONAL Mode settings.Air conditioner settings.Automatic drive positioner.Vehicle settings.Meter settings.Head Up Display settings
[Delete] Delete a user.
INFO:
. The number of characters for the user
name is limited.
. When a current user is deleted, the user
is changed to a guest user.
Change the user picture
When you connect a USB device with image
data, you can download image and setting
picture.
1. Display the user edit screen and touch
[Change Icon] beside the icon.
2. Connect USB device and touch [+].
3. Touch preferred picture file name.
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4. Touch [Select] to setting user picture.
When display picture-preview screen, touch
[Update Only] to only update picture list
from USB device.
SETTING INFINITI INTUITION
FEATURE
Push

6. Navigation (if so equipped)
— Even if the ferry preference is set toOFF, a route that uses a ferry line
may be suggested.
HOW TO UPDATE MAP DATA
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF DEATH OR SER-
IOUS PERSONAL INJURY WHEN UP-
DATING THE MAP SOFTWARE:
If you choose to park the vehicle within
range of a TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
or a Wi-Fi connection (if so equipped),
park the vehicle in a secure, safe well-
ventilated location that is open to the air.
During the update process, if you choose
to park your vehicle, it should be kept in a
well ventilated area to avoid exposure to
carbon monoxide. Do not breathe ex-
haust gases; they contain colorless and
odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon mon-
oxide is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
1.Apply the parking brake.
2. Remain with the vehicle while the
update is in process.
3. Do not allow children, pets or people
who may need assistance to remain in the vehicle while the software is
updating.
NOTE:
The vehicle is not required to be parked
during the map update process. If the
vehicle disconnects from the Wi-Fi connec-
tion (if so equipped), it will resume when the
vehicle reconnects to a known Wi-Fi con-
nection.
Navigation map data can be updated via
USB memory device, Wi-Fi (if so equipped)
or TCU (Telematics Control Unit).
Updating with USB memory
The navigation map data can be updated
with the latest information by downloading
a new map database to a USB memory
device and installing it in the vehicle.
For map update, use the USB memory with
the following specifications:
Supported media: USB2.0
Supported file system: FAT32
1. Push

12. Touch [Information] and then touch[System Information].
13. Touch [Map Update].
14. Touch [Update by USB device].
15. Touch [Install Map Update from USB].
16. Insert the USB memory into the USB connection port.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Confirm the contents of the message
and touch [Yes].
17. Touch [OK] after completing the update.
INFO:
.The navigation system cannot be operated while the map updates.
.Map data should be updated while the engine is running to prevent dis-
charge of the vehicle battery.
Updating using wireless LAN (Wi-
Fi) (if so equipped)
The map data can be updated using the
vehicle Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi communica-
tions can be made by using a Wi-Fi network,
smartphone, etc.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30) 1. Connect the vehicle to an available Wi-Fi
network.
2. Push

7. Voice recognition
— Not all POI main categories can beused for “Navigate to” searches with
voice command operations while all
registered categories can be recog-
nized as “Nearby” search.
. Street Address:
— Alphabet letters cannot be included when speaking a house number.
When a specified house number can-
not be found, a location representing
the address will be displayed.
— Speak in a natural conversational speed without pausing between
words for better recognition.
— When the system recognizes the com- mand incorrectly, correct the search
conditions using commands such as
“Change State”, “Change City”,
“Change Street” or “Change House
Number”.
For audio command operation:
. Music files of Bluetooth® audio cannot
be selected by voice recognition opera-
tion. However, audio source can be
switched to Bluetooth® audio using
voice commands. .
The Voice Recognition System may not
function when the song information is
too long (artist names, album titles, song
titles and play lists, etc.).
. The SiriusXM® function will not operate
without a subscription to SiriusXM®
Radio.
. When playing USB files with the Voice
Recognition System, do not pronounce
the extension attached to the file name
(such as “.mp3”).
. Song titles registered in ID3 tags cannot
be pronounced for voice recognition
operation.
. Some audio command may not be re-
cognized when an Android phone is
connected and used as a USB audio
device player.
For information command operation:
. A SiriusXM® Travel Link (if so equipped)
or SiriusXM Traffic
TM(if so equipped)
subscription is necessary to receive Sir-
iusXM® information services.
“SiriusXM® Travel Link”
(page 5-15) .
The TomTom Weather information can-
not be operated with the voice recogni-
tion operation.
How to see voice command screen
1. Push <>to display the first screen of
the voice command list.
2. Speak a command or select an item on the voice command list. The Second
screen is displayed.
3. Speak a command or select an item on the voice command list. The command is
executed or the next screen for further
command is displayed.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the commands.
Voice command screens:
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