USB INFINITI QX50 2021 Infiniti Connection

8 Troubleshooting guide
Customer assistance ........................................................ 8-2
System unit ........................................................................\
. 8-3Liquid crystal display .................................................. 8-3
Wi-Fi connection (if so equipped) ................................ 8-4 Wi-Fi hotspot (if so equipped) ................................ 8-5
Audio system ..................................................................... 8-6 HD Radio technology ................................................. 8-6
Compact Disc (CD) player ........................................ 8-8
iPod® player .............................................................. 8-10
USB memory device ................................................. 8-12
Bluetooth® audio ...................................................... 8-13
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System .................. 8-15 INFINITI InTouchTMServices (if so equipped) ....... 8-19
Apple CarPlay® ............................................................. 8-20
Android Auto ................................................................... 8-21
Siri® Eyes Free ............................................................... 8-23
Navigation (if so equipped) ........................................ 8-24 Basic operations ..................................................... 8-24
Vehicle icon ............................................................... 8-25
Route calculation and visual guidance .............. 8-27
Voice guidance ......................................................... 8-29
Traffic information ................................................ 8-30
Voice recognition ........................................................... 8-31

8. Troubleshooting guide
iPod® PLAYER
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize an iPod®. A connector cable is not correctly connected, or the iPod® does not correctly operate.Connect the connector cable again. If the system
does not recognize the iPod® after performing
this procedure above, reset the iPod®.
The iPod® that is to be connected is not
compatible with the system. Check the iPod® model and iOS available for the
system.
The connected USB extension cable is not
compatible with the system. Replace the USB extension cable if the system
still does not recognize the iPod® after recon-
necting the cable properly a number of times.
The cable is rapidly connected to or discon-
nected from the USB connection port. Slowly connect or disconnect the USB cable.
An iPod® cannot be operated. The iPod® is connected to the in-vehicle audio
system while headsets, etc. are connected to the
iPod®. Remove all equipment from the iPod® after
disconnecting the iPod® from the system, and
then connect it to the system again.
The iPod® is not operating normally. Disconnect the iPod® from the in-vehicle audio
system, and then connect it to the system again.
The system plays back an album/file that
includes a particular album art. Disconnect the iPod® from the in-vehicle audio
system, and then reset the iPod®. Disable the
album art, and then connect the iPod® to the
system.
“iPod® Menu” (page 3-30)
An iPod® does not respond. There are too many files in a category. Decrease the number of files in a category (less than 65500 files).
The shuffle function is turned on. Turn off the shuffle function if many files are stored on the iPod®.
Music cannot be played back. A connector is not connected to the iPod®. Firmly connect the connector to the iPod®.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Playback cuts out. The sound cuts due to vibration resulting from
an unstable location of the iPod®. Place the iPod® on a stable location where it
does not roll over.
Battery charge of an iPod® takes longer. Battery charge of the iPod® may take longer while an iPod® is playing back.If the iPod® needs to be charged, it is recom-
mended to stop playing the music.
Battery charge of an iPod® is unavailable. The cable that is connected to the iPod® may be damaged or improperly connected.Check the cable currently in use.
Functions cannot be operated using an iPod®
that is connected to the in-vehicle audio system. -The operation of an iPod® must be performed
using the in-vehicle audio system after the
iPod® is connected to the system.
Sound skips. Surrounding circumstances (noise, etc.) may
cause the sound to skip. This does not indicate a malfunction.
A USB extension cable is used. Do not use a USB extension cable.
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USB MEMORY DEVICE
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize a USB device. A USB extension cable is used. Do not use a USB extension cable.
A USB hub is used. Do not use a USB hub.
A USB device is rapidly connected to or
disconnected from the USB connection port. Slowly connect or disconnect the USB device.
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8. Troubleshooting guide
Apple CarPlay®
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot start Apple CarPlay® though it is tethered to the
vehicle. The USB cable is not connected to the USB connection port. Properly connect the USB
cable to the USB connection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
Use an Apple LightningTMcable (Mfi certified) to connect your phone to the USB
connection port and check the cable that is not broken.
[Start-up Options] is set to [Never Start]. Change the setting to [Auto] or [Ask Every
Time].
“Apple CarPlay® settings” (page 5-21)
Apple CarPlay® setting is not active on your iPhone®. Turn on “CarPlay” on your
iPhone®.
The device is not compatible with Apple CarPlay®. Check the compatibility
requirements.
Apple CarPlay® performance decreases. For example, slow
connectivity or slow application functionality.
or
An error message appears when trying to access features of
Apple CarPlay®. A blank screen appears when trying to
access maps. Confirm you have a compatible iPhone®, a cellular connection and an active data plan.
Use an Apple Lightning
TMcable (Mfi certified) to connect your phone to the USB
connection port.
Phone’s performance or cellular connection. Disconnect and reconnect your phone.
Phone’s performance or cellular connection. Cycle phone power off/on to restart.
Cannot access Siri® using <
>on the steering wheel. The USB cable may not be properly connected. Disconnect and reconnect the USB
cable.
Siri® setting is not enabled on the phone. Turn on “Siri” on your phone.
Check that you are pushing and holding <
>instead of just pushing the switch to
initiate Siri® operation.
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Android Auto
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot start Android Auto though it is connected to the
vehicle. The USB cable is not connected to the USB connection port. Properly connect the USB
cable to the USB connection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
[Start-up Options] is set to [Never Start]. Change the setting to [Auto] or [Ask Every
Time].
“Android Auto settings” (page 5-25)
To activate Android Auto, push

8. Troubleshooting guide
Cannot start voice operation using<>on the steering
wheel. The USB cable may not be properly connected. Disconnect and reconnect the USB
cable.
Voice operation cannot be performed while driving. Turn on the "While driving" setting
on your Android phone.
Check that you are pushing and holding
<
>instead of just pushing the switch to
voice operation.
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SIRI® EYES FREE
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot access Siri® Eyes Free using <
>
on the steering wheel. Check if a Bluetooth® connection is established between the iPhone® and the system.
Check if Siri® is enabled on the device. On your phone, go to Siri® setting.
Check that Siri® can be accessed from the device lock screen. This can be set in the settings menu of your
phone.
Audio source does not change automati-
cally to iPod® or Bluetooth® Audio mode. 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.
For best results, play media already stored on your device. Streaming music or playback from cloud
storage may degrade performance.
Switch the source manually.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)
Play, pause, next track, previous track or
play timer does not work. 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 device.
Cannot hear any music/audio being
played back from a connected iPhone®. Check that the audio source is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode. A USB connection is required for
iPod® mode.
Cannot hear map turn-by-turn direction
guidance from a connected iPhone®. Check that the audio source is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode. A USB connection is required for
iPod® mode.
Cannot receive text message notifications
on the vehicle audio system. Check if “Show Notifications” is enabled on your phone.
Cannot reply to text message notifications
using Siri® Eyes Free. After receiving an incoming text message, follow the on-screen guidance. Push and hold
<
>on the
steering wheel for Siri® Eyes Free operation. After Siri® Eyes Free starts, speak an appropriate
command to reply to the message using Siri® Eyes Free.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not correctly recognize a
number spoken. Too many numbers are spoken at once. Place a pause between the appropriate digits for
correct recognition by the system. When
speaking a telephone number, place a pause
between area codes, dial codes, etc.
USB memory device cannot be operated with
voice commands. Depending on the device, iPhone® or iPod® may
be recognized as a USB memory device.This is not a malfunction.
The USB/iPod® operation screen is grayed out. The audio device is not connected. Connect an audio device to the system.
An error message is displayed when trying to
select a track and operate USB/iPod®. The track information is being processed for
registration by the system.Song information will be loaded into the system
when a new audio device is registered for the
first time or when the song information in the
pre-registered device has been changed. Please
wait for the loading to complete which may take
a few minutes to up to an hour.
A number of songs exceeding the amount the
device can contain are stored in the connected
audio device. Decrease the number of songs stored in the
audio device.
No song is stored in the audio device. Store songs in the connected audio device.
Storing songs with information such as artist
name, album name, song name, playlist, etc., will
make voice recognition song search available.
The system does not correctly recognize a Point
of Interest (POI) name spoken. There are some rare cases where a POI search is
unavailable by speaking the facility name but the
location can be found on the map.This is not a malfunction. Consider using an
alternate search method, like street address.
Partial or alias name is spoken. For best results, speak the full name.
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Number
2D map .......................................................... 6-3
3D map .......................................................... 6-5
A
About route guidance .............................. 6-27
Adjusting settings ..................................... 2-12
Android Auto ............................................. 5-22
Apple CarPlay® ......................................... 5-18
Audio jacks for wired headphones ...... 3-50
Audio operation precautions ................... 3-2
Audio operations ...................................... 3-13
Audio system
Steering wheel audio controls .............. 3-12
Automatic map update ........................... 6-63
AUX (auxiliary) input jack ......................... 2-8
Auxiliary (AUX) devices ........................... 3-34
B
Basic operation ......................................... 2-11
Bluetooth® audio ......................... 3-10, 3-31
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System .............................................. 4-2
Building graphics ......................................... 6-6
C
Canceling route ......................................... 6-33
CD/USB memory device care
and cleaning ............................................... 3-58
Changing map .............................................. 6-8
Changing order of destination
and waypoints ........................................... 6-38
Changing scale of map .............................. 6-7
Clock settings ............................................ 2-32
Compact Disc (CD) player ............ 3-4, 3-22
Compressed Audio
Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) .......................... 3-6
Connecting Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone ..................................... 4-4
Connecting to Interactive
Voice Menu ................................................ 5-12
Connections settings ............................... 2-28
Control buttons and functions ............... 2-2
Control buttons and touch
screen display .............................................. 2-2
Current vehicle location .......................... 6-56
Customer assistance .................................. 8-2
D
Deleting stored item ................................ 6-51
Destination setting menu ....................... 6-14Display Settings ........................................ 2-34
Display view bar ........................................ 2-15
Displayed feature ..................................... 2-15
Displaying current vehicle location ........ 6-6
Displaying urgent
traffic information .................................... 6-43
Driver Assistance settings ...................... 5-32
Dual display .................................................. 2-3
During a call ................................................. 4-6
E
Editing route .............................................. 6-36
Editing stored information .................... 6-48
Editing user settings ................................ 5-29
F
Finding address ......................................... 6-18
Finding points of interest ....................... 6-18
Fully customizable
digital environment .................................. 5-29
Functions disabled while driving .......... 2-20
G
Giving voice commands ............................. 7-2
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