ECU INFINITI QX50 2021 Owners Manual

2. Getting started
STARTING SYSTEM
The system starts when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
START-UP SCREEN (if so
equipped)
The start-up screen is displayed when the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position.
After an animated start-up screen is dis-
played, a message screen will be displayed.
Touch [OK] after reading and agreeing to
the message displayed on the screen. If you
do not agree to the message, some of the
functions on the system will be disabled.
NOTE:
Do not keep the system running with the
engine stopped. Doing so may discharge the
vehicle battery. When you use the system,
always keep the engine running.
INFO:
Once you select [Decline] on the start-up
screen, the [OK]/[Decline] screen will not be
displayed for 30 days.
LOG-IN SCREEN (if so equipped)
Three unique users can be recognized by the
vehicle, with personal settings linked to the
Intelligent Key assigned to each user. When
[Welcome Message] is ON, a welcome
message screen is displayed with the de-
tected user’s name each time the system
starts.
“Setting INFINITI InTuition feature”
(page 5-31)
When an Intelligent Key is used for the first
time, the vehicle will prompt the user to
create a new registration with a guidance on
the lower display.
“User registration” (page 5-29)
1. The system starts when the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position. A
welcome message screen is displayed.
2. Check the message that is displayed on the screen. If the name shown in the
welcome message is incorrect, touch to
select the preferred user. Touching [
]
or [INFINITI InTuition] on the MENU
screen can also change the user.
“How to view and operate MENU
screen” (page 2-18)
TOUCH PANEL OPERATION
Basic touch panel operation methods are
explained here.
. Touch
Example
Select and execute the selected key on
the screen.
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INFO:
. Enter the password correctly, including
capitalization.
. Touching the [
] will display the net-
work information. Turning [Connect
Automatically] on will automatically con-
nect the vehicle to the network if the
network is available.
. The system can connect to only WPA2
security network (not connect WEP,
WPA1 network).
. Wi-Fi networks that require a web
browser cannot be accessed through this
units.
Wi-Fi settings:
The Wi-Fi settings can be changed accord-
ing to your preference.
1. Push

:
Push to go back to the previous screen.
Keypad:
Push the keys below for operations
(USB only).
Key Operations
<
>Push to play or pause the
movie.
<
> Push to stop playing the mo-
vie.
<
> Push to select the next chap-
ter. Push and hold to fast-
forward the movie.
<
> Push once to return to the
beginning of the current
chapter. Push again to select
the previous chapter. Push and
hold to rewind the current
movie.
<
> Not available.
<
> Not available.
:
Push to turn on all of the in-vehicle
speakers.
Volume control button <>/<>:
Push to adjust the speaker volume.
:
Slide the switch to the side correspond-
ing to the screen you wish to operate (L
or R).

3. Audio system
To replace the battery:
1. Open the lid as illustrated above.
2. Replace both batteries with new ones.
.Recommended battery: Size AA x 2
.Be careful not to touch the batteryterminal.
.Make sure that the +and 7ends on
the batteries match the markings in-
side the compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.
.If you will not be using the remote controller for long periods of time,
remove the batteries.
.Replacement of the batteries is
needed when the remote controller
only functions at extremely close
distances to the Mobile Entertain-
ment System or when it does not
function at all.
Headphones
Two wireless headphones are provided with
the Mobile Entertainment System. The
headphones can only be used in the rear
seats.
:
Push to select a surround audio mode
optimal for the media. Three types of
virtual surround modes supported by
Natune surround sound technology are
available. When the surround audio
modes are turned off, a regular 2.0 ch stereo mode is applied.
Mode indicators:
The selected surround audio mode will
illuminate.
CINEMA:
Optimum mode for movies. Provides
powerful surround audio as if you are
in a theater.
MUSIC:
Provides natural and clear sounds with
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2. Replace both batteries with new ones.
.Recommended battery: Size AAA x 2
.Be careful not to touch the batteryterminal.
.Make sure that the +and 7ends on
the batteries match the markings in-
side the compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.
Audio jacks for wired headphones
Commercially available headphones can also
be used by connecting them to the head-
phone jacks
located at the rear of the
center console box.
To adjust the volume of the wired head-
phone, push
on the corresponding
side (left/right) to pull out the knob which can be rotated to turn up or down the
volume.
Push

back in when it is not in use.
REAR MEDIA INTERFACE
USB connection portand HDMI portare located at the rear of the center console
box.
Only the compatible devices connected to
the rear media interface can be played on the
rear displays.
Turn off the power of the portable device
before connecting to the port.
NOTE:
Do not apply strong pressure to any
portable device (such as a USB memory
device) or cable that is connected to the
USB connection port or the HDMI port. It
could damage the device and the ports.
ACTIVATING REAR DISPLAYS
CAUTION
. The glass on the display screens may
break if 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 im-
mediately with soap and water.
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UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
(if so equipped)
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF DEATH OR SER-
IOUS PERSONAL INJURY WHEN UP-
DATING THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE:
If you choose to park the vehicle within
range of 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 exhaust gases; they contain
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can
cause unconsciousness 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 software 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.
INFO:
. The system prioritizes Wi-Fi connection
over TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
when Wi-Fi network connection is avail-
able.
. You will be charged separately when the
network communication is made via
smartphones.
. The download data size of software
updates can vary between 80 MB to
300 MB. If you use your smartphone as
a Wi-Fi connection, you may incur data
charges from your phone carrier. Please
connect to a secure WPA2 Wi-Fi net-
work to avoid potential phone carrier
data charges.
How to update from the pop-up
screen
When both of the following conditions are
met, the system informs the driver with a
pop-up on the screen when system software
update is available.
. [Auto] is selected under [Update Meth-
od].
“How to update from the system
menu” (page 5-6)
. Wi-Fi or TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
network connection is available.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30)“INFINITI InTouchTMServices set-
tings” (page 5-14)
1. When the pop-up appears and prompts the driver to perform the system soft-
ware update, operate the system ac-
cording to the guides shown on the
screen to download the updates. An-
other pop-up will appear when down-
loading is complete.
2. After the system software update is complete, place the ignition switch in
the OFF position and leave the system
for 20 minutes without operating the
switches on the control panel and the
5. Information and vehicle settings
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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

7. Voice recognition
VOICE RECOGNITION
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position, voice recognition is initialized.
When the initialization is complete, the
system is ready to accept voice commands.
If <
>on the steering wheel is pushed
before the initialization completes, the
display will show a message to wait until
the system is ready.
BEFORE STARTING
To get the best recognition performance
from voice recognition, observe the follow-
ing items.
. The interior of the vehicle should be as
quiet as possible. Close the windows to
eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic
noise, vibration sounds, etc.), which may
prevent the system from correctly re-
cognizing the voice commands.
. Wait until the tone sounds before speak-
ing a command. .
Speak in a natural conversational voice
without pausing between words.
. The system cannot recognize voice com-
mands spoken from passenger seats.
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
1. Push <>on the steering wheel.
Example
2. A list of commands appears on the
screen, and the system provides the
voice menu prompt.
Available category commands are dis-
played on the left side of the screen.
Speak or touch a category command
from the category command list.
INFO:
.Some of the commands for eachcategory are shown on the right side
of the screen and they can also be spoken without selecting a category.
.After executing the category com-
mand, only the commands related to
the selected category can be recog-
nized.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from
to,
speak a command. You can also select a
command by directly touching the
screen, pushing <
/OK>on the
steering wheel or on the INFINITI
controller.
INFO:
The Voice Recognition System will pause
its operation when no command is given
after a few prompts. To resume the
operation, push <
>on the steering
wheel.
4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak the voice commands
after the tone sounds until the preferred
operation is executed.
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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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8. Troubleshooting guide
WI-FI CONNECTION (if so
equipped)
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The name of the device which you wish to
connect is not displayed on the Connec-
tions screen. The device is turned off.
Check that the device is turned on.
The device does not support a WPA2 security
network. Check that the security network is supported by the
device.
The in-vehicle system cannot connect to
the Wi-Fi network. The device is turned off.
Check that the device is turned on.
The network password is incorrect. Check that the network password is correct.
Check the entered password is correct.
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