AUX INFINITI QX80 2020 Infiniti Connection

3. Audio system
USB operation keys:
Touch to control USB playback func-
tions.
[] Each time [] is touched, the
repeat mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-26)
[
] Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch again
to select the previous track.
Touch and hold to rewind the
current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next track. Touch and hold to fast-forward
the track.
[
] Each time [] is touched, the
random mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-26)
USB memory device player opera-
tion
Activation and playing:
Connecting the USB memory device into the
USB connection port will start playing the USB memory.
USB memory device can also be played by
selecting the source on the audio source
menu screen or by pushing
/
.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)
“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
USB menu.
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Skipping tracks:
Skip the tracks with the following opera-
tions. . Control panel
— Push
. Steering wheel
— Tilt <
/OK>
Touch screen
— Touch [
]/[]
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the
button or touching the key twice. Pushing the button or touching the key once may
only restart the current track from the
beginning.
Changing folders:
To change folders, touch [USB Menu].
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Push to skip to
different folders.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding:
Rewind or fast-forward the track with the
following operations.
. Control panel
— Push and hold
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the USB screen to change the
repeat mode. The following modes are
available.
No text displayed: Repeat off
[All]: Repeat all
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[Folder]: Repeat folder/sub-folder
[Track]: Repeat track
Random mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
random mode as follows.
No text displayed: Random off
[Random]: Random play
USB Menu
Touch [USB Menu] on the USB screen to
display the USB Menu screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the USB
screen.
[Folder List]
* Touch to display the folder list.
Touch an item on the list to
select the folder.
The sub-folder or track list will
be displayed. Select a sub-
folder or track from the list.
[Album Art-
work] Touch to turn on/off the al-
bum artwork display on the
USB screen. [Playlists] Touch to display the list ac-
cording to the selected item.
[Artists]
[Albums]
[Songs]
[Genres]
[Compo-
sers]
*: Displayed only when available.
iPod® PLAYER
Connecting iPod®
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be
a distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an
accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
. Do not force the USB device into the
USB connection port. Inserting the
USB device tilted or up-side-down
into the port may damage the port.
Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB
connection port.
. Do not grab the USB connection port
cover (if so equipped) when pulling
the USB device out of the port. This
could damage the port and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a place
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the
port.
Connect the iPod® 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)
The battery of the iPod® will be charged
while the device is connected to the vehicle if
the iPod® supports charging via a USB
connection.
Depending on the device and firmware
version of the iPod®, the display on the
iPod® shows an INFINITI or Accessory
Attached screen when the connection is
completed. When the iPod® is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod® music library can
only be operated by the vehicle audio
3. Audio system
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3. Audio system
iPod® operation keys:
Touch to control iPod® playback func-
tions.
[] Each time [] is touched, the
repeat mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-30)
[
] Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch again
to select the previous track.
Touch and hold to rewind the
current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next track. Touch and hold to fast-forward
the track.
[
] Each time [] is touched, the
random mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-30)
iPod® player operation
Depending on the connected device, some
functions cannot be used. Activation and playing:
Connecting an iPod® to the vehicle via USB
cable will activate the iPod® mode.
The iPod® can also be played by selecting
the source on the audio source menu screen
or by pushing /.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
iPod® menu.
“iPod® Menu” (page 3-31)
Skipping tracks:
Skip the tracks with the following opera-
tions. . Control panel
— Push
. Steering wheel
— Tilt <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch [
]/[]
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the
button or touching the key twice. Pushing
the button or touching the key once may
only restart the current track from the
beginning.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding:
Rewind or fast-forward the track with the
following operations. . Control panel
— Push and hold
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the iPod® screen to change
the repeat mode. The following modes are
available.
No text displayed: Repeat off
[All]: Repeat all
[Track]: Repeat track
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Bluetooth® audio operation keys:
Touch to control the Bluetooth® audio
playback function.
[]Each time []is
touched, the repeat mode
changes.
“Changing play
mode” (page 3-34)
[
] Touch to return to the
beginning of the current
track. Touch again to se-
lect the previous track.
Touch and hold to rewind
the current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next
track. Touch and hold to
fast-forward the track.
[
] Each time []is
touched, the random
mode changes.
“Changing play
mode” (page 3-34)
INFO:
Depending on the audio device that is
connected to the vehicle, track information
may not be displayed.
Bluetooth® audio operation
The ability to pause, change tracks, fast
forward, rewind, randomize and repeat
music may be different between devices.
Some or all of these functions may not be
supported on each device.
INFO:
Depending on the Bluetooth® audio device
that is connected, it may not be possible to
perform audio operations or a delay may
occur before music is played back.
Activation and playing:
A Bluetooth® audio device can be played by
selecting the source on the audio source
menu screen or by pushing /
.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11) Skipping tracks:
Skip the tracks with the following opera-
tions. . Control panel
— Push
. Steering wheel
— Tilt <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch [
]/[]
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the
button or touching the key twice. Pushing
the button or touching the key once may
only restart the current track from the
beginning.
Changing folders:
To change folders, touch [Menu].
“Bluetooth® menu” (page 3-34)
Push to skip to
different folders.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding:
Rewind or fast-forward the track with the
following operations.
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3. Audio system
.Control panel
— Push and hold
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
repeat mode.
Random mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
random mode.
INFO:
Available repeat/random modes change
depending on the connected device.
Bluetooth® menu
Touch [Menu] on the Bluetooth® audio
screen to display the Bluetooth® audio menu
screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the Blue-
tooth® audio screen.
[Current
List] A list of tracks in the currently
selected folder is displayed.
[Connec-
tions] Touch to display the Connec-
tions screen.
“Connections settings”
(page 2-28)
Folder list* The track list for the selected folder is displayed. The name
of sub folder is displayed on
the top of the list if the sub
holder is included in the se-
lected folder. Touch an item on
the list to select the folder or
track. Touch [
] and go back
to the previous screen.
*: Displayed only when available.
INFO:
Depending on the connected device, [Menu]
may not be displayed.
AUXILIARY (AUX) DEVICES (if so
equipped)
Connecting auxiliary devices
Connect an AUX device to the AUX input
jack.
AUX input jack location:
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
The AUX input jack accepts any standard
analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette player, CD player or MP3 player.
INFO:
Insert a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug in
the audio input jack. If a cable with a mono
plug is used, the audio output may not
function normally.
AUX operation
Activation and playing:
Turn on an AUX device.
Connect an AUX cable to the AUX device
and the AUX input jack. Select AUX mode
from the audio source menu screen or by
pushing .
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“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
How to view AUX screen
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source menu
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-13)
Audio source indicator:
Indicates that the AUX source is cur-
rently playing.
Volume Setting keys:
Touch one of the keys to select the
sound output gain from [Low], [Med-
ium] and [High].
SMARTPHONE AUDIO
You can also listen to music from your
compatible smartphone using Apple Car-
Play® or Android Auto.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-19)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-24)
Connecting smartphone
Connect the iPhone® or Android phone 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)
INFO:
Depending on the models, Apple CarPlay
can also be connected to the vehicle wire-
lessly.
“Connecting wirelessly” (page 5-20)
Smartphone audio operation
1. Connect the iPhone® or Android phone to the USB connection port and activate
Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto.
2. Push

5. Information and vehicle settings
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.
4. If a notification appears on the iPhone®, select whether or not to use the wireless
connection. Once you enable wireless
Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped) on the
notification, Apple CarPlay® will be
automatically started wirelessly from
next time.
Connecting wirelessly (if so
equipped)
1. Connect the iPhone® to the in-vehiclesystem via Bluetooth®.
“Setting devices” (page 2-28)
INFO:
If no Bluetooth® device is connected and
Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto is not
active, pushing and holding <
>on
the steering wheel can display the
Connections screen.
2. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear on the
upper display. Touch [Yes] to use Apple
CarPlay®.
3. A notification will appear on the iPhone®. Select to use the wireless
connection.
INFO:
If you select not to use the wireless
connection, the iPhone® will be con-
nected as a Bluetooth® device.
4. Wireless Apple CarPlay® will be started and the Apple CarPlay® screen appear
on the upper display.
INFO:
If the Wi-Fi connection is off on the Wi-Fi
setting screen, a notification will appear on
the upper display. Touch [Yes] to use wire-
less Apple CarPlay®.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30)
Operating tips
. If you do not wish to display the Startup
Information screen each time you acti-
vate Apple CarPlay®, turn on [Don’t Ask
Anymore] on the Startup Information
screen. The Startup Information screen
will not be displayed from the next Apple
CarPlay® activation. The Startup Infor-
mation screen can be set to appear again
in the Apple CarPlay® setting menu.
“Apple CarPlay® settings”
(page 5-23)
. The system update or the map update
will be stopped while using wireless
Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped).
. The connection with the other Blue-
tooth® device may be disconnected
when wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so
equipped) is activated.
. Once the wireless connection has been
established, Apple CarPlay® will be
automatically connected wirelessly next
time.
. Wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped)
uses the Wi-Fi network. After connect-
ing the in-vehicle system to the Wi-Fi
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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 5-27)
.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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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

BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Registration cannot be performed. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Bluetooth® audio device Owner’s
Manual.
Bluetooth® is disabled on device. Check that the Bluetooth® function is enabled on
device.
The PIN code is incorrect. Check the PIN code for the Bluetooth® audio
device that is to be registered.
Check that the PIN code for the Bluetooth®
audio device is consistent with that for the in-
vehicle audio system.
Another Bluetooth® device is used in the
vehicle. Turn off the other Bluetooth® device until the
registration is completed.
Music cannot be played back. The Bluetooth® audio device is not compatible
with the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Bluetooth® audio device Owner’s
Manual.
The system is not set to the Bluetooth® audio
mode. Display the source menu screen, and select the
Bluetooth® audio mode.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)
Push / repeatedly and
select the Bluetooth® audio mode.
“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
A Bluetooth® adapter is turned off. Turn on a Bluetooth® adapter when it is used for a Bluetooth® audio device.
8. Troubleshooting guide
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