climate control INFINITI QX80 2023 User Guide

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WARNING
.The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
. Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. On
hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
. Do not adjust the heating and air
conditioning controls while driving so
that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the climate
control system.
NOTE:
. Odors from inside and outside the
vehicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger compartment through the ventilators.
. When parking, set the heater and air
conditioner controls to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

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Without Advanced Climate Control System (if so equipped)
WAE0770X
With Advanced Climate Control System (if so equipped)1. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
2. AUTO (automatic) button
3. REAR ON·OFF button
4. REAR CTRL (rear control) button
5. Display screen
6. SYNC (synchronize) button
7. Temperature control dial (passenger’s
side)
8. ON·OFF button
9.
(air flow control) button
10.
(front defroster) button
11.
(rear window defroster) button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-43).)
12.
(fan speed control) buttons
13.
Upper vent button
14.
(air recirculation) button
15.
(outside air circulation) button
16. A/C (air conditioner) button
17.
(auto-recirculation) button
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
Automatic operation
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a con-
stant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button. (The indicatorlight on the button will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial on the corresponding side to set the desired
temperature.
.You can individually set temperatures
for the driver’s side and front passen-
ger’s side when the indicator light on
the SYNC button is not illuminated.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Heating (A/C OFF):
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. Use this mode when you only need to
heat.
1. Push the AUTO button. (The indicator light on the button will illuminate.) 2. Push the A/C button. (The indicator light
on the button will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial on the corresponding side to set the desired
temperature.
.You can individually set temperaturesfor the driver’s side and front passen-
ger’s side when the indicator light on
the SYNC button is not illuminated.
.The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution
and fan speed are also controlled
automatically.
NOTE:
. Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature or the
system may not work properly.
. Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the
button. (The indicator light
on the button will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial on the corresponding side to set the desired
temperature.
.To quickly remove ice from the outsideof the windows, use thebutton to
set the fan speed to maximum.
.As soon as possible after the wind- shield is cleared, push the AUTO button to return to the automatic
mode.
Manual operation
Fan speed control:
Push the
buttons to manually control
the fan speed.
Air intake control (Without Advanced Cli-
mate Control System):
. Push the
button to recirculate inter-
ior air inside the vehicle. (The indicator
light on the button will illuminate.)
. Push the
button to draw outside air
into the passenger compartment. (The
indicator light on the button will illumi-
nate.)
. To control the air intake automatically,
push and hold either the
button or
thebutton. The indicator light will
blink, and then the air intake will switch
to automatic control. When the auto-
matic control is set, the system auto-
matically alternates between the outside
air circulation and the air recirculation
modes. (The indicator light of the active
mode will illuminate.)
Air intake control (With Advanced Climate
Control System):
. Push the
button to recirculate inter-
ior air inside the vehicle. (The indicator

light on the button will illuminate.) The
air recirculation mode cannot be acti-
vated when the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting mode.
. Push the
button to draw outside air
into the passenger compartment. (The
indicator light on the button will turn
off.)
. To control the air intake automatically,
push the
button. (The indicator light
on the button will illuminate.)
Air flow control:
Pushing the
button manually controls
air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows mainly from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows mainly from center and sideventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlet andpartly from the defroster.
— Air flows mainly from the defroster andfoot outlets.
Synchronize temperature settings:
Push the SYNC button to turn on the SYNC
mode. (The indicator light on the button will
illuminate.)
When the SYNC mode is active, the driver’s
side temperature control dial will control the
driver’s side, front passenger’s side and rear
temperatures. When the passenger’s side temperature
setting or the rear temperature setting is
changed, it will cancel the SYNC mode of the
operated individual zone. (The indicator light
on the SYNC button will turn off.)
Changing both the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting and the rear temperature
setting will completely turn off the SYNC
mode.
Turning the system on/off
Push the ON·OFF button.
Upper vent system
When thebutton is pushed, the air flow
against the driver’s or passenger’s upper
body becomes gentle. (The indicator light on
the button will illuminate.)
In this mode, air from the upper ventilator
flows in order to control the cabin tempera-
ture without blowing air directly on the
occupants.
Push the
button when you want the air
conditioner to work quickly.
To turn the system off, push the
button
to turn the indicator light off.
Advanced Climate Control System
(if so equipped)
The Advanced Climate Control System keeps the air inside of the vehicle clean,
using the ion control and the automatic air
intake control with exhaust gas detecting
sensor.
Ion control:
This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster
®ions into the air blown from
the ventilators and reduces odor absorbed
into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster
®ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner’s air stream not
only suppress airborne bacteria and reduce
the adherence of odors to the interior trim,
but also have a proven skin moisture pre-
serving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster
®ions auto-
matically.
The amount of Plasmacluster
®ions in-
creases according to the amount of air flow.
When the air flow is high,
is displayed on
the display screen and when the air flow is
low, the indication in the screen changes to
.
Plasmacluster®and Plasmacluster®ion are
registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
Exhaust gas/outside odor detection sensor:
This vehicle is equipped with an exhaust gas
detection sensor. When the automatic in-
take air control is ON, the sensor detects
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industry odors such as pulp or chemicals, and
exhaust gas such as gasoline or diesel. When
such odors or gas are detected, the system
automatically changes from the outside air
circulation mode to the recirculation mode.
When the
button is pushed under the
following conditions, the indicator light on
the button will illuminate and the exhaust
gas detection sensor will turn on.
. The air flow control is not in the front
defroster mode. (The indicator light on
the
button is turned off.)
. The outside temperature is about 32°F
(0°C) or more.
When the automatic intake air control is ON,
for the first 5 minutes, the recirculation
mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt and
pollen from entering the vehicle and cleans
the air inside of the vehicle with positive and
negative ions that are emitted from the
ventilator.
After the 5 minutes, the sensor detects
exhaust gas and automatically alternates
between the recirculation mode and outside
air circulation mode.
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REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDI-
TIONING SYSTEM
Push the REAR ON·OFF button on the front
air conditioner control panel to turn on the
rear automatic air conditioning system. (The
indicator light on the button will illuminate.)
To control the rear automatic air condition-
ing system with the front air conditioner
control panel, push the REAR CTRL button.
(The indicator light on the button will
illuminate.)
The rear automatic air conditioning system
can also be adjusted by using the rear air
conditioner control panel located on the rear
of the center console. (See “Rear air condi- tioner control panel operation” (P.4-34).)
Front air conditioner control panel
operation
Automatic operation:
1. Push the REAR ON·OFF button to turn
on the rear automatic air conditioning
system. (The indicator light on the button
will illuminate.) Push the REAR CTRL
button to operate the rear automatic air
conditioning system. (The indicator light
on the button will illuminate.)
2. Push the AUTO button. (The AUTO indicator light on the button will illumi-
nate and “AUTO” will appear on the rear
air conditioner control panel.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial (dri- ver’s side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
1. Push the REAR ON·OFF button to turn on the rear automatic air conditioning
system. (The indicator light on the button
will illuminate.) Push the REAR CTRL
button to operate the rear automatic air
conditioning system. (The indicator light
on the button will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial (dri- ver’s side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.

3. Switch the air flow mode toby
pushing thebutton.
4. Push the A/C button. (The indicator light on the button will illuminate.)
NOTE:
When the front air conditioner is off, the
rear automatic air conditioning system only
operates the fan. When you would like to
use the air conditioner, be sure to push the
A/C button on the front air conditioner
control panel to turn on the A/C indicator
light.
Manual operation:
Perform the following when the indicator
lights on the REAR ON·OFF button and the
REAR CTRL button are illuminated.
. Temperature control
Turn the temperature control dial (dri-
ver’s side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
. Fan speed control
Push the fan speed control
buttons
to manually control the fan speed.
. Air flow control
Push the
button to change the air
flow mode.
: The air outlet is fixed at foot level.
: The air outlet is fixed at both the head and foot levels.
: The air outlet is fixed at the head level.
WAE0470X
1.button
2. Fan speed control button
3. AUTO button
4. Display
5. MODE button
6. TEMP button
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Rear air conditioner control panel
operation
Rear control buttons:
When the indicator light on the REAR CTRL
button on the front air conditioner control
panel is turned off, the rear seat passengers
can adjust the rear automatic air condition-
ing system using the control switches on the
rear of the center console.
.
button:
Rear automatic air conditioning system
on/off.
.
button:
Rear fan speed control up/down
. AUTO button:
Rear automatic air conditioning system
on, AUTO mode on
. MODE button:
Rear air flow control change
. TEMP button:
Rear temperature control up/down
Turning the system on/off
Use the following methods to turn on/off
the rear automatic air conditioning system.
. Operating the front air conditioner con-
trol panel:
Push the REAR ON·OFF button on the
front air conditioner control panel. .
Operating the rear air conditioner control
panel:
Push the
button on the rear air
conditioner control panel when the in-
dicator light on the REAR CTRL button
on the front air conditioner control panel
is not illuminated.
WAE0642X
WAE0643X

OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, the air
flow from the foot outlets will operate
normally.
The sensors
andlocated on the instru-
ment panel help maintain a constant tem-
perature. Do not put anything on or around
the sensors.
LINKING INTELLIGENT KEY
The air conditioner system settings can be
memorized for each Intelligent Key. See
“Setting memory function” (P.3-41).
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
Models without Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped with
an in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt,
pollen, dust, etc.
Models with Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped with
a natural grape seed polyphenol filter which
collects and neutralizes dirt, pollen, dust, etc.
To make sure the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace
the filter in accordance with the specified
maintenance intervals listed in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section. If replace-
ment is required, it is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.
SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL
The climate control system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will
not harm the earth’s ozone layer. However,
special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will
cause severe damage to your climate control
system. (See “Capacities and recommended
fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) for climate con-
trol system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations.)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly climate control
system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. To avoid personal injury,
any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician
with the proper equipment.
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When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the electronic control
modules and electronic control system har-
ness.
WARNING
.A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
.Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
. For details, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
.It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for
a person to drive a motor vehicle
which is equipped with a television
monitor or screen that is visible,
directly or indirectly, to the driver
while operating the vehicle. In the
interest of safety, the unit should
never be installed where it will be
directly or indirectly visible, by the
operator of the motor vehicle.
. For safety reasons when changing
discs, it is recommended that the
vehicle is not in motion, and that
you do not allow children to unfasten
safety belts to change discs or make
any adjustments to the system. Sys-
tem adjustments can be accom-
plished using the remote control,
while safety belts remain fastened.
. Enjoy your RSI system but remember
that safety of all passengers remains
the number one priority. Devices
installed in the USB, HDMI, or head-
phone jack may protrude and create a
potential eye impact hazard for un-
belted passengers during a vehicle
accident. To reduce the risk of injury,
use only SD cards (hidden on left side
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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO REAR SEAT INFOTAINMENT
(RSI) (if so equipped)

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of driver side monitor) or low-profile
USB storage devices.
CAUTION
.If your vehicle is equipped with a
wireless rear seat audio system or
any other wireless infrared device,
make sure it is powered off when
operating the RSI system. If both
systems are powered on at the same
time, the two systems may obstruct
each other, possibly creating undesir-
able audio interference through the
wireless headphones.
. Do not touch the inner pins of the
jacks on the front panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent da-
mage to the device.
. The LCD display screen is not
touchscreen. Do not put pressure or
add suction cups on the screen.
. Caution children to avoid touching or
scratching the screen, as it may
become dirty or damaged.
. Be sure to run the vehicle engine
while using the system. Using this
system without running the engine
can result in battery drain. To avoid the risk of battery drain, please
remember to turn off the system
when the vehicle is not in use.
WELCOME
This Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) system,
with built-in Wi-Fi, has some advanced
features. Before operating this system, read
this section thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
System features
.
Twin 8-inch Color TFT-LCD Panels with
1024 x 600 Resolution
. Internal Wi-Fi Network
. Bluetooth
®4.1 Audio Streaming
. Miracast®/Smart View Capability
. SmartStream Content Sharing
. USB 2.0 Port, SDXC Card Input
. HDMI 1.4 Input with MHL 2.0 Support
. Exclusive Slingplayer
®Application
. 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
. Front Panel Capacitive Touch Controls
. Infrared Wireless Headphones
. Full-Function Slimline Remote Control
. Monitor Screen Sharing
WAE0712X
GETTING STARTED
Turning the monitor on or off
1. Press thebuttonon the top of the
monitor or the remote control to turn the
monitor on or off. When in use, the front
panel controls will illuminate.
2. After the monitor has been turned on and is displaying a picture, the up/down
viewing angle can be adjusted to opti-
mize the picture quality. Press the push-
button latch
located on the top of the
monitor to pivot the screen.