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Power folding outside mirrors

CAUTION

Do not manually fold the power folding

mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can

damage the mirrors.

Press the switch to open or close the mirrors.

Automatic anti-glare outside mirror

(Driver’s side only)

The outside mirror will automatically dim during

nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the

headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-

glare feature operates only when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when

starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the

automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate

when the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-

ing.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the

button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light

will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push

the

button on the rearview mirror. The in-

dicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-

view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview

mirror” earlier in this section.

Heated mirrors

The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,

defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-

tional information, see “Rear window and outside

mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and

controls” section of this manual.

The automatic drive positioner system has two

features:

● Memory storage function
● Entry/exit function

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MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION

Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering

wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside

mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive po-

sitioner memory. Follow these procedures to use

the memory system.

1. Set the automatic transmission shift selector

lever to the P (Park) position.

2. Turn the ignition ON.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, ac-

celerator and brake pedals, and outside mir-

rors to the desired positions by manually

operating each adjusting switch. For addi-

tional information, see “Seats” in the

“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemen-

tal restraint system” section and “Pedal po-

sition adjustment,” “Steering wheel” and

“Outside mirrors” earlier in this section.
During this step, do not turn the ignition to

any position other than ON.

4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,

push the memory switch (1 or 2).
The indicator light for the pushed memory

switch will come on and stay on for approxi-

mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.

After the indicator light goes off, the se-

lected positions are stored in the selected

memory (1 or 2).

If a new memory is stored in the same memory

switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

Linking a keyfob to a stored memory

position

Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory

position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow-

ing procedure.

1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi-

tion.

2. While the indicator light for the memory

switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-

onds, press the

button on the keyfob.

The indicator light will blink. After the indica-

tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that

memory setting.

When the ignition switch is moved back to the

OFF position, press the

button on the key-

fob. The driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator

and brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move

to the memorized position.

NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the

memory switch, the keyfob automatically

re-links.

Confirming memory storage

● Turn the ignition ON and push the SET

switch. If the main memory has not been

stored, the indicator light will come on for

approximately 0.5 seconds. When the

memory has stored the position, the indica-

tor light will stay on for approximately 5 sec-

onds.

● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the

fuse opens, the memory storage function will

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be canceled and must be restarted before a

stored memory position can be set again.

Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to

restart the memory storage function. You

can also restart the memory storage function

using the following procedure.

1. Connect the battery cable or replace the

fuse.

2. Open and close the driver’s door more than

two times with the ignition key in the LOCK

position.
Once the memory storage function has been

restarted, you can store a memory position.

See “Memory storage function” earlier in this

section.

Selecting the memorized position

Set the shift selector lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion, then:

● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s

door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or

● Turn the ignition switch to the ON position

and push the memory switch (1 or 2).

The driver’s seat, steering wheel, accelerator and

brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move to the

memorized position with the indicator light blink-

ing, and then the light will stay on for approxi-

mately 5 seconds.

ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION

This system is designed so that the driver’s seat

and steering wheel will automatically move when

the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

This allows the driver to get into and out of the

driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will slide

backward:

● When the key is removed from the ignition

switch and the driver’s door is opened.

● When the driver’s door is opened with the

ignition key turned to LOCK.

● When the ignition key is turned from ACC to

LOCK with the driver’s door open.

The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to

the previous position:

● When the key is inserted into the ignition

switch and the driver’s door is closed.

● When the driver’s door is closed with the key

turned to LOCK.

● When the key is turned from ACC to ON

while the shift selector lever is in the P (Park)

position.

The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-

celed. See “Comfort & convenience settings” in

the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice

recognition systems” section of this manual.

Restarting the entry/exit function

If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse

opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.

Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to

restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart

the entry/exit function using the following proce-

dure.

1. Connect the battery cable or replace the

fuse.

2. Open and close the driver’s door more than

two times with the ignition key in the LOCK

position.

The entry/exit function should now work properly.

SYSTEM OPERATION

The automatic drive positioner system will not

work or will stop operating under the following

conditions:

● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH

(7 km/h).

● When any of the memory switches are

pushed while the automatic drive positioner

is operating.

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● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s

seat is turned on while the automatic drive

positioner is operating.

● When the memory switch (1 or 2) is not

pushed and held for at least 1 second.

● When the seat has been already moved to

the memorized position.

● When no seat position is stored in the

memory switch.

● When the shift selector lever is moved from

P (Park) to any other position.

● When the driver’s door remains open more

than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is

not in the ON position.

The automatic drive positioner system can be

adjusted and canceled. See “Comfort & Conve-

nience” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and

voice recognition systems” section of this

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WARNING

● Positioning of the heating or air condi-

tioning controls and display controls

should not be done while driving in or-

der that full attention may be given to

the driving operation.

● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-

tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,

fire, or electrical shock.

● Do not use this system if you notice any

abnormality, such as a frozen screen or

lack of sound. Continued use of the

system may result in accident, fire or

electric shock.

● In case you notice any foreign object in

the system hardware, spill liquid on it,

or notice smoke or smell coming from

it, stop using the system immediately

and contact your nearest INFINITI

dealer. Ignoring such conditions may

lead to accidents, fire or electrical

shock.

1. STATUS button(P. 4-6)
2. DEST button*
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-3)
4. PHONE button**

OFF brightness control button

(P. 4-18)

6. INFO button (P. 4-6)
7. SETTING button (P. 4-11)
8. VOICE button*

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9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)

10. ROUTE button*
11. ZOOM IN button*
12. MAP button*
13. ZOOM OUT button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to

the separate Navigation System Owner’s

Manual.
**For information on the PHONE button, see

“Bluetooth

T Hands-Free Phone System” later in

this section.
When you use this system, make sure the engine

is running.
If you use the system with the engine not

running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long

time, it will discharge the battery, and the

engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control

panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.

By selecting this key, you can proceed to the next

function.

HOW TO USE THE INFINITI

CONTROLLER

Use the INFINITI controller to choose an item on

the display screen. Select an item on the display

using the main directional buttons

(certain

Navigation System functions use the additional

directional buttons

) or the center dial

Then press the ENTER button

to select the

item or perform the action.
The BACK button

has two functions:

● Go back to the previous display (cancel).

If you press the BACK button

during setup,

the setup will be canceled and/or the display will

return to the previous screen.

● Finish setup.

In some screens pressing the BACK button

accepts the changes made during setup.
For the VOICE button

functions, refer to the

separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

HOW TO USE THE TOUCH

SCREEN

CAUTION

● The glass screen on the liquid crystal

display may break if it is hit with a hard

or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do

not touch the liquid crystalline material,

which contains a small amount of mer-

cury. In case of contact with skin, wash

immediately with soap and water.

● To clean the display, never use a rough

cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any

kind of solvent or paper towel with a

chemical cleaning agent. They will

scratch or deteriorate the panel.

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● Do not splash any liquid such as water

or car fragrance on the display. Contact

with liquid will cause the system to

malfunction.

To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-

not be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available

while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-

ate the navigation system.

Touch screen operation

With this system, the same operations as those

for the INFINITI controller are possible using the

touch screen operation.
Selecting the item:
Touch an item to select. To select the “Audio” key,

touch the “Audio” key

on the screen. Touch

the “BACK” key

to return to the previous

screen.

Adjusting the item:
Touch the “+” key

or the “

2” key

to adjust

the settings. Touch the “UP” key

to scroll up to

the previous page, or touch the “DOWN” key

to scroll down to next page.

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Inputting characters:

Touch the letter or number key

There are some options available when inputting

characters.

● Uppercase:

Shows uppercase characters.

● Lowercase:

Shows lowercase characters.

● Space:

Inserts a space.

● Symbols:

Shows symbols such as the question mark

(?).

● Delete:

Deletes the last character that has been

input with one touch. Touch and hold the

“Delete” key to delete all of the characters.

● OK:

Completes the character input.

Touch screen maintenance

If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft

cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a

small amount of neutral detergent with a soft

cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de-

tergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe the

screen.

START-UP SCREEN

When you push the ignition switch to the ACC or

ON position, the SYSTEM START-UP warning is

displayed on the screen. When you read and

agree with the warning, press the ENTER button.
If you do not push the ENTER button, you will not

be able to use the navigation system.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate

Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE

SCREEN

Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-

play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-

tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different

areas on the screen provide you with important

information. See the following for details.

1. Header:

Shows the path used to get to the current

screen (for example, press the SETTING

button > then select the “Comfort & Conv.”

key).

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2. Menu Selections:

Shows the options to choose within that

menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu-

mination, etc.).

3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:

Shows that the INFINITI controller may be

used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and

select more options.

4. Screen Count:

Shows the number of menu selections avail-

able for that screen (for example, 1/14).

5. Footer/Information Line:

Provides more information (if available)

about the menu selection currently high-

lighted (for example, Cabin lighting when

unlocking doors).

HOW TO USE THE STATUS

BUTTON

To display the status of the audio, climate control

system, fuel consumption and navigation system,

press the STATUS button.
The following information will appear when the

STATUS button is pressed:
Audio

→ Audio and Climate control system →

Audio, climate control temperature settings, av-

erage fuel economy and distance to empty

→

Audio, climate control temperature settings and

Navigation System

→ Audio

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON

Press the INFO button; the display screen shows

vehicle and navigation information for your con-

venience.
The information shown on the screen should be a

guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.

See the following for details.

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Fuel economy

Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel

Economy” key using the INFINITI controller and

press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel

Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy

Record.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you

with an estimation of the distance that can be

driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly

calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel

tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display

is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level

is low, the DTE display will change to (*).

NOTE:

● If the amount of fuel added while the

ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-

play just before the ignition switch is

turned OFF may continue to be dis-

played.

● When driving uphill or rounding curves,

the fuel in the tank shifts, which may

momentarily change the display.

Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km)
The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based

on fuel consumption since the last reset. The

display is updated every 30 seconds and

1/3 mile (500 m). After a reset or connecting the

battery cables, the display might show (**.*).
Resetting fuel economy
The average fuel economy calculation can be

reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the

“Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset” key

using the INFINITI controller and press the EN-

TER button.

Fuel economy record
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel

Economy” key, then select the “View” key using

the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER but-

ton.
The average fuel consumption history will be

displayed in a graph form along with the average

fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.

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Tire pressure information

To display tire pressure information, press the

INFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” key

using the INFINITI controller and press the EN-

TER button.
Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indi-

cates that the pressure is being measured. After

a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire will

be displayed randomly.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on

the screen does not correspond with the actual

order of the tire position.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the

heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition

and the temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message is dis-

played on the screen:
LOW PRESSURE — Check All Tires.

WARNING

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel

is replaced, tire pressure will not be

indicated, the TPMS will not function

and the low tire pressure warning light

will flash for approximately 1 minute.

The light will remain on after 1 minute.

Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as

possible for tire replacement and/or

system resetting.

● Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by INFINITI could affect the

proper operation of the TPMS.

Trip computer

Press the INFO button, then select the “Trip

Computer” key using the INFINITI controller and

press the ENTER button.
The trip computer will display the following items:

● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the last

reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and

59 minutes.

● Driving Distance – Distance driven (miles or

km) since the last reset.

● Average Speed – Average speed driven

(MPH or km/h) since the last reset.

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Resetting the trip computer
Each item in the trip computer can be reset to 0.

Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs to

be reset using the INFINITI controller and press

the ENTER button.
To reset all of the items in the trip computer select

the “Reset ALL” key and press the ENTER button.

A confirmation screen will appear; select the

“Yes” key and press the ENTER button.

Maintenance items

Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte-

nance” key using the INFINITI controller and

press the ENTER button; the maintenance infor-

mation will be displayed on the screen.

Changing the maintenance interval

Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using

the INFINITI controller and press the ENTER but-

ton to display the screen to change the mainte-

nance interval.
Select the “Interval” key using the INFINITI con-

troller and press the ENTER button. Use the

INFINITI controller to change the maintenance

interval, to accept the changes, press the BACK

button.

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Resetting the maintenance interval
To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to

0 miles (km), select the “Reset Distance” key

using the INFINITI controller and press the EN-

TER button.

Displaying the maintenance notice re-
minder

Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press

the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE

INFORMATION automatically at the set mainte-

nance interval. The indicator light will illuminate

when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au-

tomatically displayed as shown when both of the

following conditions are met:

● The vehicle is driven the set distance and the

ignition key is turned OFF.

● The ignition key is turned ON the next time

the vehicle will be driven.

To return to the previous display after the MAIN-

TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press

the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays

each time the key is turned ON until one of the

following conditions are met:

● The “Reset” key is selected.
● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to

OFF (indicator light not illuminated).

● The maintenance interval is set again.

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Other items

Press the INFO button and select the “Others”

key using the INFINITI controller and press the

ENTER button to view information on the naviga-

tion and voice recognition systems.
Voice recognition

For Voice Recognition settings, refer to “INFINITI

Voice Recognition system” later in this section.
Navigation version

Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-

er’s Manual for information regarding this item.

Traffic Info.

Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-

er’s Manual for information regarding this item.

Where am I?

Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-

er’s Manual for information regarding this item.

GPS Satellite Info.

Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-

er’s Manual for information regarding this item.

HOW TO USE THE SETTING

BUTTON

When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET-

TINGS screen will appear on the display. You can

select and/or adjust several functions, features

and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use

the INFINITI controller to select each item to be

set and press the ENTER button.

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