2012 Infiniti Navigation Manual PDF

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2012 Infiniti Navigation System

Printing: March 2012 (18A) / N12E 08TJU1 / Printed in U.S.A.
2012 Infiniti Navigation System Owner’s Manual
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INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOREWORD

HELPDESK CONTACT INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing an INFINITI
For assistance or inquiries about the vehicle.
INFINITI Navigation System, or to order This user’s manual is for the navigation
updated map data, contact the INFINITI system only. This manual contains operat-
NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK at: ing instructions for the INFINITI Navigation
. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1588 Orem, UT System offered in your INFINITI vehicle.
84059-992 Please read this manual carefully to ensure
. E-MAIL: Infiniti-Navi-Info@navteq.com safe operation of the navigation system.
. WEB SITE: www.InfinitiNavigation.com . Because of possible specification
or www.infiniti.ca. changes and optional equipment, sec-
tions of this manual may not apply to
. PHONES: 1-800-777-0325 your vehicle.
. HOURS: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific . All information, specifications and il-
Time) lustrations in this manual are those in
INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS DE- effect at the time of printing. INFINITI
PARTMENT reserves the right to change specifica-
tions or design at any time without
For assistance or inquiries about the notice.
INFINITI warranty, service or general ques-
tions, contact the INFINITI Consumer Affairs . Do not remove this manual from the
Department at: vehicle when selling this vehicle. The
next user of this navigation system may
For U.S. customers
need the manual.
1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers
1-800-361-4792
Model "08TJ-N" EDITED: 2010/ 11/ 15

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3 Map settings 6 Storing location/route
How to use this manual ................... 1-2 Map types ....................................... 3-2 Storing location ............................... 6-2
Safety information ........................... 1-2 Displaying current vehicle location ... 3-4 Storing route .................................. 6-5
Laser product................................... 1-3 Moving map..................................... 3-5 Storing tracked route ...................... 6-6
Changing scale of map .................... 3-8 Storing avoid area ........................... 6-7
2 Getting started Changing map view ....................... 3-11 Editing address book ...................... 6-9
Map view settings.......................... 3-13 Deleting stored item ...................... 6-19
Control buttons and functions.......... 2-2 Looking at information on map ...... 3-18 Transferring information to/from
Starting system .............................. 2-8 address book................................. 6-23
Navigation system status screen ..... 2-8 4 Setting destination
Functions disabled while driving ..... 2-9 7 Viewing technical information
Menu screen and Destination screen ........................... 4-2
operation method .......................... 2-11 Delete destination.......................... 4-22 Information screen ........................... 7-2
Touch panel operation ................... 2-15 Viewing information about current
How to input letters 5 Route guidance vehicle location................................ 7-3
and numbers ................................. 2-16 Viewing available
Map menu screen .......................... 2-18 Procedures after traffic information ............................ 7-3
Storing home location/address ...... 2-20 setting destination ........................... 5-2 Viewing available
Setting destination ........................ 2-21 About route guidance ...................... 5-7 weather information......................... 7-9
Operating maps ............................. 2-24 Route screen.................................. 5-12 Map update ................................... 7-18
Setting voice guidance................... 2-25 Route guidance settings................. 5-27 Viewing navigation system
INFINITI voice recognition ............... 2-27 unit identification .......................... 7-19

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Viewing navigation system Traffic information........................ 11-10

version information........................ 7-20 10 General system information
Viewing GPS current Features of this
location information....................... 7-20 navigation system.......................... 10-2
Current vehicle location ................. 10-4
8 Other settings Route calculation ........................... 10-8
Route guidance............................ 10-10
Settings screen ................................ 8-2
Notes on XM
Display settings ............................... 8-3 NavTraffic® information................ 10-14
Navigation setting........................... 8-5 Notes on XM
Volume adjustment ........................ 8-11 NavWeatherTM information ........... 10-15
Clock settings ................................ 8-12 Map data ..................................... 10-16
Language and unit settings............ 8-13 How to handle display ................. 10-20
9 Voice recognition 11 Troubleshooting guide
INFINITI Voice Recognition ................ 9-2 Customer assistance ...................... 11-2
Standard mode ................................ 9-2 Basic operations ............................ 11-3
Alternate command mode ................ 9-9 Vehicle icon ................................... 11-4
Command lists (Standard mode) .... 9-21 Route calculation and
Command Lists (Alternate visual guidance.............................. 11-6
command mode) ............................ 9-24 Voice guidance .............................. 11-8
Voice recognition ........................... 11-9

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1 Introduction
How to use this manual....................................... 1-2 Safety information............................................... 1-2
For safe operation ........................................... 1-2 Laser product...................................................... 1-3
Reference symbols .......................................... 1-2

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1. Introduction
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL NOTE: SAFETY INFORMATION

Indicates items that help you understand and
This manual uses special words, symbols This system is primarily designed to help
maximize the performance of your vehicle. If
and icons that are organized by function. you reach your destination, and it also
ignored, they may lead to a malfunction or poor
Please refer to the following items to performs other functions as outlined in this
performance.
understand how to use this manual prop- manual. However, you, the driver, must use
erly.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS the system safely and properly. Informa-
tion concerning road conditions, traffic
FOR SAFE OPERATION INFO: signs and the availability of services may
Indicates information that is necessary for not always be up to date. The system is not
WARNING! a substitute for safe, proper and legal
efficient use of your vehicle or accessories.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that could driving.
Reference page:
cause death or serious personal injury. To Before using the navigation system, please
Indicates the title and page that you read the following safety information. Al-
avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must
should refer to. ways use the system as outlined in this
be followed precisely.
<>: manual.
Indicates a button on the control panel and
CAUTION! steering wheel. WARNING!
Indicates the presence of a hazard that could [ ]: . To operate the navigation system or use
cause minor or moderate personal injury or Indicates a key/item displayed on the the INFINITI controller, first park the
damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce screen. vehicle in a safe location and set the
the risk, the procedures must be followed parking brake. Operating the system
Voice Command:
carefully. while driving can distract the driver and
Indicates an operation by voice command. may result in a serious accident.
Variable commands, such as numbers, are . Do not rely on route guidance alone.
indicated in italics in angle brackets < >. Always be sure that all driving maneu-
vers are legal and safe in order to avoid
accidents.
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1. Introduction
. Do not disassemble or modify this . The glass display screen may break if it LASER PRODUCT
system. If you do, it may result in is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the
accidents, fire or electrical shock. glass screen breaks, do not touch it. This navigation system is certified as a
Doing so could result in an injury. Class 1 laser product.
. If you notice any foreign objects in the
system hardware, spill liquid on the The navigation system complies with DHHS
system or notice smoke or a smell Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J.
NOTE:
coming from it, stop using the system
immediately and contact an INFINITI Do not keep the navigation system running with WARNING!
retailer. Ignoring such conditions may the engine or the hybrid system stopped. Doing
. Do not disassemble or modify this
lead to accidents, fire or electrical shock. so may discharge the vehicle battery (12V
system. There are no user serviceable
battery). When you use the navigation system,
parts in this navigation system.
always keep the engine or the hybrid system
CAUTION! running. . If maintenance, adjustments and opera-
tions other than those specified in this
. Do not use this system if you notice any manual are attempted, injury due to laser
malfunctions such as a frozen screen or radiation and exposure could occur.
the lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accidents, fire or
electrical shock.
. Some states/provinces may have laws
limiting the use of video screens while
driving. Use this system only where it is
legal to do so. Required XM® Radio and XM NavTraffic®
monthly subscriptions are sold separately.
. Extreme temperature conditions [below
XM NavTraffic® is only available in select
−48F (−208C) and above 1588F (708C)]
markets. For more information,
could affect the performance of the
system. see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic.
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1. Introduction
Required XM® Radio and XM NavWeatherTM

monthly subscriptions are sold separately.
XM NavWeatherTM is only available in
select markets. For more information,
see www.xmradio.com/navweather.
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2 Getting started
Control buttons and functions ............................. 2-2 Map menu screen ............................................. 2-18
Control panel (Type A) ..................................... 2-2 Current location map screen ........................ 2-18
Control panel (Type B) ..................................... 2-3 Scrolled location map screen ....................... 2-19
Control Panel (Type C) ..................................... 2-5 Storing home location/address ......................... 2-20
INFINITI controller ............................................ 2-6 How to store home location......................... 2-20
Steering wheel switches .................................. 2-7 Setting destination............................................ 2-21
Starting system ................................................... 2-8 Searching for destinations ........................... 2-21
Navigation system status screen.......................... 2-8 Starting route guidance ............................... 2-22
Functions disabled while driving.......................... 2-9 Canceling route............................................ 2-23
TOUCH SCREEN OPERATION ........................... 2-10 Operating maps ................................................ 2-24
Menu screen and operation method .................. 2-11 How to view map screen.............................. 2-24
Menu screens and their purposes ................. 2-11 Setting voice guidance ...................................... 2-25
Using controls to adjust values, levels, etc. .... 2-12 Turning voice guidance ON/OFF.................... 2-25
Start menu .................................................... 2-13 Adjusting voice guidance volume ................. 2-25
List screen .................................................... 2-14 INFINITI voice recognition .................................. 2-27
Touch panel operation ....................................... 2-15 Using voice recognition system.................... 2-27
Example of touch panel operation ................. 2-15 Before starting............................................. 2-27
How to input letters and numbers ..................... 2-16 Giving voice commands ............................... 2-28
Character (letters and numbers) Voice command examples............................ 2-29
input screen .................................................. 2-16 Command lists............................................. 2-34
Number input screen..................................... 2-17

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CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS *

3 INFINITI controller:
Turn to highlight an item on the

Designs and button layout may vary screen, and push <ENTER> to select
depending on the specifications and the the highlighted item.
model. On the map screen, turn to adjust the
CONTROL PANEL (Type A) map scale.
To scroll the map, push the controller
in the direction you want to scroll.
“INFINITI controller” (page 2-6)
*
4 <INFO>:
Push to display the vehicle, traffic,

weather or voice recognition informa-
tion.
“7. Viewing technical informa-
tion”
*
5 <STATUS>:
Push multiple times to display audio

information with either the air condi-
tioner status, fuel economy or naviga-
tion directions.
*
6 <DAY/NIGHT OFF >:
*
1 <DEST> *
2 <ROUTE>: Push to switch between the day screen
Push to enter a destination. Various Push to access the guidance control (bright) and the night screen (dark).
methods for entering a destination are functions (guidance cancellation, route Push and hold to turn off the display.
available. priority, waypoint setting on the route, Push again to turn on the display.
“4. Setting destination” etc.).
“5. Route guidance”
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*
7 <ZOOM IN>, <ZOOM OUT>: turns the display to the previous screen.
Push to adjust the map scale. . The layout of the control panel switches may
*
8 <MAP>: vary depending on the vehicle model and
Push to display the map. While follow- equipment.
ing a programmed route, push multi-
ple times to change the type of route CONTROL PANEL (Type B)
information displayed.
*
9 <BACK>:
Push to return to the previous screen.

In a settings screen, this button is also
used to apply the setting.
In a character input screen, this button
is also used to delete the characters
that have been entered.
*
10 <VOICE>:
Push to hear the current guidance for a

programmed route.
*
11 <SETTING>:
Push to access the system settings.

“8. Other settings”
*
1 <DISP>: “4. Setting destination”
INFO: Push to access the display settings. *
3 INFINITI controller:
. If <BACK> needs to be pushed to apply the *
2 <DEST>: Slide or rotate to highlight an item on
setting on a settings screen, this manual Push to enter a destination. Various the screen, and push <ENTER> to select
will explicitly include a step for this methods for entering a destination are the highlighted item.
procedure. Otherwise, pushing <BACK> re- available. On the map screen, turn to adjust the
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map scale. used to apply the setting. equipment.

To scroll the map, slide the controller In a character input screen, this button
in the direction you want to scroll. is also used to delete the characters
“INFINITI controller” (page 2-6) that have been entered.
*
4 <INFO>: *
9 <VOICE>:
Push to display the vehicle, traffic, Push to hear the current guidance for a
weather or voice recognition informa- programmed route.
tion. *
10 <STATUS>:
Push multiple times to display audio
tion”
information with either the air condi-
*
5 <SETTING>: tioner status, fuel economy or naviga-
Push to access the system settings. tion directions.
“8. Other settings” *
11 <DAY/NIGHT OFF >:
*
6 <ROUTE>: Push to switch between the day screen
Push to access the guidance control (bright) and the night screen (dark).
functions (guidance cancellation, route Push and hold to turn off the display.
priority, waypoint setting on the route, Push again to turn on the display.
etc.).
“5. Route guidance” INFO:
*
7 <MAP>:
. If <BACK> needs to be pushed to apply the
Push to display the map. While follow- setting on a settings screen, this manual
ing a programmed route, push multi- will explicitly include a step for this
ple times to change the type of route procedure. Otherwise, pushing <BACK> re-
information displayed. turns the display to the previous screen.
*
8 <BACK>:
. The layout of the control panel switches may
Push to return to the previous screen. vary depending on the vehicle model and
In a settings screen, this button is also
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CONTROL PANEL (Type C) *

4 <SETTING>:
Push to access the system settings.

“8. Other settings”
*
5 <ROUTE>:
Push to access the guidance control

functions (guidance cancellation, route
priority, waypoint setting on the route,
etc.).
*
6 <MAP>:
Push to display the map. While follow-

ing a programmed route, push multi-
ple times to change the type of route
information displayed.
*
7 <BACK>:
Push to return to the previous screen.

*
1 <DEST>: To scroll the map, slide the INFINITI In a settings screen, this button is also
Push to enter a destination. Various controller in the direction you want to used to apply the setting.
methods for entering a destination are scroll. In a character input screen, this button
available. “INFINITI controller” (page 2-6) is also used to delete the characters
“4. Setting destination” *
3 <INFO>: that have been entered.
*
2 INFINITI controller: Push to display the vehicle, traffic, *
8 <VOICE>:
Slide or rotate to highlight an item on weather or voice recognition informa- Push to hear the current guidance for a
the screen, and push <ENTER> to select tion. programmed route.
the highlighted item.
tion” *
9 <STATUS>:
On the map screen, turn to adjust the Push multiple times to display audio
map scale. information with either the air condi-
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tioner status, fuel economy or naviga- INFINITI CONTROLLER *

4 Center dial:
tion directions. Turn to highlight an item on the screen
With Directional buttons
*
10 <DAY/NIGHT OFF >: or adjust a setting.
Push to switch between the day screen The center dial can also be used to
(bright) and the night screen (dark). adjust the map scale.
Push and hold to turn off the display.
Push again to turn on the display. Without Directional buttons
INFO:
. If <BACK> needs to be pushed to apply the
setting on a settings screen, this manual
will explicitly include a step for this
procedure. Otherwise, pushing <BACK> re-
turns the display to the previous screen. *
1 <ENTER>:
. The layout of the control panel switches may Push to select the highlighted item on
vary depending on the vehicle model and the screen.
equipment. If this button is pushed while a map is
displayed, the map menu screen is *
1 <ENTER>:
displayed. Push to select the highlighted item on
*
2 Main directional buttons: the screen.
Use to move across the map, highlight If this button is pushed while a map is
an item on the screen or adjust a displayed, the map menu screen is
setting (volume, brightness, etc.). displayed.
*
3 Additional directional buttons: *
2 Center dial/Slide switch:
Use to move across the map or high- Center dial
light an item on the character input Turn to highlight an item on the screen
screen. or adjust a setting.
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The center dial can also be used to

adjust the map scale.
Slide switch
Slide (push upward/downward/left-
ward/rightward) to select an item on
the screen or to adjust a setting
(volume, brightness, etc.).
The map can be scrolled in 8 directions
by sliding this switch.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES Type B Type D
*
1 <ENTER>:
Tilt to highlight an item on the screen

or adjust a setting. Push to select the
highlighted item.
If this button is pushed while a map is
displayed, the map menu screen is
displayed.
“Map menu screen” (page 2-18)
Push and hold while a map or status
Type A Type C
screen is shown to display the Start
Menu.
“Start menu” (page 2-13)
If this button is tilted up while the
audio function is activated and the
map or status screen is displayed, the
audio system can be operated.
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*
2 <− +>:
STARTING SYSTEM NAVIGATION SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN
Use to adjust the volume. These
buttons have the same function as The navigation system starts when the By pushing <STATUS> at any time, a split
that of the volume control knob. Refer ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON screen with audio information that is
to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. position. always at the top can be displayed.
*
3 <BACK >: NOTE:
Each time <STATUS> is pushed, the bottom
Push this button during a setting part of the screen changes between air
operation to return to the previous Do not keep the navigation system on with the conditioner, fuel economy and navigation
screen. In a settings screen, this engine or the hybrid system stopped. Doing so directions.
button can also be used to apply the may discharge the vehicle battery (12V bat-
setting. tery). When you use the navigation system, INFO:
always keep the engine or the hybrid system
*
4 <TALK >:
running. There are different status screens displayed
Push to start the voice recognition depending on various factors, such as the
system. If the voice recognition system currently active mode, whether a destination
is already activated, pushing this has been set or not, etc.
button cancels the voice guidance
and a voice command can be spoken
immediately.
*
5 <SOURCE>:
Use to switch the audio mode (source).

Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
*
6 < >:
Push to display the phone mode
screen.
When a route to the destination is set and the
audio system is on, a screen similar to the one
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above appears. FUNCTIONS DISABLED WHILE DRIVING

*
1 Turning direction at the next intersec-
tion
*
2 Name of the next street
*
3 Distance to the next intersection
*
4 Distance remaining to the destination
*
5 Remaining time to the destination
When a route to the destination is not set

and the audio system is off, a screen
similar to the one above appears.
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To ensure safe driving, some functions . Home

cannot be operated or have limited opera- . Address Book
tion when the vehicle driving speed is
above 5 MPH (8 km/h). . Previous Destinations
The on-screen text and keys for these . Nearby places
restricted functions will be "grayed-out" or . Address book
muted and cannot be selected while
driving. In some cases, a screen message . My places
will appear indicating a restricted function. . Map input
Restricted functions while driving include:
TOUCH SCREEN OPERATION
. Character (letter and number) input
The same operations described for the
screen during destination entry (street
scrolling dial are possible using touch
address, phone number, freeway en-
screen operation.
trance/exit, intersection, city center)
. Places search by name and city name
. Scrolling and viewing of certain naviga-
tion lists
. Adding/editing address book entries
. Adding/editing home location
. Storing current position, information,
destinations
These functions will become available
again when the vehicle speed is reduced
to 5 MPH (8 km/h).
Destination functions available while driv-
ing include:
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MENU SCREEN AND OPERATION METHOD INFO:

An item can also be selected by tilting <ENTER>
MENU SCREENS AND THEIR PURPOSES on the steering wheel up and down, and then
pushing <ENTER>.
Push <DEST> , <ROU TE> , <I NFO > or 2. To select the highlighted menu item,
<SETTING> to display the corresponding push <ENTER>. The next screen is
menu screen. displayed.
3. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
How to select menu item
screen.
Example: <DEST> screen
Push <MAP> to return to the current
1. Highlight the preferred menu item location map screen.
using the INFINITI controller.
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USING CONTROLS TO ADJUST VALUES, LEVELS, ETC.
With directional buttons
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. These same adjustments can also be

performed using the touch panel operation.
“Adjusting volume and others”
(page 2-15)
START MENU
The start menu can be displayed using the
switches on the steering wheel.
Without directional buttons

There are five main methods to control the 2. Adjust the value or level indicating bar 1. Push and hold <ENTER> on the steering
navigation system: the center dial, the using the INFINITI controller. wheel.
main directional buttons, the slide switch, 3. Push <ENTER> or <BACK> to apply the 2. Highlight the preferred item and push
the touch panel and the switches on the setting. <ENTER>.
steering wheel. Use these controls to
adjust the volume of the phone and voice INFO: INFO:
guidance, the display brightness, etc.
. The volume of phone and voice guidance, <ENTER> on the steering wheel can be used to
How to adjust the display brightness, etc. can be adjusted display the start menu only when the map or
1. Highlight the preferred setting item and by tilting <ENTER> on the steering wheel up status screen is displayed.
push <ENTER>. The color of the corre- and down.
sponding adjustment item changes.
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Available setting items LIST SCREEN

. [Destination]:
Displays the destination screen. It is
the same screen that appears when
<DEST> is pushed.
“4. Setting destination”
. [Route]:
Displays the route screen. It is the
same screen that appears when
<ROUTE> is pushed.
. [Info]:
Displays the information screen. It is
the same screen that appears when
<INFO> is pushed.
“7. Viewing technical information”
. [Settings]: After searching for a point of interest, a list part of the name.
Displays the settings screen. It is the screen is displayed. *
2 Distance from the current location
same screen that appears when Depending on the list displayed, it can be *
3 Direction to the point of interest
<SETTING> is pushed. sorted.
“8. Other settings” *
4 If the entire list cannot be displayed on
Items displayed in list the screen, the system displays the
total number of items in the list and
*
1 Highlight the preferred item from the the entry number of the selected item.
list and push <ENTER> to select it. If a Scroll the list using the INFINITI con-
location or facility name is not com- troller.
pletely displayed (due to length), high-
light the item to display the hidden
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*
5 The list will automatically scroll to the
TOUCH PANEL OPERATION Adjusting volume and others
section of the list that begins with the
letter selected. With this system, it is possible to use the
INFINITI controller and touch panel opera-
INFO: tion to perform the same operations.
This feature is only available when the list is This manual describes the operations
sorted by name and is not active for all lists. using the INFINITI controller.
*
6 Highlight and push <ENTER> to select For the operations that differ from those of
the INFINITI controller and for useful
the other sort options.
methods for using the touch panel opera-
*
7 When the list is sorted by the shortest
tion, refer to each section.
Touch [+] or [−] located on the right and left
distance, the selected location can be of the bar graph to perform the adjust-
confirmed in the preview displayed on EXAMPLE OF TOUCH PANEL OPERA- ment.
the right side of the screen. TION
Scrolling a list or message
*
8 Highlight and push <ENTER> to modify Examples of operations performed using
the search conditions. the touch panel operation are described
here.
Selecting item
Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll the list or

message.
Touch [ ] or [ ] to skip to the next page.
When the item is touched, the next screen

is displayed.
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Inputting letters and numbers HOW TO INPUT LETTERS AND NUMBERS INFO:
Inputting letters can also be done with the
CHARACTER (letters and numbers) touch panel operation.
INPUT SCREEN
Alphanumeric characters are entered to set
a destination, search for a facility, edit
stored locations, etc.
1. Touch the letter or number.

2. Touch [Delete] to delete a character.
Push and hold [Delete] to delete all of 3. Push <BACK>, or highlight [Delete] and
the characters. push <ENTER> to delete the last char-
acter entered.
Push and hold <BACK> to delete all the
1. Use the INFINITI controller to highlight a characters entered.
character on the displayed keyboard. Highlight [Space] and push <ENTER> to
enter a space.
2. Push <ENTER>. The highlighted charac-

ter is entered.
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4. After finishing the entry, highlight [List] NUMBER INPUT SCREEN

and push <ENTER>. A phone number or a street number can
also be entered as a search method to look
INFO: for a destination. Perform the following
procedure to enter a number.
. Push <BACK> on the control panel to return
to the previous screen, but only after
deleting all the characters entered. INFO:
. Touch [BACK] on the screen to return to the Only the locations included in the map data
database can be searched for by a phone 2. Push <ENTER>. The highlighted number
previous screen even when characters have
number. is entered.
been entered.
. The list screen appears automatically when INFO:
text has been entered and the matching list
items have been narrowed down to a Inputting numbers can also be done with
number that will fit on the screen. the touch panel operation.
1. Use the INFINITI controller to highlight a

number on the displayed keyboard.
Symbol input screen

3. Push <BACK>, or highlight [Delete] and
. Symbol keys are displayed by highlighting push <ENTER> to delete the last number
[Symbols] and pushing <ENTER>. Alphabet entered.
keys are displayed by highlighting [A-Z] and Push and hold <BACK> to delete all the
pushing <ENTER>. numbers entered.
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MAP MENU SCREEN CURRENT LOCATION MAP SCREEN

Push <ENTER> while the current location
map screen or a scrolled map screen is
displayed to display the menu correspond-
ing to that screen.
This menu can be used to access helpful
functions quickly, such as setting a desti-
4. After finishing the entry, highlight [List] nation and searching for points of interest
and push <ENTER>. nearby.
If <ENTER> is pushed while the current
There are various methods used to select a location map screen is displayed, the
INFO: menu item. Use a method described earlier following options are available.
in this manual.
. Push <BACK> on the control panel to return . [Store Location]:
“Menu screen and operation method”
to the previous screen, but only after Stores the current vehicle location in
(page 2-11)
deleting all the numbers entered. the Address Book. The stored location
can be retrieved as necessary to set it
. Touch [BACK] on the screen to return to the INFO:
as a destination (waypoint).
previous screen even when numbers have
With the touch panel operation, the same “Storing location” (page 6-2)
been entered.
screen can be displayed by touching [Map . [Nearby Places]:
Menu] located on the map screen.
Searches for points of interest near the
current vehicle location, such as res-
taurants and gas stations, etc.
“Finding nearby place” (page 4-6)
. [Map View]:
Performs map operations such as the
switching of map type and the setting
of map orientation and scale.
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“3. Map settings” . [New Dest.]: . [Delete]:

. [Map Icons]: Sets the destination to the map loca- Deletes a stored location. Available
tion where <ENTER> was pushed. If a only when the cross pointer is placed
Displays map icons of certain points of
destination is already set, the location over a stored location icon.
interest (such as restaurants and gas
will be set as the new destination.
stations, etc.) on the map around the . [Incident Detail]:
“Setting point on map”
current vehicle location. This function can be selected only when
(page 4-21)
“Displaying map icons” the traffic information icon is dis-
(page 3-18) . [Add to Route]: played. Displays the details of the
. [Store Tracking]: Sets the map location where <ENTER> traffic information icon. Place the cross
was pushed as the destination or a pointer over the icon to be checked.
Stores in the Address Book the route
waypoint. This is available only when a
travelled from the starting point to the
suggested route is already set. INFO:
current location.
“Setting destination or waypoint”
“Storing tracked route” (page 6-6) Incident details are a feature of Traffic Informa-
(page 5-15)
SCROLLED LOCATION MAP SCREEN tion, and an XM NavTraffic® subscription is
. [Nearby Places]: required in order to receive Traffic Information.
Searches for points of interest near the
map location where <ENTER> was
pushed and sets them as a destination
or waypoint.
Use the same search method as the
one for [Places].
“Finding nearby place” (page 4-6)
. [Store Location]:
If <ENTER> is pushed while a scrolled map
Store the map location where <ENTER>
screen is displayed, the following options
was pushed in the Address Book. The
are available.
stored location can be retrieved to set it
as a destination or waypoint.
“Storing location” (page 6-2)
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STORING HOME LOCATION/ADDRESS
HOW TO STORE HOME LOCATION

If a home location is already stored in the
Address Book, it can be easily retrieved to
set the route to the stored home location.
The procedure to store the home location is
the same as for storing any other location.
“4. Setting destination” 3. A confirmation message is displayed. 5. Enter the address of the home location,
Confirm the message, highlight [Yes] highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>.
As an example, the procedure for storing
and push <ENTER>. “Finding address” (page 4-4)
the home location by searching for a
destination by address is described here. The map screen is displayed.
4. Highlight [Street Address] and push

<ENTER>. A character input screen is 6. Adjust the location of your home using
1. Push <DEST>.
displayed. the INFINITI controller, if necessary.
2. Highlight [Home (Add New)] and push
<ENTER>. 7. After adjusting the location, push
<ENTER>.
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INFO: INFO: SETTING DESTINATION

It is recommended to move the home The same setting can also be performed by
location for security reasons. pushing <SETTING> and highlighting [Naviga- SEARCHING FOR DESTINATIONS
tion]. As an example, the method for setting a
“Storing location by searching” (page 6-2) nearby restaurant as the destination using
[Places] is described here.
8. A message is displayed and the home

location is stored.
1. Push <DEST>.
2. Highlight [Places] and push <ENTER>.
9. Highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>.

10. Push <MAP> to return to the current
location map screen. The home icon is
displayed on the map. 3. Highlight [Nearby RESTAURANT] and
push <ENTER>.
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INFO: . If there is a route already in progress, STARTING ROUTE GUIDANCE

only places along the current route will After the destination is set and route
The search can also be narrowed down by
be listed. Turn off [Show Along Route] at calculation is performed, the suggested
selecting [All Categories or Name] or [ZAGAT]
the top of list to display all nearby route is displayed.
on this screen. By selecting [All Categories
places.
or Name], the area, name of facility, etc. can
be specified. By selecting [ZAGAT], restau-
rants registered in the ZAGAT database can
be searched and sorted by their rating
regarding food, decor, cost, service, etc.
The Zagat Content displayed may not reflect
the most up-to-date Zagat Content available
to the public.
1. Highlight [Start] and push <ENTER>.
5. The entire route is shown on the map.
Highlight [Start] after confirming the
location of the displayed destination,
and push <ENTER>.
The system sets the destination to the
selected location and starts calculating
a route.
4. Highlight the preferred restaurant from
the list and push <ENTER>. INFO:
2. Once route guidance is started, the
Even after setting a destination, the location system navigates you through the
INFO:
of the destination can be adjusted, the route guide points using visual and voice
. The position of the selected location is can be stored, etc. if necessary. guidance.
displayed in the preview on the right “Procedures after setting destination”
side of the screen. (page 5-2)
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CANCELING ROUTE INFO:

Cancel a route that is already set according . If a route is canceled, [Cancel Route]
to the following procedure. changes to [Resume Route].
Highlight [Resume Route] and push <ENTER>
to reactivate the canceled route.
This is available only until a new route is set
or a currently set destination is deleted.
3. When approaching a guide point, the . The above step does not delete the destina-
system automatically changes to the tion that has been set. To delete a destina-
split screen and shows an enlarged tion, push <DEST> and highlight [Delete
view of the intersection in the left Destination], then push <ENTER>.
1. Push <ROUTE>. “Delete destination” (page 4-22)
screen. Push <MAP> to switch to the
full map screen. 2. Highlight [Cancel Route] and push
<ENTER>.
4. When arriving at the destination, route

guidance automatically ends. 3. A confirmation message is displayed.
Highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
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OPERATING MAPS *
3 Guide point:
Indicates a guide point on the route.
HOW TO VIEW MAP SCREEN *
4 Waypoint:
The navigation system displays various Displays the set locations between the
information on the map screen. starting point and the destination. A
maximum of 5 waypoints can be set.
Screen information
*
5 Destination:
Indicates the destination location of
the route guidance.
Upon reaching the destination, the
address will be displayed on the map
screen.
*
6 Suggested route:
Appears in bold yellow during route

guidance.
*
7 Map Menu icon:
Touch the icon to display the Map
Menu screen.
“Map menu screen” (page 2-18)
*
8 / Direction indicator:
Indicates the directional setting of the
*
1 Vehicle icon: *
2 Starting point: map. Touch the icon to change the
Indicates the current vehicle location Displays the vehicle location, with setting.
and the direction of travel. which the route is set, as the starting : North always pointing up.
point. : Direction of the vehicle always
pointing up.
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“Setting map orientation” SETTING VOICE GUIDANCE Other settings

(page 3-14)
Voice guidance can also be activated or
*
9 Scale indicator: TURNING VOICE GUIDANCE ON/OFF deactivated by performing the following
Indicates the scale of the map. Voice guidance can be activated or deac- procedure.
Touch the icon to display the scale bar. tivated.
The map scale can be adjusted using
the scale bar.
“Operating with touch panel op-
eration” (page 3-5)
*
10 Street name:
Displays the name of the street that

the vehicle is currently driving on.
1. Push <SETTING>.
1. Push <ROUTE>. 2. Highlight [Volume & Beeps] and push
2. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push <ENTER>.
<ENTER>. 3. Highlight [Guidance Voice] and push
<ENTER>.
ADJUSTING VOICE GUIDANCE VO-
LUME
The volume of voice guidance can be
adjusted.
3. Highlight [Guidance Voice] and push

<ENTER>. The indicator illuminates if
voice guidance is activated.
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3. Highlight [Guidance Volume] and push

<ENTER>.
4. Adjust the volume of voice guidance by
INFO:
The guidance volume can also be adjusted by
turning the audio system volume control knob
1. Push <ROUTE>. 4. Adjust the volume of voice guidance by or pushing <+>/<−> on the steering wheel while
2. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push using the INFINITI controller. voice guidance is being announced.
<ENTER>.
Other settings “Steering wheel switches” (page 2-7)
The volume of voice guidance can also be
adjusted by performing the following
procedure.
3. Highlight [Guidance Volume] and push

<ENTER>.
1. Push <SETTING>.
2. Highlight [Volume & Beeps] and push
<ENTER>.
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INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION INFO: BEFORE STARTING

. For voice recognition system operations To get the best recognition performance
INFINITI Voice Recognition allows hands- from INFINITI Voice Recognition, observe
related to the phone, audio or vehicle
free operation of the navigation system the following points.
information systems, refer to the vehicle
and other systems equipped on this
Owner’s Manual. . The interior of the vehicle should be as
vehicle, such as the phone, vehicle infor-
quiet as possible. Close the windows to
mation and audio. INFINITI Voice Recogni- . When the system language is set to
eliminate the surrounding noises (traf-
tion can be used in one of two selectable “Français” (French) or “Español” (Spanish),
fic noise, vibration sounds, etc.), which
modes, Standard Mode or Alternate Com- the available commands and functions may
may prevent the system from correctly
mand Mode. differ from those that are available when
recognizing the voice commands.
In Standard Mode, the commands that are using the system in English.
. The voice recognition system cannot be
available are always shown on the display USING VOICE RECOGNITION SYS- operated when the retractable hard top
and announced by the system. To perform
TEM is not closed (for G37 Convertible only).
operations, simply follow the prompts
given by the system. Initialization . Wait until the tone sounds before
For advanced operations, change to Alter- When the ignition switch is pushed to the speaking a command.
nate Command Mode. When this mode is ON position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is . Speak in a natural conversational voice
active, an expanded list of commands can initialized, which may take up to one without pausing between words.
be spoken after pushing <TALK > on the minute. When completed, the system is
. If the air conditioner is set to “AUTO”,
steering wheel, and the voice command ready to accept voice commands. If <TALK
the fan speed is automatically lowered
menu prompts are turned off. Note that in > is pushed before the initialization
so that commands can be recognized
this mode the recognition success rate may completes, the display will show the
more easily.
decrease because there are more com- message: “System not ready.”
mands available and more ways of speak-
ing each command. Otherwise, it is
recommended that Alternate Command
Mode be turned off and Standard Mode
be used for the best recognition perfor-
mance.
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GIVING VOICE COMMANDS

The method of giving a voice command in
Standard Mode is described here.
2. A list of commands appears on the

screen, and the system provides the
Type C voice menu prompt, “Would you like to
access Phone, Navigation, Information,
Audio or Help?”.
Type A 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on
the screen changes from [ ] to [ ],
speak a command.
4. Continue to follow the voice menu
prompts and speak after the tone
sounds until the operation is com-
pleted.
Type D Operating tips

1. Push <TALK > located on the steering . Speak a command after the tone.
wheel.
. Commands that are available are al-
Type B ways shown on the display and spoken
through voice menu prompts. Com-
mands other than those that are dis-
played are not accepted. Please follow
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the prompts given by the system. Example 1: Placing call to phone number
800-662-6200
. If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”. 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
Repeat the command in a clear voice. wheel.
. Push <BACK> once to return to the
previous screen.
. Push and hold <TALK > to cancel the
command. The message, “Voice recog- 5. Speak “800”.
nition is canceled” will be announced.
. Push <TALK > to stop the voice
prompt and give the command at once.
Remember to wait for the tone before
2. The system announces, “Would you like
speaking.
to access Phone, Navigation, Informa-
. To adjust the volume of the system tion, Audio or Help?”.
feedback, push the volume control 3. Speak “Phone”.
buttons <+> or <−> on the steering
wheel or use the audio system volume 6. The system announces, “Please say
control knob while the system is mak- next three digits or dial, or say change
ing an announcement. number”. Speak “662”.
VOICE COMMAND EXAMPLES
To use the voice recognition system,
speaking one command is sometimes
sufficient, but at other times it is necessary
to speak two or more commands. As 4. Speak “Dial Number”.
examples, some additional basic opera-
tions that can be performed by voice
commands are described here.
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. Do not add a “1” in front of the area code

when speaking phone numbers.
. If the system does not recognize a spoken
voice command, try repeating the command
using a natural voice. Speaking too slowly
or too loudly may further reduce recognition
accuracy.
Example 2: Placing international call to
7. The system announces, “Please say 9. The system makes a call to 800-662- phone number 011-81-111-222-333
last four digits or say change number”. 6200.
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
Speak “6200”.
wheel.
INFO:
. Speaking “800-662-6200” (10 continuous
digits) or “662-6200” (7 continuous digits)
is acceptable, if the area code is not
necessary. However the 3-3-4 digit grouping
is recommended for improved recognition.
“How to speak numbers” (page 9-14)
. The INFINITI voice recognition system is not
8. The system announces, “Dial or Change limited to recognizing phone numbers of 2. The system announces, “Would you like
Number?”. Speak “Dial”. only 7 or 10 digits. To dial a number in a to access Phone, Navigation, Informa-
format other than the 3-3-4 digit grouping, tion, Audio or Help?”.
use the “International Call” command.
3. Speak “Phone”.
. If “Change Number” is spoken during phone
number entry, the system will automatically
request that the number be repeated using
the 3-3-4 format. In this case, speak the
area code first and then follow the prompts.
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6. Speak “Dial”. 2. The system announces, “Would you like

tion, Audio or Help?”.
3. Speak “Navigation”.
4. Speak “International Call”.

7. The system makes a call to 011-81-
111-222-333.
INFO: 4. Speak “Address”.

Any digit input format is available in the
international number input process.
Example 3: Setting destination by street
address
5. Speak “01181111222333”.
wheel.
5. Speak the name of the state, “Califor-

nia”.
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6. Speak the name of the city, “Gardena”. 9. Speak the name of the street, “South 10. Voice feedback will be provided when
Figueroa Street”. the command is accepted, and the list
of street names appears.
INFO: 11. After the tone sounds and the icon on
Only the official street names stored in the the screen changes again, speak
map database can be recognized by the “One”.
system. To improve accuracy, speak the
street name precisely and include boule-
vard, way, north, south, etc. If the full name
7. Voice feedback will be provided when is not known, speaking only part of the
the command is accepted, and the list street name such as “Figueroa” is accepta-
of city names is displayed. ble, but recognition accuracy may be
reduced.
8. After the tone sounds and the icon on
the screen changes again, speak
“Four”. 12. Speak the house number.
“How to speak numbers”
(page 9-14)
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INFO:
If the house number is not known, speak
“No house number”.
13. To confirm the destination location on

the map, speak “Show Map”. To
calculate a route, speak “Calculate
Route”.
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COMMAND LISTS
Category Command Action
Phone Operates the Phone function.
Navigation Operates the Navigation function.
Information Displays the Vehicle Information function.
Audio Operates the Audio function.
Help Displays the User Guide.
Navigation Command Action

Destination Home Sets a route to the home location that is stored in the Address book.
Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental U.S.
and Canada only).
Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Address Book Searches for information stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination.
Phone Command Action

Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.
Vehicle Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Vehicle Phonebook.
Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a phone number stored in a mobile phone.
Call History Incoming Calls Makes a call to an incoming call number.
Outgoing Calls Makes a call to a dialed number.
Missed Calls Makes a call to a missed calls number.
International Call Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken.
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Information Command Action

Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information.
Trip Computer (if so equipped) Displays trip information.
Maintenance Displays maintenance information.
Where am I? Displays GPS information.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Audio Command Action

AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.
FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.
XM Turns to the XM Satellite band, selecting the channel last played.
Music Box Turns on the “Music Box” hard disk drive audio system.
CD Starts to play a CD.
General Command Action

Go back Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen.
Exit Cancels Voice Recognition.
INFO:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the operations related to phone, information and audio.
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3 Map settings
Map types ........................................................... 3-2 Changing map view........................................... 3-11
2D map ........................................................... 3-2 Other settings.............................................. 3-12
BirdviewTM (3D) map ....................................... 3-3 Map view settings............................................. 3-13
Building graphics ............................................ 3-3 Basic operation............................................ 3-13
Displaying current vehicle location ...................... 3-4 Setting map orientation ............................... 3-14
Operating with control panel ........................... 3-4 Settings long range map view...................... 3-15
Operating with touch panel operation ............. 3-5 Setting map color ........................................ 3-16
Moving map ........................................................ 3-5 Changing BirdviewTM angle .......................... 3-16
2D map ........................................................... 3-5 Setting left screen display ........................... 3-17
BirdviewTM (3D) map ....................................... 3-7 Looking at information on map ......................... 3-18
Changing scale of map ........................................ 3-8 Displaying map icons................................... 3-18
Operating with ZOOM buttons Map scrolling information ............................ 3-19
(if so equipped)............................................... 3-8 Map symbols ............................................... 3-21
Operating with center dial ............................... 3-9 Road color ................................................... 3-22
Operating with touch panel operation ........... 3-10 Traffic information on map........................... 3-22
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MAP TYPES *
1 Vehicle icon:
Indicates the current vehicle location
Two types of map views are available: 2D and the direction of travel.
map and BirdviewTM (3D) map. *
2 Guide point:
2D MAP Indicates a guide point on the route.
The 2D map displays the map in a 2- *
3 Remaining time and distance to
dimensional environment similar to a road the destination:
map. Indicates the approximate remaining
time and distance to the destination or
Screen information
waypoint. This indicator will appear
when a destination or waypoint is set
and route guidance is started.
When the vehicle is not driven on the
suggested route, the screen displays
the direction to the destination and the
distance to the destination from the
current vehicle position.
“Switching estimated arrival time
display” (page 5-29)
*
4 Suggested route:
Appears in bold yellow during route

guidance.
*
5 / Direction indicator:
Indicates the directional setting of the
map. Touch the icon to change the
setting.
: North always pointing up.
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: Direction of the vehicle always areas.

pointing up. “Storing avoid area” (page 6-7)
“Setting map orientation”
(page 3-14)
*
10 Street name:
Displays the name of the street the

*
6 Scale indicator:
vehicle is currently driving on.
Indicates the scale of the map. Touch
the icon to display the scale bar.
*
11 Traffic indicator:
Displays the reception condition of the
The map scale can be adjusted using
traffic information transmitted from
the scale bar.
the provider. INFO:
“Operating with touch panel op-
eration” (page 3-10) Green: Reception condition is good.
Note the following items about the BirdviewTM
*
7 Arrow: Gray: Reception condition is not good. display.
Indicates the distance to the next No mark: Subscription to XM NavTraf- . “BirdviewTM” is a registered trademark of
guide point and the turning direction fic® service is not detected. Clarion Co., Ltd.
at that guide point. BirdviewTM (3D) MAP . The map in BirdviewTM always appears with
*
8 Stored location (orange): BirdviewTM displays the map from an
the current forward direction facing up.
Displays the locations that are stored elevated perspective. In BirdviewTM, it is BUILDING GRAPHICS
in the Address Book. Icons can be easy to recognize an image of the route
changed according to personal prefer- In an area where the building graphics are
because it provides a panoramic view over
ences. stored in the map data, the building
a long distance.
“Storing location” (page 6-2) graphics are displayed when the map is
zoomed in. On the 2D map display, these
*
9 Avoid Area (green or blue): are called “Building footprint graphics”,
Displays the areas to avoid that are and on the BirdviewTM display, these are
stored in the Address Book with green called “3D building graphics”.
or blue icons. During the route search, The method to look at the map is the same
the route guidance is performed by for the 2D and BirdviewTM maps.
searching for a route that avoids those
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DISPLAYING CURRENT VEHICLE LOCA-

TION
OPERATING WITH CONTROL PANEL
Building footprint graphics (2D map)
3D building graphics (BirdviewTM map)
INFO:
In an area where the building graphics are not
The basic map screen displays the current
stored in the map data, the normal map is
location (the position where the vehicle
displayed even when the map is zoomed in.
mark is located). Push <MAP> to display
the current location on the map while on
any screen.
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OPERATING WITH TOUCH PANEL MOVING MAP

OPERATION
After moving the map, touch [BACK] on the

map screen to display the current location
map screen.
The operations for moving across the map *

3 Street name
are different between the 2D and Bird-
viewTM maps. Operating with INFINITI controller
Push one of the directional buttons or the
2D MAP slide switch. Press and hold a directional
Screen information: button or the slide switch to move con-
*
1 Cross pointer tinuously across the map in a direction.
*
2 Distance from the current location to While moving across the map, the cross
the cross pointer pointer appears.
If the map scale is set to 1/8 mile (200 m)
or less, the street indicated by the cross
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pointer will blink in pink and the street INFO:

name will be displayed.
While driving, one touch continuous scrolling is
Operating with touch operation disabled. Touch the screen again to scroll
further.
If the map screen is set to the building footprint
graphics, the map cannot be scrolled while
driving.
Fine-tuning the cursor position:
2. Touch the 8-directional key to adjust
the cross pointer position. Touch
[BACK] to complete the adjustment.
1. Touch the screen. INFO:

The cross pointer is displayed, and the
Fine-tuning the cursor position is not possible
touched position is set as the center of
while driving.
the screen.
1. Touch [Slow].
The 8-directional key is displayed.
2. Touch the direction to move to. The map

continues to scroll while the screen is
touched.
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BirdviewTM (3D) MAP Operating with touch panel
1. Touch the screen.

The cross pointer and 8-directional key
are displayed.
Screen information: Operating with INFINITI controller

*1 Cross pointer Push one of the directional buttons or the
*
2 Street name slide switch. Press and hold a directional
button or the slide switch to move con-
*
3 Distance from the vehicle position to
tinuously across the map in a direction. 2. Touch the direction to move to. The map
the cross pointer
While moving on the map, the cross continues to scroll while the screen is
Rotates the map clockwise. pointer appears. touched.
Rotates the map counterclockwise.
Moves the cross pointer in the direction
of the arrow.
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CHANGING SCALE OF MAP
OPERATING WITH ZOOM BUTTONS (if so equipped)
3. Touch [ ] or [ ] to change the

direction of the map.
: Rotates the map clockwise.
: Rotates the map counterclockwise.
INFO:
While driving, one touch continuous scrolling is
disabled. Touch the screen again to scroll
further.
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Push <ZOOM IN> or <ZOOM OUT>. A scale OPERATING WITH CENTER DIAL
appears on the right side of the screen.
To view the map in detail, push <ZOOM IN>.
To view a wider area, push <ZOOM OUT>.
The scale will automatically disappear
when neither <ZOOM IN> nor <ZOOM
OUT> has been pushed for several sec-
onds.
If the scaling operation is not performed
for a specified period of time, the scale
display disappears.
INFO:
Free zoom:
The scale can be changed in smaller steps when
<ZOOM IN> or <ZOOM OUT> is pushed and held
than when the button is pushed briefly. When 1. Turn the center dial when the map INFO:
the button is pushed briefly, the scale can be screen is displayed. The map scale is
Free zoom:
changed in large steps. displayed at the right side of the
Depending on the setting, using the center dial
“Other navigation settings” (page 8-7) screen.
to change the map scale may adjust the scale
2. Use the center dial to adjust the map normally, or it may engage the free zoom (finer
scale. scale adjustment in smaller steps).
*
1 Clockwise: Zoom in “Other navigation settings” (page 8-7)
*
2 Counterclockwise: Zoom out
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OPERATING WITH TOUCH PANEL INFO: Scale level for 2D map and Bird-
OPERATION Free zoom: viewTM map (3D) display
Once the [Small Step Zoom by Dial] is set to ON
US Units Metric Units
in the setting screen, the scale can be changed
in smaller steps when [ZOOM IN] or [ZOOM OUT] 320 miles 640 km
is pushed and held than when either button is 80 miles 160 km
briefly pushed. If briefly pushed, the operation 32 miles 64 km
returns to normal. 8 miles 16 km
5 miles 10 km
Voice command
Normal Map 2 miles 4 km
1. Touch [ ]. 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
1 mile 2 km
wheel.
The scale is displayed. 1/2 mile 1 km
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com-
mand. 1/4 mile 500 m
To change the map scale: 1/8 mile 200 m
“Zoom In <1 to 13>” (Alternate Com- 1/16 mile 100 m

mand Mode) 1/32 mile 50 m
“Zoom Out <1 to 13>” (Alternate Com- Shows build- 1/32 mile 50 m
mand Mode) ing footprint 1/64 mile 25 m
graphics
MAP SCALE
2. Touch [ZOOM IN] or [ZOOM OUT] to
Any required map scale (map coverage)
change the scale.
between 320 miles (640 km) and 1/64 of a
mile (25 m) can be selected.
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CHANGING MAP VIEW

The map view can be changed between the
2D and BirdviewTM maps. The map can also
be displayed in the split screen mode.
Example: The most detailed level (2D map) Example: The widest level (BirdviewTM
map)
INFO:
The traffic information icons are not displayed
on the map screen when the map scale is set to
32 miles (64 km) or higher. 1. Push <ENTER> while the current location
“Traffic information display and scale map screen is displayed.
levels” (page 7-7)
Example: The widest level (2D map)
2. Highlight [Map View] and push

Example: The most detailed level (Bird-
<ENTER>.
viewTM map)
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3. Map settings
the left half displays the map in 2D and

the right half displays the map in
BirdviewTM.
INFO:
. When the split screen mode is selected, the
map settings for the left screen can be
changed independently. Split: BirdviewTM Map
3. Highlight [Change View] and push the “Setting left screen display”
right button of the directional buttons (page 3-17) OTHER SETTINGS
or push the slide switch to the right. The map view can also be set by perform-
. If the split screen mode is selected, the
4. Highlight the preferred map view and normal map scrolling and scale adjustment ing the following procedure.
push <ENTER>. The indicator of the are set in the right screen.
selected map view illuminates.
. The map direction or scale for each screen
5. The display automatically returns to the can be adjusted independently by touching
map screen. an icon on the map.
Available views
. [2D Map]:
Switches to the 2D map.
. [Birdview (3D)]: 1. Push <SETTING>.
Switches to the BirdviewTM map.
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push
. [Split: 2D Map]: <ENTER>.
Changes to the split screen mode and 3. Highlight [Map View] and push
both halves display maps in 2D. Split: 2D Map <ENTER>.
. [Split: Birdview Map]: 4. Highlight [Change View] and push
Changes to the split screen mode and <ENTER>.
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3. Map settings
5. Highlight the preferred item and push MAP VIEW SETTINGS

<ENTER>.
Other settings are also available for the
Voice command map screen, such as changing the map
direction, map color, BirdviewTM angle, etc.
wheel. BASIC OPERATION
mand.
3. Highlight [Map Settings] and push
. To display the 2D map: <ENTER>.
“Plan View map” (Alternate Com-
mand Mode)
. To display the BirdviewTM map:
“Birdview map” (Alternate Command
Mode)
1. Push <ENTER> while the current location
map screen is displayed.
4. Highlight the preferred item and push

<ENTER>.
Available setting items
. [Map Orientation]:
Sets the map direction to North Up or
Heading Up.
2. Highlight [Map View] and push “Setting map orientation”
<ENTER>. (page 3-14)
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3. Map settings
. [Long Range]: Other settings

Sets the long range map view display The orientation of the map can also be set
on/off. by performing the following procedure.
“Settings long range map view”
(page 3-15)
. [Map Color]:
Changes the map color.
“Setting map color” (page 3-16)
1. Highlight [Map Orientation] and push
. [Birdview Angle]:
<ENTER>.
Changes the BirdviewTM angle.
“Changing BirdviewTM angle”
(page 3-16) 1. Push <SETTING>.
. [Left Split Map Settings]: 2. Highlight [Navigation] and push
Sets the map settings for the left screen <ENTER>.
of the split map. 3. Highlight [Map View] and push
“Setting left screen display” <ENTER>.
(page 3-17)
SETTING MAP ORIENTATION
. [Show all Freeway Exits on Route]/ 2. Highlight the preferred map orientation
The map direction (orientation) can also be
[Auto. Show Turn List on Freeway]: and push <ENTER>. The indicator of the
changed in the 2D map. These settings are
Sets the display of the freeway exit available only in the 2D map or 2D/2D split selected map orientation illuminates.
information on/off. map. 3. Push <MAP> to return to the current
“Show exit information on free- location map screen.
ways” (page 5-10)
Available map orientations
. [North Up]:
The top of the map remains oriented to
the north, and the vehicle icon rotates
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on the map. SETTINGS LONG RANGE MAP VIEW

. [Heading Up]: The position of the vehicle icon can be
The vehicle icon always points up on changed to view a wider area in the
the screen and the map rotates. traveling direction. If this function is
activated, the vehicle icon is located
slightly lower than the center of the screen.
INFO:
If the map orientation is switched, the direction
indicator icon displayed in the lower left corner Heading Up
is also switched.
: North Up INFO:
: Heading Up The direction of the map can also be changed by
touching the direction icon on the map screen.
Voice command
1. Highlight [Long Range] and push
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering <ENTER>. The indicator illuminates.
wheel. 2. Push <MAP> to return to the current
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- location map screen.
mand.
North Up
To change the map direction:
“North Up” (Alternate Command Mode)
“Heading Up” (Alternate Command
Mode)
Long Range Map View
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INFO: 2. Highlight the preferred map color and

push <ENTER>. The indicator light of the
[Long Range] is displayed only when [Heading
selected color illuminates.
Up] is selected.
Available map colors
SETTING MAP COLOR The following map colors are available.
The map color can be changed to a warm or
. [Warm]:
cool color, or a light color, to emphasize
the traffic information. Sets warm colors for the map coloring.
. [Cool]: 1. Highlight [Birdview Angle] and push
Sets cool colors for the map coloring. <ENTER>.
. [Traffic Emphasis]:
Sets light colors for the map coloring to
emphasize the traffic information.
INFO:
1. Highlight [Map Color] and push The effect of the setting changes can be
<ENTER>. confirmed on the preview displayed on the right
side of the screen.
CHANGING BirdviewTM ANGLE
The BirdviewTM angle can be changed.
This setting is available only in the Bird-
viewTM map or 2D/BirdviewTM split map.
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3. Map settings
SETTING LEFT SCREEN DISPLAY Available setting items

When the split screen is displayed, the . [Map Orientation]:
map settings of the left screen can be The map direction can be selected as
changed. follows.
— [North Up]:
The top of the map remains oriented to
the north, and the vehicle icon rotates
on the map.
— [Heading Up]:
The vehicle icon always points up on the
screen and the map rotates.
. [Long Range]:
1. Highlight [Left Split Map Settings] and Positions the vehicle icon slightly lower
push <ENTER>. than the center of the screen. This
offers a wider view in the traveling
direction.
. [Map Scale]:
Displays a scale on the left side of the
screen. Use this to change the scale of
a map.
2. Adjust the BirdviewTM angle using the
INFINITI controller. INFO:
3. Push <MAP> to return to the current 2. Highlight the preferred map setting and
. The settings of the right screen are the same
location map screen. push <ENTER>.
as the settings of the full screen map.
location map screen. . The map settings can also be changed by
touching the direction indicator or the scale
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3. Map settings
indicator icon on the map. LOOKING AT INFORMATION ON MAP 2. Highlight [Map Icons] and push
<ENTER>.
Icons can be displayed on the map, and
information about destinations and land-
marks can be displayed.
DISPLAYING MAP ICONS
The map icons can be displayed or hidden
by type.
3. Highlight the preferred icon and push

<ENTER>. The icon display setting tog-
gles between on and off each time
<ENTER> is pushed. The indicator of the
selected icon illuminates.
1. Push <ENTER> while the current location

map screen is displayed.

location map screen. The activated
icons are displayed on the map.
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3. Map settings
INFO: 2. Highlight [Navigation] and push 1. Push <SETTING>.

<ENTER>.
If they are registered in the map data, the brand
icons will be displayed on the map instead of 3. Highlight [Map Icons] and push
the general map icons listed below. <ENTER>.
Map icons that can be displayed
INFO:
The following map items can be displayed.
. Restaurant . The map icons are not displayed on the map
screen when the map scale is set to 1/4
. Gas Station mile (500 m) or higher in the 2D map, or to 1
. Hotel mile (2 km) or higher in the BirdviewTM map. 2. Highlight [Navigation] and push
<ENTER>.
. ATM . When the [Small Step Zoom by Dial] is set to
ON; In 2D map, even when the map scale
. Rest Area icon indicates 1/8 mile (200 m), the map
Other settings icons are not displayed unless the map is
set to the most zoomed in step within the
The map icons can also be set by perform-
scale level.
ing the following procedure.
In BirdviewTM map, even when the map
scale icon indicates 1/2 mile (1 km), the
map icons are not displayed unless the map
is set to the most zoomed in step within the 3. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
scale level.
MAP SCROLLING INFORMATION

Information about the location, on which
the center of the cross pointer is placed by
1. Push <SETTING>. scrolling on the map, can be set to be
displayed.
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3. Map settings
. [Latitude/Longitude Info]
4. Highlight [Map Scrolling Information]

and push <ENTER>. 6. Push <MAP> to return to the current
location map screen. Move the cross
pointer to the set location to display
the information.
5. Highlight the preferred information

item and push <ENTER>. The indicator
of the selected information item illumi-
nates.
The following information items are
available.
. [Address Book Icons]
. [Destination/Waypoint Icons]
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3. Map settings
MAP SYMBOLS
This navigation system uses symbols to display facilities.
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3. Map settings
ROAD COLOR be displayed

The road types are differentiated by colors. : Accident
Freeway:
(Red or light red (zoomed in)) : Closed road
Main road:
: Information
(Brown or dark yellow)
Narrow street: : Road work
(Gray)
Road with incomplete map data: : Slippery road
(Dark green)
: Weather
TRAFFIC INFORMATION ON MAP
With a subscription to the XM NavTraffic® : Incident
service, traffic information is displayed.
“Viewing available traffic information”
(page 7-3)
Free Flow:
(Green)
Moderate traffic:
(Yellow)
Heavy traffic:
(Red)
Section affected by serious traffic event:
(Purple)
The following traffic information icons may
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4 Setting destination
Destination screen............................................... 4-2 Setting previous start point ......................... 4-14
Basic operation ............................................... 4-2 Setting from stored routes ........................... 4-15
Changing region.............................................. 4-2 Setting by phone number ............................ 4-16
Finding address............................................... 4-4 Setting freeway entrance/exit ...................... 4-17
Finding place................................................... 4-5 Setting intersection...................................... 4-18
Setting home as destination.......................... 4-11 Setting city center........................................ 4-19
Searching from address book........................ 4-12 Setting point on map................................... 4-21
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4. Setting destination
DESTINATION SCREEN . [Home] : INFO:

Searches for a route from the current
The system cannot search for a location using
There are several methods that can be location to the previously stored home
residential phone numbers.
used to set a destination. Understand the destination.
advantages of each method and select the . [Freeway Entrance/Exit] :
. [Address Book] :
best method for finding and setting a Searches for a destination from a
preferred destination. Searches for a destination from the list freeway entrance/exit.
of the stored locations.
. [Intersection] :
. [Previous Destination] :
Searches for a destination from inter-
Searches for a destination from the sections.
previous destinations.
. [City Center] :
. [Delete Destination] :
Sets the center of a city as the
Deletes the currently set destination. destination.
Available setting items (next page screen)
CHANGING REGION
. [Previous Start Point] :
BASIC OPERATION When setting a destination, the correct
Sets the previous starting point as the region must be selected.
1. Push <DEST>. destination.
To narrow down the location, the city can
2. Highlight the preferred destination . [Stored Routes] : also be specified.
setting method and push <ENTER>.
Selects a stored route.
. [Phone Number] :
. [Street Address] :
Searches for a point of interest by a
Searches for a destination by address. telephone number.
. [Places] :
Searches for a destination from various
categories of business or locations, or
searches from the facilities in ZAGAT.
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Specifying region . US3: IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD As an example, the procedure for specify-
ing the city from “Places” is described
. US4: AR, LA, MS, OK, TX
here.
. US5: IL, IN, MI, WI
. US6: DC, DE, KY, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV
. US7: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT
. US8: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN
. US9: AK
1. Push <DEST>. . US10: HI
2. Highlight [Change Region] and push . Canada
1. Highlight [Select a City] and push
<ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
INFO:
. It is also possible to select a region by
touching the map on the right side of the
screen.
. It is not possible to search for a route from
the continental United States to Hawaii.
Specifying city
3. Highlight the preferred region and push
When searching for a destination with 2. Enter the name of the city, highlight
<ENTER>.
“Places”, “Freeway Entrance/Exit”, “Inter- [List] and push <ENTER>.
Available setting items section” or “City Center”, the search can be A list screen is displayed.
. US1: CA, NV narrowed down by specifying the city.
. US2: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, For “City Center”, you can only change the
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INFO: cates. The “Matches” destinations includes

duplicates. When the [LIST] is highlighted
. The same screen will be displayed when
and <ENTER> is pushed, the system does a
a location is searched by “Street Ad-
further analysis to remove the duplicates,
dress”, “Freeway Entrance/Exit” or “In-
so the number is sometimes less.
tersec tion ”, and when [City] is
highlighted and <ENTER> is pushed. FINDING ADDRESS
“Finding address” (page 4-4) When the address of the destination is
. Highlight [Last 5 Cities] and push known, use the following method to enter
<ENTER> to display the last 5 cities the address and then have the system 2. Enter the house number, highlight [OK]
recently set as destinations. calculate a route. A location near the and push <ENTER>. If the house number
preferred destination can also be searched is not available, highlight [No House #]
by entering the house number if the map and push <ENTER>. A street name input
data contains the relevant data. screen is displayed.
3. Highlight the city of the destination

from the list and push <ENTER>.
1. Push <DEST>, highlight [Street Address] 3. Enter the name of the street. After
INFO: finishing the entry, highlight [List] and
and push <ENTER>. A character input
There are instances when the destination screen is displayed. push <ENTER>. A list of streets is
list screen number will be less than what displayed.
was shown in the matches screen, but this
is due to the system automatically deter-
mining that some destinations are dupli-
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INFO: To set the destination from a street

address:
When [City] is highlighted and <ENTER> is
pushed, a city can be specified by typing the “Navigation” “Address” (Standard
city name. Mode)
“Specifying city” (page 4-3) “Address” (Alternate Command Mode)
INFO:
5. The entire route is shown on the map. When using a voice command to set a street
Highlight [Start] after confirming the name, it is recommended that the complete
location of the displayed destination, street name is stated.
and push <ENTER>. The system sets the Examples:
destination to the selected location and Correct input – North Elm Street
starts calculating a route. East Jefferson Boulevard
4. Highlight the correct street of the Incorrect input – Elm Street
destination from the list and push INFO: East Jefferson
<ENTER>.
Even after setting a destination, the location
INFO: of the destination can be adjusted, the route FINDING PLACE
can be stored, etc. There are 3 methods that can be used to
In some cases, when a street name has “Procedures after setting destination” set the destination to places of interest:
been entered, the number of matching (page 5-2) typing the name, choosing a category or
destinations in the “Matches” column may selecting a ZAGAT reviewed location. To
be different from the number displayed on Voice command help improve searching, different start
the list screen. If this occurs, enter more points can be chosen to search from such
characters to further reduce the number of 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering as near current location, near the destina-
matches. wheel. tion or city center.
mand.
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Finding nearby place the categories that you frequently use.

1. Push <DEST>. 4. Highlight the preferred destination Highlight [Start] after confirming the
from the list, and push <ENTER>. The location of the displayed destination,
position of the selected location is and push <ENTER>. The system sets the
displayed in the preview on the right destination to the selected location and
side of the screen. starts calculating a route.
INFO: INFO:
. A maximum of 100 facilities can be . If there is a route already set, the newly
displayed on the list screen. selected location can substitute a previously
. To search for facilities along your route, set destination or can be added to a route
select [Show Along Route]. already set.
3. Highlight the preferred nearby category
from the list and push <ENTER>. . To review the destination location again,
highlight [Move Location] and push
A list screen is displayed.
<ENTER>.
INFO:
Highlight [Customize Nearby Places] to
customize the 5 nearby categories to show
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Other settings: Searching by other methods
4. Set the narrowing down conditions for

the landmarks and push <ENTER>.
The destination can also be set by pushing 1. Push <DEST>.
<ENTER> in the current or scrolled location 2. Highlight [Places] and push <ENTER>.
map screen and selecting [Nearby Places]. INFO:
Highlight [Change Region] and push
Voice command <ENTER> to change the region. A screen for
selecting a region is displayed.
“Changing region” (page 4-2)
wheel.
mand.
To display the nearby category list and
select the destination from it: 3. Highlight [All Categories or Name] and
“Navigation” “Places” (Standard Mode) push <ENTER>.
“Places” (Alternate Command Mode)
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INFO: INFO: 7. Enter the name of the destination

facility and highlight [List], and then
If [Select a City] is highlighted and <ENTER> To select a category by directly inputting the
push <ENTER>.
is pushed, a city name input screen is category name, highlight [Category Search]
displayed. Specify the city to be searched and push <ENTER>. The category name input The facility list is displayed.
before narrowing down the categories. screen is displayed.
“Specifying city” (page 4-3) INFO:
. It is not necessary to enter the facility
name completely. It is also possible to
display the list screen only by high-
lighting [List] without entering the facil-
ity name and pushing <ENTER>.
. The number of narrowed down points are
displayed in the “Matches” column.
6. Highlight the subcategory and push
. Up to two keywords (part of the facility
5. Highlight the main category from the <ENTER>.
name) can be entered by highlighting
list and push <ENTER>.
[AND Search] and pushing <ENTER> after
INFO: entering the first facility name.
Subcategories may not exist depending on
the category that is selected.
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INFO: displayed on the list screen. If this Searching for restaurant using ZA-
occurs, enter more characters to further
The facility name can also be entered GAT
reduce the number of matches.
directly by highlighting [Choose Name] on
the main category list screen and pushing . The search conditions can be changed by
<ENTER> highlighting [Refine] and pushing
<ENTER>.
1. Push <DEST>.
8. Highlight the preferred destination

from the list, and push <ENTER>. 9. The entire route is shown on the map.
INFO: location of the displayed destination
and push <ENTER>. The system sets the
. By highlighting [Sort] and pushing
destination to the selected location and
<ENTER>, options can be sorted from
starts calculating a route.
[By Name] or [By Dist.]. When selecting
[By Dist.], the position of the selected
INFO: 3. Highlight [ZAGAT] and push <ENTER>.
location is displayed in the preview on
the right side of the screen. Even after setting a destination, the location
. In some cases, when a facility name has of the destination can be adjusted, the route
been entered, the number of matching can be stored, etc.
destinations in the “Matches” column “Procedures after setting destination”
may be different from the number (page 5-2)
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4. Highlight the preferred state and push 6. Highlight [RESTAURANT] and push 8. Highlight the preferred sorting order
<ENTER>. A list screen is displayed. <ENTER>. A list screen is displayed. and push <ENTER>. A list screen is
displayed.
5. Highlight the preferred city and push 7. Highlight the preferred category and
<ENTER>. A list screen is displayed. push <ENTER>. A list screen is dis- 9. Highlight the preferred destination fa-
played. cility from the list, and then push
<ENTER>.
INFO:
. By highlighting [Sort] and pushing
<ENTER>, sorting options can be selected
to re-sort the list.
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. The search conditions can be changed by a registered trademark of Zagat Survey, 3. The home location is displayed, and the
highlighting [Refine]. LLC. system sets the home location as the
destination.
. By highlighting [Ratings] and pushing SETTING HOME AS DESTINATION
<ENTER>, an explanation of the ZAGAT The home location can be set as the
ratings can be displayed. INFO:
destination to which the system calculates
a route. This function is especially useful If the home location is not stored yet, the
when searching for a route to return to the system will automatically display a screen
home location. for storing it.
“Storing location” (page 6-2)

location of the displayed destination
and pushing <ENTER>. The system sets 1. Push <DEST>.
the destination to the selected location 4. The entire route to the home location is
2. Highlight [Home] and push <ENTER>.
and starts calculating a route. shown on the map. Highlight [Start]
after confirming the location of the
INFO: displayed destination, and push
<ENTER>. The system sets the destina-
Even after setting a destination, the location tion to the selected location and starts
of the destination can be adjusted, the route calculating a route.
can be stored, etc.
“Procedures after setting destination”
(page 5-2)
*
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Voice command 1. Push <DEST>. INFO:

1. Push <TALK > located on the steering 2. Highlight [Address Book] and push . Sorted By Number:
wheel. <ENTER>. A list screen is displayed.
The Address Book entries are displayed
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- in ascending numerical order.
mand. . Sorted By Name:
To set the home location as the The Address Book entries are displayed
destination: in alphabetic order.
“Navigation” “Destination Home” . Sorted By Icon:
(Standard Mode) By selecting a particular icon, a list that
“Destination Home” (Alternate Com- contains only the Address Book entries
mand Mode) associated with that icon is displayed.
3. Highlight the preferred location from
SEARCHING FROM ADDRESS BOOK the list and push <ENTER>. . Sorted By Group:
Storing frequently used destinations in the By selecting a particular group (family,
INFO: friends, leisure, etc.), the selected group
Address Book makes it easy for the system is displayed at the top of the list.
to set and calculate a route. To utilize this Selecting [Sort] displays a list of various
function more effectively, destinations that sort functions. To use the sort functions,
are often traveled to should be stored in stored locations must be set in advance.
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destination to the selected location and SETTING PREVIOUS DESTINATION

starts calculating a route. It is possible to set the destination to a
location that has been previously set as a
INFO: destination and have the system calculate
a route. Up to 300 previous destinations
Even after setting a destination, the location of
will be automatically stored.
the destination can be adjusted, the route can
be stored, etc. If the number of previous destinations
“Procedures after setting destination” exceeds 300, the oldest one will be
(page 5-2) replaced by the newest one. 3. Highlight the preferred destination
from the list and push <ENTER>.
Voice command
INFO:
wheel. The list can be sorted by selecting [By Date]
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- or [By Name]. Highlight [By Date] to sort the
mand. list in chronological order. Highlight [By
Name] to sort the list in alphabetical order.
To set the destination from the Address
Book:
1. Push <DEST>.
“Navigation” “Address Book” (Stan-
2. Highlight [Previous Destinations] and
dard Mode)
push <ENTER>. A list screen is dis-
“Address book” (Alternate Command played.
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destination to the selected location and SETTING PREVIOUS START POINT

starts calculating a route. It is possible to set the destination to the
start point of a previous route guidance
INFO: and have the system calculate a route.
be stored, etc.
(page 5-2) 4. The previous start point is set as a
destination, and the entire route is
Voice command shown on the map. Highlight [Start]
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering displayed destination, and push
wheel. 1. Push <DEST>.
<ENTER>. The system sets the destina-
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- 2. Highlight [Next Page] and push tion to the selected location and starts
mand. <ENTER>. calculating a route.
To display the previous destinations
list: INFO:
“Navigation” “Previous Destinations” Even after setting a destination, the location of
(Standard Mode) the destination can be adjusted, the route can
“Previous Destinations” (Alternate be stored, etc.
Command Mode) “Procedures after setting destination”
(page 5-2)
3. Highlight [Previous Start Point] and Voice command

push <ENTER>.
wheel.
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mand.
To set a previous start point as the
destination:
“Previous Start Point” (Alternate Com-
mand Mode)
SETTING FROM STORED ROUTES
It is possible to select a preferred route 3. Highlight [Stored Routes] and push 5. The entire route is shown on the map.
from the stored routes. <ENTER>. A list screen is displayed. Highlight [Start] after confirming the
INFO:
. Even after setting a destination, the location
of the destination can be adjusted, the
1. Push <DEST>. 4. Highlight the preferred route from the location can be stored, etc.
2. Highlight [Next Page] and push list and push <ENTER>. The route to the “Procedures after setting destination”
<ENTER>. destination is set. (page 5-2)
. The stored route includes only locations
(destination and waypoints) and route
calculation conditions, not the route itself.
Therefore, when the destination is set using
a stored route, a different route may be
suggested if the current vehicle location is
different from the one when the route was
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stored. 1. Push <DEST>. (page 2-17)

2. Highlight [Next Page] and push
SETTING BY PHONE NUMBER <ENTER>.
If the phone number of a facility is known,
it is possible to search for a facility by
entering the phone number, and have the
system calculate a route.
INFO:
. Telephone numbers that were stored for 6. A list screen is displayed if there are
stored destinations can also be used. two or more search results. Highlight
. If the area code of the specified telephone 3. Highlight [Phone Number] and push the preferred destination from the list
number does not exist in the map data, the <ENTER>. The telephone number input and push <ENTER>.
system cannot search for the location. screen is displayed. A confirmation screen for the place
. Only the locations included in the database name and the location is displayed,
in the map data can be searched by the and the system starts calculating.
phone number. Residential phone numbers
cannot be used to search for a location.
4. Enter the telephone number including

the area code.
5. After finishing the entry, highlight [List] 7. The entire route is shown on the map.
and push <ENTER>. Highlight [Start] after confirming the
“Number input screen” location of the displayed destination,
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INFO:
be stored, etc.
(page 5-2) 3. Highlight [Freeway Entrance/Exit] and 6. Highlight the freeway of the destination
push <ENTER>. A character input screen from the list, and push <ENTER>.
SETTING FREEWAY ENTRANCE/EXIT is displayed.
It is possible to set the destination to an
entrance or exit of a freeway and have the
7. Highlight [Entrance] or [Exit] and push

4. Enter the name of the freeway. <ENTER>. A list screen is displayed.
5. After finishing the entry, highlight [List]
and push <ENTER>.
1. Push <DEST>.
2. Highlight [Next Page] and push
<ENTER>.
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8. Select the preferred destination from 9. The entire route is shown on the map. 1. Push <DEST>.
the list. The position of the selected Highlight [Start] after confirming the 2. Highlight [Next Page] and push
location is displayed in the preview on location of the displayed destination, <ENTER>.
the right side of the screen. Then, push and push <ENTER>. The system sets the
<ENTER>. destination to the selected location and
INFO:
be stored, etc.
3. Highlight [Intersection] and push
(page 5-2)
<ENTER>. A character input screen is
INFO:
SETTING INTERSECTION displayed.
It is possible to set an intersection of any
Select [By Distance] to sort the list by the two streets as the destination and have the
nearest distance. system calculate a route.
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4. Enter the name of the 1st street. 6. Enter the name of the 2nd street. 8. The entire route is shown on the map.
After finishing the entry, highlight [List] After finishing the entry, highlight [List] Highlight [Start] after confirming the
and push <ENTER>. A list screen is and push <ENTER>. A list screen is location of the displayed destination,
displayed. displayed. and push <ENTER>. The system sets the
INFO:
be stored, etc.
(page 5-2)
5. Highlight a street as the 1st street from 7. Highlight a street as the 2nd street
the list and push <ENTER>. A character from the list and push <ENTER>. SETTING CITY CENTER
input screen is displayed. It is possible to set the center of a city as a
destination and have the system calculate
a route.
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side of the screen.
1. Push <DEST>. 4. Enter the name of the city, highlight

2. Highlight [Next Page] and push [List] and push <ENTER>. A list screen is
<ENTER>. displayed. INFO:
Select [By Distance] to sort the list by the
INFO:
nearest distance.
Highlight [Last 5 Cities] and push <ENTER> to
display the last 5 cities recently set as
destinations.
3. Highlight [City Center] and push

<ENTER>. A character input screen is
displayed. 6. The selected destination is displayed at
the center of the map. Highlight [Start]
5. Highlight the preferred destination displayed destination, and push
from the list and push <ENTER>. The <ENTER>.
position of the selected location is The system sets the destination to the
displayed in the preview on the right
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selected location and starts calculating INFO:

a route.
. The map scale should be adjusted to
search for a location more effectively.
INFO:
. The point on the blinking road where the
Even after setting a destination, the location center of the cross pointer is located can
of the destination can be adjusted, the route be set as a destination.
can be stored, etc.
(page 5-2) 3. The system sets the destination to the
selected location and starts calculating
SETTING POINT ON MAP a route.
It is possible to set a location scrolled to
on the map as the destination and have the
2. Highlight [New Dest.] and push

<ENTER>.
INFO:
For the items other than [New Dest.], refer to
“Map menu screen”. INFO:
“Scrolled location map screen” If a point on a freeway is set as the destination,
1. Scroll the map, place the cross pointer
(page 2-19) a confirmation message is displayed.
over the preferred location, and push
<ENTER>.
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DELETE DESTINATION INFO:

The deleted destination and waypoints are not
It is possible to delete a destination and all
able to be reactivated.
waypoints that have already been set.
Voice command
1. Push <TALK > on the steering wheel.
mand.
To delete a destination and all way-
points:
“Delete Destination” (Alternate Com-
1. Push <DEST>. mand Mode)
2. Select [Delete Destination] and push
<ENTER>.
3. A confirmation message is displayed.

Select [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
The destination and the waypoints are
deleted.
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5 Route guidance
Procedures after setting destination .................... 5-2 Editing route................................................ 5-14
Starting route guidance................................... 5-2 Confirming route.......................................... 5-19
Selecting route................................................ 5-3 Guidance settings ........................................ 5-21
Confirming route ............................................. 5-3 Recalculate route ......................................... 5-22
Moving location of destination ........................ 5-5 Setting detour route .................................... 5-23
Storing location............................................... 5-5 Searching for detour route taking traffic
Viewing information about searched location ... 5-6 information into consideration ..................... 5-23
About route guidance .......................................... 5-7 Setting conditions for route calculation........ 5-25
Voice guidance during route guidance ............. 5-7 Route guidance settings.................................... 5-27
Guidance screens and preview mode............... 5-7 Basic operation............................................ 5-27
Guidance screen settings ................................ 5-9 Setting voice guidance at intersections ........ 5-28
Route screen ..................................................... 5-12 Displaying small turn arrow on map ............ 5-29
Basic operation ............................................. 5-13 Switching estimated arrival time display...... 5-29
Canceling/reactivating route .......................... 5-13 Set average speeds ..................................... 5-30

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5. Route guidance
PROCEDURES AFTER SETTING DESTINA- “Confirming route” (page 5-3) . The same screen as when [Move Location] is
TION selected can be displayed with the following
. [Move Location]:
operations:
Displays a map screen. The location of
After performing a route search, the route — Touching the map screen
the destination can be adjusted.
guidance can be immediately started. Also,
“Moving location of destination” — Pushing the directional buttons except
it is possible to confirm or change a route.
(page 5-5) for the up/down button (INFINITI con-
troller with directional buttons)
. [Store Location]:
Stores the location in the Address — Pushing the slide switch except in the
Book. upward/downward direction (INFINITI
“Storing location” (page 5-5) controller without directional buttons)
. [Place Info]: STARTING ROUTE GUIDANCE
Displays information about the facility
that has been set as the destination, if
Available items after setting destination it is included in the map data.
“V i e wi n g in for mat i o n a bo u t
. [Start]:
searched location” (page 5-6)
Starts route guidance to the selected
destination.
INFO:
“Starting route guidance”
(page 5-2) . If no operations have been performed on the
system for several seconds, [Start] is auto- 1. Highlight [Start] and push <ENTER>.
. [More Routes]:
matically selected, and the system starts Route guidance starts.
Displays 3 alternative routes.
route guidance.
“Selecting route” (page 5-3)
. When using waypoints, [More Routes] is
. [Add/Route Info]:
disabled. After the route is started, push
Displays the route information. A desti- <ROUTE> then select [Edit/Add to Route] to
nation or a waypoint can also be change the route between each waypoint.
added.
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SELECTING ROUTE . [Min. Freeway] (orange):

Minimizes the use of freeways.
. [Short. Dist.] (green):
Prioritizes by the shortest distance.
INFO:
. When the route is selected, a preview is
displayed on the right side of the screen. Available information
1. Highlight [More Routes] and push . The 3 routes may not always be different. . [Turn List]:
<ENTER>. Displays the details of the suggested
CONFIRMING ROUTE route.
“Using turn list” (page 5-20)
. [Preview]:
The system will trace the planned route
going forward or in reverse.
“Using route preview” (page 5-20)
. [Add Way Pt.]:
Edits the route by adding a waypoint or
2. Highlight the preferred route condition
1. Highlight [Add/Route Info] and push a destination.
and push <ENTER>.
<ENTER>. “Adding destination or waypoint”
3. The display automatically returns to the (page 5-4)
map screen. 2. Highlight the preferred information
item and push <ENTER>. . [Store Route]:
Available route conditions
3. Push <BACK> to return to the previous Stores a calculated route. A maximum
. [Short. Time] (purple): of 5 routes can be stored. Stored routes
screen.
Prioritizes by the shortest time. can be easily retrieved and set as the
suggested route.
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“Storing route” (page 6-5)

. [Map Scroll]:
Displays a map screen where the
location of the destination can be
confirmed.
The same screen as when [Map Scroll]
is touched can be displayed with the
following operations:
— Touching the map screen. 1. Highlight [Add Way Pt.] and push 3. Highlight [Add Destination] or [Add
<ENTER>. Waypoint] and push <ENTER>.
— Pushing the directional buttons except
for the up/down button (INFINITI con-
troller with directional buttons).
— Pushing the slide switch except in the
upward/downward direction (INFINITI
controller without directional buttons).
Adding destination or waypoint
Before starting route guidance, destina-
tions and/or waypoints can be added. A 2. Set additional destinations or way- 4. The system starts calculating a route
total of 6 destinations or waypoints can be points and push <ENTER>. that includes the added destination or
set. The method of searching for a location waypoint. When the calculation is
is the same as the one for a destina- finished, the route is displayed.
tion.
“4. Setting destination” INFO:
. If a waypoint was added, [More Routes]
cannot be selected.
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. If a destination was added, the prior — Pushing the slide switch except upward/
destination becomes a waypoint. downward (INFINITI controller without
directional buttons).
MOVING LOCATION OF DESTINATION
The location of the destination can be STORING LOCATION
adjusted by moving the cross pointer A searched location can be stored in the
across the map. Address Book. Then it can be easily
retrieved and set as a destination (or
waypoint).
2. Adjust the location by moving the cross
pointer across the map and push
<ENTER>. The location of the destination
is modified.
INFO:
. The map scale can be changed by turning
1. Highlight [Move Location] and push
the center dial or touching the scale icon.
<ENTER>.
The map scale can also be changed by
1. Highlight [Store Location] and push
pressing <ZOOM IN>/<ZOOM OUT> (if so
INFO: <ENTER>.
equipped).
The screen for adjusting the location also . The same screen as when [Move Location] is
changes by touching the map screen dis- touched can be displayed with the following
played on the right side of the screen. operations:
— Touching the map screen.
— Pushing the directional buttons except
up/down buttons (INFINITI controller
with directional buttons).
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2. The location is stored in the Address

Book. The corresponding icon is dis-
played at the set location on the map.
VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT
SEARCHED LOCATION
Information (street address and phone
number) about places stored in the map
data can be displayed.
2. Information about the location is dis-

played.
screen.
INFO:
1. Select [Place Info] and push <ENTER>. . If [Call] is displayed on the right side of the
screen, it is possible to call the location
indicated.
. The Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system is
required to be active and the cellular phone
connected to call the location indicated.
. Information about locations is not displayed
while driving.
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5. Route guidance
ABOUT ROUTE GUIDANCE Example of voice guidance

After setting the route, select [Start] to
begin route guidance.
Throughout route guidance, the system
navigates you through the guide points
using visual and voice guidance.
CAUTION!
. The navigation system’s visual and voice
guidance is for reference purposes only.
The contents of the guidance may be
inappropriate depending on the situa-
tion.
. Follow all traffic regulations when driving
along the suggested route (e.g., one-way
traffic).
“Route guidance” (page 10-10) *
1 “In about one quarter mile (400 “Exit on your right.”
meters), right (left) turn.” *4 “You have arrived at your destination.
“Right (left) turn ahead.” Ending route guidance.”
VOICE GUIDANCE DURING ROUTE *
2 “In about one quarter mile (400
GUIDANCE GUIDANCE SCREENS AND PREVIEW
meters) freeway entrance on your right
When approaching a guide point (intersec-
MODE
onto (road number and direction).”
tion or corner), destination, etc. during Route guidance displays map screens and
“Freeway entrance on your right onto various information according to the situa-
route guidance, voice guidance announces
(road number and direction).” tion.
the remaining distance and/or turning
direction. Push <VOICE> to repeat voice *
3 “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers),
guidance. exit on your right.”
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5. Route guidance
Enlarged intersection view Junction guidance
When route guidance starts, the Small Turn

Arrow on Map is displayed in the upper left
When approaching a guide point, the While driving on a freeway, when the
corner of the map screen. This arrow
system automatically changes to the split vehicle is approximately 1 mile (approxi-
indicates the turning direction at the next
screen and shows an enlarged view of the mately 2 km) from a junction, the system
guide point (corner or intersection). The
intersection on the left screen. After automatically switches to the split screen
distance is also displayed. At the top of the
passing through the intersection, the and displays an enlarged view of the
screen, the distance to the next guide point
system automatically returns to the full junction (3D) on the left screen. After
and the name of the next street to turn on
screen mode. To switch to the full screen passing the junction, the system automa-
to are displayed. Also, there may be cases
mode while the enlarged intersection view tically returns to the full screen mode. To
that next street names are announced. The
is displayed, push <MAP>. Pushing <MAP> switch to the full screen mode while the
Small Turn Arrow on Map can be enabled
again displays the enlarged intersection enlarged junction view is displayed, push
or disabled by the user.
view. <MAP>.
“Displaying small turn arrow on map”
(page 5-29)
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Turn list Split screen settings 4. Highlight the preferred screen and
push <ENTER>. The indicator of the
The display setting on the left-hand side
selected screen illuminates.
screen shown during route guidance can
be changed. Intersection:
Depending on the setting, the system can

constantly display the split screen and
show the turn list on the left screen. When
approaching a guide point, the left screen 1. Push <ENTER> while the current location The map screen and the enlarged intersec-
automatically switches to an enlarged view map screen is displayed. tion view can be displayed at the same
of the intersection. To switch to the full
2. Highlight [Map View] and push time.
screen mode, push <MAP>. Pushing <MAP>
<ENTER>. Push <MAP> to switch to the full map
again displays the turn list.
“Turn list” (page 5-10) screen.
GUIDANCE SCREEN SETTINGS

The guidance screen can be displayed at
all times even when the vehicle is located
away from the guide point. Various types of
screens can be set.
3. Highlight [View Settings] and push

<ENTER>.
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Turn list: enlarged intersection view is automatically Full map:

displayed when the vehicle approaches the
guide point.
Push <MAP> to switch to the full map
screen.
Push <MAP> again to display the fuel
economy screen. When approaching a
guide point, the enlarged view of the
intersection is automatically displayed. To
display the fuel economy information,
The list screen for showing the guide The current location map is displayed. An
push <MAP>.
points to the destination and the map enlarged intersection view is automatically
screen can be displayed at the same time. To display the map screen, push <MAP> displayed when the vehicle approaches the
An enlarged intersection view is automati- again. guide point.
cally displayed when the vehicle ap- When an enlarged intersection view is
NOTE:
proaches the guide point. displayed, pushing <MAP> returns to the
The turn list can be scrolled using the Use the values displayed on the fuel economy map screen.
center dial, the main directional buttons, screen as a guide. When the fuel gauge
the slide switch or by touching the up/ indicates empty or the low fuel warning light Show exit information on freeways
down button on the screen. illuminates even if the distance to empty When the vehicle travels on a highway or a
reading indicates a sufficient amount of fuel toll road, the display automatically pro-
Push <MAP> to switch to the full map
remains, refuel the vehicle as soon as possible. vides exit information in the turn list.
screen. Push <MAP> again to display the
turn list.
Fuel Economy:
The current fuel consumption rate, average
fuel consumption rate, instantaneous con-
sumption rate and distance to empty can
be displayed on the map screen. An
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shown in the turn list. The exit information

is shown as icons.
Displaying turn list automatically on free-
way:
1. Push <ENTER> while the current location 4. Highlight [Show all Freeway Exits on
map screen is displayed. Route] or [Auto. Show Turn List on
2. Highlight [Map View] and push Freeway] and push <ENTER>. The indi-
<ENTER>. cator illuminates when the item is set.
location map screen. When [Auto. Show Turn List on Freeway] is
set to ON, the turn list will be automatically
Showing freeway exit information: displayed while the vehicle travels on a
freeway or toll road.
Selecting a waypoint from the exit infor-
mation list:
When exit information is displayed on the
3. Highlight [Map Settings] and push turn list, a waypoint to a facility located
<ENTER>. near the freeway exit can be set as a
waypoint.
When [Show all Freeway Exits on Route] is

set to ON and the route includes the
freeway or toll road, all exits along the
route which have exit information will be
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ROUTE SCREEN
WARNING!
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location
before modifying the route conditions.
Modifying the route conditions while driving
may cause an accident.
1. Highlight the exit where the exit in- 3. Highlight the preferred facility for the
formation icon is displayed, and push waypoint and push <ENTER>. During route guidance, the route condi-
<ENTER>. The category list screen is tions can be modified and the route
displayed. information can be confirmed. Set route
conditions according to personal prefer-
ence.
4. The waypoint is set, and the route

search is performed.
2. Highlight the landmark category and “Procedures after setting destina-
push <ENTER>. The list screen for tion” (page 5-2)
showing facilities located near the
freeway exit is displayed.
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BASIC OPERATION guidance and/or traffic announcement CANCELING/REACTIVATING ROUTE

1. Push <ROUTE>. and adjust the volume level of voice A route that is already set can be canceled
guidance. at any time. If a route is deleted, the
2. Highlight the preferred setting item and
“Guidance settings” (page 5-21) destination and waypoints are also can-
push <ENTER>.
3. Push <MAP> to return to the current . [Recalculate]: celed.
location map screen. Manually search for the route again It is also possible to reactivate a canceled
after changing the search condition and route.
have the system calculate a route.
. [Cancel Route/Resume Route]: “Recalculate route” (page 5-22) INFO:
Cancels the current route guidance. A
. [Detour]: Canceling a route does not delete the destina-
canceled route can also be reactivated.
If the suggested route is canceled, A detour of a specified distance can be tion and waypoint information completely.
[Cancel Route] changes to [Resume calculated. “Delete destination” (page 4-22)
Route]. “Setting detour route” (page 5-23)
Canceling route
“Canceling/reactivating route” . [Traffic Detour]:
(page 5-13) Manually search for an alternative
. [Edit/Add to Route]: detour route taking the traffic informa-
Edit or add a destination or waypoints tion into consideration.
to the route that is already set. “Searching for detour route taking
“Editing route” (page 5-14) traffic information into considera-
tion” (page 5-23)
. [Route Info]:
. [Route Settings]:
Confirm the route by the route informa-
tion or simulation. The confirmed route Changes the route calculation condi-
1. Push <ROUTE>.
can also be stored. tions anywhere along the route.
“Setting conditions for route cal- 2. Highlight [Cancel Route] and push
“Confirming route” (page 5-19) <ENTER>.
culation” (page 5-25)
. [Guidance Settings]:
Activates or deactivates route, voice
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Reactivating route INFO:

If a new route is set, the canceled route cannot
be reactivated.
EDITING ROUTE

Highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. 1. Push <ROUTE>.
The route is canceled along with the 2. Highlight [Resume Route] and push
destination and waypoints. <ENTER>.
1. Push <ROUTE>.
Voice command
2. Highlight [Edit/Add to Route] and push
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering <ENTER>.
wheel.
3. Highlight the preferred condition and
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- push <ENTER>.
mand.
To cancel a route: screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
"Cancel Route" (Alternate Command current location map screen.
Mode)
Highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. The
canceled route is reactivated.
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*
5 Current waypoint:
Changes or deletes the waypoint.

“Editing/deleting destination or
waypoint” (page 5-16)
*
6 Condition for calculating a route to a
waypoint:
Changes the conditions for calculating
a route to a waypoint.
Available setting items “Changing route calculation con- 1. Push <ROUTE>.
*
1 [Add Destination]:
ditions” (page 5-18) 2. Highlight [Edit/Add to Route] and push
“Setting destination or waypoint” *
7 [Calculate]: <ENTER>.
(page 5-15) Manually search for the route again 3. Highlight [Add Destination] or [Add
*2 Current destination: after changing the search conditions Waypoint] and push <ENTER>.
Changes or deletes the destination. and have the system calculate a route. If [Add Destination] is selected, the
“Editing/deleting destination or “Changing route calculation con- current destination changes to a way-
waypoint” (page 5-16) ditions” (page 5-18) point.
*
3 Condition for calculating a route to the Setting destination or waypoint
destination:
A destination or waypoint can be added to
Changes the conditions for calculating the route that has already been set. A total
a route to the destination. of 6 destinations or waypoints can be set.
“Changing route calculation con-
ditions” (page 5-18)
*
4 [Add Waypoint]:
“Setting destination or waypoint”
(page 5-15) 4. Set a destination or waypoint. The
method of searching for a destination
or waypoint is the same as the one for a
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destination. Editing/deleting destination or

waypoint
The destination or waypoint that has
already been set can be modified or
deleted.
If a location is modified or deleted when a
suggested route is already set, the prior
suggested route will be recalculated ac-
6. Return to the [Edit Route] screen. Set
cordingly.
the route conditions as necessary.
5. The selected location is displayed at 7. Highlight [Calculate] and push <ENTER>.
the center of the map. Highlight [Add to The system will recalculate the routes.
Route] after confirming the location and After the route search is completed, the
push <ENTER>. display will automatically return to the
current location map screen.
INFO:
INFO:
Even after setting a destination/waypoint,
the destination/waypoint location can be . The prior route is automatically deleted. 1. Push <ROUTE>.
adjusted, the route can be stored, etc.
. Added waypoints and search conditions will 2. Highlight [Edit/Add to Route] and push
“Editing/deleting destination or way-
not be taken into consideration for the route <ENTER>.
point” (page 5-16)
calculation until [Calculate] is highlighted
3. Highlight a destination or waypoint that
and <ENTER> is pushed.
is already set and push <ENTER>.
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INFO:
. If the destination is deleted, the final
waypoint of the route becomes the destina-
tion.
. Even if the map screen is touched, the same
map screen as when [Move Dest.] is
selected is displayed.
4. Highlight [Move Dest.] to modify the 6. A confirmation message is displayed. Changing order of destination and
location and push <ENTER>. Confirm the contents of the message,
“Moving location of destination” highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. The
waypoints
(page 5-5) destination or waypoint is deleted from The order of a destination and waypoints
the route. Return to the [Edit Route] that have already been set can be changed.
screen.
1. Push <ROUTE>.
5. Highlight [Delete] and push <ENTER> to
delete the location. 7. By highlighting [Calculate] and pushing 2. Highlight [Edit/Add to Route] and push
<ENTER>, the system will recalculate the <ENTER>.
routes. After the route search is com- 3. Highlight a destination or waypoint that
pleted, the display will automatically is already set and push <ENTER>.
return to the current location map
screen.
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5. Route guidance
Changing route calculation condi-

tions
Each section of the route between way-
points can have different route calculation
conditions. After setting these conditions,
the entire route can be recalculated.
4. Highlight [Change Order] and push 6. A message is displayed and the order
<ENTER>. A list of the destination and of the destination or waypoint is
waypoints is displayed. changed.
1. Push <ROUTE>.
2. Highlight [Edit/Add to Route] and push
<ENTER>.
3. Highlight the preferred section of the
5. Highlight a preferred destination or 7. By highlighting [Calculate] and pushing route to the destination or waypoint
waypoint to replace the previously <ENTER>, the system will recalculate the and push <ENTER>.
selected destination or waypoint and routes. After the route search is com-
push <ENTER>. plete, the display will automatically
screen.
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CONFIRMING ROUTE
When the suggested route is displayed
after calculation, the route information can
be confirmed or the suggested route can
be simulated.
Basic operation
1. Push <ROUTE>.
4. Highlight the preferred condition and 6. By highlighting [Calculate] and pushing
push <ENTER>. <ENTER>, the system will recalculate the
Available conditions routes. After the route search is com-
pleted, the display will automatically
: [Fastest Route]
: [Minimize Freeway] screen.
: [Shortest Route]
INFO:
. The recalculated route may not be the 2. Highlight [Route Info] and push
shortest route because the system priori- <ENTER>.
tizes roads that are easy to drive for safety
reasons.
. If the route conditions are set from [Route
Settings], all sections in the route are
subject to the same route conditions. This
5. The conditions have been changed and applies even if different route conditions
the display returns to the [Edit Route] have been set for different sections in [Edit
screen. Route].
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5. Route guidance
3. Highlight the preferred item and push The same screen as when [Map Scroll] 3. Push <MAP> to return to the current
<ENTER>. is touched can be displayed with the location map screen.
Available setting items following operations:
— Touching the map screen. Using route preview
. [Turn List]:
Displays the details of the suggested — Pushing the directional buttons except
route. for the up/down buttons (INFINITI con-
“Using turn list” (page 5-20) troller with directional buttons).
. [Preview]: — Pushing the slide switch except in the
The system will trace the planned route upward/downward direction (INFINITI
going forward or in reverse. controller without directional buttons).
“Using route preview” (page 5-20) Using turn list
. [Simulation]: 1. Highlight [Preview] and push <ENTER>.
Displays a simulation of the suggested 2. Highlight the preferred key and push
route. This function provides a detailed <ENTER>.
image of the route with voice guidance. : Moves forward in the direction of
“Confirming route by simulation” the destination.
(page 5-21)
: Moves backward in the direction
. [Store Route]: of the starting point.
Stores a calculated route. A maximum / : Pauses the route preview.
of 5 routes can be stored. Stored routes 1. Highlight [Turn List] and push <ENTER>.
can be easily retrieved and set as the 2. The information (e.g., intersections) can location map screen.
suggested route. be confirmed on the route to the
“Storing route” (page 6-5) destination by scrolling the screen INFO:
. [Map Scroll]: pushing the up and down switches of
Displays a map screen where the the main directional buttons, pushing During the route preview, you can change the
location of the destination can be the slide switch upward or downward map scale by turning the center dial. While the
confirmed. or rotating the center dial. map scale is being changed, the route preview
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5. Route guidance
is temporarily stopped. INFO: 4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous

During the route preview, the map scale can be screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
During the route preview, you can change the
changed by pushing <ZOOM IN>/<ZOOM OUT> (if current location map screen.
map scale by turning the center dial. While the
so equipped). While the map scale is being
map scale is being changed, the simulation is
changed, the route preview is temporarily
temporarily stopped.
stopped.
During the route preview, the map scale can be
Confirming route by simulation changed by pushing <ZOOM IN>/<ZOOM OUT> (if
so equipped), the simulation is temporarily
stopped.
GUIDANCE SETTINGS
Various guidance settings can be set.
Basic operation . [Guidance Voice]:
1. Push <ROUTE>. Activates or deactivates voice guidance.
The indicator illuminates if voice gui-
1. Highlight [Simulation] and push dance is activated.
<ENTER>. . [Guidance Volume]:
2. Highlight the preferred key and push Adjusts the volume level of voice
<ENTER>. guidance.
: Pauses the simulation. . [Traffic Announcement]:
: Resumes the simulation. Provides the announcement of a traffic
: Ends the simulation. information event on the route.
2. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push
3. Push <MAP> to return to the current <ENTER>.
location map screen. Voice command
<ENTER>. 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
wheel.
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5. Route guidance
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- route recalculation is performed.

mand.
Setting Auto Reroute
To turn the Voice Guidance ON or OFF:
1. Push <ROUTE>.
“Voice Guidance On/Off” (Alternate
Command Mode)
RECALCULATE ROUTE
A route can be manually searched again
after changing the search condition. When 3. A message is displayed, and the route
the vehicle deviates from the suggested is recalculated.
route, the route from the current location to
the destination is automatically searched
again. 2. Highlight [Route Settings] and push
Manually re-searching route <ENTER>.
1. Push <ROUTE>.
4. Set the route conditions. After finishing

the setting, highlight [Start] and push
<ENTER>.
“Procedures after setting destina-
tion” (page 5-2) 3. Highlight [Other Routing Choices] and
push <ENTER>.
2. Highlight [Recalculate] and push INFO:
<ENTER>.
When a waypoint has been set on the route, the
system will search for only one route even if
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5. Route guidance
. If the system cannot calculate a detour with

the specified conditions, it displays the
previous suggested route.
. If the vehicle is traveling very fast, the
detour route may start from a location that
the vehicle has already passed.
SEARCHING FOR DETOUR ROUTE

4. Highlight [Auto Reroute] and push 2. Highlight [Detour] and push <ENTER>. TAKING TRAFFIC INFORMATION INTO
<ENTER>. The indicator illuminates. CONSIDERATION
When the current location map screen When a serious traffic event occurs on the
or route setting screen is displayed, the route, or if the system finds a faster route,
system recalculates a route with the set a detour alert will pop up automatically. If
conditions. the automatic alert is not noticed, a detour
“Basic operation” (page 5-25) can also be manually searched.
1. Push <ROUTE>.
SETTING DETOUR ROUTE
To detour from the suggested route, a
route detouring for a specified distance 3. Highlight a detour distance and push
can be calculated. <ENTER>.
1. Push <ROUTE>. After calculating the detour, the system
displays the detour route on the map.
INFO:
. When the vehicle has deviated from the 2. Highlight [Traffic Detour] and push
suggested route, [Detour] cannot be se- <ENTER>.
lected.
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5. Route guidance
. If a detour route is not selected and no

further action is performed, the detour route
will be automatically canceled.
. The detour suggestion can be retrieved even
after the message disappears by manually
selecting [Traffic Detour]. The system will
then search for the detour again and
suggests a detour if one is available at that
3. When the detour search is successful, time. 1. If a traffic jam or a serious traffic
detailed information about the detour . Without a subscription to an XM NavTraffic ® problem occurs on the route while
route (left screen) and the comparison broadcast, it will not be possible to get a driving along the suggested route, the
screen of the two routes (right screen) traffic detour or apply settings for functions automatic detour route search starts
are displayed. related to traffic information. A message and a message pops up if a detour is
found.
*
1 Original route (yellow) appears when a related menu item is
selected.
*
2 Detour route (pink)
2. To accept the suggested detour route,
highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
*
3 The change of distance and esti- . See “NOTES ON XM NavTraffic INFORMA-
®
mated travel time to destination TION” for further information.

“Notes on XM NavTraffic® information” INFO:
when the detour route is taken.
(page 10-14) . If no operation is performed for one minute
4. To accept the suggested detour route,
highlight [Yes], and then push <ENTER>. after the message is displayed, the message
Automatic detour guidance disappears. The detour will not be accepted,
When [Auto Reroute] and [Use Real Time and the current suggested route will remain
INFO: Traffic Information] are turned on in the unchanged.
. If no route is set, or [Use Real Time Traffic detailed route settings, a message will
. When [Traffic Announcement] is turned on in
Information] is turned off, this function automatically pop up when the system
the guidance settings, the system will
cannot be operated. finds a detour.
announce voice guidance at the same time
“Detailed route settings” (page 5-25)
that the message appears on the screen.
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5. Route guidance
“Guidance settings” (page 5-21) 5. When the conditions are set, the “Shortest Route”
system starts calculating the route with
SETTING CONDITIONS FOR ROUTE the new conditions, and the current Detailed route settings
CALCULATION location map screen is displayed. Detailed conditions can be set for the route
Available conditions calculation.
Search condition settings
The route can be recalculated after chan- . [Fastest Route]:
ging the route calculation conditions any- Prioritizes by the fastest time.
where along the route. . [Minimize Freeway]:
Minimizes the use of motorways.
. [Shortest Route]:
Prioritizes by the shortest route.
INFO: Basic operation:

Only one of these conditions can be utilized at a 1. Push <ROUTE>.
time. 2. Highlight [Route Settings] and push
Basic operation: <ENTER>.
Voice command
1. Push <ROUTE>. 3. Highlight [Other Routing Choices] and
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering push <ENTER>.
2. Highlight [Route Settings] and push
wheel. 4. Highlight the preferred condition and
<ENTER>.
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- push <ENTER>. The indicator for the
3. Highlight [Basic Route Type] and push
mand. selected condition illuminates.
<ENTER>.
To set conditions for the route calcula- 5. If [Route Settings] is exited after chan-
4. Highlight the preferred condition and
tion (Alternate Command Mode): ging the settings, the system starts
push <ENTER>. The indicator for the
“Fastest Route” calculating the route with the new
selected condition illuminates.
conditions.
“Minimize Freeway Route”
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5. Route guidance
Available setting items INFO: . Statistical traffic information is based on

. [Minimize Toll Roads]: previous traffic data. When the traffic situa-
. The recalculated route may not be the
tion rapidly changes due to unexpected
Minimizes the use of toll roads. shortest route because the system priori-
accidents, construction work, traffic restric-
. [Use Time Restricted Roads]: tizes roads that are easy to drive for safety
tions, emergencies, etc., the prediction
reasons.
Uses any roads subject to time restric- accuracy of the system may be reduced.
tions. . If route conditions are set from [Route
. Traffic jam information displayed on the
Settings], all sections in the route are
. [Use Statistical Traffic Information]: map screen is not statistical traffic informa-
subject to the same route conditions even
Uses statistical traffic information that tion.
though different route conditions have been
is stored in the map data. . When [Use Statistical Traffic Information] is
set for different sections in [Edit/Add to
. [Use Real Time Traffic Information]: Route]. turned on, the system may lead to a road
Uses the latest traffic information where a traffic jam occurs or to a detour
. If [Use Time Restricted Roads] is deacti-
received via the XM broadcast. even though the shortest route does not
vated, the system calculates a route without
have a traffic jam.
. [Use Avoid Area Settings]: any consideration of the regulations con-
Enables the avoid area setting. cerning the time or day of the week. . Even when [Use Real Time Traffic Informa-
Therefore, the suggested route may include tion] is turned on, if traffic information has
. [Use Ferries]: a road subject to traffic regulations con- not been provided for the area, sometimes it
Includes the use of ferries. cerning the time or day of the week. When is possible that a detour will not be
. [Use Learned Routes]: driving along the route, always follow all indicated in a location where a traffic jam
traffic regulations regardless of whether occurs.
Uses the roads that are most frequently
traveled with the help of self-learning [Use Time Restricted Roads] is set to on or . The system may not lead to a detour if traffic
technology. off. closure or a traffic jam occurs far from the
. [Auto Reroute]: . If the system cannot calculate any alter- present location.
native routes, it displays the previous route. . The system calculates to reduce the time
If the vehicle deviates from the sug-
gested route, the system automatically . If the vehicle greatly deviates from the required for the entire route from the start to
recalculates a route that leads the suggested route, the system calculates a the destination. If there are no appropriate
vehicle to the suggested route. new route. routes, the system may lead to a route
where a traffic jam occurs instead of leading
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5. Route guidance
to a detour. ROUTE GUIDANCE SETTINGS

. This system can learn and memorize the
route that is most frequently used. However, Various guidance information can be set to
despite driving on the same route several be played during route guidance and the
times so that the system can learn the route and/or voice guidance can be acti-
route, the system may have difficulty learn- vated or deactivated.
ing the route under the following condi-
tions.
— [Use Time Restricted Roads] is set to on. Available setting items
— [Use Real Time Traffic Information] is set . [Guidance Volume]:
to on. Adjusts the volume level of voice
guidance.
“Guidance settings” (page 5-21)
. [Guidance Voice]:
BASIC OPERATION Activates or deactivates voice guidance.
1. Push <SETTING>. The indicator illuminates if voice gui-
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push dance is activated.
<ENTER>. “Guidance settings” (page 5-21)
3. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push . [Traffic Announcement]:
<ENTER>. Provides an announcement of a traffic
4. Highlight the preferred item and push information event on the route.
<ENTER>. “Guidance settings” (page 5-21)
5. Push <BACK> to return to the previous . [Voice Guidance Settings]:
screen. Push <MAP> to return to the Sets advanced settings for the voice
current location map screen. guidance announced at guide points.
“Route guidance settings”
(page 5-27)
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. [Guidance Display Settings]: SETTING VOICE GUIDANCE AT IN-

Activates or deactivates small turn TERSECTIONS
arrow display on the map. 1. Push <SETTING>.
“Displaying small turn arrow on
map” (page 5-29)
<ENTER>.
. [Estimated Time]: 3. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push
Switches the display of the estimated <ENTER>.
travel time to the destination or way-
point that is displayed on the map 6. Highlight the preferred item and push
screen. <ENTER>.
“Switching estimated arrival time Available setting items
display” (page 5-29)
. [Voice Announcements]:
. [Others]: Sets how many times the voice gui-
— [Set Average Speeds]: dance is announced before the vehicle
Sets an average vehicle speed for each reaches an intersection.
type of road, which is reflected in the 1. Highlight [Voice Announcements] and
calculation of the required time to the 4. Highlight [Voice Guidance Settings] and
destination. push <ENTER>. push <ENTER>.
“Set average speeds” (page 5-30) 2. Highlight the preferred item and push
<ENTER>.
— [Auto Reroute]:
. [Full]:
If the vehicle deviates from the sug-
gested route, the system automatically The system announces three kinds
recalculates a route that leads the of voice guidance: “Turning Point”,
vehicle to the suggested route. “1 Guide” and “2 Guide”.
“Setting Auto Reroute” (page 5-22)
. [Concise]:
The system announces two kinds of
voice guidance: “Turning Point” and
5. Highlight [Intersection Guidance Set- “1 Guide”.
tings] and push <ENTER>.
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. [Turning Point]: 3. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push

Turns on the sound that chimes when a <ENTER>.
maneuver is supposed to be occurring.
DISPLAYING SMALL TURN ARROW
ON MAP
The guidance screen displayed when the
vehicle passes through an intersection can
be changed.
5. Highlight [Small Turn Arrow on Map]
1. Push <SETTING>. and push <ENTER> to activate or deac-
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push tivate Small Turn Arrow on the Map 4. Highlight [Estimated Time] and push
<ENTER>. (simplified turn indicator) displayed in <ENTER>.
3. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push the upper left corner of the map screen.
<ENTER>. The indicator illuminates if the Small
Turn Arrow on the Map is displayed.
SWITCHING ESTIMATED ARRIVAL
TIME DISPLAY
The display of the travel time on the map
screen can be switched between the travel
time to the destination and the travel time
to the waypoint. 5. Highlight [Waypoint] and push <ENTER>.
Example: Switching the display to the The indicator for the selected condition
4. Highlight [Guidance Display Settings] travel time to the waypoint illuminates.
and push <ENTER>. 1. Push <SETTING>. 6. Push <MAP> to return to the current
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push location map screen.
<ENTER>.
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4. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>. and the speed settings cannot be
5. Highlight [Set Average Speeds] and changed.
push <ENTER>. . [Freeway]:
6. Highlight the preferred item and push Adjust the average vehicle speed on a
<ENTER>. freeway by moving the INFINITI control-
7. Use the INFINITI controller to make an ler in the direction of [+] or [-].
adjustment. The speed can be in- . [Main Road]:
creased/decreased by 5 MPH (5 km/h). Adjust the average vehicle speed on a
7. The icon displayed on the map screen
8. After finishing the setting, push main road by moving the INFINITI
is switched, and the travel time to the
<ENTER> or <BACK> to activate the controller in the direction of [+] or [-].
waypoint is displayed.
setting.
. [Town Road]:
Displayed icon 9. Push <BACK> to return to the previous Adjust the average vehicle speed on a
: Display of the travel time to the destina- screen. Push <MAP> to return to the town road by moving the INFINITI
tion current location map screen. controller in the direction of [+] or [-].
: Display of the travel time to the waypoint
. [Residential]:
SET AVERAGE SPEEDS Adjust the average vehicle speed in a
The required time to the destination can be residential area by moving the INFINITI
calculated based on the set vehicle controller in the direction of [+] or [-].
speeds. . [Reset]:
Sets the average vehicle speeds to the
Basic operation
default values.
1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>. . [Auto]:
3. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push If set to ON, the system automatically
<ENTER>. calculates the required time to the
destination, the indicator illuminates
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6 Storing location/route
Storing location ................................................... 6-2 Minor adjustment of home or
Storing location by searching .......................... 6-2 stored address ............................................ 6-10
Storing current vehicle location ....................... 6-3 Editing stored route ..................................... 6-15
Storing location by moving map ...................... 6-4 Editing stored tracking................................. 6-16
Storing route ....................................................... 6-5 Editing avoid area........................................ 6-17
Other settings ................................................. 6-5 Deleting stored item.......................................... 6-19
Storing tracked route........................................... 6-6 Deleting stored item individually.................. 6-19
Other settings ................................................. 6-7 Deleting individual item on map .................. 6-21
Storing avoid area ............................................... 6-7 Deleting all stored items.............................. 6-21
Editing address book........................................... 6-9 Transferring information to/from
Basic operation ............................................... 6-9 address book.................................................... 6-23
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6. Storing location/route
STORING LOCATION
Often visited locations can be stored in the
Address Book. The stored addresses can
be easily retrieved to set them as a
destination or waypoint.
INFO:
. The Address Book can store up to 300 3. Highlight [Address Book] and push 5. Highlight [Home Location (None)] or
locations. <ENTER>. [Add New] and push <ENTER>.
. New information placed in the same storage
position will overwrite the old data.
STORING LOCATION BY SEARCHING

After a location is searched for once, it can
be stored for future use.
1. Push <SETTING>.
4. Highlight [Stored Location] and push 6. Highlight the appropriate method to

<ENTER>. search for a location and push <ENTER>.

<ENTER>.
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INFO: 4. Highlight [Add New] and push <ENTER>.

. When the location is stored in the Address 5. Highlight the appropriate method to
Book, [Address Book] can be used to search search for a location and push <ENTER>.
for the location. The address of the searched location is
stored.
. A location can be adjusted by selecting “4. Setting destination”
[Move Location] using the same method as
the one for a destination. STORING CURRENT VEHICLE LOCA-
“Moving location of destination” TION
7. When a preferred location is displayed (page 5-5)
at the center of the map, confirm the
address of the location and push Other settings
<ENTER>.
An address can also be stored using the
A message is displayed, and the following procedure.
address of the location is stored in
the Address Book.
1. Push <MAP> to display the current

location map screen.
2. Push <ENTER> at the current vehicle
location.
1. Push <DEST>.
2. Highlight [Address Book] and push
8. Adjust the location of the stored item
<ENTER>.
and edit the contents of the stored item
as necessary. After finishing the 3. Highlight [Store/Edit] and push
setting, highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
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INFO:
The location is stored in the first available
position number in the Address Book list.
STORING LOCATION BY MOVING
MAP
3. Highlight [Store Location] and push 3. The icon representing the stored loca-
<ENTER>. A message is displayed, and tion is displayed on the map.
the current vehicle location is stored in Push <MAP> to return to the current
the Address Book. location map screen.
INFO:
1. Move to the preferred location on the
map and push <ENTER>. The address is stored in the first available
position number in the Address Book list.
4. The icon representing the stored loca-

tion is displayed on the map.
Push <MAP> or <BACK> to return to the
2. Highlight [Store Location] and push
<ENTER>. A message is displayed, and
the address of the location is stored in
the Address Book.
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STORING ROUTE OTHER SETTINGS

A route can also be stored using the
A maximum of 5 calculated routes can be following procedure.
stored. Stored routes can be easily re-
trieved and set as the suggested route.
INFO:
Stored route includes only locations (destina-
tion and waypoints) and route calculation 3. Highlight [Store Route] and push
conditions, not the route itself. <ENTER>.
1. Push <ROUTE>.
1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
4. Highlight [Stored Routes] and push
<ENTER>.
Confirm the contents of the message, 5. Highlight [Store Current Route] and
2. Highlight [Route Info] and push push <ENTER>.
<ENTER>. highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
The current route is stored. 6. A confirmation message is displayed.
Confirm the contents of the message,
highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. The
current route is stored.
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INFO: STORING TRACKED ROUTE

. The route is stored in the first available
A travelled route up to the current location
position number in the store current route
can be stored. A maximum of 5 tracked
list.
routes can be stored.
. A maximum of 5 routes can be stored. When
5 routes are stored in the Address Book, a
new route cannot be stored until a route is
deleted.
“Deleting stored item” (page 6-19) 4. A confirmation message is displayed.
. If any waypoints are not set on the route,
the route cannot be stored.
The tracked route you have traveled is
stored.
1. Push <MAP> to display the current
5. Push <MAP> or <BACK> to return to the
2. Push <ENTER> at the current vehicle
location. INFO:
. A maximum of 5 tracked routes can be
stored. When 5 tracked routes are stored in
the Address Book, a new tracked route
cannot be stored until a tracked route is
deleted.
“Deleting stored item” (page 6-19)
. The tracked route is stored in the first
available position number in the store
3. Highlight [Store Tracking] and push
tracking list.
<ENTER>.
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OTHER SETTINGS STORING AVOID AREA

A tracked route can also be stored using
the following procedure. An Avoid Area can be stored.
The Avoid Area is an area that can be
excluded from a route, such as a road that
is always congested. Once Avoid Areas are
stored, the system avoids those areas
when calculating a route. Up to 10 Avoid
Areas can be stored. 3. Highlight [Address Book] and push
1. Push <SETTING>. <ENTER>.
1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
4. Highlight [Stored Tracking] and push
<ENTER>.
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push 4. Highlight [Avoid Area] and push
5. Highlight [Add New] and push <ENTER>. <ENTER>. <ENTER>.
INFO:
A tracked route can only be stored using the
setting screen when [Current Tracking] is set to
on.
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8. After finishing the setting, highlight

[OK] and push <ENTER>.
5. Highlight [Add New] and push <ENTER>. 7. Set the following items for the searched
location.
INFO: Available setting items:
A maximum of 10 Avoid Areas can be . [Rename]:
stored. Changes the name.
When 10 Avoid Areas are already stored, a “Rename” (page 6-18)
new Avoid Area cannot be stored until a . [Move Location]:
currently stored Avoid Area is deleted.
Adjusts the location of the Avoid
“Deleting stored item” (page 6-19) Area.
“Move Location” (page 6-18)
. [Resize Area]:
Adjusts the range of the Avoid Area.
“Resize Area” (page 6-18)
. [FWY]:
Avoids Freeways.
“FWY” (page 6-18)
6. Highlight the appropriate method to . [Delete]:
search for a location and push <ENTER>. Deletes the avoid area.
“4. Setting destination” “Delete” (page 6-19)
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EDITING ADDRESS BOOK . [Stored Routes]: EDITING STORED HOME AND AD-
Edits the information of a stored route. DRESS
Items stored in the Address Book can be “Editing stored route” (page 6-15)
modified. These settings can be edited to
. [Stored Tracking]:
make the navigation system more useful.
Edits the information of a stored
tracked route.
“Editing stored tracking”
(page 6-16)
. [Avoid Area]:
Edits the information of a stored Avoid
1. Highlight [Stored Location] and push
Area.
<ENTER>.
“Editing avoid area” (page 6-17)
2. Highlight the stored home location or
. [Delete Stored Items]:
BASIC OPERATION preferred stored address and push
Deletes a stored location or route. <ENTER>.
1. Push <SETTING>. “Deleting all stored items”
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push (page 6-21) INFO:
<ENTER>.
. [Transfer Address Book]:
3. Highlight [Address Book] and push Highlighting [Sort] displays a list of various
Imports or exports the data of the sort functions.
<ENTER>. stored items using a USB memory. To use the sort functions, stored locations
must be set in advance.
<ENTER>.
“Minor adjustment of home or stored
Available setting items address” (page 6-10)
. [Stored Location]:
Edits the information of a stored home
and Address.
“Editing stored home and ad-
dress” (page 6-9)
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. [Distance]
. [Phone No.]
. [Group] (only for stored locations)
. [Entry Numbers] (only for stored loca-
tions)
Show Icon on Map
Displays the home icon or the stored
3. Highlight the preferred item and push 1. Push <DEST>.
address icon on the map.
<ENTER>. 2. Highlight [Address Book] and push
Available setting items <ENTER>.
. [Edit]: 3. Highlight [Store/Edit] and push
Edits the stored address information. <ENTER>.
. [Move Location]: MINOR ADJUSTMENT OF HOME OR

Adjusts the location of the stored STORED ADDRESS
address. When [Edit] is selected, you can edit the
following items of the home or stored
. [Delete]:
location can be edited. 1. Highlight [Show Icon on Map] and push
Deletes the stored address. <ENTER>.
. [Show Icon on Map]
. [OK]: 2. The indicator illuminates when the item
. [Name] (only for stored locations)
Applies the settings. is set. Then the system displays the
. [Voicetag] (only for stored locations) icon on the map.
Other settings
. [Icon]
A stored address can also be edited using
the following procedure. . [Sound]
. [Direction]
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Name (only for stored locations) Voicetag (only for stored locations)
Changes the name of a stored location. Stores the voicetag for the stored location.
The voicetag allows you to set the stored
location as a destination using Voice
Recognition.
3. A beep sounds, and the system enters

the voice command reception mode.
4. Speak the name/word to be used as
1. Highlight [Name] and push <ENTER>.
Voicetag.
A character input screen is displayed.
5. The Voicetag is stored, provided the
1. Highlight [Voicetag] and push <ENTER>. system recognizes it.
INFO:
. A Voicetag cannot be stored, overwritten or
played while driving.
. The Address Book can store up to 100
Voicetags.
2. Enter the preferred name for the stored . Highlight [Play] to confirm the stored
location. Voicetag.
“How to input letters and num- 2. Highlight [Store] and push <ENTER>.
bers” (page 2-16) . Highlight [Delete] to delete a stored Voice-
tag.
3. Highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>.
. If a Voicetag is already stored, select
The name is stored.
[Restore] to re-record the Voicetag.
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Icon Sound Sound list:

Changes the icon of the home or stored Sets the tone of the alarm that sounds None
address to the preferred one. By changing when the vehicle approaches the home or
Chime
the icons, the usage of the [By Icon] option a stored address.
of the sort function can be optimized more Melody
effectively. Sound
Dog
Cat
Wave
Church bell
Music Box 1
Music Box 2
1. Highlight [Sound] and push <ENTER>.
Marimba
A sound list is displayed.
1. Highlight [Icon] and push <ENTER>. Trumpet
A list of icons is displayed. Horn
Scratch
Direction
Sets the alarm to sound when approaching
from a specific direction.
2. Select the preferred alarm tone and

push <ENTER>.
2. Highlight the preferred icon and push The indicator of the selected alarm tone
<ENTER>. illuminates.
The icon is changed.
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INFO:
After the direction is set and [Direction] is
selected and set again, a confirmation message
is displayed. Confirm the contents of the
message, highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
The set direction is overwritten.
Distance
1. Highlight [Direction] and push <ENTER>. Sets the alarm to sound when reaching a 2. Highlight the preferred distance option
A map screen with the home or stored specific distance to the home or stored and push <ENTER>. The indicator of the
location located on the map center is address. selected distance illuminates.
displayed. Available distance options:
. 150 feet (50 m)
. 300 feet (100 m)
. 1000 feet (300 m)
. 1500 feet (500 m)
1. Highlight [Distance] and push <ENTER>.

2. Set the direction that sounds the alarm
and push <ENTER>.
The selected direction is set.
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INFO:
If the phone number of the home or a location is
stored, the phone number can be used to search
for the destination even if it is not included in
the map data.
Group (only for stored locations)
This groups the stored locations.
1. Highlight [Phone No.] and push By grouping the stored locations, the [By
<ENTER>. The telephone number entry Group] option of the sort function can be
screen is displayed. used more effectively in the [Sort Entries]
INFO: mode.
Once the direction and the distance to sound an

alarm are set, the system will sound the alarm
when the vehicle enters the triggering zone.
*
1 Stored location icon
*
2 Vehicle icon
*
3 Trigger zone
2. Enter the telephone number of the
Phone number home or stored location. 1. Highlight [Group] and push <ENTER>.
Stores the telephone number of the home “Number input screen”
or a stored location. (page 2-17)
3. Highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>. The
telephone number is stored.
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1. Highlight [Entry Numbers] and push 1. Highlight [Stored Routes] and push
<ENTER>. <ENTER>.
A list of stored locations is displayed. 2. Highlight the preferred stored route
and push <ENTER>.
2. Highlight the preferred group and push

<ENTER>.
When the indicator of the selected
group illuminates, the stored location
is classified into the applicable group. 2. Highlight the stored addresses that you 3. Highlight the preferred item to edit
want to change and push <ENTER>. from the list on the right side of the
Entry Numbers (only for stored screen and push <ENTER>.
The position numbers of the selected
locations)
stored locations are changed. 4. After finishing the editing, highlight
Switches the entry numbers of any two [OK] and push <ENTER>.
stored locations in the list. EDITING STORED ROUTE
INFO:
If [Store Current Route] is selected, the system
stores the current route.
. [Rename]:
Changes the name.
“Character (letters and numbers)
input screen” (page 2-16)
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. [Replace]: Available setting items (Stored tracked

Overwrites the stored route with the routes)
current route. . [View Track]:
. [Delete]: Displays a stored tracked route on the
Deletes the stored route. map.
. [OK]: . [Rename]:
Applies the settings. Changes the name.
“Character (letters and numbers)
EDITING STORED TRACKING 3. Highlight the preferred item and push input screen” (page 2-16)
<ENTER>.
. [Replace]:
Available setting items (Current tracking)
Overwrites the stored tracked route
. [View Track]: with the current tracked route.
Displays the tracked route up to the
current location. . [Delete]:
Deletes the stored tracked route.
. [Delete]:
Deletes the stored current tracking. . [OK]:
Applies the settings.
1. Highlight [Stored Tracking] and push . [OK]:
<ENTER>. Applies the settings. Displaying a tracked route
2. Highlight the stored tracked route and The stored tracked route can be displayed
push <ENTER>. When the “ON” indicator on the map as necessary.
is not illuminated, push <ENTER>. The
indicator illuminates, and the Edit
screen is displayed.
If <ENTER> is pushed while the “ON”
indicator is illuminated, the indicator
turns off.
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INFO:
. Current tracking is displayed up to 6 miles
(10 km).
. Stored tracking is displayed up to 12 miles
(20 km).
1. Highlight [Stored Tracking] and push 3. Highlight the preferred items and push
<ENTER>. EDITING AVOID AREA <ENTER>.
2. Highlight a tracked route to display on Available setting items
the map screen, and push <ENTER>. The . [Rename]:
“ON” indicator illuminates, and the Edit
Changes the name.
screen is displayed.
. [Move Location]:
Adjusts the location of the Avoid
Area.
. [Resize Area]:
1. Highlight [Avoid Area] and push Adjusts the range of the Avoid Area.
<ENTER>. . [FWY]:
2. Highlight the preferred Avoid Area and Avoids freeways.
push <ENTER>.
3. After confirming the location to display . [Delete]:
the tracked route, highlight [OK] and Deletes the Avoid Area.
push <ENTER>. The screen returns to the
previous screen. . [OK]:
Applies the setting.
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4. After finishing the setting, highlight Move Location 1. Highlight [Resize Area] and push
[OK] and push <ENTER>. <ENTER>.
Adjusts the location of the Avoid Area.
2. Highlight the range from 5 available
INFO: levels.
An Avoid Area can be added by selecting [Add 3. After highlighting the range, push
New]. <ENTER>.
“Storing avoid area” (page 6-7)
INFO:
Rename
Changes the name of an Avoid Area. Turning the center dial to change the scale of
the map.
1. Highlight [Move Location] and push Push <ZOOM IN>/<ZOOM OUT> (if so equipped)
<ENTER>. to change the scale of the map.
2. Adjust the location of the Avoid Area. FWY
3. After adjusting the location, push Sets the route to avoid freeways.
<ENTER>.
Resize Area
Adjusts the range of the Avoid Area.
1. Highlight [Rename] and push <ENTER>.
A character input screen is displayed.
2. Enter the preferred name for the avoid
area.
3. Highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>. The
name is stored. 1. Highlight [FWY].
To include freeways in the Avoid Area,
push <ENTER> to illuminate this indica-
tor.
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1. Highlight [Delete] and push <ENTER>. DELETING STORED ITEM

The locations and routes in the Address
Book can be deleted. Two deletion meth-
ods are available: deleting an individual
item and deleting all stored items.
NOTE:
2. The Avoid Area is displayed in green if Deleted items cannot be restored. Before
it includes a freeway or in blue if it does deleting an item, always make sure that the
not include a freeway. item is truly not necessary.
highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. The DELETING STORED ITEM INDIVIDU-
INFO: stored item is deleted from the Address ALLY
Book. You can delete stored addresses, routes,
If the current vehicle location is set to an Avoid
Area, the system will not provide route gui- tracking and avoid areas individually.
dance.
Delete
Deletes the Avoid Area.
1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>.
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highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. The
stored item is deleted from the Address
Book.
Other settings
A stored address can also be deleted using
the following procedure.
3. Highlight [Address Book] and push 5. Highlight the preferred location/route
<ENTER>. for deletion and push <ENTER>.
1. Push <DEST>.
Example: [Stored Location] is high- 6. Highlight [Delete] and push <ENTER>. 2. Highlight [Address Book] and push
lighted. <ENTER>.
4. Highlight the preferred item for deletion 3. Highlight [Store/Edit] and push
and push <ENTER>. <ENTER>.
4. Highlight [Edit or Delete an Entry] and
push <ENTER>.
5. Highlight a preferred address and push
<ENTER>.
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INFO:
This procedure applies only for deleting a stored
home or address. A stored route, tracking or
avoid area cannot be deleted using this
procedure.
DELETING INDIVIDUAL ITEM ON MAP
1. Align the cross pointer over the pre-
ferred stored location for deletion by 3. A confirmation message is displayed. 3. Highlight [Address Book] and push
moving on the map. Then push Confirm the contents of the message, <ENTER>.
<ENTER>. highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
The stored item is deleted from the
Address Book.
DELETING ALL STORED ITEMS
4. Highlight [Delete Stored Items] and

2. Highlight [Delete] and push <ENTER>. push <ENTER>.
1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>.
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. [Delete Stored Voicetags]: Other settings

Deletes all stored Voicetags. All stored addresses can also be deleted
. [Delete Previous Destinations]: using the following procedure.
Deletes all or one of the previous
destinations.
. [Delete Previous Start Point]:
Deletes all previous start points.
5. Highlight the preferred item for deletion . [Delete Learned Route]:
and push <ENTER> Deletes all system learned routes.
Items that can be deleted
. [Delete Home Location]: 1. Push <DEST>.
Deletes the home location. 2. Highlight [Address Book] and push
. [Delete Address Book]: <ENTER>.
Deletes all stored locations. 3. Highlight [Store/Edit] and push
<ENTER>.
. [Delete Stored Routes]:
4. Highlight [Delete All Addressbook En-
Deletes all stored routes.
tries] and push <ENTER>.
. [Delete Current Tracking]: 6. A confirmation message is displayed. “4. Setting destination”
Deletes the current tracked route. Confirm the contents of the message,
highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>. The INFO:
. [Delete Stored Tracking]: stored items are deleted from the
Deletes all stored tracked routes. Address Book. This procedure applies only for deleting a stored
home or address. A stored route, tracking or
. [Delete Avoid Areas]: avoid area cannot be deleted using this
Deletes all stored Avoid Areas. procedure.
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TRANSFERRING INFORMATION TO/FROM

ADDRESS BOOK
The information of the stored home and
addresses can be exported and imported
using a USB memory device.
3. Highlight [Address Book] and push 5. Highlight [Download Address Book to

<ENTER>. USB] or [Download Address Book from
USB] and push <ENTER>.
1. Insert a USB memory device and push

<SETTING>.
INFO:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the 4. Highlight [Transfer Address Book] and
location of the USB connector. push <ENTER>. 6. Highlight a stored item. The [ON]
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push indicator illuminates.
<ENTER>.
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7. Highlig ht [Dow nload] and push

<ENTER>.
NOTE:
Do not remove the USB memory until the
system completely imports or exports the data.
INFO:
If the USB memory already has the data for a
stored address, a confirmation message is
displayed. Once overwritten, the original data
cannot be recovered.
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7 Viewing technical information

Information screen............................................... 7-2 Viewing available weather information ................ 7-9
Basic operation ............................................... 7-2 Displaying weather information screen ........ 7-10
Viewing information about current Destination weather on suggested
vehicle location ................................................... 7-3 route screen ................................................ 7-16
Basic operation ............................................... 7-3 Automatically display warnings/watches...... 7-17
Viewing available traffic information .................... 7-3 Map update ...................................................... 7-18
Basic operation ............................................... 7-4 Viewing navigation system unit identification.... 7-19
Info on route ................................................... 7-4 Basic operation............................................ 7-19
Nearby traffic Info. .......................................... 7-5 Viewing navigation system
Display urgent traffic information .................... 7-5 version information ........................................... 7-20
Traffic information on map .............................. 7-6 Basic operation............................................ 7-20
Traffic information settings .............................. 7-8 Viewing GPS current location information.......... 7-20
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7. Viewing technical information
Available items updating of the map data.

INFORMATION SCREEN “Map update” (page 7-18)
. [Energy Flow] (if so equipped):
This screen sets or displays various Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. — [Navigation Version]:
information that is helpful for using the Displays the current navigation system
vehicle safely and comfortably. . [Fuel Economy]: version.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. “Viewing navigation system ver-
Available items include the vehicle infor- sion information” (page 7-20)
mation, Traffic Info. setup, current location . [Tire Pressure] (if so equipped):
information, GPS information, Voice recog- Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. — [GPS Position]:
nition list and map version. Displays GPS information regarding the
. [Maintenance]: current vehicle location.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. “Viewing GPS current location in-
INFO: formation” (page 7-20)
. [Where am I?]:
An XM NavTraffic® subscription is necessary to — [Voice Recognition]:
view Traffic Info. Displays information regarding the
current vehicle location. Displays information on how to use the
voice recognition.
“Viewing information about cur- “9. Voice recognition”
rent vehicle location” (page 7-3)
. [Traffic Info]: INFO:
Allows Traffic Info. setup.
The displayed items vary depending on the
“Viewing available traffic informa-
options that are equipped on the vehicle.
tion” (page 7-3)
. [Weather Info]:
BASIC OPERATION Displays weather information.
“Viewing available weather infor-
1. Push <INFO>.
mation” (page 7-9)
<ENTER>. . [Others]:
— [Map Update]:
Display the map version and enable
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VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT CUR- *

2 Current Street:
VIEWING AVAILABLE TRAFFIC INFORMA-
RENT VEHICLE LOCATION Displays the current street on the TION
route.
This displays the information about the *
3 Previous Street: XM NavTraffic® information is a subscrip-
vehicle location on the route when driving tion service offered by XM® Satellite Radio.
Displays the previous street on the
according to route guidance. This service provides real-time information
route.
regarding traffic flow, accidents, road
*
4 Displays the distance to the next
construction and other incidents, where
intersection on the route.
available.
*
5 Displays the distance traveled from the
XM NavTraffic® combines information from
previous intersection on the route.
commercial and public traffic data provi-
ders including government departments of
transportation, police, emergency services,
road sensors, cameras and aircraft reports.
The traffic information is broadcast to the
BASIC OPERATION vehicle by the XM® satellites. Available
1. Push <INFO>. traffic information on the route the driver
2. Highlight the preferred item and push selected is shown on the navigation screen
<ENTER>. so traffic conditions between you and the
3. Push <BACK> to return to the previous destination are known. Three types of real-
screen. Push <MAP> to return to the time traffic information for major roadways
current location map screen. are shown on the navigation system:
* Unscheduled traffic data for example,
Contents of vehicle location infor- accidents and disabled vehicles.
mation * Scheduled traffic data, for example road
*
1 Next Street: construction and road closures.
Displays the next street on the route. * Traffic flow information (rate of speed
data).
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around the current vehicle location.

WARNING!
XM NavTraffic® information is not a substi-
INFO ON ROUTE
tute for attentive driving. Traffic conditions This is only available when a route is set.
change constantly and emergency situations The list of traffic information found on the
can arise without warning. Relying only on recommended route from the current ve-
XM NavTraffic® information may lead to a hicle location to the destination is dis-
collision and could result in serious personal played. The detailed information about
injury. displayed events can also be checked.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Push <INFO>.
NOTE:
2. Highlight [Traffic Info] and push
Flow information is provided only for roads <ENTER>.
equipped with traffic sensors and is not 3. Highlight the preferred information and
available in all markets covered by the service. push <ENTER>.
Flow data may not be available on portions of a
road that is under construction. 4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
XM NavTraffic® information is available in screen.
Push <MAP> to return to the current 1. Highlight [Info on Route] and push
limited markets. To subscribe or to check if
location map screen. <ENTER>. A list screen is displayed.
this service is available in the area:
call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or Available items
see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic . [Info on Route]:
Displays the list of traffic information
INFO: found on the recommended route from
If a contract is not completed for XM NavTraffic® the current vehicle location to the
traffic information service, a message appears, destination.
and it will not be possible to check the . [Nearby Traffic Info]:
information on the traffic information system. Displays the list of traffic information
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2. Highlight the event to check the de-

tailed information, and push <ENTER>.
1. Highlight [Nearby Traffic Info] and push 3. The map screen centered around the
<ENTER>. A list screen is displayed. selected event is displayed. On the left
3. The map screen centered around the screen, the detailed information about
selected event is displayed. On the left the event is displayed. The message
screen, the detailed information about can be scrolled using the INFINITI
the event is displayed. controller or the steering wheel.
The message can be scrolled using the 4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
INFINITI controller or the steering screen.
wheel. DISPLAY URGENT TRAFFIC INFOR-
4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous MATION
screen. 2. Highlight the event to check the de- When an urgent event is found around the
tailed information for and push current vehicle location, a message pops
NEARBY TRAFFIC INFO. <ENTER>. up automatically with a voice announce-
The list of available traffic information
ment.
around the current vehicle location is
displayed.
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TRAFFIC INFORMATION ON MAP

With subscription to XM NavTraffic® ser-
vice, traffic information is displayed on
both Plan View and Birdview TM map
screen.
See “Notes on Traffic Information” for
further information.
“Notes on XM NavTraffic® informa-
The message includes the icon, event type, tion” (page 10-14)
event information and the direct distance
from the current location to the event.
INFO:
. Urgent traffic information is displayed re-
gardless of whether the traffic information
system is on or off.
. When there are multiple urgent events, the
event with the shortest direct distance from
the current location is displayed.
. If the urgent event is on the recommended
route, and if a detour is found, the detour
route notification screen is displayed when
the vehicle approaches the detour point.
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Screen information : Information
: Road work
: Slippery road
: Weather
: Incident
*
4 Traffic indicator:
Displays the reception condition of traffic
information transmitted from the provider.
Green: Reception condition is good.
Gray: Reception condition is not good.
No mark: Subscription to XM NavTraffic®
service is not detected.
*
1 Road conditions *
3 Traffic information icon: Traffic information display and
Free Flow: (Green) If the route is not already set, all of the scale levels
Moderate traffic: (Yellow) traffic information icons on the map screen
Heavy traffic: (Red) are displayed in color. When the route is 2D map and Birdview Map
Section affected by serious traffic event: already set, the icons on the route are 5 miles 10 km
(Purple) displayed in color, and the icons outside
2 miles 4 km
*
2 Estimated travel time to destination calcu- the route are displayed in gray.
1 mile 2 km
lated with consideration of traffic informa- : Accident
tion on route. 1/2 mile 1 km
: Closed road 1/4 mile 500 m
1/8 mile 200 m
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1/16 mile 100 m 1. Push <SETTING>.

1/32 mile 50 m 2. Highlight [Navigation] and push
1/64 mile 25 m <ENTER>.
3. Highlight [Traffic Info Settings] and
Checking detailed information for push <ENTER>.
traffic information icons on map
3. The map screen centered around the

selected event is displayed. On the left
screen, the detailed information about
the event is displayed. You can scroll
the message by using the INFINITI
controller or the steering wheel.
4. Highlight the preferred setting and
1. Place the cross pointer over the traffic push <ENTER>. The indicator for the
information icon. The general descrip- selected setting illuminates.
tion of the icon is displayed. TRAFFIC INFORMATION SETTINGS Available setting items
2. Push <ENTER> or touch [Detail]. The This displays or changes the settings for . Use Traffic Info.:
screen for showing the detailed infor- the traffic information related functions. Enables all traffic information related
mation for the traffic information icon is functions.
displayed.
. Show Incidents on Map:
Displays the traffic incidents (e.g.,
accident) on the map screen.
. Show Traffic Flow on Map:
Displays the traffic flow with an arrow
on the map screen.
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. Blink Red Traffic Flow: (Standard Mode) VIEWING AVAILABLE WEATHER INFOR-
Blinks the red traffic flow lines that “Traffic Information” (Alternate Com- MATION
represent congestions. mand Mode)
XM NavWeatherTM information is a sub-
. Traffic Announcements:
scription service offered by XM® Satellite
Announces the traffic information event
Radio.
on the route.
This service provides real-time information
regarding current weather, temperature,
INFO:
warnings, road conditions and forecasts
. Even when “Show Traffic Flow on Map” and where available. The weather information
“Show Incidents on Map” are set to off, the is broadcast to the vehicle by the XM
list display of “Info on Route” and “Nearby satellites.
Traffic Info” will not be affected. The service enables you to view the
. Even when “Traffic Announcement” is set to following information on the navigation
off, the route guidance will not be affected. system:
Also, the announcement of emergency *Current weather information icon of the
information and weather information will destination on the screen of suggested
not be turned off. route
*Detailed weather information and fore-
Voice command casts of an area of interest
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering *Countrywide and local maps with the
wheel. current weather, temperature, warnings
and road condition information
mand. *List of warning/watches events detected
around the current location
To turn on or off the traffic information
system: *Pop-up messages on the navigation
screen with voice announcements when
“Information” “Traffic Information”
warnings and watches are detected around
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the current location DISPLAYING WEATHER INFORMA-

TION SCREEN
WARNING!
XM NavWeather TM information is not a
substitute for attentive driving. Weather
conditions change constantly and emergency
situations can arise without warning. Relying
only on XM NavWeatherTM information could
result in serious personal injury.
INFO:
XM NavWeatherTM information is available The reception condition of the XM Weather Basic Operation
in limited markets. To subscribe to or check information transmitted from the provider can
if this service is available in the area, call 1. Push <INFO>.
be confirmed using the “Weather” indicator on
1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or ac- the upper right side of the screen. 2. Highlight [Weather Info] and push
cess www.xmradio.com/navweather. Green: The reception condition is good. <ENTER>.
Gray: The reception condition is not good. 3. Highlight the preferred information and
INFO: No mark: A subscription to the XM Nav- push <ENTER>.
. If a contract is not completed for the XM WeatherTM service is not detected. 4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
NavWeatherTM information service, a mes- screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
sage appears and it will not be possible to current location map screen.
check the information on the traffic informa- Available items
tion system. . Current Weather and Forecasts:
. The weather information is available only for Displays current weather information
areas that provide weather information to and three-day forecasts.
XM NavWeatherTM.
. Warnings and Watches History:
Displays a list of warnings and watches
recently detected around the current
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location.
. Weather Map:
Displays the current weather map for
the preferred area.
. Temperature Map:
Displays the current temperature map
for the preferred area.
. Warnings Map: 1. Push <INFO>. 4. Highlight [Select Other City from Menu]
Displays the current watches/warnings 2. Highlight [Weather Info] and push and push <ENTER>.
map for the preferred area. <ENTER>.
. Road Condition Map:
Displays the current road condition
map for the preferred area.
Selecting city
When displaying various weather informa-
tion screens by pushing <INFO>, the range
can be specified for the weather informa- 5. Highlight the preferred state from the
tion from among the current location list and push <ENTER>.
(local), destination, countrywide (nation) 3. Highlight the preferred information and
or a specified city. push <ENTER>.
The city can be specified by selecting one

from the list that is displayed.
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6. Highlight the preferred city from the list 1. Highlight [Current Weather and Fore- 3. A weather information screen is dis-
and push <ENTER>. casts] and push <ENTER>. played. Highlight [Forecast] and push
<ENTER>.
INFO:
[Select Other City from Menu] is not available
while driving.
Current weather and forecasts
The current weather information and a
three-day forecast can be displayed for
the current location, the destination or the 2. Highlight the preferred area and push
preferred city. <ENTER>. 4. The forecast screen is displayed. A
three-day forecast can be confirmed
INFO: for the preferred area.
. [Weather Info on Destination] is not 5. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
available unless a destination is set for screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
the route guidance. current location map screen.
. When a destination is not set, nearby
weather information is displayed.
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Voice command Weather Map

1. Push <TALK > located on the steering The current weather map can be confirmed
wheel. for the current location, the destination,
2. After the tone sounds, speak a com- the entire country or the preferred city.
mand.
To display the list for weather informa-
tion:
“Weather Information” (Alternate Com- 2. Highlight the event to check the de-
mand Mode) tailed information and push <ENTER>.
Warnings and watches history
A list can be displayed for the warning/
watch events detected around the current 1. Highlight [Weather Map] and push
location. The detailed information of each <ENTER>
event can also be displayed.
3. A screen with detailed information of

the event is displayed.
screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
2. Highlight the preferred map area push
1. Highlight [Warnings and Watches His- <ENTER>
tory] and push <ENTER>. A list warning/
watch events around the current loca-
tion is displayed.
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INFO: INFO:
[Destination Map] is not available unless a Touch [Legend] to display the map legend.
destination is set for the route guidance.
Voice command
1. Push <TALK> located on the steering
wheel.
mand. 2. Highlight the preferred map area and
To display the list for weather map: push <ENTER>.
“Weather Map” (Alternate Command
Mode) INFO:
3. A weather map is displayed. The weath-
er and precipitation level are shown by Temperature Map . [Destination Map] is not available unless
colors. a destination is set for the route
The current temperature map can be
4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous guidance.
confirmed for the current location, the
screen. Push <MAP> to return to the destination, the entire country or the . When a destination is not set, a nearby
current location map screen. preferred city. weather map is displayed.
1. Highlight [Temperature Map] and push

<ENTER>.
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3. A temperature map is displayed. The

temperature information is shown by
numbers and colors.
1. Highlight [Warnings Map] and push 3. A warning/watch map is displayed.

<ENTER>. Warning and watch information is
shown by colors.
INFO:
Touch [Legend] to display the map legend.
Warnings Map 2. Highlight the preferred map area and
The current warning/watch information can push <ENTER>.
be confirmed for the current location, the
destination, the entire country or the INFO:
preferred city.
[Destination Map] is not available unless a
INFO:
destination is set for the route guidance.
Touch [Legend] to display the map legend.
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Road Condition Map INFO: INFO:

The current road condition can be con- [Destination Map] is not available unless a Touch [Legend] to display the map legend.
firmed for the current location, the destina- destination is set for the route guidance.
tion, the entire country or the preferred
DESTINATION WEATHER ON SUG-
city.
GESTED ROUTE SCREEN
3. A road condition map is displayed. The

road conditions are shown by colors.
On the screen of the suggested route after
1. Highlight [Road Condition Map] and 4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous setting a destination, the current weather
push <ENTER>. screen. Push <MAP> to return to the information around the destination is
current location map screen. displayed via icons.
Weather information icons
Clear
/
Mostly Clear
Partly Cloudy
/
Mostly Cloudy
/
2. Highlight the preferred map area and
push <ENTER>. Cloudy
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Haze
Fog
Rain, Light Rain
Hail
Heavy Rain
Freezing Rain/Ice The message includes the weather icon 1. Push <SETTING>.
and text describing the event. 2. Highlight [Navigation] and push
Snow <ENTER>.
Heavy Snow INFO:
3. Highlight [Weather Info Setting] and
Dust/Sand . The pop-up messages and announcements push <ENTER>.
Smoke/Ash can be set to on or off. 4. Highlight the preferred setting and
Thunderstorm “Weather information settings” push <ENTER>. The indicator for the
(page 7-17) setting illuminates.
Tornado/Funnel . If multiple warning/watch events are de- Available setting items
Cloud tected, they will be displayed in order . Display an Alert for Weather Warnings:
starting with the one having the shortest
AUTOMATICALLY DISPLAY WARN- Displays a message screen automati-
linear distance from the vehicle.
INGS/WATCHES cally when the system detects urgent
warning information.
When an urgent warning/watch is detected Weather information settings
around the current vehicle location, a The settings can be confirmed and chan- . Display an Alert for Weather Watches:
message pops up automatically with a ged for the urgent weather information Displays a message screen automati-
voice announcement. related functions. cally when the system detects urgent
watch information.
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. Voice Announcements: Category Warnings/Watches MAP UPDATE

Provides urgent information announce- Other Red Flag, Tsunami, Avalanche, Spe-
ments for warnings and watches cial Marine, Earthquake, Law Enfor- The map database of the navigation
around the current location. cement, Hazardous Materials, system can be updated.
Nuclear Power Plant, Radiological 1. Push <INFO>.
Types of warnings/watches Hazard, Civil Danger, Fire, Shelter in
Category Warnings/Watches Place, Volcano, Other Watches,
Other Warnings
Tornado Tornado Watch, Tornado
Hurricane Inland Hurricane Wind, Hurricane INFO:
Force Wind, Hurricane, Typhoon
. The “Other Watches” category in the
Storm Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Severe
Thunderstorm, Storm, Tropical “Other” category includes Inland Hurricane
Storm, Inland Tropical Storm, Dust Watch, Hurricane Watch, Typhoon Watch,
Storm Tropical Storm Watch, Inland Tropical Storm
Watch and Fire Weather Watch. 2. Highlight [Map Update] and push
Flood Flood Watch, Flash Flood, Coastal <ENTER>.
Flood, Lakeshore Flood, High Surf, . The “Other Warnings” category in the
3. To update the map data, insert the first
Flood “Other” category includes Dense Fog Warn-
of the map update DVDs.
Winter Winter Watch, Heavy Snow, Heavy ing, Freezing Fog Warning, Extreme Cold
Sleet, Lake Effect Snow, Freeze, Warning, Frost Warning, Hydrologic Warn-
Heavy Freezing Spray, Blizzard, Ice ing, Ashfall Warning, Air Stagnation Warn-
Storm, Winter Storm ing, Low Water Warning, Ice Accretion
Wind Wind Watch, High Wind, Wind Chill, Warning, Dense Smoke Warning, Dense
Gale Smoke Advisory, Freezing Fog Advisory,
Dense Fog Advisory, Ashfall Advisory and
Extremes Excessive Heat
Air Stagnation Advisory.
4. Highlight [DVD Update] and push

<ENTER>.
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INFO: . Do not put on any sticker or write anything VIEWING NAVIGATION SYSTEM UNIT
on either surface. IDENTIFICATION
. Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the
location of the DVD slot. . If you need to clean it, do so with a soft
cloth by wiping from the centre outward. The navigation system unit identification
. Do not eject the DVD while updating the number and the current map version can
map data. Doing so will result in an . Do not use a DVD Laser Lens Cleaners as be located.
incomplete update. they may cause the DVD player to malfunc-
tion.
. Multiple DVDs are required to fully update
the system. In addition, a Digital Rights
Management (DRM) activation code is re-
quired to complete the installation. To
purchase a map update and DRM code,
please visit www.infinitinavigation.com. You
will need your Unit ID in order to purchase a
map update.
BASIC OPERATION
“Viewing navigation system unit iden- 1. Push <INFO>.
tification” (page 7-19) 2. Highlight [Map Update] and push
<ENTER>.
NOTE:
3. The unit Identification (Unit ID) number
In handling the DVD-ROM, be careful on the is displayed.
following points. 4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
. Do not try to bend the DVD-ROM. Do not use screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
any disk that is bent or cracked. current location map screen.
. Do not use any benzine, thinner, or
antistatic spray on them. “Map update” (page 7-18)
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VIEWING NAVIGATION SYSTEM VERSION VIEWING GPS CURRENT LOCATION IN- 3-dimension Calculating the latitude, longitude
INFORMATION FORMATION and altitude by four or more
satellites.
This displays the map version information. This displays GPS information, such as the 2-dimension Calculating the latitude, longitude
positioning status, latitude/longitude, alti- and altitude by three or more
tude and satellite locations. satellites.
Out of range Cannot calculate because no GPS
satellites can be located.
*
2 Latitude:
Displays the latitude.

*
3 Longitude:
BASIC OPERATION Displays the longitude.

1. Push <INFO>. * Approx Altitude:
4
2. Highlight [Navigation Version] and push

BASIC OPERATION Displays the approximate altitude.
<ENTER>. 1. Push <INFO> *
5 Positioning status:
3. Push <BACK> to return to the previous 2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
screen. Push <MAP> to return to the 3. Highlight [GPS Position] and push Satellites are available.
(green)
current location map screen. <ENTER>.
Satellites are being searched for.
4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous (gray)
Contents of GPS information
*
1 GPS Reception:
Displays the GPS positioning method.
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8 Other settings
Settings screen.................................................... 8-2 Delete stored items ..................................... 8-10
Basic operation ............................................... 8-2 Reset all navigation settings to default ........ 8-10
Display settings................................................... 8-3 Volume adjustment ........................................... 8-11
Basic operation ............................................... 8-3 Basic operation............................................ 8-11
Display adjustment.......................................... 8-3 Clock settings ................................................... 8-12
Setting color theme......................................... 8-5 Basic operation............................................ 8-12
Navigation setting................................................ 8-5 Language and unit settings............................... 8-13
Basic operation ............................................... 8-5 Language settings........................................ 8-13
Speed limit indication on map......................... 8-6 Unit settings ................................................ 8-14
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8. Other settings
SETTINGS SCREEN . [Bluetooth]: modes” (page 9-15)

Set Bluetooth® Audio and Phone. — [Camera] (if so equipped):
The navigation system can be customized Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
to make it easier for you to use.
. [Volume & Beeps]: — [Sonar] (if so equipped):
“Volume adjustment” (page 8-11) Adjust the parking sonar detection
. [Rear Display] (if so equipped): sensitivity, etc.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
. [ECO DRIVE] (if so equipped): — [Image Viewer]:

Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
. [Driver Assistance] (if so equipped):

INFO:
BASIC OPERATION The displayed items vary depending on the
. [Display]:
1. Push <SETTING>. equipped options.
“Display settings” (page 8-3)
. [Clock]:
push <ENTER>.
“Clock settings” (page 8-12)
. [Others]:
. [Navigation]:
— [Comfort]:
Adjust various settings of the naviga- This item is displayed when the ignition
tion system. switch is in the ON position.
“Navigation setting” (page 8-5) Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
. [Audio]: — [Language & Units]:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. “Language and unit settings”
. [Phone]: (page 8-13)
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual. — [Voice Recognition]:
“System feedback announcement
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DISPLAY SETTINGS Available setting items 4. After setting, push <ENTER> or <BACK>
. [Display Adjustment] to apply the setting.
This menu turns on and off the display, Turn on and off the display and adjust the 5. Highlight <BACK> to return to the
adjusts the image quality of the navigation image quality of the navigation screen. previous screen. Push <MAP> to return
screen and changes the color of the menu to the current location map screen.
. [Color Theme]
screen.
Set the color of the menu screen. Available setting items
BASIC OPERATION . [Display]:
DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT Turn on or off the screen.
This menu turns on and off the display and “Display” (page 8-4)
adjusts the image quality of the navigation
screen. . [Brightness]:
Adjust the screen brightness.
Basic operation “Brightness” (page 8-4)
. [Contrast]:
Adjust the screen contrast.
1. Push <SETTING>. “Contrast” (page 8-4)
2. Highlight [Display] and push <ENTER>. . [Background Color]:
3. Highlight the preferred adjustment item Set the background color.
and push <ENTER>. “Background color” (page 8-4)
INFO: 1. Highlight [Display Adjustment] and

If a rear display is equipped, it is possible to push <ENTER>.
select [Display] after pushing <SETTING>, high- 2. Highlight the preferred adjustment item
lighting [Others] and then pushing <ENTER>. and push <ENTER>.
3. Use the INFINITI controller to adjust to
the preferred setting.
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8. Other settings
Display Brightness Background color
To turn off the display, push <ENTER>. Adjust the display brightness by rotating Select to toggle between the day screen
The display can also be turned off by the center dial in the [+] or [−] direction on and night screen.
pushing and holding <DAY/NIGHT OFF> for the INFINITI controller.
more than 2 seconds.
Contrast
Day screen
When any button is pushed with the

Adjust the display contrast by rotating the
display off, the display turns on. The
center dial in the [+] or [−] direction on the
display will automatically turn off when
INFINITI controller.
there is no switch operation for 5 seconds.
To turn on the display, push <DAY/NIGHT
OFF>.
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8. Other settings
NAVIGATION SETTING
The navigation system can be customized
to your preferences.
BASIC OPERATION
Night screen
2. Highlight the preferred menu color and
push <ENTER>.
INFO:
The background color setting can also be
changed using the <DAY/NIGHT OFF>.
SETTING COLOR THEME 1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>.
push <ENTER>.
. [Address Book]:
Store locations and routes, and edit the
1. Highlight [Color Theme] and push stored items.
<ENTER>. “Storing location” (page 6-2)
. [Map View]:
Set the display method and the direc-
tion of the map.
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8. Other settings
“Changing map view” (page 3-11) “Speed limit indication on map” SPEED LIMIT INDICATION ON MAP
(page 8-6)
. [Map Icons]: Turn the [Speed Limit Info] display on or
Set the map icons to display on the . [Others]: off. The indicator light illuminates when the
map. Display other setting items. speed limit display function is set to on.
“Displaying map icons” “Other navigation settings”
(page 3-18) (page 8-7)
. [Guidance Settings]: . [Delete Stored Information]:
Set the various functions for the route Delete stored locations and the home
guidance. setting in the Address Book.
“Guidance settings” (page 5-21) “Delete stored items” (page 8-10)
. [Route Settings]: . [Delete All Previous Destinations]:
Change the routing preferences. Delete all previous destinations. 1. Highlight [Speed Limit Info] and push
“Detailed route settings” “Delete stored items” (page 8-10) <ENTER>.
(page 5-25)
. [Delete Previous Starting Point]:
. [Traffic Info Settings]: Delete all previous starting points.
Set the various functions of the XM “Delete stored items” (page 8-10)
NavTraffic® information system.
. [Reset All Navigation Settings to De-
“Traffic information settings”
fault]:
(page 7-8)
Reset all of the settings to default.
. [Weather Info Setting]: “Reset all navigation settings to
Set the functions of the XM Nav- default” (page 8-10)
WeatherTM information system. 2. Highlight [Speed Limit Indication on
“Weather information settings” Map] to toggle the function between on
(page 7-17) and off. The indicator light illuminates
. [Speed Limit Info]: when the speed limit display function is
set to on.
Display speed limit information.
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8. Other settings
OTHER NAVIGATION SETTINGS with normal scale adjustment. “Adjusting current vehicle loca-
tion” (page 8-9)
. [Map Scrolling Information]:
Sets the system so that when the map Displaying audio information on
scrolls the information about the loca- map screen
tion aligned at the center of the cross
The operating status of audio functions can
pointer is displayed.
be displayed on the map screen.
“Map scrolling information”
(page 3-19)
. [Customize Nearby Places]:
Basic Operation Set the category of frequently visited
1. Push <SETTING>. landmarks.
“Customizing Nearby Places”
2. Highlight [Navigation] and push (page 8-8)
<ENTER>.
. [Keyboard Type]:
3. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
Switches the keyboard layout for the 1. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
4. Highlight the preferred setting item and character input screen.
push <ENTER>. 2. Highlight [Audio Display on Map] and
“Settings keyboard layout of char-
push <ENTER>. The indicator illuminates
Available setting items acter input screen” (page 8-8)
when the item is set.
. [Audio Display on Map]: . [North Up when Zoom Out]: 3. Push <MAP> to return to the current
Allows the audio information to be When this setting is ON, the orientation location map screen.
displayed at all times. of the map is automatically changed to
“Displaying audio information on North Up when the widest map scale is
map screen” (page 8-7) selected. The orientation is changed to
. [Small Step Zoom by Dial]: North Up even when Heading Up is set.
Sets the free zoom function on or off. . [Adjust Current Location]:
When this setting is on, it is possible to Corrects the position of the current
adjust the scale in smaller steps than location.
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8. Other settings

2. Highlight [Customize Nearby Places]
and push <ENTER>.
4. On the bottom of the map screen, the 5. Highlight a sub category and push
operating status of an audio/visual <ENTER>. The category setting is mod-
function is displayed at all times. ified.
3. Highlight the preferred item and push 6. Push <MAP> to return to the current
Customizing Nearby Places
<ENTER>. The main category list is location map screen.
The categories can be customized for
displayed.
searching places of interest nearby. Settings keyboard layout of char-
The modified list of places of interest can acter input screen
be used for searching for a location using Depending on the user’s preference for the
[Places]. keyboard layout of character input screen,
“Searching for destinations” the ABC layout or QWERTY layout can be
(page 2-21) selected.
Example: Switching to the QWERTY layout
4. Highlight a main category and push

<ENTER>. The sub category list is dis-
played. Highlight [Category Search] and
push <ENTER>. The preferred category
can also be input directly.
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8. Other settings
. When correcting the position of the vehicle

icon, the map is automatically displayed in
the North Up mode. After finishing the
correction, the map restores the current
orientation setting.
. The position and direction of the vehicle
icon may be misaligned depending on the
external conditions and environment.
ABC layout
1. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>. . If the vehicle icon is misaligned, drive for a
2. Highlight [Keyboard Type] and push while in a location where the GPS signals
<ENTER>. can be received. This may correct the
position of the vehicle icon.
“Vehicle icon” (page 11-4)
QWERTY layout
Adjusting current vehicle location
If the vehicle icon indicating the current
3. Highlight [QWERTY] and push <ENTER>. vehicle location is not in the correct
The indicator illuminates when the item position, the location of the vehicle icon
is set. on the map screen can be adjusted. 1. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
4. Push <MAP> to return to the current 2. Highlight [Adjust Current Location] and
location map screen. INFO:
push <ENTER>. The current location map
. Regardless of the map view setting, the map screen is displayed.
is displayed in Plan View when adjusting
the position of the vehicle icon.
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8. Other settings
Available items
. [Deletes Stored Information]:
Delete the stored location and home.
. [Delete All Previous Destinations]:
Delete all previous destinations.
. [Delete Previous Start Point]:
Delete all previous start point.
3. Adjust the position of the vehicle icon. 5. A message is displayed, and the
After adjusting the position of the adjusted vehicle location is stored.
RESET ALL NAVIGATION SETTINGS
vehicle icon, push <ENTER>.
TO DEFAULT
DELETE STORED ITEMS This restores various settings (display,
Delete stored item from setting screen. volume level, etc.) to the default settings.
Basic Operation INFO:

The memory contents, such as the stored
locations, will not be deleted.
4. Adjust the direction of the vehicle icon.

After adjusting the direction of the
vehicle icon, push <ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
2. Highlight the preferred item that you
want to delete and push <ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
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8. Other settings
2. Highlight [Reset All Navigation Settings VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 6. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
to Default] and push <ENTER>. screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
This turns on and off, as well as adjusts, current location map screen.
the phone function (ringer, incoming and Available setting items
outgoing volume), the voice guide function
. [Audio Volume]:
and the beep function.
Adjust the volume level of the audio
BASIC OPERATION system using the INFINITI controller in
the direction of [+] or [−].
. [Guidance Volume]:
Adjust the volume level of voice gui-
dance using the INFINITI controller in
the direction of [+] or [−].
. [Ringtone]:
Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
using the INFINITI controller in the
1. Push <SETTING>. direction of [+] or [−].
2. Highlight [Volume & Beeps] and push
. [Incoming Call]:
<ENTER>.
Adjust the incoming call volume using
3. Highlight the preferred adjustment item the INFINITI controller in the direction of
and push <ENTER>. [+] or [−].
4. Use the INFINITI controller to adjust the
. [Outgoing Call]:
volume. Push <ENTER> to set to on or
off. Adjust the outgoing call volume using
the INFINITI controller in the direction of
5. After setting, push <ENTER> or <BACK> [+] or [−].
to apply the setting.
. [Switch Beeps]:
Select to toggle the beep function
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8. Other settings
between on and off. The indicator light CLOCK SETTINGS Available setting items
illuminates when the beep function is . [On-screen Clock]:
set to on. The beep sounds when This changes the clock settings. Select to toggle the clock display
pushing and holding a button or when
BASIC OPERATION located in the top right corner of the
a prohibited operation is performed.
display between on and off. The in-
. [Guidance Voice]: dicator light illuminates when the clock
Select to toggle the voice guidance display is set to on.
function between on and off. The . [Clock Format (24h)]:
indicator light illuminates when the
Select the clock format between 12-
voice guidance function is set to on.
hour and 24-hour times. The indicator
light illuminates when the clock is set
INFO: to the 24-hour format.
For more details about [Ringtone], [Incoming 1. Push <SETTING>. . [Offset (hour)]:
Call] and [Outgoing Call], refer to the vehicle Use the INFINITI controller or the center
2. Highlight [Clock] and push <ENTER>.
Owner’s Manual. dial to adjust the offset value (between
3. Highlight the preferred adjustment item
−12 and +12).
and push <ENTER>.
4. Use the INFINITI controller to adjust to . [Offset (min)]:
the preferred setting. Push <ENTER> to Use the INFINITI controller or the center
set on or off. dial to adjust the offset value (between
−59 and +59).
5. After setting, push <ENTER> or <BACK>
to apply the setting. . [Daylight Savings Time]:
6. Push <BACK> to return to the previous Select to toggle the daylight savings
screen. Push <MAP> to return to the time setting between on and off. The
current location map screen. indicator light illuminates when the
daylight savings time setting is set to
on.
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8. Other settings
. [Time Zone]: LANGUAGE AND UNIT SETTINGS 4. Highlight [Select Language] and push
Select an appropriate time zone from <ENTER>.
the list that appears when this item is This changes the language and measure-
highlighted. ment unit used in the system.
— Pacific LANGUAGE SETTINGS
— Mountain
— Central
— Eastern
— Atlantic
— Newfoundland
push <ENTER>. The indicator light of the
— Hawaii selected item illuminates.
— Alaska 1. Push <SETTING>. Available languages
2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>. . [English]
3. Highlight [Language & Units] and push . [Français]
<ENTER>. . [Español]
NOTE:
Do not change the ignition switch position
while changing the language. Doing so may
cause a system malfunction.
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8. Other settings
UNIT SETTINGS
5. Highlight the preferred unit and push

1. Push <SETTING>. <ENTER>. The indicator of the selected
unit illuminates.
Available units
3. Highlight [Language & Units] and push
<ENTER>. . US:
mile, MPH, 8F, MPG
. Metric:
km, km/h, 8C, L/100 km
INFO:
4. Highlight [Select Units] and push
<ENTER>. . [Select Units] and/or [Select Units (Tire
Pressure)] may be displayed depending on
the vehicle model and equipment. Refer to
the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
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9 Voice recognition
INFINITI Voice Recognition.................................... 9-2 Confirming how to use voice commands ...... 9-11
Standard mode.................................................... 9-2 Using voice recognition system.................... 9-13
Confirming how to use voice commands.......... 9-2 Before starting............................................. 9-13
Using voice recognition system ....................... 9-4 Giving voice commands ............................... 9-14
Before starting ................................................ 9-4 System feedback announcement modes....... 9-15
Giving voice commands................................... 9-4 Setting alternate command mode ................ 9-15
Voice command examples ............................... 9-5 Speaker adaptation ..................................... 9-15
Alternate command mode .................................... 9-9 Voice command examples............................ 9-18
Displaying how to operate voice Command lists (Standard mode) ....................... 9-21
recognition system .......................................... 9-9 Command Lists (Alternate command mode)....... 9-24

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9. Voice recognition
INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION recognition performance. STANDARD MODE

“Alternate command mode”
INFINITI Voice Recognition allows hands- (page 9-9) CONFIRMING HOW TO USE VOICE
free operation of the navigation system COMMANDS
and other systems equipped on this INFO:
When operating the voice recognition
vehicle, in one of two modes, Standard
Mode or Alternate Command Mode. Stan- . To improve recognition success when Alter- system for the first time or if help is
nate Command Mode is active, try using the preferred to use the system, the User
dard Mode allows the operation of Naviga-
Speaker Adaptation function available in Guide can be displayed.
tion, Phone, Audio, Information and Help.
that mode. It is possible to confirm how to use voice
The commands that are available are “Speaker adaptation” (page 9-15) commands by accessing a simplified User
always shown on the display and an-
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate Guide, which contains basic instructions
nounced by the system. To perform opera-
Command Mode be turned OFF and Stan- and tutorials for several voice commands.
tions, simply follow the prompts given by
dard Mode be used for the best recognition
the system. In Standard Mode, hands-free
performance.
operation of Change map view, Route
selection and Bluetooth Audio, etc. is not . For the voice commands for the audio,
available through Voice Recognition. phone and other systems, refer to the
Alternate Command Mode allows advanced vehicle Owner’s Manual. The following sec-
operations. When this mode is active, an tions refer only to the navigation, phone and
expanded list of commands can be spoken information systems.
after pushing <TALK >, and the voice . If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
command menu prompts are turned off. speed is automatically lowered so that
Note that in this mode the recognition commands can be recognized more easily.
Basic operation
success rate may be affected because the 1. Push <INFO>.
. The voice recognition system cannot be
number of available commands and ways 2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
operated when the retractable hard top is
of speaking each command are increased. 3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push
not closed (for G37 Convertible only).
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alter- <ENTER>.
nate Command Mode be turned OFF and
Standard Mode be used for the best
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4. Highlight [User Guide] and push INFO:

<ENTER>.
The Command List feature is only available
5. Highlight the preferred item and push when Alternate Command Mode is active.
<ENTER>.
Available items Getting Started
. [Getting Started]: Before using the voice recognition system
for the first time, it is possible to confirm
Describes the basics of how to operate
how to use commands by viewing the
the voice recognition system.
Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Highlight [Let’s Practice] and push
. [Let’s Practice]: <ENTER>.
Mode for practice following the system 2. Practice voice commands in accordance
voice. with the audio guidance.
. [Using the Address Book]:
Tutorial for entering a destination by
Tutorials on operation of voice
the Address Book. recognition system
. [Finding a Street Address]: When highlighting [Using the Address
Book], [Finding a Street Address] or [Pla-
1. Highlight [Getting Started] and push cing Calls] and pushing <ENTER>, the
street address.
<ENTER>. system displays tutorials on how to per-
. [Placing Calls]: form these operations using voice recogni-
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen
Tutorial for making a phone call by usingINFINITI controller.
voice command operation. Refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual for details. Practicing voice commands
. [Help on Speaking]: Practice for using the voice recognition
Displays useful tips regarding speaking function can be performed by repeating a
for correct command recognition by the phone number after the system announces
system. it.
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tion. USING VOICE RECOGNITION SYS- . If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”,
TEM the fan speed is automatically lowered
so that voice commands can be recog-
Initialization nized more easily.
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, Voice Recognition is initia-
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
lized, which may take up to one minute. 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
When completed, the system is ready to wheel.
accept voice commands. If <TALK > is
pushed before the initialization completes,
Useful tips for correct operation the display will show the message: “Sys-
tem not ready”.
It is possible to display useful speaking
information that may help the system to BEFORE STARTING
accept a voice command correctly. To get the best recognition performance
from Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing items.
2. A list of commands appears on the
. The interior of the vehicle should be as
screen, and the system provides the
quiet as possible. Close the windows to
voice menu prompt “Would you like to
eliminate the surrounding noises (traf-
access Phone, Navigation, Information,
fic noise and vibration sounds, etc.),
Audio or Help?”.
which may prevent the system from
correctly recognizing the voice com- 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on
mands. the screen changes from [ ] to [ ],
1. Highlight [Help on Speaking] and push
speak a command.
<ENTER>. . Wait until the tone sounds before
speaking a command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu
prompts and speak after the tone
using the INFINITI controller. . Speak in a natural conversational voice sounds until the preferred operation is
without pausing between words. completed.
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Operating tips How to speak numbers INFO:

. Speak a command after the tone. INFINITI Voice Recognition requires a cer- For best recognition, speak “zero” for the
. Commands that are available are al-
tain way to speak numbers when giving number “0” and “oh” for the letter “o”.
voice commands. Refer to the following
ways shown on the display and spoken
examples.
through voice menu prompts. Com- To use the voice recognition function,
mands other than those that are dis- General rule:
played are not accepted. Follow the Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. sufficient, but at other times it is necessary
prompts given by the system. (For example, if speaking 500, “five zero to speak two or more commands. As
. If the command is not accepted, the zero” can be used, but “five hundred” examples, some additional basic opera-
system announces, “Please say again”. cannot.) tions that can be performed by voice
Repeat the command in a clear voice. Examples: commands are described here.
. Push <BACK> once to return to the 1-800-662-6200 Example 1: Placing call to phone
previous screen. “One eight zero zero six six two six two number 800-662-6200
. To cancel the command, push and hold zero zero”
<TALK >. The message, “Voice can- Improving Recognition of Phone numbers: wheel.
celed” will be announced. Recognition of phone numbers can be
. Push <TALK > to stop the voice improved by speaking the phone number
prompt and give the command at once. in 3 groups of numbers. For example, to
Remember to wait for the tone before call 800-662-6200, speak “Eight Zero
speaking. Zero” first, and the system will then ask
to speak the next three digits. Then, speak
. To adjust the volume of the system
“Six Six Two”. After recognition, the
feedback, push the volume control
system will then ask to speak the last 4
buttons <+> or <−> on the steering wheel
digits. Speak, “Six Two Zero Zero”. Using
or use the audio system volume control 2. The system announces, “Would you like
this method of phone digit entry can
knob while the system is making an to access Phone, Navigation, Informa-
improve recognition performance.
announcement. tion, Audio or Help?”.
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3. Speak “Phone”. 6. The system announces, “Please say

next three digits or dial, or say change
number”. Speak “662”.
9. The system makes a call to 800-662-

4. Speak “Dial Number”. 6200.
7. The system announces, “Please say INFO:

last four digits or say change number”.
. Speaking “800-662-6200” (10 continuous
Speak “6200”.
digits) or “662-6200” (7 continuous digits)
is acceptable, if the area code is not
necessary. However the 3-3-4 digit grouping
is recommended for improved recognition.
“How to speak numbers” (page 9-14)
5. Speak “800”. . The INFINITI voice recognition system is not
limited to recognizing phone numbers of
only 7 or 10 digits. To dial a number in a
format other than the 3-3-4 digit grouping,
8. The system announces, “Dial or Change use the “International Call” command.
Number?”. Speak “Dial”.
. If “Change Number” is spoken during phone
number entry, the system will automatically
request that the number be repeated using
the 3-3-4 format. In this case please speak
the area code first and then follow the
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prompts. 6. Speak “Dial”.

. Do not add a “1” in front of the area code
when speaking phone numbers.
. If the system does not recognize a voice
command, please try repeating the com-
mand using a natural voice. Speaking too
slowly or too loudly may further decrease
recognition performance.
4. Speak “International Call”.
Example 2: Placing international 7. The system makes a call to 011-81-
call to phone number 011-81-111- 111-222-333.
222-333
INFO:
wheel. Any digit input format is available in the
International Number input process.
Example 3: Setting destination by
5. Speak “01181111222333”. street address
wheel.
2. The system announces, “Would you like

3. Speak “Phone”.
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7. Voice feedback will be provided when

the command is accepted, and the list
of city names is displayed.
“Four”.
2. The system announces, “Would you like 5. Speak the name of the state, “Califor-
to access Phone, Navigation, Informa- nia”.
3. Speak “Navigation”.
9. Speak the name of the street, “South

Figueroa street”.
INFO:
6. Speak the name of the city, “Gardena”. . Only the official street names stored in
the map database can be recognized by
4. Speak “Address”. the system. To improve accuracy, speak
the street name precisely and include
INFO: Boulevard, Way, North, South, etc., if
known. If unsure of the full name,
Push <ENTER> or touch [Help] to display the speaking only part of the street name
user guide screen. such as “Figueroa” is acceptable, but
recognition accuracy may be reduced.
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. To correct the entered city, street or 12. Speak the house number. ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE
house number, speak “Change City”, “How to speak numbers”
“Change Street” or “Change House (page 9-14) The following section is applicable when
Number”. Alternate Command Mode is active.
INFO: “Setting alternate command mode”
(page 9-15)
If the house number is unknown, speak “No
house number”. When Alternate Command Mode is active,
an expanded list of commands can be used
after pushing <TALK >. In this mode,
available commands are not fully shown on
the display or prompted. Review the
expanded command list, available when
this mode is active. See examples of
10. Voice feedback will be provided when Alternate Command Mode screens. Other-
the command is accepted, and the list wise, it is recommended that Alternate
of street names appears. Command Mode be turned OFF and Stan-
11. After the tone sounds and the icon on 13. To confirm the destination location on dard Mode be used for the best recognition
the screen changes again, speak the map, speak “Show Map”. To performance.
“One”. calculate a route, speak “Calculate “Confirming voice commands”
Route”. (page 9-10)
DISPLAYING HOW TO OPERATE
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM
When operating the voice recognition
system for the first time or if help is
preferred to use the system, the Command
List (available only in Alternate Command
Mode) or the User Guide are available.
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Basic operation INFO:

The Command List feature is only available
when Alternate Command Mode is active.
Confirming voice commands
When controlling the system by voice
commands for the first time or if an
appropriate voice command is unknown,
confirm using the voice command lists. 4. Highlight [Command List] and push
The following information describes how to <ENTER>.
1. Push <INFO>.
display the navigation command list and
the help list. For information about the
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push operations of other functions, refer to the
<ENTER>. vehicle Owner’s Manual.
4. Highlight the preferred item and push Example: Displaying the navigation com-
<ENTER>. mand list
Available items 1. Push <INFO>.
. [Command List]: 2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>.
A list of voice commands that the 5. Highlight the preferred item and push
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push
system can accept is displayed. <ENTER>.
<ENTER>.
. [User Guide]:
“Command Lists (Alternate com-
A simplified operation manual of the
mand mode)” (page 9-24)
voice recognition system can be dis-
played and how to use the voice Available items
commands can be confirmed. . Phone Commands
. Navigation Commands
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. Information Commands . [Using the Address Book]:

. Audio Commands Tutorial for setting a destination by the
Address Book.
. Help Commands
. [Finding a Street Address]:
street address.
. [Placing Calls]:
Tutorial for marking a phone call by
Basic operation voice command operation.
1. Push <INFO>. . [Help on Speaking]:
2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>. Displays the useful tips of speaking for
6. To confirm the list, scroll the screen 3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push correct command recognition by the
using the INFINITI controller. <ENTER>. system.
7. Push <BACK> to return to the previous 4. Highlight [User Guide] and push . [Voice Recognition Settings]:
screen. <ENTER>. Describes the available voice recogni-
CONFIRMING HOW TO USE VOICE 5. Highlight the preferred item and push tion settings.
COMMANDS <ENTER>. . [Adapting the System to Your Voice]:
It is possible to confirm how to use voice Available items Tutorial adapting the system to the
commands by accessing a simplified User . [Getting Started]: user’s voice.
Guide, which contains basic instructions Describes the basics of how to operate
and tutorials for several voice commands. Getting Started
the voice recognition system.
Before using the voice recognition system
. [Let’s Practice]: for the first time, it is possible to confirm
Mode for practice following the system how to use commands by viewing the
voice. Getting Started section of the User Guide.
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2. Practice voice commands in accordance

with the audio guidance.
Tutorials on operation of voice

recognition system
When highlighting [Using the Address
Book], [Finding a Street Address] or [Pla-
cing Calls] and pushing <ENTER>, the
1. Highlight [Getting Started] and push system displays tutorials on how to per- 2. The voice guide demonstrates how to
<ENTER>. form these operations using voice recogni- speak when giving commands.
tion.
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen 3. When the tutorial is completed, the
using the INFINITI controller. Example: With [Using the Address Book] system automatically switches to the
highlighted and <ENTER> pushed. Menu screen.
Practicing voice commands
Practice for using the voice recognition Useful tips for correct operation
function can be performed by repeating a It is possible to display useful speaking
phrase after the system announces it. tips that may help the system to accept a
voice command correctly.
1. Highlight [Using the Address Book] and

push <ENTER>. The tutorial starts.
1. Highlight [Let’s Practice] and push

<ENTER>.
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1. Highlight [Help on Speaking] and push USING VOICE RECOGNITION SYS-

<ENTER>. TEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
Voice recognition settings ON position, Voice Recognition is initia-
The settings for easy operation of the voice lized, which may take up to one minute.
recognition system are displayed. When completed, the system is ready to
accept voice commands. If <TALK > is
1. Highlight [Adapting the System to Your pushed before the initialization completes,
Voice] and push <ENTER>. The tutorial the display will show the message: “Sys-
starts. tem not ready”.
BEFORE STARTING
To get the best recognition performance
out of Voice Recognition, observe the
following:
1. Highlight [Voice Recognition Settings] . The interior of the vehicle should be as
and push <ENTER>. quiet as possible. Close the windows to
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen eliminate the surrounding noises (traf-
using the INFINITI controller. 2. The voice guide demonstrates the steps fic noise and vibration sounds, etc.),
that have to be performed. which may prevent the system from
Adapting Voice Recognition System correctly recognizing the voice com-
3. When the tutorial is completed, the mands.
to Your Voice system automatically switches to the
The voice recognition system is equipped Menu screen. . Wait until the tone sounds before
with a learning function to adapt to the speaking a command.
user’s voice for better recognition. It is . Speak in a natural conversational voice
possible to confirm how to operate the without pausing between words.
learning function through this tutorial.
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. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, Operating tips General rule:

the fan speed is automatically lowered Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used.
. If the command is not recognized, the
so that voice commands can be recog- For example, to speak 500, “five zero zero”
system announces, “Please say again”.
nized more easily. can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
. The voice recognition system cannot be Examples:
. Push <BACK> once to return to the
operated when the retractable hard top
previous screen. 1-800-662-6200
is not closed (for G37 Convertible only).
. To cancel the command, push and hold “One eight zero zero six six two six two
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS <TALK >. The message, “Voice can- zero zero”
1. Push <TALK > located on the steering celed” will be announced. Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:
wheel.
. Push <TALK > to stop the voice Recognition of phone numbers can be
prompt and give the command at once. improved by speaking the phone number
Remember to wait for the tone before in 3 groups of numbers. For example, to
speaking. call 800-662-6200, speak “Eight Zero
Zero” first, and the system will then ask
. To adjust the volume of the system
to speak the next three digits. Then, speak
feedback, push the volume control
“Six Six Two”. After recognition, the
buttons [+] or [−] on the steering wheel
system will then ask to speak the last 4
or use the audio system volume control
digits. Speak, “Six Two Zero Zero”. Using
knob while the system is making an
2. A list of commands appears on the this method of phone digit entry can
announcement.
screen, and the system announces, improve recognition performance.
“Please say a command”. How to speak numbers
INFINITI Voice Recognition requires a cer- INFO:
the screen changes from [ ] to [ ], tain way to speak numbers when giving For best recognition, speak “zero” for the
speak a command. voice commands. Refer to the following number “0” and “oh” for the letter “o”.
examples.
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SYSTEM FEEDBACK ANNOUNCE- SETTING ALTERNATE COMMAND 4. Highlight [Alternate Command Mode]
MENT MODES MODE and push <ENTER>. A confirmation
It is possible to select two modes, long or This mode enables the operation of the message is displayed. Highlight [Yes]
short, for the announcement by the sys- display and audio through Voice Recogni- and push <ENTER>. The indicator illumi-
tem. tion. When this mode is active, an ex- nates, and Alternate Command Mode
panded list of commands can be spoken switches to ON.
How to set after pushing <TALK >, and the voice 5. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
1. Push <SETTING>. command menu prompts are turned off. screen. Push <MAP> to return to the
2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>. Note that in this mode the recognition current location map screen.
success rate may be affected because the
number of available commands and ways
SPEAKER ADAPTATION
<ENTER>. The voice recognition system has a func-
of speaking each command are increased.
tion to learn the user’s voice for better
This mode can be turned on or off.
voice recognition performance.
How to set The system can memorize the voices of up
1. Push <SETTING>. to three persons.
2. Highlight [Others] and push <ENTER>. Having system learn user’s voice
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push 1. Push <SETTING>.
<ENTER>.
4. Highlight [Minimize Voice Feedback] 3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push
and push <ENTER>. The indicator illumi- <ENTER>.
nates, and the system announcement
mode switches to the short mode.
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4. Highlight [Speaker Adaptation] and 6. Highlight [Start Speaker Adaptation 8. Highlight the voice command to be
push <ENTER>. Learning] and push <ENTER>. learned by the system, and push
<ENTER>. The voice recognition system
starts.
5. Highlight the user whose voice is 7. Highlight the voice command category
memorized by the system, and push to be learned by the system, and push
<ENTER>. <ENTER>. The voice command category 9. The system announces, “Please say a
list is displayed. command”.
the screen changes from [ ] to [ ],
speak a command.
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<ENTER>.
11. When the system has recognized the 6. Highlight [Setting] and push <ENTER>.
voice command, the voice of the user is
learned. Push <BACK> once to return to
the previous screen.
4. Highlight [Speaker Adaptation] and
push <ENTER>.
INFO:
With [Continuous Learning] set to on, the
system does not go back to the command
list screen, allowing to continue voice
command learning by the system. 7. Highlight an item to edit, and push
12. If the system has learned the command <ENTER>.
correctly, “None” will change to Setting items
“Stored”.
. [Edit User Name]:
Editing registered items 5. Highlight a user to edit, and push Edit the user name.
<ENTER>.
It is possible to edit user names and select . [Delete Voice Data]:
learning function settings. Reset the user voice that the voice
1. Push <SETTING>. recognition system has learned.
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. [Continuous Learning]: 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on 2. The system announces, “Please say a
Have the system learn the voice the screen changes from [ ] to [ ], command”.
commands of the user in succession, speak “Plan View Map”. 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on
without selecting commands one by
one. the screen changes from [ ] to [ ],
speak “Places”.
To use the voice recognition function,
sufficient, but at other times it is necessary
to speak two or more commands. As
examples, some additional basic opera-
tions by voice commands are described 4. Voice feedback will be provided when
here. the command is accepted, and the map
is displayed in 2D (Plan View). 4. If a route is already set, choose “Near
Example 1: Switching map to 2D
(Plan View) mode Current Location”, “Along Route” or
Example 2: Setting destination
“Near Destination”.
using places list
“Along Route”.

wheel. 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
2. The system announces, “Please say a wheel.
command”.
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of places of interest categories ap-
pears.
“Two”.
10. Voice feedback will be provided when 4. Speak the name of the state, “Califor-
the command is accepted, and the nia”.
system starts calculating a route to
the selected facility.
Example 3: Setting destination by

street address
8. Voice feedback will be provided when 1. Push <TALK > located on the steering
the command is accepted, and the list wheel.
of places of interest in the category 2. The system announces, “Please say a
specified in the previous step appears. command”. 5. Speak the name of the city, “Gardena”.
9. After the tone sounds and the icon on 3. Speak “Address”.
“One”.
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6. Speak the name of the street, “South

Figueroa street”.
INFO:
Speak the street name precisely including
boulevard, way, north, south, etc. In Alter-
nate Command Mode, the system does not
recognize abbreviated names when they are
spoken. In this case, the system does not 9. Speak the house number.
accept “Figueroa street” or “Figueroa”. “How to speak numbers”
(page 9-14)
INFO:
If the house number is unknown, speak “No
house number”.

of street names appears.
“One”. 10. To confirm the destination location on
the map, speak “Show Map”. To
calculate a route, speak “Calculate
Route”.
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COMMAND LISTS (Standard mode)
Category Command Action

Phone Operates the Phone function.
Navigation Operates the Navigation function.
Information Displays the Vehicle Information function.
Audio Operates the Audio function.
Help Displays the User Guide.
Navigation Command Action

Destination Home Sets a route to the home location that is stored in the Address book.
Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental U.S.
and Canada only).
Address Book Searches for information stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination.
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Phone Command Action

Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.
Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a phone number stored in a mobile phone.
Information Command Action

Where am I? Displays the current location.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Audio Command Action

XM Turns to the XM Satellite band, selecting the channel last played.
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General Command Action

INFO:
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COMMAND LISTS (Alternate command

mode)
INFO:
The words in italics are variable.
Navigation Com- Command Action
mands
Destination Home Sets a route to your home location.
Address Sets a route to the street address that you specify (for continental U.S. and Canada only).
Address Book Sets a route to a location stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previously entered destination.
Previous Start Point Sets a route to the previous starting point.
Minimize Freeway Route Sets the route search condition to minimize the usage of freeways.
Fastest Route Sets the route search condition to find the fastest time.
Shortest Route Sets the route search condition to find the shortest distance.
Cancel Route Stops the current route but can be resumed by using <ROUTE>.
Delete Destination Deletes the entire route (destination and waypoints).
Birdview Map Displays the map in BirdviewTM (3D).
Planview Map Displays the map in Plan View (2D).
North Up Locks the map to make North always point up.
Heading Up Locks the vehicle indicator to make it always point up.
Zoom In <1 to 13> Increases the magnification of the map by the number of steps specified.
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Navigation Com- Command Action

mands
Zoom Out <1 to 13> Decreases the magnification of the map by the number of steps specified.
Voice Guidance On/Off Turns the navigation guidance on and off.
Guidance Voice Repeat Repeats the current navigation voice guidance.
Information Com- Command Action

mands
Tire Pressure (if so equipped) Displays tire pressure information.
Where am I? Displays the current location.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on or off.
Weather Information Displays weather information.
Weather Map Displays the weather map.
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Vehicle Phone Com- Command Action

mands
Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number.
Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in a mobile phone.
Call <name> Makes a call to a contact that is stored in either Vehicle Phonebook or Handset Phonebook.
Please say “Call” followed by a stored name.
Audio Commands Command Action

XM Turns to the XM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.
USB Turns on the USB memory.
Bluetooth Audio Turns on the Bluetooth audio player.
AUX (if so equipped) Turns on the AUX.
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General Commands Command Action

Help Commands Command Action

Command List Displays the category list of commands.
Navigation Commands Displays the navigation command list.
Phone Commands Displays the phone command list.
Audio Commands Displays the audio command list.
Information Commands Displays the information command list.
Help Commands Displays the help command list.
User Guide Displays the User Guide
Speaker Adaptation The system memorizes the voices of up to three persons for better voice recognition performance.
INFO:
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MEMO
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10 General system information

Features of this navigation system..................... 10-2 Route calculation .............................................. 10-8
Route guidance ............................................. 10-2 Route guidance ............................................... 10-10
Places of interest (PLACES) directory ............. 10-2 Basics of voice guidance............................ 10-10
Address book ................................................ 10-2 Directions provided and distances to
Avoid area..................................................... 10-2 guide points .............................................. 10-10
XM NavTraffic® information ........................... 10-2 Repeating voice guidance .......................... 10-13
Automatic reroute.......................................... 10-3 Notes on voice guidance............................ 10-13
Detour........................................................... 10-3 Notes on XM NavTraffic® information .............. 10-14
BirdviewTM..................................................... 10-3 Notes on XM NavWeatherTM information.......... 10-15
Voice guidance .............................................. 10-3 Map data ........................................................ 10-16
Current vehicle location ..................................... 10-4 How to order map data updates ................ 10-16
Display of current vehicle location................. 10-4 About map data......................................... 10-16
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)? ..... 10-4 End-user terms .......................................... 10-17
Incorrect display of vehicle position .............. 10-5 How to handle display .................................... 10-20
Detailed Map Coverage Areas (MCA) for Characteristics of liquid crystal display...... 10-20
navigation system ......................................... 10-7 Maintenance of display.............................. 10-21
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10. General system information
FEATURES OF THIS NAVIGATION SYSTEM PLACES OF INTEREST (PLACES) DI- Book function allows easy access to
RECTORY frequently visited locations when setting
ROUTE GUIDANCE The INFINITI Navigation System offers an them as your destination.
The main features of the INFINITI Naviga- extensive places of interest (Places) direc- For more information on how to use the
tion System are visual guidance and voice tory in map coverage areas. This directory Address Book, refer to section 6.
guidance in selected map coverage areas. includes a wide variety of destinations
ranging from gas stations, ATMs, and
AVOID AREA
Utilizing a network of GPS (Global Position-
restaurants to casinos, ski resorts, shop- The Avoid Area function sets areas or
ing System) satellites, the INFINITI Naviga-
ping centers and businesses. A point of freeways that the INFINITI Navigation Sys-
tion System tracks the location on the map
interest can be searched by category, name tem does not include in the suggested
and navigates to a preferred location.
or phone number. After selecting a desti- route when calculating routes. For exam-
Once the destination is set in a map nation, the INFINITI Navigation System will ple, if a freeway or area that is always
coverage area, the INFINITI Navigation calculate a route to that destination. congested with traffic.
System will calculate a route from the
The Places directory has many uses. For For more information on the Avoid Area
current location to the destination. The
example, the directory can be sorted by the function, refer to section 6.
real-time map display and turn-by-turn
voice guidance leads the driver along the various types of restaurants near the XM NavTraffic® INFORMATION
route. These features can be especially current location. If an ATM or gas station
is needed, the INFINITI Navigation System When available, the XM NavTraffic® Infor-
helpful when driving to unfamiliar loca- mation broadcast may help to avoid delays
tions. can navigate to the closest preferred
location. due to traffic incidents. Traffic jams, road-
The system may be unable to set a work, closed roads around the current
destination and/or calculate a route when For more information on how to use the location, etc. are represented graphically
the destination is outside the map cover- Places directory, refer to section 4. on the map by icons depicting the nature
age area. Additionally, voice guidance may ADDRESS BOOK of the event. Incidents on the route are
not be available if the destination is automatically brought to the attention
The Address Book can store up to 300
outside the map coverage area. For more when they are approached.
locations from map coverage areas into a
information on how to set a destination, The XM NavTraffic® Information feature, via
personal directory. This is especially useful
refer to section 4. the guidance mode, may help to detour
for frequently visited locations, such as
clients, relatives and friends. The Address around traffic problems. For more informa-
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tion on the XM NavTraffic® Information BirdviewTM VOICE GUIDANCE

feature, refer to section 5.
AUTOMATIC REROUTE
When detecting a deviation from the
suggested route, the INFINITI Navigation
System will automatically recalculate a
new route to the destination.
For more information on the Automatic
reroute function, refer to section 5.
Two map types, the 2D (Plan View) map Route guidance is provided through voice
DETOUR and BirdviewTM (3D) map, are available in and visual instructions. Voice guidance
To make a detour due to traffic conditions, the INFINITI Navigation System. BirdviewTM announces the appropriate directions
the Detour function calculates an alterna- map displays the map from an elevated when approaching an intersection to turn.
tive route. The INFINITI Navigation System perspective. In BirdviewTM map, it is easy For more information on voice guidance,
can calculate a route using secondary to recognize an image of the route because refer to section 5.
roads that will return to primary roads it provides a panoramic view over a long
after a specified number of miles. distance.
For more information on the Detour func- For more information on BirdviewTM map,
tion, refer to section 5. refer to section 3.
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CURRENT VEHICLE LOCATION using GPS signals.
Receiving signals from GPS satel-

DISPLAY OF CURRENT VEHICLE LO-
CATION lites
This navigation system combines the data The reception of GPS signals can be weak,
obtained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) depending on the environment. Vehicles in
and from GPS (Global Positioning System) the following areas/environments may not
satellites to calculate the current location receive GPS signals (indicator color: gray).
of the vehicle. This position is then
displayed throughout route guidance to a
destination.
. Areas with numerous tall buildings
WHAT IS GPS (Global Positioning
System)?
GPS is a position detecting system that
uses satellites deployed by the U.S.
government. This navigation system re-
ceives radio signals from three or more
different satellites that orbit 13,049 miles
(21,000 km) above the earth in space, and . Inside tunnels or parking garages
detects the position of the vehicle by
utilizing the principle of triangulation.
Positioning adjustment . Under multi-layered highways

When the system judges that the vehicle
position information is not accurate based
on vehicle speed and gyro sensor data
calculations, the system will automatically
adjust the position of the vehicle icon
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INFO:
The GPS antenna is located on the instrument
panel inside the vehicle. Do not place any
objects, especially mobile phones or transcei-
vers, on the instrument panel. Because the
strength of the GPS signal is approximately one
billionth of that of TV waves, phones and
transceivers will affect or may totally disrupt
the signal.
Display of GPS information
. Under many large trees GPS information can be displayed. . When there is a similar road nearby.
“Viewing GPS current location infor-
mation” (page 7-20)
NOTE:
Route guidance provided by the navigation
system does not take carpool lane driving into
consideration, especially when carpool lanes
are separated from other road lanes.
INCORRECT DISPLAY OF VEHICLE
POSITION
. In a canyon The following cases may affect the display . When the vehicle is traveling in an area
accuracy of the vehicle’s position or with a grid pattern road system.
traveling direction. The accuracy will return
to normal if the driving conditions return to
normal.
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. When the vehicle is passing through a . When the vehicle is traveling on a road . When the vehicle is on a snow-covered
large Y-shaped intersection/junction. with repeating S-shaped curves. or unpaved road.
. When the vehicle is traveling on a . When the vehicle is on a loop bridge. . When repeatedly turning left or right, or
continuous, slowly curving road. driving in zigzags.
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. If the vehicle icon position does not return

to normal even after driving for a while,
correct the vehicle icon position manually.
“Adjusting current vehicle location”
(page 8-9)
DETAILED MAP COVERAGE AREAS

(MCA) FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This system is designed to help guiding to
the destination, and it also performs other
functions as outlined in this manual.
. When the vehicle is rotated on a . When the GPS positioning accuracy is However, the system must be used safely
parking lot turntable while the ignition low. and properly. Information concerning road
switch is off. conditions, traffic signs and the availability
INFO: of services may not always be up-to-date.
The system is not a substitute for safe,
. The vehicle icon may be misaligned when proper and legal driving. Map data covers
starting the vehicle just after starting the select metropolitan areas in the United
engine or the hybrid system. States and Canada.
. The vehicle icon may also be misaligned if Map data includes two types of areas:
different sized tires or tire chains are “Detailed coverage areas” providing all
installed. detailed road data and other areas show-
ing “Main roads only”.
. The system has a function that automati-
cally corrects the vehicle icon position when NOTE:
it is misaligned from the actual position.
. When driving on a road not displayed Detailed map data is not available in many
on the map screen or a road that has . Vehicle position correction by GPS may not areas and is generally limited to select major
been changed due to additional con- function when the vehicle is stopped. metropolitan areas.
struction or other reasons.
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WHEN GRAY ROAD IS DISPLAYED ON ROUTE CALCULATION arrow and distance information to
MAP proceed to your destination.”
. When you are driving on a road . There may be cases that carpool lanes To reach the destination, refer to the
displayed in gray after the vehicle has are included on a suggested route map screen. Always follow actual roads
deviated from the suggested route when the automatic rerouting function and regulations and drive safely.
during route guidance, automatic re- is activated, even if the “Use Time
. The suggested route may not be the
routing may not start immediately. Restricted Roads” is turned off.
shortest, nor are other circumstances
“Setting conditions for route cal-
. The navigation system does not provide culation” (page 5-25)
such as traffic jams considered.
route guidance for roads displayed in . Because of the inevitable difference in
dark green. Therefore, if the destination . The navigation system does not provide
road conditions and circumstances
is set on a road displayed in dark route guidance for roads displayed in
between the time you use this system
green, the enlarged map display will dark green.
and the time the information was
return to the ordinary map screen at . If the destination is set on a dark green produced for the map data, there may
some point on a suggested route that is road, the enlarged map display will be discrepancies in roads and regula-
near the destination. Also, voice gui- switch to the ordinary map screen at tions. In such cases, follow the actual
dance will stop at some point on a some point and suggest a route that is information available.
suggested route that is near the near the destination. The distance and
destination. . During route calculation, the map will
direction to the endpoint of the sug-
not scroll, however the vehicle icon will
. Places information and street names gested route will be displayed in the
move with the actual vehicle’s move-
near roads displayed in gray may not lower right corner of the screen. Also,
ment.
be contained in the map data. at this time, voice guidance will an-
nounce, “The route to the destination . During route calculation, buttons such
includes roads through incomplete as <ZOOM OUT>/<ZOOM IN> (if so
map areas. Voice guidance will not be equipped), <MAP>, <DEST> and the
provided in these areas”. INFINITI controller will be disabled.
When approaching the endpoint of the . In some cases, after the calculation is
suggested route, voice guidance will complete, the calculated route may not
announce, “Entering the road with be immediately displayed.
incomplete map data. Use the direction
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. Waypoints that have been passed will appear on the screen. Try setting the another main road. This may be because
be disregarded by rerouting calcula- location closer to a main road. the position of the vehicle icon is not
tion. accurate. In this case, park the vehicle in
— If the vehicle is too close to the
a safe location and reset the vehicle
. If you scroll the map while the sug- destination or if there are no roads to
icon, or continue driving to see if the
gested route is being drawn, it may the destination, a message saying so
position of the vehicle icon is automati-
take more time to finish drawing. will appear on the screen.
cally adjusted before recalculating the
. If waypoints are set, the system calcu- — If it is impossible to reach the destina- route.
lates multiple routes between way- tion or waypoints because of traffic
points sim ultaneously, and the — There are cases in which the system
regulations, etc.
following may result. shows an indirect route to reach the
— If the only route to reach the destination destination or waypoints, if you set them
— If one section between waypoints cannot or waypoints is extremely complicated. from stored or facility information. In
be calculated, none of the route will be
— If the destination, current vehicle posi- order to correct this, you must be careful
displayed.
tion or waypoint is within the “Avoid about the traffic direction, especially
— The route may not connect completely at Area”. when lanes with different travel direc-
some waypoints. tions are shown separately, such as
— If a part of the route is included in the interchanges and service areas.
— The route may require a U-turn close to “Avoid Area”.
some waypoints. — This system makes no distinction be-
. The following may occur when the route tween limited traffic control and total
. Route calculation may not be com- is displayed.
pleted in the following cases. control (blockage). It may show an
— If you calculate a route on a main road, indirect route even if the road is usable.
— If there is no main road within a range of the starting point of the route may not
1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the vehicle, a exactly match the current vehicle loca- — Even if the freeway preference is set to
message saying so will appear on the tion. OFF, a route that uses the freeway may
screen. Try recalculating when the vehi- be suggested.
cle is closer to a main road. — The endpoint of the route may not
exactly match the destination. — Even if the ferry preference is set to OFF,
— If there is no main road within a range of a route that uses a ferry line may be
1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the destination — If you calculate a route on a main road, suggested.
or waypoint, a message saying so will the system may display a route from
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— Ferry lines, excluding those that are only ROUTE GUIDANCE lanes are separated from other road lanes.
for pedestrians, bicycles and motor-
cycles, are stored in this system. Take
DIRECTIONS PROVIDED AND DIS-
into consideration the travel time re- INFO: TANCES TO GUIDE POINTS
quired and operational condition before Directions will differ, depending on the
The system will only announce street names road type.
deciding whether to use them or not.
when the system language is set to English.
Street names are not announced when the
INFO:
system is set to Français (French).
Distances may vary, depending on the vehicle
BASICS OF VOICE GUIDANCE
speed.
Voice guidance announces which direction
to turn when approaching an intersection Notification of intersection on or-
in which a turn is necessary. dinary road
NOTE:
. There may be some cases in which voice
guidance and actual road conditions do not
correspond. This may occur because of
discrepancies between the actual road and
the information on the map data, or it is
due to the vehicle’s speed.
. In case voice guidance does not correspond
to the actual road conditions, follow the
information obtained from traffic signs or
notices on the road. 1. “In about one quarter mile (400 me-
ters), right (left) turn.”
. Route guidance provided by the navigation
system does not take carpool lane driving 2. “Right (left) turn ahead.”
into consideration, especially when carpool
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Notification of consecutive inter- Notification of freeway entrance

sections on ordinary roads
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 meters)

When the road has three or more con- freeway entrance on your right onto
secutive intersections ahead, voice gui- (road number and direction).”
dance will announce the following. 2. “Freeway entrance on your right onto
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 me- (road number and direction).”
ters), right (left) turn, then in about one
quarter mile (100 meters) left (right)
turn.”
2. “Left (right) turn ahead, then in about
one quarter mile (100 meters) right
(left) turn.”
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Notification of freeway junction Notification of freeway exit
1. “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers), exit

on your right.”
2. “Take the exit on your right.”
Notification when approaching

destination
Ordinary road:
1. “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers), 3. “Keep to the right (left) onto (road When approaching the destination, voice
keep to the right (left) onto (road number and direction).” guidance will announce, “You have arrived
number and direction), then in about at your destination. Ending route gui-
one quarter mile (400 meters) keep to dance.” To finally reach your destination,
the right (left).” refer to the map screen.
2. “Keep to the right (left) onto (road Dark green road:
number and direction), then in about After passing the last turning point on a
one quarter mile (400 meters) keep to suggested route, voice guidance will an-
the right (left) onto (road number and nounce, “The route to your destination
direction).” includes roads through incomplete map
areas. Voice guidance will not be provided
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in these areas.” When approaching the NOTES ON VOICE GUIDANCE exits.

endpoint of the suggested road, voice . Voice guidance in this system should . The displayed street names may some-
guidance will announce, “Entering the road be regarded as a supplementary func- times differ from the actual names, or
with incomplete map data. Please use the tion. When driving the vehicle, check “UNKNOWN STREET NAME” may be
direction arrow and distance information to the route on the map and follow the displayed.
proceed to your destination.” actual roads and traffic regulations.
. Voice guidance is not available when
REPEATING VOICE GUIDANCE . Voice guidance is activated only for the [Guidance Voice] is turned off.
This function is available throughout route intersections with certain conditions. “Turning voice guidance ON/OFF”
guidance, from the time after the route There may be cases that the vehicle has (page 2-25)
calculation is completed until the vehicle to turn, but voice guidance is not
provided. . Voice guidance will start when the
arrives at the destination. Push <VOICE>.
vehicle enters the suggested route.
Voice guidance will be repeated. . Voice guidance contents may vary, Refer to the map for directions to the
depending on the direction of the turn starting point of the route.
INFO: and the type of intersection.
. When approaching a waypoint, voice
. If <VOICE> is pushed when the vehicle is . The voice guidance timing will vary guidance will announce, “You have
deviating from the suggested route and depending on the situation. arrived at waypoint 1 (2, 3, 4,...).”
when the automatic reroute function is off, Voice guidance will switch to the next
. When the vehicle has deviated from the
voice guidance will announce, “Proceed to section of the route. When voice gui-
suggested route, voice guidance is not
the highlighted route.” dance is not available, refer to the map
available. The system will not announce
. If <VOICE> is pushed when the vehicle is this. Refer to the map and recalculate for directions.
going in the wrong direction, voice guidance the route. . In some cases, voice guidance ends
will announce: “Please make a legal U-turn “Recalculate route” (page 5-22) before arrival at the destination. Refer
if possible.” to the destination icon on the map to
. Voice guidance may not accurately
correspond with road numbers and reach the destination.
directions at freeway junctions. . If the system recognizes on which side
. Voice guidance may not accurately the destination (waypoint) is located,
correspond to street names at freeway voice guidance will announce “on the
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right/left” after announcing the arrival while driving. NOTES ON XM NavTraffic® INFORMA-
at the destination. TION
. Voice guidance may be partially opera-
tional or inoperative due to the angle of . The XM NavTraffic® information service
roads at an intersection. is not provided for some cities. In
addition, the cities for which the traffic
. Because freeway lane information is information service is provided may be
available only for approximately 7,000 changed.
major freeways in North America, it is
not possible to display information for . In some cases, infrastructure problems
all junctions and exits. may prevent the complete display of
the traffic information. This is not a
. Freeway exit information may differ malfunction.
from the information on the actual exit
signs. . Due to infrastructure problems, or due
to the time when the traffic information
. Because it is not possible to consider service broadcast is received, the dis-
data concerning roads that are season- played information may differ from the
ally available or unavailable, a route actual traffic conditions.
may be displayed that does not match
the actual traffic restrictions. Be sure to . Depending on the traffic information, a
follow the actual traffic restrictions detour route may be slower than the
while driving. original route.
. Canada and Alaska contain many roads . XM NavTraffic® is a service of XM®

with incomplete map data. As a result, Satellite Radio. XM NavTraffic® is only
when searching for a route, the route available in select markets and is
may include roads with incomplete subject to data availability. Reception
data. In regions where road data is of the XM® signal may vary depending
not complete, voice guidance may stop on location. It requires a monthly
for long periods of time. Be sure to premium subscription. The service pro-
follow the actual traffic restrictions vider is solely responsible for the
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quality and accuracy of the information the actual condition. Always observe NOTES ON XM NavWeatherTM INFORMA-
provided. All fees and programming are safe driving practices and follow all TION
subject to change. For more details on traffic regulations.
the XM NavTraffic® service, terms and . Due to the coverage and quality of . The XM NavWeatherTM information ser-
conditions, please visit traffic information and road conditions, vice is not provided for some cities. In
www.xmradio.com. it is not always possible for the system addition, the cities for which the weath-
You can also contact XM® Radio at 1- to provide the shortest time route even er information service is provided may
800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). when traffic information is considered. be changed.
. As of January 31, 2009, the XM . Traffic information that is displayed . In some cases, infrastructure problems
NavTraffic® service covers 80 major may differ from information from other may prevent the complete display of
metropolitan markets. For the most media (e.g., radio), as other media may the weather information. This is not a
current list of markets covered, please use different information sources. malfunction.
refer to www.xmradio.com/navtraffic, . Due to infrastructure problems, or due
or call XM® Radio customer support at to the time when the weather informa-
1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). tion service broadcast is received, the
. Due to road maintenance, infrastruc- displayed information may differ from
ture problems (e.g. malfunction of road the actual weather conditions.
sensors, outage of central computer of . XM NavWeatherTM is a service of XM®
infrastructure) or natural disasters, Satellite Radio. XM NavWeatherTM is
there are times when some or all traffic only available in select markets and is
information may not be available. subject to data availability. Reception
. Incident information is based on hu- of the XM® signal may vary depending
man collection. Not all incidents that on location. It requires a monthly
have happened are collected and pro- premium subscription. The service pro-
vided. vider is solely responsible for the
quality and accuracy of the information
. Due to infrastructure problems, or
provided. All fees and programming are
transmission delay, there are times
subject to change. For more details on
when the information may differ from
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the XM NavWeatherTM service, terms MAP DATA 3. Reproducing or copying this map soft-
and conditions, please visit ware is strictly prohibited by law.
www.xmradio.com. HOW TO ORDER MAP DATA UP- Published by NISSAN North America, Inc.
You can also contact XM® Radio at 1- DATES *C 2006 Navigation Technologies. All rights
800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). To order updated map data, contact the reserved.
. XM NavWeatherTM is designed to pro- INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK. Certain business data provided by in-
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C 2010, All Rights Reserved.
information in your general vicinity. front cover of this manual.
*
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Discrepancies may be encountered
between the system and your actual
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changes may affect the accuracy of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. under reserved.
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reserved.
follow a specified route. Detailed cover- processed and digitized data based on
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age is not available in every city or
roadway. Technologies Corporation. Due to the
production timing of the map data, WARNING!
some new roads may not be included in . This navigation system should not be
this map data or some of the names or used to replace your own judgement. No
roads may be different from those at itinerary suggested by this navigation
the time you use this map data. system should ever override any highway
2. Traffic control and regulation data used regulations, your own judgement, or a
in this map data may be different from knowledge of safe driving practices. Do
those at the time you use this map data not follow the navigation system’s sug-
due to the data production timing. gested itinerary if it would cause you to
When driving your vehicle, follow the perform a dangerous or illegal act, place
actual traffic control signs and notices you in a dangerous situation, or take you
on the roads. into an area you consider unsafe.
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. The advice provided by the navigation take precedence over the information judgement when driving a car, taking into
system is to be regarded as a suggestion contained on the navigation system. account current driving conditions.
only. There may be times when the — The Software may contain inaccurate The marks of companies displayed by this
navigation system displays the vehicle’s or incomplete information due to the product to indicate business locations are
location incorrectly, fails to suggest the passage of time, changing circum- the marks of their respective owners. The
shortest route, or fails to direct you to stances, and the sources of informa- use of such marks in this product does not
the your desired destination. In such tion used. Please respect current traffic imply any sponsorship, approval, or en-
instances, rely on your own driving conditions and regulations at all times dorsement by such companies of this
judgement, taking into account the driv- while driving. product.
ing conditions at the time.
— Where actual road conditions and END-USER TERMS
. Do not use the navigation system to highway regulations differ from the
locate emergency services. The database The data (“Data”) is provided for your
information contained on the naviga- personal, internal use only and not for
does not contain a complete listing of tion system, abide by the highway
emergency services such as police sta- resale. It is protected by copyright, and is
regulations. subject to the following terms and condi-
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clinics. Please show discretion and ask — Keep the amount of time spent viewing tions which are agreed to by you, on the
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The navigation system does not provide, *
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nor represent in any way information on: The Data for areas of Canada includes
not operate the system while driving.
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including but not limited to, content, SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, agreements previously existing between us
quality, accuracy, completeness, effective- INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL with respect to such subject matter.
ness, reliability, fitness for a particular DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF Governing Law. The above terms and
purpose, usefulness, use or results to be OR INABILITY TO USE THIS INFORMATION, conditions shall be governed by the laws
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of the State of Illinois, without giving effect NOTICE OF USE HOW TO HANDLE DISPLAY
to (i) its conflict of laws provisions, or (ii) CONTRACTOR (MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER) NAME:
the United Nations Convention for Con- NAVTEQ The display is a liquid crystal display and
tracts for the International Sale of Goods, CONTRACTOR (MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER) AD- should be handled with care.
which is explicitly excluded. You agree to DRESS: 425 West Randolph St., Chicago, Illinois
submit to the jurisdiction of the State of 60606
WARNING!
Illinois for any and all disputes, claims and This Data is a commercial item as defined in FAR
2.101 and is subject to END-USER TERMS under Never disassemble the display. Some parts
actions arising from or in connection with
which this Data was provided. utilize extremely high voltage. Touching
the Data provided to you hereunder.
*C 2008 NAVTEQ - All rights reserved. them may result in serious personal injury.
Government End Users. If the Data is being
acquired by or on behalf of the United If the Contracting Officer, federal govern-
States government or any other entity ment agency, or any federal official refuses CHARACTERISTICS OF LIQUID CRYS-
seeking or applying rights similar to those to use the legend provided herein, the TAL DISPLAY
customarily claimed by the United States Contracting Officer, federal government . If the temperature inside the vehicle is
government, NAVTEQ Data (hereinafter agency, or any federal official must notify especially low, the display will stay
“Data”) is a “commercial item” as that NAVTEQ prior to seeking additional or relatively dim or the movement of the
term is defined at 48 C.F.R. (“FAR”) 2.101, alternative rights in the Data. images may be slow. These conditions
is licensed in accordance with ENDUSER are normal. The display will function
TERMS, and each copy of the Data deliv- normally when the interior of the
ered or otherwise furnished shall be vehicle has warmed up.
marked and embedded as appropriate with
the following “Notice of Use,” and shall be . Some pixels in the display are darker or
treated in accordance with such Notice: brighter than others. This condition is
an inherent characteristic of liquid
crystal displays, and it is not a mal-
function.
. A remnant of the previous display
image may remain on the screen. This
screen burn is inherent in displays, and
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it is not a malfunction.
INFO:
The screen may become distorted by strong
magnetic fields.
MAINTENANCE OF DISPLAY
WARNING!
. To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner and any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
. Do not splash any liquid such as water or
car fragrance on the display. Contact with
liquid will cause the system to malfunc-
tion.
To 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 detergent. Dampen the cloth
first, then wipe the screen.
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11 Troubleshooting guide
Customer assistance.......................................... 11-2 Voice guidance.................................................. 11-8
Basic operations................................................ 11-3 Voice recognition .............................................. 11-9
Vehicle icon....................................................... 11-4 Traffic information........................................... 11-10
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11. Troubleshooting guide
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
For assistance or inquiries about the
INFINITI Navigation System, contact the
INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK.
See the contact information on the inside
front cover of this manual.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
No image is displayed. The brightness is at the lowest setting. Adjust the brightness of the display.
The system in the video mode. Push the appropriate button (depending on models)
on the control panel to change the mode. Refer to
the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
The display is turned off. Push <DAY/NIGHT OFF> to turn on the display.
No voice guidance is available. The volume is not set correctly, or it is turned off. Adjust the volume of voice guidance.
or Voice guidance is not provided for certain streets This is not a malfunction.
The volume is too high or too low. (roads displayed in gray).
No map is displayed on the screen. A screen other than map screen is displayed. Push <MAP>.
The screen is too dim. The movement is slow. The temperature in the interior of the vehicle is low. Wait until the interior of the vehicle has warmed up.
Some pixels in the display are darker or brighter This condition is an inherent characteristic of liquid This is not a malfunction.
than others. crystal displays.
Some menu items cannot be selected. Some menu items become unavailable while the Park the vehicle in a safe location, and then operate
vehicle is driven. the navigation system.
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VEHICLE ICON
Names of roads and locations differ between This is because the quantity of the displayed information is This is not a malfunction.
Plan View and BirdviewTM. reduced so that the screen does not become too crowded. There is
also a chance that names of the roads or locations may be
displayed multiple times, and the names appearing on the screen
may be different because of a processing procedure.
The vehicle icon is not displayed in the correct The vehicle was transported after the ignition switch was pushed Drive the vehicle for a while on a road
position. off, for example, by a ferry or car transporter. where GPS signals can be received.
The position and direction of the vehicle icon may be incorrect This is not a malfunction. Drive the vehicle
depending on the driving environments and the levels of for a while to automatically correct the
positioning accuracy of the navigation system. position and direction of the vehicle icon.
“Current vehicle location” (page 10-4)
When the vehicle is traveling on a new road, Because the new road is not stored in the map data, the system Updated road information will be included
the vehicle icon is located on another road automatically places the vehicle icon on the nearest road available. in the next version of the map data.
nearby.
The screen does not switch to the night screen The daytime screen was set the last time the headlights were Set the screen to the night screen mode
even after turning on the headlights. turned on. using <DAY/NIGHT OFF> when turning on
the headlights.
“Display settings” (page 8-3)
The map does not scroll even when the The current location map screen is not displayed. Push <MAP>.
vehicle is moving.
The vehicle icon is not displayed. The current location map screen is not displayed. Push <MAP>.
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The GPS indicator on the screen remains gray. GPS signals cannot be received under certain conditions, such as Drive on an open, straight road for a while.
in a parking garage, on a road with many tall buildings, etc.
GPS signals cannot be received because objects are placed on the Remove the objects from the instrument
instrument panel. panel.
A sufficient number of GPS satellites is not available. Wait for the satellites to move to locations
available for the navigation system.
The location of the vehicle icon is misaligned When using tire chains or replacing the tires, speed calculations Drive the vehicle for about 30 minutes at
from the actual position. based on the speed sensor may be incorrect. approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) to auto-
matically correct the vehicle icon position.
If this does not correct the vehicle icon
position, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The map data has a mistake or is incomplete (the vehicle icon Updated road information will be included
position is always misaligned in the same area). in the next version of the map data.
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ROUTE CALCULATION AND VISUAL GUI-

DANCE
Waypoints are not included in the auto reroute Waypoints that have been already passed are not included in the To go to that waypoint again, edit the route.
calculation. auto reroute calculation.
Route information is not displayed. Route calculation has not yet been performed. Set the destination and perform route
calculation.
The vehicle is not on the suggested route. Drive on the suggested route.
Route guidance is set to off. Turn on route guidance.
Route information is not provided for certain types of roads (roads This is not a malfunction.
displayed in gray).
The auto reroute calculation (or detour calcu- Route calculations took priority conditions into consideration, but This is not a malfunction.
lation) suggests the same route as the one the same route was calculated.
previously suggested.
A waypoint cannot be added. Five waypoints are already set on the route, including ones that the A maximum of 5 waypoints can be set on
vehicle has already passed. the route. To go to 6 or more waypoints,
perform route calculations multiple times
as necessary.
[Calculate] must be selected for route calculation after Waypoints Highlight [Calculate] and push <ENTER>
are selected from the “Edit/Add to Route” screen. after selecting waypoints.
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The suggested route is not displayed. Roads near the destination cannot be calculated. Reset the destination to a main or ordinary
road, and recalculate the route.
The starting point and destination are too close. Set a more distant destination.
The starting point and destination are too far away. Divide the trip by selecting one or two
intermediate destinations, and perform
route calculations multiple times.
There are time restricted roads (by the day of the week, by time) Set [Use Time Restricted Roads] to off.
near the current vehicle location or destination. “Setting conditions for route calcula-
tion” (page 5-25)
A part of the route is not displayed. The suggested route includes narrow streets (roads displayed in This is not a malfunction.
gray).
The part of the route that the vehicle has A route is managed by sections between waypoints. If the vehicle This is not a malfunction.
already passed is deleted. passed the first waypoint, the section between the starting point
and the waypoint is deleted (it may not be deleted depending on
the area).
An indirect route is suggested. If there are restrictions (such as one-way streets) on roads close to Adjust the location of the starting point or
the starting point or destination, the system may suggest an destination.
indirect route.
The system may suggest an indirect route because route Reset the destination to a main or ordinary
calculation does not take into consideration some areas such as road, and recalculate the route.
narrow streets (gray roads).
The landmark information does not corre- This may be caused by insufficient or incorrect map data. Updated information will be included in the
spond to the actual information. next version of the map data.
The suggested route does not exactly connect There is no data for route calculation closer to these locations. Set the starting point, waypoints and
to the starting point, waypoints, or destina- destination on a main road, and perform
tion. route calculation.
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VOICE GUIDANCE
Voice guidance is not available. Voice guidance is only available at certain intersections marked This is not a malfunction.
with . In some cases, voice guidance is not available even when
the vehicle should make a turn.
The vehicle has deviated from the suggested route. Go back to the suggested route or request
route calculation again.
Voice guidance is set to off. Turn on voice guidance.
Route guidance is set to off. Turn on route guidance.
The guidance content does not correspond to The content of voice guidance may vary, depending on the types of Follow all traffic rules and regulations.
the actual condition. intersections at which turns are made.
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VOICE RECOGNITION
The system does not accept the voice The interior of the vehicle is too noisy. Close the windows or have other occupants
command. be quiet.
or The volume of the voice is too low. Speak louder.
The system accepts the voice command
incorrectly. The volume of the voice is too loud. Speak softer.
Pronunciation is unclear. Speak clearly.
The voice command is given before the voice recognition system is Push <TALK > on the steering wheel,
ready. and speak a command after the tone
sounds.
8 seconds or more have passed after pushing <TALK > on the Make sure to speak a command within 8
steering wheel. seconds after the beep tone sounds.
Only a limited range of voice commands is usable for each screen. Use a correct voice command appropriate
for the current screen.
The system cannot be operated. The retractable hard top is not closed (G37 Convertible only). Close the retractable hard top.
INFO:
For the best recognition, speak the appropriate commands. Command lists are available earlier in this manual.
Standard Mode:
“Command lists (Standard mode)”
(page 9-21)
Alternate Command Mode:
“Command Lists (Alternate command
mode)” (page 9-24)
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TRAFFIC INFORMATION
The traffic information is not The traffic information is not set to on. Set the traffic information to on.
displayed. The vehicle is in an area where traffic information is not Scroll to an area where traffic information is available.
available.
The subscription to XM NavTraffic® is incomplete, or the Check the subscription status of XM NavTraffic®.
subscription to XM NavTraffic® has expired.
The map scale is set at a level where the display of icons is Check that the map scale is set at a level in which the display of icons
impossible. is possible.
“Traffic information display and scale levels” (page 7-7)
With the automatic detour There is no faster route compared to the current route, The automatic detour search is not intended for avoiding traffic jams.
route search ON, no detour based on the road network and traffic information. It searches for the fastest route taking into consideration such things
route is set to avoid con- as traffic jams. Follow the current route. Also see “Notes on XM
gested areas. NavTraffic® information” for further information.
“Notes on XM NavTraffic® information” (page 10-14)
The route does not avoid a The navigation system is designed not to avoid this event Observe the actual road conditions and follow the instructions on the
road section with traffic in- because the actual period of closure may differ from the road for detour when necessary. If the road actually is closed, use the
formation stating that it is declared roadwork period. detour function and set the detour distance to avoid the road section
closed due to road construc- that is closed.
tion.
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Index
CURRENT LOCATION MAP SCREEN

<ENTER> Store Location page 6-2
Nearby Places page 4-6
Map View Change View 2D Map page 3-11
Split: 2D Map page 3-11
Birdview (3D) page 3-11
Split: Birdview Map page 3-11
View Settings Intersection page 5-9
Turn List page 5-9
Fuel Economy page 5-9
Full Map page 5-9
Map Settings Map Orientation page 3-14
Long Range page 3-15
Map Color page 3-16
Birdview Angle page 3-16
Left Split Map Settings page 3-17
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Index
<ENTER> Map View Map Settings Show All Freeway Exits on page 5-10
Route
Auto. Show Turn List on page 5-10
Freeway
Map Icons Restaurant page 3-18
Gas Station page 3-18
Hotel page 3-18
ATM page 3-18
Rest Area page 3-18
Store Tracking page 6-6
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Index
SCROLL LOCATION MAP SCREEN

<ENTER> New Dest. Start page 5-2
More Routes page 5-3
Add/Route Info page 5-3
Move Location page 5-5
Store Location page 5-5
Place Info page 5-6
Add to Route page 5-15
Nearby Places page 4-6
Store Location page 6-2
Delete page 6-21
Incident Detail page 7-8
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Index
DESTINATION SCREEN
<DEST> Change Region page 4-2
Street Address page 4-4
Places page 4-5
Home page 4-11
Address Book page 4-12
Previous Destinations page 4-13
Delete Destination page 4-22
Next Page Previous Start Point page 4-14
Stored Routes page 4-15
Phone Number page 4-16
Freeway Entrance/Exit page 4-17
Intersection page 4-18
City Center page 4-19
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Index
ROUTE SCREEN
<ROUTE> Cancel Route/Resume Route page 5-13
Edit/Add to Route page 5-14
Route Info page 5-19
Guidance Settings Guidance Voice page 5-21
Guidance Volume page 5-21
Traffic Announcement page 5-21
Recalculate page 5-22
Detour page 5-23
Traffic Detour page 5-23
Route Settings Basic Route Type page 5-25
Other Routing Choices page 5-25
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Index
SETTING SCREEN
<SETTING> Navigation Address Book page 6-9
Map View page 3-13
Map Icons page 3-18
Guidance Settings page 5-27
Route Settings page 5-25
Traffic Info Settings page 7-8
Weather Info Settings page 7-17
Speed Limit Info page 8-6
Others page 8-7
Delete Stored Information page 8-10
Delete All Previous Destinations page 8-10
Delete All Previous Start Point page 8-10
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Index
<SETTING> Navigation Reset All Navigation Settings to Default page 8-10

Navigation page 8-5
Audio page 8-2
Phone page 8-2
Bluetooth page 8-2
Volume & Beeps page 8-11
Rear Display page 8-2
ECO DRIVE page 8-2
Driver Assistance page 8-2
Display Display Adjustment page 8-3
Color Theme page 8-5
Clock page 8-12
Others Comfort page 8-2
Language & Units page 8-13
Voice Recognition page 9-15
Camera page 8-2
Sonar page 8-2
Image Viewer page 8-2
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Index
INFORMATION SCREEN
<INFO> Energy Flow Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Fuel Economy Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Tire pressure Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Maintenance Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Where am I? page 7-3
Traffic Info page 7-3
Weather Info page 7-9
Map Update page 7-18
Navigation Version page 7-20
Others GPS Position page 7-20
Voice Recognition page 9-1
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Index
Number C D
2D map.............................................. 3-2, 3-5 Canceling route....................................... 2-23 Delete destination................................... 4-22
Canceling/reactivating route.................... 5-13 Delete stored items................................. 8-10
Changing BirdviewTM angle ..................... 3-16 Deleting all stored items ......................... 6-21
A Changing map view................................. 3-11 Deleting individual item on map ............. 6-21
About map data .................................... 10-16
Changing region ....................................... 4-2 Deleting stored item ............................... 6-19
About route guidance................................ 5-7
Changing scale of map ............................. 3-8 Deleting stored item individually............. 6-19
Address book.......................................... 10-2
Character (letters and numbers) Destination screen .................................... 4-2
Adjusting voice guidance volume ............ 2-25 input screen............................................ 2-16 Destination weather on suggested
Alternate Command Mode .......................... 9-9 Characteristics of liquid crystal route screen ........................................... 7-16
Automatic reroute ................................... 10-3 display.................................................. 10-20 Detailed Map Coverage Areas (MCA) for
Automatically Clock settings ......................................... 8-12 navigation system................................... 10-7
display warnings/watches....................... 7-17 Command Lists (Alternate Detour .................................................... 10-3
Avoid area .............................................. 10-2 command mode) ...................................... 9-24 Directions provided and distances to
Command lists (Standard mode) .............. 9-21 guide points ......................................... 10-10
B Confirming how to use
voice commands .............................. 9-2, 9-11
Display adjustment ................................... 8-3
Display of current vehicle location .......... 10-4
Basic operations (Troubleshooting) ......... 11-3
Confirming route .............................. 5-3, 5-19 Display settings ........................................ 8-3
Basics of voice guidance....................... 10-10
Control buttons and functions................... 2-2 Display urgent traffic information .............. 7-5
Before starting ........................ 2-27, 9-4, 9-13
Control panel (Type A)............................... 2-2 Displaying current vehicle location............ 3-4
BirdviewTM .............................................. 10-3
Control panel (Type B)............................... 2-3 Displaying how to operate voice
BirdviewTM (3D) map .......................... 3-3, 3-7
Control Panel (Type C)............................... 2-5 recognition system..................................... 9-9
Building graphics...................................... 3-3
Current location map screen ................... 2-18 Displaying map icons.............................. 3-18
Current vehicle location .......................... 10-4 Displaying small turn arrow on map ....... 5-29
Customer assistance (Troubleshooting) ... 11-2 Displaying weather information screen.... 7-10
Customizing Nearby Places ....................... 8-8
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Index
E H M
Editing address book ................................ 6-9 How to handle display .......................... 10-20 Maintenance of display ......................... 10-21
Editing avoid area ................................... 6-17 How to input letters and numbers........... 2-16 Map data .............................................. 10-16
Editing route ........................................... 5-14 How to order map data updates ........... 10-16 Map menu screen ................................... 2-18
Editing stored home and address ............. 6-9 How to store home location .................... 2-20 Map scale ............................................... 3-10
Editing stored route ................................ 6-15 How to use this manual ............................ 1-2 Map scrolling information ....................... 3-19
Editing stored tracking ............................ 6-16 How to view map screen ......................... 2-24 Map symbols .......................................... 3-21
End-user terms ..................................... 10-17 Map types................................................. 3-2
Example of touch panel operation........... 2-15 Map update ............................................ 7-18
I Map view settings................................... 3-13
Incorrect display of vehicle position ........ 10-5
Menu screen and operation method........ 2-11
F INFINITI controller with
Menu screens and their purposes ........... 2-11
Features of this navigation system .......... 10-2 Directional buttons ................................... 2-6
Minor adjustment of home or
Finding address ........................................ 4-4 INFINITI controller without
stored address........................................ 6-10
Finding place ............................................ 4-5 Directional buttons ................................... 2-6
Moving location of destination .................. 5-5
For safe operation..................................... 1-2 INFINITI voice recognition ................. 2-27, 9-2
Moving map.............................................. 3-5
Functions disabled while driving ............... 2-9 Info on route............................................. 7-4
Information screen .................................... 7-2
Initialization............................................... 9-4 N
G Navigation setting ..................................... 8-5
Giving voice commands .......... 2-28, 9-4, 9-14
Guidance screen settings .......................... 5-9 L Navigation system status screen ............... 2-8
Nearby traffic Info. .................................... 7-5
Guidance screens and preview mode ........ 5-7 Language and unit settings..................... 8-13
Notes on voice guidance ....................... 10-13
Guidance settings ................................... 5-21 Language settings................................... 8-13
Notes on XM NavTraffic® information .... 10-14
Laser product............................................ 1-3
Notes on XM
List screen .............................................. 2-14
NavWeatherTM information .................... 10-15
Looking at information on map ............... 3-18
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Index
Number input screen .............................. 2-17 Route guidance ............................ 10-2, 10-10 Setting map orientation .......................... 3-14
Route guidance settings.......................... 5-27 Setting point on map .............................. 4-21
Route screen........................................... 5-12 Setting previous destination ................... 4-13
O Setting previous start point..................... 4-14
Operating maps ...................................... 2-24
Setting voice guidance ............................ 2-25
Operating with center dial......................... 3-9 S Setting voice guidance at intersections ... 5-28
Operating with control panel..................... 3-4 Safety information .................................... 1-2
Settings keyboard layout of character
Operating with touch Scrolled location map screen .................. 2-19 input screen.............................................. 8-8
panel operation ............................... 3-5, 3-10 Searching for destinations ...................... 2-21 Settings long range map view ................. 3-15
Operating with ZOOM buttons................... 3-8 Searching for detour route taking traffic Settings screen ......................................... 8-2
Other navigation settings .......................... 8-7 information into consideration ................ 5-23
Speaker adaptation.................................. 9-15
Other settings ......................................... 3-12 Searching from address book ................. 4-12
Speed limit indication on map .................. 8-6
Selecting route ......................................... 5-3
Standard mode .......................................... 9-2
Set average speeds................................. 5-30
P Setting alternate command mode............. 9-15
Start menu.............................................. 2-13
Places of interest (places) directory......... 10-2 Starting route guidance ................... 2-22, 5-2
Setting by phone number ....................... 4-16
Procedures after setting destination.......... 5-2 Starting system......................................... 2-8
Setting city center................................... 4-19
Steering wheel switches............................ 2-7
Setting color theme .................................. 8-5
Storing avoid area .................................... 6-7
R Setting conditions for route calculation... 5-25
Storing current vehicle location................. 6-3
Recalculate route .................................... 5-22 Setting destination.................................. 2-21
Storing home location/address ............... 2-20
Reference symbols .................................... 1-2 Setting detour route................................ 5-23
Storing location ................................. 5-5, 6-2
Repeating voice guidance...................... 10-13 Setting freeway entrance/exit.................. 4-17
Storing location by moving map................ 6-4
Reset all navigation settings to default ... 8-10 Setting from stored routes ...................... 4-15
Storing location by searching.................... 6-2
Road color .............................................. 3-22 Setting home as destination ................... 4-11
Storing route ............................................ 6-5
Route calculation .................................... 10-8 Setting intersection................................. 4-18
Storing tracked route ................................ 6-6
Route calculation and visual Setting left screen display....................... 3-17
guidance (Troubleshooting) ..................... 11-6 Setting map color ................................... 3-16
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Index
Switching estimated arrival time Viewing GPS current

display.................................................... 5-29 location information................................ 7-20
System feedback announcement modes ... 9-15 Viewing information about current
vehicle location......................................... 7-3
Viewing information about
T searched location...................................... 5-6
Touch panel operation ............................ 2-15 Viewing navigation system
TOUCH SCREEN OPERATION ..................... 2-10 version information ................................. 7-20
Traffic information................................. 11-10 Voice command examples ................ 9-5, 9-18
Traffic information on map ............... 3-22, 7-6 Voice guidance........................................ 10-3
Traffic information settings........................ 7-8 Voice guidance (Troubleshooting) ............ 11-8
Transferring information to/from Voice guidance during route guidance....... 5-7
Address Book ......................................... 6-23 Voice recognition (Troubleshooting)......... 11-9
Turning voice guidance ON/OFF............... 2-25 Volume adjustment ................................. 8-11
U W
Unit settings ........................................... 8-14 What is GPS (Global
Using controls to adjust values, Positioning System)?............................... 10-4
levels, etc. .............................................. 2-12 When gray road is displayed on map...... 10-8
Using voice
recognition system.................. 2-27, 9-4, 9-13
X
XM NavTraffic® information ..................... 10-2
V
Vehicle icon (Troubleshooting)................. 11-4
Viewing available traffic information ......... 7-3
Viewing available weather information ...... 7-9
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INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOREWORD

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Viewing navigation system Traffic information........................ 11-10

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL NOTE: SAFETY INFORMATION

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Required XM® Radio and XM NavWeatherTM

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CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS *

Turn to highlight an item on the

Push to display the vehicle, traffic,

Push multiple times to display audio

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Push to return to the previous screen.

Push to hear the current guidance for a

Push to access the system settings.

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map scale. used to apply the setting. equipment.

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CONTROL PANEL (Type C) *

Push to access the system settings.

Push to access the guidance control

Push to display the map. While follow-

Push to return to the previous screen.

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tioner status, fuel economy or naviga- INFINITI CONTROLLER *

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The center dial can also be used to

STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES Type B Type D

Tilt to highlight an item on the screen

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Use to switch the audio mode (source).

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above appears. FUNCTIONS DISABLED WHILE DRIVING

When a route to the destination is not set

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To ensure safe driving, some functions . Home

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MENU SCREEN AND OPERATION METHOD INFO:

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USING CONTROLS TO ADJUST VALUES, LEVELS, ETC.

With directional buttons

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. These same adjustments can also be

Without directional buttons

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Available setting items LIST SCREEN

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Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll the list or

When the item is touched, the next screen

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1. Touch the letter or number.

2. Push <ENTER>. The highlighted charac-

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4. After finishing the entry, highlight [List] NUMBER INPUT SCREEN