Infiniti NAVIGATION 2008 User Manual
INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM
HELPDESK CONTACT INFORMATION
For assistance or inquiries about the
INFINITI Navigation System, or to order
updated mapping DVD-ROMs or additional
DVD-ROMs, contact the INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK at:
. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2082, Burlingame,
CA 94011
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www.infiniti.ca
. PHONE: 1-800-777-0325
. HOURS: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(Pacific Time)
INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
For assistance or inquiries about the
INFINITI warranty, service or general questions, contact the INFINITI Consumer Affairs
Department at:
For U.S. customers
1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers
1-800-361-4792
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing an INFINITI
vehicle.
This user’s manual is for the navigation
system only. This manual contains operating instructions for the INFINITI Navigation
System offered in your INFINITI vehicle.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure
safe operation of the navigation system.
. Because of possible specification
changes and optional equipment, sections of this manual may not apply to
your vehicle.
. All information, specifications and il-
lustrations in this manual are those in
effect at the time of printing. INFINITI
reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without
notice.
. Do not remove this manual from the
vehicle when selling this vehicle. The
next user of this navigation system may
need the manual.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
How to use this manual ................... 1-2
For safe operation............................ 1-2
Safety information ........................... 1-3
Laser product ................ .................. 1-4
2. Getting started
Control buttons and functions .......... 2-2
Start-up screen ................................ 2-4
Menu screen types and how to
operate........................ .................. .. 2-5
Functions disabled while driving .... 2-11
Operating maps ............................. 2-12
Storing your home location/
address ......................................... 2-18
Setting a destination ..................... 2-26
Setting the voice guidance............. 2-32
3 Map settings
Map types .......................... ............. 3-2
Switching the map view ................... 3-4
Moving a map ................................. 3-7
Changing the scale of a map ......... 3-12
Other settings for the map
screen ........................................... 3-15
Map icons ..................................... 3-22
4 Setting a destination
Destination screen ........................ ... 4-2
Setting a street address/
residence as the destination ............ 4-3
Setting a stored location as the
destination .................................... 4-18
Setting a facility as the
destination .................................... 4-27
Operations after setting a
destination .................................... 4-44
5 Route guidance
Procedures after setting a
destination ...................................... 5-2
About route guidance .................. .... 5-7
Route setting ................................. 5-10
Setting conditions for the route
calculation.............................. ....... 5-11
Change/edit route ......................... 5-15
Confirming a route......................... 5-26
Route guidance settings................. 5-30
Deleting/reactivating a route.......... 5-36
6 Storing a location/route
Storing a location .................. .......... 6-2
Storing a route ............ .................. 6-12
Storing a tracked route .................. 6-14
Editing the address book ............... 6-15
Deleting a stored item ................... 6-28
Customizing nearby places ............ 6-34
7 Viewing technical information
Viewing information about current
vehicle location .......... .................. ... 7-2
Viewing GPS current location
information...................................... 7-3
Viewing navigation system version
information...................................... 7-4
8 Other settings
Settings screen................................ 8-2
Display settings .......... .................. ... 8-3
System settings .... .................. ......... 8-6
Map color settings......................... 8-12
Adjusting the current vehicle
location ......................................... 8-13
Reset all navigation settings to
default........................................... 8-15
9 General system information
Features of this navigation system ... 9-2
Current vehicle location ........ ........... 9-4
Route calculation .................... ......... 9-9
Route guidance.......... .................. .. 9-11
Map DVD-ROM ............................... 9-16
How to handle the display ............. 9-20
10 Troubleshooting guide
Customer assistance ...................... 10-2
Basic operations ............................ 10-3
Vehicle icon................................... 10-4
Map DVD-ROM ............................... 10-6
Route calculation and visual
guidance ...... .................. ............... 10-7
Voice guidance ................ .............. 10-9
1 Introduction
How to use this manual ................................... 1-2
For safe operation ........................................... 1-2
Reference symbols....................................... 1-2
Safety information ........................................... 1-3
Laser product .................................................. 1-4
1. Introduction
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual uses special words, symbols
and icons, organized by function.
Please refer to the following items and
familiarize yourself with them.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal
injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION!
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
NOTE:
This indicates an item to help you understand
and maximize the performance of your vehicle.
If ignored, it may lead to a malfunction or poor
performance.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS
INFO:
This indicates information that is necessary for
efficient use of your vehicle or accessories.
Reference page:
This indicates the title and page that you
should refer to.
<>:
This indicates a button on the control
panel.
[]:
This indicates a key/item displayed on the
screen.
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1. Introduction
SAFETY INFORMATION
This system is primarily designed to help
you reach your destination, and it also
performs other functions as outlined in this
manual. However, you, the driver, must use
the system safely and properly. Information concerning road conditio ns, traffic
signs and the availability of services may
not always be up-to-date. The system is not
a substitute for safe, proper and legal
driving.
Before using the navigation system, please
read the following safety information. Always use the system as outlined in this
manual.
WARNING:
. When the driver wants to operate the
navigation system or use the INFINITI
controller, first park the vehicle in a safe
location and set the parking brake. Operating the system while driving can distract
the driver and may result in a serious
accident.
. Do not rely on route guidance alone. Always
be sure that all driving maneuvers are legal
and safe in order to avoid accidents.
. Do not disassemble or modify this system.
If you do, it may result in accidents, fire or
electrical shock.
. Do not use this system if you notice any
malfunctions such as a frozen screen or the
lack of sound. Continued use of the system
may result in accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
. If you notice any foreign objects in the
system hardware, spill liquid on the system
or notice smoke or a smell coming from it,
stop using the system immediately and
contact an INFINITI dealer. Ignoring such
conditions may lead to accidents, fire or
electrical shock.
CAUTION!
. Do not keep the navigation system running
with the engine stopped. Doing so may
discharge the vehicle battery. When you use
the navigation system, always keep the
engine running.
. 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.
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1. Introduction
LASER PRODUCT
This navigation system is certified as a
Class 1 laser product.
The navigation system complies with DHHS
Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J.
WARNING:
. Do not disassemble or modify this system.
There are no user serviceable parts in this
navigation system.
. If maintenance, adjustments and opera-
tions other than those specified in this
manual are attempted, injury due to laser
radiation and exposure could occur.
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2 Getting started
Control buttons and functions...........................2-2
Control panel .............................................. 2-2
INFINITI controller ........................................ 2-3
Start-up screen................................................ 2-4
Menu screen types and how to operate ............. 2-5
Menu screens and their purposes ................. 2-5
Using controls to adjust values, levels,
etc. ............................................................ 2-7
Map menu screen ........................................ 2-8
Functions disabled while driving ..................... 2-11
Operating maps............................................. 2-12
How to view map screen ............................ 2-12
Map screen types ...................................... 2-13
Switching map view ...................................2-14
Moving around within a map ...................... 2-16
Changing the scale of a map ......................2-17
Storing your home location/address................ 2-18
How to store your home............................. 2-18
Character (letter and number) input
screen ...................................................... 2-21
Phone number input screen ........................ 2-23
List screen ................................................ 2-25
Setting a destination...................................... 2-26
Searching for a destination......................... 2-26
Starting route guidance.............................. 2-29
Deleting a route ........................................ 2-31
Setting the voice guidance ............................. 2-32
Turning voice guidance on/off..................... 2-32
Adjusting voice guidance volume ................ 2-33
2. Getting started
CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL
1
&
<DEST> :
Push to enter a destination. Various
methods for entering a destination are
available.
“4. Setting a destination”
2
&
<MAP> :
Push to display the current location
map screen.
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3
&
<ROUTE> :
Push to access guidance control func-
tions (guidance cancellation, route
priority, waypoint setting on the route,
etc.).
4
&
<DAY/NIGHT> :
Push to switch between the day screen
and the night screen. Push and hold to
turn the display on and off.
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5
&
<TRIP> :
Push to display the trip computer. Refer
to the Owner’s Manual of your vehicle.
6
&
<SETTING> :
Push to access the system settings.
7
&
<ZOOM IN>,<ZOOM OUT>:
Push to switch to the zoom mode to
change the map scale.
8
&
INFINITI controller:
Push to highlight an item on the
screen, select the highlighted item,
move on the map, etc.
INFINITI CONTROLLER
1
&
<ENTER>:
Push to select the highlighted item on
the screen.
2
&
Main directional buttons:
Use to move across the map, highlight
an item on the screen or adjust a
setting (volume, brightness, etc.).
3
&
Additional directional buttons:
Use to move across the map or high-
light an item on the character input
screen.
4
&
Center dial:
Turn to highlight an item on the screen
or adjust a setting.
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5
&
<BACK> :
Push to return to the previous screen.
In a settings screen, this button can
also be used to apply the setting.
6
&
<VOICE>:
Push to repeat voice guidance for a
guide point.
INFO:
If <BACK> needs to be pushed to apply the
setting in a settings screen, this manual will
explicitly include a step for this procedure.
Otherwise, pushing <BACK> returns you to the
previous screen.
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START-UP SCREEN
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1. The navigation system starts when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or
ON position.
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2. As the start-up screen is displayed,
read the precautions carefully, highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>.
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MENU SCREEN TYPES AND HOW TO
OPERATE
MENU SCREENS AND THEIR PURPOSES
Push <DEST>, <ROUTE>, <PHONE>, <INFO>,
<TRIP> or <SETTING> to display the corresponding menu screen.
How to select a menu item
Example: <DEST> screen
1. Turn the center dial clockwise or
counterclockwise or push the up or
down button of the main directional
buttons. An item is highlighted accordingly.
2. To select the preferred menu item,
highlight the item and push <ENTER>.
INFO:
Some items in the menu contain further
details, which are displayed on the right
side of the screen when the menu item is
highlighted. This allows you to preview
details of the item. These details appear
only on the menu screen displayed by
pushing <DEST>.
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3. Depending on the item you selected, a
detailed menu screen, a character input
screen or a setting screen, etc. is
displayed. On the screen displayed,
make adjustments, input information,
etc. accordingly.
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4. Push <BACK> to return to the previous
screen without applying any changes.
Push <MAP> to return to the current
location map screen without applying
any changes.
INFO:
Depending on the menu selected, pushing
<MAP> may not return you to the current
location map screen.
USING CONTROLS TO ADJUST VALUES, LEVELS, ETC.
There are two main methods you can use
to control the navigation system: the
center dial and the main directional
buttons. Use these controls to adjust the
volume of phone and voice guidance, the
display brightness, etc.
How to adjust
1. Highlight the preferred setting item and
push <ENTER>. The color of the corre-
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sponding adjustment item changes.
2. Use one of the controls, and the value
or bar indicating levels increases or
decreases accordingly.
3. Push <ENTER> or <BACK> to apply the
setting.
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MAP MENU SCREEN
Push <ENTER> while the current location
map screen or a scrolled map screen is
displayed to display the menu corresponding to that screen.
This menu allows you to quickly use
helpful functions, such as setting a destination easily and searching for Points of
Interest nearby.
To select a menu item, use the method
described in “Menu screen types and how
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to operate”.
Current location map screen
If <ENTER> is pushed while the current
location map screen is displayed, the
following options are available.
. Store Location:
Allows you to store the current vehicle
location in the Address Book. The
stored location can be retr ieved as
necessary to set it as a destination
(waypoint).
“STORING A LOCATION” (page 6-2)
. Nearby:
Allows you to search for points of
interest near the current vehicle location, such as rest aurants and gas
stations, etc.
“SETTING A NEARBY PLACE”
(page 4-41)
. Map View:
Switches the map type. It is used to
switch between Plan View and Bird-
TM
view
. Heading:
Switches the orientation of the map.
“North Up” or “Heading Up” are the
available options.
. Landmark Icons:
Allows you to display certain points of
interest near the current vehicle location on the map, such as restaurants
and gas stations, etc.
and set the left screen display.
“SWITCHING THE MAP VIEW”
(page 3-4)
“SETTINGS OF HEADING/LONG
RANGE MAP VIEW” (page 3-15)
“DISPLAYING LANDMARK ICONS”
(page 3-22)
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. Store Tracking:
Allows you to store in the Address Book
the route that you have travelled from
the starting point to the current location.
“STORING A TRACKED ROUTE”
(page 6-14)
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Scrolled location map screen
If <ENTER> is pushed while a scrolled map
screen is displayed, the following options
are available.
. New Dest:
Allows you to set the destination to the
location where you pushed <ENTER>.If
a destination is already set, the location will be set as the new destination.
“SETTING FROM MAP” (page 4-16)
. Add to Route:
Allows you to set the location where
you pushed <ENTER> as the destination
or a waypoint.
This is available only when the suggested route is already set.
“Setting a destination or waypoint” (page 5-20)
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. Nearby:
Allows you to search for points of
interest near the location where you
pushed <ENTER> and set it as a
destination or waypoint.
Use the same search method as the
one for POI.
“SETTING A NEARBY PLACE”
(page 4-41)
. Store Location:
Allows you to store the location where
you pushed <ENTER> in the Address
Book. The stor ed location can be
retrieved to set it as a destination or
waypoint.
“STORING A LOCATION” (page 6-2)
. Delete:
Allows you to delete a stored location,
destination or waypoint. To delete it,
place the cross pointer over the corresponding icon, push <ENTER>, highlight
[Delete] and push <ENTER> again.
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FUNCTIONS DISABLED WHILE DRIVING
To ensure safe driving, some functions
cannot be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not
available while driving will be “grayedout” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then
operate the navigation system.
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OPERATING MAPS
HOW TO VIEW MAP SCREEN
The navigation system displays various
information on the map screen.
Screen information
1
&
Vehicle icon:
Indicates the current vehicle location
and the direction that you are traveling.
2
&
3
&
Guide point:
Indicates a guide point on the route.
GPS indicator:
Indicates the GPS reception condition
of signals from the satellites.
*
Green: accurate positioning is possible
*
Gray: accurate positioning is not
possible
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4
&
5
&
6
&
7
&
8
&
Remaining time and distance to
the destination:
Indicates the remaining time and distance to the destination.
Suggested route:
Appears in bold yellow during route
guidance.
/ Direction indicator:
Indicates the direction of the map.
Scale indicator:
Indicates the scale of the map.
Arrow and distance:
Appears on the upper left corner of the
screen when the suggested route is set.
Indicates the distance to the next guide
point and the turning direction at that
guide point. This function can be turned
on or off.
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INFO:
.
Roads with a width of 10 ft (3 m) or less may
not be displayed on the map.
.
The system may require a long time for
positioning. The GPS indicator may remain
gray for 3 to 4 minutes after the system is
started. This is not a malfunction.
MAP SCREEN TYPES
Two types of map views are available: Plan
View and Birdview
TM
.
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Plan View
Plan View displays the map in a 2dimensional environment similar to a road
map.
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Birdview
BirdviewTMdisplays the view from an
elevated perspective. In Birdview
easy to recognize an image of the route
because it provides a panoramic view over
a long distance.
TM
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TM
,itis
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SWITCHING MAP VIEW
1. Push <ENTER> while the current location
map screen is displayed.
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2. Highlight [Map View] and push
<ENTER>.
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3. Highlight the preferred map view and
push <ENTER>. The indicator of the
selected map view illuminates.
“SWITCHING THE MAP VIEW”
(page 3-4)
4. Push <MAP> to return to the current
location map screen.
INFO:
.
When you select a map view, a preview of
that view is displayed on the right side of
the screen.
.
You can also switch the map view using the
following procedure.
1)
Push <SETTING>.
2)
Highlight [Navigation ] and push
<ENTER>.
3)
Highlight [Map View] and push <ENTER>.
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MOVING AROUND WITHIN A MAP
You can manually move across the map to
view the surrounding areas or a preferred
location.
1. Push one of the main directional
buttons or additional directional buttons corresponding to the direction that
you want to move across the map. Hold
down the button to continuously move
across the map in that direction. Once
you start moving on the map, the cross
pointer appears.
2. Returning to the current location map
screen
Push <MAP> or <BACK> to return to the
current location map screen, and the
cross pointer disappears.
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CHANGING THE SCALE OF A MAP
Push <ZOOM IN> or <ZOOM OUT>. A scale
appears on the left 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 seconds.
INFO:
Free zoom
.
Push and hold <ZOOM IN> or <ZOOM OUT>
to change the map scale in smaller steps
(free zoom). Once the free zoom has been
utilized, push <ZOOM IN> or <ZOOM OUT> to
change the map scale in smaller steps.
.
The free zoom is also available by turning
the center dial after pushing <ZOOM IN> or
<ZOOM OUT>.
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STORING YOUR HOME LOCATION/ADDRESS
HOW TO STORE YOUR HOME
If your home location is already stored in
the Address Book, it can be easily retrieved
to set the route to your home.
The procedure to store your home location
isthesameasforstoringanyother
location.
“4. Setting a destination”
As an example, the procedure for storing
your home location by searching for a
destination by address is described here.
1. Push <DEST>.
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2. Highlight [Address Book] and push
<ENTER>.
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3. Highlight [Home Location (Add New)]
and push <ENTER>.
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4. A confirmation message is displayed.
Confirm the contents of the message,
highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.
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5. Highlight [Street Address] and push
<ENTER>. A character input screen is
displayed.
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6. Enter the address of your home, high-
light [OK] and push <ENTER>.
The map screen is displayed.
“SETTING A STREET ADDRESS”
(page 4-3)
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7. Pushing the main directional buttons or
the additional buttons, adjust your
home location if necessary.
8. After adjusting the location, push
<ENTER>.
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9. A message is displayed and your home
location is stored.
10.Push <MAP> to return to the current
location map screen.
The home icon is displayed on the map.
INFO:
You can also perform the same setting by
pushing <SETTING> and selecting [Navigation].
“STORING A LOCATION BY SEARCHING”
(page 6-2)
CHARACTER (letter and number)
INPUT SCREEN
You will have to enter alphanumeric
characters when setting a destination,
searching for a facility or editing the stored
locations, etc.
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1. Use the center dial, main directional
buttons or additional directional buttons to highlight a character on the
displayed keyboard.
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2. Push <ENTER>. The highlighted charac-
ter is entered.
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3. Push <BACK>, or highlight [ ] and
push <ENTER> to delete the last character entered.
Push and hold <BACK> to delete all the
characters entered.
Highlight [
enter a space.
] and push <ENTER> to
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4. After finishing the entry, highlight [OK]
and push <ENTER>.
INFO:
You can push <B ACK> to return to the
previous screen, but only after deleting all
the characters entered.
PHONE NUMBER INPUT SCREEN
You can enter a phone number as a search
method to look for a point of interest.
INFO:
Only the locations included in the database in
the map DVD-ROM can be searched by the
phone number.
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1. Use the center dial, main directional
buttons or additional directional buttons to highlight a number on the
displayed keyboard.
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2. Push <ENTER>. The highlighted number
is entered.
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