Infiniti QX4 User's Manual
ThankyouforpurchasinganINFINITIautomobile. This user’s manual is for the navigation
system only. This manual contains operating
instructionsfortheINFINITINavigation System
offered in the INFINITI QX4.
Pleaseread thismanualcarefully toensuresafe
operation of the navigation system.
O Please read your vehicle’s owner’s manual
first.
O Donotremove this manual fromthevehicle
when selling this vehicle. The next user of
this navigation system may need the
manual.
O Because of possible specificationchanges,
parts of this manual may not apply to your
vehicle.
O All information, specifications and illustra-
tionsinthis manualarethose ineffectatthe
time of printing. INFINITI reservesthe right
to change specifications or design at any
time without notice.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1-1
HOW DOES THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK? ............................ 2-1
WHAT FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM? .... 3-1
HOW DO I OPERATE THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM?.......................... 4-1
HOW DO I PROGRAM A DESTINATION?................................................. 5-1
HOW DO I USE THE POINT OF INTEREST (POI) FEATURE? ......................... 6-1
HOW DO I USE THE ADDRESS BOOK FEATURE?...................................... 7-1
HOW DO I USE THE AVOID AREA FEATURE? .......................................... 8-1
HOW DO I USE THE AUTOMATIC RE-ROUTING FEATURE? .......................... 9-1
HOW DO I USE THE VOICE GUIDANCE FEATURE?................................... 10-1
HOW DO I ADJUST THE DISPLAY? ..................................................... 11-1
HOW DO I OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS?............. 12-1
INFORMATION ON MAP DATA DISKS .................................................. 13-1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................. 14-1
INDEX ........................................................................................ 15-1
How to use this manual.............................. 1-2
For safe operation ................................. 1-2
Reference symbols................................. 1-2
Safety note.................................................. 1-2
1 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS
MANUAL
This manual uses special words and icons, organized by function. Please refertothe following items and familiarize yourself with them.
The display and control panel are combined.
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 couldcause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
NOTE:
Thisindicates an itemto helpyouunder-
standthe maximum performanceof your
vehicle. If ignored,itmayleadtoa malfunction or poor performance.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS
INFO:
This indicates information necessary for effi-
cient use of your vehicle or accessories.
DEST button
This is a button on the control panel.
View key
Thisisaselect key on the screen.Byselecting this key you can proceed to the
next function.
SAFETY NOTE
This system is primarily designed to help you
reachyour destination,andalso performsother
functions as outlined in thismanual.However,
you,thedriver,mustusethesystemsafelyand
properly. Information concerning road conditions, traffic signs and the availability of services may not always beup-to-date.The sys-
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tem 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
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Whenthedriver operatesthenavigation system or uses the joystick
(screenfunction), firstparkthe vehicle in a safe place and set the
parking brake. Using the system
while driving can distract the
driver and may result in a serious
accident. Destinations cannot be
set while the vehicle is in motion.
O
Do not rely on voice guidance
alone.Always besurethat alldriving maneuvers may be made
legally and safely to avoid an accident.
O
Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electrical
shock.
O
Do not use this system if you notice any malfunctionsuchasafrozen screen or lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accident, fire, or electrical
shock.
O
In case you notice any foreign object in the system hardware or as
spilled liquid, or notice smoke or
a smell coming from it, stop using
the system immediately and contactyournearestINFINITI retailer.
Ignoringsuchconditionsmay lead
INTRODUCTION
to accidents, fire, or electrical
shock.
NOTE:
Some states/provinces may have laws
limiting the use of video screens while
driving. Use this system only where legal.
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2 HOW DOES THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
What is a navigation system?..................... 2-2
About the navigation system ................ 2-2
What is GPS (Global Positioning
System)? .................................................... 2-2
Accuracy of positioning ......................... 2-2
Positioning adjustment.......................... 2-3
Receiving signals from GPS satellites... 2-3
Display of GPS information ................... 2-3
Detailed map coverage areas (MCA) for the
navigation system........................................ 2-4
HOW DOES THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
WHAT IS A NAVIGATION
SYSTEM?
ABOUT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This navigation systemcombines the data obtained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and
from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites to calculate thecurrentlocation of the vehicle. This position is then displayed on the
screen, allowing route guidance to a destination.
WHAT IS GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)?
GPSisa systemdevelopedand operatedbythe
U.S. government, covering the entire planet.
This navigation system receives three or more
different radio signals from NAVSTAR (GPS
satellites), orbiting the earth 13,049 miles
(21,000 km) above ground. The data from different sets of signals will be trigonometrically
calculated to obtain the position of the vehicle.
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INFO:
The tracking center in the US controls signals
transmitted from GPS satellites. This control
sometimes results in reduced accuracy or no
signal received at all.
ACCURACY OF POSITIONING
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The color of the GPS Indicator on the upper left corner of the screen indicates positioning as follows:
O Green: When positioning is possible and
accurate
O Yellow: When positioning is possible but
not accurate
O Gray: When positioning is not possible
HOW DOES THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
INFO:
For approximately 3 or 4 minutes after system
startup, the GPS indicator
even if accurate positioning is possible.
remains gray,
POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT
When the system judges that the vehicle position information is not accurate based on vehicle speed and gyrosensor data calculations,
the system will adjust the vehicle position information using GPS signals.
RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM
GPS SATELLITES
Sometimes,satellitereception isweak.Thefollowing are places where signals tend to be
weak:
O Insidetunnelsandparking lots in buildings
O Areas with numerous tall buildings
O Under multi-layered highways
O In a dense forest
Vehicles in these areas may not receive GPS
signals (Indicator color: gray).
INFO:
The antenna for GPS is located in the instru-
ment panel inside the vehicle. Do not place
any object, especially mobile phones or
transceivers, on the instrument panel.
Because the strength of the GPSsignalsis approximately one billionth of that of TV waves;
phones and transceivers will decrease the
strength or may totally disrupt the signals.
DISPLAY OF GPS INFORMATION
This system displays GPS information.
Please refer to “GPS information display” on
page 11-13.
NOTE:
Directional guidance provided by the
navigationsystemdoesnot take carpool
lane driving into consideration, especially when carpool lanes are separated
from other road lanes.
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HOW DOES THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
DETAILED MAP COVERAGE
AREAS (MCA) FOR THE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Thissystemis designed to helpyoureachyour
destination, and also performs other functions
as outlined in this manual. However, you, the
driver, must use the system safely and properly. Information concerning road conditions,
trafficsignsand the availabilityofservicesmay
not always be up-to-date. The system is not a
substitute for safe, proper, and legal driving.
Map data covers select metropolitan areas in
the United States.
Map data consists of map CD-ROM MCA1 to
MCA9. For information about map CD-ROMs,
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Map data includes 2 types of areas: “Map coverage areas” providing all detailed road data
and other areas showing main roads only.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Detailed map data is not available in
many areas and is generally limited to
select major metropolitan areas.
The route calculation may not be made on the
border of themap coverage area and the other
areas.
When driving from one map coverage area
(MCA) into another: No map information is
displayed on the screen when the vehicle is
driven past the mapping border into the new
area. Only the vehicle position is displayedon
the screen. The screen will become gray indicating that you are outside the MCA covered
by the mapping CD. Replace the current map
CD with the new map CD that contains the information for the new area in which you are
driving.Map informationwillthen bedisplayed
on the screen for the new area.
NOTE:
Waypoints and destinations cannot be
set for positions outside of a map coverage area. Once the new map CD is installed, you will needto re-program the
waypoints and final destination.
HOW DOES THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
Map Coverage Area (MCA) 1
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 2
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 3
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 4
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 5
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 6
INFO:
Map data also contains part of theinformation
about the vicinity of Detroit.
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 7
INFO:
Map data also contains part of theinformation
about the vicinity of Philadelphia.
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 8
INFO:
Map data also contains part of theinformation
about the vicinity of New York City.
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Map Coverage Area (MCA) 9
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3 WHAT FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INFINITI
NAVIGATION SYSTEM?
Route guidance............................................ 3-2
Point of Interest (POI) directory ................ 3-2
Address book.............................................. 3-2
Avoid area.................................................... 3-2
Automatic re-route...................................... 3-3
Detour.......................................................... 3-3
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Birdview
Voice guidance............................................ 3-4
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WHAT FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM?
ROUTE GUIDANCE
The main feature of the Infiniti Navigation System is Visual and Audio Route Guidance in selected detailed map coverageareas. Utilizing a
network of GPS (Global Positioning System)
satellites, the Infiniti Navigation System tracks
yourlocationon themapand directsyouwhere
you want to go.
Once you program a destination covered by a
detailed map, the Infiniti Navigation System
will determine a route from your current location to your destination. The moving map display and turn-by-turn voice commands helps
the driver determine upcoming turns.
Thisfeaturecan be especiallyhelpfulinfinding
unfamiliarlocationsor businesses. Thesystem
may be unable to set a destination and/orcalculate distance when a destination is outside
adetailedmapcoveragearea. Additionally, audio route guidance may not be available if the
destination is outside adetailed map coverage
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area. For more information on howtoprogram
a destination, please refer to section 5.
POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
DIRECTORY
The Infiniti Navigation Systemoffers an extensive Point of Interest directory in detailed map
coverage areas. Thisdirectory includes a wide
variety of destinations ranging from gas stations,ATMs,and restaurantstocasinos, skiresorts,shopping centersandbusinesses. Byaccessing the Point of Interestdirectory,you can
search for addresses and phone numbers for
a destination, and witha press of abutton, the
InfinitiNavigationSystemwillcalculate a route
to the destination.
The Point of Interest directory offers many
uses. For example, the directory can besorted
by the various types of restaurants near your
currentlocation. Ifyouneed anATMor gasstation, the Infiniti Navigation System can point
youto theclosestone ortheclosestoneof your
favorite brand.
For more information on how to use the Point
of Interest directory, please refer to section 6.
ADDRESS BOOK
Using the Address Book feature, you will have
theabilityto storeupto 50 locationsintoa personaldirectoryin detailed map coverageareas.
This is especially useful for frequently visited
locations, such as your clients, relatives, or
friends. The AddressBook feature will provide
youwitheasy access tothesefrequentlyvisited
locations when setting them as your destination.
For more information on how to use your address book, please refer to section 7.
AVOID AREA
By using the Avoid Area feature,youcan identify areas or freeways that you would like the
Infiniti Navigation System to avoid when plot-
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ting routes. For example, if you know of a freeway or areathat is always congested with traffic, you can program the Infiniti Navigation
System to plot routes that go around that particular freeway or area.
For more information on the Avoid Area feature, please refer to section 8.
AUTOMATIC RE-ROUTE
If you miss aturn while using theRoute Guidancefeature,theInfinitiNavigation System will
automatically re-calculate a new route to your
destination.
For more information on the Automatic ReRoute feature, please refer to section 9.
DETOUR
If you hear about a trafficaccidenton the radio
that is 4 miles (6 km) ahead of you and traffic
isbacking upfast,you canusethe Detourfunction to calculate an alternative route that will
help you avoid the gridlock causedbythe traf-
ficaccident.TheInfinitiNavigation System has
theability tofindan alternativerouteusing secondary roads that will return you to primary
roads after a specified number of miles.
For more information on the Detour feature,
please refer to section 9.
BIRDVIEW
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The Infiniti Navigation System gives you a
choice of two map viewing styles, a normal
2-dimensional PLANVIEW map and the
3-dimensional BIRDVIEW
BIRDVIEW
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map depicts a geographic area as
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map. The 3-D
seen from an elevated perspective, so you will
get a better feel for the route ahead.
For more information on the BIRDVIEW
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fea-
ture, please refer to section 11.
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VOICE GUIDANCE
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Route guidance is executed using voice and
screen instruction. When the vehicle approaches an intersection where you need to
turn, the voice guidancetells you the direction
to take.
The system also has the following useful features:
O Englarged display of intersections.
O Automatic re-routing when a vehicle is off
the course (when map is displayed).
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4 HOW DO I OPERATE THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM?
Control panel buttons ................................ 4-2
Names of the components..................... 4-2
How to use the touch screen and
joystick/push enter switch .................... 4-3
How to use the keys that appear on the
display.................................................... 4-3
How to change the disc ...................... 4-11
Setting up the start-up screen............. 4-13
Clearing the memory............................ 4-14
About route guidance................................ 4-15
Notes on route guidance...................... 4-15
About the display error........................ 4-17
HOW DO I OPERATE THE INFINITI NAVIGATION SYSTEM?
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS
(Display and control panel are
combined.)
1. OPEN button
Allows access to the mapping software
CD-ROM drive.
Push the OPEN button, and then press
to remove the CD-ROM.
2. MAP button; refer to page 4-4.
Toggles between the intersection and the map
during route guidance. Returns the setting
screen to the map screen.
3. DEST button; refer to page 4-7.
Sets a destination using various methods.
4. ZM− / ZM+ button; refertopage11-5.
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Alters the scale of the map display.
5. JOYSTICK and PUSH ENTER switch; refer
to page 4-3.
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Alters the displayed part of the map.
6. D/N button (Day/Night)
Changes display brightness.
7. OFF button
Turns off the display.
8. AUTO button; refer to page 12-3.
Displays automatic temperature control.
9. ECON button; refer to page 12-4.
The air conditioner does not activate. When
you need to use heat only, use the ECON
button.
10.Temperature set knob; refer to page 12-3.
Changes the temperature setup.
11.
Recirculates air within vehicle.
12.
Controls air flow.
button; refer to page 12-4.
button; refer to page 12-5.
13.
Activates the defroster.
14. OFF button
Cancels the display relative to air conditioner
or turns the automatic temperature control off.
button; refer to page 12-5.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN AND JOYSTICK/PUSH
ENTER SWITCH
The system’s primary operation is to select
(touch) the keys displayed on the screen.
The joystick and PUSH ENTER switch can also
be used to make selections.
Touch the key on the screen with your finger.
CAUTION
To select the key displayed on the
screen, touch it lightly.
Touching the screen with hard objectssuch as yourfingernails orapen
will damage or adversely affect the
system.
Please refer to “How to handle the
display” on page 11-20.
HOW TO USE THE KEYS THAT
APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY
When the buttons on the control panel are
pressed, the display shows keys which are
used for various settings. Thekeysthat appear
onthedisplaywheneachbuttonispressedare
explainedinthis section, whilethedetailedoperations of keys are explained in each section.
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Keys that appear when the
MAP
button is pressed
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After route calculation, the following keys will
appear when the MAP button is pressed in
the enlarged map screen to change to the map
screen.
key:
This will let you choose the orientation of the
map display. One is setwith North up, and the
other with the current travel direction up.
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INFO:
You do not have a choice when the Birdview
display is selected.
Please refer to “Changing the display direc-
tion” on page 11-6.
View key:
This will let you choose between Birdview
display and Planview display.
Please refer to “Switching to Birdview
display/planview display” on page 11-3.
Voice key:
Provides updated voice command at the current location.
Pleasereferto“Requestingcurrent voice information” on page 10-4.
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Setting key:
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Performs various adjustments and settings to
help you use the navigation system more effectively.
Cancel key:
Cancels the route guidance.
Please refer to “Turning off route guide tem-
porarily” on page 9-5.
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