2017 Infiniti QX70/FX (2017 year). Manual — part 15

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seconds when an object is detected by only
the corner sonar and the distance does not
change.
The tone will stop when the object is no
longer near the vehicle.

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TURNING ON AND OFF THE SONAR

FUNCTION

When the “

” key

*

A

is selected, the

indicator

*

B

will turn off and the sonar will

be turned off temporarily. The Moving
Object Detection (MOD) system will also
be turned off at the same time. (See
“Moving Object Detection (MOD)” (P.4-
48).) When the key

*

A

is selected again,

the indicator will turn on and the sonar will
turn back on.
In the below cases, the sonar will be turned
back on automatically:

.

When the shift lever is placed in the “R”

(Reverse) position.

.

When the CAMERA button is pressed

and a screen other than the camera
view is shown on the display.

.

When vehicle speed decreases below

approximately 6 MPH (10 km/h).

.

When the ignition switch is placed in

the “OFF” position and turned back to
the “ON” position again.

To prevent the sonar system from activat-
ing altogether, use the “Camera” menu.
See “Sonar function settings” (P.4-46).

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Sonar function settings

1. Center display
2. CAMERA button
3. SETTING button

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To set up the sonar function to your
preferred settings, push the SETTING
button, select the “Others” key and then
select the “Camera” key on the center
display.
Designs and items displayed on the screen
may vary depending on the models.
Corner Sonar Sensitivity:
Adjust the sensitivity level of the corner
sonar higher (right) or lower (left).
Sonar:
When this item is turned ON, the front and
rear sonar is activated. When this item is
turned to OFF (indicator turns off), the front

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and rear sonar is deactivated. The amber
markers are displayed at the corners of the
vehicle icon and the sonar icon will
disappear from the

. The next time the

ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position, “Sonar is OFF” is displayed
briefly.
Towing Mode:
When this item is turned ON, only the rear
sonar is OFF. The amber markers are
displayed at the rear corners of the vehicle
icon.
Show Camera when Sonar Activate:
When this item is turned ON, the camera
view is automatically shown on the display
in the case that the distance to the objects
measured by the sonar is becoming short.
Sensor Sensitivity:
Adjust the sensitivity level of the sensor
higher (right) or lower (left).

SONAR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for
the corner sonar function. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.

.

Inclement weather or ultrasonic sources
such as an automatic car wash, a truck’s
compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic
drill may affect the function of the
system, including reduced performance
or a false activation.

.

The system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.

.

The system will not detect small objects
below the bumper, and may not detect
objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.

.

The system may not detect the following
objects:

— Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth,

cotton, grass or wool.

— Thin objects such as rope, wire or

chain.

— Wedge-shaped objects.

.

If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of ob-
jects or false alarms.

CAUTION

Excessive noise (such as audio system
volume or an open vehicle window) will
interfere with the tone and it may not be
heard.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Keep the surface of the sonar sensors
(located on the front and rear bumper fascia)
free from accumulations of snow, ice and
dirt. Do not scratch the surface of the sonar
sensors when cleaning. If the sensors are
covered, the accuracy of the sonar function
will be diminished.

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-

ABLE

When the amber markers are displayed at
the corners of the vehicle icon and the
function cannot be activated from the
Camera setting menu (the setting items
are grayed out), the sonar system may be
malfunctioning.

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1. CAMERA button

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the Moving Object

Detection system could result in serious
injury or death.

.

The MOD system is not a substitute for
proper vehicle operation and is not
designed to prevent contact with the

MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so

equipped)

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objects surrounding the vehicle. When
maneuvering, always use the outside
mirror and rearview mirror and turn and
check the surrounding to ensure it is
safe to maneuver.

.

The system is deactivated at speeds
above 6 MPH (10 km/h). It is reactivated
at lower speeds.

.

The MOD system is not designed to
detect the surrounding stationary ob-
jects.

The Moving Object Detection (MOD) system
can inform the driver of the moving objects
surrounding the vehicle when driving out
of garages, maneuvering into parking lots
and in other such instances.
The MOD system detects moving objects by
using image processing technology on the
image shown on the display.

MOD SYSTEM OPERATION

The MOD system will turn on automatically
under the following conditions:
.

When the shift lever is in the “R”

(Reverse) position.

.

When the CAMERA button is pushed to

activate the camera view on the dis-
play.

.

When vehicle speed decreases below

approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h) and the
camera screen is displayed.

.

When the ignition switch is placed in

the “OFF” position and then back to the
“ON” position.

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Bird’s-eye view

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Front view / rear view

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Front-wide view / rear-wide view

The MOD system operates in the following
conditions when the camera view is dis-
played:

.

When the shift lever is in the “P” (Park)

or “N” (Neutral) position and the
vehicle is stopped, the MOD system
detects the moving objects in the
bird’s-eye view. The MOD system will
not operate if the outside mirror is
moving in or out or if either door is
opened.

.

When the shift lever is in the “D” (Drive)

position and the vehicle speed is below
approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the
MOD system detects moving objects in

the front view or front-wide view.

.

When the shift lever is in the “R”

(Reverse) position and the vehicle
speed is below approximately 5 MPH
(8 km/h), the MOD system detects
moving objects in the rear view or
rear-wide view. The MOD system will
not operate if the lift gate is open.

The MOD system does not detect moving
objects in the front-side view. The MOD
icon is not displayed on the screen when in
this view.
When the MOD system detects moving
objects near the vehicle, the yellow frame
will be displayed on the view where the
objects are detected and a chime will
sound once. While the MOD system con-
tinues to detect moving objects, the yellow
frame continues to be displayed.
In the bird’s-eye view, the yellow frame

*

1

is displayed on each camera image (front,
rear, right, left) depending on where
moving objects are detected.
The yellow frame

*

2

is displayed on each

view in the front view, front-wide view, rear
view and rear-wide view modes.
While the sonar is beeping, the MOD
system does not chime.

A blue MOD icon

*

3

is displayed in the

view where the MOD system is operative. A
gray MOD icon

*

3

is displayed in the view

where the MOD system is not operative.
If the MOD system is turned off, the MOD
icon

*

3

is not displayed.

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TURNING ON AND OFF THE MOD

SYSTEM

When the MOD is active and the “

”

*

1

is selected, the MOD system will turn off
temporarily and the indicator

*

2

will turn

off. (A camera-aiding sonar will turn off at
the same time.) When the “

”

*

1

is

selected again, the indicator will turn on
and the MOD system will turn back on.
To enable or disable the MOD, use the
“Camera” menu. See “MOD function
setting” (P.4-51).

MOD function setting

To activate or deactivate the MOD function,
push the SETTING button, select “Others”
key, select the “Camera” key on the center
display, and then select the “Moving
Object Detection (MOD)” key.

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When this item is turned on, the MOD is
activated. When this item is turned off
(indicator turns off), the MOD system is
deactivated. When the MOD system is
deactivated, “MOD”

*

2

will disappear on

the

*

3

and the MOD icon

*

1

will

disappear as well. When the sonar is
turned off on the setting menu as well,
the

*

3

will disappear.

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MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for
MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.

.

Do not use the MOD system when towing
a trailer. The system may not function
properly.

.

Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume or open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.

.

The MOD system performance will be
limited according to environmental con-
ditions and surrounding objects such as:

— When there is low contrast between

background and the moving objects.

— When there is blinking source of

light.

— When strong light such as another

vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is
present.

— When camera orientation is not in

its usual position, such as when

mirror is folded.

— When there is dirt, water drops or

snow on the camera lens.

— When the position of the moving

objects in the display is not changed.

.

The MOD system might detect flowing
water droplets on the camera lens, white
smoke from the muffler, moving sha-
dows, etc.

.

The MOD system may not function
properly depending on the speed, direc-
tion, distance or shape of the moving
objects.

.

If your vehicle sustains damage to the
parts where the camera is installed,
leaving it misaligned or bent, the sen-
sing zone may be altered and the MOD
system may not detect objects properly.

.

When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not display
objects clearly. This is not a malfunction.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

.

Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause dis-
coloration. To clean the camera, wipe
with a cloth dampened with diluted mild
cleaning agent and then wipe with a dry
cloth.

.

Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely af-
fected.

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If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of
the cameras

*

1

, the MOD system may not

operate properly. Clean the camera by
wiping with a cloth dampened with a
diluted mild cleaning agent and then
wiping with a dry cloth.

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Center ventilators

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Side ventilators

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Rear ventilators

Open or close, and adjust the air flow
direction of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates that the ventilators are

closed.

: This symbol indicates that the ventilators are

open.

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VENTILATORS

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WARNING

.

The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is run-
ning.

.

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. On hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.

.

Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.

Start the engine and operate the automatic
climate control system.
When the “STATUS” button is pushed, the
automatic climate control status screen
will appear. (See “How to use STATUS
button” (P.4-9).)

NOTE:
.

Odors from inside and outside the

vehicle can build up in the air condi-
tioner unit. Odor can enter the passen-
ger compartment through the vents.

.

When parking, set the heater and air

conditioner controls to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into
the passenger compartment. This
should help reduce odors inside the
vehicle.

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Models with navigation system

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Models without navigation system

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

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You can individually set the driver and front
passenger side temperature using each
temperature control button.

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1.

“AUTO” automatic climate control ON
button/Temperature control dial (dri-
ver side)

2.

“A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button

3.

“

” fan speed increase button

4.

“

” front defroster button

5.

“MODE” manual air flow control but-
ton

6.

“DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/
Temperature control dial (passenger
side)

7.

“OFF” button for climate control sys-
tem

8.

“

” fan speed decrease button

9.

“

” rear window defroster button

(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-38).)

10. “

” intake air control button

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
Automatic operation

Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the
inside temperature, air flow distribution
and fan speed after the preferred tempera-
ture is set manually.

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1. Push the “AUTO” button on. (The

indicator on the button will illuminate
and AUTO will be displayed.)

2. Turn the temperature control dial (dri-

ver side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.

.

The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution
and fan speed will also be controlled
automatically.

3. You can individually set driver and front

passenger side temperature using each
temperature control button. When the
“DUAL” button is pushed or the pas-
senger side temperature control button
is turned, the DUAL indicator will come
on. To turn off the passenger side
temperature control, push the “DUAL”
button.

4. To turn off the climate control system,

push the “OFF” button.

A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate
a malfunction.

Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the “

” front defroster button.

(The indicator light on the button will
illuminate.)

2. Turn the temperature control dial to set

the desired temperature.

.

To quickly remove ice from the outside

of the windows, push the fan speed
increase button “

” and set it to the

maximum position.

.

As soon as possible after the wind-

shield is clean, push the “AUTO” button
to return to the auto mode.

.

When the “

” front defroster button

is pushed, the air conditioner will
automatically be turned on at outside
temperatures above 238F (−58C) to
defog the windshield, and the air
recirculate mode will automatically be
turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.

Manual operation

Fan speed control:
Push the fan speed increase “

” or

decrease “

” buttons to manually con-

trol the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO” button to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
Air intake control:
.

Push the intake air control button to

recirculate interior air inside the vehi-
cle. The indicator light on the “

”

side will illuminate.
The air recirculation mode cannot be
activated when the air conditioner is in
the front defrosting mode “

”.

.

Push the intake air control button to

draw outside air into the passenger
compartment. The indicator light on the
“

” side will turn off and “

” will

illuminate.

.

To change to the automatic control

mode, push and hold the intake air
control button. The indicator lights
(both air recirculation “

” and out-

side air circulation “

” sides) will

flash twice, and then the intake air will
be controlled automatically.

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Air flow control:

Pushing the “MODE” manual air flow
control button selects the air outlet to:

: Air flows from center and side ventilators.
: Air flows from center and side ventilators and

foot outlets.

: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
: Air flows from defroster and foot outlets.

To turn the system off

Push the “OFF” button.

OPERATING TIPS

When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.

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The sunload sensor

*

A

on the instrument

panel helps maintain a constant tempera-
ture. Do not put anything on or around this
sensor.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

To make sure that the air conditioner heats,
defogs and ventilates efficiently, replace
the filter according the specified mainte-
nance intervals listed in the “9. Mainte-
nance and schedules” section. It is
recommended to visit an INFINITI retailer
to replace the filter.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog

up easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.

SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL

The climate control system in your INFINITI
is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind. This refrigerant
will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.
However, special charging equipment and
lubricant are required when servicing your
INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper
refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe
damage to your climate control system.
(See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for climate control
system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations.)
Your INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly climate con-
trol system.

WARNING

The system contains refrigerant under high
pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air
conditioner service should be done only by
an experienced technician with the proper
equipment.

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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Radio

Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select
button to turn on the radio. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the
ignition switch should be pushed to the
ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station
signal strength, distance from radio trans-
mitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and
other external influences. Intermittent
changes in reception quality normally are
caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception:
Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en-
hance radio reception. These circuits are
designed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general character-
istics of both FM and AM radio signals that
can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest

equipment is used. These characteristics
are completely normal in a given reception
area, and do not indicate any malfunction
in your INFINITI radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly
change because of vehicle movement.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and
interference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below
are some of the factors that can affect your
radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.

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FM radio reception:
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25
to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural
(single channel) FM having slightly more
range than stereo FM. External influences
may sometimes interfere with FM station
reception even if the FM station is within
25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance
between the transmitter and receiver. FM
signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibit-
ing many of the same characteristics as
light. For example they will reflect off
objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away

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from a station transmitter, the signals will
tend to fade and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interfer-
ence from buildings, large hills or due to
antenna position, usually in conjunction
with increased distance from the station
transmitter, static or flutter can be heard.
This can be reduced by lowering the treble
setting to reduce the treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflec-
tive characteristics of FM signals, direct
and reflected signals reach the receiver at
the same time. The signals may cancel
each other, resulting in momentary flutter
or loss of sound.
AM radio reception:
AM signals, because of their low frequency,
can bend around objects and skip along
the ground. In addition, the signals can be
bounced off the ionosphere and bent back
to earth. Because of these characteristics.
AM signals are also subject to interference
as they travel from transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas
with many tall buildings. It can also occur
for several seconds during ionospheric
turbulence even in areas where no obsta-

cles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic
lights.
Satellite radio reception:
When the satellite radio is used for the first
time or the battery has been replaced, the
satellite radio may not work properly. This
is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10
minutes with the satellite radio ON and the
vehicle outside of any metal or large
building for the satellite radio to receive
all of the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode requires an active
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. The
satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
The satellite radio performance may be
affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks
the satellite radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo near the
satellite antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception.

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Compact Disc (CD) player

.

Do not force a compact disc into the CD

insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.

.

Trying to load a CD with the CD door

closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.

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During cold weather or rainy days, the

player may malfunction due to the
humidity. If this occurs, remove the
CD and dehumidify or ventilate the
player completely.

.

The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

.

The CD player sometimes cannot func-

tion when the passenger compartment
temperature is extremely high. De-
crease the temperature before use.

.

Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)

round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or
packaging.

.

Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.

.

CDs that are of poor quality, dirty,

scratched, covered with fingerprints,
or that have pin holes may not work
properly.

.

The following CDs may not work prop-

erly:
— Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
— Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
— Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

.

Do not use the following CDs as they

may cause the CD player to malfunc-
tion.

— 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
— CDs that are not round
— CDs with a paper label
— CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

.

This audio system can only play pre-

recorded CDs. It has no capabilities to
record or burn CDs.

.

If the CD cannot be played, one of the

following messages will be displayed.

CHECK DISC:
.

Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly

(the label side is facing up, etc.).

.

Confirm that the CD is not bent or

warped and it is free of scratches.

PUSH EJECT:
This is an error due to the temperature
inside the player is too high. Remove the
CD by pushing the EJECT button, and after a
short time reinsert the CD. The CD can be
played when the temperature of the player
returns to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3, WMA or AAC CD).

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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player

(models with navigation system)

.

Do not force a compact disc into the CD/

DVD insert slot. This could damage the
CD/DVD player.

.

During cold weather or rainy days, the

player may malfunction due to humid-

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