Connecting iPod®

Open the tray lid and connect the iPod® cable to the USB connector. If the iPod® supports charging via USB, the battery of the iPod® will be charged while connected to the vehicle. Depending on the version of the iPod®, the display on the iPod® shows an INFINITI or Accessory Attached screen when the connection is completed. When the iPod® is connected to the vehicle, the iPod® music library can only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.  iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Compatibility

The following models are available:
► Fifth generation iPod® (version 1.2.3 or later)
► iPod Classic® (version 1.1.1 or later)
► First generation iPod touch® (version 2.0.0 or later)
► Second generation iPod touch® (version 1.2.3 or later)
► First generation iPod nano® (version 1.3.1 or later)
► Second generation iPod nano® (version 1.1.3 or later)
► Third generation iPod nano® (version 1.1 or later)
► Fourth generation iPod nano® (version 1.0.2 or later)

This unit may not control/operate correctly when connected to some iPod® versions/ firmware and iPhone. Make sure that the iPod® version is updated.

Audio main operation

Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Then, push the DISC·AUX button repeatedly to switch to the iPod® mode. If the system has been turned off while the iPod® was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will start the iPod®.

PLAY:

When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the system off and the iPod® connected, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and the iPod® is connected, push the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the iPod® mode.

Interface:

The interface for iPod® operation shown on the vehicle center display is similar to the iPod® interface. Use the INFINITI controller and the ENTER or BACK button to play the iPod® with your favorite settings. The following items can be chosen from the menu list screen. For further information about each item, see the iPod® Owner’s Manual.

► Now Playing
► Playlists
► Artists
► Albums
► Songs
► Podcasts
► Genres
► Composer
► Audiobooks
► Shuffle Songs

The following touch-panel buttons shown on the screen are also available:

returns to the previous screen.

plays/pauses the music selected.

Next/Previous Track and Fast Forward/Rewind:

When the button is pushed for more than 1.5 seconds while the iPod® is playing, the iPod® will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the iPod® will return to the normal play speed. When the button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the iPod® is playing, the next track or the beginning of the current track on the iPod® will be played.

When the rewind button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current track starts playing, the previous track will be played. The INFINITI controller can also be used to select tracks when the iPod® is playing.

Play pattern change:

When the button is pushed while a track is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: