2003 NISSAN MAXIMA display

HOW TO USE THIS
MANU AL
This manual uses special words and icons, or-
ganized by function. Please refer to the follow-
ing items and familiarize yourself with them.
The display and control panel are combined for
Pathfinder model navigation system.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury . T o 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. T o avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed carefully .
NOTE:
This indicates an item to help you under-
stand the maximum performance of your
vehicle. If ignored, it may lead to a
breakdown or poor performance.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS
INFO:
This indicates information necessary for effi-
cient use of your vehicle or accessories.DESTbutton
This is a button on the control panel.
Viewkey
This is a select key on the screen. By se-
lecting this key you can proceed to the
next function.
SAFETY NOTE
This system is primarily designed to help you
reach your 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 condi-
tions, traffic signs and the availability of ser-
vices may not always be up-to-date.The sys-
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.
INTRODUCTION
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WHA T IS A NA VIGA TION
SYSTEM?
ABOUT THE NAVIGATION SYS-
TEM
This navigation system combines the data ob-
tained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and
from GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites to calculate the current location of the ve-
hicle. This position is then displayed on the
screen, allowing route guidance to a destina-
tion.
WHA T IS GPS (GLOBAL PO-
SITIONING SYSTEM)?
GPS is a system developed and operated by the
U.S. government, covering the entire globe.
This navigation system receives three or more
different radio signals from NAVST AR (GPS
satellites), orbiting the earth 13,049 miles
(21,000 km) above ground. The data from dif-
ferent sets of signals will be trigonometrically
calculated to obtain the position of the vehicle.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
The color of the GPS Indicatoron the up-
per left corner of the screen indicates position-
ing as follows:

Green: When positioning is possible and
accurate

Y ellow: When positioning is possible but
not accurate

Gray: When positioning is not possible
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INFO:
For approximately 3 or 4 minutes after system
startup, the GPS indicator
remains gray ,
even if accurate positioning is possible.
POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT
When the system judges that the vehicle po-
sition information is not accurate based on ve-
hicle speed and gyro sensor data calculations,
the system will adjust the vehicle position in-
formation using GPS signals.
RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM
GPS SATELLITES
Sometimes, satellite reception is weak. The fol-
lowing are places where signals tend to be
weak:

Inside tunnels and parking lots in buildings

Areas with numerous tall buildings

Under multi-layered highways

In a dense forestVehicles 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 GPS signals is ap-
proximately one billionth of that of TV waves;
phones and transceivers will decrease the
strength or may totally disrupt the signals.
DISPLAY OF GPS INFORMA-
TION
This system displays GPS information.
Please refer to “GPS information display” on
page 11-12.NOTE:
The navigation system does not take
driving in carpool lanes into consider-
ation for the guidance.
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DET AILED MAP CO VERAGE
AREAS (MCA) FOR THE
NA VIGA TION SYSTEM
This system is primarily designed to help you
reach your 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 condi-
tions, traffic signs and the availability of ser-
vices may not always be up-to-date. The sys-
tem is not a substitute for safe, proper , and le-
gal driving.
Map data includes major metropolitan areas in
the United States.
Map data consists of map CD-ROM MCA1 to
MCA9. For information about map CD-ROMs,
contact a NISSAN dealer .
Map data includes 2 types of areas: “Detailed
coverage areas” providing all detailed road
data and other areas showing main roads only .The route calculation may not be made on the
border of the map 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 icon is dis-
played on the screen. The screen will become
gray indicating that you are outside the MCA
covered by the mapping CD. Replace the cur-
rent map CDwith the new map CDthat con-
tains the information for the new area in which
you are driving. Map information will then be
displayed on the screen for the new area.
NOTE:
Waypoints and destinations cannot be
set for positions outside of a map cov-
erage area. Once the new Map CD is in-
stalled, you will need to reprogram the
waypoints and final destination.
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ROUTE GUIDANCE
The main feature of the Nissan Navigation Sys-
tem is Visual and Audio Route Guidance. Uti-
lizing a network of GPS (Global Positioning
System) satellites, the Nissan Navigation Sys-
tem tracks your location on the map and directs
you where you want to go.
Once you program a destination, The Nissan
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 upcom-
ing turns.
This feature can be especially helpful in finding
unfamiliar locations or businesses. The system
may be unable to set a destination and/or cal-
culate distance when a destination is outside
a detailed map coverage area. Additionally , au-
dio route guidance may not be available if the
destination is outside a detailed map coverage
area. For more information on how to programa destination, please refer to section 5.POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
DIRECTORY
The Nissan Navigation System offers an exten-
sive Point of Interest directory for your conve-
nience. This directory includes a wide variety
of destinations ranging from gas stations,
A TMs, and restaurants to casinos, ski resorts,
shopping centers and businesses. By access-
ing the Point of Interest directory , you can
search for addresses and phone numbers for
a destination, and with a press of a button, the
Nissan Navigation System will calculate a route
to the destination.
The Point of Interest directory offers many
uses. For example, the directory can be sorted
by the various types of restaurants near your
current location. If you need an A TM or gas
station, the Nissan Navigation System can
point you to the closest one or the closest one
of 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
the ability to store up to 50 locations into a per-
sonal directory . This is especially useful for
frequently visited locations, such as your cli-
ents, relatives, or friends. The Address Book
feature will provide you with easy access to
these frequently visited locations when setting
them as your destination.
For more information on how to use your ad-
dress book, please refer to section 7.
A VOID AREA
By using the Avoid Area feature, you can iden-
tify areas or freeways that you would like the
Nissan Navigation System to avoid when plot-
ting routes. For example, if you know of a free-
way or area that is always congested with traf-
fic, you can program the Nissan Navigation
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System to plot routes that go around that par-
ticular freeway or area.
For more information on the Avoid Area fea-
ture, please refer to section 8.
AUTOMA TIC RE-ROUTE
If you miss a turn while using the Route Guid-
ance feature, the Nissan Navigation System will
automatically re-calculate a new route to your
destination.
For more information on the Automatic Re-
Route feature, please refer to section 9.
DETOUR
If you hear about a traffic accident on the radio
that is 4 miles (6 km) ahead of you and traffic
is backing up fast, you can use the Detour func-
tion to calculate an alternative route that will
help you avoid the gridlock caused by the traf-
fic accident. The Nissan Navigation System has
the ability to find an alternative route using sec-
ondary roads that will return you to primaryroads after a specified number of miles.
For more information on the Detour feature,
please refer to section 9.
BIRD VIEWTM
The Nissan Navigation System gives you a
choice of two map viewing styles, a normal
2-dimensional PLANVIEW map and the
3-dimensional BIRDVIEW
TMmap. The 3-D
BIRDVIEWTMmap depicts a geographic area as
seen from an elevated perspective, so you will
get a better feel for the route ahead.For more information on the BIRDVIEW
TMfea-
ture, please refer to section 11.
VOICE GUIDANCE
Route guidance is executed using voice and
screen instruction. When the vehicle ap-
proaches an intersection where you need to
turn, the voice guidance tells you the direction
to take.
The system also has the following useful fea-
tures:

Enlarged display of intersections.INV0256
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Automatic re-routing when a vehicle is off
the course (when map is displayed).
For more information on the Voice Guidance
feature, please refer to section 10.
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CONTROL P ANEL BUTTON
FUNCTIONSNAMES OF THE COMPONENTS
1.OPENbutton
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 4-3.
T oggles 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; refer to page 11-5.
Alters the scale of the map display .
5. JOYSTICK; refer to page 4-3.
Alters the displayed part of the map.
6. D/N button (Day/Night)
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