
NOTE:
If the outside mirror control switch is in the
neutral position, neither mirror will turn
downward when the shift selector lever is
moved to R (Reverse) .
For more information regarding this feature and
how to save the R (Reverse) mirror tilt-down
adjustment in the automatic drive positioner
memory, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” later
in this section.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
The electric control type outside mirrors (if so
equipped) can be heated to defrost, defog, or
de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear win-
dow defogger switch to activate the heating
function. Press the switch again to deactivate, or
the heating function will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 minutes.The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
cMemory storage function
cEntry/exit function (for automatic transmis-
sion model only)
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering col-
umn, and outside mirrors can be stored in the
automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these
procedures to use the memory system.
1. For vehicles equipped with automatic trans-
mission, set the shift selector lever to the P
(Park) position.
For vehicles equipped with manual trans-
mission, place the shift lever in the N (Neu-
tral) position and set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
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3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors to the desired positions by
manually operating each adjusting switch.
For additional information, see “Seats” in the
“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section and “Tilting tele-
scopic steering column” and “Outside mir-
rors” earlier in this section.
During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any positions other than ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected positions are stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2) .
If memory is stored in the same memory switch,
the previous memory will be deleted.
Linking a keyfob to a stored memory
position
Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory
position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow-
ing procedure.1.
Follow the steps for storing a memory position.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, press the
button on the keyfob.
The indicator light will blink. After the indica-
tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition switch,
press the
button on the keyfob. The driv-
er’s seat and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.
Procedure for storing the outside
mirror positions for best visibility when
backing up
An outside mirror position for backing up can be
stored for each memory switch (1 and 2) .
1. Set the parking brake.
2.
Turn the ignition ON. (Do not start the engine.)
3. Push the memory switch 1 or 2 fully for at
least 1 second to operate the automatic
drive positioner.4. Turn the outside mirror control switch to L
(left) .
5. Depress the brake pedal.
6. Move the automatic transmission shift lever
to R (Reverse) .
7. Adjust the mirror to the desired viewing po-
sition for backing up by operating the out-
side mirror control switch.
8. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch 1 or 2 selected in
step 3 fully for at least 1 second.
cThe indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected mirror position is stored in the se-
lected memory (1 or 2) .
9. Turn the outside mirror control switch to R
(right) . Repeat the above procedure to ad-
just the right mirror position and store in the
selected memory.
cWhen the driver’s seat, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors are not in
the memorized position, the outside mirror
will move with the initial tilt-down angle.
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Confirming memory storage
cTurn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indica-
tor light will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds.
cIf the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory will be canceled. In
such a case, reset the desired positions
using the following procedures.
1. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
2. Reset the desired position using the previ-
ous procedure.
Selecting the memorized position
For vehicles equipped with automatic transmis-
sion, set the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
For vehicles equipped with manual transmission,
place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
and set the parking brake.Then:
cWithin 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully
for at least 1 second, or
cTurn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for
at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals,
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light blinking, and then
the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION (for
automatic transmission model)
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and steering column will automatically move
when the automatic transmission selector lever is
in the P (Park) position. This allows the driver to
get into and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
(This feature is not available on manual transmis-
sion model.)
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up:
cWhen the key is removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened.cWhen the driver’s door is opened with the
key turned to LOCK.
cWhen the key is turned from ACC to LOCK
with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
previous position:
cWhen the key is inserted into the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is closed.
cWhen the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
cWhen the key is turned from ACC to ON
while the automatic transmission selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
The entry/exit feature can be adjusted or can-
celed. See “Personalized settings menu” (ve-
hicles without navigation system) or “Vehicle
electronic systems” (vehicles with navigation sys-
tem) in the “Display screen, heater, air condi-
tioner, audio and phone systems” section of this
manual.
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4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner,
audio and phone systems
Control panel buttons — without navigation system....4-2
Names of components..........................4-3
How to use JOYSTICK and “ENTER” button.......4-3
How to use “BACK” button......................4-3
How to use “TRIP” button.......................4-3
How to use “FUEL ECON” button................4-4
Clock.........................................4-4
How to use “E/M” (English/Metric) button.........4-4
How to use
(maintenance) button..........4-5
How to use the “SETTING” button................4-5
button...................................4-6
Control panel buttons — with navigation system.......4-7
Names of the components.......................4-8
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button..........4-8
How to use “BACK” button......................4-8
Setting up the start-up screen...................4-8
How to use the “TRIP” button....................4-9
How to use the “SETTING” button...............4-11
Setting the display (Audio or HVAC display):.....4-11
button..................................4-16
Ventilators.......................................4-16
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-17
Automatic operation...........................4-18Manual operation..............................4-19
Operating tips.................................4-19
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-20
Audio system....................................4-20
Radio........................................4-20
FM radio reception............................4-20
AM radio reception............................4-21
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-21
Audio operation precautions....................4-21
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player (Type A)/CD
changer (Type B)..............................4-24
CD care and cleaning..........................4-32
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-33
Antenna......................................4-33
Car phone or CB radio............................4-34
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped)..................................4-35
Using the system..............................4-36
Control buttons...............................4-38
Getting started................................4-38
List of voice commands........................4-40
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode..................4-45
Troubleshooting guide.........................4-48
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Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle (au-
tomatic transmission only):
With this option ON, the driver’s seat automati-
cally moves back and returns to the original po-
sition for ease of exit and entry.
Lift steering column when exiting vehicle
(automatic transmission only):
With this option ON, the steering column auto-
matically tilts up and returns to the original posi-
tion for ease of exit and entry.
Remote unlock driver’s door first:
This option allows you to select which doors will
unlock first during an unlocking operation:
Only the driver’s doorÃ!All the doors
Keyless remote response — horn:
This key allows you to change the horn chirp
mode that occurs when pressing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the display
screen will not show the current mode. Use
the keyfob to return to the previous mode
and re-enable the display screen control.
Keyless remote response — lights:
This key allows you to change the hazard indica-
tor flash mode that occurs when pressing the
LOCK or UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto re-lock time:
This key allows you to set the length of time
before doors auto re-lock.Sensitivity of automatic headlights:
This key allows you to set the sensitivity of the
automatic headlights:
cLower- less sensitive, automatic headlights
will take longer to come on when the head-
light sensor senses less ambient light.
cHigher- more sensitive, automatic head-
lights will come on quicker when the head-
light sensor senses less ambient light.
Automatic headlights off delay:
This key allows you to set the length of time
before the automatic headlights turn off after
exiting the vehicle.
Speed dependent wiper:
This key allows you to turn on or turn off the
driving speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion.
Return all settings to default:
When this key is selected and turned on using
the“ENTER”button, all settings made by VE-
HICLE ELECTRONICS will return to the default
settings.
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1. Volume control switch
2. POWER on/off switch
3. MODE select switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
MODE select switch
Push the mode select switch to change the mode
in the following sequence: Preset A, Preset B,
Preset C, TAPE and CD.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
Tuning
Memory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for less
than 1.5 seconds to change presets.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for
more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previ-
ous radio station.
FF, REW (tape and CD):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for less
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
Push several times to skip back or skip through
programs.
The automatic program search searches for the
blank intervals between selections on cassette
tapes. If there is a blank interval within a programor there is no interval between programs, the
system may not stop in the desired or expected
location.
When playing a tape, push the tuning switch
(
or) for more than 1.5 seconds to
rewind or fast forward the tape.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
orbutton for less than 1.5 seconds again.
Change disc (CD) (if so equipped):
Push the tuning switch
orfor more
than 1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up
or down.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
cDo not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
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Operating tips
To get the best performance out of the NISSAN
Voice Recognition system, observe the following:
cKeep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system
from recognizing voice commands correctly.
cWait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command. Otherwise, the command will not
be received properly.
cStart speaking a command within 5 seconds
after the tone sounds.
cSpeak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.
Giving voice commands
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, push and
release thebutton located on the steering
wheel. The light on the overhead console flashes
to signal you have entered a voice recognition
(VR) session. After the tone sounds, speak a
command.
The command given is picked up by the micro-
phone, and voice feedback is given when the
command is accepted.cIf you need to hear the available commands
for the current menu again, say “Help” and
the system will repeat them.
cIf a command is not recognized, the system
announces, “Command not recognized.
Please try again.” Repeat the command in a
clear voice.
cIf you want to go back to the previous com-
mand, you can say “Go back” or “Correc-
tion” any time the system is waiting for a
response.
cYou can cancel a command when the sys-
tem is waiting for a response by saying,
“Cancel” or “Quit.” The system announces
“Cancel” and ends the VR session. You can
also push the
button on the steering
wheel at any time. Whenever the VR session
is cancelled, a double beep is played to
indicate you have exited the system.
cIf you want to adjust the volume of the voice
feedback, push the volume control switches
(+ or -) on the steering wheel while being
provided with feedback. You can also use
the radio volume control knob.How to say numbers
NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer
to the rules and examples below.
cEither “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
– “One eight oh oh six six two six two oh
oh”, or
– “One eight zero zero six six two six two oh
oh”
cWords can be used for the first 4 digits
places only.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
– “One eight hundred six six two six two oh
oh”,
– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty
two hundred, and
– NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two
hundred.
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cNumbers can be spoken in small groups.
The system will prompt you to continuing
entering digits, if desired.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
– “One eight oh oh”
The system repeats the numbers and
prompts you to enter more.
– “six six two”
The system repeats the numbers and
prompts you to enter more.
– “six two oh oh”
cYou can say “Star” for * and “Pound” for # at
any time in any position of the phone num-
ber.
Example: 1-555-1212 *123
– “One five five five one two one two star
one two three”
NOTE:
For best results, say phone numbers as
single digits.
CONTROL BUTTONS
The control buttons for the BluetoothTHands-
Free Phone System are located on the steering
wheel.
PHONE/SEND
Push the
button to initiate a VR
session or answer an incoming call.
You can also use the
button to
skip through system feedback and to
enter commands during a call. See “List
of voice commands” and “During a call”
later in this section for more information.
PHONE/END
Push the
button to cancel a VR
session or end a call.
GETTING STARTED
The following procedures will help you get
started using the BluetoothTHands-Free Phone
System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For ad-
ditional command options, refer to “List of voice
commands” later in this section.
Choosing a language
You can interact with the BluetoothTHands-Free
Phone System using English, Spanish or French.
To change the language, perform the following.
1. Press and hold the
button for more
than 5 seconds.
2. The system announces: “Press the
PHONE/SEND (
) button for the
hands-free phone system to enter the
speaker adaptation mode or press the
PHONE/END (
) button to select a dif-
ferent language.”
3. Press the
button.
For information on speaker adaptation, see
“Speaker adaptation (SA) mode” later in this
section.
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