4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen without
Navigation System.................................4-2
How to use the NISSAN controller...............4-3
How to select menus on the screen..............4-4
How to use the STATUS button..................4-4
How to use the INFO button.....................4-4
How to use the SETTING button.................4-9
OFF button.............................4-16
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-17
How to use the NISSAN controller..............4-18
How to use the touch screen...................4-18
Start-up screen...............................4-20
How to select menus on the screen.............4-20
How to use the STATUS button.................4-21
How to use the INFO button....................4-21
How to use the SETTING button................4-26
OFF button.............................4-34
Rearview monitor (if so equipped)..................4-34
How to read the displayed lines.................4-35
Adjusting the screen...........................4-35
Operating tips.................................4-36
Vents...........................................4-37Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-38
Automatic operation...........................4-38
Manual operation..............................4-39
Operating tips.................................4-39
Rear seat air conditioner..........................4-40
Controls......................................4-41
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-41
Audio system....................................4-41
Radio........................................4-41
FM radio reception............................4-42
AM radio reception............................4-42
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-42
Audio operation precautions....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-49
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped).........................4-57
CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation
(if so equipped)...............................4-62
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system
(if so equipped)...............................4-64
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning......4-73
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-75
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Rear audio controls............................4-77
Antenna......................................4-77
NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped)..................................4-78
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls..........4-79
Remote control................................4-80
Flip-down screen..............................4-80
Before operating the DVD mobile
entertainment system..........................4-82
Playing a digital versatile disc (DVD).............4-83
Remote control operation.......................4-88
Care and maintenance.........................4-90
How to handle the DVD........................4-91
Car phone or CB radio............................4-93
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-94
Using the system..............................4-96
Control buttons...............................4-98
Getting started................................4-98
List of voice commands.......................4-100Speaker adaptation (SA) mode.................4-105
Troubleshooting guide........................4-107
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-108
Voice commands.............................4-110
Pairing procedure............................4-110
Phonebook..................................4-112
Making a call.................................4-114
Receiving a call..............................4-114
During a call.................................4-115
Phone setting................................4-116
NISSAN Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped).................................4-117
Command list................................4-117
Using the system.............................4-126
System features..............................4-128
Voice command learning function...............4-129
Voice recognition settings.....................4-132
Troubleshooting guide........................4-134
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WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
1. NISSAN Controller (P. 4-3)
2. STATUS button(P. 4-4)
3. + (brightness control) button
4.
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-16)5. INFO button (P. 4-4)
6. – (brightness control) button
7. SETTING button (P. 4-9)
8. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITHOUT
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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1. STATUS button (P. 4-21)
2. DEST button*
3. NISSAN Controller (P. 4-18)
4. PHONE button**5.OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-34)
6. INFO button (P. 4-21)
7. SETTING button (P. 4-26)
8. VOICE button*9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-18)
10. ROUTE button*
11. ZOOM IN button*
12. MAP button*
13. ZOOM OUT button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
**For information on the PHONE button, see
“BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System” later in this section.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.
By selecting this key you can proceed to the next
function.
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SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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HOW TO USE THE NISSAN
CONTROLLER
Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Select an item on the display
using the main directional buttons
s2(certain
Navigation System functions use the additional
directional buttons
s6) or the center dials3.
Then press the ENTER button
s1to select the
item or perform the action.
The BACK button
s4button has two functions:
cGo back to the previous display (cancel) .If you press the BACK button
s4during setup,
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
cFinish setup.
In some screens pressing the BACK button
s4
accepts the changes made during setup.
For the VOICE button
s5functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
CAUTION
cThe glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
cTo clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.cDo not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
not be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
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cSymbols:
Shows symbols such as the question mark
(?) .
cDelete:
Deletes the last character that has been
input with one touch. Touch and hold the
“Delete” key to delete all of the characters.
cOK:
Completes the character input.
Touch screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de-
tergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen.
START-UP SCREEN
When you push the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position, the SYSTEM START-UP warning is
displayed on the screen. When you read and
agree with the warning, press the ENTER button.
If you do not push the ENTER button, you will not
be able to use the navigation system.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-
play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-
tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different
areas on the screen provide you with important
information. See the following for details.
1. Header:
Shows the path used to get to the current
screen (for example, press the SETTING
button > then select the “Comfort & Conv.”
key) .2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu-
mination, etc.) .
3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:
Shows that the NISSAN controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Screen Count:
Shows the number of menu selections avail-
able for that screen (for example, 1/14) .
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Cabin lighting when
unlocking doors) .
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HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system, fuel consumption and navigation system,
press the STATUS button.
The following information will appear when the
STATUS button is pressed:
Audio!Audio and Climate control system!
Audio, climate control temperature settings, av-
erage fuel economy and distance to empty!
Audio, climate control temperature settings and
Navigation System!Audio
HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button; the display screen shows
vehicle and navigation information for your con-
venience.
The information shown on the screen should be a
guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
Fuel economy
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and
press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel
Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy
Record.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to (*) .
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Voice recognition
If you use the voice recognition system for the
first time or you do not know how to operate it,
you can display the voice command list or the
user guide for confirmation. For more information,
see “NISSAN voice recognition system” later in
this section.
Command List:
Displays a list of voice commands that will work
with the system.
User Guide:
Displays a simplified operation manual of the
voice recognition system and how to use the
voice commands.Navigation version
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Traffic Info.
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Where am I?
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
GPS Satellite Info.
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
HOW TO USE THE SETTING
BUTTON
When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET-
TINGS screen will appear on the display. You can
select and/or adjust several functions, features
and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use
the NISSAN controller to select each item to be
set and press the ENTER button.
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