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.Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
.Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to correctly
speak commands in order for them to be
properly recognized by the system.
.Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available voice recognition
settings.
.Speaker Adaptation
Tutorial adapting the system to your voice.USING THE SYSTEM
InitializationWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia-
lized, which takes a few seconds. When
completed, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the TALK
switch is pushed
before the initialization completes the display will
show the message: “Phonetic data downloaded.
Please wait.” or a beep sounds.
Before startingTo get the best performance from NISSAN
Voice Recognition, observe the following:
.Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.
.When the climate control is in the AUTO
mode, the fan speed decreases automati-
cally for easy recognition.
.Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command.
.Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.
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Giving voice command1. Push and release the TALK
switch
located on the steering wheel.
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2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Please say a
command”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak a
command.
Operating tips.Voice commands cannot be accepted when
the icon is
.
.The list displayed can be scrolled by tilting
the ENTER switch on the steering wheel.
.If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice..Push theBACKbutton once to return to the
previous screen.
.If you want to cancel the command, push
and hold the TALK
switch for 1 second.
The message “Voice canceled” will be
announced.
.Push the TALKswitch again to pause
the operation. Push the TALK
switch to
restart the operation.
.If you want to adjust the volume of the
system feedback, push the volume control
buttons (+ or) on the steering wheel or
use the audio system volume knob while the
system is making an announcement.
How to speak numbersNISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers when giving voice
commands. Refer to the following examples.
General rule:
Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. (For
example, if you would like to say 500, “five zero
zero” can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.)
Phone numbers:
Speak phone numbers according to the follow-
ing examples:
.1-800-662-6200— “Dial one eight zero zero six six two zero
zero.”
Note 1: For the best voice recognition phone
dialing results, say phone numbers as single
digits.
Note 2: You cannot say 555-6000 as “five five
five six thousands”.
Note 3: When speaking a house number, speak
the number “0” as “ zero”. If the letter “o ( Oh)” is
included in the house number, it will not be
recognized as the number “0 (zero)” even if you
speak “oh” instead of “ zero”. You can only say
“zero” for “0 ( Zero)”. You can say either “zero”
or “oh” for “o (Oh)”.
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NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the systems equipped on this
vehicle, such as the display, audio, climate
control, phone and optional navigation systems.
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, push
and release the TALK
switch located on the
steering wheel. Then speak the command for the
system you wish to activate. The command given
is picked up by the microphone, and it is
performed when it is properly recognized. At
this time NISSAN Voice Recognition will provide
a voice and message (in the center display) to
inform you of the command results.
COMMAND LIST
Displaying command listIf you are controlling the system by voice
commands for the first time or do not know the
appropriate voice command, perform the follow-
ing procedure for displaying the voice command
list and help list.
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1. Push theINFObutton on the instrument
panel.
2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition”key
using the multi-function controller and push
theENTERbutton.
3. Highlight the “Command List” key using
the multi-function controller and push the
ENTERbutton.
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4. Highlight a category using the multi-function
controller and push theENTERbutton.
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possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.
.When the climate control is in the AUTO
mode, the fan speed decreases automati-
cally for easy recognition.
.Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command.
.Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.
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Giving voice command1. Push and release the TALK
switch
located on the steering wheel.
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2. A list of commands appears on the screen,
and the system announces, “Please say a
command”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
screen changes from
to
, speak
“Help”, “Voice help” or “Command list”.
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4. The system confirms the recognized com-
mand, and a list of command list categories
appears.
5. Locate your desired voice command in the
list using the multi-function controller. Se-
lecting a category lists its voice commands.
6. Push the TALK
switch and enter the
command.
Operating tips.Voice commands cannot be accepted when
the icon is
.
.The list displayed can be scrolled by tilting
the ENTER switch on the steering wheel..If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
.Push the BACK button once to return to the
previous screen.
.If you want to cancel the command, push
and hold the TALK
switch for 1 second.
The message “Voice canceled” will be
announced.
.Push the TALKswitch again to pause
the operation. Push the TALK
switch to
restart the operation.
.If you want to adjust the volume of the
system feedback, push the volume control
buttons (+ or) on the steering wheel or
use the audio system volume knob while the
system is making an announcement.
How to speak numbersNISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers in voice commands.
Refer to the following examples. (General rule:
Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”) .
Radio frequencies:
Speak radio frequencies according to the
following examples:
.930 kHz— “Tune nine thirty AM.”
— “Tune nine thirty.”
.1000 kHz
— “Ten hundred.”
.1040 kHz
— “Tune ten forty.”
.1710 kHz
— “Tune seventeen ten.”
.97.9 MHz
— “Tune ninety seven point nine.”
.100.5 MHz
— “Tune one hundred point five.”
.101.1 MHz
— “Tune one oh one point one FM.”
Temperatures (climate control):
Speak temperatures according to the following
examples:
.748F
— “Temperature seventy four.”
.21.58C
— “Temperature twenty one point five.”
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5 Starting and driving
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Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)......................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst.......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover........................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions...... 5-5
Off-road recovery........................................... 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss.................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving...................... 5-7
Driving safety precautions................................ 5-7
Push-button ignition switch.................................. 5-9
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)................ 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation................ 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions................ 5-11
Key port..................................................... 5-12
Before starting the engine.................................. 5-13
Starting the engine........................................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle............................................ 5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).......... 5-14
Parking brake.................................................. 5-18
Cruise control................................................. 5-19
Precautions on cruise control.......................... 5-19Cruise control operations............................... 5-19
Break-in schedule............................................ 5-21
Increasing fuel economy.................................... 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped)................ 5-22
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations.... 5-22
AWD warning light....................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills...................................... 5-25
Power steering................................................ 5-26
Brake system.................................................. 5-26
Braking precautions...................................... 5-26
Parking brake break-in................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)...................... 5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system................. 5-28
Cold weather driving......................................... 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock.............................. 5-29
Anti-freeze.................................................. 5-29
Battery...................................................... 5-29
Draining of coolant water............................... 5-29
Tire equipment............................................ 5-30
Special winter equipment............................... 5-30
Driving on SNOW or ice................................ 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped)................. 5-30

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alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.Additional information.The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
.The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect
a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving) .
.The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
.Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres-sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MON-
ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possi-
ble. (See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section for
changing a flat tire.).When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CAUTION
.The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried
in snow.
.Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the
windows. This may cause poor re-
ception of the signals from the tire
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OFF-ROAD RECOVERYWhile driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this
occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-
erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
appropriate driving lane.
.If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gra-dually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSSRapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on under-
inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehiclemay cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
.Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
.Do not rapidly release the accelera-
tor pedal.
.Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-
erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location
off the road and away from traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually
stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “CHANGING A
FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section of this Owner’s Manual.
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