
For additional command options, see “List of
voice commands” later in this section.
LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS
Main Menu
“Call” or “Call International”
“Phone Book”
“Memo Pad”
“Setup”
When you press and release thebutton on
the steering wheel, you can choose from the
commands on the Main Menu. The following
pages describe these commands and the com-
mands in each sub-menu.
Remember to wait for the tone before
speaking.
You can say “Help” to hear the list of commands
currently available any time the system is waiting
for a response.
If you want to end an action without completing it,
you can say “Cancel” or “Quit” at any time the
system is waiting for a response. The system will
end the VR session. Whenever the VR session is
cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate
you have exited the system.If you want to go back to the previous command,
you can say “Go back” or “Correction” any time
the system is waiting for a response.
When you get used to the menus in the system,
you can talk ahead by saying more than one
command at a time. For example, say, “Call five
five five one two one two” or “Memo pad record.”
Also, when you get used to the system re-
sponses, you can skip ahead to the tone by
pressing the
button on the steering wheel.
However, if you press the
button when the
system is waiting for a response from you it will
end the VR session.
“Call”
Main Menu
“Call” or “Call International”
Name (speak name)
sA
Number (speak digits)sB
“Redial”sC
“Call Back”sD
Name (speak name)sA
If you have stored entries in the Phone Book, you
can dial a number associated with a name and
location.See “Phone book” later in this section to learn
how to store entries.
When prompted by the system, say the name of
the phone book entry you wish to call. The system
acknowledges the name.
If there are multiple locations associated with the
name, the system asks you to choose the loca-
tion.
Once you have confirmed the name and location,
the system begins the call.
Number (speak digits)
sB
When prompted by the system, say the number
you wish to call. Refer to “How to say numbers”
and “Making a call by entering a phone number”
earlier in this section for more details.
“Redial”
sC
Use the Redial command to call the last number
that was dialed within the vehicle.
NOTE:
The system will not redial the last number
dialed by the handset keypad.
The system acknowledges the command, re-
peats the number and begins dialing.
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If a redial number does not exist, the system
announces, “There is no number to redial” and
ends the VR session.
“Call back”
sD
Use the Call Back command to dial the number of
the last incoming call within the vehicle.
The system acknowledges the command, re-
peats the number and begins dialing.
If a call back number does not exist, the system
announces, “There is no number to call back” and
ends the VR session.
International
For dialing more than 10 digits or any special
characters, please say “international”. When the
system acknowledges the command, the system
will prompt you to speak the number.
During a call
During a call there are several command options
available. Press the
button on the steering
wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com-
mands.
c“Help” — The system announces the avail-
able commands.
c“Go back/Correction” — The system an-
nounces “Go back,” ends the VR session
and returns to the call.c“Cancel/Quit” — The system announces
“Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns
to the call.
c“Send/Enter/Call/Dial” — Use the Send
command to enter numbers, “*” or “#” during
a call. For example, if you were directed to
dial an extension by an automated system:
Say: “Send one two three four.”
The system acknowledges the command
and sends the tones associated with the
numbers. The system then ends the VR ses-
sion and returns to the call. Say “star” for “*”,
Say “pound” for “#”.
c“Transfer call” — Use the Transfer Call com-
mand to transfer the call from the BluetoothT
Hands-Free Phone System to the cellular
phone when privacy is desired.
The system announces, “Transfer call. Call
transferred to privacy mode.” The system
then ends the VR session.
You can also issue the Transfer Call com-
mand again to return to a hands-free call
through the vehicle.
c“Mute” — Use the Mute command to mute
your voice so the other party cannot hear it.
Use the mute command again to unmute
your voice.NOTE:
If a call is ended or the cellular phone
network connection is lost while the Mute
feature is on, the Mute feature will be reset
to “off” for the next call so the other party
can hear your voice.
“Phone book”
NOTE:
Phone book commands are not available
when the vehicle is moving.
Main Menu
“Phone Book”
“New Entry”
sA
“Edit”sB
“Delete”sC
“List Names”sD
The Phone Book stores up to 40 names for each
phone paired with the system. Each name can
have up to 4 locations/phone numbers associ-
ated with it.
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The transfer procedure varies according to each
cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual for details. You can also visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions
on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN
recommended cellular phones.
The system repeats the number and prompts you
for the next command. When you have finished
entering numbers, choose “Store.”
The system confirms the name, location and
number, then announces that the entry has been
stored. The system then ends the VR session.
“Delete”
sC
Use the Delete command to erase one entry from
the phone book, all entries from the phone book,
the current redial number or the current call back
number.
To delete entries from the phone book, say a
name or “All entries” when prompted by the sys-
tem.
The system acknowledges the command and
asks you to confirm the deletion.
To delete the current redial number or call back
number, say “redial number” or “call back num-
ber” when prompted by the system.If a redial number or a call back number exists, the
system deletes them without asking for confirma-
tion.
If there is no number for the entry you are trying to
delete, the system says so and ends the VR
session.
“List names”
sD
Use the List Names command to hear all the
names and locations in the phone book.
The system recites the phone book entries but
does not include the actual phone numbers.
When the playback of the list is complete, the
system goes back to the main menu.
You can stop the playback of the list at any time
by pressing the
button on the steering
wheel. The system ends the VR session.
“Memo pad”
Main Menu
“Memo Pad”
“Record”
sA
“Play”sB
“Delete”sC
The Memo Pad records a maximum of 6 voice
memos, each up to 20 seconds long.“Record”
sA
The system announces “Recording” and a tone
sounds, signaling you to begin.
Speak the information you wish to record clearly.
When you are done, press the
orbutton on the steering wheel.
A tone sounds and the system announces
“Memo recorded.” Another tone sounds to end
the VR session.
If the memo pad is full, the system asks if you wish
to record over the oldest memo.
“Play”
sB
The system plays back all the memos in the order
of newest to oldest. The system ends the VR
session.
If there are no memos recorded, the system an-
nounces “No messages to play.” The system
ends the VR session.
“Delete”
sC
The Delete command erases all memos. The
system asks you to confirm this action before
deleting all memos.
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MAKING A CALL
To make a call, follow the procedure below.
1. Press the phone
button on the steer-
ing wheel switches. The phone screen will
appear on the display.
2. Touch the “Phonebook” key.
3. Touch one of the downloaded person’s key
from the list. Dialing will start.
4. After the call is over, perform one of the
following to finish the call.
a. Touch the “Hang Up” key.b. Press and hold the phone
button on
the steering wheel switches.
There are different methods to make a call. Select
one of the following options instead of the
“Phonebook” key in step 2 above.
Redial:
Dial the previously dialed number again.
Call Logs - Outgoing Calls:
Select the name and phone number from the
outgoing call logs.
Call Logs - Incoming Calls:
Store the name and phone number from the
outgoing call list.
Downloaded Phonebook:
Choose from a list of stored numbers that have
been transferred from your phonebook to your
vehicle.
Dial Keypad:
Input the phone number manually.
RECEIVING A CALL
When you hear a phone ring, the display will
change to phone mode. To receive a call, follow
the two procedures listed below.
a. Touch the “Answer” key on the display.
b. Press the phone
button on the steering
wheel switches.
There are some options available when receiving
a call. Select one of the following displayed on
the screen.
Answer:
Accept an incoming call to talk.
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Hold Call:
Continue to hold call.
Reject Call:
Reject an incoming call.
To finish the call, follow one of the procedures
listed below:
a. Touch the “Reject Call” key on the display.
b. Press and hold the phone
button on the
steering wheel switches.
DURING A CALL
There are some options available during a call.
Select one of the following displayed on the
screen if necessary:
Hang up:
Finish the call.
Handset:
Transfer the call to the cellular phone.
Mute:
Mute your voice to the person.Enter Digit:
Brings up a keypad, enter digits when needed.
For example, entering your PIN number for voice-
mail.
Cancel Mute:
This will appear after the “Mute” key is touched.
Mute will be cancelled.
To adjust the person’s voice to be louder or
quieter, press the volume control switch located
on the steering wheel switches or turn the volume
control knob on the instrument panel while talking
on the phone. This adjustment is also available in
the SETUP mode.
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Bluetooth Setup:
See the following information for each item.
cBluetooth Hands-Free:
If this item is turned off, the connection be-
tween the cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module will be canceled.
cPaired Phone List:
Up to 5 registered cellular phones are
shown on the list.
cPair Phone:
See “Pairing Procedure” in this section.cPriority Change
If multiple phones are registered to the sys-
tem, you can change the priority of the
phones on the shown list.
cRemove Paired Phone:
Delete a registered cellular phone from the
paired list.
cBluetooth Info.:
Check information about the device name,
vehicle name, device address device PIN
and connection status.
cEdit Phone Name:
If you would like to change the way your
phone’s name is displayed select this key, a
character input screen will be displayed.The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows
hands-free operation of the systems equipped on
this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation
systems.
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press
the
button 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.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which
takes a few seconds. When completed, the sys-
tem is ready to accept voice commands. If
the
button is pressed before the initializa-
tion completes, the display will show the mes-
sage: “Phonetic data downloaded. Please wait.”
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SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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Giving voice commands
1. Press thebutton.
2. The system announces: “Please say a com-
mand”
3. After the tone sounds and the face icon of
the display changes, speak a command. For
additional information, see “List of voice
commands” later in this section.
4. Voice and message feedback will be pro-
vided when the command is accepted.
cIf the command is not recognized, the sys-
tem announces: “Please say again.” Repeat
the command in a clear voice.cIf you want to cancel the command, press
the
button or press and hold
the
button for 2 seconds during feed-
back. The system will announce: “Voice in-
put is canceled”
cIf you want to adjust the volume of the voice
feedback, press the volume control buttons
(2or +) on the steering wheel while being
provided with the feedback.
Operating tips
To get the best performance out of NISSAN
Voice Recognition, observe the following:
cKeep 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.
cWait until a tone sounds before speaking a
command. Otherwise, the command will not
be received properly.
cStart speaking a command within 3.5 sec-
onds after the tone sounds.
cSpeak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.
SYSTEM FEATURES
NISSAN Voice Recognition can activate the fol-
lowing systems:
cNavigation (if so equipped) - See the sepa-
rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for
the available voice commands and opera-
tion.
cBluetoothTHands-Free Phone
For additional information on the navigation sys-
tem, see the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
How to say numbers
NISSAN 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”.
Phone numbers:
Speak phone numbers according to the following
examples:
c1-800-662-6200
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c“PHONEBOOK
Shows the specified “voicetag” entry in the
“phone book” and dials the phone number
registered in the specified “voicetag” after
pressing theENTERbutton on the steering
wheel.
c“ PHONEBOOK [PLAY] DIRECTORY” or
“PLAY PHONEBOOK [DIRECTORY]”
Dials the phone number registered in the
phone book.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
COMMANDS (if so equipped)
For additional information, see the separate Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual for the voice
commands available and operations.
VOICE RECOGNITION SETTINGS
Press the SETUP button then touch the “Voice
Recognition” key.Voice Feedback:
When this item is enabled (indicator is illumi-
nated) , vocal feedback during voice recognition
system is activated. Touch the Voice Feedback
“ON” key to disable the vocal feedback during
voice recognition.
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