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●If waypoints are set, the system calculates
multiple routes between waypoints
simultaneously, and the following may result:
– If one section between waypoints cannot
be calculated, none of the route will be
displayed.
– The route may not connect completely at
some waypoints.
– The route may require a U-turn close to
some waypoints.
●Route calculation may not be completed in
the following cases:
– If there is no main road within a range of
1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the vehicle, a
message saying so will appear on the
screen. Try recalculating when the ve-
hicle is closer to a main road.
– If there is no main road within a range of
1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the destination or
waypoint, a message saying so will ap-
pear on the screen. Try setting the loca-
tion closer to a main road.
– If the vehicle is too close to the destina-
tion or if there are no roads to the
destination, a message saying so will ap-
pear on the screen.– If it is impossible to reach the destination
or waypoints because of traffic
regulations, etc.
– If the only route to reach the destination
or waypoints is extremely complicated.
– If the destination, current vehicle position
or waypoint is within the “Avoid Area”.
– If a part of the route is included in the
“Avoid Area”.
●The following may occur when the route is
displayed:
– If you calculate a route on a main road,
the starting point of the route may not ex-
actly match the current vehicle location.
– The endpoint of the route may not exactly
match the destination.
– If you calculate a route on a main road,
the system may display a route from an-
other main road. This may be because
the position of the vehicle icon is not
accurate. In this case, park the vehicle in
a safe location and reset the vehicle icon,
or continue driving to see if the position
of the vehicle icon is automatically ad-
justed before recalculating the route.– There are cases in which the system
shows an indirect route to reach the des-
tination or waypoints, if you set them
from stored or facility information. In or-
der to correct this, you must be careful
about the traffic direction, especially
when lanes with different travel direc-
tions are shown separately, such as in-
terchanges and service areas.
– This system makes no distinction be-
tween limited traffic control and total
control (blockage) . It may show an indi-
rect route even if the road is usable.
– Even if the freeway preference is set to
OFF, a route that uses the freeway may
be suggested.
– Even if the preference is set to OFF, a
route that uses a ferry line may be
suggested.
– Ferry lines, excluding those that are only
for pedestrians, bicycles and
motorcycles, are stored in this system.
Take into consideration the travel time re-
quired and operational condition before
deciding whether to use them or not.
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INFO:
The announcement of the street name during
route guidance is available only when English is
set as the language for the system. Street names
are not announced if French is set for the
system.
BASICS OF VOICE GUIDANCE
Voice guidance announces which direction to
turn when approaching an intersection in which
a turn is necessary.
NOTE:
●There may be some cases in which voice
guidance and actual road conditions do not
correspond. This may occur because of dis-
crepancies between the actual road and the
information on the map DVD-ROM, or it is due
to the vehicle’s speed.
●In case voice guidance does not correspond
to the actual road conditions, follow the infor-
mation obtained from traffic signs or notices
on the road.
●Route guidance provided by the navigation
system does not take carpool lane driving into
consideration, especially when carpool lanes
are separated from other road lanes.
DIRECTIONS PROVIDED AND THE
DISTANCES TO GUIDE POINTS
Directions will differ, depending on the road
type.
INFO:
Distances may vary, depending on the vehicle
speed.
Notification of an intersection on a or-
dinary road
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 meters) ,
right (left) turn.”
2. “Right (left) turn ahead.”
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Notification of consecutive intersec-
tions on an ordinary road
When the road has three or more consecutive
intersections ahead, voice guidance will an-
nounce the following.
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 meters) ,
right (left) turn, then left (right) turn.”
2. “Right (left) turn ahead, then left (right)
turn.”
Notification of a freeway entrance
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 meters)
freeway entrance on your right onto (road
number and direction) .”
2. “Freeway entrance on your right onto (road
number and direction) .”
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Notification of a freeway junction
1. “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers) , keep to
the right (left) onto (road number and
direction) , then in about one quarter mile
(400 meters) keep to the right (left) .”
2. “Keep to the right (left) onto (road number
and direction) , then in about one quarter
mile (400 meters) keep to the right (left)
onto (road number and direction) .”
3. “Keep to the right (left) onto (road number
and direction) .”
Notification of a freeway exit
1. “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers) , exit on
your right.”
2. “Take the second exit on your right.”
Notification when approaching the
destination
Ordinary road:
When approaching the destination, voice guid-
ance will announce, “You have arrived at your
destination. Ending route guidance.” To finally
reach your destination, refer to the map screen.Dark green road:
After passing the last turning point on a sug-
gested route, voice guidance will announce, “En
route to your destination, some roads contain in-
complete map data. Turn guidance will not be
provided in this area.” When approaching the
endpoint of the suggested road, voice guidance
will announce, “Entering the road with incom-
plete map data. Please use the direction arrow
and distance information to proceed to your
destination.”
REPEATING VOICE GUIDANCE
This function is available throughout route
guidance, from the time after the route calcula-
tion is completed until the vehicle arrives at the
destination.
Touch the “Voice” key.
Voice guidance will be repeated.
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INFO:
●If you touch the “Voice” key when you have
deviated from the suggested route and when
the automatic reroute function is off, voice
guidance will announce, “Proceed to the
highlighted route.”
●If you touch the “Voice” key when you are go-
ing in the wrong direction, voice guidance will
announce: “Please make a legal U-turn if
possible.”
NOTES ON VOICE GUIDANCE
●Voice guidance in this system should be re-
garded as a supplementary function. When
driving your vehicle, check the route on the
map and follow the actual roads and traffic
regulations.
●Voice guidance is activated only for intersec-
tions with certain conditions.
●There may be cases where the vehicle has to
turn, but voice guidance is not provided.
●Voice guidance contents may vary, depending
on the direction of the turn and the type of
intersection.
●The voice guidance timing will vary depending
on the situation.●When the vehicle has deviated from the sug-
gested route, voice guidance is not available.
The system will not announce this to you. Re-
fer to the map and recalculate the route.
“RECALCULATE ROUTE”
(page 5-13)
●Voice guidance may not accurately corre-
spond with road numbers and directions at
freeway junctions.
●Voice guidance may not accurately corre-
spond to street names at freeway exits.
●The displayed street names may sometimes
differ from the actual names, or “UNKNOWN
STREET NAME” may be displayed.
●Voice guidance is not available when the
Guidance Voice “ON” key indicator is not
illuminated.
●Voice guidance will start when the vehicle en-
ters the suggested route. Refer to the map for
directions to the starting point of the route.
●When approaching a waypoint, voice guid-
ance will announce, “You have arrived at way-
point 1 (2, 3, 4,...) .” Voice guidance will switch
to the next section of the route. When voice
guidance is not available, refer to the map for
directions.●In some cases, voice guidance ends before
arrival at the destination. Refer to the destina-
tion icon on the map to reach the destination.
●If the system recognizes on which side the
destination (waypoint) is located, voice guid-
ance will announce “on the right/left” after an-
nouncing the arrival at the destination.
●Voice guidance may be partially operational or
inoperative due to the angle of roads at an
intersection.
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HOW TO ORDER MAP DVD-ROM
UPDATES
To order updated map DVD-ROMs or additional
map DVD-ROMs, contact the NISSAN NAVI-
GATION SYSTEM HELPDESK. See the contact
information on the inside front cover of this
manual.
ABOUT THE MAP DVD-ROM
1. This map DVD-ROM has been prepared by
ZENRIN CO., LTD. under license from Navi-
gation Technologies Corporation. ZENRIN
CO., LTD. has added, processed and digi-
tized data based on the digital road map
data of Navigation Technologies
Corporation. Due to the production timing
of the map data, some new roads may not
be included in this map data or some of the
names or roads may be different from those
at the time you use this map DVD-ROM.
2. Traffic control and regulation data used in
this map DVD-ROM may be different from
those at the time you use this map DVD-
ROM due to the data production timing.
When driving your vehicle, follow the actual
traffic control signs and notices on the
roads.
3. Reproducing or copying this map software
is strictly prohibited by law.Published by NISSAN North America, Inc.
© 2002 Navigation Technologies. All rights
reserved. “Certain business data provided by
infoUSA.com, Inc. Copyright 2002. All rights
reserved”.
DVD-ROM DRIVE LOCATION
INFO:
The DVD-ROM drive is installed behind the
display.
When you purchase this system, a map DVD-
ROM is provided.
NOTE:
Please be very careful when handling the
disc.
To access the DVD-ROM disc, press and hold
the TILT button for approximately 2 seconds. The
screen will turn 90 degrees.
To close the screen press the TILT button, the
screen will return to its normal viewing angle.
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DISC REPLACEMENT
CAUTION
●The included map DVD-ROM is de-
signed specifically for your naviga-
tion system. Do not use it in another
system as it could cause a
malfunction.
●Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture, such as spilled
liquids, may cause the system to
malfunction.
NOTE:
Before inserting the map DVD-ROM disc,
confirm that there is no disc in the slot.1. To insert a disc: Place the disc in the slot. It
will be drawn in automatically. You do not
have to push it in all the way.2. To eject the disc: Press the eject button and
remove the disc.
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HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD-ROM
CAUTION
●Handle a DVD-ROM by its edges.
Never touch the surface of the disc.
●To clean a disc, wipe the surface
from the center to the outer edge us-
ing a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe
the disc using a circular motion. Do
not use a conventional record
cleaner, benzine, thinner or alcohol
intended for industrial use.
●A new disc may be rough on its inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges using the side of a pen or pen-
cil as illustrated.●Never attempt to use a DVD-ROM
that has been cracked, deformed or
repaired using adhesive. Doing so
may damage the equipment.
●Handle the DVD-ROM carefully to
avoid contamination or flaws.
Otherwise, the data may not be read
properly.
●Do not write, draw or attach anything
on either side of the DVD-ROM.
●Do not store the DVD-ROM in loca-
tions exposed to direct sunlight or in
high temperatures or humidity.
●Do not apply any stickers or write
anything on either side of the
DVD-ROM.
The display is a liquid crystal display and should
be handled with care.
WARNING
Never disassemble the display. Some
parts utilize extremely high voltage.
Touching them may result in serious
personal injury.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY
●If the temperature inside the vehicle is espe-
cially low, the display will stay relatively dim or
the movement of the images may be slow.
These conditions are normal. The display will
function normally when the interior of the ve-
hicle has warmed up.
●Some pixels in the display are darker or
brighter than others. This condition is an in-
herent characteristic of liquid crystal displays,
and it is not a malfunction.
●You may also notice a remnant of the previous
display image on the screen. This screen burn
is inherent in displays, and it is not a
malfunction.
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