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Control panel buttons — color screen without
Navigation System (if so equipped)..................4-4
How to use the NISSAN controller...............4-5
How to select menus on the screen..............4-6
How to use the STATUS button..................4-6
How to use the INFO button.....................4-7
How to use the SETTING button................4-11
OFF button.............................4-18
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-18
How to use the NISSAN controller..............4-19
How to use the touch screen...................4-19
Start-up screen...............................4-21
How to select menus on the screen.............4-21
How to use the STATUS button.................4-22
How to use the INFO button....................4-22
How to use the SETTING button................4-27
OFF button.............................4-34
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)..................4-34
How to read the displayed lines.................4-35
Adjusting the screen...........................4-35Operating tips.................................4-36
Vents...........................................4-37
Heater and air conditioner (manual)
(if so equipped)..................................4-38
Controls......................................4-38
Heater operation..............................4-39
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)........4-40
Air flow charts.................................4-42
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................4-45
Automatic operation...........................4-45
Manual operation..............................4-46
Operating tips.................................4-46
Rear seat air conditioner (if so equipped)............4-47
Controls......................................4-48
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-48
Audio system....................................4-48
Radio........................................4-48
FM radio reception............................4-49
AM radio reception............................4-49
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-49
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Audio operation precautions....................4-50
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped)...............................4-55
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-60
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped).........................4-68
CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation
(if so equipped)...............................4-73
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system
(if so equipped)...............................4-75
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning......4-84
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-86
Remote audio system controls
(if so equipped)...............................4-87
Antenna......................................4-88
NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped)..................................4-89
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls..........4-90
Remote control................................4-91
Flip-down screen..............................4-91
Before operating the DVD mobile
entertainment system..........................4-93Playing a digital versatile disc (DVD).............4-94
Remote control operation.......................4-99
Care and maintenance........................4-101
How to handle the DVD.......................4-101
Car phone or CB radio...........................4-104
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-105
Regulatory Information........................4-106
Using the system.............................4-107
Control buttons..............................4-109
Getting started...............................4-109
List of voice commands.......................4-111
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode.................4-117
Troubleshooting guide........................4-119
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-120
Regulatory Information........................4-122
Voice commands.............................4-122
Pairing procedure............................4-122
Phonebook..................................4-124
Making a call.................................4-125
Receiving a call..............................4-126
During a call.................................4-127
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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. 4-5)
2. STATUS button (P. 4-6)
3. + (brightness control) button
4.
OFF brightness control button (P.
4-18)5. INFO button (P. 4-7)
6. – (brightness control) button
7. SETTING button (P. 4-11)
8. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-5)
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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.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position) for a long time, it will discharge
the battery, 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.
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
s2or the
center dial
s3. Then press the ENTER buttons1
to select the item or perform the action.
The BACK button
s4has two functions:
cGo back to the previous display (cancel) .
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If you press the BACK buttons4during 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.
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 “Audio” key) .
2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Bass, 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, 5/6) .
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Enhances stereo imag-
ing and sound) .
HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system and fuel consumption, 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
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Display settings
Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER
button. The Display settings screen will appear.Brightness/contrast:
Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key
to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map
background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust
the brightness to darker or brighter and the con-
trast to lower or higher.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.Display off:
Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the
“Display ON” turns amber and the message
above will be displayed briefly. When the audio,
HVAC (Heater and air conditioner) , or any mode
button on the control panel is operated, the dis-
play turns on for that operation. If one of the
control panel buttons is pressed, the display will
not automatically turn off until that operation is
finished. Otherwise, the screen turns off auto-
matically after 5 seconds.
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OFF BUTTON
To change the display brightness, press
the
OFF button. Pressing the button again
will change the display to the day
or the
night
display. Then, adjust the brightness
by using the NISSAN controller.
The display brightness can also be adjusted us-
ing the + (brighter) button or the2(dimmer)
button.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, the
display will return to the previous display.
Press and hold the
OFF button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Press the
button again to turn the display on.
1. STATUS button (P. 4-22)
2. DEST button*
3. NISSAN controller (P. 4-19)
4. PHONE button**5.
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-34)
6. INFO button (P. 4-22)
7. SETTING button (P. 4-27)
8. VOICE button*
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9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-19)
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 discharge the battery, 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.
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
s4has 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.
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