2010 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE Navigation Manual

SEARCHING FOR A DETOUR
ROUTE TAKING TRAFFIC INFORMA-
TION INTO CONSIDERATION
When a serious traffic event occurs on the route,
or if the system finds a faster route, a detour alert
will pop up automatically. If the automatic alert is
missed, a detour can also be searched for
manually.
1. Press ROUTE.
2. Select “Traffic Detour”.3. When the detour search is successful, de-
tailed information about the detour route
(left screen) and the comparison screen of
the two routes (right screen) are displayed.
1Original route (yellow)
2Detour route (pink)
3The change of distance and estimated
travel time to destination when the de-
tour route is taken.
4. To accept the suggested detour route, se-
lect “Yes”.
INFO:
●If no route is set, or “Use Real Time Traffic In-
formation” is turned off, this function cannot
be operated.
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●If no detour route is selected and no further
action is provided, the detour route will be au-
tomatically cancelled.
●The detour suggestion may be retrieved even
after the message disappears by manually se-
lecting “Traffic Detour”. The system will then
search for the detour again and suggest a de-
tour if one is available at that time.
●Without a subscription to an XM NavTraffic
broadcast, it will not be possible to get a traf-
fic detour or apply settings for traffic informa-
tion related functions. A message appears
when a related menu item is selected.
●See “NOTES ON XM NavTrafficINFORMA-
TION” for further information.
Automatic detour guidance
WhenAuto RerouteandUse Real Time Traffic
Informationare turned on, a message will auto-
matically pop up when the system finds a detour.1. If a traffic jam or a serious traffic problem
occurs on the route while driving along the
suggested route, the automatic detour
route search starts and a message pops up
if a detour is found.
2. To accept the suggested detour route, se-
lect “Yes”.INFO:
●If no operation is performed for one minute af-
ter the message is displayed, the message
disappears. The detour will not be accepted,
and the current suggested route will remain
unchanged.
●When the “Traffic Announcement” is turned
on, the system will announce voice guidance
at the same time that the message appears on
the screen.
SETTING CONDITIONS FOR THE
ROUTE CALCULATION
Search condition settings
The route can be recalculated after changing the
route calculation conditions anywhere along the
route.
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Basic operation:
1. Press ROUTE.
2. Select “Route Settings”.
3. Select “Basic Route Type”.
4. Select the preferred condition. The indica-
tor for the selected condition illuminates.
5. When the conditions are set, the system
starts calculating the route with the new
conditions, and the current location map
screen is displayed.Available conditions:
●“Fastest Route”:
Prioritizes by the fastest time.
●“Minimize Freeway”:
Minimizes the use of motorways.
●“Shortest Route”:
Prioritizes by the shortest route.
INFO:
Only one of these conditions can be utilized at a
time.
Voice command
1. Press
located on the steering wheel
switch.
2. After the tone sounds, speak a command.
To set conditions for the route calculation
(Alternate command mode):
“Fastest Route”
“Minimize Freeway Route”
“Shortest Route”
Detailed route settings
Detailed conditions can be set for the route
calculation.Basic operation:
1. Press ROUTE.
2. Select “Route Settings”.
3. Select “Other Routing Choices”.
4. Select the preferred condition. The indica-
tor for the selected condition illuminates.
5. If “Route Settings” is exited after changing
the settings, the system starts calculating
the route with the new conditions.
Available setting items:
●“Minimize Toll Roads”:
Minimizes the use of toll roads.
●“Use Time Restricted Roads”:
Uses any roads subject to time restrictions.
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●“Use Statistical Traffic Information”:
Uses statistical traffic information that is
stored in the map data.
●“Use Real Time Traffic Information”:
Uses the latest traffic information received via
the XMbroadcast.
●“Use Avoid Area Settings”:
Enables the avoid area setting.
●“Use Ferries”:
Includes the use of ferries.
●“Use Learned Routes”:
Uses the roads that are most frequently trav-
eled with the help of self-learning technology.
●“Auto Reroute”:
If the vehicle deviates from the suggested
route, the system automatically recalculates a
route that leads the vehicle to the suggested
route.
INFO:
●The recalculated route may not be the short-
est route because the system prioritizes easy-
to-drive roads for safety reasons.
●If route conditions are set fromRoute
Settings, all sections in the route are subject
to the same route conditions even though dif-
ferent route conditions are set for different
sections inEdit/Add to Route.●IfUse Time Restricted Roadsis deactivated,
the system calculates a route without any
consideration of the regulations concerning
the time or day of the week. Therefore, the
suggested route may include a road subject
to traffic regulations concerning the time or
day of the week. When driving along the
route, always follow all traffic regulations re-
gardless of whetherUse Time Restricted
Roadsis ON or OFF.
●If the system cannot calculate any alternative
routes, it displays the previous route.
●If the vehicle overly deviates from the sug-
gested route, the system calculates a new
route.
●Statistical traffic information is based on pre-
vious traffic data. When the traffic situation
rapidly changes due to unexpected accidents,
construction work, traffic restrictions,
emergencies, etc., the prediction accuracy of
the system may be reduced.
●Traffic jam information displayed on the map
screen is not statistical traffic information.
●WhenUse Statistical Traffic Informationis
turned on, the system may lead to a road
where a traffic jam occurs or to a detour even
though the shortest route does not have a
traffic jam.●Even whenUse Real Time Traffic Information
is turned on, if traffic information has not been
provided for the area, sometimes it is possible
that a detour will not be indicated in a location
where a traffic jam occurs.
●The system may not lead to a detour if traffic
closure or a traffic jam occurs far from the
present location.
●The system calculates to reduce the time re-
quired for the entire route from the start to
destination. If there are no appropriate routes,
the system may lead to a route where a traffic
jam occurs instead of leading to a detour.
●This system can learn and memorize the route
that is most frequently used. However, de-
spite driving on the same route several times
so that the system can learn the route, the
system may have difficulty learning the route
under the following conditions:
–Use Time Restricted Roadis turned on.
–Use Real Time Traffic Infois turned on.
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Various guidance information can be set to be
played during route guidance and activate or de-
activate route and/or voice guidance.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Press ROUTE.
2. Select “Guidance Settings”.
3. Select the preferred item.
4. Press BACK to return to the previous
screen. Press MAP to return to the current
location map screen.
Available setting items
●“Guidance Volume”:
Adjusts the volume level of voice guidance.
“GUIDANCE SETTINGS”
(page 5-28)
●“Guidance Voice”:
Activates or deactivates voice guidance. The
indicator illuminates if voice guidance is
activated.
“GUIDANCE SETTINGS”
(page 5-28)
●“Traffic Announcement”:
Provides an announcement of a traffic infor-
mation event on the route.
“GUIDANCE SETTINGS”
(page 5-28)
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●“Voice Guidance Settings”:
Sets advanced settings for the voice guid-
ance announced at guide points.
“ROUTE GUIDANCE SET-
TINGS” (page 5-36)
●“Guidance Display Settings”:
Activates or deactivates small turn arrow dis-
play on the map.
“DISPLAYING SMALL TURN
ARROW ON MAP” (page 5-38)
●“Estimated Time”:
Switches the display of estimated travel time
to the destination or waypoint that is dis-
played on the map screen.
“SWITCHING ESTIMATED AR-
RIVAL TIME DISPLAY”
(page 5-39)●“Others”:
– “Set Average Speeds”:
Set an average vehicle speed for each
type of road, which is reflected in the cal-
culation of the required time to the
destination.
“SET AVERAGE SPEEDS”
(page 5-40)
– “Auto Reroute”:
If the vehicle deviates from the sug-
gested route, the system automatically
recalculates a route.
“Setting the Auto Reroute”
(page 5-30)
SETTING VOICE GUIDANCE AT IN-
TERSECTIONS
1. Press SETTING.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Guidance Settings”.
4. Select “Voice Guidance Settings”.
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5. Select “Intersection Guidance Settings”.
6. Select the preferred item.
Available setting items
●“Voice Announcements”:
Sets how many times the voice guidance is
announced before the vehicle reaches an
intersection.
1. Select “Voice Announcements”.
2. Select the preferred item.
– “Full”:
The system announces three kinds of
voice guidance: “Turning Point”, “1
Guide” and “2 Guide”.– “Concise”:
The system announces two kinds of
voice guidance: “Turning Point” and “1
Guide”.
– “Turning Point”:
Turns on the sound that chimes when a
maneuver is supposed to be occurring.
DISPLAYING SMALL TURN ARROW
ON MAP
The guidance screen displayed when the vehicle
passes through an intersection can be changed.1. Press SETTING.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Guidance Settings”.
4. Select “Guidance Display Settings”.
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5. Select “Small Turn Arrow on Map to activate
or deactivate Small Turn Arrow on the Map
(simplified turn indicator) displayed in the
upper left corner of the map screen. The in-
dicator illuminates if the Small Turn Arrow
on the Map is displayed.
SWITCHING ESTIMATED ARRIVAL
TIME DISPLAY
The display of the travel time on the map screen
can be switched between the travel time to the
destination and the travel time to the waypoint.Example: Switching the display to the travel time
to the waypoint
1. Press SETTING.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Guidance Settings”.
4. Select “Estimated Time”.5. Select “Waypoint”. The indicator for the se-
lected condition illuminates.
6. Press MAP to return to the current location
map screen.
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