2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE navigation

Checking detailed information for the
traffic information icons on the map
1. Place the cross pointer over the traffic infor-mation icon. The general description of the
icon is displayed.
2. Touch “Detail”. The screen for showing the detailed information for the traffic informa-
tion icon is displayed. 3. The map screen centered around the se-
lected event is displayed. On the left
screen, the detailed information about the
event is displayed. You can scroll the mes-
sage by using the up/down button of the
steering wheel switch.
4. Press MAP to return to the current location map screen.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION SETTINGS
This displays or changes the settings for the traf-
fic information related functions. 1. Press SETTING.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Traffic Info Settings”.
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4. Select the preferred setting. The indicatorfor the selected setting illuminates.
Available setting items
●Use Traffic Info.:
Enables all traffic information related
functions.
● Show Incidents on Map:
Displays the traffic incidents (e.g., accident)
on the map screen.
● Show Traffic Flow on Map:
Displays the traffic flow with an arrow on the
map screen.
● Blink Red Traffic Flow:
Blinks the red traffic flow lines that repre-
sent congestions. ●
Traffic Announcements:
Announces the traffic information event on
the route.
INFO:
● Even when “Show Traffic Flow On Map” and
“Show Incidents on Map” are set to off, the list
display of “Info On Route” and “Nearby Traffic
Info” will not be affected.
● Even when “Traffic Announcements” is set to
off, the route guidance will not be affected.
Also, the announcement of emergency infor-
mation and weather information will not be
turned off.
Voice command
1. Press
located on the steering wheel
switch.
2. After the tone sounds, speak a command. To turn on or off the traffic information sys-
tem: “Information” “Traffic Information”
(Standard mode)
“Traffic Information” (Alternate command
mode) XM NavWeather™ information is a subscription
service offered by XM
Satellite Radio.
This service provides real-time information re-
garding current weather, temperature, warnings,
road conditions and forecasts where available.
The weather information is broadcast to the ve-
hicle by the XM satellites.
The service enables you to view the following in-
formation on the navigation system.
*Current weather information icon of the destina-
tion on the screen of suggested route
*Detailed weather information and forecasts of
an area of interest
*Countrywide and local maps with the current
weather, temperature, warnings and road condi-
tion information
*List of warning/watches events detected
around the current location
*Pop-up messages on the navigation screen
with voice announcements when warnings and
watches are detected around the current loca-
tion
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The message includes the weather icon and text
describing the event.
INFO:
● The pop-up messages and announcements
can be set to on or off.
● If multiple warning/watch events are detected,
they will be displayed in order starting with the
one having the shortest linear distance from
the vehicle.
Weather information settings
The settings can be confirmed and changed for
the urgent weather information related functions. 1. Press SETTING.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Weather Info Settings”.
4. Select the preferred setting. The indicator
for the setting illuminates.
Available setting items:
● Display an Alert for Weather Warnings:
Displays a message screen automatically when
the system detects urgent warning information.
●Display an Alert for Weather Watches:Displays a message screen automatically when
the system detects urgent watch information.
●Voice Announcements:
Provides urgent information announcements
for warnings and watches around the current
location.
Types of warnings/watches
Category Warnings/Watches
Tornado Tornado Watch, Tornado
Hurricane Inland Hurricane Wind, Hurricane Force Wind, Hurricane, Typhoon
Storm Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Se- vere Thunderstorm, Storm, Tropical
Storm, Inland Tropical Storm, Dust
Storm
Flood Flood Watch, Flash Flood, Coastal Flood, Lakeshore Flood, High Surf,
Flood
Winter Winter Watch, Heavy Snow, Heavy Sleet, Lake Effect Snow, Freeze,
Heavy Freezing Spray, Blizzard, Ice
Storm, Winter Storm
Wind Wind Watch, High Wind, Wind Chill, Gale
Extremes Excessive Heat
Other Red Flag, Tsunami, Avalanche, Spe- cial Marine, Earthquake, Law
Enforcement, Hazardous Materials,
Nuclear Power Plant, Radiological
Hazard, Civil Danger, Fire, Shelter in
Place, Volcano, Other Watches,
Other Warnings
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INFO:
● The “Other Watches” category in the “Other”
category includes Inland Hurricane Watch,
Hurricane Watch, Typhoon Watch, Tropical
Storm Watch, Inland Tropical Storm Watch
and Fire Weather Watch.
● The “Other Warnings” category in the “Other”
category includes Dense Fog Warning, Freez-
ing Fog Warning, Extreme Cold Warning,
Frost Warning, Hydrologic Warning, Ashfall
Warning, Air Stagnation Warning, Low Water
Warning, Ice Accretion Warning, Dense
Smoke Warning, Dense Smoke Advisory,
Freezing Fog Advisory, Dense Fog Advisory,
Ashfall Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory. 1. Press INFO.
2. Select “Map Update”.
3. Insert the first DVD containing the new map
data. 4. Select “DVD Update”.
INFO:
● Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the
location of the DVD slot.
● A total of five DVDs are required to fully up-
date the system. In addition, a DRM (Digital
Rights Management) activation code is re-
quired to complete the installation. To pur-
chase a map update and DRM code, please
visit www.nissannavigation.com. You will need
your Unit ID from the Map Updatescreen
(see above) and the VIN number of your ve-
hicle to purchase a map update.
● Do not eject the DVD while updating the map
data. Doing so will result in an incomplete
update.
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●To order updated DVD-ROMs or additional
DVD-ROMs, visit www.nissannavigation.com.
NOTE:
In handling the DVD-ROM, be careful on
the following points.
● Do not try to bend the DVD-ROM. Do not use
any disk that is bent or cracked.
● Do not use any benzine, thinner, or antistatic
spray on them.
● Do not put on any sticker or write anything on
either surface.
● If you need to clean it, do so with a soft cloth
by wiping from the centre outward.
● Do not use a DVD Laser Lens Cleaners as
they may cause the DVD player to
malfunction. This displays the map version information.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Press INFO.
2. Select “Navigation Version”.
3. Press BACK to return to the previous
screen. Press MAP to return to the current
location map screen.
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8 Other settings
Settings screen...................................8-2
Basic operation ................................8-2
Display settings ...................................8-3
Basic operation ................................8-3
Display adjustment .............................8-3
Basic operation ................................8-4
Setting color theme .............................8-7
Navigation setting .................................8-7
Basic operation ................................8-7
Speed limit indication on map . . ..................8-8 Other navigation settings
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Delete stored items ............................ 8-15
Reset all navigation settings to default ...........8-16
Volume adjustment ............................... 8-17
Basic operation ............................... 8-17
Clock settings.................................... 8-18
Basic operation ............................... 8-18
Language and unit settings ........................8-19
Language settings ............................. 8-19
Unit settings .................................. 8-20

The navigation system can be customized to
make it easier for you to use.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Press SETTING.
2. Select the preferred setting item.
Available setting items
● “Navigation”:
Adjust various settings of the navigation
system.
“Navigation setting” (page 8-7)
● “Audio”:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
● “Phone”:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
● “Bluetooth”:
Set Bluetooth Audio and Phone. Refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual. ●
“Volume and Beeps”:
”Volume adjustment” (page 8-17)
● “Display”:
“Display settings” (page 8-3)
● “Clock”:
“Clock settings” (page 8-18)
● “Others”:
– “Comfort”:
This item is displayed when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
– “Language & Units”:
“LANGUAGE AND UNIT
SETTINGS” (page 8-19)
– “Voice Recognition”:
“System feedback announce-
ment modes” (page 9-27)
INFO:
The displayed items vary depending on the
equipped options.
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SETTINGS SCREEN
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This menu turns on and off the display, adjust the
image quality of the navigation screen and
change the color of the menu screen.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Press SETTING.
2. Select “Display”.
3. Select the preferred adjustment item.Available setting items
●
“Display Adjustment:
Turn on and off the display and adjust the
image quality of the navigation screen.
● “Color Theme”
Set the color of the menu screen.
DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT
This menu turns on and off the display and ad-
justs the image quality of the navigation screen.
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DISPLAY SETTINGS
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