2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE USB

Stopping recording:
To stop the recording, touch the “Stop REC” key
on the screen. If the CD is ejected, the audio
system is turned off or the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, the recording also
stops.
Playing recorded songs
Select the Music Box audio system by using one
of the following methods:● Press the SOURCE select switch on the
steering wheel.
For information, see “Steering wheel switch
for audio control” in this section.
● Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until
the center display changes to the Music Box
mode.
● Give voice commands.
For information, see “NISSAN Voice Recog-
nition system” in this section. Stopping playback:
The system stops playing when:
● Another mode (radio, CD, USB, Bluetooth
Audio or AUX) is selected.
● The audio system is turned off.
● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Seeking button:
Press the
side of the seeking button while
a track is playing to return to the beginning of the
current track. Press the
side of the seeking
button while a track is playing to skip to the
beginning of the next track.
If you press and hold the
side of the seek-
ing button or the
side of the seeking button
for more than approximately 1.5 seconds; the
track will play while rewinding or fast forwarding.
When the
side of the seeking button or
the
side of the seeking button is released,
the track will return to the normal playing speed.
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●Play Mode
Alters the play mode of the playlist. Touch
the key of the mode you wish to apply. The
modes change the play pattern as follows:
– Normal - no play pattern is applied.
– 1 Album Repeat - the songs in the current album are repeated.
– 1 Track Repeat - the current track is re- peated.
– 1 Album Random - the songs in the cur- rent album are played randomly.
– All Random - all songs are played ran- domly. ●
Edit Music Information
Edits the information of the songs in the
Music Library.
– Edit Information of Current Song
– Edit Information by Album
– Update Gracenote from USB Device
– Transfer Missing Titles to USB
– Update Gracenote from HDD The “Transfer Missing Titles to USB” and “Up-
date Gracenote from HDD” options can be used
to update the titles of songs in the Music Library.
Visit www.nissanusa.com/gracenote for detailed
instructions on how to update the Gracenote
database.
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SOURCE select switch
Push the source select switch to change the
mode in the following sequence:
Type A Switch:
PRESET BANK A→PRESET BANK B →PRE-
SET BANK C →CD* →AUX* →PRESET BANK
A.
* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device.
While in one of the preset radio station banks (A,
B or C) , use the tuning switch
orto
select one of the preset radio stations (1 – 6) .
Type B Switch:
AM →FM* →XM* (satellite radio, if so equipped)
→ CD** →USB/iPod** →AUX** →AM
* When using the SOURCE switch, the audio
mode switches to the FM preset bank (FM1 or
FM2) or XM preset bank (XM1 or XM2) that was
last active. To switch between the FM1 and FM2
preset banks or the XM1 and XM2 preset banks,
use the controls on the audio system.
** These modes are only available when compat-
ible media is connected to the system. Type C Switch:
AM
→FM1 →FM2 →XM1 →XM2 →XM3
(satellite radio, if so equipped) →CD/DVD*→
Music Box** →USB/iPod* →Bluetooth Au-
dio* →AUX* →AM.
* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device.
** This mode is only available when music has
been downloaded into the Music Box system.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
Tuning (Type A and Type B switches only)
Memory change (radio):
While in one of the preset radio station banks,
push the tuning switch
orfor less
than 1.5 seconds to change to the next preset
station in memory.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch
orfor more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station. Next/Previous track (CD):
Push the tuning switch
orfor less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
Menu control
switch/ENTER button
(Type C switch only)
While the display is showing a map or audio
screen, tilt the Menu Control switch upward or
downward to select a station, track, CD or folder.
For most audio sources, tilting the switch
up/down for more than 1.5 seconds provides a
different function than a tilting up/down for less
than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM:
● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
seek up or down to the next station.
● Press the ENTER button to show the list of
preset stations.
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XM (if so equipped):● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
go to the next or previous category.
● Press the ENTER button to show the XM
Menu.
iPod: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Press the ENTER button to show the iPod
Menu.
CD: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the folder number (if
playing compressed audio files) .
● Press the ENTER button to show the CD
Menu.
DVD: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number. ●
Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the title number.
● Press the ENTER button to select an item
from the DVD display.
● When the transparent operation menu ap-
pears, the switch will control the menu.
USB: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the folder number.
● Press the ENTER button to show the USB
Menu.
Music Box: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the album (folder)
number (if playing compressed audio files) .
● Press the ENTER button to show the Music
Box Menu.
Bluetooth Audio:
● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number. AUX:
● Press the ENTER button to show the AUX
Menu.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
● Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.
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COMMANDACTION
Planview Map Changes the Map display to a 2-dimensional view.
North Up Changes the Map display to keep north pointing up on the screen.
Heading Up Changes the Map display to keep the direction of the vehicle pointing up on the screen.
Zoom In <1 to 13> Changes the map scale to a smaller number.
Zoom Out <1 to 13> Changes the map scale to a larger number.
Guidance Voice ON/OFF Turns the navigation voice guidance on or off.
Guide Voice Repeat Repeats the last navigation voice guidance.
Information Command:
COMMANDACTION
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Where am I? Displays the current vehicle location.
Weather Information Displays weather information.
Weather Map Displays the current weather map.
Audio Command:
COMMANDACTION
AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.
FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.
XM Turns to the SAT band, selecting the station last played.
Music Box Turns to the Music Box hard-disk drive audio system.
CD Starts to play a CD.
USB Turns to the USB audio input.
Bluetooth Audio Turns to the Bluetoothaudio system.
AUX Turns to the AUX input.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-25
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-40
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-49
Airbagwarninglight...........1-55,2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-21
Air conditioner service ...........4-28
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-19,4-26
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-28
Airflowcharts..................4-22
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna.....................4-99
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-25
Armrests .....................1-9
Audible reminders ...............2-16
Audio system ..................4-29
Bluetooth audio..............4-93
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-46,4-52,4-63,4-69 FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD)
player ....................4-44
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player
..............4-48,4-54
Audio System iPod Player..........4-78,4-80,4-82
Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system ....................4-85
Audio system Radio ....................4-29
Audio System Settings...................4-60
Audio system USB interface .........4-71,4-73,4-75
Autolight switch .................2-31
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-45
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-31
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUXjack.................4-47,4-53
B
Battery ......................8-16
Chargewarninglight............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-18
Block heater Engine ....................5-29 Bluetooth
audio................4-93
Bluetooth hands-free phone
system .................4- 100, 4-114
Boosterseats..................1-37
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-25
Brakefluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-30
Brake system ................5-24
Brake warning light .............2-11
Brake wear indicators ........2-16,8-22
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-22
Brakes ......................8-22
B

reak-inschedule ...............5-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-12
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-30
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CarphoneorCBradio............4-100
CDcareandcleaning .............4-96
CD player
(See audio system) ....4-46,4-52,4-63,4-69
Check tire pressure ...............2-25
Child restraints .......1-20,1-21,1-22,1-24

Sunroof......................2-46
Sunroof (see Moonroof).............2-46
Sun visors ....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-55, 2-14
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-49
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-55
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-40
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-40
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-45
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-30
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-28
Turnsignalswitch..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-27,3-3,5-10
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2 Spare tire
................6-4,8-49
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tirechains..................8-46
Tireplacard..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-38
Tire rotation..................8-47
Types of tires .................8-45
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-24
Wheels and tires ...............8-38
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Towing Flattowing..................9-23
Towing load/specification ..........9-19
Towtrucktowing...............6-11
Trailer towing .................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-51
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-12
Driving with manual transmission ......5-17
Shiftselectorlockrelease..........5-16
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat .......1-8
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-24
Trunklight ....................2-51
Turn signal switch ................2-33 U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-24
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-72,4-75
Video file operation .............4-77
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-30
Variable voltage control system .........8-18
Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-26
Vehicle identification ...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) .................
9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-9
Vehicleloadinginformation...........9-12
Vehicle recovery .................6-14
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-27,3-3,5-10
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors.......................3-29
Voice recognition system ...........4-125
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-55, 2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-11
Brake warning light .............2-11
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