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1. Highlight [Let’s Practice] and push .
2. Practice voice commands in accordance with the audio guidance.Tutorials on operation of voice recogni-
tion systemWhen highlighting [Using the Address Book],
[Finding a Street Address] or [Placing Calls] and
pushing , the system displays tutor-
ials on how to perform these operations using
voice recognition.
Useful tips for correct operationIt is possible to display useful speaking informa-
tion that may help the system to accept a voice
command correctly.1. Highlight [Help on Speaking] and push .
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller.USING THE SYSTEM
InitializationWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, Voice Recognition is initialized, which
may take up to one minute. When completed,
the system is ready to accept voice commands.
If > is pushed before the initialization
completes, the display will show the message:
“System not ready”.
BEFORE STARTINGTo get the best recognition performance from
Voice Recognition, observe the following items.
. The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to eliminate
the surrounding noises (traffic noise and
vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent
the system from correctly recognizing the
voice commands.
. Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command.
. Speak in a natural conversational voice
without pausing between words.
. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
speed is automatically lowered so that voice
commands can be recognized more easily.

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The following section is applicable when Alter-
nate Command Mode is active.
“Setting alternate command mode”
(page 9-21)
When Alternate Command Mode is active, an
expanded list of commands can be used after
pushing >. In this mode, available
commands are not fully shown on the display or
prompted. Review the expanded command list,
available when this mode is active. See exam-
ples of Alternate Command Mode screens.
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate
Command Mode be turned OFF and Standard
Mode be used for the best recognition perfor-
mance.
“Confirming voice commands”
(page 9-12)
DISPLAYING HOW TO OPERATE
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEMWhen operating the voice recognition system
for the first time or if help is preferred to use the
system, the Command List (available only in
Alternate Command Mode) or the User Guide
are available.
Basic operation1. Push .
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .
4. Highlight the preferred item and push .
Available items: . [Command List]:
A list of voice commands that the system
can accept is displayed.
. [User Guide]:
A simplified operation manual of the voice
recognition system can be displayed and
how to use the voice commands can be
confirmed.
INFO:
The Command List feature is only available when
Alternate Command Mode is active.
Confirming voice commandsWhen controlling the system by voice com-
mands for the first time or if an appropriate voice
command is unknown, confirm using the voice
command lists.
The following information describes how to
display the navigation command list and the
help list. For information about the operations of
other functions, refer to the vehicle Owner’s
Manual.
Example: Displaying the navigation com-
mand list:
1. Push .
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .
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4. Highlight [Command List] and push .5. Highlight the preferred item and push
.
Available items:
.
Phone Commands
.
Navigation Commands
.
Information Commands
.
Audio Commands
.
Help Commands
6. To confirm the list, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller.
7. Push to return to the previous
screen.
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INFO:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the
operations related to phone, information and
audio.
CONFIRMING HOW TO USE VOICE
COMMANDSIt is possible to confirm how to use voice
commands by accessing a simplified User
Guide, which contains basic instructions and
tutorials for several voice commands.Basic operation1. Push .
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .
4. Highlight [User Guide] and push . 5. Highlight the preferred item and push
.
Available items: . [Getting Started]:
Describes the basics of how to operate the
voice recognition system.
. [Let’s Practice]:
Mode for practice following the system
voice.
. [Using the Address Book]:
Tutorial for setting a destination by the
Address Book.
. [Finding a Street Address]:
Tutorial for entering a destination by street
address.
. [Placing Calls]:
Tutorial for marking a phone call by voice
command operation.
. [Help on Speaking]:
Displays the useful tips of speaking for
correct command recognition by the system.
. [Voice Recognition Settings]:
Describes the available voice recognition
settings. .
[Adapting the System to Your Voice]:
Tutorial adapting the system to the user’s
voice.
Getting startedBefore using the voice recognition system for
the first time, it is possible to confirm how to use
commands by viewing the Getting Started
section of the User Guide.1. Highlight [Getting Started] and push
.
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller.Practicing voice commandsPractice for using the voice recognition function
can be performed by repeating a phrase after
the system announces it.
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1. Highlight [Let’s Practice] and push .
2. Practice voice commands in accordance with the audio guidance.Tutorials on operation of voice recogni-
tion systemWhen highlighting [Using the Address Book],
[Finding a Street Address] or [Placing Calls] and
pushing , the system displays tutor-
ials on how to perform these operations using
voice recognition.
Example: With [Using the Address Book] high-
lighted
1. Highlight [Using the Address Book] and push . The tutorial starts.2. The voice guide demonstrates how to speak
when giving commands.
3. When the tutorial is completed, the system automatically switches to the Menu screen.
Useful tips for correct operationIt is possible to display useful speaking tips that
may help the system to accept a voice command
correctly.1. Highlight [Help on Speaking] and push .
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the multi-functionI controller.Voice recognition settingsThe settings for easy operation of the voice
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1. Highlight [Voice Recognition Settings] and push .
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller.Adapting System to Your VoiceThe voice recognition system is equipped with a
learning function to adapt to the user’s voice for
better recognition. It is possible to confirm how
to operate the learning function through this
tutorial.1. Highlight [Adapting the System to YourVoice] and push . The tutorial
starts.
2. The voice guide demonstrates the steps that have to be performed.
3. When the tutorial is completed, the system automatically switches to the Menu screen.USING THE SYSTEM
InitializationWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, Voice Recognition is initialized, which
may take up to one minute. When completed,
the system is ready to accept voice commands.
If > is pushed before the initialization
completes, the display will show the message:
“System not ready”.
BEFORE STARTINGTo get the best recognition performance out of
Voice Recognition, observe the following:
. The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to eliminate
the surrounding noises (traffic noise and vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent
the system from correctly recognizing the
voice commands.
. Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command.
. Speak in a natural conversational voice
without pausing between words.
. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
speed is automatically lowered so that voice
commands can be recognized more easily.
. The voice recognition system cannot be
operated when the soft top is not closed (for
Roadster and CrossCabriolet models) .
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS1. Push >located on the steering
wheel switch.
2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a
command”.
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3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from [
]to[
], speak a
command.
Operating tips. If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
. Push once to return to the
previous screen.
. To cancel the command, push and hold
>. The message, “Voice can-
celed” will be announced.
. Push >to stop the voice prompt
and give the command at once. Remember
to wait for the tone before speaking.
. To adjust the volume of the system feed-
back, push the volume control buttons [+] or
[] on the steering wheel switch or use the
audio system volume control knob while the
system is making an announcement.
How to speak numbersNISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers when giving voice
commands. Refer to the following examples. General rule:
Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. For
example, to say 500, “five zero zero” can be
used, but “five hundred” cannot.
Examples:
1-800-662-6200
“One eight zero zero six six two six two zero
zero”
Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:
Recognition of phone numbers can be improved
by saying the phone number in 3 groups of
numbers. For example, to call 800-662-6200,
speak “Eight Zero Zero” first, and the system will
then ask to speak the next three digits. Then, say
“Six Six Two”. After recognition, the system will
then ask to speak the last 4 digits. Say, “Six Two
Zero Zero”. Using this method of phone digit
entry can improve recognition performance.
INFO:
For best recognition, speak “zero” for the
number “0” and “oh” for the letter “o”.
SYSTEM FEEDBACK ANNOUNCE-
MENT MODESIt is possible to select two modes, long or short,
for the announcement by the system.How to set1. Push .
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .

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4. Highlight [Minimize Voice Feedback] and push . The indicator illuminates,
and the system announcement mode
switches to the short mode.
5. Push to return to the previous
screen. Push