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Getting started
NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the navigation system and other
systems equipped on this vehicle, such as the
phone, vehicle information and audio. NISSAN
Voice Recognition can be used in one of two
selectable modes, Standard Mode or Alternate
Command Mode.
In Standard Mode, the commands that are
available are always shown on the display and
announced by the system. To perform opera-
tions, simply follow the prompts given by the
system.
For advanced operation, change to Alternate
Command Mode. When this mode is active, an
expanded list of commands can be spoken after
pushing >on the steering wheel
switch and the voice command menu prompts
are turned off. Note that in this mode the
recognition success rate may be affected
because the number of available commands
and ways of speaking each command are
increased. Otherwise, it is recommended that
Alternate Command Mode be turned to OFF
andStandardModebeusedforthebest
recognition performance.
For U.S. customers, Standard Mode is selected
by default. For Canadian customers, Alternate
Command Mode is the default mode.
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate Command Mode be turned to OFF and Stan-
dard Mode be used for the best recognition
performance.
INFO:
. For voice recognition system operation
related to the phone, audio or vehicle
information systems, refer to the Owner’s
Manual of your vehicle.
. When the system language is set to
“Franc¸ ais” (French) or “Espan ˜
ol” (Spanish) ,
the available commands and functions may
differ from those that are available when
using the system in English.
USING THE SYSTEM
InitializationWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia-
lized, 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
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing points:
. 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.
. The voice recognition system cannot be
operated when the soft top is not closed (for
Roadster and CrossCabriolet models) .
. 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.GIVING VOICE COMMANDSThe method of giving a voice command in
Standard Mode is described in this section.
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Voice recognition
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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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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Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
The system does not accept the voice
command.
or
The system accepts the voice com-
mand incorrectly. The interior of the vehicle is too noisy.
Close the windows or have other occupants be
quiet.
The volume of the voice is too low. Speak louder.
The volume of the voice is too loud. Speak softer.
Pronunciation is unclear. Speak clearly.
The voice command is given before the voice recognition system is
ready. Push
>on the steering wheel switch,
and speak a command after the tone sounds.
8 seconds or more have passed after pushing >on the
steering wheel switch. Make sure to speak a command within 8 seconds
after the beep tone sounds.
Only a limited range of voice commands is usable for each screen. Use a correct voice command appropriate for the current screen.
The system cannot be operated. The soft top is not closed (for Roadster and CrossCabriolet models). Close the soft top.
INFO:
For the best recognition, speak appropriate
commands. Command lists are available earlier
in this manual.
Standard Mode:“Command List” (page 9-6)
Alternate Command Mode:“Command List” (page 9-14)
Troubleshooting guide
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