2012 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

1. ZOOM OUT button*
2. STATUS button (P. 4-20)
3. DEST button*
4. ROUTE button*5. NISSAN controller (P. 4-17)
6. INFO button (P. 4-20)
7. PHONE button**
8. + (brightness control) button9.
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-31)
10. - (brightness control) button
11. VOICE button*
12. SETTING button (P. 4-24)
13. MAP button*
14.
BACK (previous) button (P. 4-17)
15. ZOOM IN button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
**For information on the PHONE button, see
“Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System” in this section.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
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COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer to a
key shown only on the display. These keys can be
selected by touching the screen or using the
NISSAN controller.
HOW TO USE THE NISSAN
CONTROLLER
Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Highlight an item on the dis-
play using the main directional buttons
2(cer-
tain Navigation System functions use the addi-
tional directional buttons
6) or the center dial
3. Then press the ENTER button1to select
the item or perform the action.
The BACK button
4has two functions:
● Go back to the previous display (cancel) . If you press the BACK button
4during setup,
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
● Finish setup.
In some screens, pressing the BACK button
4
accepts the changes made during setup.
For the VOICE button
5functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
CAUTION
● The glass display screen may break if it
is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the
glass screen breaks, do not touch it.
Doing so could result in an injury.
● To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
● Do not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
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To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
not be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
WARNING
●ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving.
● Avoid using vehicle features that could
distract you. If distracted, you could
lose control of your vehicle and cause
an accident.
Touch screen operation
With this system, the same operations as those
for the NISSAN controller are possible using the
touch screen operation.
Selecting the item:
Touch an item to select. To select the “Naviga-
tion” key, touch the “Navigation” key
1on the
screen. Touch the “BACK” key
2to return to the
previous screen. Adjusting the item:
Touch the “+” key
1or the “” key2to adjust
the settings of an item.
Touch the up arrow
3to scroll up the page one
item at a time, or touch the double up arrow
4to
scroll up an entire page.
Touch the down arrow
5to scroll down the
page one item at a time, or touch the double
down arrow
6to scroll down an entire page.
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Inputting characters:
Touch the letter or number key
1.
There are some options available when inputting
characters. ● Uppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
● Lowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
● Space:
Inserts a space. ●
Delete:
Deletes the last inputted character with one
touch. Touch and hold the “Delete” key to
delete all of the characters.
● OK:
Completes the character input.
Touch screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de-
tergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen.
HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-
play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-
tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different
areas on the screen provide you with important
information. See the following for details.
1. Header: Shows the path used to get to the current
screen (for example, press the SETTING
button > then select the “Comfort” key) .
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2. Menu Selections:Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu-
mination, etc.) .
3. Up/Down Movement Indicator: Shows that the NISSAN controller may be
used to move up or down on the screen and
select more options.
4. Screen Count: Shows the number of menu selections avail-
able for the current menu, even if they are on
multiple pages (for example, 1/9) .
5. Footer/Information Line: Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Cabin lighting when
unlocking doors) .HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
The STATUS button is used to display system
information. Three different split screens of infor-
mation are available. Press the STATUS button
multiple times to cycle through these screens as
follows:
Audio with Turn Information for Navigation →
Audio with Fuel Economy Information →Audio
with Climate Control Information →Audio with
Turn Information for Navigation
HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button; the display screen shows
vehicle and navigation information for your con-
venience.
The information shown on the screen should be a
guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
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Fuel economy
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key using the NISSAN controller to
display Distance to Empty, Average Fuel
Economy and Fuel Economy History.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance to Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to (*) .NOTE:
● If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position may con-
tinue to be displayed.
● When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km)
The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based
on fuel consumption since the last reset. The
display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3 mi
(500 m) . After a reset or connecting the battery
cables, the display might show (**.*) .
Resetting fuel economy
The average fuel economy calculation can be
reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the
“Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset Fuel
Eco” key using the NISSAN controller. Fuel economy record
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key, then select the “Fuel Eco History”
key using the NISSAN controller.
The average fuel consumption history will be
displayed in a graph form along with the average
fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.
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Maintenance items
Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte-
nance” key using the NISSAN controller; the
maintenance information will be displayed on the
screen.Changing the maintenance interval
Select one of the maintenance reminder keys
using the NISSAN controller to display the
screen to change the maintenance interval. You
can choose between Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Tire
and Other Reminder.
Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN con-
troller. Touch the “+” or “-” keys or turn the
NISSAN controller to choose the desired dis-
tance. To accept the changes, press the BACK
button.Resetting the maintenance interval
To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi
(km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using the
NISSAN controller.
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Displaying the maintenance notice re-
minder
Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display
the MAINTENANCE INFORMATION automati-
cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica-
tor light will illuminate when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au-
tomatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:● The vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition the next time the vehicle is driven. To return to the previous display after the MAIN-
TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met:
● The “Reset” key is selected.
● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to
OFF (indicator light not illuminated) .
● The maintenance interval is set again.
Where am I?
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Traffic Info
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Weather Info
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Map Update
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Navigation Version
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Other options
For Voice Recognition settings, refer to “NISSAN
Voice Recognition system” in this section.
For GPS Position, refer to the separate Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual.
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