2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER window

INFO:
. You can push on the control
panel to return to the previous screen, but
only after deleting all the numbers entered.
. When you touch [BACK] on the screen, the
screen returns to the previous screen even
when numbers have been entered.NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION
NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the navigation system and other
systems equipped on this vehicle, in one of two
modes, Standard Mode or Alternate Command
Mode. In Standard Mode, you can operate
Phone and Information.
The commands that are available are always
shown on the display and announced by the
system. You can complete your desired opera-
tion by simply following the prompts given by the
system. In Standard Mode, hands–free opera-
tion of Audio, Climate Control and Display is not
available through Voice Recognition.
For U.S. customers, Standard Mode is selected
by default. For Canadian customers, Alternate
Command Mode is the default mode.
INFO:
. For the voice commands for the audio, air
conditioner and other systems, refer to the
Owner’s Manual of your vehicle. The follow-
ing sections refer only to the navigation,
phone, and information systems.
. When the system language is set to
“Franc¸ ais” (French) the available commands
and functions differ from those available
when using the system in English.
Using the system
Initialization:
When 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: “Phonetic data downloading. Please
wait.”
Before starting
To get the best recognition performance from
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing:
. 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 your
commands can be recognized more easily.
NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION
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1. Highlight [Voice Recognition Settings] andpush .
2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the up and down switches of
the main directional buttons or the center
dial.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When 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: “Phonetic data downloading. Please
wait.”
BEFORE STARTING
To get the best recognition performance from
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing:
. 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 your
commands can be recognized more easily.
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
1. Push located on the steering
switch.
2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system provides the voice menu
prompt “Would you like to access Phone,
Navigation, Information or Help?”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the
9-4Voice recognition

BEFORE STARTING
To get the best recognition performance from
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing:. 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 your
commands can be recognized more easily.
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
1. Push located on the steering
switch.
2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a
command”.
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.
. If you want to cancel the command, push
and hold . The message, “Voice
cancelled” will be announced.
. When you do not say a command, the
system pauses the operation. Push
to restart the operation.
. If you want to adjust the volume of the
system feedback, push the volume control
buttons [+] or [−] on the steering switch or
use the audio system volume knob while the
system is making an announcement.
How to speak numbers
NISSAN 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, if you would like to say 500, “five zero
zero” can be used, but “five hundred” cannot.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize
your command.
or
The system recognizes your
command incorrectly. The interior of the vehicle is too noisy.
Close the windows or have other occupants be quiet.
The volume of your voice is too low. Speak louder.
The volume of your voice is too loud. Speak softer.
Your pronunciation is unclear. Speak clearly.
You are speaking before the voice recognition mode is ready. Push
on the steering switch, and speak a command after the
tone sounds.
8 seconds or more have passed after you pushed
on the steering switch. Make sure to speak a command within 8 seconds after you hear the beep
tone.
Only a limited range of voice commands is usable for each
screen. Use a correct voice command appropriate for the current screen.
The sound of the fan of the air conditioner is too loud. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan speed is automatically lowered and voice commands can be recognized more easily.
Lower the fan speed as necessary or set the air conditioner to “Auto”.
VOICE RECOGNITION
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