2013 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE USB

tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPodcan
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
● iPod 5th Generation version 1.2.3
● iPod Classic - version 1.1
● iPod Touch - version 2.1*
● iPod Nano - 1st generation version 1.3.1
● iPod Nano - 2nd generation version 1.1.3
● iPod Nano - 3rd generation version 1.0.2
● iPod Nano - 4th generation version 1.0.4
● iPod Nano - 5th generation version 1.0.1
* Some features of this iPod may not be fully
functional. Make sure that your iPod
firmware is updated to
the version indicated above.
Audio main operation
AUX button:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the AUX button repeatedly
until the iPod mode is displayed on the screen.
If another audio source is playing and the iPod is
connected, press the AUX button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod mode.
If the vehicle audio system is turned off while the
iPod is playing, the iPod will start when the
VOL/ON-OFF control knob is pressed.
Interface:
The interface for iPod operation shown on the
vehicle’s audio system display screen is similar to
the iPod interface. Use the TUNE/SCROLL
knob and ENTER button to navigate the menus
on the screen. The iPod MENU button on the
vehicle audio system is used to move up one level
in the iPod menus.
Depending on the iPod model, the following
items may be available on the menu list screen.
For further information about each item, see the
iPod Owner’s Manual.
● Playlists ●
Artists
● Albums
● Songs
● Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● ShuffleSongs
SEEK/CAT buttons:
Press the SEEK/CAT buttons
orto
skip backward or forward one track.
Press and hold the SEEK/CAT buttons
orfor 1.5 seconds while a track is playing
to reverse or fast forward the track being played.
The track plays at an increased speed while
reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is
released, the track returns to normal play speed.
RPT button:
Press the RPT button while a track is playing to
change the play pattern as follows:
1 TRK RPT →ALL RPT →RPT OFF
1 TRK RPT: the current track will be repeated.
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ALL RPT: all songs in the current list are re-
peated.
RPT OFF: no repeat play pattern is applied.
RDM button:
Press the RDM button while a track is playing to
change the play pattern as follows:
TRK SHUFFLE→ALBUM SHUFFLE →
SHUFFLE OFF
TRK SHUFFLE: the tracks in the current list will
be played randomly.
ALBUM SHUFFLE: the albums in the current list
will be played randomly.
SHUFFLE OFF: no random play pattern is ap-
plied.
iPod* PLAYER OPERATION WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
Connecting iPod
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so that the
iPod can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open the protec-
tive cover
1on the USB jack in the center
console. Then connect the iPod-specific end of
the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the
cable to the USB jack on the vehicle. If your iPod
supports charging via a USB connection, its bat- tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod
can
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
● iPod 5th Generation (firmware version
1.2.3 or later)
● iPod Classic (firmware version 1.1.1 or
later)
● iPod Touch (firmware version 2.0.0 or
later)*
● iPod Nano - 1st generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.3.1 or later)
● iPod Nano - 2nd generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.1.3 or later)
● iPod Nano - 3rd generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.1.3 or later)
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1. Source select and Power on switch
2. Menu control switch/ENTER button
3. Volume control switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
POWER on switch
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio
system on.
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*→
USB/iPod* →Bluetooth Audio*→AUX* →
AM.
* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device.
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.
Type C
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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. 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.
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.
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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.
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) ........5-23
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-38
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-46
Air bag warning light ...........1-52, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-21
Air conditioner service ...........4-28
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-18, 4-26
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-28
Air flow charts ..................4-22
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-24
Antenna .....................4-83
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-23
Audible reminders ...............2-16
Audio system ..................4-29
Bluetooth audio..............4-76
Compact disc
(CD) player .......4-46, 4-52, 4-58, 4-64 FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player
.................4-44
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-48
Audio System iPod Player .............4-71, 4-73
Audio system Radio ....................4-29
Audio System Settings ...................4-55
Audio system USB interface ............4-66, 4-68
Autolight switch .................2-31
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-43
Automatic transmission position
indicator light ................2-14
T ransmission

shift selector lock release . .5-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-23
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUX jack .................4-47, 4-53
B
Battery ......................8-14
Charge warning light ............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Block heater Engine ....................5-27
Bluetooth audio................4-76 Bluetooth
hands-free phone
system ..................4-84, 4-98
Booster seats ..................1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-23
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Brake system ................5-22
Brake warning light .............2-11
Brake wear indicators ........2-16, 8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brakes ......................8-20
Break-in schedule ...............5-19
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-12
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulb replacement ................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
Car phone or CB radio .............4-83
CD care and cleaning .............4-79
CD player
(See audio system) . . . .4-46, 4-52, 4-58, 4-64
Check tire pressure ...............2-25
Child restraints ......

.1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-22

Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-28
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-35
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 .............2-26, 3-3, 5-10
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4, 8-45
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-42
Tire placard ..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-34
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Types of tires .................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-23
Wheels and tires ...............8-34
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Towing Flat towing ..................9-23 Towing load/specification
..........9-19
Tow truck towing ...............6-10
Trailer towing .................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-48
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-12
Shift selector lock release ..........5-16
T ravel

(See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat .......1-7
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-17
Trunk light ....................2-48
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-23
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-67, 4-68
Video file operation .............4-70
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-23
Variable voltage control system .........8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-24
Vehicle identification ...............9-9 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
.................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information ...........9-12
Vehicle recovery .................6-12
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-26, 3-3, 5-10
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors .......................3-22
Voice recognition system ...........4-109
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-52, 2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-11
Brake warning light .............2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Low fuel warning light ........2-13, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air

bag and status light .....1-47
Seat belt warning light ............2-14
Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-52
Warning lights ..................2-10
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-8
10-6