2014 NISSAN MAXIMA navigation

10 General system information
Features of this navigation system .................................... 10-2Route guidance ................................................................ 10-2
Places of interest (PLACES) directory ....................... 10-2
Address book .................................................................... 10-2
Avoid area ........................................................................\
.. 10-2
NavTraffic information ...................................................... 10-2
Automatic reroute ............................................................. 10-2
Detour ........................................................................\
......... 10-2
Birdview
TM........................................................................\
.. 10-3
Voice guidance ................................................................. 10-3
Current vehicle location ........................................................ 10-3
Display of current vehicle location ............................... 10-3
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)? ............. 10-3
Incorrect display of vehicle position ............................ 10-5
Detailed Map Coverage Areas (MCA) for
navigation system ............................................................. 10-7
When gray road is displayed on map ........................ 10-7 Route calculation ................................................................... 10-8
Route guidance ...................................................................... 10-9
Basics of voice guidance ............................................. 10-9
Directions provided and distances to
guide points .................................................................. 10-10
Repeating voice guidance ........................................ 10-11
Notes on voice guidance .......................................... 10-12
Notes on NavTraffic information ..................................... 10-13
Notes on NavWeatherXM information .......................... 10-14
Map data ........................................................................\
...... 10-15 How to order map data updates ............................ 10-15
About map icons ......................................................... 10-15
About map data ........................................................... 10-15
End-user terms ............................................................ 10-16
How to handle display ...................................................... 10-19
Characteristics of liquid crystal display ................. 10-19
Maintenance of display .............................................. 10-19

10-2General system information
ROUTE GUIDANCE
The main features of the NISSAN Navigation
System are visual guidance and voice guidance
in selected map coverage areas. Utilizing a
network of GPS (Global Positioning System)
satellites, the NISSAN Navigation System tracks
the location on the map and navigates to a
preferred location.
Once the destination is set in a map coverage
area, the NISSAN Navigation System will
calculate a route from the current location to
the destination. The real-time map display and
turn-by-turn voice guidance leads the driver
along the route. These features can be espe-
cially helpful when driving to unfamiliar locations.
The system may be unable to set a destination
and/or calculate a route when the destination is
outside the map coverage area. Additionally,
voice guidance may not be available if the
destination is outside the map coverage area.
For more information on how to set a destina-
tion, refer to section 4.
PLACES OF INTEREST (PLACES) DI-
RECTORY
The NISSAN Navigation System offers an
extensive places of interest (Places) directory
in map coverage areas. This directory includes a
wide variety of destinations ranging from gas
stations, ATMs, and restaurants to casinos, skiresorts, shopping centers and businesses. A
point of interest can be searched by category,
name or phone number. After selecting a
destination, the NISSAN Navigation System will
calculate a route to that destination.
The Places directory has many uses. For
example, the directory can be sorted by the
various types of restaurants near the current
location. If an ATM or gas station is needed, the
NISSAN Navigation System can navigate to the
closest preferred location.
For more information on how to use the Places
directory, refer to section 4.
ADDRESS BOOK
The Address Book can store up to 300 locations
from map coverage areas into a personal
directory. This is especially useful for frequently
visited locations, such as clients, relatives and
friends. The Address Book function allows easy
access to frequently visited locations when
setting them as your destination.
For more information on how to use the Address
Book, refer to section 6.
AVOID AREA
The Avoid Area function sets areas or freeways
that the NISSAN Navigation System does not
include in the suggested route when calculating
routes. For example, if a freeway or area that is
always congested with traffic.
For more information on the Avoid Area function,
refer to section 6.
NavTraffic INFORMATION
When available, the NavTraffic Information
broadcast may help to avoid delays due to
traffic incidents. Traffic jams, roadwork, closed
roads around the current location, etc. are
represented graphically on the map by icons
depicting the nature of the event. Incidents on
the route are automatically brought to the
attention when they are approached.
The NavTraffic Information feature, via the
guidance mode, may help to detour around
traffic problems. For more information on the
NavTraffic Information feature, refer to section 5.
AUTOMATIC REROUTE
When detecting a deviation from the suggested
route, the NISSAN Navigation System will
automatically recalculate a new route to the
destination.
For more information on the Automatic reroute
function, refer to section 5.
DETOUR
To make a detour due to traffic conditions, the
Detour function calculates an alternative route.
The NISSAN Navigation System can calculate a
FEATURES OF THIS NAVIGATION
SYSTEM

route using secondary roads that will return to
primary roads after a specified number of miles.
For more information on the Detour function,
refer to section 5.
BirdviewTM
Two map types, the 2D (Plan View) map and
BirdviewTM(3D) map, are available in the
NISSAN Navigation System. BirdviewTMmap
displays the map from an elevated perspective.
In Birdview
TMmap, it is easy to recognize an
image of the route because it provides a
panoramic view over a long distance.
For more information on Birdview
TMmap, refer
to section 3.
VOICE GUIDANCE
Route guidance is provided through voice and
visual instructions. Voice guidance announces
the appropriate directions when approaching an
intersection to turn.
For more information on voice guidance, refer to
section 5.
DISPLAY OF CURRENT VEHICLE LO-
CATION
This navigation system combines the data
obtained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and
from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites
to calculate the current location of the vehicle.
This position is then displayed throughout route
guidance to a destination.
WHAT IS GPS (Global Positioning
System)?
GPS is a position detecting system that uses
satellites deployed by the U.S. government. This
navigation system receives radio signals from
three or more different satellites that orbit
13,049 miles (21,000 km) above the earth in
space, and detects the position of the vehicle by
utilizing the principle of triangulation.
Positioning adjustment
When the system judges that the vehicle
position information is not accurate based on
vehicle speed and gyro sensor data calculations,
the system will automatically adjust the position
of the vehicle icon using GPS signals.
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CURRENT VEHICLE LOCATION

NOTE:
Route guidance provided by the navigation
system does not take carpool lane driving
into consideration, especially when car-
pool lanes are separated from other road
lanes.
INCORRECT DISPLAY OF VEHICLE
POSITION
The following cases may affect the display
accuracy of the vehicle’s position or traveling
direction. The accuracy will return to normal if
the driving conditions return to normal.
*When there is a similar road nearby.
*When the vehicle is traveling in an area with
a grid pattern road system.
*When the vehicle is passing through a large
Y-shaped intersection/junction.
*When the vehicle is traveling on a contin-
uous, slowly curving road.
*When the vehicle is traveling on a road with
repeating S-shaped curves.
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INFO:
. The vehicle icon may be misaligned when
starting the vehicle just after starting the
engine or the hybrid system.
. The vehicle icon may also be misaligned if
different sized tires or tire chains are
installed.
. The system has a function that automatically
corrects the vehicle icon position when it is
misaligned from the actual position.
. Vehicle position correction by GPS may not
function when the vehicle is stopped.
. If the vehicle icon position does not return to
normal even after driving for a while, correct
the vehicle icon position manually.
“Adjusting current vehicle location”
(page 8-9)
DETAILED MAP COVERAGE AREAS
(MCA) FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This system is designed to help guiding to the
destination, and it also performs other functions
as outlined in this manual. However, the system
must be used safely and properly. Information
concerning road conditions, traffic signs and the
availability of services may not always be up-to-
date. The system is not a substitute for safe,
proper and legal driving. Map data covers select metropolitan areas in the United States and
Canada.
Map data includes two types of areas: “Detailed
coverage areas” providing all detailed road data
and other areas showing “Main roads only”.
NOTE:
Detailed map data is not available in many
areas and is generally limited to select
major metropolitan areas.
WHEN GRAY ROAD IS DISPLAYED
ON MAP
. When you are driving on a road displayed in
gray after the vehicle has deviated from the
suggested route during route guidance,
automatic rerouting may not start immedi-
ately.
. The navigation system does not provide
route guidance for roads displayed in dark
green. Therefore, if the destination is set on
a road displayed in dark green, the enlarged
map display will return to the ordinary map
screen at some point on a suggested route
that is near the destination. Also, voice
guidance will stop at some point on a
suggested route that is near the destination.
. Places information and street names near
roads displayed in gray may not be con- tained in the map data.
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10-8General system information
.There may be cases that carpool lanes are
included on a suggested route when the
automatic rerouting function is activated,
even if the “Use Time Restricted Roads” is
turned off.
“Setting conditions for route calcula-
tion” (page 5-23)
. The navigation system does not provide
route guidance for roads displayed in dark
green.
. If the destination is set on a dark green road,
the enlarged map display will switch to the
ordinary map screen at some point and
suggest a route that is near the destination.
The distance and direction to the endpoint
of the suggested route will be displayed in
the lower right corner of the screen. Also, at
this time, voice guidance will announce,
“The route to the destination includes roads
through incomplete map areas. Voice gui-
dance will not be provided in these areas”.
When approaching the endpoint of the
suggested route, voice guidance will an-
nounce, “Entering the road with incomplete
map data. Use the direction arrow and
distance information to proceed to your
destination.”
To reach the destination, refer to the map
screen. Always follow actual roads and regulations and drive safely.
. The suggested route may not be the short-
est, nor are other circumstances such as
traffic jams considered.
. Because of the inevitable difference in road
conditions and circumstances between the
time you use this system and the time the
information was produced for the map data,
there may be discrepancies in roads and
regulations. In such cases, follow the actual
information available.
. During route calculation, the map will not
scroll, however the vehicle icon will move
with the actual vehicle’s movement.
. During route calculation, buttons such as

HOW TO ORDER MAP DATA UP-
DATES
To order updated map data, contact the
NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK.
See the contact information on the inside front
cover of this manual.
ABOUT MAP ICONS
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product to indicate business locations are the
marks of their respective owners. The use of
such marks in this product does not imply any
sponsorship, approval, or endorsement by such
companies of this product.
ABOUT MAP DATA
1. This map data has been prepared byHITACHI, LTD. under licence from ZENRIN
CO., LTD. and NAVTEQ. ZENRIN CO., LTD.
has added, processed and digitized data
based on the digital road map data of
Navigation Technologies Corporation. Due
to the production timing of the map data,
some new roads may not be included in this
map data or some of the names or roads
may be different from those at the time you
use this map data.
2. Traffic control and regulation data used in this map data may be different from those at
the time you use this map data due to the data production timing. When driving your
vehicle, follow the actual traffic control signs
and notices on the roads.
3. Reproducing or copying this map software is strictly prohibited by law.
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WARNING
. This navigation system should not
be used to replace your own judge-
ment. No itinerary suggested by this
navigation system should ever over-
ride any highway regulations, your
own judgement, or a knowledge of
safe driving practices. Do not follow
the navigation system’s suggested
itinerary if it would cause you to perform a dangerous or illegal act,
place you in a dangerous situation,
or take you into an area you con-
sider unsafe.
. The advice provided by the naviga-
tion system is to be regarded as a
suggestion only. There may be
times when the navigation system
displays the vehicle’s location in-
correctly, fails to suggest the short-
est route, or fails to direct you to the
your desired destination. In such
instances, rely on your own driving
judgement, taking into account the
driving conditions at the time.
. Do not use the navigation system to
locate emergency services. The da-
tabase does not contain a complete
listing of emergency services such
as police stations, fire halls, hospi-
tals and walk-in clinics. Please
show discretion and ask for direc-
tions in such instances.
. As the driver, you alone are respon-
sible for your driving safety.
— In order to avoid a traffic accident, do not operate the system while
driving.
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MAP DATA

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— In order to avoid a traffic accident,operate the system only when the
vehicle is stopped at a safe place
and the parking brake is on.
— In order to avoid a traffic accident or traffic offence, remember that
actual road conditions and traffic
regulations take precedence over
the information contained on the
navigation system.
— The Software may contain inaccu- rate or incomplete information
due to the passage of time, chan-
ging circumstances, and the
sources of information used.
Please respect current traffic con-
ditions and regulations at all
times while driving.
— Where actual road conditions and highway regulations differ from
the information contained on the
navigation system, abide by the
highway regulations.
— Keep the amount of time spent viewing the screen while driving
to a strict minimum. The navigation system does not provide,
nor represent in any way information on:
traffic and highway regulations; technical
aspects of the vehicle including weight,
height, width, load and speed limits; road
conditions including grade, percentage of
incline and surface conditions; obstacles
such as the height and width of bridges
and tunnels; and other current driving or
road conditions. Always rely on your own
judgement when driving a car, taking into
account current driving conditions.
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