2014 NISSAN MAXIMA audio

2-4Getting started
Type E
*1:
Push multiple times to display audio in-
formation with either the air conditioner
status, fuel economy or navigation direc-
tions.
*2:
Push to enter a destination. Various meth-
ods for entering a destination are available.
“4. Setting destination”
*3:
Push to access guidance control functions
(guidance cancellation, route priority, way-
point setting on the route, etc.).
*4Multi-function controller:
Turn to highlight an item on the screen,
push to select the highlighted item or scroll
the map.
*5:
Push to display the vehicle, traffic, weather
or voice recognition information.
*6:
Push to switch between the day screen
(bright) and the night screen (dark). Push
and hold to turn off the display. Push again
to turn on the display.
*7:
Push to access the system settings.
*8:
Push to hear the current guidance for a
programmed route.
*9:
Push to return to the previous screen. In a
settings screen, this button can also be
used to apply the setting. In a character input screen, this button can
also delete the characters that have been
entered.
*10

2-6Getting started
Type B
Type C
*1:
Tilt to highlight an item on the screen or
adjust a setting. Push to select the high-
lighted item.
If this button is pushed while a map is
displayed, the map menu screen is dis-played.
“Map menu screen” (page 2-17)
Push and hold while a map or status screen
is shown to display the Start Menu.
“Start menu” (page 2-12)
If this button is tilted up while the audio
function is activated and the map or status
screen is displayed, the audio system can
be operated.
*2<>:
Push this button during a setting operation
to return to the previous screen. In a
settings screen, this button can also be
used to apply the setting.
*3<−+>:
Use to adjust the volume. These buttons
have the same function as that of the
volume control knob. Refer to the vehicle
Owner’s Manual.
*4:
Push to start the voice recognition mode. If
the voice recognition mode is already
activated, pushing this button cancels the
voice guidance and you can speak a voice
command immediately.
*5<>:
Push to display the phone mode screen.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
*6 :
Use to switch the audio mode (source).
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
*7<>:
Push to change what is shown on the
vehicle information display.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.

The navigation system starts when the ignition
switch is placed in the ACC or ON position.
NOTE:
Do not keep the navigation system on with
the engine or the hybrid system stopped.
Doing so may discharge the vehicle battery
(12V battery) . When you use the navigation
system, always keep the engine or the
hybrid system running. By pushing
at anytime, you can
display a split screen with audio information that
is always at the top. Each time is
pushed, the bottom part of the screen changes
between air conditioner, fuel economy or navi-
gation directions.
INFO:
There are different status screens displayed
depending on various factors, such as the
currently active mode, whether a destination
has been set or not, etc.
When a route to the destination is set and the
audio system is on, a screen similar to the one
above appears.
*1Turning direction at the next intersection
*2Name of the next street
*3Distance to the next intersection
*4Distance remaining to the destination
*5Remaining time to the destination
When a route to the destination is not set and
the audio system is off, a screen similar to the
one above appears.
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STARTING THE SYSTEM NAVIGATION SYSTEM STATUS
SCREEN

2-24Getting started
Other settings
Voice guidance can also be activated or
deactivated using the following procedure.
1. Push.
2. Highlight [Volume & Beeps] and push .
3. Highlight [Guidance Voice] and push .
ADJUSTING VOICE GUIDANCE VO-
LUME
The voice guidance volume can be adjusted.
1. Push .
2. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push .
3. Highlight [Guidance Volume] and push.
4. Adjust the volume of voice guidance byusing the multi-function controller.
Other settings
Voice guidance volume can also be adjusted
using the following procedure.
1. Push .
2. Highlight [Volume & Beeps] and push .
3. Highlight [Guidance Volume] and push .
4. Adjust the volume of voice guidance by using the multi-function controller.
INFO:
The volume can also be adjusted by turning the
audio system volume control knob or pushing
+/− on the steering wheel switch while voice
guidance is being announced.
“Steering wheel switch” (page 2-5)

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
and Standard Mode be used for the best
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
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: “System not ready.”
BEFORE STARTING
To 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 COMMANDS
The method of giving a voice command in
Standard Mode is described in this section.
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NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION

2-26Getting started
Type A
Type B
Type C
1. Pushlocated on the steering
wheel 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, Audio or Help?”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from [
]to[], speak a
command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts
and speak after the tone sounds until
operation is completed.
Operating tips
.Say a command after the tone.
. Commands that are available are always
shown on the display and spoken through
voice menu prompts. Commands other than
those that are displayed are not accepted.
Please follow the prompts given by the
system.
. 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.
. To cancel the command, push and hold
>. The message, “Voice recogni-
tion is canceled” will be announced.
. Push >to stop the voice prompt
and give the command at once. Remember
to wait for the tone before speaking.
. To adjust the volume of the system feed-
back, push the volume control buttons <+>
or <−> on the steering wheel switch or use
the audio system volume control knob while
the system is making an announcement.

COMMAND LIST
Category Command
CommandAction
Phone Operates Phone function.
Navigation Operates Navigation function.
Information Displays Vehicle Information function.
Audio Operates Audio function.
Help Displays User Guide.
Navigation Command
CommandAction
Destination Home Sets a route to the home location that is stored in the Address book.
Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental U.S. and Canada only).
Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Address Book Searches for information stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination.
Phone Command
Command Action
Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.
Quick Dial Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Quick Dial.
Phonebook Makes a call to a phone number stored in a mobile phone.
Call History Incoming Calls Makes a call to an incoming call number.
Outgoing Calls Makes a call to a dialed number.
Missed Calls Makes a call to a missed calls number.
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CommandAction
International Call Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken.
Information Command
CommandAction
Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information.
Trip Computer (if so equipped) Displays trip information.
Maintenance Displays maintenance information.
Where am I? Displays GPS information.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Audio Command
Command Action
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 SiriusXM Satellite radio band, selecting the channel last played.
CD Starts to play a CD.
General Commands
CommandAction
Go back Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen
Exit Cancels Voice Recognition