2016 NISSAN FRONTIER phone

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CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
The cruise control system enables you to set a
constant cruising speed once the vehicle has
reached 25 mph (40 km/h).

The system will automatically maintain the set
speed until you tap the brake pedal, accelerate,
cancel or turn the system off.

To activate the cruise control, push the ON•OFF
switch

1 on the steering wheel.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.

To set a cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, pus\
h the
COAST•SET switch

2 on the steering wheel and release. The SET indicator light
in the instrument panel will illuminate. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the set speed.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL•RES switch
3 on the
steering wheel. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST•SET switch
2 on the
steering wheel. Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.

To cancel the preset speed, tap the brake pedal or push the CANCEL switch
4 on
the steering wheel.

To turn off cruise control, push the ON•OFF switch
1 on the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator light in the instrument panel
will extinguish.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) CONNECTION PORT/AUX JACK AND
i POD® INTERFACE (if so equipped)
The USB port/Aux jack
1 is located inside the
center console storage box.

When a compatible USB memory device, iPod®
or auxiliary device is plugged into the USB
port/Aux jack, compatible audio files stored on
the device can be played through the vehicle’s
audio system.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
modes of the trip computer

1 can be selected
by pressing the trip computer change button 2
on the instrument panel.

The following modes can be selected in the display:
• Trip A – measures the distance of one specific trip.
• Trip B – measures the distance of a second specific trip.
• dte (distance to empty) – displays the estimated distance to empty (dte) the vehicle
can be driven before refueling.
• mph – displays the average speed since the last reset.
• mpg – displays the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
• Journey time – displays the elapsed time since the last reset.

To reset Trip A, Trip B, mph, mpg and journey time, go to the desired mode on the trip
computer and press and hold the trip computer change button
2 for more
than 3 seconds.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SYSTEM GUIDE
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NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS1 (if so equipped)
Integrates popular smartphone apps and services into your vehicle.

The NissanConnect Mobile Apps companion app must be downloaded to your
smartphone, and you must be enrolled.
FOR SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®,2: Please connect via USB when using an iPhone® device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
• Android
®,3: Please connect via Bluetooth®,4 when using an Android® device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
FOR SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect via Bluetooth®,4 when using an iPhone® device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
• Android
®: Please connect via Bluetooth®,4 when using an Android® device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.

For more information on how to pair your cellular phone and set up NissanConnect
Mobile Apps, visit: www.NissanUSA.com/connect/support.
1 Only use features when safe to do so. App availability is dependent upon vehicle model, trim lev\
el, packaging, and/or
options. See www.NissanUSA.com/connect for complete app availability details. Compatible smartphone required.
Cellular network and GPS signals not available in all areas and/or at all times. NISSAN is not responsible for associated
costs, if any, for continued operation due to cellular network or other third party t\
ermination/changes. Cellular or other
third party provider may terminate/restrict respective service without n\
otice. Subscription Agreement required. See
www.NissanUSA.com/connect for details. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.
2 iPhone is registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPho\
ne not included.3 Android® is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.4 Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone’s owner’s
manual for details. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE
PHONE SYSTEM1 (if so equipped)
A cellular phone should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
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SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS

Press the
button on the steering wheel to
interrupt the voice prompts at any time and speak
a command after the tone.

To use the system faster, you may speak the
second level commands with the main menu
command on the main menu. For example, press
the

button on the steering wheel, and after
the tone, say “Call Redial”.

The “Help” command can be used to hear a list of available commands\
at any time.

Reduce background noise as much as possible by closing windows and pointing
HVAC vents away from the ceiling.

Speak naturally without long pauses and without raising your voice.

When speaking phonebook names, please be aware some cellular phones requi\
re the
last name to be spoken before the first name. For example, “Michael Smith” may be
spoken as “Smith Michael”.

To cancel a NISSAN Voice Recognition session, simply wait 5 seconds, say “Cancel”
or “Quit”, or press and hold the
button on the steering wheel for 5 seconds.

To increase or decrease the volume of the voice prompts, push the VOL (volume)
control switches on the steering wheel up or down or turn the VOL (volume) control
dial on the audio system while the audio system is responding.

For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s
Manual and visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
1 Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone’s owner’s
manual for details. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.
2 Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ” of
your Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION1,2,3
(if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE

The vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the cellular phone.
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel. The
system announces the available commands.
2. Say: “Connect Phone”. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
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SYSTEM GUIDE
3. Say: “Add Phone”. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate
connecting from the cellular phone handset.
4. Initiate connecting from the cellular phone:
• The connecting procedure varies according to each cellular phone model.
For detailed connecting instructions and a list of compatible cellular phones, \
please
visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
• When prompted for a PIN, enter “1234” from the handset. (The PIN is assigned by
NISSAN and cannot be changed.)
5. Say a name for the cellular phone when the system asks you to provide one\
. You can
give the cellular phone a name of your choice.
PHONEBOOK SETUP

The phonebook stores up to 1,000 entries for each cellular phone paired with
the system.

Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download \
your
cellular phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth®,2 system.

If the phonebook does not download automatically, entries can be
individually downloaded.

To manually download entries:
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After the tone, say “Phonebook”.
3. After the next tone, say “Transfer Entry”. The system acknowledges the command
and asks you to initiate the transfer from the cellular phone handset. T\
he new
contact phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone to the vehi\
cle.
• The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone.
See your cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual for details. You can also visit
www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring
phone numbers from NISSAN-recommended cellular phones.
4. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you
have finished entering numbers or transferring an entry, choose “Store”.
5. The system confirms the name, location and number.
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After waiting for the tone, say “Call”.
3. After the next tone, speak a name of a phonebook entry. For example, “Michael Smith”.
4. Confirm that the correct name is recognized by saying “Dial” after the tone.

In some cases, names stored using all UPPERCASE letters may not be recognized by
the system.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
2. Say: “Call”. The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION1,2 (if so equipped)
Send predefined or custom text messages3 through your vehicle’s Bluetooth®,2 system.

Receive texts through your vehicle’s Bluetooth®,2
system that can be read to you.

Bluetooth® Streaming Audio allows you to use
a compatible Bluetooth®,2 device to play audio
files. Your compatible Bluetooth®,2 device can be
connected to the vehicle’s audio system, allowing
audio files to play through the vehicle’s speakers.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE
1. Press the

button on the control panel.
2. Select the “Settings” key

1.
3. Select the “Phone & Bluetooth” key

2.
4. Select the “Connect New Device” key

3.
5. Initiate the connecting process from the handset.
The system will display the message:
“Is PIN XXXXXX displayed on your
Bluetooth device?”
If the PIN is displayed on your Bluetooth
®,2 device,
select “Yes” to complete the connecting process.

3. Say: “Phone Number”. The system acknowledges the command and announces the
next set of available commands.
4. Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single digit format.
5. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and
announces the available commands.
6. Say: “Dial”. The system acknowledges the command and makes the call.
RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL

When you receive a cellular phone call, a ring tone sounds through the au\
dio system.

To accept the call, press the
button on the steering wheel.
To reject the call, press the button on the steering wheel.

To hang up the cellular phone at the end of a call or to disconnect durin\
g call
placement, press the
button on the steering wheel.1 Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.2 Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone’s owner’s
manual for details. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.
3 Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some applications and features such as social
networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
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SYSTEM GUIDE
VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
To access the vehicle phonebook:
1. Press the

button on the control panel.
2. Select the “Phonebook” key

4.
3. Choose the desired entry from the displayed list.
MAKING A CALL
1. Press the

button on the control panel. The “PHONE” screen
5 will appear on
the display.

While driving, press the button on the steering wheel, say “Call”, and the
system will list the available commands.
2. Select one of the following options to make a call:

“Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry stored in the vehicle p\
honebook.

“Call Lists”: Select the name from the incoming, outgoing or misse\
d call history.

“Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the vehicle.

: Input the phone number manually using the keypad displayed on the scre\
en.
RECEIVING A CALL

To accept the incoming call, either:
• Press the

button on the steering wheel, or
• Select the

icon on the screen.

To reject the incoming call, either:
• Press the
button on the steering wheel, or
• Select the
icon on the screen.

To end a cellular phone call, either:
• Press the
button on the steering wheel, or
• Select the
icon on the screen.
1 Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.
2 Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone’s owner’s
manual for details. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.
3 Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some applications and features such as social
networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using these features.
Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go\
to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual or visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)
Your Navigation System can calculate a route from your current location t\
o a preferred
destination. The real-time map display and turn-by-turn voice guidance will lead you
along the route.

The Navigation System will continually update your vehicle’s position. If you have
deviated from the original route, it will recalculate the route from you\
r current location.

To help promote safe driving, some functions cannot be operated or have limited
operation when the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h). The on-screen text and
keys for these restricted functions will be grayed-out or muted and cann\
ot be selected
while driving. These functions will become available again when the vehicle speed
is reduced to 5 mph (8 km/h). Voice commands may be available for some of the
restricted functions. For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
1 N AV
button – Press to access the functions of the Navigation System.2 MAP button – Press to display the current location map screen.3 VOL (volume) control knob – Turn right to increase the volume or left to decrease
the volume.
4 key – Touch to zoom the map in.5 key – Touch to zoom the map out.6
button – Press to access SiriusXM Traffic, MyApps, SiriusXM Travel Link,
Voice Commands and Settings.
7 button
– Press to change the display brightness between day and night modes.
While the mode is being displayed, the brightness can be adjusted using t\
he TUNE
knob. Press and hold to turn the display off. Press again to turn the di\
splay on.
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BACK button – Press to return to the previous screen.9 TUNE knob – Turn to navigate the items in a list. Press to select a menu item.10 Touch-screen display11 SD-card location – An SD-card with map data must be inserted here for map
functions to operate.
An account must first be registered from the “Info Services Setting\
s” screen and a compatible Bluetooth® hands-free phone,
and subscription service is required. Please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for compatible phone information.
For more information, refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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This Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide an overview of some of the uniq\
ue features of your new vehicle. Please see
your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations. Features and equipment in your vehicle
may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you may
find information about features or equipment that are not included or \
installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this Quick Reference Guide are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN
reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers witho\
ut notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this Quick Reference Guide to provide owners with the most accurate
information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this Quick Reference Guide all revision updates sent to
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information in the Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in the Owner’s Manual for contact information.

Helpful Resources
Below is a list of helpful resources that can be used to learn
more about the vehicle’s systems and feature operations.

Vehicle Owner’s Manual

Navigation Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)

Printed Quick Reference Guide (this document)

www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth

www.NissanUSA.com/connect

www.youtube.com/user/NissanUSA

Nissan Consumer Affairs: 1-800-647-7261

Electronic Quick Reference Guide
(Use Quick Response (QR) code or URL below.)

Nissan Quick Guide (available in the iPhone App
Store or Android Google Play Store for download to
your smartphone)
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