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While connected to the vehicle, the iPod® can
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod® from the vehicle, re-
move the USB end of the cable from the USB
port 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)
● iPod® nano - 4th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.4 or later) ●
iPod® nano - 5th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.1 or later)
* Some features of this iPod® may not be fully
functional.
Make sure that your iPod® firmware is updated to
the version indicated above.
iPod® main operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Press the AUX button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pressing the ON-OFF button will
start the iPod®.
AUX button
When the AUX button is pressed with the system
off and the iPod® connected, the system will turn
on. If another audio source is playing and the
iPod® is connected, press the AUX button re-
peatedly until the center display changes to the
iPod® mode.
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Interface
The interface for iPod® operation shown on the
vehicle’s audio system display screen is similar to
the iPod® interface. Use the touch-screen,
BACK button or the scrolling knob to navigate
the menus on the screen.
When the iPod® is playing, touch the “Menu” key
to bring up the iPod® interface.
Depending on the iPod® model, the following
items may be available on the menu list screen.
For additional information about each item, refer
to the iPod® Owner’s Manual.● Playlists ●
Artists
● Albums
● Genres
● Songs
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● Podcasts
Shuffle and repeat play mode
While the iPod® is playing, the play pattern can
be altered so that songs are repeated or played
randomly.
Shuffle
Touch the “Shuffle” key to apply a random play
pattern to the iPod®. When the Shuffle mode is
active, the text is illuminated. Touching the
“Shuffle” key once more will display the “Shuffle
songs” key. To cancel Shuffle mode, touch the
“Shuffle” key again until the text is no longer
illuminated. Repeat
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play
pattern to the iPod®. When the repeat mode is
active, the text is illuminated. Touching the “Re-
peat” key once more will display the “Repeat
song” key. To cancel Repeat mode, touch the
“Repeat” key again until the text is no longer
illuminated.
SEEK/TRACK buttons
Press the SEEK/TRACK buttons
orto skip backward or forward one track.
Press and hold the SEEK/TRACK 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
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Scrolling menus
While navigating long lists of artists, albums or
songs in the music menu, it is possible to scroll
the list by the first character in the name. To
activate character indexing, touch and hold the
“A-Z” key in the upper right corner of the screen.
Turn the TUNE knob to choose the number or
letter to jump to in the list and then press the
AUDIO button.
If no character is selected after 2 seconds, the
display returns to normal.
BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
If you have a compatible Bluetooth® audio de-
vice that is capable of playing audio files, the
device can be connected to the vehicle’s audio
system so that the audio files on the device play
through the vehicle’s speakers.
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Connecting Bluetooth® audio
To connect your Bluetooth® audio device to the
vehicle, follow the procedure below:1. Press the [
] button.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key. 4. Touch the “Connect New Device” key.
5. The system acknowledges the command
and asks you to initiate connecting from the
phone handset. NOTE:
The connecting procedure of the cellular
phone varies according to each cellular
phone model. For additional information, re-
fer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual. You
can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for instructions
on connecting NISSAN recommended cellu-
lar phones.
Audio main operation
To switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode, press
the AUX button repeatedly until the Bluetooth®
audio mode is displayed on the screen.
The controls for the Bluetooth® audio are dis-
played on the screen.
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CD CARE AND CLEANING
●Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
● Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use. ●
A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
1. SOURCE select switch
2. Tuning switch
3. Volume control switch
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SOURCE select switch
Push the SOURCE select switch to change the
mode in the following sequence:
AM→FM* →XM** (if so equipped) →CD*** →
USB/iPod*** (if so equipped) →Bluetooth®
Streaming Audio*** (if so equipped) →AUX*** →
AM
* When using the SOURCE switch, the audio
mode switches to the FM preset bank (FM1 or
FM2) that was last active. To switch between the
FM1 and FM2 preset banks, use the controls on
the audio system.
** When using the SOURCE switch, the audio
mode switches to the XM preset bank (XM1 or
XM2) that was last active. To switch between 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.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
Tuning switch
Memory change (radio)
Push the tuning switch (
or) for less
than 1.5 seconds to change presets.
Seek tuning (radio)
Push the tuning switch (
or) for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
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.
ANTENNA
The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be
removed. When you need to remove the antenna,
turn the antenna rod counterclockwise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna clock-
wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification
using a suitable tool such as an open-end
wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification
is 3.4 – 3.6 N·m (30 – 32 in-lb) . Do not use pliers
to tighten the antenna as they can leave marks on
the antenna surface. The antenna rod cannot be
hand tightened to the proper specification.
CAUTION
Always properly tighten the antenna rod
during installation or the antenna rod may
break during vehicle operation.
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This vehicle is equipped with Smartphone Integra-
tion technology. This allows many compatible
Smartphone applications to be displayed and eas-
ily controlled through the vehicle’s touch-screen.
NOTE:
A compatible smartphone and registration
is required to use mobile applications or to
access connected features of certain ve-
hicle applications.
REGISTERING WITH
NISSANCONNECTSMMOBILE APPS
To use the Smartphone Integration feature, it is
necessary for the user to register. In order to
register, visit the NissanConnect
SMwebsite,
www.nissanusa.com/connect/ or
https://canada.nissanconnect.com (For Canada)
and sign up or create an account through the
prompts on the NissanConnect Mobile App.
Once registered, download the NissanConnect
App from your compatible phone’s application
download source and then log into the applica-
tion. If you already have an account created
through the App, please log in.
CONNECT PHONE
To use this feature, a compatible smartphone
must be connected via Bluetooth® or USB to the
vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System” in this section.
NOTE:
Apple iPhones® must be paired via USB for
NissanConnect Mobile Apps to function.
NOTE:
For Android phones, NissanConnect Mo-
bile Apps REQUIRES the phone to be
paired via Bluetooth®.
APPLICATION DOWNLOAD
Once connected, the NissanConnect Mobile Apps
will search your phone to determine which compat-
ible applications are currently installed. The vehicle
will then download the in-vehicle interface for each
of these compatible applications. Once
downloaded, the user can access many
smartphone Applications through the vehicle dis-
play by pressing the INFO button followed by
touching the “My Apps” key or pressing the APPS
button on the audio unit. For additional information
on application availability refer to the NissanCon-
nect website https://canada.nissanconnect.com
or www.nissanusa.com/connect/ or contact
NISSAN Customer Service.
NISSANCONNECTSMMOBILE APPS
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
●A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
● If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harnesses. Do not route the an-
tenna wire next to any harness.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
●Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
● If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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