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SYSTEM GUIDE
HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING 
ASSISTANT1,2 (if so equipped)
    This system allows for sending and receiving text messages through the vehicle’s interface. 
    Using predefined or custom mess ages, send a 
text to a name or phone number stored in your 
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System3.
    Once enabled, the text mess age, sender and delivery time are shown on the control 
panel display when the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
    Text messages have the option of being read aloud at all vehicle speeds. 
    Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text mess aging. 
Check the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth®,3 pairing. For some cellular 
phones, you need to enable “Notifications” in the cellular phone\
’s Bluetooth®,3 menu 
for text messages to appear on the touch-screen display. For more information and 
instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual.
    Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message Access  Profile (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some cellular phones may 
not support all text messaging features. Please see www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth  
for compatibility information as well as your device’s Owner’s Manual. 
1  Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “T ext-to-Speech”. Some of the applications and features, such  
as social networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using  
these features.
2 Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.3  Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone 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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NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS1 (if so equipped)
     Integrates popular smartphone apps and services into your vehicle. 
    The  NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps companion app must be downloaded to your 
smartphone, and you must be enrolled in a NissanConnect account. 
FOR SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
 
 
•  
iPhone
®,2: Please connect via USB when using an iPhone® 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® 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 Niss anConnectSM Services powered by SiriusXM® and NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps when safe to  
do so. NissanConnectSM Services and Mobile Apps availability is dependent on vehicle model, tr\
im level,  
packaging, and/or options. See www.NissanUSA.com/connect for complete product and service availability  
details. Late availability for some features. Compatible smartphone require\
d to operate NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps. 
Services require an operating vehicle device and cellular and GPS coverage. Cellular network and GPS signals  
are not available in all areas and/or at all times. Neither NISSAN nor SiriusXM are responsible for associated costs,  
if any, for continued operation due to cellular network termination/changes. Cellular provider may terminate/restrict 
service without notice. Certain services require a PIN for activation. Applicable Subscription Agreement required. See 
www.NissanUSA.com/connect for details and service limitations. Enrollment is required to receive the full suite of 
services. 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 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
    A cellular telephone should not be used while 
driving so full attention may be given to  
vehicle operation
2.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
    Press  the  or  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 
 or  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 bac kground 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.
    If you experience difficulty with the V oice 
Recognition System recognizing a contact  
name, please try saying both the first and  
last name of the contact as this improves 
recognition accuracy.
    To cancel a Voice Recognition session, say “Exit” or press and hold the  button on 
the steering wheel.
    To decrease or increase the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume \
control  switches 
 or  on the steering wheel or turn the VOL  (volume) control knob on the 
audio system while the system is responding.
    Voice commands can be used to operate various Bluetooth®1 system features  
using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system. See your Owner’s Manual for  
detailed information.
    For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s  Manual and visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION1,2  
(if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE3
    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.
   
S
ay: “Add Phone”. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate 
connecting from the cellular phone handset.
SYSTEM GUIDE
Type B (if so equipped)
Type A (if so equipped)
MICROPHONES
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1  Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving\
. 2  Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone 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 “T ext-to-Speech”. Some of the 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.
 3.    Initiate connecting from the cellular phone:
 
 
• 
   
T
 he 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, confirm that the PIN on the display matches the PIN shown on your 
device. If you are requested to manually input a PIN, please enter “1234” from your handset.
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. 
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
 1.
 
Press the  button on the steering wheel.  2.
 After waiting for the tone, s ay “Call”. 
 3.
   
After the next tone, speak the name of a phonebook entry
 . For example,  
“Michael Smith”.
 4.
 
Confirm that the correct name is recognized by s
 aying “Dial” after the tone.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
 1.
 
Press the  button on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
 2.
   
S
ay: “Call”. The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of 
available commands.
 3.
   
S
ay: “Phone Number”. The system acknowledges the command and announces the 
next set of available commands.
 4.
 
S
ay the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single digit format.
 5.
   
W
hen you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and 
announces the available commands.
 6. 
 
S
ay: “Dial”. The system acknowledges the command and makes the call.
RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL
  When you receive a phone call, a ring tone sounds through the audio syste\
m.
  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 phone at the end of a call or to disconnect while making a\
 call,   press the  button on the steering wheel.
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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®,2 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. 
T
he system will display the message: 
 
   
“Is P
IN XXXXXX displayed on your Bluetooth device?”
 
   
If the P
IN is displayed on your Bluetooth
®,2 device, select “Yes” to complete the 
connecting process.
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.
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2
3
4
5
SYSTEM GUIDE 
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MAKING A CALL
 1.
    Press  the 
 button on the control panel. The “Phone” menu 5 will appear on  
the display. 
 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 scr\
een.
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 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 driving\
. 2  Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone 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 “T ext-to-Speech”. Some of the 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.
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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 NAV  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 – Select to zoom the map in.
5  key – Select to zoom the map out.
6   button – Press to access SiriusXM Traffic, MyApps, Settings, SiriusXM Travel 
Link and Voice Commands.
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.
8  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 display
11   SD-card location – An SD-card with map data must be inserted here for map 
functions to operate.
For more information, refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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