2017 NISSAN LEAF audio

1 to 6 Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for the AM band. Twelve
stations can be set for the FM band (6 for FM1,
6 for FM2) . Eighteen channels can be set for the
satellite radio (6 for XM1, 6 for XM2, 6 for XM3) .
1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2 us-ing the FM·AM select button, or choose the
satellite band XM1, XM2 or XM3 using the
XM button.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual, SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any of
the desired station memory buttons (1 – 6)
until the preset number is updated on the
display and the sound is briefly muted.
3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.Compact disc (CD) player operation
Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into the
slot with the label side facing up. The CD will be
guided automatically into the slot and start play-
ing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks on the
CD and the play time will appear on the display.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pressing the
(power) button
will start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
SEEK/CAT buttons
When the FF or REW button is pressed for more
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the CD will play while fast forwarding or rewind-
ing. When the button is released, the CD will
return to normal play speed.
When the FF or REW button is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the next track or the beginning of the current track
on the CD will be played. Repeat (RPT)
When the RPT play button is pressed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:
(CD)
Normal↔1 Track Repeat
(CD with compressed audio files)
Normal→1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat-
→Normal
Random (RDM)
When the RDM play button is pressed while a
CD is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD)
Normal↔1 Disc Random
(CD with compressed audio files)
Normal→1 Disc Random→1 Folder Random-
→Normal
CD EJECT
When the CD EJECT button is pressed with a
compact disc loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pressed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
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If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect it.
AUX IN jack
The AUX IN jack is located under the control
panel. The AUX IN audio jack accepts any stan-
dard analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette tape/CD player, MP3 player or laptop
computer.
MEDIA
With a CD loaded, press the MEDIA button until
the CD mode is displayed on the screen. Press-
ing the MEDIA button repeatedly will maneuver
through CD, USB, Bluetooth® Audio and AUX
modes.
For additional information, refer to “NissanCon-
nect
SMMobile Apps” in this section regarding
“My Apps” key.
CD/MP3 display mode
While listening to an MP3/WMA CD, certain text
may be displayed on the screen if the CD has
been encoded with the text information. Depend-
ing on how the MP3/WMA CD is encoded, infor-
mation such as artist, song and folder will be
displayed. The track number and total number of tracks in
the current folder or on the current disc are
displayed on the screen as well.
TUNE/SCROLL knob (MP#/WMA CD only)
If a MP3/WMA CD with multiple folders is play-
ing, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to change
folders. Turn the knob to the left to skip back a
folder. Turn the knob to the right to skip ahead a
folder.
Additional features
For additional information about the iPod® player
available with this system, refer to “iPod® player
operation (models without Navigation System)”
in this section.
For additional information about the USB (Uni-
versal Serial Bus) Connection Port available with
this system, refer to “USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connection Port Operation (models without
Navigation System)” in this section.
For additional information about the Bluetooth®
audio interface available with this system, refer to
“Bluetooth® streaming audio (models without
Navigation System)” in this section.
USB (UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS)
CONNECTION PORT (MODELS
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM)
Connecting a device to the USB
(Universal Serial Bus) connection port
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
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CAUTION
• Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected correctly
into the USB port.
• Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could damage
the port and the cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable my damage the port.
For additional information, refer to your device
manufacturer’s owner information regarding the
proper use and care of the device.
The USB connection port is located in the center
console. Insert the USB device into the port.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the port, compatible audio files on the stor-
age device can be played through the vehicle’s
audio system.Audio file operation
MEDIA button
Place the power switch in the ON or ACC posi-
tion and press the MEDIA button to switch to the
USB input mode. If a CD is playing or another
audio source is plugged in through the AUX input
jack, the MEDIA button toggles among four
sources. .
SEEK/CAT buttons
When the
orbutton is pressed for
more than 1.5 seconds while a USB memory is
being played, the USB memory will play while fast
forwarding or rewinding. When the button is re-
leased, the USB memory will return to normal
play speed.
When the
orbutton is pressed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the USB memory is
being played, the next track or the beginning of
the current track on the USB memory will be
played.
The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when the USB memory is being
played. REPEAT (RPT)
When the RPT button is pressed while the USB
memory is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
To change the play mode, press the RPT button
repeatedly and the mode will change as follows:
Normal→1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat-
→Normal
RANDOM (RDM)
When the RDM button is pressed while a USB
memory device is being playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
To change the play mode, press the RDM button
repeatedly and the mode will change as follows:
Normal→All Random→1 Folder Random→Nor-
mal
TUNE/SCROLL knob
If there are multiple folders with audio files on the
USB device, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to
change folders. Turn the knob to the left to skip
back a folder. Turn the knob to the right to skip
ahead a folder. If there is only one folder of audio
files on the USB device, turning the TUNE/
SCROLL knob in either direction will return to the
first track on the USB device.
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BACK button
When the
BACK button is pressed, it
returns to the previous display.
IPOD® PLAYER OPERATION
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
Connecting iPod®
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
• Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected correctly
into the USB port.
• Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could damage
the port and the cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable my damage the port.
For additional information, refer to your device
manufacturer’s owner information regarding the
proper use and care of the device.
To connect an iPod® to the vehicle so that the
iPod® can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB con-
nection port located in the center console. Con-
nect the iPod®-specific end of the cable to the
iPod® and the USB end of the cable to the USB
connection port on the vehicle. If your iPod® supports charging via a USB connection, its bat-
tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the power switch in the ACC or ON
position.
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
connection 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 available:
• Third generation iPhone® (Firmware version
IOS 2.1–4.2.1)
• Fourth generation iPhone® (Firmware version IOS 4.0–6.1.3)
• Fifth generation iPhone® (firmware version IOS6/6.0)
• Fifth generation iPod® (Firmware version iOS 6.0.0–6.1.4)
• First generation iPod Classic® (Firmware ver- sion 1.1.1 or 2.0.1)
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• Second generation iPod Classic® (Firmwareversion 2.0.1)
• First generation iPod touch® (Firmware version 1.1–2.2.1)
• Second generation iPod touch® (Firmware ver- sion IOS 2.1.1–2.2.1)
• Third generation iPod touch® (Firmware ver- sion IOS 3.1–3.1.3)
• Fourth generation iPod touch® (Firmware ver- sion IOS 4.1–6.1.3)
• Fifth generation iPod touch® (Firmware version IOS 6.0.0–6.1.3)
• First generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.3.1)
• Second generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.1.3)
• Third generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0.0–1.1.3)
• Fourth generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.0.2–1.0.4)
• Fifth generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0.1–1.0.2)
• Sixth generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0–1.2)
• Seventh generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.0.0–1.0.1) The iPod touch® may not respond quickly with
the system in some cases.
Make sure that the iPod® firmware is updated.
Audio main operation
Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion. Then, press the MEDIA button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pressing the
(power) button
will start the iPod®.
iPod MENU button
Press the iPod MENU button while the iPod®
operation menu on the audio display. Scroll
through the menu list using the TUNE/SCROLL
knob. Press the ENTER button to select a menu
item. Items in the iPod® menu appear on the
display in the following order:
• Now playing
• Playlists
• Artists
• Albums
• Songs
• Podcasts
• Genres • Composers
• Audiobooks
• Shuffle songs
For additional information about each iten, refer
to the iPod® Owner’s Manual.
MEDIA button
Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion. Then, press the MEDIA button to switch to
the iPod® mode.
If another audio source is playing and the iPod®
is connected, pressing the MEDIA button
changes to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pressing the
(power) button
will start the iPod®.
When the MEDIA button is pressed while the
iPod® is connected, the interface for iPod® op-
eration is shown on the audio display. The items
on the menu list can be scrolled by turning the
TUNE/SCROLL dial while the iPod® is opera-
tional. To select an item, press ENTER/SETTING.
Items in the iPod® menu appear on the display in
the following order:
• Now Playing
• Playlists
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• Artists
• Albums
• Songs
• Podcasts
• Genres
• Composers
• Audiobooks
• Shuffle Songs
For additional information, refer to the iPod®
Owner’s Manual.
SEEK/CAT buttons
When the
orbutton is pressed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the iPod® is play-
ing, the iPod® will play while fast forwarding or
rewinding. When the button is released , the
iPod® will return to the normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pressed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the iPod® is playing,
the next track or the beginning of the current track
on the iPod® will be played.
REPEAT (RPT)
When the RPT play button is pressed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows: Repeat Off→1 Track Repeat→All Repeat→Re-
peat Off
RANDOM (RDM)
When the RDM play button is pressed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
Shuffle Off→Track Shuffle→Album Shuffle-
→Shuffle Off
BACK button
When the
BACK button is pressed, it
returns to the previous display.
BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
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. For additional
information, refer to “FM-AM-SAT radio with
compact disc (CD) player” in this section.
NOTE:
For additional information regarding
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, refer to
the Cellular Phone Owner’s Manual.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio
To connect your Bluetooth® audio device to the
vehicle, follow the procedure below:
1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Select “Bluetooth”.
3. Select “Add Phone”. This same screen can be accessed to remove, replace or select a dif-
ferent Bluetooth® device.
4. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone
handset. The connecting procedure of the
cellular phone varies according to each cellu-
lar phone model. For additional information,
refer to the cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual.
You can also visit
www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for instruc-
tions on connecting NISSAN-recommended
cellular phones.
Audio main operation:
To switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode, press
the MEDIA button repeatedly until the
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Bluetooth® audio mode is displayed on the
screen. Use the vehicle audio controls or the
Bluetooth® device’s controls to play, pause, skip
or reverse tracks.
AUX DEVICE PLAYER OPERATION
The AUX input jack is located in the center con-
sole. The AUX input jack accepts any standard
analog audio input such as from a portable cas-
sette tape/CD player, MP3 player or laptop com-
puter.
NISSAN strongly recommends using a stereo
mini plug when connecting your music device to
the audio system. Music may not play properly
when monaural cable is used.
To switch the AUX mode, press the MEDIA but-
ton until the AUX mode is selected, while the
power switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
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
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
SOURCE switch
Push the SOURCE switch to change the mode in
the following sequence:
AM→FM1→FM2→XM1→XM2→XM3→CD*→
USB/iPod®*→Bluetooth® Audio→ AUX*→AM.
1. SOURCE button/tuning switch
2. Volume control button
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* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device or
connected to the system.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
Tuning switch
While the display is showing an audio screen, tilt
the tuning switch upward or downward to select
a station, track, CD or folder. For most audio
sources, tilting the switch up/down for more than
1.5 seconds provides a different function than a
tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in-crease or decrease the preset station.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down to the next station.
XM:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the preset station.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to go to the next or previous category. iPod®:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in-
crease or decrease the track number.
CD:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the track number.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the folder number (if playing
compressed audio files) .
USB:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the track number.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the folder number.
ANTENNA
Removing antenna
The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be
removed. When you need to remove the antenna,
turn the antenna rod counterclockwise
B.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna rod
clockwise
Aand hand tighten.
CAUTION
• To avoid damaging or deforming the antenna, be sure to remove the an-
tenna under the following conditions.
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