2017 NISSAN MAXIMA bluetooth

— Your cellular phone is locked in order toprevent dialing.
. When the radio wave condition is not ideal or
ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult
to hear the other person’s voice during a call.
. Immediately after the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, it may be
impossible to receive a call for a short period
of time.
. Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the in-
vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality
degradation and wireless connection disrup-
tion.
. While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth
Šwireless connection, the
battery power of the cellular phone may
discharge quicker than usual.
. For U.S. and Canada:
Visit the website below for troubleshooting
help if the Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone
System seems to be malfunctioning.
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth/
. For Mexico:
If the Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System
seems to be malfunctioning, it is recom-
mended you consult a NISSAN dealer for support.
. Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
. Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone pairing procedure
specific to your phone, battery charging,
cellular phone antenna, etc.
. The antenna display on the monitor may not
coincide with the antenna display of some
cellular phones.
. The battery display on the monitor may not
coincide with the battery display of some
cellular phones.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the caller’s voice clearly as
well as to minimize its echoes.
. If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call
volume may improve the clarity.
. The microphone is located near the map
light.
. Reduce background noise as much as
possible by closing windows and pointing HVAC vents away from the ceiling.
INDICATORS
Indicators*1for phone and text messaging are
displayed on the top of the screen.
Indicates the number of unread
received messages.
Indicates the BluetoothŠdevice that
is selected.
Indicates the strength of the signal
the BluetoothŠdevice is receiving.
Indicates the amount of remaining
BluetoothŠdevice battery.
4. Hands-Free Phone
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4. Hands-Free Phone
PHONE
Connecting Bluetooth
ŠHands-free
Phone
A cellular phone device must be connected to
the BluetoothŠHands-Free Phone System
before operation. Up to 5 BluetoothŠdevices
can be connected to the system.
“Connecting BluetoothŠdevice”
(page 2-21)
Phone selection
Select one of the connected devices for opera-
tion.
1. Touch [Phone] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Select BT Device]. A list of the connected cellular phones is displayed.
3. Touch one of the connected cellular phones from the list.
4. Touch [Connect].
INFO:
Touch [Edit] to change the device name.
Touch [Delete] to delete the device from the
device list.
5. When the device selection is successful, a message on the touch screen display indicates that the cellular phone was se-
lected.
INFO:
To select a phone, Bluetooth
Šof the phone
device needs to be turned on.
Making a call
1. Touch [Phone] on the Launch Bar.
2. Select one of the following methods to make a call.
*1[Quick Dial] :
Select a telephone number from a list of
personally selected numbers.
“Quick Dial” (page 4-12)
*2[Phonebook] :
Select a person and the phone number you
wish to call from the phonebook.
Depending on the device, the phonebook will be downloaded from the cellular phone
automatically when it is connected. If the
automatic download does not take place, the
telephone number must be transferred to the
hands-free phone system from the cellular
phone prior to using this method.
“Phone settings” (page 4-10)
*3[Call History] :
Select a telephone number from recent
incoming, outgoing or missed calls.
*4[Dial Number] :
Enter the phone number manually using the
keypad displayed on the screen and touch
[OK].
“How to input letters and numbers”
(page 2-14)
3. Dialing will start and the screen will change to the call in progress screen.
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4. Hands-Free Phone
PHONE AND TEXT MESSAGE ASSISTANT SETTINGS
Phone settings
BluetoothŠHands-Free Phone System settings can be changed according to the user’s preference.
1. Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Phone].
The following phone setting items are available.
Setting item Action
[Quick Dial] [Edit] Entries in the Quick Dial can be edited. Touch [Add New] to register a new
entry.
[Delete All] Deletes all of the phone number in the Quick Dial.
[Call History] [Incoming] Items in the calls history can be deleted or be registered in the Quick Dial.
[Outgoing]
[Missed]
[Phonebook] [Download Entire Phonebook] All of the phone numbers that are stored in a phonebook of a cellular phone
that is connected to the vehicle are downloaded at once.
[Download 1 Entry] Each of the phone numbers that are stored in the phonebook of a cellular
phone that is connected to the vehicle is downloaded one by one.
[Downloaded List] The downloaded phonebook data is displayed. The items on the list can be
added to the Quick Dial entries or be deleted from the phonebook.
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Available
ItemsAction
[Play] Play the recorded voice tag.
[Store] Touch to record a voice tag for the phone number.
[Replace] Touch to rerecord the voice tag.
[Delete] Touch to delete the voice tag.
BLUETOOTHŠSETTING
The BluetoothŠsetting can be changed.
1. Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Bluetooth].
Available item Action
[Bluetooth] If this setting is turned off, the connection between the BluetoothŠdevices and the in-vehicle BluetoothŠ
module will be canceled.
[Connect Device] Connects to the BluetoothŠdevice. Up to 5 devices can be registered.
[Select BT Device] [Phone] Registered devices are shown on the list. Select a BluetoothŠdevice from the list.
Information of the selected device can be edited and the device can also be deleted from the device list.
[Audio Player]
[Edit Bluetooth Information] [OK] Touch to apply the changes after editing the Bluetooth
Šinformation.
[PIN] PIN code can be checked and changed.
[Device Name] Device Name can be checked and changed.
[Device Address] Device Address can be checked.
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NISSANCONNECTSMMOBILE
APPS (if so equipped)
NISSANCONNECT
SMMOBILE APPS
SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION
This vehicle is equipped with smartphone
integration technology. This allows many com-
patible smartphone applications to be displayed
and easily controlled through the vehicle’s touch
screen display.
Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of
some of the applications and features, such as
social networking and texting. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
INFO:
A compatible smartphone and registration is
required to use mobile applications or to access
connected features of certain vehicle applica-
tions.
REGISTERING WITH NISSANCON-
NECTSMMOBILE APPS
To use the smartphone integration feature, it is
necessary for the user to register. In order to
register, visit the NissanConnect
SMwebsite for
more information and to sign up. Once regis-
tered, download the NissanConnect
SMApp from your compatible phone’s application download
source and then log into the application.
For more information about this technology, visit
the website or contact NissanConnect
SMMobile
Apps Customer Service.
Website:
www.nissanconnect.com.mx Phone:
01 800 9 64 77 26 (9 NISSAN)
CONNECTING PHONE
To use this feature, a compatible smartphone
must be connected via BluetoothŠor USB to the
vehicle.
“Connecting BluetoothŠdevice”
(page 2-21)
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-7)
INFO:
. For Apple iPhone, NissanConnect
SMMobile
Apps REQUIRES the phone to be con-
nected via USB after the Bluetooth
Šcon-
nection is established.
. For Android phones, NissanConnect
SMMo-
bile Apps REQUIRES the phone to be paired via Bluetooth
Š.
APPLICATION DOWNLOAD
Once connected, the NissanConnectSMApp will
search your phone to determine which compa-
tible applications are currently installed. The
vehicle will then download the in-vehicle inter-
face for each of these compatible applications.
Once downloaded, the user can access many
smartphone Applications through the vehicle
touch screen display with the following opera-
tion.
1. Touch [Info] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [NissanConnect Apps].
For more information on application availability
visit the NissanConnect
SMwebsite or contact
NissanConnectSMMobile Apps Customer Ser-
vice.
Website:
www.nissanconnect.com.mx Phone:
01 800 9 64 77 26 (9 NISSAN)
5. Information
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.Stolen Vehicle Locator:
In the event that the customer’s vehicle is
stolen, after filing a police report the custo-
mer can contact NissanConnect
SMServices
via phone and report the vehicle stolen. At
that point, NissanConnect
SMServices emer-
gency support staff will work with authorities
to attempt to recover the vehicle.
. Valet Alert:
Customers will be notified if their vehicle is
driven more than 0.2 miles once they activate
Valet Alert via the NissanConnect
SMSer-
vices website or Companion App.
Notice to BluetoothŠHands-Free
Phone users
The BluetoothŠHands-Free Phone System will
be disabled and not be able to take phone calls
while the vehicle is connected to the Nissan-
Connect
SMServices Response Specialists or
the emergency support staff at the NissanCon-
nect
SMService Response Center. This is to
avoid various services by NissanConnectSM
Services Response Specialists (such as As-
sisted Search) and NissanConnectSMServices
emergency support staff being interrupted by
incoming calls. Incoming phone calls received
while the vehicle is connected to the Service
Center will not be listed in the call history of the Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System. How-
ever those incoming calls may be listed in the call
history of your mobile phone, depending on its
capabilities. After disconnecting communication
with the NissanConnect
SMServices Response
Specialist or NissanConnectSMServices emer-
gency support staff, check the incoming call
history on your mobile phone when it is safe to do
so.
Service application
A separately purchased NissanConnectSMSer-
vices subscription is required. For more details,
refer to the NissanConnect
SMServices website
or contact the NissanConnectSMServices sup-
port line.
NissanConnect
SMServices website:
For U.S.
www.nissanusa.com/connect
For Canada
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect (English)
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr (French)
NissanConnect
SMServices support
line:
1-855-426-6628
INFO:
If the vehicle is owned by another person and is
resold, the subscription for this service must be
canceled and all data stored on the device must
be deleted.
Operating tips
WARNING
. Use NissanConnectSMServices after
stopping your vehicle in a safe loca-
tion. If you have to use NissanCon-
nect
SMServices 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 with the NissanConnect
SM
Services, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
. Do not use NissanConnect
SMServices with
the engine or the hybrid system stopped.
Doing so may discharge the vehicle battery.
. NissanConnect
SMServices cannot be used
under the following conditions:
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available.
. Incident information is based on human
collection. Not all incidents that have hap-
pened are collected and provided.
. Due to infrastructure problems, or transmis-
sion delay, there are times when the informa-
tion may differ from the actual condition.
Always observe safe driving practices and
follow all traffic regulations.
. Due to the coverage and quality of traffic
information and road conditions, it is not
always possible for the system to provide the
shortest time route even when traffic in-
formation is considered.
. Traffic information that is displayed may differ
from information from other media (e.g.,
radio) , as other media may use different
information sources.Apple CarPlay (if so equipped)
WARNING
.Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your iPhone to the vehicle
or operating your connected iPhone
for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Apple CarPlay, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Apple CarPlay by connecting a
compatible iPhone to your vehicle via a USB
cable.
With Apple CarPlay, your in-vehicle system can
be used as a display and a controller for some of
the iPhone functions. The Apple CarPlay features
Siri which enables operations via voice controls.
Visit Apple.com for information about the func-
tions that are available and details about Apple’s
privacy policy.
Certain user and vehicle information (location
and speed for example) may be shared with your
device while Apple CarPlay is enabled for use. Carrier charges may apply to use Apple CarPlay.
COMPATIBILITY
The following iPhone models support Apple
CarPlay.
iPhone 5 iOS 8.3 or later
iPhone 5c iOS 8.3 or later
iPhone 5s iOS 8.3 or later
iPhone 6 iOS 8.3 or later
iPhone 6 Plus iOS 8.3 or later
iPhone 6s iOS 8.3 or later
iPhone 6s Plus iOS 8.3 or later
Refer to the Apple website for more information.
INFO:
. For best results, always update your device
to the latest software version.
. Bluetooth
Šaudio and BluetoothŠHands-
Free Phone System cannot be used while
Apple CarPlay is being activated on the
same iPhone.
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Phone Command
1st Command 2nd Command 3rd Command 4th Command Action
PhonePhonebook
Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. You can select the type
from [Mobile], [Home], [Office], [Main] or [Other].

Call History Incoming Calls Displays an Incoming Call list.
Outgoing Calls Displays an Outgoing Call list.
Missed Calls Displays a Missed Call list.
Dial <#> Dial Makes a call to a spoken phone number.
Change Number Change a spoken phone number.
International Call Makes an international call by allowing more than 11 digits to be spoken.
You may need to include the international call prefixes and country codes.
Redial Makes a call to the last outgoing phone number.
Add Phone Use this command to connect a compatible Bluetooth
Šdevice to system. Follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process from your handset.
Select Phone <1 - 5> Use this command to select a phone from a list of the registered devices.
Quick Dial Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Quick Dial.
<1 - 5>
Call Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Quick Dial or phonebook.
Call Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone.
Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone. You can select type from [Mobile], [Home], [Office], [Main] or [Other].
Send Text You can select a text message from a list and send it to a contact name.
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