2017 NISSAN MAXIMA navigation system

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Junction guidance:
While driving on a freeway, when the vehicle is
approximately 1 mile (approximately 2 km) from a
junction, the system automatically switches to
the split screen and displays an enlarged view of
the junction on the left screen. After the vehicle
passes the junction, the system automatically
returns to the full screen mode. To switch to the
full map screen while the enlarged junction view
is displayed, push

[Recalculate]Manually search for the route again after changing the search conditions, etc.
and have the system calculate a route.
“Recalculating route” (page 6-39)
[Traffic Detour]* (for U.S. and Canada) Set the route search condition to detour traffic jam and traffic accident.
“Searching for detour route using traffic information (for U.S. and
Canada)” (page 6-39)
[Detour] A detour of a specified distance can be calculated.
“Setting detour route” (page 6-40)
*: A SiriusXM Travel Link or SiriusXM Traffic subscription is necessary to receive SXM information services.
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Available settings
*1[Add Destination]:
Touch to add a new destination.
*2Current destination:
Touch to edit or delete the destination.
“Editing/deleting destination or way-
point” (page 6-37)
*3Condition for calculating a route to the
destination/waypoint:
Changes the conditions for route calcula-
tion.
“Changing route calculation condi-
tions” (page 6-38)
*4[Add Waypoint]:
Touch to add a waypoint.
“Setting destination or waypoint”
(page 6-37)
*5Current waypoint:
Modifies or deletes the waypoint.
“Editing/deleting destination or way-
point” (page 6-37)
*6[Calculate]:
After editing the route, the system recalcu-
lates a route with new conditions.
Setting destination or waypoint
A destination or waypoint can be added to a
route that has already been set. Up to 5
waypoints besides one destination can be set.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Edit/Add to Route].
3. Touch [Add Destination] or [Add Waypoint].
INFO:
If [Add Destination] is selected, the current
destination changes to a waypoint.
4. Set a destination or waypoint. The method of searching for a destination or waypoint is the
same as the one for a destination.
“Setting destination” (page 6-14)
5. Touch [Add to Route] to add the location to the route. 6. The route information with the selected
location added to the route is displayed.
Adjust the route calculation conditions as
necessary.
“Changing route calculation condi-
tions” (page 6-38)
7. Touch [Calculate] to confirm the route change. The route will be recalculated.
INFO:
. The prior route will be deleted automatically.
. Destinations or waypoints can also be added
from the Map Menu.
“Scrolled location map screen”
(page 6-14)
Editing/deleting destination or way-
point
A destination or waypoint that has already been
set can be modified or deleted.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Edit/Add to Route].
3. Touch a destination or waypoint that is
already set.
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4. Touch the item you would like to set.Available settings
.[Delete]:A selected destination or waypoint that
has already been set can be deleted.
.[Change Order]:The order of a destination and waypoints
that are already set can be changed.
.[Move Dest.]:
The location of the destination or way-
point can be adjusted by moving the
cross pointer across the map on the
touch screen display.
5. Touch [Calculate] to apply the change.
INFO:
If the destination is deleted, the final waypoint of
the route becomes the destination.
Changing route calculation conditions
Each section of the route between waypoints
can have different route calculation conditions.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Edit/Add to Route].
3. Touch the route condition shown on the preferred section of the route to the destina-
tion or waypoint.
4. Touch the preferred condition.
“Route Settings” (page 6-43)
5. The conditions are changed and the display returns to the edit route screen.
6. Touch [Calculate] to apply the change.
INFO:
. The recalculated route may not be the
shortest route because the system prioritizes
roads that are easy to drive on for safety
reasons.
Changing order of destination and
waypoints
The order of a destination and waypoints that are
already set can be changed.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Edit/Add to Route].
3. Touch a destination or waypoint that is
already set.
4. Touch [Change Order].
5. Touch a preferred destination or waypoint to replace the previously selected destination
or waypoint.
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6. Touch [Calculate] to apply the change.
RECALCULATING ROUTE
A route can be manually searched again after
changing the search conditions, etc.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Recalculate]. A message is displayedand the route is recalculated.
3. Touch [Start] or conduct other operations as necessary.
“Options before starting the route
guidance” (page 6-26)
INFO:
. When a waypoint has been set on the route,
the system will search for only one route,
even if route recalculation is performed.
. When the vehicle deviates from the sug-
gested route, the route from the current
location to the destination is automatically
searched again by the Auto Reroute func-
tion.
“Route Settings” (page 6-43)
SEARCHING FOR DETOUR ROUTE
USING TRAFFIC INFORMATION (for
U.S. and Canada)
When a serious traffic event occurs on the route,
or if the system finds a faster route, a detour alert
will display automatically. If the automatic alert is
not noticed, a detour can also be searched for
manually.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Traffic Detour].
3. When the detour search is successful,
detailed information about the detour route
and the comparison screen of the two routes
are displayed.
*1Original route (blue)
*2Detour route (purple)
*3The change of distance and estimated
travel time to destination when the
detour route is taken.
4. To accept the suggested detour route, touch [Yes].
INFO:
. Without a subscription to SiriusXM Traffic, it
will not be possible to receive traffic detour
information or apply settings for functions
related to traffic information. A message
appears when a related menu item is
selected.
“Notes on SiriusXM Traffic information”
(page 5-20)
. If no route is set, or [Use Real Time Traffic
Information] is turned off, this function cannot
be operated.
“Route Settings” (page 6-43)
. If a detour route is not selected and no
further action is performed, the detour route
will be automatically canceled.
. The detour suggestion can be retrieved even
after the message disappears by manually
selecting [Traffic Detour]. The system will
then search for the detour again and will
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suggest a detour if one is available at that
time.
Automatic detour guidance
When [Auto Reroute] and [Use Real Time Traffic
Information] are turned on in the detailed route
settings, a message will be displayed automati-
cally when the system finds a detour.
“Route Settings” (page 6-43)
To accept the suggested detour route, touch
[Yes].
INFO:
. If no operation is performed for 1 minute after
the message is displayed, the message
disappears. The detour will not be accepted,
and the current suggested route will remain
unchanged. .
When [Traffic Announcements] is turned on
in the guidance settings, the system will
announce voice guidance at the same time
the message appears on the screen.
“Guidance settings” (page 6-41)
SETTING DETOUR ROUTE
To detour from the suggested route, a route
detouring for a specified distance can be
calculated.
1. Touch [Navi] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Detour].
3. Touch a detour distance select from 1/2 mile
(1km) , 1 mile (2km) , 3 miles (5km) or 5 miles
(10km) . After calculating the detour, the
system displays the detour route on the map.
INFO:
. When the vehicle has deviated from the
suggested route, [Detour] cannot be se-
lected.
. If the system cannot calculate a detour with
the specified conditions the previous sug-
gested route is displayed.
. If the vehicle is traveling very fast, the detour
route may start from a location that the
vehicle has already passed.
ROUTE GUIDANCE SETTINGS
The route search conditions and route guidance
can be set.
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Guidance settings
Various guidance information can be set to be played during route guidance and the route and/or voice guidance can be activated or deactivated.
1. Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Navigation] and touch [Guidance Settings].
3. Touch an item you would like to set.
Setting itemAction
[Guidance Volume] Adjusts the volume level of voice guidance.
[Guidance Voice] Activates or deactivates voice guidance.
[Traffic Announcement] (for U.S. and Canada) Activates/deactivates the traffic announcement.
When this item is activated, the system provides an announcement of a traffic information event on
the route. The indicator illuminates if traffic announcement is activated.
[Intersection Guidance Set-
tings] [Tones Only]
When this item is turned on, a tone will sound at the timing of [At Turing Point], [Near Guidance]
and [Basic Guidance].
[1 Voice Guide] When this item is turned on, a tone will sound at the timing of [At Turning Point] and [Near
Guidance], and the voice guidance will be announced at the timing of [Basic Guidance].
[2 Voice Guide] When this item is turned on, a tone will sound at the timing of [At Turning Point], and the voice
guidance will be announced at the timing of [Near Guidance] and [Basic Guidance].
[3 Voice Guide] When this item is turned on, a tone will sound at the timing of [At Turning Point], and the voice
guidance will be announced at the timing of [Near Guidance], [Basic Guidance] and [Far
Guidance].
[Estimated Time] [Destination]Displays
and the travel time to the destination on the map screen.
[Waypoint] Displays
and the travel time to the waypoint on the map screen.
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Route Settings
It is possible to set the conditions of the route search.
1. Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Navigation] and touch [Route Settings].
3. Touch the item you would like to set.
For U.S. and Canada
Setting ItemAction
[Basic Route Type] [Fastest Route] Prioritizes the use of freeways. [Minimize Freeway] Minimizes the use of freeways.
[Shortest Distance] Prioritizes the shortest route. The recalculated route may not be the shortest route because the
system prioritizes roads that are easy to drive on for safety reasons.
[Other Routing
Choices] [Minimize Toll Roads]
Minimizes the use of toll roads.
[Time Restricted Rd] [Use Restriction Info] Calculates route taking time restriction information into considera-
tion.
[Do Not Use Restriction Info] Calculates route without taking time restriction information into consideration.
[Avoid] Calculates route avoiding the use of time restricted roads.
[Use Real Time Traffic Information] Uses the latest traffic information received via the SiriusXM Traffic
broadcast.
“Searching for detour route using traffic information (for U.S.
and Canada)” (page 6-39)
[Use Avoid Area Settings] Enables the avoid area setting.
[Use Ferries] Includes the use of ferries.
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