
CAUTION
●To avoid damage and loss of function
when using a USB device, note the fol-
lowing precautions.
● 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 device
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 may 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 port is located on the center console
beneath the heater and air conditioner controls.
Insert the USB device into the connection port.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the connection port, compatible audio files
on the storage device can be played through the vehicle’s audio system. The port is illuminated for
better visibility when the headlight switch is in the
ON position.
Audio file operation
MEDIA button
Place the ignition switch in the ON position 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 IN jack
located in the center console, the MEDIA button
toggles between the three sources.
Play information
Information about the audio files being played
can be displayed on the display screen of the
vehicle’s audio system. Depending on how the
audio files are encoded, information such as
Folder, Song and Artist will be displayed.
The track number and number of total tracks in
the folder are displayed on the screen as well.
SEEK/CAT (Reverse or
Fast Forward) buttons
Press and hold the SEEK/CAT buttons
orfor 1.5 seconds while an audio file on
the USB device is playing to reverse or fast
forward the track being played. The track plays at
an increased speed while reversing or fast for- warding. When the button is released, the audio
file returns to normal play speed.
SEEK/CAT buttons
Press the SEEK/CAT button
while an au-
dio file on the USB device is playing to return to
the beginning of the current track. Press the
SEEK/CAT button
several times to skip
backward several tracks.
Press the SEEK/CAT button
while an au-
dio file on the USB device is playing to advance
one track. Press the SEEK/CAT button
several times to skip forward several tracks. If the
last track in a folder on the USB device is
skipped, the first track of the next folder is played.
RDM (random) button
When the RDM (random) button is pressed while
an audio file on the USB device is playing, the
play pattern can be changed as follows:
All Random →1 Folder Random →OFF
All Random: all tracks on the USB device will be
played randomly.
1 Folder Random: all tracks in the current folder
will be played randomly.
OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
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The current play pattern of the USB device is
displayed on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
RPT (repeat) button
When the RPT (repeat) button is pressed while
an audio file on the USB device is playing, the
play pattern can be changed as follows:
1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat →OFF
1 Track Repeat: the current track will be re-
peated.
1 Folder Repeat: the current folder will be re-
peated.
OFF: No repeat play pattern is applied. The indi-
cator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device is
displayed on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
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 re-
turn to the first track on the USB device.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT (models with
Navigation System) (if so equipped)
Connecting a device to the USB
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 acci-
dent or serious injury.
CAUTION
● To avoid damage and loss of function
when using a USB device, note the fol-
lowing precautions.
● 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 device
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 may 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 port is located on the center console
beneath the heater and air conditioner controls.
Insert the USB device into the connection port.
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When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the connection port, compatible audio files
on the storage device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system. The port is illuminated for
better visibility when the headlight switch is in the
ON position.
Audio file operation
AUX button
Place the ignition switch in the ON position and
press the AUX button to switch to the USB input
mode. If another audio source is playing and a
USB memory device is inserted, press the AUX
button until the center display changes to the
USB memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, press the POWER button
to restart the USB memory.Play information
Information about the audio files being played is
shown on the display screen of the vehicle’s
audio system. Touch “Browse” to display the list
of folders and files on the USB device. Touch the
name of a song on the screen to begin playing
that song.
SEEK buttons
Press the SEEK button
while an audio file
on the USB device is playing to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press the SEEK
button
several times to skip backward sev-
eral tracks. Press the SEEKbutton
while an audio file
on the USB device is playing to advance one
track. Press the SEEK button
several
times to skip forward several tracks. If the last
track in a folder on the USB device is skipped, the
first track of the next folder is played.
Random and repeat play mode
While files on a USB device are playing, the play
pattern can be altered so that songs are repeated
or played randomly.
Random
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play
pattern to the USB device. When the Random
mode is active, the icon will illuminate. By touch-
ing the “Random” key again, the ”Random
Folder” key appears. By touching the “Random”
key once more, the “Random All” key appears. To
cancel Random mode, touch the “Random” key
until no icons are illuminated.
Repeat
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play
pattern to the USB device. When the Repeat
mode is active, the icon will illuminate. By touch-
ing the “Repeat” key again, the ”Repeat Track”
key appears. By touching the “Repeat” key once
more, the “Repeat Folder” key appears. . To can-
cel Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until no
icons are illuminated.
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iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if
so equipped)
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 acci-
dent 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 device
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 may 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 on the center console below
the heater and air conditioner controls. Connect
the iPod®-specific end of the cable to the iPod®
and the USB end of the cable to the USB con-
nection port on the vehicle. If your iPod® sup-
ports charging via a USB connection, its battery
will be charged while connected to the vehicle
with the ignition switch in the ON position. The port is illuminated for better visibility when the
headlight switch is in the 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 compatible:
● iPod® Classic - 5th Generation (firmware
version 1.3.0 or later)
● iPod® Classic - 6th Generation (firmware
version 2.0.1 or later)
● iPod® Classic - 7th Generation (firmware
version 2.0.4 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-
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iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
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 acci-
dent 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 device
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 may 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 on the center console below
the heater and air conditioner controls. Connect
the iPod®-specific end of the cable to the iPod®
and the USB end of the cable to the USB con-
nection port on the vehicle. If your iPod® sup-
ports charging via a USB connection, its battery
will be charged while connected to the vehicle
with the ignition switch in the ON position. The port is illuminated for better visibility when the
headlight switch is in the 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 compatible:
● iPod® Classic 5th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.3.0 or later)
● iPod® Classic 6th generation (firmware ver-
sion 2.0.1 or later)
● iPod® Classic 7th generation (firmware ver-
sion 2.0.4 or later)
● iPod® Touch 2nd generation (firmware ver-
sion 4.2.1 or later)*
● iPod® Touch 3rd generation (firmware ver-
sion 5.1 or later)
● iPod® Touch 4th generation (firmware ver-
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
1.Menu control switch / OK but-
ton
2.
(back) button
3.
Seek/Track buttons
4. Volume control button
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
Menu control switch/OK button
In the vehicle information display, navigate to the
“Audio” display. Use the OK button as the source
to change the mode in the following sequence:
AM →FM1 →FM2 →(XM1 →XM2 →XM3
(satellite, if so equipped)) →(SXM1 →SXM →
SXM3 (satellite, if so equipped)) →USB/iPod®*
→ Bluetooth® Audio* →AUX* →AM.
* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device or
connected to the system.
SEEK/TRACK buttons
AM and FM ● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station and
show a list of the preset stations.
● Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds to
seek up or down to the next station.
XM (if so equipped) ● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station.
● Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds to
go to the next or previous channel. SXM (if so equipped)
● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station.
● Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds to
go to the next or previous channel.
iPod® ● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds to
reverse or fast forward the track being
played.
CD ● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds to
reverse or fast forward the track being
played.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
skip ahead or back to the next song.
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USB● Press or hold for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Press or hold for more than 1.5 seconds to
reverse or fast forward the track being
played.
(back) button
Press the(back) button to return to the
previous screen or cancel the current selection.
ANTENNA
The vehicle is equipped with a shark fin antenna
and an antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
● Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth. This vehicle is equipped with Smartphone Inte-
gration technology. This allows many compatible
smartphone applications to be displayed and
easily controlled through the vehicle’s display
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
SMMobile Apps
website, www.nissanusa.com/connect/ or
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect or
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr and sign up or
create an account through the prompts on the
NissanConnect Mobile Apps. Once registered,
download the NissanConnect Mobile Apps from
your compatible phone’s application download
source and then log into the application. 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:
For vehicles with navigation, Apple
iPhones® REQUIRE the phone to be
plugged in via USB for NissanConnect Mo-
bile Apps to function.
For vehicles without Navigation, Apple
iPhones® must be paired via Bluetooth®
for NissanConnect Mobile Apps to func-
tion.
NOTE:
For Android phones, NissanConnect Mo-
bile Apps REQUIRES the phone to be
paired via Bluetooth®.
NISSANCONNECTSMMOBILE APPS
(if so equipped)
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2. Say “Play (artist name, song name, etc.)”.
3. Your vehicle will automatically change toBluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode* when
the music starts playing. Mode selection is
determined by the phone.
* If the iPhone® is also connected with the USB
cable.
If the audio track does not start playing automati-
cally after Siri Eyes Free ends, try changing the
track or audio source to resume playback.
NOTE:
For best results, use the native music app.
Performance of music control function
while using Podcasts, Audiobook or other
3rd party music apps may vary and is con-
trolled by the iPhone®.
Example 2 – Replying to text messages 1. If a compatible iPhone® is connected and “Show Notifications” of the iPhone® set-
tings is enabled, the vehicle will display a
notification for new incoming text messages. 2. After reading the message, push or push
and hold the
TALK switch to reply
using Siri Eyes Free.
3. After a beep sounds, say “Text message” or a similar command to reply using Siri Eyes
Free.
CHANGING SIRI® EYES FREE
SETTINGS (models without navigation
system)
Settings for Siri® Eyes Free can be found in the
Bluetooth settings menu. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Bluetooth® settings” in this section.
1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Bluetooth” and then press the
ENTER/SETTING button.
3. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Siri” and then press the ENTER/SETTING
button.
4. Select “Short Press” or “Long Press” using the TUNE/SCROLL knob and then press
the ENTER/SETTING button.
CHANGING SIRI® EYES FREE
SETTINGS (models with navigation
system)
Settings for Siri® Eyes Free can be found in the
Bluetooth settings menu. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Bluetooth® settings” in this section.
1. Press the [
] button.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key.
4. Touch the “Phone settings” key.
5. Select “Short Press” or “Long Press” to set the activation.
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