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HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING ASSISTANT* (if so equipped)
This system allows for sending and receiving
text messages through the vehicle’s interface.

Using predefined or custom messages, send
a text to an entry stored in your Bluetooth®
Hands-free Phone System.

Once enabled, the text message, 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 messaging.
Check the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth® pairing. For some cellular
phones, you need to enable “Notifications” in the cellular phone’s Bluetooth®
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.
* Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text‐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.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS (if so equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps, allowing you
to control various compatible smartphone apps through the vehicle’s display
screen. A basic package is included for a period of time from the original in-
service date of the vehicle.

To enroll in NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps:
1. Create a Nissan Owner Portal account at owners.NissanUSA.com.
· Make sure to include your vehicle’s VIN when creating your account.
2. Under the NissanConnect Mobile Apps tab, select the red button next to
Manage Subscription to enroll.
3. Next, download the NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps companion app from
Google Play or the Apple App Store. Log into the companion app using your
Nissan Owner Portal ID and password.
4. Launch the app, select “United States” and accept the Terms and Conditions.
5. Select “Sign In”, then sign in with the email username and password you
created when registering on the Nissan Owner Portal website.
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Pair your cellular phone to the vehicle.
• For Android® devices, the smartphone must be connected through the
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone system.
• For iPhone® on vehicles WITH Navigation, the device must be connected to the
vehicle’s USB port using your cellular phone’s USB cable.
• For iPhone® on vehicles WITHOUT Navigation, connect the device using the
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone system.

You can select which apps you want activated in the vehicle from the
NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps companion app by selecting “Manage My Apps”.
Some apps shown in the companion app may not appear in your vehicle
depending on availability for your model.

Some apps require you to have the app downloaded and installed on your
cellular phone, while others require you to enter your username and password
to log in. Not all apps shown on the NissanConnect app site are available
on all models.

To help identify specific apps available for your vehicle or to contact a specialist
via chat, please visit www.NissanUSA.com/connect/support.

Your available apps will only appear on the screen when your smartphone is
connected to both the vehicle and the Internet. For additional information on
connecting your device, see your Owner’s Manual or visit 
www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.

The NissanConnectSM app must be running
on your device and the Connected icon
1
must be green before using your apps. If the
Disconnected icon
2 is displayed, press the
button 3 multiple times to ensure
the connection is established.

To access your apps with the vehicle controls,
start your vehicle and then press the

button
3 on the control panel. The system
may take a few seconds to boot up before the
button 3 is enabled. This is normal.

If available, your apps can be accessed once
the vehicle and cellular phone are connected
through the NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps companion app.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
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 SYSTEM*
A cellular telephone should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS

Press the or button on the
steering wheel to interrupt the voice
prompts at any time and speak a command
af ter 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 af ter the tone, say
“Call Redial”.

The “Help” command can be used to hear a
list of available commands at any time.

Reduce background 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 Voice
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® 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.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
Type B (if so equipped)
Type A (if so equipped)
MICROPHONES
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
Send predefined or custom text messages through your vehicle’s
Bluetooth® system.

Receive texts through your vehicle’s Bluetooth® system that can be read to you.

Bluetooth® Streaming Audio allows you to use a compatible Bluetooth® device
to play audio files. Your compatible Bluetooth® 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. Touch the “Settings” key
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3. Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key
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4. Touch the “Connect New Device” key
3.

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RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL

When you receive a cellular phone call, a ring tone sounds through the
audio system.

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 cellular phone at the end of a call or to disconnect while making
a call, press the
button on the steering wheel.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
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5. Initiate the connecting process from the handset. The system will display
the message:
“Is PIN XXXXXX displayed on your Bluetooth device?”
If the PIN is displayed on your Bluetooth® 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.
MAKING A CALL
1. Press the
button on the control panel. The “PHONE” screen 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 phonebook.
• “Call Lists”: Select the name from the incoming, outgoing or missed call history.
• “Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the vehicle.
•
: Input the phone number manually using the keypad displayed
on the screen.
RECEIVING/ENDING 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 cellular phone call, either:
• Press the
button on the steering wheel, or
• Select the
icon on the screen.
* Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual, the “Hands-free phone (section 4)” of your Navigation System
Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)
Your Navigation System can calculate a route from your current location to
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 your
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 cannot 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 lef t 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
the TUNE knob. Press and hold to turn the display off. Press again to turn the
display 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.
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