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SYSTEM GUIDE
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (if so equipped)
The vehicle information display 1 displays items such as:
 
  Vehicle settings
 
  Trip computer information
 
    Drive system warnings and settings  
(if so equipped)
 
  Audio information
 
    Nissan Intelligent Key® operation information 
(if so equipped)
 
  Navigation turn-by-turn (if so equipped)
 
  Cruise control system information
 
  Indicators and warnings
 
  Tire pressure information
USING THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed using the 
 button 2 and  
the 
  buttons 3 on the steering wheel.
 
   Press  the  button2 on the steering wheel to change the display mode.
 
   Press  the  buttons 3 on the steering wheel up or down to navigate through 
the vehicle information display menu.
 
   Press  the ENTER button 4 on the steering wheel to change or select an item.
 
   Press  the  button 5 on the steering wheel to go back to the previous menu.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER 
  1.   Press  the 
 button 2 on the steering wheel until you reach the trip  
computer mode.
  2.    Press  the 
 button 2 on the steering wheel for more than 1.5 seconds to 
reset fuel consumption, average speed, distance to empty and journey time.
  3.    Pressing  the 
 button 2 on the steering wheel for more than 1 second resets 
the currently displayed trip odometer to zero.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the information displayed in the vehicle  
information display:
 
  Driver Assistance (if so equipped)    Alarm 
 
 Clock      Unit
 
  Meter Settings       Language
 
  Vehicle Settings       Factory Reset
 
 Maintenance
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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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® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE
 
   The vehicle must be stationary when connecting the cellular phone.
  1.   Press  the 
 button on the steering wheel. The system announces the  
available commands.
  2.    Say: “Add Phone”. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to 
initiate connecting from the cellular phone handset.
  3.    Initiate connecting from the cellular phone.
    •    The connecting procedure varies according to each cellular phone model.  
For detailed connecting instructions and a list of compatible cellular phones, 
please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
    •    When prompted, confirm that the PIN on the display matches the PIN shown 
on your device. If you are requested to manually input a PIN, please enter “1234” 
from your handset.
VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
 
    The phonebook stores up to 1,000 entries for each cellular phone paired  
with the system.
 
    Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download 
your cellular phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system. 
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
  1.  Press the 
 button on the steering wheel.  
  2.  Af ter waiting for the tone, say “Call”.  
  3.    Af ter the next tone, speak the name of a phonebook entry. For example,  
“Michael Smith”.
  4.  Confirm that the correct name is recognized by saying “Dial” af ter the tone.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
  1.  Press the 
 button on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
  2.    Say: “Call”. The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set 
of available commands.
  3.    Say: “Phone Number”. The system acknowledges the command and announces 
the next set of available commands.
  4.    Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single  
digit format.
  5.    When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back 
and announces the available commands.
  6.   Say: “Dial”. The system acknowledges the command and makes the call.
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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 
1. 
 
 
 
 
  3.    Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key 
2. 
 
 
 
 
  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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HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped) 
    The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can learn and consolidate the functions 
of up to three different hand-held transmitters, operating items such as garage 
doors, property gates, outdoor and indoor lights or alarm systems.
 
    To program the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
    •  Position the handheld transceiver 1-3 in (26-76 mm) away from the HomeLink 
surface, keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
    •  Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the handheld transmitter 
button simultaneously until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and 
then rapidly.
    •  Both buttons may be released when the indicator light flashes rapidly.
 
    To verify the programing is complete, press and hold the HomeLink button and 
observe the indicator light:
    •  A solid, continuous light indicates the programing is complete and the 
HomeLink button will activate your device.
    •  A blinking light that turns to a solid, continuous light af ter 2 seconds indicates 
additional steps are required to complete the programing.
HOMELINK
10 Touch-screen display
11   SD-card location – An SD-card with map data must be inserted here for map 
functions to operate.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.  
 
For more information, refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.
This Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide an overview of some of the unique features of your new 
vehicle. Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations. 
Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of 
production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not 
included or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this Quick Reference Guide are those in effect at the time 
of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers 
without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this Quick Reference 
Guide to provide owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and 
retain with this Quick Reference Guide all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have access 
to accurate and up-to-date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Quick Reference 
Guides, Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at   
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you have questions concerning 
any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE 
PROGRAM page in the Owner’s Manual for contact information.
 
Helpful Resources
Below is a list of helpful resources that can be used 
to learn more about the vehicle’s systems and  
feature operations.
 
  Vehicle Owner’s Manual
 
    Navigation Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
 
    Printed Quick Reference Guide (this document)
 
  www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth
 
  www.NissanUSA.com/connect
 
  www.youtube.com/user/NissanUSA
 
  Nissan Consumer Affairs: 1-800-647-7261
 
    Electronic Quick Reference Guide  
(Use Quick Response (QR) code or URL below.)
 
    Nissan Quick Guide (available in the iPhone 
App Store or Android Google Play Store 
for download to your smartphone)
Nissan, the Nissan Brand Symbol, Z and 
Nissan model names are Nissan trademarks.
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