2018 NISSAN ALTIMA USB

The current play pattern of the CD is dis-
played on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
RDM (random) button
When the RDM button is pressed while a
compact disc is playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
CD:
1 Disc Random←→OFF
CD with MP3 or WMA:
1 Disc Random →1 Folder Random →OFF
1 Disc Random: all tracks on the disc 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.
The current play pattern of the CD is dis-
played on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.CD EJECT button
When the
CD eject button is pressed
with a compact disc loaded, the compact
disc will eject and the last source will be
played.
When the
CD eject button is pressed
twice with a compact disc loaded, the
compact disc will be ejected further for
easier CD removal. If the disc is not re-
moved within 20 seconds, the disc will re-
load.
Additional features
For additional information about the iPod®
player available with this system, refer to
“iPod® player operation without Navigation
System” in this section.
For additional information about the USB
(Universal Serial Bus) connection port avail-
able with this system, refer to “USB (Univer-
sal Serial Bus) Connection Port (models
without Navigation System)” in this section.
For additional information about the
Bluetooth® audio interface available with
this system, refer to “Bluetooth® streaming
audio without Navigation System (Type B)”
in this section.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT (models
without 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 accident or serious injury.
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CAUTION
∙ Do not force the USB device into theUSB connection port. Inserting the
USB device tilted or up-side-down
into the port may damage the port.
Make sure that the USB device is con-
nected correctly into the USB connec-
tion port.
∙ Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could dam-
age 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 de-
vice manufacturer’s owner information re-
garding the proper use and care of the
device.
The USB port is located in the center con-
sole. Insert the USB device into the connec-
tion port.
When a compatible storage device is
plugged into the connection port, compat-
ible audio files on the storage device can be
played through the vehicle’s audio system.
Audio file operation
MEDIA button
Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
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, the MEDIA but-
ton 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. De-
pending on how the audio files are en-
coded, 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 and TRACK (Reverse or Fast For-
ward) buttons
Press and hold the
orSEEK/CAT
and TRACK buttons for 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 forwarding. When the button is released, the audio file
returns to normal play speed.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons
Press the SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons
while an audio file on the
USB device is playing to return to the begin-
ning of the current track. Press the
SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
sev-
eral times to skip backward several tracks.
Press the SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons
while an audio file on the
USB device is playing to advance one track.
Press the SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons
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 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.
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OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device
is displayed on the screen unless no pat-
tern is applied.
RPT (repeat) button
When the RPT 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
repeated.
1 Folder Repeat: the current folder will be
repeated.
OFF: No repeat play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device
is displayed on the screen unless no pat-
tern is applied. TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob
If there are multiple folders with audio files
on the USB device, turn the TUNE/FOLDER
or TUNE/SCROLL knob to change folders.
Turn the knob to the lef t 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/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob in ei-
ther direction will return to the first track on
the USB device.
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 accident or serious injury.
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CAUTION
∙ Do not force the USB device into theUSB 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 connection port.
∙ Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could dam-
age 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 de-
vice manufacturer’s owner information re-
garding 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 connection port located in the
center console. Connect the iPod®-specific
end of the cable to the iPod® and the USB
end of the cable to the USB connection
port. on the vehicle. If your iPod® supports
charging via a USB connection, its battery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or
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,
remove 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., regis-
tered 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 (firm- ware version 2.0.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Classic - 7th Generation (firmware version 2.0.4 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 1st generation (firmware version 1.3.1 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 2nd generation (firmware version 1.1.3 or later) ∙ iPod® nano - 3rd generation (firmware
version 1.1.3 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 4th generation (firmware version 1.0.4 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 5th generation (firmware version 1.0.2 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 6th generation (firmware version 1.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Touch - 2nd generation (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Touch - 3rd generation (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0
required for smartphone integration)
∙ iPod® Touch - 4th generation (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0
required for smartphone integration)
∙ iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)
∙ iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required for
smartphone integration)
∙ iPhone® 4 (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required for smart-
phone integration)
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Push the source select switch to change
the mode in the following sequence:
AM→FM1 →FM2 (if so equipped) →XM1 (if
so equipped) →XM2 (if so equipped) →XM3
(if so equipped) →SXM1 (if so equipped) →
SXM2 (if so equipped) →SXM3 (if so
equipped)→CD* →USB/iPod®* (if so
equipped) →Bluetooth® Audio* (if so
equipped) →AUX* →AM.
* These modes are only available when
compatible media storage is inserted into
the device or connected to the system.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase
or decrease the volume.
Menu control switch/ENTER
button
While the display is showing a map or audio
screen, tilt the Menu Control switch upward
or downward to select a station, track, CD
or folder. For most audio sources, tilting the
switch up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
provides a different function than a tilting
up/down for less than 1.5 seconds. AM and FM:
∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the preset station.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down to the next station.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the list of preset stations.
XM/SXM: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the preset station.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to go to the next or previous channel.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the XM/SXM Menu.
iPod®: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the iPod Menu.
CD: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number. ∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
to increase or decrease the folder num-
ber (if playing compressed audio files).
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the CD Menu.
USB: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the folder num-
ber.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the USB Menu.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to skip ahead or back to the next song.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to reverse or fast forward the current
song.
AUX: ∙ Press the ENTER button to show the AUX Menu.
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SIRI® ACTIVATION
Siri® Eyes Free function can be activated by
pushing
TALK switch on the steering
wheel.
1. Connect a Siri Eyes Free enabled iPhone® to the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “Initialization” in
this section.
2. Af ter the Bluetooth® connection is es- tablished, the switch operation select
screen is displayed.
3. Select “Short Press” or “Long Press” for Siri Eyes Free activation Switch action
can also be changed from the Bluetooth® settings menu. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
Siri Eyes Free Settings (models without
navigation system)” in this section.
OPERATING SIRI® EYES FREE
1. Push or push and hold theTALK
switch.
2. Speak your command and then listen to the Siri® Eyes Free reply.
Af ter starting Siri Eyes Free, push the
TALK switch again within 5 seconds of the
end of the Siri Eyes Free announcement to
extend the session.
Example 1 – Playing music
1. Push or push and hold the
TALK
switch.
2. Say “Play (artist name, song name, etc.)”.
3. Your vehicle will automatically change to Bluetooth® 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
automatically af ter Siri Eyes Free ends, try
changing the track or audio source to re-
sume playback.
NOTE:
For best results, use the native music
app. Performance of music control func-
tion while using Podcasts, Audiobook or
other 3rd party music apps may vary and
is controlled by the iPhone®.
Example2–Repl
ying to text messages
1. If a compatible iPhone® is connected and “Show Notifications” of the iPhone®
settings is enabled, the vehicle will dis-
play a notification for new incoming
text messages.
2. Af ter reading the message, push or push and hold the
TALK switch to
reply using Siri Eyes Free.
3. Af ter a beep sounds, say “Text mes- sage” or a similar command to reply
using Siri Eyes Free.
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SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot hear any music/
audio being played back
from a connected
iPhone® Check that the audio source is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode. A USB connection is required for iPod® mode.
Cannot hear map turn-
by-turn direction guid-
ance from a connected
iPhone® Check that the audio source is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode. A USB connection is required for iPod® mode.
Cannot receive text mes-
sage notifications on the
vehicle audio system Check if “Send Notifications” is enabled on your phone. On the phone, go to Bluetooth® settings. Find the device name, like “My Car”.
Press the info button. Turn on “Show Notifications”.
Cannot reply to text
message notifications by
Siri Eyes Free Af ter receiving an incoming text message, follow on-screen guidance. Push or push and hold the
TALK switch on the steering
wheel for Siri Eyes Free. Af ter Siri Eyes Free starts, say “Text Message”.
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-51
Airbagwarninglight..........1-62, 2-15
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-62, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation .....4-16,4-21
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13,4-21
Servicing air conditioner ........4-24
Air flow charts .................4-17
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-31
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-50
Antifreeze ....................5-91
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-81
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-17
Audio system .................4-24 AMradioreception............4-25
Bluetooth® audio
.............4-47
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-35,4-41
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-33
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-37
FMradioreception............4-25
iPod®Player................4-44
iPod® player operation .........4-44
Radio ....................4-24
USBinterface...............4-42
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-42
Autolightswitch ...............2-36
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-30
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . .2-11, 5-58
B
Battery..................5-91,8-14 Charge warning light ...........2-12
Battery replacement ............8-24
Keyfob...................8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-25
Before starting the engine .........5-12
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-22Bluetooth® audio
...............4-47
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-54
Booster seats .................1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . .5-81
Brakefluid.................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-28
Brakesystem...............5-81
Brakewarninglight............2-11
Brakewearindicators.......2-17,8-21
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-21
Brakeassist..................5-82
Brakefluid...................8-12
Brakes......................8-21
Brakesystem.................5-81
Break-in schedule ..............5-76
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-39
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-10
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See
vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-54
CDcareandcleaning........... .4-48
CD player (See audio system) ....4-35,4-41
Check tire pressure .............2-29