2018 NISSAN QASHQAI ignition

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1. CD button
2. SXM button*
3.
(CD eject) button
4. FM·AM button
5. AUX button
6. CD insert slot
7. APPS·i button 8. POWER/VOLUME dial
9. Touch screen
10.(Backward seek) button/(For-
ward seek) button
11. ENTER AUDIO/TUNE·SCROLL dial
12. BACK button
*No satellite radio reception is available
when the SXM button is pushed to access
satellite radio channels unless optional
satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and a SiriusXM Satellite Radio
service subscription is active. Satellite
radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii
and Guam.
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER (Type B) (if so
equipped)
For all operation precautions, see “Audio
operation precautions” (P.4-38).
Audio main operation
POWER/VOLUME dial:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and push the POWER/VOLUME
dial while the system is off to call up the
available audio source that was playing
immediately before the system was
turned off.
To turn the system off, push the POWER/
VOLUME dial.
Turn the POWER/VOLUME dial to adjust
the volume.
This vehicle may be equipped with Speed
Sensitive Volume. When this feature is
active, the audio volume changes as the
driving speed changes.
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Audio settings:
Adjust the audio settings according to the
following procedure.
1. Push the APPS·i button.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “Audio” key.Adjust the following items to the
desired setting.
.Bass:Adjusts the bass to the desired
level.
.Treble:Adjusts the treble to the desired
level.
.Balance:Adjusts the balance to the desired
level. Balance adjusts the sound
level between the left and right
speakers.
.Fade:
Adjusts the fade to the desired
level. Fade adjusts the sound level
between the front and rear speak-
ers.
.Speed Sensitive Vol.:Adjusts the speed sensitive volume
function, which increases the vo-
lume of the audio system as the
speed of the vehicle increases. Set
to “0” to disable the feature. The
higher the setting, the more the volume increases in relation to
vehicle speed.
.AUX Volume Level:
Controls the volume level of incom-
ing sound when an auxiliary device
is connected to the system. Avail-
able options are Low (quiet), Med-
ium, and High (loud).
Bass, treble, balance and fade can also be
adjusted by pushing the ENTER AUDIO/
TUNE·SCROLL dial.
SXM settings:
View the SXM settings according to the
following procedure.
1. Push the APPS·i button.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “SXM” key.
The signal strength, activation status and
other information are displayed on the
screen.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
Radio (FM·AM) band select:
Push the FM·AM button to change the
band as follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
If another audio source is playing when
the FM·AM button is pushed, the audio
source playing will automatically be
turned off and the last radio station
played will begin playing.
The FM stereo indicator (ST) is shown on
the screen during FM stereo reception.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
the radio automatically changes from
stereo to monaural reception.
Radio (SXM) band select:
Pushing the SXM button will change the
band as follows:
SXM1 ?SXM2 ?SXM3 ?SXM1 (satellite, if
so equipped)
When the SXM button is pushed while the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the last
channel played.
The last channel played will also come on
when the POWER/VOLUME dial is pushed.
If a CD is playing when the SXM button is
pushed, the CD will automatically be
turned off and the last radio channel

USB memory player operation
Connecting a device to the USB con-
nection port:
The USB connection port is located on
the lower part of the instrument panel.
Insert the USB memory into the port. (See
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
port” (P.4-74).)
When a compatible storage device is
plugged into the port, compatible audio
files on the storage device can be played
through the vehicle’s audio system.
Audio file operation:
AUX button:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and push the AUX button to
switch to the USB memory input mode.
If another audio source is playing and a
USB memory is inserted, pushing the AUX
button repeatedly will change the system
to the USB memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while
the USB memory was playing, push the
POWER/VOLUME dial to restart the USB
memory.
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Play information:
Information about the audio files being
played is shown on the screen of the
vehicle’s audio system. Touch “Browse” to
display the list of categories that can be
used to narrow the search. Touch the
name of a song on the screen to begin
playing that song.
Seek button:
Push the
button while an audio file on
the USB memory is playing to return to
the beginning of the current track. Push
the
button several times to skip
backward several tracks.
Push the
button while an audio file on the USB memory is playing to advance
one track. Push the
button several
times to skip forward several tracks. If the
last track in a folder on the USB memory
is skipped, the first track of the next folder
is played.
Random and repeat play mode:
While files on a USB memory 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
memory. To cancel Random mode,
touch the “Random” key again.
. Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a
repeat play pattern to the USB mem-
ory. To cancel Repeat mode, touch the
“Repeat” key again.
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iPod® player operation
Connecting iPod®:
To connect an iPod® to the vehicle so that
the iPod® can be controlled with the
audio system controls and touch screen,
use the USB connection port located on
the lower part of the instrument panel.
(See “USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion port” (P.4-74).) 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 con-
nection, its battery will be charged while
connected to the vehicle with the ignition
switch placed in the ACC or ON position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod®
may only be able to 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®.
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® 6th (6.1) generation (firm-
ware version 2.0.1 or later)
. iPod Classic® 6th (6.2) generation
(firmware version 2.0.4 or later)
. iPod Touch® 2nd generation (firmware
version 4.2.1 or later)*
. iPod Touch® 3rd generation (firmware
version 5.1.1 or later)
. iPod Touch® 4th generation (firmware
version 6.1.3 or later)
. iPod Touch® 5th generation (firmware
version 6.1.3 or later)
. iPod nano® - 2nd generation (firm-
ware 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 1.2 or later)
. iPod nano® - 7th generation (firmware
version 1.2 or later)
. iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.2.1 or
later)
. iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 5.1.1or
later)
. iPhone® 4 (firmware version 6.1.3 or
later) .
iPhone® 4S (firmware version 6.1.3 or
later)
. iPhone® 5 (firmware version 6.1.3 or
later)
* Some features of this iPod® may not be
fully functional.
Make sure that your iPod® firmware is
updated to the version indicated above.

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Audio main operation:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Push the AUX button repeatedly
to switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while
the iPod® was playing, pushing the
POWER/VOLUME dial will start the iPod®.
AUX button:
When the AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the iPod® connected, the
system will turn on. If another audio
source is playing and the iPod® is con-
nected, pushing the AUX button repeat-
edly will change the system to the iPod®
mode.
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Interface:
The interface for iPod® operation shown
on the vehicle’s audio system screen is
similar to the iPod® interface. Use the
touch screen, BACK button or the ENTER
AUDIO/TUNE·SCROLL dial to navigate the
menus on the screen.
When the iPod® is playing, touch the
“Menu” key to bring up the iPod® inter-
face.
Depending on the iPod® model, the fol-
lowing items may be available on the
menu list screen. For further information
about each item, see the iPod® owner’s
manual..
Playlists
. Artists
. Albums
. Songs
. Genres
. Composers
. Audiobooks
. Podcasts
. Update Music Library
Shuffle and repeat play mode:
While the iPod® is playing, the play pattern
can be altered so that songs are repeated
or played randomly.
. Shuffle:
Touch the “Shuffle” key to apply a
random play pattern to the iPod®. To
cancel the Shuffle mode, touch the
“Shuffle” key again.
. Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a
repeat play pattern to the iPod®. To
cancel Repeat mode, touch the “Re-
peat” key again.
Seek button:
Push the
orbutton to skip
backward or forward one track.
Push and hold the
orbutton for
1.5 seconds while a track is playing to
rewind or fast forward the track being
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vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to
the in-vehicle phone module, no other
phone connecting procedure is required.
Your phone is automatically connected
with the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position with the previously con-
nected cellular phone turned on and
carried in the vehicle.
NOTE:
Some devices require the user to accept
connections to other Bluetooth® de-
vices. If your phone does not connect
automatic ally to the system, consult
the phone’s owner’s manual for details
on device operation.
You can connect up to five different
Bluetooth® cellular phones to the in-
vehicle phone module. However, you can
talk on only one cellular phone at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following
notes.
.Set up the wireless connection be-
tween a compatible cellular phone
and the in-vehicle phone module be-
fore using the Hands-Free Phone
System. .
Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phones may not be recognized by
the in-vehicle phone module. Please
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a re-
commended phone list.
. You will not be able to use a hands-
free phone under the following condi-
tions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the cel-
lular service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal;
such as in a tunnel, in an under-
ground parking garage, near a tall
building or in a mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed.
. When the radio wave condition is not
ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it
may be difficult to hear the other
person’s voice during a call.
. Do not place the cellular phone in an
area surrounded by metal or far away
from the in-vehicle phone module to
prevent tone quality degradation and
wireless connection disruption.
. While a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
nection, the battery power of the
cellular phone may discharge quicker
than usual. The Bluetooth® Hands- Free Phone System cannot charge
cellular phones.
. If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System seems to be malfunctioning,
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for trou-
bleshooting help.
. Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a
different location may reduce or elim-
inate the noise.
. Refer to the cellular phone owner’s
manual regarding the telephone
charges, cellular phone antenna and
body, etc.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
.CAUTION: To maintain compliance
with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines,
use only the supplied antenna. Un-
authorized antenna, modification, or
attachments could damage the trans-
mitter and may violate FCC regula-
tions.
. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interfer-
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The manual control mode does not allow
dialing a phone number by digits. The
user may select an entry from the Phone-
book or Recent Calls lists. To reactivate
Voice Recognition, exit the manual con-
trol mode by pushing and holding the
button. At that time, pushing thebutton will start the Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System.
Choosing a language
You can interact with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System using several
languages that are available. For opera-
tions to change the language, see “Audio
main operation” (P.4-48) or “Audio main
operation” (P.4-56).
Changing voice feedback volume
If you want to adjust the volume of the
voice feedback, push the volume control
buttons on the steering wheel while
being provided with feedback. You can
also use the Power/VOL dial on the
control panel.
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position, voice recognition is
initialized, which takes a few seconds. If
the
button is pushed before the
initialization completes, the system will
announce “Hands-free phone system not
ready” and will not react to voice com-
mands.
Connecting procedure:
NOTE:
The connecting procedure must be
performed when the vehicle is station-
ary. If the vehicle starts moving during
the procedure, the procedure will be
cancelled.
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To connect a phone to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System;
1. Push the ENTER SETTING button
.
2. Use the ENTER SETTING button
to
select “Bluetooth” and then push the
ENTER SETTING button
.
3. Select “Add Phone” and then push the ENTER SETTING button
.
4. When a message with a PIN appears on the screen, operate the Bluetooth®
phone to enter the PIN.
The connecting procedure varies accord-
ing to each phone. See the phone’s own-
er’s manual for details.

standard options when sending a
text message. To set a custom
message, send a text message to
your own phone number while the
phone is connected to the system.
Three custom messages can be set.
Custom messages can only be set
while the vehicle is stationary.
.Auto Reply (if so equipped)Select to turn on or off the Auto
Reply function. When enabled, the
vehicle will automatically send a
predefined text message to the
sender when a text message is
received while driving.
.Auto Reply Message (if so equipped)
Select to choose the message that
is sent when the Auto Reply func-
tion is enabled. Choose from “I’m
Driving” or one of the three custom
messages stored in the system.
.Vehicle Signature On/Off (if soequipped)
Select to choose whether or not
the vehicle signature is added to
outgoing text messages from the
vehicle. This message cannot be
changed or customized.
WARNING
. Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle
battery, use a phone after starting
the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Blue-
tooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If you
have a compatible Bluetooth® enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wire-
less connection between your cellular
phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you
can make or receive a hands-free tele-
phone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to
the in-vehicle phone module, no other
phone connecting procedure is required.
Your phone is automatically connected
with the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position with the connected cellular
phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
You can register up to five different Blue-
tooth® cellular phones to the in-vehicle
phone module. However, you can talk on
only one cellular phone at a time.
NISSAN Voice Recognition system sup-
ports the phone commands, so dialing a
phone number using your voice is possi-
ble. For more details, see “NISSAN Voice
Recognition system (models with naviga-
tion system)” (P.4-100).
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following
notes.
.
Set up the wireless connection be-
tween a cellular phone and the in-
vehicle phone module before using
the Hands-Free Phone System.
. Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phones may not be recognized by
the in-vehicle phone module. Please
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
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Bluetooth® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)