2018 NISSAN QASHQAI information

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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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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played. The track plays at an increased
speed while rewinding or fast forwarding.
When the button is released, the track
returns to normal play speed.
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Scrolling menus:
While navigating long lists of artists,
albums or songs in the music menu, it is
possible to scroll the list by the first
character in the name. To activate char-
acter indexing, touch the “A-Z” key in the
upper right corner of the screen. Turn the
ENTER AUDIO/TUNE·SCROLL dial to
choose the number or letter to jump to
in the list and then push the ENTER
AUDIO/TUNE·SCROLL dial.
If no character is selected after a few
seconds, the display returns to normal.
Bluetooth® streaming audio
If you have a compatible Bluetooth®
audio device that is capable of playing
audio files, the device can be connected
to the vehicle’s audio system so that the
audio files on the device play through the
vehicle’s speakers.
Regulatory information:
Bluetooth® trademark:
Bluetooth® is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to Robert
Bosch GmbH.

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORT
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate 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.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing a USB device tilted or upside-
down into the port may damage
the port. Make sure that the USB
device is connected correctly to
the USB connection port.
. Do not grab the USB connection
port cover (if so equipped) when
pulling a USB device out of the
port. This could damage the port
and the cover.
. Do not leave a USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.
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The USB connection port is located on
the lower part of the instrument panel.
Insert USB memory or iPod® connector
into this port.

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AUX (Auxiliary) INPUT JACK
The AUX input jack is located on the lower
part of the instrument panel. The AUX
input jack accepts any standard analog
audio input such as from a portable
cassette tape/CD player, MP3 player or
laptop computer.
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1. Menu control buttons/OK button
2. Volume control buttons
3. Tuning buttons
4. Back button
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using
the controls on the steering wheel.
Menu control buttons/OK button
Push the/buttons to switch the
vehicle information display to audio
mode. Push the OK button until the
preferred available audio source is se-
lected.
Volume control buttons
Push the + or − button to increase or
decrease the volume.
Tuning buttons (models
without navigation system)
Availability of functions may vary depend-
ing on the media and device.
AM and FM radio:
. Push the
/button for less than
1.5 seconds to select the next or the
previous preset station.
. Push the
/button for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down
to the next station.
SXM operation (if so equipped):
. Push the
/button for less than
1.5 seconds to select the next or the
previous preset channel.
. Push the
/button for more
than 1.5 seconds to select the next or
the previous available channel.
iPod®:
. Push the
/button for less than
1.5 seconds to select the next or the
previous track.
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This vehicle is equipped with smartphone
Integration technology. This allows many
compatible smartphone applications to
be displayed and easily controlled
through the vehicle’s touch screen.
NOTE:
A compatible smartphone and registra-
tion is required to use mobile applica-
tions or to access connected features of
certain vehicle applications.
REGISTERING WITH NISSANCON-
NECTSMMOBILE APPS
To use the smartphone Integration fea-
ture, it is necessary for the user to
register. In order to register, visit the
NissanConnect
SMwebsite and sign up or
create an account through the prompts
on the NissanConnect
SMMobile Apps.
Once registered, download the Nissan-
Connect
SMMobile Apps from your com-
patible phone’s application download
source and then log into the application.
If you already have an account created
through the App, please log in.
NissanConnect
SMwebsite:
For U.S.
www.nissanusa.com/connect/
For Canada
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect (English)
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr (French)
CONNECT PHONE
To use this feature, a compatible smart-
phone must be connected via Bluetooth®
or USB connection port to the vehicle. For
more information on connecting your
phone, see “Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System (models with navigation
system)” (P.4-93).
NOTE:
.
For iPhone®, NissanConnect
SMMo-
bile Apps REQUIRES the phone to be
plugged in via USB connection port.
. For Android phones, NissanCon-
nect
SMMobile Apps REQUIRES the
phone to be paired via Bluetooth®.
APPLICATION DOWNLOAD
Once connected, the NissanConnectSM
Mobile Apps will search your phone to
determine which compatible applications
are currently installed. The user will then
choose which apps they want to bring
into their vehicle from the list of apps
within the “Manage My Apps” section of
the NissanConnect
SMMobile Apps on
their smartphone. The vehicle will then
download the in-vehicle interface for
each of these compatible applications.
Once downloaded, the user can access
their selected smartphone applications
through the vehicle touch screen. For more information on application avail-
ability see NissanConnect
SMwebsite.
NissanConnectSMwebsite:
For U.S.
www.nissanusa.com/connect/
For Canada
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect (English)
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr
(French)
NISSANCONNECTSMMOBILE APPS
SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION (if so
equipped)

NissanConnectSMServices is a suite of
telematics tools that provide emergency
preparedness, remote access, customiz-
able alerts and convenience services. This
feature is an option on navigation system
equipped vehicles. For additional infor-
mation, refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.GENERAL INFORMATION
Apple Siri® Eyes Free personal assistant
can be accessed from the vehicle. Siri®
Eyes Free can be accessed in Siri® Eyes
Free mode to reduce user distraction. In
this mode, Siri® Eyes Free is available for
interaction by voice control. After con-
necting a compatible Apple device by
using Bluetooth®, Siri® Eyes Free can be
activated using the
button on the
steering wheel.
Siri® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
INFO:
. Some Siri® Eyes Free functions, such
as opening apps, may not be available
during driving.
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible. Close the windows
to eliminate the surrounding noises
(traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.),
which may prevent the system from
recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.
. For functions that can be used in Siri®
Eyes Free, please refer to the Apple
website.
REQUIREMENTS
Siri® is available on the iPhone® 4S or
later. Devices released before iPhone® 4S
are not supported by the Siri® Eyes Free
system.
Visit www.apple.com/ios/siri for details
about device compatibility.
Siri® must be enabled on the phone.
Please check phone settings.
If the device has a lock screen, Siri® must
be accessible from the lock screen. Please
check phone settings.
For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
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NISSANCONNECTSMSERVICES (if
so equipped) SIRI® EYES FREE

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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-
ence and