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Displaying user guide
You can confirm how to use voice com-
mands by accessing a simplified User
Guide, which contains basic instructions
and tutorials for several voice commands.
1. Push the INFO button on the instru-ment panel.
2. Select the “Others” key using the multifunction controller and push the
ENTER button.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using the multi-function controller
and push the ENTER button.
4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the multi-function controller and push the ENTER button.
5. Highlight an item using the multi- function controller and push the
ENTER button.
Available items:
. Getting Started
Describe the basics of how to operate
the NISSAN Voice Recognition system.
. Let’s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by follow-
ing the instructions of the system
voice.
. Using the Address Book
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
. Finding a Street Address (if so
equipped)
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
. Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by
voice command operation.
. Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to cor-
rectly speak commands in order for
them to be properly recognized by the
system.
. Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available voice recogni-
tion settings. .
Adapting the System to Your Voice
Tutorial adapting the system to your
voice.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is
initialized, which may take up to one
minute. When completed, the system is
ready to accept voice commands. If the
TALK
switch is pushed before the
initialization completes the display will
show the message: “System not ready.”
or a beep sounds.
Before starting
To get the best performance from NISSAN
Voice Recognition, observe the following.
. 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.
. When the air conditioner is in the
AUTO mode, the fan speed decreases
automatically for easy recognition.
. Wait until a tone sounds before speak-
ing a command.
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.Speak in a natural voice without
pausing between words.
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Giving voice command
1. Push and release the TALKswitch
located on the steering wheel.
2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces,
“Please say a command”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from
to,
speak a command.
Operating tips:
. Voice commands cannot be accepted
when the icon is
.
. The list displayed can be scrolled by
tilting the menu control switch on the
steering wheel. .
If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
. Push the BACK button once to return
to the previous screen.
. If you want to cancel the command,
push and hold the TALK
switch for
1 second. The message “Voice can-
celed” will be announced.
Voice Prompt Interrupt:
To skip the voice guidance function and
give the command immediately, push the
TALK
switch to interrupt the system.
Remember to speak after the tone.
How to speak numbers:
NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a
certain way to speak numbers when
giving voice commands. Refer to the
following examples.
General rule
Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be
used. (For example, if you would like to
say 500, “five zero zero” can be used, but
“five hundred” cannot.
Phone numbers
Speak phone numbers according to the
following examples:
. 1-800-662-6200
— “Dial one eight zero zero six six twosix two zero zero.”
Note 1: For the best voice recognition
phone dialing results, say phone numbers
as single digits.
Note 2: You cannot say 555-6000 as “five
five five six thousands”.
Note 3: When speaking a house number,
speak the number “0” as “zero”. If the
letter “o (oh)” is included in the house
number, it will not be recognized as the
number “0 (zero)” even if you speak “oh”
instead of “zero”. Please speak “zero” for
the number “0 (zero)”, “oh” for the letter “o
(oh)”.
Send digits using dial tone:
. Push the TALKswitch during a
phone call.
. The menu will be launched and you
will be provided with the following
guidance: "Please say the digits to
dial".
. After guidance, say the digits of the
number you want to send. After this,
the digits that have been recognized
will be read out.
. If you push the ENTER button on the
steering wheel or on the multi-func-
tion controller, the selected digits will
be sent.
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Speaker adaptation function (for
Alternate Command Mode)
The voice recognition system has a func-
tion to learn the user’s voice for better
voice recognition performance. The sys-
tem can memorize the voices of up to
three persons.
Having the system learn the user’s
voice:
1. Push the SETTING button on the
instrument panel and select the
“Others” key.
2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 3. Select the “Speaker Adaptation” key.
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4. Select the user whose voice is mem-orized by the system.
5. Select the “Start Speaker Adaptation Learning” key.
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6. Select a category to be learned by the
system from the following list.
.Phone Commands.Navigation Commands.Information Commands.Audio Commands.Help Commands
The voice commands in the cate-
gory are displayed.
7. Select a voice command and then push the ENTER button.
The voice recognition system starts.
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8. The system requests that you repeat a
command after a tone.
9. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from
to,
speak the command that the system
requested.
10. When the system has recognized the voice command, the voice of the user
is learned.
Push the
switch or BACK button to
return to the previous screen.
If the system has learned the command
correctly, the voice command status on
the right side of the command turns from
“None” to “Stored”.
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Speaker Adaptation function settings:
Edit User Name
Edit the user name using the keypad
displayed on the screen.
Delete Voice Data
Resets the user’s voice that the voice
recognition system has learned.
Continuous Learning
When this item is turned to ON, you can
have the system learn the voice com-
mands in succession, without selecting
commands one by one.
Minimize voice feedback (for Alter-
nate Command Mode)
To minimize the voice feedback from the
system, perform the following steps.
1. Push the SETTING button on theinstrument panel.
2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.
4. Select the “Minimize Voice Feedback” key.
5. The setting is turned to ON and the voice guidance will now be reduced
when using the Voice Recognition
system.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions
given in this guide for the appropriate error.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved.
Symptom/error messageSolution
The system fails to interpret the command
correctly. 1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “Command List” (P.4-111).
2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise
level.
3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.
4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with
these in place.
The system consistently selects the wrong
voicetag in the phonebook. 1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “Bluetooth® hands-
free phone system (models with navigation system)” (P.4-82).)
2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.
The system cannot be operated. 1. Make sure that the soft top (for Roadster models) is usable. If the soft top is not working, it is
recommended to contact a NISSAN dealer.
2. Close the soft top (for Roadster models).
3. Open and close the soft top (for Roadster models) before operating the system.
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ................................ 5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................................................... 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................... 5-6
Off-road recovery .................................................................. 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ........................ 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ................................................ 5-8 Operating range for engine start function ....... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ................ 5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions ................. 5-9
Emergency engine shut off ........................................ 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge ........................... 5-10
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-11
Starting the engine .................................................................. 5-11
Driving the vehicle .................................................................... 5-12 Automatic transmission ................................................ 5-12
Manual Transmission ....................................................... 5-17
Parking brake ........................................................................\
....... 5-21
Cruise control ........................................................................\
....... 5-22 Precautions on cruise control .................................. 5-22
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-23
Break-in schedule ..................................................................... 5-24
Fuel efficient driving tips ..................................................... 5-24 Increasing fuel economy .................................................... 5-25
Parking/parking on hills ...................................................... 5-26
Power steering ........................................................................\
.... 5-27
Brake system ........................................................................\
....... 5-27
Braking precautions ....................................................... 5-27
Parking brake break-in ................................................ 5-28
Brake assist ........................................................................\
........... 5-28 Brake assist ........................................................................\
... 5-28
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .................. 5-30
Performance dampers (NISMO models) ................. 5-32
Cold weather driving ............................................................. 5-33 Freeing a frozen door lock ....................................... 5-33
Antifreeze ........................................................................\
........ 5-33
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 5-33
Draining of coolant water ......................................... 5-33
Tire equipment ................................................................... 5-33
Special winter equipment ......................................... 5-33
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-33
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............... 5-34
Active noise cancellation/Active sound
enhancement (if so equipped) ....................................... 5-35 Active noise cancellation ........................................... 5-35
Active sound enhancement ..................................... 5-35
5-34Starting and driving
tion.
. Allow more stopping distance
under these conditions. Braking
should be started sooner than on
dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare
ice). These may appear on an
otherwise clear road in shaded
areas. If a patch of ice is seen
ahead, brake before reaching it.
Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
. Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous ex-
haust gases under your vehicle.
Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehi-
cle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist
with cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 20°F
(−7°C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the en-
gine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures,
to properly warm the engine coolant.
Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it
away from moving parts.
WARNING
. Do not use your engine block
heater with an ungrounded elec-
trical system or a 2-pronged
adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connec-
tion. .
Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
starting the engine. Damage to
the cord could result in an elec-
trical shock and can cause ser-
ious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-
pronged extension cord rated
for at least 10A. Plug the exten-
sion cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure
to use the proper extension cord
or a grounded outlet can result in
a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.