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CD/CF (if so equipped) with MP3/WMA:

● Push the

side of the switch to select the next track or the beginning of the current track.

or

● Push and hold the

or the switch to change folders.

side of

iPod姞 (if so equipped):

● Push the

or

side of the switch

to select the next or previous track.

Music Box hard-disk drive audio system (if so equipped):

● Push the

side of the switch to select the next or the beginning of the current track.

or

● Push and hold the

or

side of

the switch to change the playlist.

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window.

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts.

CAUTION

WARNING

● Do not place metalized film near the rear window glass or attach any metal parts to it. This may cause poor recep- tion or noise.

● When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna. Lightly wipe along the antenna with a dampened soft cloth.

● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele- phones while driving.

● If you must make a call while your ve- hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu- lar phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recommended. Ex- ercise 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

● Keep the antenna as far away as pos- control

sible from the electronic modules.

● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con- trol system harnesses. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness.

● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. ● Connect the ground wire from the CB

radio chassis to the body.

● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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BLUETOOTH姞 HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped) 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 NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth姞 wireless technology, you can

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make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.

Once your cellular phone is paired to the in- vehicle phone module, no other phone connect- ing procedure is required. Your phone is auto- matically connected with the in-vehicle phone

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module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. Before using the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System, refer to the following notes. ● Set up the wireless connection between a compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module before using the hands-free phone system.

● Some Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phones may not be recognized by the in-vehicle phone visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for a recom- mended phone list and pairing.

module.

Please

● You will not be able to use a hands-free

phone under the following conditions: – Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-

vice area.

– Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal; such as in a tunnel, in an underground parking garage, near a tall building or in a moun- tainous 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 dur- ing 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姞 wireless connection, the bat- tery power of the cellular phone may dis- charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge cellular phones.

● If the hands-free phone system seems to be malfunctioning, see “Troubleshooting guide” later in this section. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for trouble- shooting help.

● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate 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. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions.

– Operation is subject to the following two con-

ditions:

1. This device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause un- desired operation of the device.

IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- the Canadian Interference-

quirements of Causing Equipment Regulations.

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BLUETOOTH威 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon.

USING THE SYSTEM The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the Bluetooth姞 Phone System. If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may not be available so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few seconds. If the button is pressed before the initialization completes, the system will announce “Hands-free phone system not ready” and will not react to voice commands.

Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSAN Voice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly. ● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a command. Otherwise, the command will not be received properly.

● Start speaking a command within 5 seconds

after the tone sounds.

● Speak in a natural voice without pausing

between words.

Giving voice commands To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press and release the button located on the steering wheel. After the tone sounds, speak a command. The command given is picked up by the micro- phone, and voice feedback is given when the command is accepted. ● If you need to hear the available commands for the current menu again, say “Help” and the system will repeat them.

● If a command is not recognized, the system announces, recognized. Please try again.” Repeat the command in a clear voice.

“Command not

● If you want to go back to the previous com- mand, you can say “Go back” or “Correc- tion” any time the system is waiting for a response.

● You can cancel a command when the sys- tem is waiting for a response by saying, “Cancel” or “Quit”. The system announces “Cancel” and ends the VR session. You can also press the button on the steering wheel at any time. Whenever the VR session is cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate you have exited the system.

● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice feedback, press the volume control switches (+ or -) on the steering wheel while being provided with feedback. You can also use the radio volume control knob.

● In most cases you can interrupt the voice feedback to speak the next command by button on the steering pressing the wheel.

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See “List of voice commands” and “Interna- tional” later in this section for more informa- tion. Example: 1-555-1212 *123
– “One five five five one two one two star

one two three”

NOTE: For best results, say phone numbers as single digits. The voice command “Help” is available at any time. Please use the “Help” command to get information on how to use the system.

● To speed the operation you can say multiple

commands. For example, press the button then say “Phonebook, New entry” rather than “Phonebook.” Wait for the voice feedback prompt then say “New entry”.

How to say numbers

NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following rules and examples. ● Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”.

Example: 1-800-662-6200

– “One eight oh oh six six two six two oh

oh”, or

– “One eight zero zero six six two six two oh

oh”

● Words can be used for the first 4 digits

places only.

Example: 1-800-662-6200

– “One eight hundred six six two six two oh

oh”,

– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty

two hundred, and

– NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two

hundred.

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired.

Example: 1-800-662-6200

– “One eight zero zero”

The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more.

– “six six two”

The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more.

– “six two zero zero”

● Say “pound” for “#”. Say “star” for “*” (avail- able when using the “Call International” command and the “Send” command during a call).

● Say “plus” for “+” (available only when using

the “Call International” command).

● Say “pause” for a 2 second pause (available

only when storing a phone book number).

● You can say “star” for “*” and “pound” for “#” at any time in any position of the phone number (available only when using “Call In- ternational” command).

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4. The system announces the current language and gives you the option to change the lan- guage to Spanish (in Spanish) or French (in French). Use the following chart to select the language.

NOTE:

You must press the the change the language.

button or button within 5 seconds to

Current language

English Spanish French

Press

(PHONE/SEND)

Press (PHONE/END)

to select Spanish English English

to select French French Spanish

5.

If you decide not to change the language, do not press either button. After 5 seconds, the VR session will end, and the language will not be changed.

PHONE/END Press the session or end a call.

button to cancel a VR

GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” later in this section. Choosing a language You can interact with the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System using English, Spanish or French. To change the language, perform the following.

1. Press and hold the

than 5 seconds.

button for more

2. The

system announces:

the “Press PHONE/SEND ( the ) button for hands-free phone system to enter the speaker adaptation mode or press the PHONE/END ( ) button to select a dif- ferent language.”

3. Press the

button.

For information on speaker adaptation, see “Speaker adaptation (SA) mode” later in this section.

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CONTROL BUTTONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth姞 Hands- Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel.

PHONE/SEND Press the session or answer an incoming call.

button to initiate a VR

button to You can also use the skip through system feedback and to enter commands during a call. See “List of voice commands” and “During a call” later in this section for more information.

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Pairing procedure

NOTE:

The pairing procedure must be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled.

Main Menu “Setup” 䊊A

“Pair phone” 䊊B

“New phone” 䊊C

Initiate from handset 䊊D

Name phone 䊊E

Assign priority 䊊F

Choose ringtone 䊊G

1. Press the

button on the steering wheel. The system announces the available commands.

2. Say: “Setup” 䊊A . The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands.

3. Say: “Pair phone” 䊊B . The system acknowl- edges the command and announces the next set of available commands.

4. Say: “New phone” 䊊C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset 䊊D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on pairing NISSAN recommended cel- lular phones. When prompted for a Passkey code, enter “1234” from the handset. The Passkey code “1234” has been assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.

5. The system asks you to say a name for the

phone 䊊E . If the name is too long or too short, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again. Also, if more than one phone is paired and the name sounds too much like a name already used, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again.

refer to “Setup” later in this section for more information on changing priorities.

7. The system will ask if you would like to select a custom ring tone 䊊G . Follow the instruc- tions provided by the system or refer to “Setup” later in this section for more infor- mation on selecting ringtones.

Making a call by entering a phone number

Main Menu

“Call” 䊊A

Number (speak digits) 䊊B

“Dial” 䊊C

1. Press the

button on the steering

wheel. A tone will sound.

2. Say: “Call” 䊊A . The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands.

Say: “Call International” to dial more than 10
digits or any special characters.

6. The system asks you to assign a priority level 䊊F . The priority level determines which phone is active when more than one paired Bluetooth姞 phone is in the vehicle. Follow the instructions provided by the system or

3. Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single digit format 䊊B . If the system has trouble recognizing the correct phone number, try entering the number in the following groups: 3-digit area code, Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-93

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3-digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex- ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “five five five” as the 1st group, then “one two one” as the 2nd group, and “three three five four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, say “In- ternational”. See “How to say numbers” ear- lier in this section, for more information.

4. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and an- nounces the available commands.

5. Say: “Dial” 䊊C . The system acknowledges

the command and makes the call.

For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. Receiving a call When you hear the ring tone, press the button on the steering wheel.

Once the call has ended, press the on the steering wheel.

button

NOTE: If you do not wish to take the call when you button hear the ring tone, press the on the steering wheel.

For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS

Main Menu

“Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup”

When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these commands and the com- mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the tone before speaking.

You can say “Help” to hear the list of commands currently available any time the system is waiting for a response.

If you want to end an action without completing it, you can say “Cancel” or “Quit” at any time the system is waiting for a response. The system will end the VR session. Whenever the VR session is cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate you have exited the system.

If you want to go back to the previous command, you can say “Go back” or “Correction” any time the system is waiting for a response.

When you get used to the menus in the system, you can talk ahead by saying more than one command at a time. For example, say, “Call five five five one two one two” or “Memo pad record.”

Also, when you get used to the system re- sponses, you can skip ahead to the tone by button on the steering wheel. pressing the However, if you press the button when the system is waiting for a response from you it will end the VR session. “Call”

Main Menu

“Call” or “Call International”

Name (speak name) 䊊A Number (speak digits) 䊊B “Redial” 䊊C “Call Back” 䊊D

Name (speak name) 䊊A If you have stored entries in the Phone Book, you can dial a number associated with a name and location.

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See “Phone book” later in this section to learn how to store entries.

When prompted by the system, say the name of the phone book entry you wish to call. The system acknowledges the name.

If there are multiple locations associated with the name, the system asks you to choose the loca- tion.

Once you have confirmed the name and location, the system begins the call. Number (speak digits) 䊊B When prompted by the system, say the number you wish to call. Refer to “How to say numbers” and “Making a call by entering a phone number” earlier in this section for more details. “Redial” 䊊C Use the Redial command to call the last number that was dialed within the vehicle.

NOTE:

The system will not redial the last number dialed by the handset keypad.

The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing.

If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” 䊊D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a call back number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to call back” and ends the VR session. International For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, please say “international”. When the system acknowledges the command, the system will prompt you to speak the number. During a call During a call there are several command options available. Press the button on the steering wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com- mands. ● “Help” — The system announces the avail-

able commands.

● “Go back/Correction” — The system an- nounces “Go back,” ends the VR session and returns to the call.

● “Cancel/Quit” — The system announces “Cancel,” ends the VR session and returns to the call.

● “Send/Enter/Call/Dial” — Use the Send command to enter numbers, “*” or “#” during a call. For example, if you were directed to dial an extension by an automated system:

Say: “Send one two three four.”

The system acknowledges the command and sends the tones associated with the numbers. The system then ends the VR ses- sion and returns to the call. Say “star” for “*”, Say “pound” for “#”.

● “Transfer call” — Use the Transfer Call com- mand to transfer the call from the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System to the cellular phone when privacy is desired. The system announces, “Transfer call. Call transferred to privacy mode.” The system then ends the VR session. You can also issue the Transfer Call com- mand again to return to a hands-free call through the vehicle.

● “Mute” — Use the Mute command to mute your voice so the other party cannot hear it. Use the mute command again to unmute your voice.

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NOTE:

If a call is ended or the cellular phone network connection is lost while the Mute feature is on, the Mute feature will be reset to “off” for the next call so the other party can hear your voice. “Phone book”

NOTE:

Phone book commands are not available when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Phone Book”

“New Entry” 䊊A “Edit” 䊊B “Delete” 䊊C “List Names” 䊊D

The Phone Book stores up to 40 names for each phone paired with the system. Each name can have up to 4 locations/phone numbers associ- ated with it.

NOTE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B. “New entry” 䊊A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry. For example, say: “Mary.”

If the name is too long or too short, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again. Also, if the name sounds too much like a name already stored, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again. Once the system accepts the name and you confirm it is correct, the system asks for a location (Home, Office, Mobile or Other). For example, say: “Home.”

The system acknowledges the location. The system will ask you to say a phone number or to transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory.

Enter a phone number by voice command:

For example, say: “five five five one two one two.” See “How to say numbers” earlier in this section for more information.

To transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory:

Say “Transfer entry.” The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth姞 communication link. The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s can Manual visit also www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones.

for details. You

The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished entering numbers or transferring an entry, choose “Store.”

The system confirms the name, location and number. The system then asks if you would like to store another location for the same name. If you do not wish to store another location, the system ends the VR session.

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“Edit” 䊊B Use the Edit command to alter an existing phone book entry or to add a 2nd, 3rd or 4th phone number to an existing entry.

When prompted by the system, say the name of the entry you wish to edit.

The system acknowledges the name and asks you for the location you would like to edit.

Say the name of the location.

The system acknowledges the location.

The system will ask you to say a phone number or to transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory.

Enter a phone number by voice command:

For example, say: “five five five one two one two. ” See “How to say numbers” earlier in this section for more information.

To transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone’s memory:

Say “Transfer entry.” The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth姞 communication link.

The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual can visit also www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones.

for details. You

The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished entering numbers, choose “Store.”

location and The system confirms the name, number, then announces that the entry has been stored. The system then ends the VR session. “Delete” 䊊C Use the Delete command to erase one entry from the phone book, all entries from the phone book, the current redial number or the current call back number.

To delete entries from the phone book, say a name or “All entries” when prompted by the sys- tem.

The system acknowledges the command and asks you to confirm the deletion.

To delete the current redial number or call back number, say “redial number” or “call back num- ber” when prompted by the system.

If a redial number or a call back number exists, the system deletes them without asking for confirma- tion.

If there is no number for the entry you are trying to delete, the system says so and ends the VR session. “List names” 䊊D Use the List Names command to hear all the names and locations in the phone book.

The system recites the phone book entries but does not include the actual phone numbers. When the playback of the list is complete, the system goes back to the main menu.

You can stop the playback of the list at any time button on the steering by pressing the wheel. The system ends the VR session. “Memo pad”

Main Menu

“Memo Pad”

“Record” 䊊A “Play” 䊊B “Delete” 䊊C

The Memo Pad records a maximum of 6 voice memos, each up to 20 seconds long.

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“Record” 䊊A The system announces “Recording” and a tone sounds, signaling you to begin.

Speak the information you wish to record clearly. When you are done, press the button on the steering wheel.

or

A tone sounds and the system announces “Memo recorded.” Another tone sounds to end the VR session.

If the memo pad is full, the system asks if you wish to record over the oldest memo. “Play” 䊊B The system plays back all the memos in the order of newest to oldest. The system ends the VR session.

If there are no memos recorded, the system an- nounces “No messages to play.” The system ends the VR session. “Delete” 䊊C The Delete command erases all memos. The system asks you to confirm this action before deleting all memos.

“Setup”

Main Menu

“Setup”

“Pair Phone” 䊊A “List Phone” 䊊B “Select Phone” 䊊C “Change Priority” 䊊D “Delete Phone” 䊊E “Select Ringtone” 䊊F “Bluetooth Off” 䊊G

Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” 䊊A Use the Pair Phone command to pair a compat- ible phone to the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System.

NOTE: The pairing procedure must be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled. Also, see “Pairing procedure” earlier in this section for additional information.

Up to 5 phones can be paired. If you try to pair a sixth phone, the system announces that you must first delete one phone or replace an existing phone.

If you try to pair a phone that has already been paired to your vehicle’s system, the system an- nounces the name the phone is already using. The pairing procedure will then be cancelled.

When prompted by the system, choose from the following commands: ● “New phone” — Refer to “Pairing a phone”

earlier in this section.

● “Replace phone” — The system announces the names of the phones already paired and asks which you would like to replace.

Once you say the name of the phone you wish to replace, the pairing procedure will begin. Refer to “Pairing procedure” earlier in this section.

● “List phone” – See the description below. “List phone” 䊊B Use the List Phone command to hear the names of the phones currently paired. If no phones are paired, “No paired phones to list.” The system then ends the VR session.

the system announces,

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“Select phone” 䊊C Use the Select Phone command to select a phone of lesser priority when two or more phones paired with Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem are in the vehicle at the same time. The system asks you to name the phone and confirm the selection. Once the selection is confirmed, the selected phone remains active until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or you select a new phone. “Change priority” 䊊D Use the Change Priority command to change the priority level of the active phone. The priority level determines which phone is ac- tive when more than one paired Bluetooth姞 phone is in the vehicle. The system states the priority level of the active phone and asks for a new priority level (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). If the new priority level is already being used for another phone, the two phones will swap priority levels.

For example, if the current priority levels are:

Priority Level 1 = Phone A Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone C

and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then:

Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A

“Delete phone” 䊊E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the names of the phones already paired with the system and their priority level. The system then gives you the option to delete a specific phone, all phones or listen to the list again. Once you choose to delete a phone or all phones, the system asks you to confirm this action.

NOTE: When you delete a phone, the associated phone book for that phone will also be deleted.

“Select ringtone” 䊊F Use the Select Ringtone command to select the tone heard in the vehicle when an incoming call is received. The system announces the name of the active phone and asks you to choose from the following commands: ● “Ringtone” — The system plays a ringtone and asks if you would like to select that tone. If you say “No”, the system plays the next ringtone available and continues to cycle through the ringtones until you select one or quit.

● “Silent” — The system asks you to confirm

your wish to disable the ringtone.

“Bluetooth off” 䊊G Use the Bluetooth Off command to turn off the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System. When the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls using NISSAN Voice Recognition. Also, you will not have access to the Phone Book. You can still use the Memo Pad and access Setup.

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SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODE Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of- dialect users to train the system to improve rec- ognition accuracy. By repeating a number of commands, the users can create a voice model of their own voice that is stored in the system. The system is capable of storing a different speaker adaptation model for memory A and memory B.

If memory A is available, the system will use memory A to store the model. If memory A is in use and memory B is available, the system will use memory B to store the model. If both of the memory locations are in use, the system will ask the user to select which memory location should be overwritten. Training procedure The procedure for training a voice is as follows. 1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet

outdoor location.

2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine run- ning, the parking brake on, and the transmis- sion in P (Park).

3. Press and hold the

than 5 seconds.

button for more

4. The

system announces:

PHONE/SEND (

“Press ) button for

the hands-free phone system to enter speaker adaptation mode or press the PHONE/END ( ) button to select a dif- ferent language.”

5. Press the

button.

For information on selecting a different lan- guage, see “Choosing a language” earlier in this section.

6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory locations are already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro- vided by the system.

7. When preparation is complete and you are

ready to begin, press the

button.

8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the

instructions provided by the system.

9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases have been recorded.

10. The system will ask you to say your name. Follow the instructions to register your name.

the the

11. The system will announce that speaker ad- aptation has been completed and the sys- tem is ready.

The SA mode will stop if:

● The

button is pressed for more than 5

seconds in SA mode.

● The vehicle begins moving during SA mode. ● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF or

LOCK position. Training phrases During the SA mode, the system instructs the trainer to say the following phrases. (The system will prompt you for each phrase.) ● phone book new entry ● dial three oh four two nine ● delete call back number ● setup pair phone ● memo pad play ● eight pause nine three two pause seven ● delete all entries ● call seven two four zero nine ● phone book delete entry ● memo pad record ● dial star two one seven oh ● Yes

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● setup main menu ● Delete ● dial nine seven two six six ● memo pad delete ● call seven six three oh one ● go back ● call five six two eight zero ● dial six six four three seven

● No ● select ring tone ● dial eight five six nine two ● Bluetooth on ● setup change priority ● call three one nine oh two ● nine seven pause pause three oh eight ● Cancel ● call back number ● call star two zero nine five ● delete phone ● dial eight three zero five one ● Home ● four three pause two nine pause zero ● delete redial number ● phone book list names ● call eight oh five four one ● Correction ● setup change ring tone ● dial seven four oh one eight

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom

System fails to interpret the command correctly.

The system consistently selects the wrong entry from the phone book.

Solution 1. Ensure that the command is valid. See “List of voice commands” earlier in this section. 2. Ensure that the command is spoken after the tone. 3. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level in the vehicle. 4. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, windows open or defroster on). NOTE: If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that the voice commands will not be recognized. 5. If more than one command was said at a time, try saying the commands separately. 6. If the system consistently fails to recognize commands, the voice training procedure should be carried out to im- prove the recognition response for the speaker. See “Speaker adaptation (SA) mode” earlier in this section. 1. Ensure that the phone book entry name requested matches what was originally stored. This can be confirmed by using the “List Names” command. See “Phone book” earlier in this section. 2. Replace one of the names being confused with a new name.

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BLUETOOTH姞 HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)

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.

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make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.

Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth姞 wireless technology, you can

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module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time.

NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the phone commands, so dialing a phone number using your voice is possible. For more details, see “NISSAN Voice Recognition System (if so equipped)” later in this section. Before using the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System, refer to the following notes. ● Set up the wireless connection between a cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module before using the hands-free phone system.

● Some Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phones may not be recognized by the in-vehicle phone visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for a recom- mended phone list and pairing.

module.

Please

● You will not be able to use a hands-free

phone under the following conditions: – Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-

vice area.

● If the hands-free phone system seems to be malfunctioning, see “Troubleshooting guide” later in this section. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for trouble- shooting help.

● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise.

● Refer to the cellular phone owner’s manual regarding the telephone charges, cellular phone antenna and body, etc.

● The signal strength display on the monitor will not coincide with the signal strength display of some cellular phones.

● If reception between callers is unclear, ad- justing the incoming or outgoing call volume may improve the clarity. See “Call volume” later in this section.

– Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive cellular signal; such as in a tunnel, in an underground parking garage, near a tall building or in a moun- tainous 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 dur- ing a call.

● Immediately after

the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, it may be impos- sible to receive a call for a short period of time.

● 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姞 wireless connection, the bat- tery power of the cellular phone may dis- charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge cellular phones.

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BLUETOOTH威 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Xanavi Informatics Corporation.

VOICE COMMANDS You can use voice commands to operate various Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System features using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system. For more details, see “NISSAN Voice Recognition System (if so equipped)” later in this section.

REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information

– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions.

– Operation is subject to the following two con-

ditions:

1. This device may not cause interference and

2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause un- desired operation of the device.

IC Regulatory information

– Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- the Canadian Interference-

quirements of Causing Equipment Regulations.

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PAIRING PROCEDURE 1. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel or the switch on the steering wheel, and select the “Pair phone” key on the display using the NISSAN controller. Then press the ENTER button.

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NOTE: If a phone is already paired with the sys- tem, Step 1 will not work. To pair another phone, press the SETTING button, then se- lect the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select the “Bluetooth Setup” key and press the ENTER button. Select the “Pair Phone” key, and press the ENTER button then fol- low the instructions in Step 2.

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2. Select the “None (Add New)” key from the name list of the phones, and press the EN- TER button.

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3. When a PIN code appears on the screen, operate the Bluetooth姞 cellular phone to enter the PIN code. The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for the details. visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth. You can also call NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart- ment instructions on pairing recom- mended cellular phones. When the pairing is completed, the screen will return to the Bluetooth姞 setup display.

also

You

can

for

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PHONEBOOK Up to 40 phone numbers can be stored in the phonebook.

1. Press the SETTING button, then select the

“Phone” key and press the ENTER button.

2. Select the “Phonebook” key and press the

ENTER button.

3. Select one of the “None (Add New)” keys from the name list of the phonebook and press the ENTER button.

4. Select the “Transfer via Bluetooth” key in order to transfer a phonebook entry from

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your cellular phone to your phonebook in your car.

5. Operate the cellular phone to send a per- son’s name and phone number from the memory of the cellular phone. The memory sending procedure from the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone manufacturer. See the cellular phone own- er’s manual for more details.

6. After

the download is registered in the phonebook, the system will ask if you want to add a voicetag for it. The voicetag screen will be displayed.

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If you want to add a voicetag select the “Yes” key and press the ENTER button. For ex- ample, if the person’s name is David, speak “David” while the Store voicetag screen is on the display. The David voicetag is stored in the phonebook. Voicetag is a useful func- tion for easy dialing supported by the Voice Recognition system. For more information, see “NISSAN Voice Recognition System (if so equipped)” later in this section.

7. When the phonebook download is com- pleted, the screen will return to the name list of the phonebook.

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Copy from Downloaded Phonebook: Copy a phonebook from the Bluetooth姞 cellular phone. The availability of this function depends on each cellular phone. The copying procedure from the cellular phone also varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone own- er’s manual for more details. Copy from Outgoing Call Logs: Store the name and phone number from the outgoing call list. Copy from Incoming Call Logs: Store the name and phone number from the incoming call list. Transfer via Bluetooth: Transfer a contact from the Bluetooth姞 cellular phone. Availability of this function depends on each cellular phone. The transferring procedure from the cellular phone also varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone own- er’s manual for more details. Delete: Delete a contact that is registered in the phone- book.

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There are different methods to input a phone number. Select one of the following options for Step 4 above. Enter Data by Keypad: Input the name and phone number manually us- ing the keypad displayed on the screen. For in- formation on how to use the touch screen, see “How to use the touch screen” earlier in this section.

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MAKING A CALL To make a call, follow the procedure below.

1. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel or the switch on the steering wheel. The “Phone” screen will appear on the display.

2. Select the “Call (Phonebook)” key on the “Phone” menu, and press the ENTER button.

3. Select the registered person’s name from the list, and press the ENTER button. Dialing will start and the screen will change to the Call in Progress screen.

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4. After the call

is over, perform one of the

following to finish the call: a. Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress screen and press the ENTER button.

b. Press the

wheel.

switch on the steering

c. When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is currently displayed, press the PHONE button to display the Call in Progress screen first, then press the PHONE button again to hang up.

There are different methods to make a call. Select one of the following options instead of “Call (Phonebook)” in Step 2 above. ● Redial:

Dial the previously dialed number again.

● Call (Call Logs):

Select the name or phone number from the incoming or outgoing call logs.

● Call (Downloaded):

Select the name or phone number from the downloaded call list.

● Dial (Keypad):

Input the phone number manually using the keypad displayed on the screen. For infor- mation on how to use the touch screen, see “How to use the touch screen” earlier in this section.

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RECEIVING A CALL When you hear a phone ring, the display will change to phone mode. To receive a call, follow one of the procedures listed below. a. Touch the “Answer” key on the display. b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument

panel.

c. Press the phone wheel switches.

button on the steering

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There are some options available when receiving a call. Select one of the following displayed on the screen. Answer: Accept an incoming call to talk. On Hold: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. To finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below: a. Touch the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument

panel.

c. Press and hold the phone steering wheel switches.

button on the

Dial (Keypad): Brings up a keypad; enter digits when needed. For example, entering your PIN number for voice- mail.

NOTE:

switch on the Pushing the TALK steering wheel during a call allows num- bers and digits to be sent using Voice Rec- ognition. Cancel Mute: This will appear after the “Mute” key is touched. Mute will be cancelled. To adjust the person’s voice to be louder or quieter, press the volume control switch located on the steering wheel switches or turn the volume control knob on the instrument panel while talking on the phone. This adjustment is also available in the SETTING mode.

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DURING A CALL There are some options available during a call. Select one of the following displayed on the screen if necessary: Hang up: Finish the call. Use Handset: Transfer the call to the cellular phone. Mute: Mute your voice to the person.

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● When the Call

in Progress screen is dis- played press the PHONE button on the in- strument panel to hang up. If any other screen is currently displayed, press the PHONE button to display the Call in Progress screen first, then press the PHONE button again to hang up.

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ENDING A CALL To finish the call, perform one of the following procedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call

in Progress display and press the ENTER but- ton.

● Push the

wheel.

switch on the steering

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PHONE SETTING To set up the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System to your preferred settings, press the SET- TING button on the instrument panel and select the “Phone” key on the display, and then press the ENTER button. Phonebook: See “Phonebook” earlier in this section for add- ing, editing and deleting a contact. Downloaded Phonebook: See the following information for each item.

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● Delete an Entry of Downloaded Phone-

book: Delete a single entry from the downloaded phonebook. Touch the corresponding letter key, then touch on the name key you wish to delete. Touch the “Yes” key to delete the entry.

Automatic Hold: If this item is turned on, an incoming call will be placed on hold automatically after several rings. Use Vehicle Ringtone: If this item is turned on, a specific ringtone that is different from the cellular phone’s will sound when receiving a call. Delete Call Logs: Delete all the outgoing or incoming call logs from the list. Bluetooth Setup: See the following information for each item.

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● Download All:

Download all of the contacts registered in the Bluetooth姞 cellular phone. Availability of this function depends on each cellular phone. The memory downloading procedure from the cellular phone also varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular phone Owner’s Manual for more details.

● Delete Downloaded Phonebook:

Delete all of the downloaded phonebook entries.

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● Bluetooth:

If this item is turned off, the connection be- tween the cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module will be canceled.

● Bluetooth Info.:

Check information about the device name, vehicle name, device address, device PIN and connection status.

● Pair Phone:

See “Pairing Procedure” in this section.

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● Paired Phone List:

Up to 5 registered cellular phones are shown on the list. If you select a cellular phone that is different from the one currently being connected, the newly selected phone will be connected to the system.

● Edit Phone Name:

If you would like to change the way your phone’s name is displayed, select this key; a character input screen will be displayed.

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● Priority Change

If multiple phones are registered to the sys- tem, you can change the priority of the phones on the shown list. The system shows the priority level of each phone. Select phone to change priority. Then, select an- other phone to swap priority levels.

● Remove Paired Phone:

Delete a registered cellular phone from the paired list.

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CALL VOLUME Adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volume may improve clarity if reception between callers is unclear. ● Incoming call — adjusting this setting allows

you to hear a difference in volume.

● Outgoing call — adjusting this setting allows the person you are talking with to hear a difference in volume.

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To access the settings, press the SETTING but- ton, then highlight “Volume and Beeps” using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. You can also adjust the volume of an incoming voice during a call by pushing the volume control switch on the steering wheel or by turning the volume control knob on the instrument panel.

NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (if so equipped)

NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this ve- hicle, such as phone and vehicle information.

There are two voice recognition modes of opera- tion available. They are: ● Standard Mode ● Alternate Command Mode In Standard Mode (the factory default setting), commands that are available are always shown on the display and announced by the system. You can complete your desired operation by simply following the prompts given by the system. In this mode, hands-free operation of Audio Climate Control and Display is not available through NISSAN Voice Recognition.

For advanced operation, you can change to an Alternate Command Mode that enables the op- eration of the display, audio, and climate control through NISSAN Voice Recognition. When this mode is active, an expanded list of commands can be spoken after pushing the TALK switch on the steering wheel, and the voice com- mand menu prompts are turned off. In Alternate Command Mode the recognition success rate may be affected because the num- ber of available commands and the ways of speaking each command are increased. See

“NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate Com- mand Mode” later in this section.

To improve the recognition success rate when Alternate Command Mode is active, try using the Speaker Adaptation Function available in that mode. See “Speaker Adaptation Function” later in this section. Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate Command Mode be turned off and Standard Mode be used for the best recognition performance.

For the voice commands for the navigation sys- tem, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual of your vehicle.

For vehicles in the U.S., the factory default setting is the Standard Mode. See “Standard Mode” in this section. For vehicles in Canada, the factory default setting is the Alternate Command Mode. See “Alternate Command Mode” later in this sec- tion. NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION STANDARD MODE The Standard Mode enables control of naviga- tion, phone and vehicle information. With this setting active, commands that are available are always shown on the display and announced by the system.

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Displaying user guide If you use the NISSAN Voice Recognition system for the first time or you do not know how to operate it, you can display the User Guide for confirmation. You can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands.

4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button.

5. Highlight an item using the NISSAN control-

ler and press the ENTER button.

Available items: ● Getting Started

Describes the basics of how to operate the Voice Recognition system.

● Finding a Street Address

Tutorial for entering a destination by street address.

● Placing Calls

Tutorial for making a phone call by voice command operation.

● Help on Speaking

Displays useful tips of speaking for correct command recognition by the system.

● Voice Recognition Settings

Describes the available Voice Recognition settings.

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1. Press the INFO button on the instrument

panel.

2. Highlight

the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button.

3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button.

NOTE: You can skip steps 1 to 3 by pressing the

switch and saying “Help”.

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Getting started Before using the Voice Recognition system for the first time, you can confirm how to use com- mands by viewing the Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Highlight “Getting Started” and press the

ENTER button.

2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the

screen using the NISSAN controller.

Useful tips for correct operation You can display useful speaking tips to help the system recognize your voice commands cor- rectly. 1. Highlight “Help on Speaking” and press the

ENTER button.

2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the

screen using the NISSAN controller.

Voice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN Voice Rec- ognition system are described. 1. Highlight “Voice Recognition Settings” and

press the ENTER button.

2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the

screen using the NISSAN controller.

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USING THE SYSTEM Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few seconds. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. If the switch is pressed before the initializa- tion completes, voice commands will not be ac- cepted. Please wait until the NISSAN Voice Rec- ognition initialization is completed. BEFORE STARTING To get the best recognition performance from Voice Recognition, observe the following: ● The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noise and vi- bration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from correctly recognizing the voice commands.

● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a

command.

● Speak in a natural conversational voice with-

out pausing between words.

● If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan speed is automatically lowered so that your commands can be recognized more easily.

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GIVING VOICE COMMANDS 1. Press the

switch located on the

steering wheel.

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2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?”

3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the , speak

to

screen changes from a command.

4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone sounds until your desired operation is completed.

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Operating tips ● Say a command after the tone. Voice com- mands cannot be accepted when the icon is

● Commands that are available are always shown on the display and spoken through voice menu prompts. Commands other than those that are displayed are not accepted. Please follow the prompts given by the sys- tem.

● If the command is not recognized, the sys- tem repeats the announcement. Repeat the command in a clear voice.

● Press the

switch on the steering

wheel to return to the previous screen.

● If you want to cancel the command, press switch. The message,

and hold the “Voice cancelled” will be announced.

● If you want to adjust the volume of the sys- tem feedback, push the volume control switch on the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement.

Say, “six two zero zero”. Using this method of phone digit entry can improve recognition perfor- mance.

NOTE: