wheel NISSAN MAXIMA 2009 Owner´s Manual

WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
3Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
●Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
●Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-
edly downward.
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SUN VISORS
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6. Move the shift selector to R (Reverse) .
7. Adjust the mirror to the desired viewing po-
sition for backing up by operating the out-
side mirror control switch.
8. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch 1 or 2 selected in
step 3.
●The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected mirror position is stored in the se-
lected memory (1 or 2) .
9. Place the outside mirror control switch to the
R (right) position. Repeat the above proce-
dure to adjust the right mirror position and
store in the selected memory.
●When the driver’s seat, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors are not in
the memorized position, the outside mirror
will move with the initial tilt-down angle.Confirming memory storage
●Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 seconds.
When the memory has stored the position,
the indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
●If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory storage function will
be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector to the P (Park) position,
then:
●Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or
●Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) .
The driver’s seat, steering column, and outside
mirrors will move to the memorized position with
the indicator light blinking, and then the light will
stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and automatic operation steering column will au-
tomatically move when the shift selector is in the
P (Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position when the driver’s door is
closed and the ignition switch is pushed.
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CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation
(if so equipped)...............................4-70
iPod* Player Operation (if so equipped).........4-73
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system
(if so equipped)...............................4-74
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning......4-83
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-84
Rear audio controls (if so equipped).............4-86
Antenna......................................4-87
Car phone or CB radio............................4-87
BluetoothHands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-88
Regulatory Information.........................4-89
Using the system..............................4-90
Control buttons...............................4-92
Getting started................................4-92
List of voice commands........................4-94
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode.................4-100
Troubleshooting guide........................4-102
BluetoothHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-103Regulatory Information........................4-105
Voice commands.............................4-105
Pairing procedure............................4-105
Phonebook..................................4-107
Making a call.................................4-108
Receiving a call..............................4-109
During a call.................................4-110
Ending a call.................................4-111
Phone setting................................4-111
Call volume..................................4-113
NISSAN Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped).................................4-114
NISSAN Voice Recognition Standard Mode.....4-114
Using the system.............................4-117
Before Starting...............................4-117
Giving voice commands.......................4-117
NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate
Command Mode.............................4-125
Using the system.............................4-132
Speaker Adaptation Function..................4-134
Troubleshooting guide........................4-137
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Auto Interior Illumination:Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity:Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left) .
Auto Headlights Off Delay:Select to change
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second
periods.Speed Sensing Wiper Interval:Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-
cally according to the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Unlock:When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within 1 minute.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock:Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Lift Steering Wheel on Exit:Select to turn on
or turn off the steering wheel moving upward for
easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the steering wheel
moves to the previous position.Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit:Select to turn
on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backwards
for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the driver’s seat
moves to the previous position.
Return All Settings to Default:Select to
change all the comfort and convenience systems
to their default settings.
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Comfort & Convenience settings
Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the
NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but-
ton. The comfort and convenience option screen
will be displayed.
You can set the following operating conditions by
selecting the desired item using the NISSAN
controller, then pressing the ENTER button. The
indicator light (box at the right of the selected
item) alternately turns on and off each time the
ENTER button is pressed.
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFFAuto Interior Illumination:Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity:Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left) .
Auto Headlights Off Delay:Select to change
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second
periods.Speed Sensing Wiper Interval:Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-
cally according to the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Unlock:When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within 1 minute.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock:Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Lift Steering Wheel on Exit:Select to turn on
or turn off the steering wheel moving upward for
easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the steering wheel
moves to the previous position.
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●Do not put anything on the rear view
camera. The rear view camera is in-
stalled above the license plate.
●When washing the vehicle with high-
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing wa-
ter condensation on the lens, a mal-
function, fire or an electric shock.
●Do not strike the camera. It is a preci-
sion instrument. Otherwise, it may mal-
function or cause damage resulting in a
fire or an electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not scratch the camera lens when
cleaning dirt or snow from the lens.
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width
and distances to objects with reference to the
vehicle body line
Aare displayed on the monitor.Distance guide lines:
Indicate distances from the vehicle body.
●Red line
1: approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
●Yellow line
2: approx. 3 ft (1 m)
●Green line
3: approx. 7 ft (2 m)
●Green line
4: approx. 10 ft (3 m)
Vehicle width guide lines
5:
Indicate the vehicle width when backing up.
Predicted course lines
6:
Indicate the predicted course when backing up.
The predicted course lines will be displayed onthe monitor when the shift selector is in the R
(Reverse) position and the steering wheel is
turned. The predicted course lines will move de-
pending on how much the steering wheel is
turned and will not be displayed while the steer-
ing wheel is in the neutral position.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
WARNING
●Always turn and check that it is safe to
do so before backing up. Always back
up slowly.
●Use the displayed lines as a reference.
The lines are highly affected by the
number of occupants, fuel level, vehicle
position, road conditions and road
grade.
●If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
●On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between the
predicted course line and the actual
course line.
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●If the battery is disconnected or be-
comes discharged, the predicted
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform the
following procedures:
– Turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock while the engine is running.
– Drive the vehicle on a straight road
for more than 5 minutes.
●When the steering wheel is turned with
the ignition switch in the ACC position,
the predicted course lines may be dis-
played incorrectly.
●The distance guide line and the vehicle
width line should be used as a refer-
ence only when the vehicle is on a level
paved surface. The distance viewed on
the monitor is for reference only and
may be different than the actual dis-
tance between the vehicle and dis-
played objects.●When backing up the vehicle up a hill,
objects viewed in the monitor are fur-
ther than they appear. When backing up
the vehicle down a hill, objects viewed
in the monitor are closer than they ap-
pear. Use the inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder to properly judge
distances to other objects.
The vehicle width and predicted course
lines are wider than the actual width and
course.
1. Visually check that the parking space is safe
before parking your vehicle.
2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed on
the screen
Awhen the shift selector is
moved to the R (Reverse) position.
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3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the
steering wheel so that the predicted course
lines
Benter the parking spaceC.4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the
vehicle width guide lines
Dparallel to the
parking space
Cwhile referring to the pre-
dicted course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space
completely, move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position and apply the parking brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
PREDICTED AND ACTUAL
DISTANCES
The distance guide line and the vehicle width
guide line should be used as a reference only
when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface. The
distance viewed on the monitor is for reference
only and may be different than the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed objects.
Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis-
tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the
place
A, but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on
the hill is the place
B. Note that any object on
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Playing recorded songs
Select the Music Box audio system by using one
of the following methods:
●Press the SOURCE select switch on the
steering wheel.
For information, see “Steering wheel switch
for audio control” later in this section.
●Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until
the center display changes to the Music Box
mode.●Give voice commands.
For information, see “NISSAN Voice Recog-
nition system (if so equipped)” later in this
section.
Stopping playback:
The system stops playing when:
●Another mode (radio, CD, CompactFlash™
or AUX) is selected.
●The audio system is turned off.
●The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons:
Press theSEEK/CAT button or theTRACK button while a track is being played; the
next track or the beginning of the current track will
be played.
Press and hold the
SEEK/CAT (rewind)
button or the
TRACK (fast forward) button
for more than approximately 1.5 seconds; the
track will play while rewinding or fast forwarding.
When the
SEEK/CAT (rewind) button or
the
TRACK (fast forward) button is re-
leased, the track will return to the normal playing
speed.The NISSAN controller can also be used to se-
lect tracks.
For more information on how to use the NISSAN
controller, see “How to use the NISSAN control-
ler” earlier in this section.
Play mode selection:
To change to another album or artist, turn the
TUNE/FOLDER knob.
RPT/RDM button:
Pressing the RPT/RDM button while a track is
playing, the play pattern can be changed as fol-
lows:
ALL Playlist RPT→1 Playlist RPT→1 TRK RPT
→ALL Playlist RDM→1 Playlist RDM→ALL
Playlist RPT
ALL Playlist RPT: the entire playlist will be re-
peated.
1 Playlist RPT: the playlist currently being played
will be repeated.
1 TRK RPT: the current track playing will be
repeated.
ALL Playlist RDM: all the tracks in the playlist will
be played randomly.
1 Playlist RDM: the tracks in the current playlist
will be played randomly.
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●Do not store the cards in highly humid loca-
tions.
●Do not expose the cards to direct sunlight.
●Do not spill any liquids on the cards.
Refer to the CompactFlash™ card Owner’s
Manual for more details.
1. Power on and SOURCE select switch
2. Tuning switch
3. Volume control switch1. Power on and SOURCE select switch
2. ENTER tuning switch
3. Volume control switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on switch
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio
system on.
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