NISSAN ALTIMA 2015 L33 / 5.G 08IT Navigation Manual

9 Voice recognition
NISSAN voice recognition ...................................................... 9-2
Standard mode ........................................................................\
.. 9-3Confirming how to use voice commands ..................... 9-3
Using the system ................................................................. 9-4
Before starting ..................................................................... 9-4
Giving voice commands .................................................... 9-5
Voice command examples ................................................ 9-8
Alternate command mode .................................................... 9-12 Displaying how to operate Voice
Recognition System ........................................................ 9-12 Confirming how to use voice commands ................ 9-17
Using the system ........................................................... 9-19
Before starting ................................................................ 9-19
Giving voice commands ............................................... 9-19
System feedback announcement modes ................. 9-20
Setting alternate command mode ............................. 9-20
Speaker adaptation ....................................................... 9-21
Voice command examples ........................................... 9-23

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NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the navigation system and other
systems equipped on this vehicle, in one of two
modes, Standard Mode or Alternate Command
Mode. Standard Mode allows the operation of
Navigation, Phone, Audio, Information and Help.
The commands that are available are always
shown on the display and announced by the
system. To perform operations, simply follow the
prompts given by the system. In Standard Mode,
hands-free operation of Change map view,
Route selection and Bluetooth Audio, etc. is
not available through Voice Recognition.
Alternate Command Mode allows advanced
operations. When this mode is active, an
expanded list of commands can be spoken after
pushing >, and the voice command
menu prompts are turned off. Note that in this
mode the recognition success rate may be
affected because the number of available
commands and ways of speaking each com-
mand are increased. Otherwise, it is recom-
mended that Alternate Command Mode be
turned OFF and Standard Mode be used for
the best recognition performance.
“Alternate command mode” (page 9-12)
INFO:
. To improve recognition success when Alter-
nate Command Mode is active, try using the
Speaker Adaptation function available in that
mode.
“Speaker adaptation” (page 9-21)
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate
Command Mode be turned OFF and Stan-
dard Mode be used for the best recognition
performance.
. For the voice commands for the audio,
phone and other systems, refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual. The following sec-
tions refer only to the navigation, phone and
information systems.
. The voice recognition system cannot be
operated when the soft top is not closed (for
Roadster models) .
NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION

CONFIRMING HOW TO USE VOICE
COMMANDS
When operating the voice recognition system
for the first time or if help is preferred to use the
system, the User Guide can be displayed.
It is possible to confirm how to use voice
commands by accessing a simplified User
Guide, which contains basic instructions and
tutorials for several voice commands.
Basic operation
1. Push.
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .
4. Highlight [User Guide] and push .
5. Highlight the preferred item and push . Available items:
. [Getting Started]:
Describes the basics of how to operate the
voice recognition system.
. [Let’s Practice]:
Mode for practice following the system
voice.
. [Using the Address Book]:
Tutorial for entering a destination by the
Address Book.
. [Finding a Street Address]:
Tutorial for entering a destination by street
address.
. [Placing Calls]:
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation. Refer to the vehicle
Owner’s Manual for details.
. [Help on Speaking]:
Displays useful tips regarding speaking for
correct command recognition by the system.
INFO:
The Command List feature is only available when
Alternate Command Mode is active.
Getting Started
Before using the voice recognition system for
the first time, it is possible to confirm how to use
commands by viewing the Getting Started
section of the User Guide.
1. Highlight [Getting Started] and push .
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller.
Practicing voice commands
Practice for using the voice recognition function
can be performed by repeating a phone number
after the system announces it.
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1. Highlight [Let’s Practice] and push.
2. Practice voice commands in accordance with the audio guidance.
Tutorials on operation of voice recogni-
tion system
When highlighting [Using the Address Book],
[Finding a Street Address] or [Placing Calls] and
pushing , the system displays tutor-
ials on how to perform these operations using
voice recognition.
Useful tips for correct operation
It is possible to display useful speaking informa-
tion that may help the system to accept a voice
command correctly.
1. Highlight [Help on Speaking] and push
.
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the multi-function controller.
USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, Voice Recognition is initialized, which
may take up to one minute. When completed,
the system is ready to accept voice commands.
If > is pushed before the initialization
completes, the display will show the message:
“System not ready”.
BEFORE STARTING
To get the best recognition performance from
Voice Recognition, observe the following items.
. The interior of the vehicle should be as quiet
as possible. Close the windows to eliminate
the surrounding noises (traffic noise and
vibration 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
without pausing between words.
. If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”, the fan
speed is automatically lowered so that voice
commands can be recognized more easily.

GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
1. Pushlocated on the steering
wheel.
2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system provides the voice menu
prompt.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from [
]to[], speak a
command.
4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone sounds until the
preferred operation is completed.
Operating tips
.Speak a command after the tone.
. 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.
Follow the prompts given by the system.
. If the command is not accepted, the system
announces, “Please say again”. Repeat the
command in a clear voice.
. Push once to return to the
previous screen.
. To cancel the command, push and hold
>. The message, “Voice can- celed” will be announced.
Voice Prompt Interrupt:
Push >to stop the voice prompt and
give the command at once. Remember to wait
for the tone before speaking.
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 speaking 500, “five zero zero” can be
used, but “five hundred” cannot.
Examples:
1-800-662-6200
“One eight zero zero six six two six two zero
zero”
Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:
Recognition of phone numbers can be improved
by saying the phone number in 3 groups of
numbers. For example, to call 800-662-6200,
say “Eight Zero Zero” first, and the system will
then ask to speak the next three digits. Then, say
“Six Six Two”. After recognition, the system will
then ask to speak the last 4 digits. Say, “Six Two Zero Zero”. Using this method of phone digit
entry can improve recognition performance.
INFO:
For best recognition, speak “zero” for the
number “0” and “oh” for the letter “o”.
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Command List
Category Command:
CommandAction
Call (Optional) Makes a call to a contact that is stored in either phonebook. Please say “Call” followed by a stored
name.
Navigation Operates Navigation function.
Phone Operates Phone function.
Information Displays vehicle Information function.
Audio Operates Audio function.
Help Displays User Guide.
Navigation Command:
CommandAction
Destination Home Sets a route to the home that is stored in the Address Book.
Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental U.S. only).
Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Address Book Searches for stored information in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination.
Information Command:
CommandAction
Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information.
Trip Computer (if so equipped) Displays trip information.
Maintenance Displays maintenance information.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on and off.

CommandAction
Where am I? Displays the current location.
Vehicle Phone Command:
Command Action
Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.
Quick Dial Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Quick Dial.
Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the mobile phone.
Call history Incoming Calls Makes a call to the incoming call number.
Outgoing Calls Makes a call to the dialed number.
Missed Calls Makes a call to the Missed calls number.
International Call Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digits to be spoken.
Audio Command:
CommandAction
AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.
FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.
XM Turns to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.
CD Starts to play a CD.
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General Commands:
CommandAction
Go back Corrects the last recognition result to return to the previous screen
Exit Cancels Voice Recognition
INFO:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the
operations related to phone, information and
audio.
VOICE COMMAND EXAMPLES
To use the voice recognition function, speaking
one command is sometimes sufficient, but at
other times it is necessary to speak two or more
commands. As examples, some additional basic
operations that can be performed by voice
commands are described here.
Example 1: Placing a call to the phone
number 800-662-6200
1. Push located on the steering
wheel. You will hear a prompt.
2. Speak “Phone”.
3. Speak “Dial Number”.
4. Speak “800”.
5. The system announces, “Please say next three digits or dial, or say change number”.
Speak “662”.
6. The system announces, “Please say last fourdigits or say change number”. Speak
“6200”.

7. The system announces, “Dial or ChangeNumber?”. Speak “Dial”.
8. The system makes a call to 800-662-6200.
INFO:
. Speaking “800-662-6200” (10 continuous
digits) or “662-6200” (7 continuous digits)
is acceptable, if the area code is not
necessary. However the 3-3-4 digit group-
ing is recommended for improved recogni-
tion.
“How to speak numbers” (page 9-20) .
The NISSAN voice recognition system is not
limited to recognizing phone numbers of
only 7 or 10 digits. To dial a number in a
format other than the 3-3-4 digit grouping,
use the “International Call” command.
. If “Change Number” is spoken during phone
number entry, the system will automatically
request that the number be repeated using
the 3-3-4 format. In this case please say the
area code first and then follow the prompts.
. Do not add a “1” in front of the area code
when speaking phone numbers.
. If the system does not recognize a voice
command, please try repeating the com-
mand using a natural voice. Speaking too
slowly or too loudly may further decrease
recognition performance.
Example 2: Placing an international call
to the phone number 011-81-111-222-
3333
1. Push located on the steering
wheel. You will hear a prompt.
2. Speak “Phone”.
3. Speak “International Call”.
4. Speak “01181111222333”.
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5. Speak “Dial”.
6. The system makes a call to 011-81-111-222-3333.
INFO:
Any digit input format is available in the
International Number input process.
Example 3: Setting a destination by a
street address
1. Push located on the steering
wheel. You will hear a prompt.
2. Speak “Navigation”.
3. Speak “Address”.
INFO:
Press or touch [Help] to display
the user guide screen.
4. Speak the name of the state, “California”.
5. Speak the name of the city, “Gardena”.
6. Voice feedback will be provided when the command is accepted, and the list of city
names is displayed.
7. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes again, speak “One”.