phone NISSAN ALTIMA 2015 L33 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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1 Vehicle Information Display2 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light3 Headlight and Turn Signal Switch4 Paddle Shifters*5 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch6 Vehicle Information Display
Menu Button
Steering Wheel Switches for
7 Audio*/Bluetooth
®/Vehicle
Information Display
8 Cruise Control9 Instrument Brightness Control*10 Trip Computer Reset Switch11 Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone
System Controls
12 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Off Switch*13 Trunk Opener Release Switch14 Warning Systems Switch15 Heated Steering Wheel Switch16 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column*17 Fuel-filler Door Release
18 Hood Release*19 Front Passenger Air Bag
Status Light*20 Control Panel Display Screen*21 Automatic Climate Controls22 USB Port/Aux Jack23 Power Outlet*
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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RearView Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ...................................... 2
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.... 3
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
........... 3
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......................... 4
SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) .................................................................. 4
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert .....................................................5
Loose Fuel Cap ........................................................................\
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Fuel-filler Door ........................................................................\
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Clock Set/Adjustment ........................................................................\
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
NISSAN Intelligent Key® System ........................................................................\
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Trunk Lid Release ........................................................................\
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Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Outside Mirror Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Starting/Stopping the Engine ........................................................................\
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Headlight Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................................................................\
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 14
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped) ... 15
Cruise Control (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
Vehicle Information Display ........................................................................\
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Vehicle Information Display Trip Computer Reset ........................................................................\
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NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ........................................................................\
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• System Operating Tips ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) .................................................................... 19
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Navigation System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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TAB LE OF CONTE NTS
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving
so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secured
in child restraints or seat belts according to their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”\
,
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owne\
r’s Manual, Navigation System
Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
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TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)
This system allows for sending and receiving text
messages through the vehicle’s interface.

Using predefined or custom messages, send a
text to a name or phone number stored in your
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System.

Once enabled, the text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control
panel display screen.

Text messages have the option of being read aloud.

Text messages are only displayed on the control panel if the vehicle speed is les\
s than
5 mph (8 km/h).

Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text messaging. Check
the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth® menu for text messages to appear on
the touch-screen display. For more information and instructions, refer to your cellular
phone’s Owner’s Manual.

Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message Access
Profile (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some cellular phones
may not support all text messaging features. Please see www.nissanusa.com/
bluetooth for compatibility information as well as your device’s Owner’s Manual.
*Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some of the applications and features, such
as social networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using
these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of
your Owner’s Manual.
NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
REARVIEW MONITOR WITH MOVING OBJECT DETECTION
(MOD) (if so equipped)
When the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position, the front display will
automatically change to show the rear view area

1 directly behind the vehicle.

With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE)
position, press the CAMERA button

2 to
change the camera to the rear-wide view 3.

The colored lines on the display screen indicate
approximate distances to objects:
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so equipped)

The MOD system helps inform the driver of moving objects in the
rear view or rear-wide view.

The system will operate when the shift lever is in the
R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
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If the MOD system detects moving objects, a
yellow frame

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image and a chime will sound.

When the following are displayed:
• Blue MOD icon

5; the system is active.
• Gray MOD icon; the system is not active.
• No MOD icon; the system is off. The indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings menu in the vehicle informati\
on display.

The MOD system will not operate if the trunk is open.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.

The system will operate when the vehicle is
driven at speeds of approximately 20 mph
(32 km/h) and above.

When the system detects a vehicle in the
detection zone, the blind spot indicator light
1, located near the outside mirror, will
illuminate. If the turn signal is then activated,
the system chimes twice and the blind spot
indicator light flashes to alert the driver. The blind
spot indicator light continues to flash until the
detected vehicle leaves the detection zone.

Push the warning systems switch
2 to
temporarily turn the system off. When the system
is off, the indicator light
3 on the switch is off.

The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning systems are de\
activated using
the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) (if so equipped)
The system helps alert the driver when the vehicle is traveling too close\
to either the
left or the right side of a traveling lane.

The system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately
45 mph (70 km/h) and above.
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CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:
1. Press the
button 1.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “System” key.
4. Touch the “Clock” key.

The following settings can be adjusted:
• Time Format: The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
• Date Format: The date can be changed to 1 of 5 different formats.
• Clock Mode: From here, the clock mode options are:
· Manual: Allows for the option “Set Clock Manually”. Touch this to begin setting
the clock manually using the “+” or “–” to adjust the hours, minu\
tes, day and
month up or down.
· Time Zone: Touch the “Time Zone” key

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to choose from the applicable time zone
list and/or touch “Daylight Savings Time” to
switch between ON and OFF.
· Auto: Automatically sets the clock to the
vehicle’s current location.

Press the BACK button 3 to return to the previous screen.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
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FM/AM/SiriusXM®* SATELLITE RADIO WITH CD PLAYER
(if so equipped)
1 POWER BUTTON/VOL (volume) CONTROL KNOB
To turn the system on or off, press the POWE R button.

To increase or decrease the volume, turn the VOL (volume) control knob right
or left.
*SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with an optional s\
atellite radio subscription service.
XM radio signal may be interrupted by buildings, bridges and tunnels depe\
nding on the position of the XM satellites and
signal repeaters relative to your vehicle.
7 MODE BUTTON

Press the MODE button
to cycle through the following air flow outlets:

Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.

Air flows mainly from the foot vents.

Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
8 A/C BUTTON

Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps
cool and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
9 FRESH AIR INTAKE BUTTON

Press the fresh air intake button
to draw outside air into the passenger
compartment. The indicator light on the button will illuminate.
10 AIR RECIRCULATION BUTTON

Press the air recirculation button
to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The indicator light on the button will illuminate. This system is used to avoid certain
outside odors and to help adjust the inside vehicle temperature more eff\
ectively.

The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the climate control s\
ystem is
in the front defroster mode

or the front defroster and foot vent mode
.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of
your Owner’s Manual.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) CONNECTION PORT/AUX JACK
AND i POD® INTERFACE (if so equipped)
The USB port/Aux jack 1 is located on the
center console beneath the heater and air
conditioner controls inside the storage box.

When a compatible USB memory device or
iPod® is plugged into the USB port/Aux jack,
compatible audio files stored on the device can
be played through the vehicle’s audio system.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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2 TUNE•SCROLL CONTROL KNOB/ENTER•AUDIO BUTTON
To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE•SCROLL control knob left or right.

Press the ENTER•AUDIO button to go to the audio settings screen.
3 SEEK BUTTONS
To tune and stop at the previous or next broadcast station, press the seek buttons
or .

For satellite radio to switch to the first channel of the previous or next category,
press the seek buttons
or .

To change tracks on a CD, press the seek buttons or .

To rewind or fast forward a track on a CD, press and hold the seek buttons
or .
4 STATION MEMORY KEYS
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band, 6 for the AM band and 18 for
satellite radio.

To store a station in a preset, you must first select a radio band by pressing the \
FM•AM button
5 or SXM button 6 then tune to the desired FM, AM or
satellite radio station.

Now select and hold the desired station memory key (1-6) 4 until the preset
number is updated on the display and a beep is heard. Programing is
now complete.

To retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where the preset was
stored then select the corresponding station memory key (1-6)
4.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of
your Owner’s Manual.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation*.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS

Press the button to interrupt the voice prompts
at any time and speak a command after the tone.

To use the system faster, you may speak the
second level commands with the main menu
command on the main menu. For example,
press the
button and after the tone say
“Call Redial”.

The “Help” command can be used to hear a list
of available commands at any time.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS (if so equipped)
Integrates popular smartphone apps and services into your vehicle.

The NissanConnect Mobile Apps companion app must be downloaded to your
smartphone, and you must be enrolled.
FOR SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect over USB when using an iPhone® with NissanConnect
Mobile Apps.
• Android: Please connect over Bluetooth
® when using an Android device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
FOR SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect over Bluetooth® when using an iPhone® with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
• Android: Please connect over Bluetooth
® when using an Android device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.

For more information on how to pair your phone and set up NissanConnect Mobile
Apps, visit: www.nissanusa.com/connect/support.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ”
of your Owner’s Manual.
Microphone
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY TRIP COMPUTER RESET
1. Press the button on the steering wheel until
you reach the trip computer mode 1.
2. Press the
button on the steering wheel again
for more than 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel
consumption, average speed, distance to empty
and journey time.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Bluetooth®
Controls
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*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.
Reduce background noise as much as possible by closing windows and pointing
HVAC vents away from the ceiling.

Speak naturally without long pauses and without raising your voice.

When speaking phonebook names, please be aware some phones require the la\
st
name to be spoken before the first name. For example, “Michael Smith” may be
spoken as “Smith Michael”.

To cancel a Voice Recognition session, say “Exit” or press and hold the button.

To decrease or increase the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume \
control
switches
or
on the steering wheel or turn the VOL (volume) control knob on the
audio system while the system is responding.

Voice commands can be used to operate various Bluetooth® system features using the
NISSAN Voice Recognition system. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

If the Voice Recognition system does not recognize your voice commands, train th\
e
system using the Voice Adaptation Mode.

For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s
Manual and visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type A) (if so equipped)
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After the command, say “Connect Phone”.
3. The system will confirm your command. After the tone, say “Add Phone”, and then
follow the voice prompts to complete the connecting procedure from your \
handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular
phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type B) (if so equipped)

The vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the phone.
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel.
2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Bluetooth” and then press the ENTER button.
3. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Add phone or Device” and then press the
ENTER button.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the connecting procedure from your handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to
each cellular phone. See your cellular phone’s
Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth
Bass
Treble
Balance L
F
R R
Fade
Setting
LHA2257Setting Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Add phone or DeviceON
Delete Phone or Device
Replace phone
Select phone or Device
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SYSTEM GUIDE
PHONEBOOK SETUP

Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download \
your cellular
phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system.

If the phonebook does not download automatically, follow this procedure to manually
download entries:
1. Using the SETTING button and TUNE/SCROLL knob, change the “Phonebook
Download” setting to OFF.
2. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
3. After the tone, say “Phonebook”.
4. After the next tone, 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 to the vehicle.
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
1. Press the

button.
2. After the tone, say “Call ” where is the name of a contact stored in
your phonebook.
3. The system will confirm the name. If correct, say “Yes”. Otherwise, say “No”.
. • Please note that some cellular phones require the name to be spoken in a\

format.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
1. Press the

button.
2. After the tone, say “Call ”, or say “Call”.
3. The system will confirm the command. After the tone, say “Phone Number”.
4. The system will prompt you to speak the phone number. Say the 7-10 digit
phone number.
5. The system will confirm the phone number. If correct, say “Dial”. Otherwise,
say “Correction”.
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