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The current play pattern of the CD is dis-
played on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
RDM (random) button
When the RDM button is pressed while a
compact disc is playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
CD:
1 Disc Random←→OFF
CD with MP3 or WMA:
1 Disc Random →1 Folder Random →OFF
1 Disc Random: all tracks on the disc will be
played randomly.
1 Folder Random: all tracks in the current
folder will be played randomly.
OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the CD is dis-
played on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.CD EJECT button
When the
CD eject button is pressed
with a compact disc loaded, the compact
disc will eject and the last source will be
played.
When the
CD eject button is pressed
twice with a compact disc loaded, the
compact disc will be ejected further for
easier CD removal. If the disc is not re-
moved within 20 seconds, the disc will re-
load.
Additional features
For additional information about the iPod®
player available with this system, refer to
“iPod® player operation without Navigation
System” in this section.
For additional information about the USB
(Universal Serial Bus) connection port avail-
able with this system, refer to “USB (Univer-
sal Serial Bus) Connection Port (models
without Navigation System)” in this section.
For additional information about the
Bluetooth® audio interface available with
this system, refer to “Bluetooth® streaming
audio without Navigation System (Type B)”
in this section.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT (models
without Navigation System) (if so
equipped)
Connecting a device to the USB
Connection Port
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect, or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
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OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device
is displayed on the screen unless no pat-
tern is applied.
RPT (repeat) button
When the RPT button is pressed while an
audio file on the USB device is playing, the
play pattern can be changed as follows:
1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat →OFF
1 Track Repeat: the current track will be
repeated.
1 Folder Repeat: the current folder will be
repeated.
OFF: No repeat play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device
is displayed on the screen unless no pat-
tern is applied. TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob
If there are multiple folders with audio files
on the USB device, turn the TUNE/FOLDER
or TUNE/SCROLL knob to change folders.
Turn the knob to the lef t to skip back a
folder. Turn the knob to the right to skip
ahead a folder. If there is only one folder of
audio files on the USB device, turning the
TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob in ei-
ther direction will return to the first track on
the USB device.
iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if
so equipped)
Connecting iPod®
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
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CAUTION
∙ Do not force the USB device into theUSB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected correctly
into the USB connection port.
∙ Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could dam-
age the port and the cover.
∙ Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the
port.
For additional information, refer to your de-
vice manufacturer’s owner information re-
garding the proper use and care of the
device.
To connect an iPod® to the vehicle so that
the iPod® can be controlled with the audio
system controls and display screen, use
the USB connection port located in the
center console. Connect the iPod®-specific
end of the cable to the iPod® and the USB
end of the cable to the USB connection
port. on the vehicle. If your iPod® supports
charging via a USB connection, its battery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or
ON position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod®
can only be operated by the vehicle audio
controls.
To disconnect the iPod® from the vehicle,
remove the USB end of the cable from the
USB connection port. on the vehicle, then
remove the cable from the iPod®.
* iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
∙ iPod® Classic - 5th Generation (firmware version 1.3.0 or later)
∙ iPod® Classic - 6th Generation (firm- ware version 2.0.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Classic - 7th Generation (firmware version 2.0.4 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 1st generation (firmware version 1.3.1 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 2nd generation (firmware version 1.1.3 or later) ∙ iPod® nano - 3rd generation (firmware
version 1.1.3 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 4th generation (firmware version 1.0.4 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 5th generation (firmware version 1.0.2 or later)
∙ iPod® nano - 6th generation (firmware version 1.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Touch - 2nd generation (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)
∙ iPod® Touch - 3rd generation (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0
required for smartphone integration)
∙ iPod® Touch - 4th generation (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0
required for smartphone integration)
∙ iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)
∙ iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required for
smartphone integration)
∙ iPhone® 4 (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required for smart-
phone integration)
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∙ iPhone® 4S (firmware version 5.1 or later)(minimum iOS 5.0 required for smart-
phone integration)
∙ iPhone®5 (firmware version 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required for smart-
phone integration)
Make sure that your iPod® firmware is up-
dated to the version indicated above.
Audio main operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Press the MEDIA button repeat-
edly to switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the
iPod® was playing, pressing the
ENTER/SETTING or MENU button will start
the iPod®.
iPod MENU button
Press the iPod MENU button while the
iPod® is connected to show the iPod® op-
eration menu on the audio display. Scroll
through the menu list using the
TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL control
dial. Press ENTER/SETTING button to select
a menu item. Items in the iPod® menu ap-
pear on the display in the following order: ∙ Now playing ∙ Playlists
∙ Artists
∙ Albums
∙ Songs
∙ Podcasts
∙ Genres
∙ Composers
∙ Audiobooks
∙ Shuffle songs
For additional information about each
item, refer to the iPod® Owner’s Manual.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
When the
SEEK orCAT/TRACK
button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds
while the iPod® is playing, the next track or
the beginning of the current track on the
iPod® will be played.
When the
SEEK orCAT/TRACK
button is pressed for more than 1.5 sec-
onds while the iPod® is playing, the iPod®
will play while fast forwarding or rewinding.
When the button is released, the iPod® will
return to the normal play speed. REPEAT (RPT)
When the RPT button is pressed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can
be changed as follows:
Repeat Off
→1 Track Repeat →All Repeat →
Repeat Off
1 Track Repeat: the current track will be
repeated.
All Repeat: all songs in the current list are
repeated.
Repeat Off: no repeat play pattern is ap-
plied.
RANDOM (RDM)
When the RDM button is pressed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can
be changed as follows:
Shuffle Off →Track Shuffle →Album Shuffle
→ Shuffle Off
Track Shuffle: the tracks in the current list
will be played randomly.
Album Shuffle: the albums in the current list
will be played randomly.
Shuffle Off: no random play pattern is ap-
plied.
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BACK button
When the
BACK button is pressed, it
returns to the previous menu.
BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
If you have a compatible Bluetooth® audio
device that is capable of playing audio files,
the device can be connected to the vehi-
cle’s audio system so that the audio files on
the device play through the vehicle’s
speakers. For additional information, refer
to “FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player” or “FM/AM/SAT radio with compact
disc (CD) player” in this section.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio
To connect your Bluetooth® audio device
to the vehicle, follow the procedure below:
1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Select the “Bluetooth” key.
3. Select the “Add Phone or Device” key. This same screen can be accessed to
remove, replace or select a different
Bluetooth® device. 4. The system acknowledges the com-
mand and asks you to initiate connect-
ing from the phone handset. The con-
necting procedure of the cellular
phone varies according to each cellular
phone model. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual. You can also visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or
www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for instruc-
tions on connecting NISSAN recom-
mended cellular phones.
Audio main operation
To switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode,
press the MEDIA button repeatedly until the
Bluetooth® audio mode is displayed on the
screen.
The controls for the Bluetooth® audio are
displayed on the screen. Use the Preset 3
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CD CARE AND CLEANING
∙ Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bendthe disc. Never touch the surface of the
disc.
∙ Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used.
∙ To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a
clean, sof t cloth. Do not wipe the disc
using a circular motion.
∙ Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for indus-
trial use. ∙ A new disc may be rough on the inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges by rubbing the inner and outer
edges with the side of a pen or pencil as
illustrated.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
1. SOURCE switch
2.
Menu control
switch/ENTER button
3.
(back) switch
4. Volume control switch
SOURCE switch
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position, push the SOURCE switch to turn
the audio system on.
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Push the source select switch to change
the mode in the following sequence:
AM→FM1 →FM2 (if so equipped) →XM1 (if
so equipped) →XM2 (if so equipped) →XM3
(if so equipped) →SXM1 (if so equipped) →
SXM2 (if so equipped) →SXM3 (if so
equipped)→CD* →USB/iPod®* (if so
equipped) →Bluetooth® Audio* (if so
equipped) →AUX* →AM.
* These modes are only available when
compatible media storage is inserted into
the device or connected to the system.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase
or decrease the volume.
Menu control switch/ENTER
button
While the display is showing a map or audio
screen, tilt the Menu Control switch upward
or downward to select a station, track, CD
or folder. For most audio sources, tilting the
switch up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
provides a different function than a tilting
up/down for less than 1.5 seconds. AM and FM:
∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the preset station.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down to the next station.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the list of preset stations.
XM/SXM: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the preset station.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to go to the next or previous channel.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the XM/SXM Menu.
iPod®: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the iPod Menu.
CD: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number. ∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
to increase or decrease the folder num-
ber (if playing compressed audio files).
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the CD Menu.
USB: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the folder num-
ber.
∙ Press the ENTER button to show the USB Menu.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio: ∙ Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to skip ahead or back to the next song.
∙ Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to reverse or fast forward the current
song.
AUX: ∙ Press the ENTER button to show the AUX Menu.
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(back) switch
Push the(back) switch to return to
the previous screen or cancel the current
selection.
ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear window.
CAUTION
∙ 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 sof t cloth. Apple Siri® Eyes Free personal assistant
can be accessed from the vehicle. Siri Eyes
Free can be accessed in Siri Eyes Free
mode to reduce user distraction. In this
mode, Siri Eyes Free is available for interac-
tion by voice control. Af ter connecting a
compatible Apple device by using
Bluetooth®, Siri Eyes Free can be activated
from the
TALK switch on the steering
wheel.
Siri® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
∙ Some Siri Eyes Free functions, such as displaying pictures or opening apps,
may not be available while driving.
∙ For best results, always update your de- vice to the latest sof tware version.
∙ Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to elimi-
nate the surrounding noises (traffic
noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which
may prevent the system from recogniz-
ing the voice commands correctly.
∙ For functions that can be used in Siri Eyes Free, please refer to the Apple
website.
REQUIREMENTS
Siri is only available on the iPhone® 4S or
later. Devices released before iPhone® 4S
are not supported by the Siri Eyes Free sys-
tem. Visit www.apple.com/ios/siri for de-
tails about device compatibility.
Siri must be enabled on the phone. Please
check phone settings.
If the device has a lock screen, Siri must be
accessible from the lock screen. Please
check phone settings.
For best results, always update your device
to the latest sof tware version.
SIRI® EYES FREE (if so equipped)
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SIRI® ACTIVATION
Siri® Eyes Free function can be activated by
pushing
TALK switch on the steering
wheel.
1. Connect a Siri Eyes Free enabled iPhone® to the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “Initialization” in
this section.
2. Af ter the Bluetooth® connection is es- tablished, the switch operation select
screen is displayed.
3. Select “Short Press” or “Long Press” for Siri Eyes Free activation Switch action
can also be changed from the Bluetooth® settings menu. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
Siri Eyes Free Settings (models without
navigation system)” in this section.
OPERATING SIRI® EYES FREE
1. Push or push and hold theTALK
switch.
2. Speak your command and then listen to the Siri® Eyes Free reply.
Af ter starting Siri Eyes Free, push the
TALK switch again within 5 seconds of the
end of the Siri Eyes Free announcement to
extend the session.
Example 1 – Playing music
1. Push or push and hold the
TALK
switch.
2. Say “Play (artist name, song name, etc.)”.
3. Your vehicle will automatically change to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode*
when the music starts playing. Mode
selection is determined by the phone.
* If the iPhone® is also connected with the
USB cable. If the audio track does not start playing
automatically af ter Siri Eyes Free ends, try
changing the track or audio source to re-
sume playback.
NOTE:
For best results, use the native music
app. Performance of music control func-
tion while using Podcasts, Audiobook or
other 3rd party music apps may vary and
is controlled by the iPhone®.
Example2–Repl
ying to text messages
1. If a compatible iPhone® is connected and “Show Notifications” of the iPhone®
settings is enabled, the vehicle will dis-
play a notification for new incoming
text messages.
2. Af ter reading the message, push or push and hold the
TALK switch to
reply using Siri Eyes Free.
3. Af ter a beep sounds, say “Text mes- sage” or a similar command to reply
using Siri Eyes Free.
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CHANGING SIRI® EYES FREE
SETTINGS
Settings for Siri® Eyes Free can be found in
the Bluetooth® settings menu. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Bluetooth® set-
tings” in this section.1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Use the TUNE/FOLDER or
TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Bluetooth” and then press the
ENTER/SETTING button.
3. Use the TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Siri” and then press the ENTER/SETTING button.
4. Select “Short Press” or “Long Press” us- ing the TUNE/FOLDER or
TUNE/SCROLL knob and then press
the ENTER/SETTING button.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Cause and Countermeasure
Cannot access Siri Eyes
Freefromswitchonthe
steering wheel Check if a Bluetooth® connection is established between the iPhone® and the system.
Check if Siri is enabled on the device. On your phone, go to Siri setting.
Check that Siri can be accessed from the device lock screen. This can be set in the settings menu of your phone.
Models without navigation system:
Check the settings for Siri Eyes Free activation on the vehicle audio system. If the setting is “Long Press”, you must push and hold
the
TALK switch on the steering wheel for more than 1.5 seconds to start Siri Eyes Free. If the setting is “Short Press”, a short
push and release of the switch should start Siri Eyes Free.
Audio Source does not
change automatically to
iPod® or Bluetooth® Au-
dio mode For best results, use the native Music app. Performance of music control function while using Podcasts, Audiobook or other 3rd party
music apps may vary.
For best results, play media already stored on your device. Streaming music or playback from cloud storage may degrade
performance.
Switch the source manually by pressing the AUX or MEDIA button on the vehicle audio system or the SOURCE select switch on the
steering wheel.
Play, pause, next track,
previous track or play
timer does not work For best results, use the native Music app. Performance of music control function while using Podcasts, Audiobook or other 3rd party
music apps may vary and is controlled by the device.
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