USB NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 User Guide

The AUX input jack accepts any standard
analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette player, CD player, MP3 player or
phone.
Insert a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug in
the audio input jack. If a cable with a mono
plug is used, the audio output may not
function normally.
Activation and playing
Turn on the AUX device. Connect an AUX
cable to the AUX device and the AUX input
jack. Select AUX mode from the audio
source menu screen or by pressing the
Source button on the steering wheel.
AUX screen
• Audio source indicatorIndicates that the AUX source is currently
playing.
• “Volume Setting” keys Touch one of the keys to select the sound
output gain from Low, Medium and High.
• AUX from Launch Bar Touch to change from another source to
AUX.
Additional features
For additional information, see “USB (Uni-
versal Serial Bus) Connection Port” (P. 4-54)
in this section regarding the USB connec-
tion port available with this system.
For additional information, see “iPod®
player operation” (P. 4-57) in this section re-
garding the iPod® player available with this
system.
For additional information, see “Bluetooth®
streaming audio” (P. 4-60) in this section
about the Bluetooth® audio interface avail-
able with this system.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT
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.
CAUTION
• To avoid damage and loss of function
when using a USB device, note the
following precautions.
• Do not force the USB device into the
USB 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 cor-
rectly into the USB 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 unintention-
ally. 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.
The USB port is located beneath the heater
and air conditioner controls. Insert the USB
device into the connection port. When a compatible storage device is
plugged into the connection port, compat-
ible audio files on the storage device can be
played through the vehicle's audio system.
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USB connections screen
Press theMENU button and touch the
“Connections” key or press the “Settings”
key and touch the “Connections” key to
change USB settings.
• Auto Change Source Touch “ON” or “OFF” to change the audio
source settings for USB memory devices
or an iPod® connected through a USB
cable.
USB screen
1. “USB Menu” key Touch to switch to the USB Menu screen.
2. Track information Track information such as the song
name, artist name and album name are
displayed.
3. Audio source indicator Indicates the currently selected audio
source.
4. USB operation keys Touch to control USB playback
functions 5. Play time and progress bar
The play time of the track is displayed.
The bar indicates the progress in playing
a track.
USB operation keys
Touch to control USB playback functions.
Keys Description
Each time “”keyis
touched, the repeat mode
changes.
Touch to return to the begin-
ning of the current track.
Touch again to select the
previous track. Touch and
hold to rewind the current
track.
Touch to play the track.
Touch to pause the track.
Touch to select the next
track. Touch and hold to
fast-forward the track.
Each time “”keyis
touched, the random mode
changes.
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USB memory device player
operation
Activation and playing
Connecting the USB memory device into
the port will start playing the USB memory.
USB memory device can also be played by
touching the “USB” key on the Menu screen
or by touching USB on the Launch Bar.
To pause playing the USB memory device
touch the “
” key. To resume playing,
touch the “”key.
Skipping tracks
To skip the tracks, press theorbuttons on the control panel or touch the “”or“” keys on the screen repeat-
edly until the preferred track is selected.
NOTE:
Depending on the condition, skipping to
the previous track may require pressing
the button or touching the key twice.
Pressing the button or touching the key
once may only restart the current track
from the beginning.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding
To rewind or fast-forward the track, press
and hold theorbuttons on the
control panel or touch and hold the “”
or “” keys on the screen.
Changing play mode
Repeat mode
Touch the “
” key on the USB screen to
change the repeat mode.
The following modes are available:
All: Repeat all
1 Folder: Repeat folder/sub-folder
1 Track: Repeat track
Random mode
Touch the “
” key on the screen to
change the random mode as follows:
No text displayed: Random off
All: Repeat all
1 Folder: Repeat folder/sub-folder
USB menu
Touch the “USB Menu” key on the USB
screen to display the USB Menu screen.
“Now Playing” key Touch to display the USB
screen.
“Folder List” key Touch to display the folder list. Touch an item on the list to
select the folder. The sub-
folder or track list will be dis-
played. Select a sub-folder or
track from the list.
“Album Artwork” Touch to run on/off the album artwork display on the USB
screen.
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iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION
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.
CAUTION
• Do not force the USB device into the
USB 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 cor-
rectly into the USB 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 unintention-
ally. 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 beneath
the heater and air conditioner controls.
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 vehicle
with the ignition switch in the 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 (firmware version 2.0.1 or later)
• iPod® Classic 7th generation (firmware version 2.0.4 or later)
• iPod® Touch 2nd generation (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)*
• iPod® Touch 3rd generation (firmware version 5.1 or later)
• iPod® Touch 4th generation (firmware version 5.1 or later)
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iPod® memory device player
operation
Activation and playing
Connecting the iPod® to the vehicle via USB
cable will activate the iPod® mode.
The iPod® can also be played by touching
the “iPod” key on the Menu screen or by
touching iPod on the Launch Bar.
Skipping tracks
To skip the tracks, press theorbuttons on the control panel or touch the “”or“” keys on the screen repeat-
edly until the preferred track is selected.
NOTE:
Depending on the condition, skipping to
the previous track may require pressing
the button or touching the key twice.
Pressing the button or touching the key
once may only restart the current track
from the beginning.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding
To rewind or fast-forward the track, press
and hold theorbuttons on the
control panel or touch and hold the “”
or “” keys on the screen,
Changing play mode
Repeat mode
Touch the “
” key on the iPod® screen
to change the repeat mode. The following
modes are available.
No text displayed: Repeat off
All: Repeat all
One: Repeat track
Random mode
Touch the “
” key on the screen to
change the random mode as follows.
“
” is not highlighted: Random off
“
” highlighted: Random on
iPod® Menu
Touch the “iPod Menu” key on the iPod®
screen to display the iPod® Menu screen.
“Now Playing” key Touch to display the USB screen.
“Folder List” key (if
so equipped) Touch to display the folder list.
Touch an item on the list to
select the folder. The sub-
folder or track list will be dis-
played. Select a sub-folder or
track from the list.
“Album Artwork”
key Touch to run on/off the album
artwork display on the USB
screen.
“Playlists” key Touch to display the list ac- cording to the selected item.
“Artists” key
“Albums” key
“Songs” key
“Podcasts” key
“Genres” key
“Composers” key
“Audiobooks” key
“iTunes Radio”
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
1.Menu control switch/ OK
button
2.
(back) switch
3.
(SEEK/TRACK) buttons
4. Volume control switch
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down
to increase or decrease the volume.
Menu control
switch/OK button
In the vehicle information display, navigate
to “Audio”. Use the OK button to change the
mode in the following sequence:
AM →FM →USB/iPod®*→ Bluetooth® Au-
dio* →AUX* →AM.
* These modes are only available when
compatible media storage is inserted into
the device or connected to the system.
SEEK/TRACK buttons
For most audio sources, pushing the tun-
ing switches for more than 1.5 seconds
provides a different function than pushing
for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM:
• Press the
orbuttons for less
than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease
the preset station.
• Press the
orbuttons for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down to
the next station.
iPod®:
• Press the
orbuttons for less
than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease
the track number. USB:
• Press the
orbuttons for less
than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease
the track number.
• Press the
orbuttons for more
than 1.5 seconds to reverse or fast for-
ward the current song.
Bluetooth® Audio:
• Press the
orbuttons for less
than 1.5 seconds to skip ahead or back to
the next song.
• Press the
orbuttons for more
than 1.5 seconds to reverse or fast for-
ward the current song.
(back) switch
Push the(back) switch to return to the
previous screen or cancel the current
selection.
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OPERATING SIRI® EYES FREE
1. Pressbutton for more than 1.5
seconds.
2. Speak your command and then listen to the Siri® Eyes Free reply.
Af ter starting Siri Eyes Free, press the
button again within 5 seconds of the end of
the Siri Eyes Free announcement to extend
the session. Example 1 – Playing music
1. Press
button for more than 1.5
seconds.
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, press or press and hold the
button to reply
using Siri Eyes Free.
3. Af ter a beep sounds, say “Text message” or a similar command to reply using Siri
Eyes Free.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomCause 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.
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 perfor-
mance.
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.
Cannot hear any music/
audio being played back
from a connected
iPhone® Check that the audio source is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode. A USB connection is required for iPod® mode.
Cannot receive text mes-
sage notifications on the
vehicle audio system Check if “Send Notifications” is enabled on your phone. On the phone, go to Bluetooth® settings. Find the device name, like “My Car”.
Press the INFO button. Turn on “Show Notifications”.
Cannot reply to text mes-
sage notifications by Siri
Eyes Free Af ter receiving an incoming text message, follow on-screen guidance. Press the
button for more than 1.5 seconds on the steer-
ing wheel for Siri Eyes Free. Af ter Siri Eyes Free starts, say “Text Message”.
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11 Index
A
Active noise cancellationActive sound enhancement......5-187Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-178Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).................... .1-47Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-54Air bag warning light.........1-67, 2-12Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-67, 2-12Air cleaner housing filter..........8-18Air conditionerAir conditioner operation.....4-35, 4-41Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-33, 4-41Servicing air conditioner........4-44Air flow charts................4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-52All-Wheel Drive................5-168Anchor point locations...........1-28Antenna....................4-64Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-173
Antifreeze...................5-185Armrests.....................1-7Audio system.................4-45AM radio operation............4-51AM radio reception............4-45AM/FM radio............4-49, 4-51Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-52Bluetooth® audio.............4-60FM radio operation............4-52FM radio reception............4-45iPod® Player................4-57iPod® player operation..........4-57Radio................... .4-45USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.................... .4-54USB Connections.............4-55USB interface...............4-54Autolight switch...............2-58Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-76Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic brake hold............5-27Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)...................2-13,2-16Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-135AWD......................5-168
B
Battery.................5- 185, 8-14Charge warning light...........2-11Battery replacement............8-23Key fob...................8-23NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-24Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-46Bluetooth® audio..............4-60Bluetooth® hands-free phone system. .4-67Bluetooth® connections.........4-81Connecting procedure..........4-72Phone indicators.............4-71Text messaging..............4-77Voice commands.............4-73Booster seats.................1-43Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-173Brake fluid.................8-12Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-173Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators.......2-18,8-20Self-adjusting brakes..........8-20Brake Assist.................5-175Brake fluid...................8-12Brake system................5-173Brakes.....................8-20Break-in schedule..............5-167