NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2009, Model line: ALTIMA COUPE, Model: NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.GPages: 238, PDF Size: 9.79 MB
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Notification of consecutive intersec-
tions on an ordinary road
When the road has three or more consecutive
intersections ahead, voice guidance will an-
nounce the following.
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 meters) ,
right (left) turn, then left (right) turn.”
2. “Right (left) turn ahead, then left (right)
turn.”
Notification of a freeway entrance
1. “In about one quarter mile (400 meters)
freeway entrance on your right onto (road
number and direction) .”
2. “Freeway entrance on your right onto (road
number and direction) .”
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Notification of a freeway junction
1. “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers) , keep to
the right (left) onto (road number and
direction) , then in about one quarter mile
(400 meters) keep to the right (left) .”
2. “Keep to the right (left) onto (road number
and direction) , then in about one quarter
mile (400 meters) keep to the right (left)
onto (road number and direction) .”
3. “Keep to the right (left) onto (road number
and direction) .”
Notification of a freeway exit
1. “In about one mile (1.6 kilometers) , exit on
your right.”
2. “Take the second exit on your right.”
Notification when approaching the
destination
Ordinary road:
When approaching the destination, voice guid-
ance will announce, “You have arrived at your
destination. Ending route guidance.” To finally
reach your destination, refer to the map screen.Dark green road:
After passing the last turning point on a sug-
gested route, voice guidance will announce, “En
route to your destination, some roads contain in-
complete map data. Turn guidance will not be
provided in this area.” When approaching the
endpoint of the suggested road, voice guidance
will announce, “Entering the road with incom-
plete map data. Please use the direction arrow
and distance information to proceed to your
destination.”
REPEATING VOICE GUIDANCE
This function is available throughout route
guidance, from the time after the route calcula-
tion is completed until the vehicle arrives at the
destination.
Touch the “Voice” key.
Voice guidance will be repeated.
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INFO:
●If you touch the “Voice” key when you have
deviated from the suggested route and when
the automatic reroute function is off, voice
guidance will announce, “Proceed to the
highlighted route.”
●If you touch the “Voice” key when you are go-
ing in the wrong direction, voice guidance will
announce: “Please make a legal U-turn if
possible.”
NOTES ON VOICE GUIDANCE
●Voice guidance in this system should be re-
garded as a supplementary function. When
driving your vehicle, check the route on the
map and follow the actual roads and traffic
regulations.
●Voice guidance is activated only for intersec-
tions with certain conditions.
●There may be cases where the vehicle has to
turn, but voice guidance is not provided.
●Voice guidance contents may vary, depending
on the direction of the turn and the type of
intersection.
●The voice guidance timing will vary depending
on the situation.●When the vehicle has deviated from the sug-
gested route, voice guidance is not available.
The system will not announce this to you. Re-
fer to the map and recalculate the route.
“RECALCULATE ROUTE”
(page 5-13)
●Voice guidance may not accurately corre-
spond with road numbers and directions at
freeway junctions.
●Voice guidance may not accurately corre-
spond to street names at freeway exits.
●The displayed street names may sometimes
differ from the actual names, or “UNKNOWN
STREET NAME” may be displayed.
●Voice guidance is not available when the
Guidance Voice “ON” key indicator is not
illuminated.
●Voice guidance will start when the vehicle en-
ters the suggested route. Refer to the map for
directions to the starting point of the route.
●When approaching a waypoint, voice guid-
ance will announce, “You have arrived at way-
point 1 (2, 3, 4,...) .” Voice guidance will switch
to the next section of the route. When voice
guidance is not available, refer to the map for
directions.●In some cases, voice guidance ends before
arrival at the destination. Refer to the destina-
tion icon on the map to reach the destination.
●If the system recognizes on which side the
destination (waypoint) is located, voice guid-
ance will announce “on the right/left” after an-
nouncing the arrival at the destination.
●Voice guidance may be partially operational or
inoperative due to the angle of roads at an
intersection.
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HOW TO ORDER MAP DVD-ROM
UPDATES
To order updated map DVD-ROMs or additional
map DVD-ROMs, contact the NISSAN NAVI-
GATION SYSTEM HELPDESK. See the contact
information on the inside front cover of this
manual.
ABOUT THE MAP DVD-ROM
1. This map DVD-ROM has been prepared by
ZENRIN CO., LTD. under license from Navi-
gation Technologies Corporation. ZENRIN
CO., LTD. has added, processed and digi-
tized data based on the digital road map
data of Navigation Technologies
Corporation. Due to the production timing
of the map data, some new roads may not
be included in this map data or some of the
names or roads may be different from those
at the time you use this map DVD-ROM.
2. Traffic control and regulation data used in
this map DVD-ROM may be different from
those at the time you use this map DVD-
ROM due to the data production timing.
When driving your vehicle, follow the actual
traffic control signs and notices on the
roads.
3. Reproducing or copying this map software
is strictly prohibited by law.Published by NISSAN North America, Inc.
© 2002 Navigation Technologies. All rights
reserved. “Certain business data provided by
infoUSA.com, Inc. Copyright 2002. All rights
reserved”.
DVD-ROM DRIVE LOCATION
INFO:
The DVD-ROM drive is installed behind the
display.
When you purchase this system, a map DVD-
ROM is provided.
NOTE:
Please be very careful when handling the
disc.
To access the DVD-ROM disc, press and hold
the TILT button for approximately 2 seconds. The
screen will turn 90 degrees.
To close the screen press the TILT button, the
screen will return to its normal viewing angle.
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DISC REPLACEMENT
CAUTION
●The included map DVD-ROM is de-
signed specifically for your naviga-
tion system. Do not use it in another
system as it could cause a
malfunction.
●Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture, such as spilled
liquids, may cause the system to
malfunction.
NOTE:
Before inserting the map DVD-ROM disc,
confirm that there is no disc in the slot.1. To insert a disc: Place the disc in the slot. It
will be drawn in automatically. You do not
have to push it in all the way.2. To eject the disc: Press the eject button and
remove the disc.
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HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD-ROM
CAUTION
●Handle a DVD-ROM by its edges.
Never touch the surface of the disc.
●To clean a disc, wipe the surface
from the center to the outer edge us-
ing a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe
the disc using a circular motion. Do
not use a conventional record
cleaner, benzine, thinner or alcohol
intended for industrial use.
●A new disc may be rough on its inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges using the side of a pen or pen-
cil as illustrated.●Never attempt to use a DVD-ROM
that has been cracked, deformed or
repaired using adhesive. Doing so
may damage the equipment.
●Handle the DVD-ROM carefully to
avoid contamination or flaws.
Otherwise, the data may not be read
properly.
●Do not write, draw or attach anything
on either side of the DVD-ROM.
●Do not store the DVD-ROM in loca-
tions exposed to direct sunlight or in
high temperatures or humidity.
●Do not apply any stickers or write
anything on either side of the
DVD-ROM.
The display is a liquid crystal display and should
be handled with care.
WARNING
Never disassemble the display. Some
parts utilize extremely high voltage.
Touching them may result in serious
personal injury.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY
●If the temperature inside the vehicle is espe-
cially low, the display will stay relatively dim or
the movement of the images may be slow.
These conditions are normal. The display will
function normally when the interior of the ve-
hicle has warmed up.
●Some pixels in the display are darker or
brighter than others. This condition is an in-
herent characteristic of liquid crystal displays,
and it is not a malfunction.
●You may also notice a remnant of the previous
display image on the screen. This screen burn
is inherent in displays, and it is not a
malfunction.
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INFO:
The screen may become distorted by strong
magnetic fields.
MAINTENANCE OF THE DISPLAY
CAUTION
●To clean the display, never use a
rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thin-
ner and any kind of solvent or paper
towel with a chemical cleaning
agent. They will scratch or deterio-
rate the panel.
●Do not splash any liquid such as wa-
ter or car fragrance on the display.
Contact with liquid will cause the
system to malfunction.
If you need to clean the display screen, use a dry,
soft cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use
a small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or
detergent. Dampen the cloth first, then wipe the
screen.
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11 Troubleshooting guide
Customer assistance.............................11-2
Basic operations.................................11-3
Vehicle icon......................................11-4
Map DVD-ROM..................................11-5Route calculation and visual guidance..............11-6
Voice guidance...................................11-8
Voice recognition.................................11-9
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For assistance or inquiries about the NISSAN
Navigation System, please contact:
The NISSAN NAVIGATION HELPDESK. See
the contact information on the inside front cover
of this manual.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
No image is displayed. The brightness is at the lowest setting. Adjust the brightness of the display.
The display is turned off. Press and hold the Day/Night button to turn on the display.
No voice guidance is available.
or
The volume is too high or too low.The volume is not set correctly, or it is turned off. Adjust the volume of voice guidance.
Voice guidance is not provided for certain streets
(roads displayed in gray) .This is not a malfunction.
No map is displayed on the screen. The map DVD-ROM is not inserted, or it is inserted
upside down.Insert the map DVD-ROM correctly.
A screen other than map screen is displayed. Press the MAP button.
The pickup lens of the DVD unit is dirty. The pickup lens can become dirty depending on how you use the vehicle. Con-
tact an NISSAN dealer for cleaning of the pickup lens.
The screen is too dim. The movement is slow. The temperature in the interior of the vehicle is low. Wait until the interior of the vehicle has warmed up.
Some pixels in the display are darker or
brighter than others.This condition is an inherent characteristic of liquid
crystal displays.This is not a malfunction.
Some menu items cannot be selected. Some menu items become unavailable while the
vehicle is driven.Park the vehicle in a safe location, and then operate the navigation system.
NOTE:
Locations stored in the Address Book and other memory functions may be lost if the vehicle’s battery is disconnected or becomes
discharged. If this occurs, service the vehicle’s battery as necessary and re-enter the information in the Address Book.
BASIC OPERATIONS
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