NISSAN KICKS 2023 Owners Manual

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®
Audio 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
message notifications
by Siri Eyes Free Af ter receiving an incoming text message, follow on-screen guidance. Press the
button for 1.5 seconds on the steering wheel for
Siri Eyes Free. Af ter Siri Eyes Free starts, say “Text Message”.
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car
phone in your vehicle, be sure to observe
the following precautions; otherwise, the
new equipment may adversely affect the
engine control system and other electronic
parts.
WARNING
• A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle op-
eration. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
• If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recom-
mended. Exercise extreme caution at
all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
• If you are unable to devote full atten-
tion to vehicle operation while talk-
ing on the phone, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
• Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
• Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harnesses. Do not
route the antenna wire next to any
harness.
• Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
• For additional information, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.WARNING
• Use a phone af ter stopping your ve-
hicle in a safe location. If you have to
use a phone while driving, exercise
extreme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
• If you are unable to devote full atten-
tion to vehicle operation while talk-
ing on the phone, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery, use a phone af ter starting the
engine.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM
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Your NISSAN is equipped with the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If
you have a compatible Bluetooth® enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wireless
connection between your cellular phone
and the in-vehicle phone module. With
Bluetooth® wireless technology, you canmake or receive a hands-free telephone
call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to
the in-vehicle phone module, no other
phone connecting procedure is required.
Your phone is automatically connected
with the in-vehicle phone module whenthe ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position with the previously connected
cellular phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
NOTE:
Some devices require the user to accept
connections to other Bluetooth® de-
vices. If your phone does not connect au-
tomatically to the system, consult the
phone's owner's manual for details on
device operation.
You can connect up to six different
Bluetooth® cellular phones to the in-
vehicle phone module. However, you can
talk on only one cellular phone at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following notes.
• Set up the wireless connection between
a compatible cellular phone and the in-
vehicle phone module before using the
hands-free phone system.
•
Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized or work properly.
Please visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom-
mended phone list and connecting instruc-
tions.
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• You will not be able to use a hands-freephone under the following conditions:
Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-
vice area.
Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult
to receive a cellular signal; such as in a
tunnel, in an underground parking garage,
near a tall building or in a mountainous
area.
Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
from being dialed.
• When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may
be difficult to hear the other person's
voice during a call.
• Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from
the in-vehicle phone module to prevent
tone quality degradation and wireless
connection disruption.
• While a cellular phone is connected through the Bluetooth® wireless connec-
tion, the battery power of the cellular
phone may discharge quicker than usual.
The Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem cannot charge cellular phones. • Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a different
location may reduce or eliminate the
noise.
• For additional information, refer to the cellular phone owner's manual regarding
the telephone charges, cellular phone
antenna and body, etc.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized an-
tenna, modification, or attachments
could damage the transmitter and may
violate FCC regulations.
– Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. 1) This device may not cause interfer- ence and
2.2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device. IC Regulatory information
– Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired op-
eration of the device.
–
This Class B digital apparatus meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to
Panasonic.
USING THE SYSTEM
The system allows hands-free operation of
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands
may not be available so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initial-
ized, which takes a few seconds. If the
button is pressed before the initialization
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completes, the system will announce
“There is no phone connected” and will not
react to voice commands.
Operating tips
To get the best performance out of the
NISSAN Voice Recognition System, observe
the following:
• Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible. Keep all vents pointed away
from the microphone and close the win-
dows to eliminate surrounding noises
(traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.),
which may prevent the system from rec-
ognizing voice commands correctly.
• Wait until the tone sounds before speak- ing a command. Otherwise, the com-
mand will not be received properly.
• Start speaking a command within 5 sec- onds af ter the tone sounds.
• Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words.
• For calling contacts by name, please say both the first and last name of the con-
tact for better recognition.
Giving voice commands
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition,
press thebutton located on the steer-
ing wheel for less than 1.5 seconds. Af ter
the tone sounds, speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the
microphone, and voice feedback is given
when the command is accepted.
• If a command is not recognized, the sys- tem announces, “Please say or select a
command from the displayed list.” Make
sure the command is said exactly as
prompted by the system and repeat the
command in a clear voice.
• If you want to go back to the previous command, you can say “Go back” or “Cor-
rection” any time the system is waiting for
a response.
• You can cancel a command when the system is waiting for a response by say-
ing, “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system an-
nounces “Exit” and ends the Voice Recog-
nition session. You can also press and
hold the
button on the steering
wheel for 1.5 seconds at any time to end
the Voice Recognition session. Whenever
the Voice Recognition session is can-
celed, a double beep is played to indicate
you have exited the system. •
If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
feedback, push the (+ or -) volume control
switches on the steering wheel while being
provided with feedback. You can also use
the radio volume control knob.
Voice Prompt Interrupt
In most cases you can interrupt the voice
feedback to speak the next command by
pressing the
button on the steering
wheel. Af ter interrupting the system, wait
for a beep before speaking your command.
One Shot Call (if so equipped)
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 af ter
the tone say, “Call Redial”.
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INDICATORS
When a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless connec-
tion, indicators
O1for the phone and text
messaging are displayed on the top of the
screen.
Indicator Description
Indicates there are
unread received
messages.
Indicates the
Bluetooth® device that
is currently connected.
Indicates the strength
of the signal the
Bluetooth® device is
receiving.
Indicates the amount
of remaining
Bluetooth® device
battery.
CONTROL BUTTONS
The control buttons for the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System are located on
the steering wheel.
VOICE COMMAND BUTTON
Press and hold thebutton
for less than 1.5 seconds to initi-
ate the Voice Recognition session.
To exit the Voice Recognition ses-
sion press and hold the
for
more than 1.5 seconds. For addi-
tional information, see “Voice
prompt interrupt” (P. 4-69).
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You can use thebutton to
interrupt the system feedback
and give a command at once.
If an iPhone® is connected, Siri®
can be accessed by pressing the
button for more than two
seconds. For additional informa-
tion, see “Siri® Eyes Free (if so
equipped)” (P. 4-63).
PHONE BUTTON
To answer an incoming call or to
end a call press the
button.
To reject a call press and hold the
button.CONNECTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:
The connecting procedure must be per-
formed when the vehicle is stationary. If
the vehicle starts moving during the pro-
cedure, the procedure will be canceled. To connect a phone to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System:
Manual Connecting Procedure
1. Press the
MENU button on the con-
trol panel.
2. Touch the “Connections” key on the screen.
3. In the Bluetooth tab, touch the “Add New” key to connect a phone.
4. When a compatible phone is found a message with a PIN appears on the
screen.
5. Verif y the PIN is correct and accept the connection.
6. To access the Bluetooth® settings menu touch the “
” key on the Connections
screen. The following options are
available:
Menu Item Result
Bluetooth Allows user to switch Bluetooth® on and off. Bluetooth® must be turned on in order to connect a device.
ON Turns Bluetooth® functionality on. To turn off, touch the “ON” key again. The indicator light will go off.
Favorite (Connection first) Allows user to toggle “Phone” and “Audio” favorite settings on and off.
PIN Allows user to customize the PIN to a four digit number.
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NOTE:
Some cellular phones may require you to
accept certain permissions in order to
enable features on your Bluetooth® sys-
tem. During the Bluetooth® pairing pro-
cess, please check your cellular phone’s
display for a pop-up with the request to
grant phonebook access.
Granting phonebook access permission
will allow your contacts to be down-
loaded to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® sys-
tem. A pop-up may display on your cellu-
lar phone stating that the Bluetooth®
system would like to access your con-
tacts and call history. Please select “Al-
low” or Yes” to grant this permission.
Automatic Connecting Procedure
If no phone is connected to the system,
press and hold thebutton on the steer-
ing wheel for less than 1.5 seconds. Af ter the
prompt, speak “Add Phone”, the system will
announce “transferring to the add phone
settings menu”. The system will start the
pairing procedure. When a compatible
phone is found, a message with a PIN ap-
pears on the screen. Operate the Bluetooth®
phone to complete the connection process.
For additional information, see “Bluetooth®
connections screen” (P. 4-79).
VOICE COMMANDS
Voice commands can be used to operate
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
Press and hold the
button for less
than 1.5 seconds to bring up the phone
command menu. The commands avail-
able are:
• Call
• Dial
• Recent Calls
• Read/Send Text (if so equipped)
• Siri® (if so equipped)
• Voice Assistant (if so equipped)
• Phonebook
• Quick Dial
• Redial
• Select Phone
• Add Phone
• Call Mobile
• Call Home
• Call Office
• Call Main
• Call Other
• Settings
“Call ”
Speak this command to make a call to a
contact that is stored in the phonebook.
Say “Call” followed by a phonebook name to
initiate a call. If the system does not recog-
nize the name it will display a list of similar
names. Af ter the prompt, speak or touch
an item number from the displayed list to
place the call.
“Dial ”
Speak this command to make a call with a
spoken phone number. Af ter the prompt,
say “Dial” followed b ya7to10digit phone
number. The system will repeat the num-
ber back. Say “Dial” to initiate the call or
“Correction” to re-enter the phone number.
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“Recent Calls”
The following commands are available un-
der “Recent Calls”:
• Incoming CallsSpeak this command to list the last 20
incoming calls to the vehicle. If the call is
from an entry in the phonebook, the
name will be displayed. Otherwise, the
phone number of the incoming call will
be displayed.
When prompted, speak or touch the item
number on the screen to place the call.
Touch the “Next” key to move through the
list of incoming calls.
• Outgoing Calls Speak this command to list the last 20
outgoing calls from the vehicle. If the call
was to an entry in the phonebook, the
name will be displayed. Otherwise, the
phone number of the outgoing call will be
displayed.
When prompted, speak or touch the item
number on the screen to place the call.
Touch the “Next” key to move through the
list of outgoing calls. • Missed Calls
Speak this command to list the last 20
missed calls to the vehicle. If the call is
from an entry in the phonebook, the
name will be displayed. Otherwise, the
phone number of the missed call will be
displayed.
When prompted, speak or touch the item
number on the screen to place the call.
Touch the “Next” key to move through the
list of missed calls.
“Read Text/Send Text” (if so
equipped)
Speak this command to access text mes-
saging functions. For additional informa-
tion, see “Text messaging” (P. 4-76).
“Phonebook through voice
command”
Speak “Phonebook” to view a list of quick
steps to access entries stored in the
phonebook. Commands are organized by
the phone number type selected in the cel-
lular device. For additional information, re-
fer to the cellular phone’s owner’s manual. The following commands are available:
•
• Main
• Home
• Mobile
• Office
• Other
For additional information on manually se-
lecting phonebook entries, see “Making a
call” (P. 4-75).
“Quick dial”
Speak this command to access the Quick
dial menu. Af ter the prompt, speak or se-
lect an item number on the displayed list to
place the call. For additional information,
see “Making a call” (P. 4-75).
“Redial”
Speak this command to call the last num-
ber dialed. Af ter the prompt, say “Redial” to
dial the number of the last outgoing call.
The system will display “Redialing number>”. The name of the phonebook en-
try will be displayed if it is available, other-
wise the number being redialed will be
displayed.
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“Select Phone”
Speak this command to access the Connec-
tions menu. For additional information, see
“Bluetooth® connections screen” (P. 4-79).
“Add Phone”
Speak this command to access the Connec-
tions menu. For additional information, see
“Bluetooth® connections screen” (P. 4-79).
“Settings”
Speak this command to access the Sys-
tem Voice settings menu. The system will
exit Voice Recognition mode. Touch one of
the following options on the screen to
change the settings.
• Beep Only for Opening PromptBy touching the “ON” key, the indicator
light will illuminate, the system voice will
turn off and only a tone will sound when
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem is activated. To turn the system voice
back on, touch the “ON” key again, the
indicator light will turn off. • Best Match List
When the system doesn't recognize a
phonebook name or dial number, it will
provide a list of similar sounding results.
To turn this off, touch the “ON” key, the
indicator light will turn off. To turn on,
touch the “ON” key again, the indicator
light will turn on.
PHONE DISPLAY SCREEN
The Phone screen can be displayed by
pressing thebutton on the control
panel.
The following options are displayed:
• Quick Dial Displays the Quick Dial screen. For addi-
tional information, see “Quick dial” (P. 4-73).
• Phonebook Displays the Phonebook screen. For addi-
tional information, see “Making a call”
(P. 4-75).
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