CD player NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Rearview monitor (if so equipped).............4-2
How to read the displayed lines .............4-2
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ......................... .4-3
Adjusting the screen .................. .4-5
Operating tips ...................... .4-5
Vents ............................. .4-6
Center vents ....................... .4-6
Side vents ........................ .4-6
Climate control system ................... .4-7
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) .................. .4-10
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System) .................. .4-17
Audio system (models without Navigation System). . .4-26 Radio .......................... .4-26
FM radio reception .................. .4-26
AM radio reception .................. .4-27
Satellite radio reception ................4-27
Audio operation precautions ..............4-28FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player
(models without Navigation System)
.........4-35
USB memory operation ................ .4-39
iPod® player operation ................4-41
CD Care and cleaning ................ .4-43
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) .................... .4-43
Antenna ......................... .4-44
Car phone or CB radio ................ .4-45
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system without
navigation system ..................... .4-45
Regulatory information ................ .4-47
Using the system ................... .4-47
Control buttons .................... .4-49
Getting started ..................... .4-49
List of voice commands ................4-51
Voice adaptation (VA) mode ..............4-55
Manual control ..................... .4-56
Troubleshooting guide ................ .4-58

AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Compact disc (CD) player
CAUTION
Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the
CD and/or CD player.
Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or
CD player.
Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time.
Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGI-
TAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packag-
ing.
During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the humid-
ity. If this occurs, remove the CD and de-
humidify or ventilate the player com-
pletely.
The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
The CD player sometimes cannot function
when the compartment temperature is ex-
tremely high or low. Decrease/increase
the temperature before use.
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty,
scratched or covered with fingerprints
may not work properly.
The following CDs may not work properly.
– Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
Do not use the following CDs as they may
cause the CD player to malfunction: – 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter
– CDs that are not round
– CDs with a paper label
– CDs that are warped, scratched, or
have abnormal edges
This audio system can only play prere-
corded CDs. It has no capability to record
or burn CDs.
If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC:
Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly
(the label side is facing up, etc.) .
Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped
and it is free of scratches.
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PRESS EJECT:
This is an error due to excessive tempera-
ture inside the player. Remove the CD by
pressing the EJECT button. After a short
time, reinsert the CD. The CD can be played
when the temperature of the player returns
to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3 orWMA(if so equipped) CD) .
Compressed audio files (MP3/WMA)
Terms:
MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Ex-perts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most
well-known compressed digital audio file for-
mat. This format allows for near “CD quality”
sound, but at a fraction of the size of normal
audio files. MP3 conversion of an audio track
from CD-ROM can reduce the file size by ap-
proximately a 10:1 ratio with virtually no percep-
tible loss in quality. MP3 compression removes
the redundant and irrelevant parts of a sound
signal that the human ear doesn’t hear. WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a
compressed audio format created by Microsoft
as an alternative to MP3. The WMA codec
offers greater file compression than the MP3
codec, enabling storage of more digital audio
tracks in the same amount of space when com-
pared to MP3s at the same level of quality.
Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file. The size
and quality of a compressed digital audio file is
determined by the bit rate used when encoding
the file.
Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are
converted from analog to digital (A/D conver-
sion) per second.
Multisession — Multisession is one of the meth- ods for writing data to media. Writing data once
to the media is called a single session, and
writing more than once is called a multisession.
ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that contains
information about the digital music file such as
song title, artist, encoding bit rate, track time
duration, etc. ID3 tag information is displayed
on the Artist/song title line on the display. * Windows® and Windows Media® are regis-
tered trademarks and trademarks in the United
States of America and other countries of Micro-
soft Corporation of the USA.
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Troubleshooting guide:
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot play Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly.
Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player.
If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.
If there is a mixture of music CD files (CD-DA data) and MP3/WMA files on a CD, only the music CD files (CD-DA data) will be played.
Files with extensions other than “.MP3”,“.WMA”, “.mp3” or “.wma” cannot be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for
folder names and file names should be in compliance with the specifications.
Check if the finalization process, such as session close and disc close, is done for the disc.
Check if the disc or USB device is protected by copyright.
Poor sound quality Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
Bit rate may be too low.
It takes a relatively long time
before the music starts play-
ing. If there are many folders or file levels on the MP3/WMA disc or USB device, or if it is a multisession disc, some time may be required before the music
starts playing.
Music cuts off or skips The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width, etc., might not match the specifica- tions. Try using the slowest writing speed.
Skipping with high bit rate
files Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.
Moves immediately to the next
song when playing When a non-MP3/WMA file has been given an extension of “.MP3”, “.WMA”, .“mp3”or “.wma”, or when play is prohibited by copyright protection,
there will be approximately 5 seconds of no sound and then the player will skip to the next song.
Songs do not play back in the
desired order The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order.
Random/Shuffle may be active on the audio system or on the USB device.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory
WARNING
Do not connect or disconnect the USB
device while driving. Doing so can be a
distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an ac-
cident 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 USB device and the
port. Make sure that the USB device is
connected correctly 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 damage
the port and the cover.
Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may break the wire,
USB device or the port.
To avoid damage and loss of function when using a USB device, note the
following precautions. – Do not bend the cable excessively
(1.6 in [40 mm]) radius minimum.
– Do not twist the cable excessively (more than 180 degrees) .
– Do not pull or drop the cable.
– Do not hit or press the USB port or USB device with hands, feet, or ob-
jects.
– Do not store objects with sharp edges in the storage area where the
cable is stored.
– Do not leave the USB device and attached devices in the vehicle com-
partment. When not in use for ex-
tended periods of time, store the
cable and USB device in a clean,
dust free environment at room tem-
perature and without direct sun ex-
posure.
– Do not use the cable for any other purposes than its intended use in
the vehicle.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB device.
USB devices should be purchased separately as
necessary. This system cannot be used to format
USB devices. To format a USB device, use a
personal computer. In some states/area, the USB
device for the front seats plays only sound with- out images for regulatory reasons, even when the
vehicle is parked.
This system supports various USB memory de-
vices, USB hard drives and iPod® players. Some
USB devices may not be supported by this sys-
tem.
Partitioned USB devices may not play correctly.
Some characters used in other languages (Chi-
nese, Japanese, etc.) may not appear properly in
the display. Using English language characters
with a USB device is recommended.
General notes for USB use:
The USB device may not function when the
passenger compartment temperature is ex-
tremely high. Lower the temperature before use.
During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to humidity. If this occurs,
remove the USB device and dehumidify or ven-
tilate the USB player completely.
Do not connect a USB device if a connector, cable or USB port is wet. Allow the connector,
cable, and USB port to dry completely before
connecting the USB device. (Wait for 24 hours
or more until it is dry.) If the connector and USB
port are exposed to fluids other than water,
evaporative residue may cause a short circuit
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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
1. FM·AM band select button
2. CD EJECT button3. XM band select button
4. DISP (display) screen
5. Color display
6. iPod MENU button
7. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind) button
for SEEK/TRACK
8. Radio SCAN tuning button 9. Radio CAT (category)/FF (fast forward) but-
ton for SEEK/TRACK
10. BACK button
11. CD·AUX button
12. PWR (power) button/VOL (volume) control knob
13. RPT (repeat) play button
14. RDM (random) play button
15. Radio station preset select buttons
16. AUX IN jack
17. TUNE·SCROLL control knob
18. ENTER/SETTING button
For all operation precautions, see “Audio opera-
tion precautions” in this section.
No satellite radio reception is available when the SAT band option is selected unless the optional
satellite receiver and antenna are installed, and
there is an active SiriusXM Satellite Radio sub-
scription.
The satellite radio mode requires an active Siri- usXM Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite
radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation signal after subscribing the SiriusXM Satellite
Radio. After receiving the activation signal, an
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SEEK tuning/CAT (category):
For AM and FM radio Push the SEEK button
orto tune
from low to high or high to low frequencies and
to stop at the next broadcasting station.
For SiriusXM Satellite Radio Push the SEEK button
orto tune
to the first channel of the next or previous
category.
SCAN tuning:
Push the radio SCAN tuning button to tune from
low to high frequencies and stop at each broad-
casting station/channel for 5 seconds. “SCAN” is
shown on the display. Pushing the button again
during this 5 second period will stop SCAN
tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that
station/channel.
If the radio SCAN tuning button is not pushed
within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the
next station/channel.
1to6Station memory operations:
Twelve stations/channels can be set for the FM
band (6 each for FM1 and FM2) . Eighteen chan-
nels can be set for the SiriusXM Satellite radio (6 each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) (if so equipped)
and six stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band
select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the SEEK·CAT, SCAN button or the
TUNE·SCROLL control knob
3. Push and hold the desired station preset but- ton
1to6.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations/channels.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into the
slot with the label side facing up. The CD will be
guided automatically into the slot and start play-
ing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks on the
CD and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing the PWR button will start
the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
CD·AUX button:
When the CD·AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the CD loaded, the system will
turn on and the CD will start to play.
With the CD·AUX button is pushed with the CD
loaded and the radio playing, the radio will auto-
matically be turned off and the CD will start to
play.
Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
When the FF or REW button is pushed for more
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the CD will play while fast forwarding or rewind-
ing. When the button is released, the CD will
return to normal play speed.
When the FF or REW button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the next track or the beginning of the current track
on the CD will be played.
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REPEAT:
When the RPT play button is pushed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:
(CD)
Normal↔1 Track Repeat
(CD with compressed audio files)
Normal→1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat-
→Normal
RANDOM:
When the RDM play button is pushed while a CD
is being played, the play pattern can be changed
as follows:
(CD)
Normal↔1 Disc Random
(CD with compressed audio files)
Normal→1 Disc Random→1 Folder Random-
→Normal
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with a
compact disc loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is being
played, the CD will be ejected. If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
AUX IN jack:
The AUX IN jack is located on the audio unit. The
AUX IN audio jack accepts any standard analog
audio input such as from a portable cassette
tape/CD player, MP3 player or laptop computer.
CD·AUX button:
When the CD button is pushed with no
device plugged into the jack, the audio system
does not change to the AUX mode.
NISSAN strongly reommends using a stereo mini
plug cable when connecting your music device to
the audio system. Music may not play properly
when a monaural cable is used.
USB MEMORY OPERATION
Audio main operation:
The USB outlet connector is located in the center
console. Open the lid and connect a USB
memory as illustrated. Then, switch to the USB
memory mode automatically.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, pushing the PWR button
will start the USB memory.
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IPOD® PLAYER OPERATION
Connecting iPod®:
The USB outlet connector is located in the center
console. Open the lid and connect the iPod®
cable to the USB connector. The battery of the
iPod® is charged while the connection to the
vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod®, the dis-
play on the iPod® shows a NISSAN or Acces-
sory Attached screen when the connection is
completed. When the iPod® is connected to the
vehicle, the iPod® music library can only be
operated by the vehicle audio controls.* iPod® and the iPhone® are a trademark of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
CAUTION
Depending on size and shape of the iPod® and iPod® cable, the console
lid may not fully close. Do not force
console lid closed as this may damage
the iPod® and iPod® cable.
Do not force the iPod® cable into the USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the iPod® cable and the
port. Make sure that the iPod® cable is
connected correctly into the USB port.
(Some iPod® cables come with a
mark as a guide. Make sure that
the mark is facing the correct direction
before inserting the iPod® cable.)
Do not locate objects near the iPod®
cable to prevent the objects from lean-
ing on the iPod® cable and the port.
Pressure from the objects may dam-
age the iPod® cable and the port.
Compatibility
The following models are available:
Third generation iPhone® (Firmware version
IOS4/4.0) Fourth generation iPhone® (Firmware version
IOS4/4.0)
Fifth generation iPod® (Firmware version 1.3)
First generation iPod Classic® (Firmware ver- sion 1.1.1 or 1.1.2PC)
Second generation iPod Classic® (Firmware version 2.0.1)
First generation iPod touch® (Firmware version 1.1.5 or 2.2.1)
Second and third generation iPod touch® (Firmware version 2.2.1 or IOS4/4.0.0)
First generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.1.3)
Second generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.1.3)
Third generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.1.2PC or 1.1.3PC)
Fourth generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.0.2 or 1.0.4)
Fifth generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0.1 or 1.0.2)
The iPod touch® may not respond quickly with
the system in some cases.
Make sure that the iPod® firmware is updated.
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Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air emits
from the defroster outlets properly and in suffi-
cient quantity when operating the heater or air
conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washers operate properly and
that the wipers do not streak.
Under hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically.
12-volt battery (for serviceable battery)*:
Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the
12-volt battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic ac-
cessories that consume battery power when
the engine is not running (Phone chargers,
GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Coolant level*: Check the coolant level when
the motor compartment is cold.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for water
or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been
parked for a short period of time. Water dripping
from the air conditioner after use is normal. If you
notice any leaks, check for the cause and have it
corrected immediately. Radiator and hoses:
Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure that
the hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or
loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan and frame. At
the end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may accu-
mulate. For additional information, see Cleaning
exterior in theAppearance and care section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
an adequate amount of fluid in the reservoir.
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