NISSAN MAXIMA 2003 A33 / 5.G Navigation Manual

Thank you for purchasing a NISSAN automo-
bile. This user’s manual is for the navigation
system only .
Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe
operation of the navigation system.

Please read your vehicle’s owner’s manual
first.

Do not remove this manual from the vehicle
when selling this vehicle. The next user of
this navigation system may need the
manual.

Because of possible specification changes,
parts of this manual may not apply to your
vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right
to change specifications or design at any
time without notice.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1-1
HOW DOES THE NISSAN NAVIGA TION SYSTEM WORK?............................. 2-1
WHA T FEA TURES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE NISSAN NAVIGA TION SYSTEM? .... 3-1
HOW DO I OPERA TE THE NISSAN NAVIGA TION SYSTEM? .......................... 4-1
HOW DO I PROGRAM A DESTINA TION?................................................. 5-1
HOW DO I USE THE POINT OF INTEREST (POI)FEA TURE? ......................... 6-1
HOW DO I USE THE ADDRESS BOOK FEA TURE? ...................................... 7-1
HOW DO I USE THE AVOID AREA FEA TURE? .......................................... 8-1
HOW DO I USE THE AUTOMA TIC REROUTING FEA TURE? ........................... 9-1
HOW DO I USE THE VOICE GUIDANCE FEA TURE? ................................... 10-1
HOW DO I ADJUST THE DISPLA Y? ..................................................... 11-1
HOW DO I OPERA TE THE AUTOMA TIC TEMPERA TURE CONTROLS? ............. 12-1
HOW DO I OPERA TE THE AUDIO SYSTEM? ........................................... 13-1
INFORMA TION ON MAP DA T A DISCS .................................................. 14-1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................. 15-1
INDEX ........................................................................................ 16-1

1 INTRODUCTION
How to use this manual .............................. 1-2
For safe opera tion ................................. 1-2
Reference symbols ................................. 1-2
Safety note................................................... 1-2

HOW TO USE THIS
MANU AL
This manual uses special words and icons, or-
ganized by function. Please refer to the follow-
ing items and familiarize yourself with them.
The display and control panel are combined for
Pathfinder model navigation system.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury . T o avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely .
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. T o avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed carefully .
NOTE:
This indicates an item to help you under-
stand the maximum performance of your
vehicle. If ignored, it may lead to a
breakdown or poor performance.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS
INFO:
This indicates information necessary for effi-
cient use of your vehicle or accessories.DESTbutton
This is a button on the control panel.
Viewkey
This is a select key on the screen. By se-
lecting this key you can proceed to the
next function.
SAFETY NOTE
This system is primarily designed to help you
reach your destination, and also performs other
functions as outlined in this manual. However ,
you, the driver , must use the system safely and
properly . Information concerning road condi-
tions, traffic signs and the availability of ser-
vices may not always be up-to-date.The sys-
tem is not a substitute for safe, proper ,
and legal driving.
Before using the navigation system, please
read the following safety information. Always
use the system as outlined in this manual.
INTRODUCTION
1-2

WARNING

When the driver operates the navi-
gation system or uses the joystick
(screen function), first park the ve-
hicle in a safe place and set the
parking brake. Using the system
while driving can distract the
driver and may result in a serious
accident. Destinations cannot be
set while the vehicle is in motion.

Do not rely on voice guidance
alone. Always be sure that all driv-
ing maneuvers may be made le-
gally and safely to avoid an acci-
dent.

Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electrical
shock.

Do not use this system if you no-
tice any malfunction such as a fro-
zen screen or lack of sound. Con-
tinued use of the system may re-
sult in accident, fire, or electrical
shock.

In case you notice any foreign ob-
ject in the system hardware or
spilled liquid, or notice smoke or
a smell coming from it, stop using
the system immediately and con-
tact your nearest NISSAN dealer .
Ignoring such conditions may lead
to accidents, fire, or electrical
shock.
NOTE:
Some states/provinces may have laws
limiting the use of video screens while
driving. Use this system only where le-
gal.
INTRODUCTION
1-3

2 HOW DOES THE NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
Wha t is a naviga tion system?..................... 2-2
About the naviga tion system ................ 2-2
Wha t is GPS (Global Positioning
System)? .................................................... 2-2
Accuracy of positioning.......................... 2-2
Positioning adjustment........................... 2-3
Receiving signals from GPS sa tellites ... 2-3
Displa y of GPS informa tion ................... 2-3
Det ailed map coverage areas (MCA) for the
naviga tion system ....................................... 2-4

WHA T IS A NA VIGA TION
SYSTEM?
ABOUT THE NAVIGATION SYS-
TEM
This navigation system combines the data ob-
tained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and
from GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites to calculate the current location of the ve-
hicle. This position is then displayed on the
screen, allowing route guidance to a destina-
tion.
WHA T IS GPS (GLOBAL PO-
SITIONING SYSTEM)?
GPS is a system developed and operated by the
U.S. government, covering the entire globe.
This navigation system receives three or more
different radio signals from NAVST AR (GPS
satellites), orbiting the earth 13,049 miles
(21,000 km) above ground. The data from dif-
ferent sets of signals will be trigonometrically
calculated to obtain the position of the vehicle.INFO:
The tracking center in the US, controls signals
transmitted from GPS satellites. This control
sometimes results in reduced accuracy or no
signal received at all.
ACCURACY OF POSITIONING
The color of the GPS Indicatoron the up-
per left corner of the screen indicates position-
ing as follows:

Green: When positioning is possible and
accurate

Y ellow: When positioning is possible but
not accurate

Gray: When positioning is not possible
INV0255
HOW DOES THE NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
2-2

INFO:
For approximately 3 or 4 minutes after system
startup, the GPS indicator
remains gray ,
even if accurate positioning is possible.
POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT
When the system judges that the vehicle po-
sition information is not accurate based on ve-
hicle speed and gyro sensor data calculations,
the system will adjust the vehicle position in-
formation using GPS signals.
RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM
GPS SATELLITES
Sometimes, satellite reception is weak. The fol-
lowing are places where signals tend to be
weak:

Inside tunnels and parking lots in buildings

Areas with numerous tall buildings

Under multi-layered highways

In a dense forestVehicles in these areas may not receive GPS
signals (Indicator color: gray).
INFO:
The antenna for GPS is located in the instru-
ment panel inside the vehicle.Do not place
any object, especially mobile phones or
transceivers, on the instrument panel.
Because the strength of the GPS signals is ap-
proximately one billionth of that of TV waves;
phones and transceivers will decrease the
strength or may totally disrupt the signals.
DISPLAY OF GPS INFORMA-
TION
This system displays GPS information.
Please refer to “GPS information display” on
page 11-12.NOTE:
The navigation system does not take
driving in carpool lanes into consider-
ation for the guidance.
HOW DOES THE NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM WORK?
2-3