NISSAN MAXIMA 2009 Owner´s Manual

6. Move the shift selector to R (Reverse) .
7. Adjust the mirror to the desired viewing po-
sition for backing up by operating the out-
side mirror control switch.
8. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch 1 or 2 selected in
step 3.
●The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected mirror position is stored in the se-
lected memory (1 or 2) .
9. Place the outside mirror control switch to the
R (right) position. Repeat the above proce-
dure to adjust the right mirror position and
store in the selected memory.
●When the driver’s seat, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors are not in
the memorized position, the outside mirror
will move with the initial tilt-down angle.Confirming memory storage
●Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 seconds.
When the memory has stored the position,
the indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
●If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory storage function will
be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector to the P (Park) position,
then:
●Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or
●Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) .
The driver’s seat, steering column, and outside
mirrors will move to the memorized position with
the indicator light blinking, and then the light will
stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and automatic operation steering column will au-
tomatically move when the shift selector is in the
P (Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position when the driver’s door is
closed and the ignition switch is pushed.
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The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. See “Comfort & Convenience settings” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section of this manual.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
●When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) .
●When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.●When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
●When the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
●When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
●When the shift selector is moved from P
(Park) to any other position.
●When the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.
The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled for vehicles with naviga-
tion system. See “Comfort & Convenience set-
tings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section of this
manual.
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Control panel buttons — color screen without
Navigation System (if so equipped)..................4-2
How to use the NISSAN controller...............4-3
How to select menus on the screen..............4-4
How to use the STATUS button..................4-4
How to use the INFO button.....................4-5
How to use the SETTING button.................4-7
OFF button.............................4-14
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-14
How to use the NISSAN controller..............4-15
How to use the touch screen...................4-16
Start-up screen...............................4-17
How to select menus on the screen.............4-18
How to use the STATUS button.................4-18
How to use the INFO button....................4-18
How to use the SETTING button................4-22
OFF button.............................4-28
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)..................4-28
How to read the displayed lines.................4-29
How to park with predicted course lines..........4-29
Difference between predicted and actual
distances.....................................4-31
How to adjust the screen.......................4-33
Operating tips.................................4-33Vents...........................................4-34
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-36
Automatic operation...........................4-37
Manual operation..............................4-37
Operating tips.................................4-38
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-39
Automatic operation...........................4-40
Manual operation..............................4-40
Operating tips.................................4-41
Rear seat air conditioner (if so equipped)............4-42
Controls......................................4-42
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-43
Audio system....................................4-43
Radio........................................4-43
FM radio reception............................4-43
AM radio reception............................4-44
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-44
Audio operation precautions....................4-44
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped) . . .....................4-51
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped) . . .....................4-57
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped).........................4-65
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CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation
(if so equipped)...............................4-70
iPod* Player Operation (if so equipped).........4-73
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system
(if so equipped)...............................4-74
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning......4-83
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-84
Rear audio controls (if so equipped).............4-86
Antenna......................................4-87
Car phone or CB radio............................4-87
BluetoothHands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-88
Regulatory Information.........................4-89
Using the system..............................4-90
Control buttons...............................4-92
Getting started................................4-92
List of voice commands........................4-94
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode.................4-100
Troubleshooting guide........................4-102
BluetoothHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-103Regulatory Information........................4-105
Voice commands.............................4-105
Pairing procedure............................4-105
Phonebook..................................4-107
Making a call.................................4-108
Receiving a call..............................4-109
During a call.................................4-110
Ending a call.................................4-111
Phone setting................................4-111
Call volume..................................4-113
NISSAN Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped).................................4-114
NISSAN Voice Recognition Standard Mode.....4-114
Using the system.............................4-117
Before Starting...............................4-117
Giving voice commands.......................4-117
NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate
Command Mode.............................4-125
Using the system.............................4-132
Speaker Adaptation Function..................4-134
Troubleshooting guide........................4-137
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WARNING
●Positioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
●Do not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
●Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
●In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
1. STATUS button (P. 4-4)
2. INFO button (P. 4-5)
3. NISSAN controller (P. 4-3)
4.
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-14)5. BRIGHT + (brightness control) button
6. BRIGHT – (brightness control) button
7.
BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
8. SETTING button (P. 4-7)
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CAUTION
●The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
●To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
●Do not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.
By selecting this key, you can proceed to the next
function.
HOW TO USE THE NISSAN
CONTROLLER
Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Select an item on the display
using the main directional buttons
2or the
center dial
3. Then press the ENTER button1
to select the item or perform the action.
The BACK button
4has two functions:
●Go back to the previous display (cancel) .
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If you press the BACK button4during setup,
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
●Finish setup.
In some screens pressing the BACK button
4
accepts the changes made during setup.
HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-
play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-
tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different
areas on the screen provide you with important
information. See the following for details.
1. Header:
Shows the path used to get to the current
screen (for example, press the SETTING
button > then select the “Audio” key) .
2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Bass, etc.) .3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:
Shows that the NISSAN controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Screen Count:
Shows the number of menu selections avail-
able for that screen (for example, 5/6) .
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Adjusts audio volume
based on vehicle speed) .
HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system and fuel consumption, press the STATUS
button.
The following information will appear when the
STATUS button is pressed:
Audio→Audio and climate control system→
Audio, climate control temperature settings, av-
erage fuel economy and distance to empty→
Audio
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HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button. The display screen
shows vehicle information for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen should be a
guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
Fuel economy
Press the INFO button then select the “Fuel
Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and
press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel
Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy
Record.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to (*) .NOTE:
●If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position may con-
tinue to be displayed.
●When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km)
The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based
on fuel consumption since the last reset. The
display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3 mi
(500 m) . After a reset or connecting the battery
cables, the display might show (**.*) .
Resetting fuel economy
The average fuel economy calculation can be
reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the
“Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset” key
using the NISSAN controller and press the EN-
TER button.
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Fuel economy record
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key, then select the “View” key using
the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER
button.
The average fuel consumption history will be
displayed in a graph form along with the average
fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.Maintenance items
Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte-
nance” key using the NISSAN controller and
press the ENTER button; the maintenance infor-
mation will be displayed on the screen.Changing the maintenance interval
Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using
the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER
button to display the screen to change the main-
tenance interval.
Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN control-
ler and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN
controller to change the maintenance interval; to
accept the changes press the BACK button.
Resetting the maintenance interval
To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi
(km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using the
NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button.
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Displaying the maintenance notice re-
minder
Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press
the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION automatically at the set mainte-
nance interval. The indicator light will illuminate
when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au-
tomatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:
●The vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.●The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition the next time the vehicle will be driven.
To return to the previous display after the MAIN-
TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met:
●The “Reset” key is selected.
●The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to
OFF (indicator light not illuminated) .
●The maintenance interval is set again.HOW TO USE THE SETTING
BUTTON
When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET-
TINGS screen will appear on the display. You can
select and/or adjust several functions, features
and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use
the NISSAN controller to select each item to be
set and press the ENTER button.
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