ECO mode NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual

to the USB connection port via USB cable.
INFO:
. Refer to your AUX and USB device manu-
facturer’s owner information regarding the
proper use and care of the device.
. Even when iPod or iPhone are connected to
both of the USB connection ports, the
system recognizes only one of the con-
nected iPod or iPhone at a time.
. One USB memory device or one iPod can be
operated by the voice recognition system.
When two USB memory devices are con-
nected, only one of the devices can be
operated by the voice recognition system.
“Voice recognition settings”
(page 7-23)
. Cables made by Apple Inc. should be used
to connect electronic devices marketed by
Apple Inc.
STARTING SYSTEM
The system starts when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
START-UP SCREEN
The start-up screen is displayed when the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position.
Models with NissanConnect
SMServices:
After an animated start-up screen is displayed, a
message screen will be displayed. Touch [OK]
after reading and agreeing to the message
displayed on the screen. If you do not agree to
the message, some of the functions on the
system will be disabled.
NOTE:
Do not keep the system running with the
engine or the hybrid system stopped. Doing
so may discharge the vehicle battery (12V
battery) . When you use the system, always
keep the engine or the hybrid system
running.
BASIC OPERATION
The system can be operated with the touch panel
as well as switches on the control panel, steering
wheel and the Display Commander (if so
equipped) .
This manual mainly describes the touch panel
operation.
SELECTING MENU FROM LAUNCH
BAR
Various system functions can be accessed by
touching the items on the Launch Bar
*1which
is displayed on most of the main menu screens.
(The Launch Bar does not appear on some
screens such as scrolled map screen, keyboard
screen, etc.)
Touch the keys on the Launch Bar to display the
2. Getting started
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2. Getting started
To ensure safe driving, some functions cannot be
operated or have limited operation while the
vehicle is in motion.
The on-screen text and keys for these restricted
functions will be “grayed-out” or muted and
cannot be selected while driving. In some cases,
a screen message will appear indicating a
restricted function.
Restricted functions while driving include:. Character (letter and number) input screen
. Scrolling and viewing of certain list screens
. Displaying detail information and touching
item on some information screen
. Adding/editing home location, address book
entries and current route
. Registering cellular phones
. Connecting Bluetooth
Šdevices for the first
time
. Making a call by dial number and handset
phonebook
. Setting phone, NissanConnect
SMServices
(if so equipped) , BluetoothŠfunctions, etc.
. Various other settings
These functions will become available again
when the vehicle is not in motion. Some of the destination setting functions that
become unavailable while driving can be oper-
ated by voice recognition system. Available voice
commands may differ depending on the lan-
guage setting.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
The system settings can be changed for
convenience.
SETTINGS MENU
Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar and touch a
setting item you wish to adjust.
Available setting items may vary depending on
models and specifications.
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2. Getting started
Available setting items
Setting item Action
[Display] Turns the screen off.Pushing and holding <
>
will also turn off the screen.
Push the <
>to turn the
screen back on.
[Brightness] Adjusts the brightness of the display.
[Contrast] Adjusts the contrast of the dis- play.
[Background
Color] Changes the background color
of the map screen. Select the
color mode from [Day] and
[Night].
Pushing
<
>will also
change the background color.
VOLUME AND BEEPS SETTINGS
The volume of various functions including audio,
phone, navigation voice guidance, and system
beeps can be adjusted.
1. Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Volume & Beeps].
Available setting items may vary depending on
models and specifications. Available setting items
Setting item Action
[Audio Volume] Adjusts the volume level of the
audio system.
[Guidance Vo-
lume] Adjusts the volume level of the
guidance voice and the voice
recognition system voice re-
sponses.
[Ringtone] Adjusts the volume level of the ringtone of incoming calls.
[Incoming Call]/
[Incoming Call/
Siri] Adjusts the volume level of the
incoming call or Siri.
[Outgoing Call] Adjusts the outgoing call vo- lume.
[NissanConnect
Svcs.] Adjusts the volume level of
“text-to-speech” for text mes-
saging and NissanConnect
SM
Services announcements.
[Button Beeps] Turns on/off the button beep sound and alarm for a prohib-
ited operations.
[Guidance Voice] Turns on/off the voice gui- dance.
CLOCK SETTINGS
Clock settings of the system can be changed.
1. Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [Clock].
Available setting items
Setting item Action
[On-screen
Clock]Sets the clock display on/off.
When this item is on, the clock
display appears.
[Clock Format
(24h)] Turns on/off the 24-hour display
mode. When turned off, the
clock is set to the 12-hour
mode.
[Offset (hour)] Adjusts the offset value (hour).
[Offset (min)] Adjusts the offset value (min- utes) .
[Daylight Sav-
ings Time] Turns on/off the daylight saving
time setting.
[Time Zone] Select an appropriate time zone from the list. When selecting
[Auto], the system selects the
time zone automatically.
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3. Audio system
Changing folders:
To change folders, touch [CD Menu] and touch
[Folder List].
“CD Menu” (page 3-20)
For U.S. and Canada
Turn to skip to
different folders. If no folders are found, tracks
will be skipped.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
The following operation methods are available for
rewinding and fast-forwarding the track.
Control panel operation:
. Push and hold <
>/<>.
. Touch and hold [
]/[].
Steering wheel switch operation: . Tilt and hold <
>/<>on the steering
wheel.
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the CD screen to change the
repeat mode as follows.
. CD:
[Disc] œ[1 Track] .
CD with compressed audio files:
[All] ?[1 Track] ?[1 Folder] ?[All]
Random mode
Touch [
] on the CD screen to change the
random mode as follows.
. CD:
(off) œ[Disc]
. CD with compressed audio files:
(off) ?[1 Folder] ?[All] ?(off)
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject a CD. If the CD is ejected
and left unremoved, it will be reloaded into the
slot for protection.
INFO:
The ignition switch must be placed in the ACC or
ON position in order for the CD to eject.
CD Menu
Touch [CD Menu] on the CD screen to display
the CD menu screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Playing] Touch to return to the CD screen.
[SCAN] Touch to scan the tracks on the CD. During scanning, the first
several seconds of all the tracks
will be played. Touching [SCAN]
again will cancel the scanning
mode and the CD will return to
play normally from the track
which is playing.
[Folder List]* Touch to display the folder list. Touch an item on the list to
select the folder.
Touch [
] and go back to the
previous screen to select tracks
in the folder.
Track List A list of the tracks on the CD is displayed. Touch an item on the
list to select the track.
*: Displayed only when available.
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[] Each time [] is touched, the
mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-27)
[
] Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch again to
select the previous track. Touch and
hold to rewind the current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next track. Touch and hold to fast-forward the track.
[
] Each time [] is touched, the
mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-27)
*8Track number:
Indicates the track number and the total
number of tracks.
iPod player operation
Activation and playing:
Connecting iPod to the vehicle via USB cable
will activate the iPod mode.
The iPod can also be played by selecting the
source on the audio source menu screen.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-12) Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the iPod
menu.
Touch [iPod Menu] to display the iPod menu.
Touch and select an item to play the iPod in your
preferred settings.
Skipping tracks:
To skip the tracks, push
<
>/<>, touch
[]/[] on the screen, or tilt up/down
<>/<> on the steering wheel repeatedly
until preferred track is selected.
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the button or
touching the key twice. Pushing the button or
touching the key once may only restart the
current track from the beginning.
For U.S. and Canada
Turning while a
track is playing will also skip the tracks.
Skipping items:
Touch [iPod Menu] to display the item list. Turn
(for U.S. and Ca-
nada) or <
/SOUND> (for Mexico) to
skip to different items on the list. Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
To fast-forward or rewind the track, push and
hold
<
>/<>, touch and hold []/[],
or tilt and hold <>/<>on the steering
wheel.
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the repeat
mode as follows.
(off) ?[One] ?[All] ?(off)
Random mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the random
mode as follows.
(off) ?[Songs] ?[Albums] ?(off)
INFO:
Even when iPod or iPhone are inserted into both
of the two USB connection ports, the system
recognizes only one connected iPod or iPhone at
a time.
3. Audio system
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5. Information
Menu itemResult
[SXM Stocks] To add a favorite stock, touch [Yes] to display a List of Matching Stocks. Select a
stock by performing a search or typing in the symbol. Touch [Yes] to add a stock to
the list or touch [No] to go back. Touching [Add Stock] will also allow adding a
favorite stock. Once a stock is added, it’s price, trend, and date can be viewed. Red
indicates the stock is down and green indicates the stock is up. Touch [Delete Stock]
to [Delete All] or [Delete One]. Up to 20 stocks can be saved. Only supported stocks
can be added.
[SXM Fuel Prices] [Select Fuel]Select a gas station from the list to see all of the fuel prices or to set it as a destination.
Touch [Select Fuel] to display prices for a different fuel type.
Touch [By Distance]/[By Price] to sort the list by distance or by price.
Touch [Near Dest]/[Nearby] to show a list of gas stations near the destination or near
the current location.
[By Distance]/[By Price]
[Near Dest]/[Nearby]
[SXM Movie Listings] [Nearby Theaters]Displays a list of theaters by distance. Select the theater for Theater Details such as
its location and phone number. While viewing the Theater Details, touch [Go here] for
route guidance. While viewing the list of Nearby Theaters, touch [Movies] to display a
list of movies that are playing at that theater. Select the movie to display Movie Details
including the rating, running time, and show times.
[Current Movies] Displays a list of movies that are currently playing. Touch [Details] to display Movie
Details including the rating, running time, and show times. While viewing the list of
Current Movies, select the movie to display a list of Nearby Theaters. Select the
theater for Theater Details such as its location and phone number. Touch [Movies] for
a detailed description and show times of the selected movie. Touch [Go Here] for
route guidance to the selected theater.
[Vehicle] [Energy Flow] (model with hybrid
system) Displays energy information. Touch [History] to display the Fuel Economy History
screen.
For details of the Energy Flow, refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
[Eco Drive Report] Displays the Eco Drive Report.
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5. Information
NISSANCONNECTSMSERVICES
(if so equipped)
SUBSCRIPTION TO NISSANCON-
NECT
SMSERVICES
Except for services received under Demonstra-
tion Mode, it is necessary to subscribe to
NissanConnect
SMServices in order to use the
NissanConnectSMServices. To activate Nissan-
ConnectSMServices, you can enroll via the
NissanConnectSMServices Companion App,
NissanConnectSMportal website, or it is recom-
mended you contact a NISSAN dealer.
NissanConnect
SMServices are offered by Sir-
iusXM or other third party vendors in accordance
with the terms and conditions and privacy
policies outlined in a Subscription Agreement.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Avoid operating NissanConnectSMServices in
such a way that you are distracted while driving.
Except for services provided under Demonstra-
tion Mode, a NissanConnect
SMServices Sub-
scription Agreement is required to use this
service.
Beginning on the date of purchase of your
vehicle, a trial period for the services is included
for a limited period of time. At the expiration of
the trial subscription period, your credit card will be charged and your service will automatically
renew in accordance with the terms of your
NissanConnect
SMServices Subscription Agree-
ment.
Services are dependent upon subscription en-
rollment and the telematics device being in
operative condition, cellular connection availabil-
ity, navigation map data, and GPS satellite signal
reception, which can limit the ability to reach
NissanConnect
SMServices or to receive sup-
port. The service requires a compatible GSM/
GPRS cellular network. Should the cellular
provider terminate or restrict network service,
services will not be available. Under this circum-
stance, your service may be suspended or
terminated without notice and without liability to
NISSAN, NISSAN’s third party service providers,
the underlying wireless carrier or any third party
beneficiary. In the event that a change of
telecommunications systems or services be-
comes necessary, you are solely responsible for
replacing, as well as the cost of replacing, any
equipment in the vehicle that is necessitated.
Terms and conditions of NissanConnect
SM
Services Subscription Agreement apply.
NISSANCONNECTSMSERVICES
FEATURES
NissanConnectSMServices provides various
types of information and services by connecting
your vehicle to the NissanConnect
SMServices
Data Center and NissanConnectSMServices
Response Center using the TCU (Telematics
Control Unit) installed in your vehicle.
WARNING
. Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Indivi-
duals who use a pacemaker should
contact the device manufacturer re-
garding any possible effects before
using the system.
. The TCU antenna is installed inside
the upper central part of the instru-
ment panel. An occupant should not
get any closer to the antenna than
specified by the pacemaker manu-
facturer. The radio waves from the
TCU antenna may adversely affect the
operation of the pacemaker while
using the NissanConnect
SMServices.
. Please note that the Automatic Colli-
sion Notification (ACN) service and
Emergency Calling (E-Call) function
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5. Information
— NissanConnectSMServices subscription
has expired.
— The vehicle is outside the area where the cellular network service is receivable.
— The vehicle is in a location with poor signal reception such as tunnels, under-
ground parking garages, behind buildings
or in mountainous areas.
— The line is busy.
— The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) or other systems of your vehicle are not
working properly.
— The NissanConnect
SMServices network
system is disabled.
. Information Feeds download cannot be used
when the vehicle is connected to the
NissanConnect
SMServices Data Center
and NissanConnectSMServices Response
Center.
. Communication with the NissanConnect
SM
Services Data Center is related to the data
communication mode and may cause occa-
sional difficulty in receiving signals, and the
signal receivable area may be limited com-
pared to regular mobile phones. .
You may hear clicks or experience interrup-
tions while speaking with the NissanCon-
nect
SMServices Response Specialists. This
is due to a shift in the connection zone and is
not a malfunction.
. Depending on the line used, the sound
volume may decrease. Adjust the volume as
necessary.
. Received sounds may be distorted or
ambient noise may sound like voices of a
crowd. This is due to the use of the digital
line and is not a malfunction.
. You may hear your own voice from the
speaker when talking with the NissanCon-
nect
SMServices Response Specialists due
to a network disturbance. When this occurs,
reconnect the line after a few minutes or at a
different location.
. This vehicle incorporates a communication
device that is called a TCU (Telematics
Control Unit) . The communication connec-
tion between this unit and the NissanCon-
nect
SMData Center allows for various
services. When the system connects to the
NissanConnect
SMData Center, an antenna
icon will appear in the upper right corner of
the screen. Use the service in a location
where the symbol representing good signal reception appears on the screen.
: When the signal reception is good
: When the signal reception is bad
. NissanConnect
SMServices uses the TCU
(Telematics Control Unit) . Even if the signal
strength bar of the in-vehicle data commu-
nication module indicates good reception,
connection to the NissanConnect
SMData
Center may be disabled. This does not
indicate a malfunction. Operate the system
again after a few minutes.
NISSANCONNECTSMSERVICES
MENUS
With the NissanConnectSMServices, various
information can be received and displayed on the
screen. The information can also be announced
by the system.
1. Touch [Info] on the Launch Bar.
2. Touch [NissanConnect Services].
3. Select an item from the NissanConnect
SM
Services menu screens.
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4. Touch a preferred events from the list tocheck the detailed information and the map.
Displaying urgent traffic information
When an urgent event is found around the
current vehicle location, a message pops up
automatically on the touch screen display with a
voice announcement.
The message includes the icon, event type, event
information and the direct distance from the
current location to the event.
INFO:
. Urgent traffic information is displayed re-
gardless of whether [Use Traffic Info] func-
tion is on or off.
“Traffic information setting”
(page 6-48)
. When there are multiple urgent events, the
event with the shortest direct distance from
the current location is displayed.
. If the urgent event is on the recommended
route, and if a detour is found, the detour
route notification screen is displayed when
the vehicle approaches the detour point.
Traffic information on map
With a subscription to SiriusXM Traffic service,
traffic information is displayed on both 2D map
and Birdview
TMmap screen.“Notes on SiriusXM Traffic information”
(page 5-20)
Screen information
*1Road conditions
Free Flow: Green arrow
Moderate traffic: Yellow arrow
Heavy traffic: Red arrow
Section affected by serious traffic event:
Purple arrow
*2Traffic information icon:
If a route is not already set, all of the traffic
information icons on the map screen are
displayed in color. When a route is already
set, the icons on the route are displayed in
color, and the icons outside the route are
displayed in gray.
: Accident
: Closed road
: Information
: Road work
: Slippery road
: Weather
: Incident
*3Traffic indicator:
Displays the reception condition of traffic
information transmitted from the provider.
When reception condition of traffic infor-
mation transmitted from the provider is not
detected, the traffic indicator will be
“grayed-out”.
6. Navigation
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Audio Command (for U.S. and Canada)
1st Command 2nd Command 3rd Command Action
AudioPlay
AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the last played station.
FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the last played station.
SXM Turns to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.
CD Turns on the CD, selecting the last played mode.
USB Turns on the USB, selecting the last played mode.
iPod Turns on the iPod, selecting the last played mode.
Bluetooth Audio Turns on the Bluetooth
ŠAudio, selecting the last played mode.
AUX Turns on the AUX audio, selecting the last played mode.
Play AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the last played station.
Play FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the last played station.
Play SXM Turns to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.
Play CD Turns on the CD, selecting the last played mode.
Play USB Turns on the USB, selecting the last played mode.
Play iPod Turns on the iPod, selecting the last played mode.
Play Bluetooth Audio Turns on the Bluetooth
ŠAudio, selecting the last played mode.
Play AUX Turns on the AUX audio, selecting the last played mode.
AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the last played station.
FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the last played station.
SXM Turns to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio band, selecting the channel last played.
7. Voice recognition
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