key NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual
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1. Introduction
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual uses special words, symbols, icons
and illustrations organized by function.
Please refer to the following items and familiarize
yourself with them.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To 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 mod-
erate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
NOTE:
Indicates items that help you understand
and maximize the performance of your
vehicle. If ignored, they may lead to a
malfunction or poor performance.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS
INFO:
This indicates information that is necessary for
efficient use of your vehicle or accessories.
Reference page:
This indicates the title and page that you should
refer to.
<> :
Indicates a button on the control panel.
[]:
This indicates a key/item displayed on the
screen.
Voice Command:
This indicates an operation by voice command.
SCREEN ILLUSTRATIONS
. The illustrations in this manual are represen-
tatives of various models and may not be
identical with the design and specifications
of your vehicle.
. Icons and menu items displayed on the
screen may be abbreviated or omitted from
the screen illustrations when appropriate.
The omitted icons and menu items are
described as dotted lines as illustrated.
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*6Touch screen display:
Various information and operation menus
are displayed on the liquid crystal display.
Touch keys and icons on the screen for
operation.
“Touch panel operation” (page 2-11)
*7Map data card slot:
The slot is for the map data SD card
provided with your vehicle. To eject the SD
card, open the lid and push the SD card in
and then release.
“Map data” (page 6-66)
*8<>/<>:
In audio operation, selecting and fast-
forwarding/rewinding tracks as well as radio
station/channel scanning can be performed.
“3. Audio system”
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2. Getting started
CONTROL PANEL (for Mexico)
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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
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![NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual INFO:
Pushing <MENU> will also display the HOME
MENU screen.
Map
Touching [Map] on the Launch Bar will display
the map of the current vehicle location.
INFO:
Pushing <MAP> will also display the map
sc NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual INFO:
Pushing <MENU> will also display the HOME
MENU screen.
Map
Touching [Map] on the Launch Bar will display
the map of the current vehicle location.
INFO:
Pushing <MAP> will also display the map
sc](/img/5/539/w960_539-22.png)
INFO:
Pushing
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![NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual .Vertical scrolling
*1Touch []or[] to scroll the message or
list one item at a time.
Touch [
]or[] to skip to the next page.
*2Indicates the total number of items in the list
and the entry number of t NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual .Vertical scrolling
*1Touch []or[] to scroll the message or
list one item at a time.
Touch [
]or[] to skip to the next page.
*2Indicates the total number of items in the list
and the entry number of t](/img/5/539/w960_539-24.png)
.Vertical scrolling
*1Touch []or[] to scroll the message or
list one item at a time.
Touch [
]or[] to skip to the next page.
*2Indicates the total number of items in the list
and the entry number of the selected item. .
Scrolling list by selecting alphabet
*1Touch one of the alphabetical keys to scroll
the list to the section of the list that begins
with the letter selected.
Alphabetical scrolling with Display
Commander (if so equipped):
To operate the alphabetical keys for alpha- betical scrolling with the Display Comman-
der, slide the slide switch to the left so that
the alphabetical keys can be selected by
rotating the center dial. Slide the slide switch
rightward to return to operate the list.
INFO:
Depending on the screens, swiping on the touch
screen can scroll pages vertically or horizontally.
ADJUSTING SETTINGS
Touch adjustment keys, such as [-]/[+], etc., to
adjust each item. Each time a key is touched, the
indicator moves along the bar.
For items with [ON] indicator, touch the menu
item to turn on/off the setting. The indicator light
will turn on when the setting is turned on.
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2. Getting started
HOW TO INPUT LETTERS AND
NUMBERS
Basic operations to enter letters and numbers
are explained here.
Character and number input screens vary
depending on the conditions.
Alphabet input screen
*1Entered characters are displayed.
*2Touch to delete the last character entered.
Touch and hold to delete all the characters
entered.
*3Touch to change the type of keyboard.
[A-Z]: Displays alphabet input screen.
[
]: Displays symbol input screen.
[123]: Displays number input screen.
*4Touch to switch between the uppercase
and lowercase character input screen.
*5Touch to enter a space.
*6Touch to enter a character.
*7Touch to confirm the entry.
INFO:
. Push
character entered. Push and hold the button
to delete all the characters entered.
. For Mexico:
Searching with two or more words is
possible by touching [AND] between key-
words.
Number input screen
*1Entered characters are displayed.
*2Touch to delete the last number entered.
Touch and hold to delete all the characters
entered.
*3Touch to enter a number.
*4Touch to confirm the entry.
HOW TO VIEW AND OPERATE
HOME MENU SCREEN
Push
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*1Shortcut icons:
Icons for frequently used menu items can be
placed on the HOME MENU screens as
Shortcuts. Shortcuts of navigation, informa-
tion, phone, audio and setting menus are
available.
*2Widget:
Useful information such as audio, weather,
clock, etc. can be displayed as Widgets.
Depending on the contents, keys in the box
can be touched for operations.
INFO:
The HOME MENU screen can be edited.
“Customizing HOME MENU screen”
(page 2-16)
Default menus:
The following Shortcuts and Widgets are set to
be displayed as default on the HOME MENU
screen.
Available Shortcuts and Widgets may vary
depending on models and specifications. For U.S. and Canada
Shortcuts/Widgets Content
[Home] Page 6-20
[Apple CarPlay] Page 5-21
[Previous Destinations] Page 6-21
[Call History] Page 4-4
[Audio Information] Page 3-12
[SXM Traffic] Page 5-2
[SXM Fuel Prices] Page 5-2
[SXM Sports] Page 5-2
[SXM Stocks] Page 5-2
[SXM Weather] Page 5-2
[Edit Menu] Page 2-16
[Digital Clock] Digital clock is dis-
played.
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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) , Bluetooth Šfunctions, 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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![NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual 3. Audio system
The radio screen can be viewed and operated on
the touch screen display.
*1[AM Menu]/[FM Menu]/[SXM Menu] (for
U.S. and Canada):
[AM Menu]/[FM Menu] (for Mexico):
Touch to display the NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Nissan Connect Navigation Manual 3. Audio system
The radio screen can be viewed and operated on
the touch screen display.
*1[AM Menu]/[FM Menu]/[SXM Menu] (for
U.S. and Canada):
[AM Menu]/[FM Menu] (for Mexico):
Touch to display the](/img/5/539/w960_539-47.png)
3. Audio system
The radio screen can be viewed and operated on
the touch screen display.
*1[AM Menu]/[FM Menu]/[SXM Menu] (for
U.S. and Canada):
[AM Menu]/[FM Menu] (for Mexico):
Touch to display the radio menu screen.
“Radio Menu” (page 3-16)
*2[Source]:
Touch to display the audio source screen to
select the other audio source.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-12)
*3Preset number:
A preset number is displayed if the current
frequency is stored as a preset station or
channel (if so equipped) .
*4Audio source indicator:
Indicates the currently selected audio
source.
*5Reception information display:
Reception information currently available
such as frequency, station, or channel (if
so equipped) name, etc. are displayed.
*6Turn direction indicator:
When a route to the destination is set,
turning direction and the distance to the
next turn is displayed.
*7TAG indicator (for U.S.):
TAG indicator is displayed if the iTunes
Tagging information exists in the HD broad-
cast receiving.
“Radio Menu” (page 3-16)
*8Preset list:
To listen to a preset station, touch the
corresponding key in the preset list. Touch [
< ] or [ > ] to scroll the preset list. Touch and
hold one of the keys in the preset list to store
the station or channel (if so equipped)
currently tuned to.
“Presetting” (page 3-15)
*9Mode indicator (for U.S.):
On AM and FM screens, HD Radio icon will
appear when HD mode setting is turned on.
“Radio Menu” (page 3-16)
“Live” will appear when in ballgame mode
during reception of the HD broadcast.
INFO:
. An icon indicating the signal strength ap-
pears on the SXM screen.
. HD Radio (for U.S.) reception needs to be
activated to receive HD Radio broadcasts.
This enables you to receive radio broadcasts
digitally (where available) , providing a better quality sound with clear reception. When this
feature is not activated or HD Radio broad-
casts are not available, you will receive
analog radio (AM/FM) broadcasts.
“Radio Menu” (page 3-16)
Radio operation (for U.S. and Canada)
Radio activation and band selection:
To listen to the radio, turn on the audio system
and select a preferred radio band on the audio
source menu screen.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-12)
INFO:
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
Tuning:
To tune to stations/channels manually, turn
station is selected.
Seek tuning:
Tilt and hold <
>/<>on the steering
wheel to seek up/down to the next receivable
broadcast station or channel.
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