information NISSAN QASHQAI 2018 Owner´s Manual

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played. The track plays at an increased
speed while rewinding or fast forwarding.
When the button is released, the track
returns to normal play speed.
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Scrolling menus:
While navigating long lists of artists,
albums or songs in the music menu, it is
possible to scroll the list by the first
character in the name. To activate char-
acter indexing, touch the “A-Z” key in the
upper right corner of the screen. Turn the
ENTER AUDIO/TUNE·SCROLL dial to
choose the number or letter to jump to
in the list and then push the ENTER
AUDIO/TUNE·SCROLL dial.
If no character is selected after a few
seconds, the display returns to normal.
Bluetooth® streaming audio
If you have a compatible Bluetooth®
audio device that is capable of playing
audio files, the device can be connected
to the vehicle’s audio system so that the
audio files on the device play through the
vehicle’s speakers.
Regulatory information:
Bluetooth® trademark:
Bluetooth® is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to Robert
Bosch GmbH.

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORT
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate the USB device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If
distracted you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing a USB device tilted or upside-
down into the port may damage
the port. Make sure that the USB
device is connected correctly to
the USB connection port.
. Do not grab the USB connection
port cover (if so equipped) when
pulling a USB device out of the
port. This could damage the port
and the cover.
. Do not leave a USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.
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The USB connection port is located on
the lower part of the instrument panel.
Insert USB memory or iPod® connector
into this port.

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AUX (Auxiliary) INPUT JACK
The AUX input jack is located on the lower
part of the instrument panel. The AUX
input jack accepts any standard analog
audio input such as from a portable
cassette tape/CD player, MP3 player or
laptop computer.
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1. Menu control buttons/OK button
2. Volume control buttons
3. Tuning buttons
4. Back button
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using
the controls on the steering wheel.
Menu control buttons/OK button
Push the/buttons to switch the
vehicle information display to audio
mode. Push the OK button until the
preferred available audio source is se-
lected.
Volume control buttons
Push the + or − button to increase or
decrease the volume.
Tuning buttons (models
without navigation system)
Availability of functions may vary depend-
ing on the media and device.
AM and FM radio:
. Push the
/button for less than
1.5 seconds to select the next or the
previous preset station.
. Push the
/button for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down
to the next station.
SXM operation (if so equipped):
. Push the
/button for less than
1.5 seconds to select the next or the
previous preset channel.
. Push the
/button for more
than 1.5 seconds to select the next or
the previous available channel.
iPod®:
. Push the
/button for less than
1.5 seconds to select the next or the
previous track.
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This vehicle is equipped with smartphone
Integration technology. This allows many
compatible smartphone applications to
be displayed and easily controlled
through the vehicle’s touch screen.
NOTE:
A compatible smartphone and registra-
tion is required to use mobile applica-
tions or to access connected features of
certain vehicle applications.
REGISTERING WITH NISSANCON-
NECTSMMOBILE APPS
To use the smartphone Integration fea-
ture, it is necessary for the user to
register. In order to register, visit the
NissanConnect
SMwebsite and sign up or
create an account through the prompts
on the NissanConnect
SMMobile Apps.
Once registered, download the Nissan-
Connect
SMMobile Apps from your com-
patible phone’s application download
source and then log into the application.
If you already have an account created
through the App, please log in.
NissanConnect
SMwebsite:
For U.S.
www.nissanusa.com/connect/
For Canada
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect (English)
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr (French)
CONNECT PHONE
To use this feature, a compatible smart-
phone must be connected via Bluetooth®
or USB connection port to the vehicle. For
more information on connecting your
phone, see “Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System (models with navigation
system)” (P.4-93).
NOTE:
.
For iPhone®, NissanConnect
SMMo-
bile Apps REQUIRES the phone to be
plugged in via USB connection port.
. For Android phones, NissanCon-
nect
SMMobile Apps REQUIRES the
phone to be paired via Bluetooth®.
APPLICATION DOWNLOAD
Once connected, the NissanConnectSM
Mobile Apps will search your phone to
determine which compatible applications
are currently installed. The user will then
choose which apps they want to bring
into their vehicle from the list of apps
within the “Manage My Apps” section of
the NissanConnect
SMMobile Apps on
their smartphone. The vehicle will then
download the in-vehicle interface for
each of these compatible applications.
Once downloaded, the user can access
their selected smartphone applications
through the vehicle touch screen. For more information on application avail-
ability see NissanConnect
SMwebsite.
NissanConnectSMwebsite:
For U.S.
www.nissanusa.com/connect/
For Canada
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect (English)
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr
(French)
NISSANCONNECTSMMOBILE APPS
SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION (if so
equipped)

NissanConnectSMServices is a suite of
telematics tools that provide emergency
preparedness, remote access, customiz-
able alerts and convenience services. This
feature is an option on navigation system
equipped vehicles. For additional infor-
mation, refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.GENERAL INFORMATION
Apple Siri® Eyes Free personal assistant
can be accessed from the vehicle. Siri®
Eyes Free can be accessed in Siri® Eyes
Free mode to reduce user distraction. In
this mode, Siri® Eyes Free is available for
interaction by voice control. After con-
necting a compatible Apple device by
using Bluetooth®, Siri® Eyes Free can be
activated using the
button on the
steering wheel.
Siri® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
INFO:
. Some Siri® Eyes Free functions, such
as opening apps, may not be available
during driving.
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible. Close the windows
to eliminate the surrounding noises
(traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.),
which may prevent the system from
recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.
. For functions that can be used in Siri®
Eyes Free, please refer to the Apple
website.
REQUIREMENTS
Siri® is available on the iPhone® 4S or
later. Devices released before iPhone® 4S
are not supported by the Siri® Eyes Free
system.
Visit www.apple.com/ios/siri for details
about device compatibility.
Siri® must be enabled on the phone.
Please check phone settings.
If the device has a lock screen, Siri® must
be accessible from the lock screen. Please
check phone settings.
For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
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NISSANCONNECTSMSERVICES (if
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vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to
the in-vehicle phone module, no other
phone connecting procedure is required.
Your phone is automatically connected
with the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position with the previously con-
nected cellular phone turned on and
carried in the vehicle.
NOTE:
Some devices require the user to accept
connections to other Bluetooth® de-
vices. If your phone does not connect
automatic ally to the system, consult
the phone’s owner’s manual for details
on device operation.
You can connect up to five different
Bluetooth® cellular phones to the in-
vehicle phone module. However, you can
talk on only one cellular phone at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following
notes.
.Set up the wireless connection be-
tween a compatible cellular phone
and the in-vehicle phone module be-
fore using the Hands-Free Phone
System. .
Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phones may not be recognized by
the in-vehicle phone module. Please
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a re-
commended phone list.
. You will not be able to use a hands-
free phone under the following condi-
tions:
— Your vehicle is outside of the cel-
lular service area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal;
such as in a tunnel, in an under-
ground parking garage, near a tall
building or in a mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed.
. When the radio wave condition is not
ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it
may be difficult to hear the other
person’s voice during a call.
. Do not place the cellular phone in an
area surrounded by metal or far away
from the in-vehicle phone module to
prevent tone quality degradation and
wireless connection disruption.
. While a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
nection, the battery power of the
cellular phone may discharge quicker
than usual. The Bluetooth® Hands- Free Phone System cannot charge
cellular phones.
. If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System seems to be malfunctioning,
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for trou-
bleshooting help.
. Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a
different location may reduce or elim-
inate the noise.
. Refer to the cellular phone owner’s
manual regarding the telephone
charges, cellular phone antenna and
body, etc.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
.CAUTION: To maintain compliance
with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines,
use only the supplied antenna. Un-
authorized antenna, modification, or
attachments could damage the trans-
mitter and may violate FCC regula-
tions.
. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence and

2) this device must accept any inter-ference, including interference
that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
IC Regulatory information
.Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.
. This Class B digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian In-
terference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.
Bluetooth® trademark
Bluetooth® is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
and licensed to Visteon Cor-
poration.
USING THE SYSTEM
The voice recognition system allows
hands-free operation of the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System.
If the vehicle is in motion, some com-
mands may not be available so full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
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Control buttons and microphone
Control buttons:
The control buttons for the Bluetooth®
Hands- Free Phone System are located on
the steering wheel.
1. Volume control buttons
2. Menu control buttons/OK button
While using the voice recognition sys-
tem, push the
/buttons to
manually control the phone system.
3.
button
Push the
button to initiate a voice
recognition operation session or an-
swer an incoming call.
INFO:
If the “Siri” on the Bluetooth® settings
menu is set to “Short Press”, pushing
and holding the
button initiates a
voice recognition operation session
for Hands-Free Phone operation. (See
“Bluetooth® settings” (P.4-92).)
You can also use the
button to
interrupt the system feedback and
give a command at once. See “Giving
voice commands” (P.4-87) in this sec-
tion for more information.
4.
button
Push the
button to reject the call.
While the voice recognition system is
active, push and hold the
button
to quit the voice recognition system at
any time.
Microphone:
Microphone is located near the map
lights.
Manual control:
While using the Voice Recognition system,
it is also possible to select menu options
manually by using the steering wheel
controls instead of speaking voice com-
mands. To activate the manual control
mode, push the
button on the steer-
ing wheel to access the phone menu and
then push the menu control buttons.
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Giving voice commands
To operate voice recognition, push and
release thebutton located on the
steering wheel. After the tone sounds,
speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the
microphone, and voice feedback is given
when the command is accepted.
. If you need to hear the available
commands for the current menu
again, say “Help” and the system will
repeat them.
. If a command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Command not
recognized. Please try again.” Make
sure the command is said exactly as
prompted by the system and repeat
the command in a clear voice.
. If you want to go back to the previous
command, you can say “Go back” or
“Correction” any time the system is
waiting for a response.
. You can cancel a command when the
system is waiting for a response by
saying, “Cancel” or “Quit”. The system
announces “Cancel” or “Quit” and ends
the voice recognition operation ses-
sion. You can also push and hold the
button on the steering wheel at
any time to end the voice recognition
operation session. Whenever the voice recognition operation session is can-
celled, a double beep is played to
indicate you have exited the system.
. If you want to adjust the volume of the
voice feedback, push the volume con-
trol buttons on the steering wheel
while being provided with feedback.
You can also use the Power/VOL dial
on the control panel.
Voice Prompt Interrupt:
In most cases you can interrupt the voice
feedback to speak the next command by
pushing the
button on the steering
wheel. After interrupting the system, wait
for a beep before speaking your com-
mand.
One Shot Call:
To use the system faster, you may speak
the second level commands with the
main menu command on the main menu.
For example, push the
button and
after the tone say, “Call Redial”.
Operating tips:
To get the best performance out of the
voice recognition system, observe the
following:
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible. Close the windows
to eliminate surrounding noises (traf-
fic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from
recognizing voice commands cor-
rectly.
. Wait until the tone sounds before
speaking a command. Otherwise, the
command will not be received prop-
erly.
. Start speaking a command within five
seconds after the tone sounds.
. Speak in a natural voice without
pausing between words.
Voice commands
Voice commands can be used to operate
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem. Push the
button to bring up the
phone command menu. The available
options are:
. Call
. Phonebook
. Recent Calls
. Messaging (if available)
. Select Phone
Call:
For more information on the “Call” com-
mand, see “Making a call” (P.4-89).
Phonebook:
The following commands are available
under “Phonebook”:
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.(A Name)
Say a name in the phonebook to bring
up a list of options for that phonebook
entry. The system will say the name it
interpreted based on the voice com-
mand provided. If the name is incor-
rect, say “Correction” to hear another
name.
Once the correct phonebook entry is
identified, say “Dial” to dial the number
or “Send Text” to send a text message
to that number. Say “Record Name” to
record a name for the phonebook
entry. Say “Delete Recording” to delete
a recorded name for the phonebook
entry.
. List Names
Speak this command to have the
system list the names in the phone-
book one by one alphabetically. Say
“Dial” to dial the number of the current
name or “Send Text” to send a text
message to that number. Say “Next
Entry” or “Previous Entry” to move
through the list alphabetically. Say
“Record Name” to record a name for
the current phonebook entry. Say
“Delete Recording” to delete a re-
corded name for the current phone-
book entry.
. Transfer Entry
This command can be used to trans- fer multiple contacts at a time. To
enable manual contact transfer cap-
ability, set “Phonebook Download” to
“Off” in the Setting menu. The ability to
transfer contacts via the OPP Blue-
tooth® profile depends on your mobile
phone. For additional information, re-
fer to your phone’s owner’s manual.
. Delete Entry
Speak this command to delete an
entry in the phonebook. Choose an
entry to delete by speaking the de-
sired name or say “List Names”.
Recent Calls:
The following commands are available
under “Recent Calls”:
. Incoming Calls
Speak this command to list the last
five incoming calls to the vehicle. If the
call is from an entry in the phonebook,
the name will be displayed. Otherwise,
the phone number of the incoming
call will be displayed.
Say “Dial” to call the number or “Send
Text” to send a text message to that
number. Say “Next Entry” or “Previous
Entry” to move through the list of
incoming calls.
. Missed Calls
Speak this command to list the last
five missed calls to the vehicle. If the call is from an entry in the phonebook,
the name will be displayed. Otherwise,
the phone number of the missed call
will be displayed.
Say “Dial” to call the number or “Send
Text” to send a text message to that
number. Say “Next Entry” or “Previous
Entry” to move through the list of
missed calls.
. Outgoing Calls
Speak this command to list the last
five outgoing calls from the vehicle. If
the call was to an entry in the phone-
book, the name will be displayed.
Otherwise, the phone number of the
outgoing call will be displayed.
Say “Dial” to call the number or “Send
Text” to send a text message to that
number. Say “Next Entry” or “Previous
Entry” to move through the list of
outgoing calls.
. Redial
Speak this command to call the last
number dialed.
. Call Back
Speak this command to call the num-
ber of the last incoming call to the
vehicle.
Messaging (if so equipped):
Speak this command to access text
messaging functions. For more informa-

tion on these commands, see “Text mes-
saging” (P.4-90).
Select Phone:
Speak this command to select a phone to
use from a list of those phones connected
to the vehicle.
Making a call
To make a call from a phone connected
to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System:
1. Push the
button.
2. The system will prompt you for a command. Say “Call”.
3. Select one of the available voice commands to continue:
.(A Name)
Speak the name of a phonebook
entry to place a call to that entry.
The system will respond with the
name it interpreted from your com-
mand and will prompt you to con-
firm that the name is correct. Say
“Dial” to initiate the call or “Correc-
tion” to return to the previous
screen.
.List NamesSelect this command to call a
phone number that is stored in
the phonebook.
.Phone NumberSpeak this command to place a call
by inputting numbers.
For 7- and 10-digit phone numbers,
speak the numbers. When finished,
say “Dial” to initiate the call. Say
“Correction” at any time in the
process to correct a misspoken or
misinterpreted number.
For phone numbers with more
digits or special characters, say
“Special Number”, then speak the
digits. Up to 24 digits can be
entered. Available special charac-
ters are “Star”, “Pound”, “Plus” and
“Pause”. When finished, say “Dial” to
initiate the call. Say “Correction” at
any time in the process to correct a
misspoken or misinterpreted num-
ber or character.
.Redial
Speak this command to dial the
number of the last outgoing call.
The system will display “Redial”. The
name of the phonebook entry will
be displayed if it is available. Other-
wise, the number being redialed will
be displayed.
.Call BackSpeak this command to dial the
number of the last incoming call.
The system will display “Call Back”.
The name of the phonebook entry
will be displayed if it is available. Otherwise, the number being called
back will be displayed.
Receiving a call
When a call is received by the phone
connected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System, the call infor-
mation is displayed on either the vehicle
information display or both the vehicle
information display and the color display.
Push the
button to accept the call.
Push thebutton to reject the call.
During a call
While a call is active, push thebutton
to access additional options. Speak one of
the following commands:
. Send
Speak this command followed by the
digits to enter digits during the phone
call.
. Mute On or Mute Off
Speak the command to mute or un-
mute the system.
. Transfer Call
Speak this command to transfer the
call to the handset. To transfer the call
back from the handset to the Blue-
tooth® Hands-Free Phone System,
push the
button and confirm
when prompted.
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