Nissan 370Z User Manual

FOREWORD

NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK CONTACT INFORMATION

For assistance or inquiries about the NISSAN Navigation System, or to order updated mapping DVD-ROMs or additional DVD-RO Ms, contact the NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM HELPDESK at:

. ADDRESS: P .O. Box 2082, Burlingame,

CA 94011

. E-MAIL: info-nissan@zenrin.com

. WEB SITE: www.zenrin.com or

www.nissan.ca

. PHONE: 1-888-661-9995

. HOURS: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

(Pacific Time)

NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

For assistance or inquiries about the NISSAN warranty, service or general questions, contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department at:

For U.S. customers Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 1-800-387-0122

Thank you for purchasing a NISSAN vehicle.

This user’s manual is for the navigation system only. This manual contains operating instructions for the NISSAN Navigation System offered in your NISSAN vehicle.

Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe operation of the navigation system.

. Because of possible specification changes

and optional equipment, sections 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.

. Do not remove this manual from the vehicle

when selling this vehicle. The next user of this navigation system may need the manual.

Table of

Introduction

Contents

Getting started

Map settings

Setting a destination

Route guidance

Storing a location/route

Viewing technical information

Other settings

Voice recognition

General system information

Troubleshooting guide

Index

1 Introduction

How to use this manual ....................................... 1-2

For safe operation .............................................. 1-2

Reference symbols ......................................... 1-2

Safety information .............................................. 1-3

Laser product.................................................... 1-4

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION

This manual uses special words, symbols and icons, organized by function.

Please refer to the following items and familiarize yourself with them.

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 moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

NOTE:

This indicates an item to help you understand and maximize the performance of your vehicle. If ignored, it 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.

<>: This 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

This system is primarily designed to help you reach your destination, and it also performs other functions as outlined in this manual. However, you, the driver, must use the system safely and properly. Information concerning road conditions, traffic signs and the availability of services may not always be up-to-date. The system 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.

WARNING

. When the driver wants to operate

the navigation system or use the multi-function controller, first park the vehicle in a safe location and set the parking brake. Operating the system while driving can distract the driver and may result in a serious accident.

. Do not rely on route gu idance

alone. Always be sure that all driving maneuvers are legal and safe in order to avoid accidents.

. Do not disassemble or modify this

system. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire or electrical shock.

. If you notice any foreign objects in

the system hardware, spill liquid on the system or notice smoke or a smell coming from it, stop using the system immediately and contact a NISSAN dealer. Ignoring such conditions may lead to accidents, fire or electrical shock.

CAUTION

. Do not use this system if you notice

any malfunctions such as a frozen screen or the lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accidents, fire or electrical shock.

. Some states/provinces may have

laws limiting the use of video screens while driving. Use this system only where it is legal to do so.

. Extreme temperature conditions

[below −48F(−208C) and above 1588F (708C)] could affect the performance of the system.

NOTE:

Do not keep the navigation system running with the engine stopped. Doing so may discharge the vehicle battery. When you use the navigation system, always keep the engine running.

Introduction 1-3

LASER PRODUCT

This navigation system is certified as a Class 1 laser product.

The navigation system complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J.

WARNING

. Do not disassemble or modify this

system. There are no user serviceable parts in this navigation system.

. If maintenance, adjustments and

operations other than those specified in this manual are attempted, injury due to laser radiation and exposure could occur.

Required XM®Radio a nd XM NavTraffic monthly subscriptions are sold separately after a trial period. XM NavTraffic

are only available in select markets. For more information, see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic.

1-4 Introduction

2 Getting started

Control buttons and functions ............................... 2-2

Control panel ................................................ 2-3

Multi-function controller ................................... 2-4

Steering switch.............................................. 2-5

Start-up screen ................................................. 2-6

Navigation system status screen ............................ 2-7

Functions disabled while driving ............................ 2-8

Menu screen and how to operate........................... 2-9

Menu screens and their purposes ...................... 2-9

Using controls to adjust values, levels, etc. ......... 2-10

Start menu (Murano, Maxima and 370Z) ............ 2-11

List screen ................................................. 2-12

Touch panel operation ....................................... 2-13

Example of touch panel operation .................... 2-13

Map menu screen ............................................ 2-14

Current location map screen........................... 2-14

Scrolled location map screen.......................... 2-15

Storing your home location/address...................... 2-15

How to store your home ................................ 2-15

Setting a destination ......................................... 2-17

Searching for a destination............................. 2-17

Starting route guidance ................................. 2-19

Deleting a route ........................................... 2-19

Operating maps............................................... 2-21

How to view map screen ............................... 2-21

Setting the voice guidance ................................. 2-22

Turning voice guidance ON/OFF...................... 2-22

Adjusting voice guidance volume ..................... 2-23

How to input letters and numbers ........................ 2-24

Character (letter and number) input screen ........ 2-24

Phone number input screen............................ 2-25

NISSAN voice recognition .................................. 2-27

Types of Voice Recognition Systems................. 2-27

NISSAN voice recognition (type A)................... 2-28

NISSAN voice recognition (type B) .................. 2-38

CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS

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CONTROL PANEL

<STATUS>: Push to display the current status of the air

conditioner, radio, audio, vehicle information (driveable distance and average fuel economy) and navigation systems.

<DEST>: Push to enter a destination. Various methods

for entering a destination are available.

“4. Setting a destination”

<ROUTE>: Push to access guidance control functions

(guidance cancellation, route priority, waypoint setting on the route, etc.).

Multi-function controller: Push to highlight an item on the screen,

select the highlighted item, move on the map, etc.

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<INFO>: Push to display the vehicle information and

the navigation information, such as GPS and version information, etc.

<DAY/NIGHT OFF> : Push to switch between the day screen

(bright) and the night screen (dark). Push and hold to turn off the display. Push again to turn on the display.

<SETTING>: Push to access the system settings.

<VOICE>: Push to repeat voice guidance for a guide

point.

<BACK>: Push to return to the previous screen. In a

settings screen, this button can also be used to apply the setting. In a character input screen, this button can also delete the characters that have been entered.

<MAP>: Push to display the current location map

screen.

<ZOOM IN>, <ZOOM OUT>: Push to switch to the zoom mode to change

the map scale.

INFO:

If <BACK> needs to be pushed to apply the setting on a settings screen, this manual will explicitly include a step for this procedure. Otherwise, pushing <BACK> returns you to the previous screen.

MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROLLER

<ENTER>: Push to select the highlighted item on the

screen. If this button is pushed while a map is displayed, the map menu screen is displayed.

Main directional buttons: Use to move across the map, highlight an

item on the screen or adjust a setting (volume, brightness, etc.).

Additional directional buttons: Use to move across the map or highlight an

item on the character input screen.

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Center dial: Turn to highlight an item on the screen or

adjust a setting. Turn the center dial on the map screen. The map scale is displayed. Use the center dial to adjust the map scale.

STEERING SWITCH Murano, Maxima and 370Z

Murano

Maxima and 370Z

<ENTER>: Tilt to highlight an item on the screen or

adjust a setting. Push to select the highlighted item.

If this button is pushed while a map is displayed, the map menu screen is displayed.

“MAP MENU SCREEN” (page 2-14)

Push and hold to display the start menu.

“START MENU (Murano, Maxima and 370Z)” (page 2-11)

If this button is tilted up while the audio function is activated and the map or status screen is displayed, the audio system can be operated.

Use to adjust the volume. These buttons have the same function as that of the volume knob. Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.

Push this button during a setting operation to return to the previous screen. In a settings screen, this button can also be used to apply the setting.

<TALK> : Push to start the voice recognition mode.

Push and hold for 1 second to cancel voice commands when in the voice recognition mode.

<SOURCE>: Use to switch the audio mode (source).

Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.

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START-UP SCREEN

Armada and Pathfinder

<VOL>: Use to adjust the volume. This button has

the same function as that of the volume knob. Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.

<TALK> : Push to start the voice recognition mode.

Push and hold for 1 second to cancel voice commands when in the voice recognition mode. Push and hold when not in the voice recognition mode to display the phone screen.

Tuning switch: Use to operate the audio system. Refer to

the vehicle Owner’s Manual.

Push to end a call when in the phone mode. Use to switch the audio mode (source). Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.

1.Thenavigationsystemstartswhenthe ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position.

2. As the start-up screen is displayed, read the precautions carefully, highlight [OK] and push <ENTER> or touch [OK].

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN

INFO:

If you do not push <ENTER> for more than 30 seconds, the status screen will be displayed. Push <DEST>, <MAP>, <ROUTE>,

<INFO>, <SETTING>, <STATUS> or <TALK> to return to the start-up screen.

By pushing <STATUS> while the current location map screen is displayed, you can display the current status of the navigation system.

Each time <STATUS> is pushed, displayed information is switched in the order of audio, air conditioner, vehicle information and navigation route information.

INFO:

There are different status screens displayed depending on various factors, such as the currently active mode, whether a destination has been set or not, etc.

When a route to the destination is set and the audio system is on, a screen similar to the one above appears.

Turning direction at the next intersection

Distance to the next intersection

Remaining time to the destination

Name of the next street

When a route to the destination is not set and the audio system is off, a screen similar to the one above appears.

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FUNCTIONS DISABLED WHILE DRIVING

To ensure safe driving, some functions cannot be operated while driving.

The on-screen functions that are not available while driving will be “grayed-out” or muted.

In some cases, certain text will not be displayed on the screen.

Park the vehicle in a safe location and then operate the navigation system.

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MENU SCREEN AND HOW TO OPERATE

INFO:

Depending on the menu selected, pushing <MAP> may not return you to the current location map screen.

MENU SCREENS AND THEIR PURPOSES

Push <DEST>, <ROUTE>, <PHONE>, <INFO> or <SETTING> to display the corresponding menu screen.

How to select a menu item

Example: <DEST> screen

1. Turn the center dial clockwise or counterclockwise or push the up or down button of the main directional buttons. An item is highlighted accordingly.

2. To select the preferred menu item, highlight the item and push <ENTER>. The next screen is displayed.

3. Push <BACK> to return to the previous screen without applying any changes.

Push <MAP> to return to the current location map screen without applying any changes.

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INFO:

This same adjustment can also be made by the touch panel operation.

“Adjusting the volume and others” (page 2-13)

USING CONTROLS TO ADJUST VALUES, LEVELS, ETC.

There are four main methods you can use to control the navigation system: the center dial, the main directional buttons, the touch panel and the steering switch. Use these controls to adjust the volume of phone and voice guidance, the display brightness, etc.

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How to adjust

1. Highlight the preferred setting item and push <ENTER>. The color of the corresponding adjustment item changes.

2. Use one of the controls, and the value or bar indicating levels increases or de creases accordingly.

3. Push <ENTER> or <BACK> to apply the setting.

START MENU (Murano, Maxima and 370Z)

The start menu can be displayed using the steering switch.

1. Push and hold <ENTER> on the steering switch.

2. Highlight the preferred item and push

<ENTER>.

INFO:

<ENTER> on the steering switch can be used

to display the start menu only when the map or status screen is displayed.

Available items

. Destination:

Displays the destination screen. It is the same screen that appears when you push <DEST>.

“4. Setting a destination”

. Route:

Displays the route screen. It is the same screen that appears when you push <ROUTE>.

“5. Route guidance”

. Information:

Displays the information screen. It is the same screen that appears when you push <INFO>.

“7. Viewing technical information”

. Settings:

Displays the settings screen. It is the same screen that appears when you push <SETTING>.

“4. Setting a destination”

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the selected item. Turn the center dial or push the up or down buttons of the main directional buttons to scroll the list.

Highlight and push <ENTER> to sort the list by shortest distance.

Highlight and push <ENTER> to sort the list in the original order.

When the list is sorted by the shortest distance, you can confirm the selected location in the preview on the right side of the screen.

LIST SCREEN

After searching for a point of interest, a list screen is displayed.

Depending on the list displayed, it can be sorted.

Items displayed in a list

Highlight the preferred item from the list and push <ENTER> to select it. If a location or facility name is not completely displayed (due to length) , highlight the item

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and push the right button of the main directional buttons to show the hidden part of the name. You can also display the hidden part of the name by touching

Distance from the current location

Direction to the point of interest

If the entire list cannot be displayed on the screen, the system displays the total number of items in the list and the entry number of

TOUCH PANEL OPERATION

With this system, the same operations as those for the multi-function controller are possible using the touch panel operation.

This manual describes the operations using the multi-function controller.

For the operations that differ from those of the multi-function controller and for useful methods for using the touch panel operation, refer to each section.

EXAMPLE OF TOUCH PANEL OPERATION

Here, the operation examples performed with the touch panel operation are described.

Selecting the item

When the item is touched, the following screen is displayed.

Adjusting the volume and others

Touch [+] or [−] located on the right and left of the bar graph to perform the adjustment.

Scrolling the message or list

Touching [UP] or [DOWN] allows you to scroll the message or list.

Inputting letters and numbers

1. Touch the letter or number.

2. When you desire to delete a character, touch [Delete]. Push and hold [Delete] to delete all of the characters.

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MAP MENU SCREEN

Push <ENTER> while the current location map screen or a scrolled map screen is displayed to display the menu corresponding to that screen.

This menu allows you to quickly use helpful functions, such as setting a destination easily and searching for Points of Interest nearby.

To select a menu item, use the method described in “Menu screen types and how to operate”.

INFO:

With the touch operation, the same screen can be displayed by touching [Map Menu] located on the map screen.

CURRENT LOCATION MAP SCREEN

If <ENTER> is pushed while the current location map screen is displayed, the following options are available.

. Store Location:

Allows you to store the current vehicle location in the Address Book. The stored location can be retrieved as necessary to set it as a destination (waypoint).

“STORING A LOCATION” (page 6-2)

. Nearby:

Allows you to search for points of interest near the current vehicle location, such as restaurants and gas stations, etc.

“SETTING A NEARBY PLACE” (page 4-14)

. Map Settings:

Performs the map operations such as the switching of map type and the setting of map orientation and scale.

“OTHER SETTINGS FOR THE MAP SCREEN” (page 3-12)

. Landmark Icons:

Allows you to display certain points of interest near the current vehicle location on the map, such as restaurants and gas stations, etc.

“DISPLAYING LANDMARK ICONS” (page 3-19)

. Store Tracking:

Allows you to store in the Address Book the route that you have travelled from the starting point to the current location.

“STORING A TRACKED ROUTE” (page 6-6)

. Guide Screen:

Set the default display screen for route guidance.

“Visual guidance settings” (page 5-

18)

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STORING YOUR HOME LOCATION/ ADDRESS

SCROLLED LOCATION MAP SCREEN

If <ENTER> is pushed while a scrolled map screen is displayed, the following options are available.

. New Dest.:

Allows you to set the destination to the map location where you pushed <ENTER>.Ifa destination is already set, the location will be set as the new destination.

“SETTING FROM MAP” (page 4-23)

. Add to Route:

Allows you to set the map location where you pushed <ENTER> as the destination or a waypoint.

This is available only when the suggested route is already set.

“Setting a destination or waypoint” (page 5-7)

. Nearby:

Allows you to search for points of interest

near the map location where you pushed <ENTER> and set it as a destination or waypoint.

Use the same search method as the one for POI.

“SETTING A NEARBY PLACE” (page 4-14)

. Store Location:

Allows you to store the map location where you pushed <ENTER> in the Address Book. The stored location can be retrieved to set it as a destination or waypoint.

“STORING A LOCATION” (page 6-2)

. Delete:

Allows you to delete a stored location, destination or waypoint. To delete it, place the cross pointer over the corresponding icon.

. Incident Details:

Can be selected only when the traffic information icon is displayed. Displays the details of the traffic information icon that is being displayed. Place the cross pointer over the icon you desire to check. Please note that incident details are a feature of Traffic Information, and that an XM NavTraffic order to receive Traffic Information.

subscription is required in

HOW TO STORE YOUR HOME

If your home location is already stored in the Address Book, it can be easily retrieved to set the route to your home.

The procedure to store your home location is the same as for storing any other location.

“4. Setting a destination”

As an example, the procedure for storing your home location by searching for a destination by address is described here.

1. Push <DEST>.

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2. Highlight [Home Location (Add New)] and push <ENTER>.

3. A confirmation message is displayed. Confirm the contents of the message, highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.

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4. Highlight [Street Address] and push <ENTER>. A ch aracter input screen is displayed.

5. Enter the address of your home, highlight [OK] and push <ENTER>.

The map screen is displayed.

“SETTING A STREET ADDRESS” (page 4-4)

6. Pushing the directional buttons, adjust your home location if necessary.

7. After adjusting the location, push <ENTER>.

8. A message is displayed and your home location is stored.

9. Push <MAP> to return to the current location map screen.

The home icon is displayed on the map.

SETTING A DESTINATION

INFO:

You can also perform the same setting by pushing <SETTING> and selecting [Navigation].

“STORING A LOCATION BY SEARCHING” (page 6-2)

SEARCHING FOR A DESTINATION

As an example, the method for setting an airport as the destination using [Points of Interest] is described here.

3. Highlight [Travel] and push <ENTER>.

1. Push <DEST>.

4. From the category list, highlight [AIRPORT] and push <ENTER>.

2. Highlight [Points of Interest] and push

<ENTER>.

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INFO:

You can enter the city name and facility name to narrow down your search.

The number of narrowed down points are displayed in the “Matches” column.

5. Highlight [By Name] and push <ENTER> . A character input screen is displayed.

6. Highlight [List] and push <ENTER>. A list screen is displayed.

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7. Highlight the preferred airport from the list and push <ENTER>.

INFO:

. By selecting [By Dist.], you can sort the

list by the shortest distance.

. The position of the selected location is

displayed in the preview on the right side of the screen.

8. The selected destination is displayed at the center of the map. Highlight [Start] after confirming the location of the displayed destination, and push <ENTER>.

INFO:

. The system sets the destination to the

selected location and starts calculating a route.

. Even after setting a destination, you can

adjust the location of the destination, store the route, etc. if necessary.

“OPERATIONS AFTER SETTING A DESTINATION” (page 4-24)

STARTING ROUTE GUIDANCE

After setting the destination and performing route calculation, the suggested route is displayed.

1. Highlight [Start] and push <ENTER>.

DELETING A ROUTE

To delete a route already set, use the following procedure. If you delete a route, the destination is also deleted.

3. When approaching a guide point, the system automatically changes to the split screen and shows an enlarged view of the intersection in the left screen. Push <MAP> to switch to the full map screen.

1. Push <ROUTE>.

2. Once route guidance is started, the system navigates you through the guide points using visual and voice guidance.

4. When arriving at the destination, route guidance automatically ends.

2. Highlight [Cancel Route] and push

<ENTER>.

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3. A confirmation message is displayed. Highlight [Yes] and push <ENTER>.

INFO:

If a route is cancelled, [Cancel Route] changes to [Resume Route].

Highlight [Resume Route] and push <ENTER> to reactivate the cancelled route.

This is available only until a new route is set.

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OPERATING MAPS

HOW TO VIEW MAP SCREEN

The navigation system displays various information on the map screen.

Screen information

Vehicle icon:

Indicates the current vehicle location and the direction that you are traveling.

Starting point:

Displays the vehicle location, with which the route is set, as the starting point.

Guide point:

Indicates a guide point on the route.

Waypoint:

Displays the locations that you travel past when going to the destination. A maximum of 5 waypoints can be set.

Destination:

Indicates the destination location of the route guidance. When the map scale is 300 ft (100 m) or less in Plan View, or 1/4 mile (500 m) or less in Birdview map screen.

Suggested route: Appears in bold yellow during route gui-

dance.

Touch the icon to display the Map Menu screen.

“MAP MENU SCREEN” (page 2-14)

Indicates the direction of the map. Touch the icon to switch the direction of the map.

“SETTINGS OF HEADING/LONG RANGE MAP VIEW” (page 3-14)

: The name is displayed on the

Map Menu icon:

/ Direction indicator:

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SETTING THE VOICE GUIDANCE

Scale indicator:

Indicates the scale of the map. Touch the icon to display the scale bar. This allows the map scale to be adjusted.

“OPERATING WITH THE TOUCH OPERATION” (page 3-10)

Street name: Displays the name of the street that you are

currently driving on.

TURNING VOICE GUIDANCE ON/OFF

You can activate or deactivate voice guidance and adjust the volume.

1. Push <ROUTE>.

2. Highlight [Guidance Settings] and push <ENTER>.

3. Highlight [Guidance Voice] and push <ENTER>. The indicator illuminates if voice guidance is activated.

Other settings

You can also activate or deactivate voice guidance using the following procedure.

1) Push <SETTING> .

2) Highlight [Volume and Beeps] and push <ENTER>.

3) Highlight [Guidance Voice] and push

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<ENTER>.

ADJUSTING VOICE GUIDANCE VOLUME

You can adjust the volume of voice guidance.

1. Push <SETTING>.

2. Highlight [Volume and Beeps] and push <ENTER>.

3. Highlight [Guidance Vol.] and push

<ENTER>.

Murano

4. Adjust the voice guidance volume by using the center dial or main directional buttons.

Armada and Pathfinder

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Maxima and 370Z

INFO:

You can also adjust the volume by turning the audio system volume knob or pushing +/− on the steering switch while voice guidance is being announced (Murano, Maxima and 370Z) or tilting <VOL> on the steering switch (Armada and Pathfinder).

HOW TO INPUT LETTERS AND NUMBERS

CHARACTER (letter and number) INPUT SCREEN

You will have to enter alphanumeric characters when setting a destination, searching for a facility or editing the stored locations, etc.

1. Use the touch panel, center dial, main directional buttons or additional directional buttons to highlight a character on the displayed keyboard.

3. Push <BACK>, or highlight [Delete] and push <ENTER> to delete the last character entered.

Push and hold <BACK> to delete all the characters entered. Highlight [Space] and push <ENTER> to enter a space.

4. After finishing the entry, highlight [List] and push <ENTER>.

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2. Push <ENTER>. The highlighted character is entered.

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