Nissan ALL MODEL NAVIGATION SYSTEM USER Manual

FOREWORD

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

General system information

Troubleshooting guide

Index

1 Introduction

How to use this manual For safe operation

Reference symbols

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Safety information Laser product

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATIO

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

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

Basic operations of the navigation system can be performed in a similar manner for all vehicle models. However, the map screen and setting screen may be different for each model. Set the navigation system as appropriate for your vehicle.

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.

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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, 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 guidance 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.

. 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.

. 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 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.

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.

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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 op-

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

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2 Getting started

Control buttons and functions

Control panel

Opening/closing the cover of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (350Z only).

How to open the cover of the LCD

How to close the cover of the LCD Start-up screen Menu screen types and how to operate

Menu screens and their purposes

Using controls to adjust values, levels, etc.

Map menu screen Functions disabled while driving Operating maps

How to view map screen

Map screen types

Switching map view

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Moving around within a map Changing the scale of a map

Storing your home location/address

How to store your home Character (letter and number) input screen Phone number input screen List screen

Setting a destination

Searching for a destination Starting route guidance Deleting a route

Setting the voice guidance

Turning voice guidance on/off Adjusting voice guidance volume

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CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS

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<TRIP>

Push to display the vehicle information. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of your vehicle.

CONTROL PANEL Armada, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder,

Quest, Titan

> (DAY/NIGHT)

Push to switch between the day screen and the night screen.

Push to return to the previous screen. In a settings screen, this button can also be

used to apply the setting.

JOYSTICK and Push to highlight an item on the screen,

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

Push to access the system settings.

<ENTER>

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<DEST>

Push to enter a destination. Various methods for entering a destination are available.

<ROUTE>

Push to access guidance control functions (guidance cancellation, route priority, waypoint setting on the route, etc.).

<MAP>: Push to display the current location map

screen.

Push to repeat voice guidance for a guide point.

Push to switch to the zoom mode to change the map scale.

“4. Setting a destination”.

> (ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT):

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<INFO>

Push to display the navigation information, such as GPS and version information, etc.

350Z

<MAP>: Push to display the current location map

screen.

<DEST>

Push to enter a destination. Various methods for entering a destination are available.

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“4. Setting a destination”.

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<ROUTE>

Push to access guidance control functions (guidance cancellation, route priority, waypoint setting on the route, etc.).

JOYSTICK and Push to highlight an item on the screen,

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

<ENTER>

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Push to access the system settings.

<VOICE>

Push to repeat voice guidance for a guide point.

Push to switch to the zoom mode to change the map scale.

<BACK>

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

Push to switch between the day screen and the night screen. Push and hold to toggle the display on and off.

> (DAY/NIGHT):

Push to return to the map screen or cancel the route that has already been set.

OPENING/CLOSING THE COVER OF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) (350Z only)

When you use this system, make sure the engine is running.

NOTE:

If you use the system with the engine not running (ignition in the ON or ACC position) for long periods of time, this may drain the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

HOW TO OPEN THE COVER OF THE LCD

CAUTION

. Do not place any objects on the

instrument panel. If you drop any objects onto the instrument panel or spill liquid on it, it may result in a system malfunction.

. To protect the liquid crystal display,

close it when it is not being used.

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The cover of the liquid crystal display closes when:

. the ignition key is turned to the OFF position.

(It will open when the ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position.)

the button on the cover of the liquid crystal

display is pressed with the ignition key in the ON or ACC position.

INFO:

The cover of the liquid crystal display may not open if the power supply had been interrupted due to disconnecting the vehicle battery etc.

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HOW TO CLOSE THE COVER OF THE LCD

CAUTION

. Be careful not to pinch your hands or

fingers when the liquid crystal display is closed.

Do not open/close the liquid crystal

display manually. It may damage the equipment.

contact a NISSAN dealer.

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The cover of the liquid crystal display closes when:

. the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. . the button on the cover of the liquid crystal

display is pressed with the ignition key in the ON or ACC position.

The voice guidance cannot be heard when the cover is closed.

NOTE:

If the liquid crystal display stays opened/ closed (or partly opened) and does not move when the button on the cover of the liquid crystal display is pressed, turn the ignition key off and turn it on again. Then try the open/close operation again. If the liquid crystal display still does not move,

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START-UP SCREEN

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1. The navigation system starts when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position.

Armada, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest,

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Titan

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

<ENTER>

350Z

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INFO:

If you do not push

<ENTER>

for more than 30 seconds, the status screen will be displayed. Push

<INFO>

<DEST>,

, <SETTING>

<MAP>

, <ROUTE>

or <TRIP>

to return

to the start-up screen.

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MENU SCREEN TYPES AND HOW TO OPERATE

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MENU SCREENS AND THEIR PURPOSES

Push <DEST> or <SETTING> menu screen.

, <ROUTE>

to display the corresponding

, <TRIP>

, <INFO>

How to select a menu item

Example:

1. Tilt the joystick up and down. An item is

2. To select the preferred menu item, highlight

<DEST>

highlighted accordingly.

the item and push

INFO:

Some items in the menu contain further details, which are displayed on the right side of the screen when the menu item is highlighted. This allows you to preview details of the item. These details appear only on the menu screen displayed by pushing

screen

<ENTER>.

<DEST>.

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3. Depending on the item you selected, a detailed menu screen, a character input screen or a setting screen, etc. is displayed. On the screen displayed, make adjustments, input information, etc. accordingly.

4. Push

<BACK>

/<PREV> to return to the previous screen without applying any changes.

<MAP> to return to the current

Push location map screen without applying any changes.

INFO:

Depending on the menu selected, pushing

<MAP>

may not return you to the current

location map screen.

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USING CONTROLS TO ADJUST VALUES, LEVELS, ETC.

Use the joystick to adjust the volume of the voice guidance and the display brightness.

How to adjust

1. Highlight the preferred setting item and

2. Use the joystick, and the value or bar

3. Push <ENTER>

<ENTER>

push sponding adjustment item changes.

indicating levels increases or decreases accordingly.

apply the setting.

. The color of the corre-

or <BACK>

/<PREV>

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MAP MENU SCREEN

Push <ENTER> 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 facilities nearby.

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

while the current location map

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Current location map screen

If <ENTER> 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).

is pushed while the current

“STORING A LOCATION” (page 6-2)

Nearby:

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

“SETTING A NEARBY PLACE” (page 4-47)

. Map View:

Switches the map type. It is used to switch between Plan View and Birdview

the left screen display.

“SWITCHING THE MAP VIEW” (page 3-4)

. Heading:

Switches the orientation of the map. “North Up” or “Heading Up” are the available options.

“SETTINGS OF HEADING/LONG RANGE MAP VIEW” (page 3-15)

Landmark Icons:

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

“DISPLAYING LANDMARK ICONS” (page 3-22)

and set

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. 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 6-14)

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Scrolled location map screen

If <ENTER> screen is displayed, the following options are available.

. New Dest:

Allows you to set the destination to the location where you pushed destination is already set, the location will be set as the new destination.

is pushed while a scrolled map

<ENTER>.Ifa

“SETTING FROM MAP” (page 4-20)

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. Add to Route:

Allows you to set the location where you pushed <ENTER> waypoint.

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

“Setting a destination or waypoint” (page 5-20)

as the destination or a

Nearby:

Allows you to search for a facility near the location where you pushed set it as a destination or waypoint.

Use the same search method as the one for POI.

“SETTING A NEARBY PLACE” (page 4-47)

Store Location:

Allows you to store the location where you pushed <ENTER> 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 locatio n, destination or waypoint. To delete it, place the cross pointer over the corresponding icon.

<ENTER>

in the Address Book.

and

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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.

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

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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.

Guide point:

Indicates a guide point on the route.

GPS indicator:

Indicates the GPS reception condition of signals from the satellites.

Green: positioning is possible

Gray: positioning is not possible

Remaining time and distance to the destination:

Indicates the remaining time and distance to the destination.

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Suggested route: Appears in bold yellow during route gui-

dance.

. Roads with a width of 10 ft (3 m) or less may

Indicates the direction of the map.

Scale indicator:

Indicates the scale of the map.

Arrow and distance:

Appears on the upper left corner of the screen when the suggested route is set.

Indicates the distance to the next guide point and the turning direction at that guide point. This function can be turned on or off.

INFO:

not be displayed on the map. The system may require a long time for

positioning. The GPS indicator may remain gray for 3 to 4 minutes after the system is started. This is not a malfunction.

Direction indicator:

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MAP SCREEN TYPES

Two types of map views are available: Plan View and Birdview

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Plan View

Plan View displays the map in a 2-dimensional environment similar to a road map.

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Birdview

BirdviewTMdisplays the view from an elevated perspective. In Birdview

, it is easy to recognize an image of the route because it provides a panoramic view over a long distance.

SWITCHING MAP VIEW

1. Push

<ENTER>

map screen is displayed.

while the current location

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2. Highlight [Map View] and push

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<ENTER>

3. Highlight the preferred map view and push

<ENTER>

. The indicator of the selected

map view illuminates.

“SWITCHING THE MAP VIEW” (page 3-4)

4. Push <MAP>

to return to the current

location map screen.

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INFO:

When you select a map view, a preview of

that view is displayed on the right side of the screen.

You can also switch the map view using the

following procedure.

1) Push

2) Highlight [Navigation] and push

3) Highlight [Map View] and push

<ENTER>

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MOVING AROUND WITHIN A MAP

You can manually move across the map to view the surrounding areas or a preferred location.

1. Tilt the joystick corresponding to the direc-

tion that you want to move across the map. Keep tilting the joystick to continuously move across the map in that direction. Once you start moving on the map, the cross pointer appears.

2. Returning to the current location map screen

Push <MAP> return to the current location map screen, and the cross pointer disappears.

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CHANGING THE SCALE OF A MAP

Push <ZOOM IN> (

). A scale appears on the left side of the

screen. To view the map in detail, push

(

To view a wider area, push (

The scale will automatically disappear when neither OUT> ( seconds.

Free zoom Push and hold

OUT>

smaller steps (free zoom). Once the free zoom has been utilized, push

in smaller steps.

) has been pushed for several

INFO:

(

) to change the map scale in

(

)or<ZOOM OUT>

(

(

) to change the map scale

)nor

)or<ZOOM

<ZOOM

(

)or

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STORING YOUR HOME LOCATION/ ADDRESS

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 [Address Book] and push

<ENTER>

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3. Highlight [Home Location (Add New)] and push

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<ENTER>

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4. A confirmation message is displayed. Confirm the contents of the message, highlight [Yes] and push

<ENTER>

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5. Highlight [Street Address] and push

<ENTER>

. A character input screen is

displayed.

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6. Enter the address of your home, highlight [OK] and push

<ENTER>

The map screen is displayed.

“SETTING A STREET ADDRESS” (page 4-5)

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7. Using the joystick, adjust your home location.

8. After adjusting the location, push

<ENTER>

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

10. Pu sh

<MAP>

to return to the current

location map screen. The home icon is displayed on the map.

INFO:

You can also perform the same setting by pushing

and selecting [Naviga-

tion].

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

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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.

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1. Use the joystick to highlight a character on the displayed keyboard.

2. Push is entered.

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<ENTER>. The highlighted character

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