Nissan ALTIMA NAVI 2005 Service Manual
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing a NISSAN automobile.
This user’s manual is for the navigation system
only.
This manual contains operating instructions for
the NISSAN navigation system offered in the following models:
● Altima
● Armada
● Maxima
● Pathfinder
● Quest
● Titan
Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe
operation of the navigation system. This manual
contains operating instructions for the NISSAN
Navigation System offered in your NISSAN vehicle
● Please read your vehicle’s owner’s manual
first.
● Do not remove this manual from the vehicle
when selling this vehicle. The next user of this
navigation system may need the manual.
● Because of possible specification changes,
sections of this manual may not apply to your
vehicle.
● All information, specifications and illustrations
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.
Table of
Contents
Introduction
How does the Nissan navigation system work?
What features are available on the Nissan navigation system?
1
2
3
How do I operate the Nissan navigation system?
How do I program a destination?
How do I use the Point of Interest (POI) feature?
How do I use the address book feature?
How do I use the avoid area feature?
How do I use the automatic re-routing feature?
How do I use the voice guidance feature?
How do I adjust the display?
Information on map data discs
Troubleshooting guide
Index
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1 Introduction
How to use this manual ............................1-2
For safe operation ..............................1-2
Reference symbols .............................1-2
Safety note .......................................1-2
Laser product ..................................1-3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL SAFETY NOTE
This manual uses special words and icons, organized by function. Please refer to the following
items and familiarize yourself with these symbols.
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
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 under-
stand the maximum performance of your
vehicle. If ignored, it may lead to a malfunction or poor performance.
REFERENCE SYMBOLS
INFO:
This indicates information necessary for efficient
use of your vehicle or accessories.
DEST button
This is a button on the control panel.
View key
This is a select key on the screen. By selecting
this key you can proceed to the next function.
This system is primarily designed to help you
reach your destination, and 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 operates the navigation system or uses the joystick
(screen function), first park the vehicle in a safe place and set the parking brake. Using the system while
driving can distract the driver and
may result in a serious accident.
Destinations cannot be set while the
vehicle is in motion.
● Do not rely on voice guidance alone.
Always be sure that all driving maneuvers may be made legally and
safely to avoid an accident.
1-2 Introduction
● 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 malfunction such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in
accident, fire, or electrical shock.
● If you notice any foreign object in the
system hardware or spilled liquid, or
notice smoke or a smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire, or electrical
shock.
NOTE:
Some states/provinces may have laws lim-
iting the use of video screens while
driving. Use this system only where legal.
LASER PRODUCT
This navigation system is certified as a Class 1
laser product.
The navigation system complies with DHHS
Laser-Radiation Standards, 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.
Introduction
1-3
MEMO
1-4 Introduction
2 How does the Nissan navigation system
work?
What is a navigation system? .......................2-2
About the navigation system .....................2-2
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)?...........2-2
Accuracy of positioning .........................2-2
Positioning adjustment ..........................2-3
Receiving signals from GPS satellites.............2-3
Display of GPS information ......................2-3
Detailed map coverage areas (MCA) for the
navigation system .................................2-3
When a gray road or dark green road is
displayed on the map ...........................2-4
WHAT IS A NAVIGATION SYSTEM? WHAT IS GPS (Global Positioning
System)?
ABOUT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This navigation system combines the data obtained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and from
GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites to
calculate the current location of the vehicle. This
position is then displayed on the screen, allowing route guidance to a destination.
GPS is a system developed and operated by the
U.S. Government, covering the entire planet.
This navigation system receives three or more
different radio signals from NAVSTAR (GPS
satellites), orbiting the earth 13,049 miles
(21,000 km) above ground. The data from different sets of signals are trigonometrically calculated to obtain the position of the vehicle.
INFO:
The tracking center in the U.S. controls signals
transmitted from GPS satellites. This control
sometimes results in reduced accuracy or no
signal received at all, in accordance with government requirements. Consequently, areas suchas
military bases may not accurately appear on the
navigation screen.
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ACCURACY OF POSITIONING
The color of the GPS Indicator on the upper
left corner of the screen indicates positioning as
follows:
● Green: positioning is possible and accurate
● Yellow: positioning is possible but accuracy is
minimal
● Gray: positioning is not possible
INFO:
For approximately 3 or 4 minutes after system
startup, the GPS indicator
even if accurate positioning is possible.
remains gray,
POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT
When the system judges that the vehicle position information is not accurate based on vehicle
speed and gyro sensor data calculations, the
system will adjust the vehicle position information using GPS signals.
RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM GPS
SATELLITES
Sometimes, satellite reception is weak. The following are places where signals tend to be
weak:
● Inside tunnels and parking lots in buildings
● Areas with numerous tall buildings
● Under multi-layered highways
● In a dense forest
● Near military bases and certain government
facilities
Vehicles in these areas may not receive GPS
signals (Indicator color: gray).
INFO:
The antenna for GPS is located behind the in-
strument panel inside the vehicle. Do not place
any objects, especially mobile phones or
transceivers, on the instrument panel. Be-
cause the strength of the GPS signals are approximately one billionth of that of TV waves;
phones and transceivers will decrease the
strength or may totally disrupt the signals.
DISPLAY OF GPS INFORMATION
This system displays GPS information.
Please refer to “GPS information display” on
page 11-17.
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DETAILED MAP COVERAGE AREAS
(MCA) FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This system is designed to help you reach your
destination, and 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.
Map data covers select metropolitan areas in the
United States.
Map data is available on map DVD-ROM. For information about map DVD-ROMs, contact a
NISSAN dealer or call the NISSAN Navigation
System help desk at 1-800-661–9995.
Map data includes 2 types of areas: “Detailed
coverage areas” providing all detailed road data
and other areas showing “Main roads only”.
NOTE:
Detailed map data is not available in many
areas and is generally limited to select major metropolitan areas.
For information on which metropolitan areas are
in detailed coverage areas, please refer to the
NISSAN Navigation System Software Booklet
(included). When you purchase an updated map
DVD-ROM, a new software booklet will be
provided.
WHEN A GRAY ROAD OR DARK
GREEN ROAD IS DISPLAYED ON
THE MAP
● When you are driving on a gray road after the
vehicle has deviated from the suggested
route during route guidance, automatic rerouting may not start immediately.
● The navigation system does not provide route
guidance for dark green roads. Therefore, if
the destination is set on a dark green road, the
enlarged map display will return to the ordinary map screen at a point on a suggested
road that is near the destination. Also, the
voice guidance will stop at a point on a suggested road that is near the destination. Refer
to “About route guidance on page4-26 for
details.
● POI information and street names near gray
roads may not be contained in the map data.
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3 What features are available on the
Nissan navigation system?
Route guidance ...................................3-2
Point of interest (POI) directory .....................3-2
Address book .....................................3-2
Avoid area ........................................3-3
Automatic Reroute.................................3-3
Detour ...........................................3-3
Birdview™ ........................................3-4
Voice guidance....................................3-4
Short menus ......................................3-4
ROUTE GUIDANCE POINT OF INTEREST (POI) DIREC-
TORY
ADDRESS BOOK
The main feature of the NISSAN Navigation System is Visual and Audio Route Guidance in selected detailed map coverage areas. Utilizing a
network of GPS (Global Positioning System)
satellites, the NISSAN Navigation System tracks
your location on the map and directs you where
you want to go.
Once you program a destination covered by a
detailed map, The NISSAN Navigation System
will determine a route from your current location
to your destination. The moving map display and
turn-by-turn voice commands help the driver determine upcoming turns.
This feature can be especially helpful in finding
unfamiliar locations or businesses. The system
may be unable to set a destination and/or calculate distance when a destination is outside a detailed map coverage area. Additionally, audio
route guidance may not be available if the destination is outside a detailed map coverage area.
For more information on how to program a
destination, please refer to section 5.
The NISSAN Navigation System offers an extensive Point of Interest (POI) directory in detailed
map coverage areas for your convenience. This
directory includes a wide variety of destinations
ranging from gas stations, ATMs, and restaurants to casinos, ski resorts, shopping centers
and businesses. By accessing the Point of Interest directory, you can search for addresses and
phone numbers for a destination, and with a
press of a button, the NISSAN Navigation System will calculate a route to the destination.
The Point of Interest directory offers many uses.
For example, the directory can be sorted by the
various types of restaurants near your current
location. If you need an ATM or gas station, the
NISSAN Navigation System can point you to the
closest one or the closest one of your favorite
brand.
For more information on how to use the Point of
Interest directory, please refer to section 6.
Using the Address Book feature, you will have
the ability to store up to 50 locations in detailed
map coverage areas into a personal directory.
This is especially useful for frequently visited
locations, such as your clients, relatives, or
friends. The Address Book feature will provide
you with easy access to frequently visited locations when setting them as your destination.
For more information on how to use your Address Book, please refer to section 7.
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AVOID AREA AUTOMATIC REROUTE DETOUR
By using the Avoid Area feature, you can identify
areas or freeways that you would like the
NISSAN Navigation System to avoid when plotting routes. For example, if you know of a freeway
or area that is always congested with traffic, you
can program the NISSAN Navigation System to
plot routes that go around that particular freeway
or area.
For more information on the Avoid Area feature,
please refer to section 8.
If you miss a turn while using the Route Guidance feature, the NISSAN Navigation System
will automatically recalculate a new route to your
destination.
For more information on the Automatic Reroute
feature, please refer to section 9.
If you hear about a traffic accident on the radio
that is 4 miles (6 km) ahead of you and traffic is
backing up fast, you can use the Detour function
to calculate an alternative route that will help you
avoid the gridlock caused by the traffic accident.
The NISSAN Navigation System has the ability
to find an alternative route using secondary
roads that will return you to primary roads after a
specified number of miles.
For more information on the Detour feature,
please refer to section 9.
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Birdview™ VOICE GUIDANCE SHORT MENUS
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The NISSAN Navigation System gives you a
choice of two map viewing styles, a normal
2-dimensional Plan View map and the
3-dimensional Birdview™ map. The 3-D
Birdview™ map depicts a geographic area as
seen from an elevated perspective, so you will
get a better feel for the route ahead.
For more information on the Birdview™ feature,
please refer to section 11.
Route guidance is executed using voice and
screen instruction. When the vehicle approaches an intersection where you need to turn,
the voice guidance tells you the direction to take.
The system also has the following useful features:
● Enlarged display of intersections.
● Automatic rerouting when a vehicle is off the
course (when map is displayed).
For more information on the Voice Guidance
feature, please refer to section 10.
To make the NISSAN Navigation System easier
to use, there is a short menu function in which
the most commonly used items are listed. When
the indicator is illuminated, the short menus
(Easy Mode) are displayed. When the indicator
is turned off, the default navigation systems
menus (Expert Mode) are displayed.
INFO:
● [Easy Mode] is the default setting on the initial
screen at the delivery of your new vehicle.
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● Term [Expert Mode] is used in this manual
when the
turned off. When the amber indicator is highlighted, the system is set to [Easy Mode].
● When the SETTING , DEST or
ROUTE button is pressed in the [Easy
Mode] screen, the
For more information on the Short Menu feature,
please refer to section 4.
Short Menus key indicator is
Help key is displayed.
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MEMO
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4 How do I operate the Nissan navigation
system?
Control panel button functions ......................4-2
Names of the components.......................4-7
How to use the joystick and the ENTER
button.........................................4-7
How to use the PREV button ..................4-8
How to use the SETTING button...............4-8
How to use the DEST button .................4-11
How to use the ROUTE button ...............4-12
Maxima map DVD-ROM location ...................4-14
How to eject/insert the disc........................4-14
Armada, Titan, Pathfinder and Quest map
DVD-ROM locations ..............................4-16
How to eject/insert the disc........................4-16
Altima map DVD-ROM location ....................4-18
How to eject/insert the disc........................4-18
Setting up the start-up screen .....................4-19
Confirmation of destination or waypoint ..........4-20
Clearing the memory..............................4-23
Setting the average speed.........................4-25
About route guidance .............................4-26
Notes on route guidance .......................4-26
About the display error .........................4-28
CONTROL PANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS
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Type A
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Type B
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Type C
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Type D
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Type E
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NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS
1. ( DAY/NIGHT ) button; refer to vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. Changes display
brightness.
2. PREV button; refer to page 4-8. Returns
to the previous screen during setup. Finishes the setup after it is completed.
3. JOYSTICK and ENTER button; refer to the
next section. Scrolls the map, selects and
sets each setting item.
4. SETTING button; refer to page 4-8. Performs various adjustments and settings to
help you use the navigation system more
effectively.
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5. TRIP button; refer to vehicle’s Owner’s
Manual. Displays warning messages (if
there are any) and displays TRIP 1 → TRIP
2 → FUEL ECONOMY → MAINTENANCE
each time you press the button.
6. DEST button; refer to page 4-11. Displays the “Set a Destination” menu.
7. ROUTE button; refer to page 4-12. Displays the setting menu screen at the time of
route calculation.
8. MAP button; refer to page 5-36. Toggles
between the intersection and the map during route guidance. Returns to the map
screen from the settings screen.
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9. GUIDE VOICE button; refer to page
10-4. Provides voice guidance from the
current location.
10.
11.
12.
( ZOOM OUT ) button; refer to
page 11-6. Alters the scale of the map
display.
( ZOOM IN ) button; refer to page
11-6. Alters the scale of the map display.
( EJECT ) button; refer to page
4-14. Ejects the DVD.
HOW TO USE THE JOYSTICK AND
THE ENTER BUTTON
The navigation system is operated by selecting
keys on the screen with the joystick and pressing
the joystick in to
sure to understand the operation of the joystick
before using the navigation system.
ENTER your selection. Be
Selecting the keys on the screen
Use the joystick to select keys on the screen.
The joystick can be tilted in eight directions. The
selected key will be highlighted in yellow.
INFO:
Use the joystick to scroll the map.
Selecting the function of the highlighted key
Press the ENTER button.
The display shows the screen used to carry out
the function of the selected key (highlighted in
yellow).
HOW TO USE THE PREV BUTTON
This button has two functions.
To return to the previous screen:
When this button is pressed during setup, setup
will be canceled, and the screen will return to the
previous screen.
To finish the set-up:
When this button is pressed after set-up is
completed, the settings will be renewed as
directed, and the screen will return to the map.
INFO:
When the PREV button must be pressed, (for
example, after the set-up is finished) instructions
are given in the operation procedure of each
section in this manual. If the PREV button is
pressed when not finished with the set-up, the
setting will be canceled, and the screen will return to the previous screen.
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HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON
When the SETTING button is pressed, the
[SETTINGS] screen is displayed.
WARNING
For safety, some of the functions on
the menu will be disabled while the vehicle is moving. To use the temporarily
disabled functions, park the vehicle in
a safe place, shift to P or N, and set the
parking brake.
To use the navigation system more effectively,
various adjustments and settings can be
performed.
Display key:
The key also adjusts the display
Brightness/Contrast/Map Background.
Please refer to page 11-20.
Vehicle Electronic Systems key:
No settings available for the navigation system.
Please refer to vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
System Settings key:
Please refer to vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Navigation key:
Changes various settings of the navigation
system.
Please refer to page 4-9.
Short Menus key:
This key changes between [Expert Mode] and
[Easy Mode].
Please refer to 3-4.
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Guidance Volume key:
Adjusts or turns off volume of the voice
guidance.
Please refer to “Adjusting the guide volume” on
page 10-2.
Help key:
Available only in easy mode (Short menus).
You can see the explanation of navigational
functions.
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When the Navigation key is selected
The following display will appear when selecting
the
Navigation key and pressing the
ENTER button.
View key:
This will let you choose between Birdview™ display and Plan View display.
Please refer to “Switching between Birdview™
and Plan View displays” on page 11-3.
Heading key:
You can set the map either to show the vehicle’s
current forward direction as up, or to show North
as up.
Please refer to “Changing the display direction
(in Plan View display)” on page 11-7.
Nearby Display Icons key:
Displays five types of points of interest around
the current location.
Please refer to “Setting the nearby display icons”
on page 6-14.
Save Current Location key:
Stores the current vehicle location in the address book.
Please refer to “Storing current vehicle position”
on page 7-4.
Adjust Current Location key:
Corrects the location and direction of the vehicle
icon.
Please refer to “Updating the current vehicle location and the direction” on page 11-18.
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Auto Reroute On/Off key:
A new route to the desired destination will automatically be calculated again from the location
when the vehicle deviates from the suggested
route during route guidance.
Please refer to “Automatic rerouting” on page
9-2.
Avoid Area Setting key:
Defines areas to avoid when calculating a route.
Please refer to “Setting avoid areas” on page
8-2.
Clear Memory key:
Clears all the stored memory (Address Book,
Avoid Area, Previous Dest.).
Please refer to “Clearing the memory” on page
4-23.
Edit Address Book key:
Changes the names and positions of the registered locations.
Please refer to “Setting up and editing the address book” on page 7-2.
GPS Information key:
GPS information will be displayed.
Please refer to “GPS information display” on
page 11-17.
Quick Stop Customer Setting key:
Sets the user-defined [Quick Stop] POI (Point
Of Interest).
Please refer to “Quick stop” on page 5-41.
Set Average Speed for Estimated Journey Time
key:
Please refer to “Setting the average speed” on
page 4-25.
Tracking On/Off key:
You can choose whether to display the path from
the start to the current position.
Please refer to “Displaying the track” on page
11-15.
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Easy mode — when the
Short Menus key is selected
View key:
Same as in Expert Mode.
Heading key:
Same as in Expert Mode.
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HOW TO USE THE DEST BUTTON
Sets destinations (final destination and waypoints) to search for a route.
This will activate various navigational functions.
WARNING
For safety, some of the functions on
the menu will be disabled while the vehicle is moving. To use the temporarily
disabled functions, park the vehicle in
a safe place, shift to P or N, and set the
parking brake.
● Address Book key:
Use this category item if you want to go to
places stored in the address book.
Please refer to “Setting with the
Address Book key” on page 5-3.
●
Previous Dest. key:
You can choose destinations from the last
10 destinations set.
For details, please refer to “Setting with the
Previous Dest key” on page 5-5.
●
Street Address key:
Use this category item if you know the city
name, street name and house number of the
destination (waypoints).
Please refer to “Setting with the
Street Address key” on page 5-7.
●
Intersection key:
Sets a destination using the intersection of
2 streets.
Please refer to “Setting with the
Intersection key” on page 5-14.
●
Point of Interest (POI) key:
Use this category item if you want to go to a
restaurant, hotel, gas station or other facility.
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Please refer to “Setting with the
Point of Interest (POI) key” on page
5-21.
●
City key:
Sets the destination (waypoint) on the map
screen of the area around the input city.
Please refer to “Setting with the
City key” on page 5-21.
●
Phone Number key:
Use this category item when the destination
phone number is known.
Please refer to “Setting with the
Phone Number key” on page 5-26.
●
Map key:
Use this category itemif you want to choose
the place directly on the map display.
Please refer to “Setting with the
Map key” on page 5-28.
●
Country key:
This key is used to retrieve a location in another country when it is set as the destination (waypoint).
Please refer to “Setting with the
Country key” on page 5-29.
Please refer to “Setting with the
page 5-30.
Street Address key:
Same as in Expert Mode.
Point of Interest (POI) key:
Same as in Expert Mode.
Country key:
Same as in Expert Mode.
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Easy Mode — when the
Short Menus key is selected
Help key:
You can see the explanation of the navigational
functions.
Home key:
When you set your home in the address book, a
route home will be calculated by selecting this
key.
If the home is not set beforehand, the setting
mode will appear to input the home address.
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Home key” on
HOW TO USE THE ROUTE BUTTON
When the ROUTE button is pressed while the
current location is displayed on the screen, the
display shows the following keys.
INFO:
When no operations are executed after a few
seconds, the keys will disappear automatically.
Quick Stop key:
Selects the destination (waypoints) from a list of
5 commonly used POI (Points of Interest).
Please refer to “Quick stop” on page 5-41.
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