Nissan MAXIMA NAVIGATION SYSTEM, ARMADA NAVIGATION SYSTEM, PATHFINDE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, ALTIMA NAVIGATION SYSTEM, QUES NAVIGATION SYSTEM USER 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
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?
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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.
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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
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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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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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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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