Nissan Altima Quiz
Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems

Text Messaging

In this manual: Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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WARNING

  • Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of certain applications and functions, such as social networking and texting.
  • Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of the "text-to-speech" function. Check local regulations before using this function.
  • Use the text messaging function after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you must use this function while driving, always exercise extreme caution so that you devote your full attention to driving the vehicle.
  • If you are unable to devote your full attention to driving the vehicle while using the text messaging function, pull off the road in a safe location and stop your vehicle.

The system allows text messages to be sent and received through the vehicle interface.

To send a text message:

  1. Press the buttonDites on the steering wheel.
  2. Say "Phone" after the tone.
  3. Say "Send text" after the tone.
  4. The system will present a list of valid commands to determine the recipient of the text message. Choose one of the following:
  • To (a name)
  • Enter the number
  • Missed Calls
  • Incoming Calls
  • Outgoing Calls

For more information on these options, see the "Voice Commands" section in this chapter.

  1. Once the recipient has been selected, the system asks you which message you want to send.

Nine preset messages are available, as well as three custom messages.

To select one of the preset messages, say one of the following phrases after the tone:
  • "Can't talk while driving..."
  • "Call me"
  • "On my way"
  • "Running late"
  • "Ok"
  • "Yes"
  • "No"
  • "Where are you?"
  • "When?"

To send one of the custom messages, say "Custom message". If more than one custom message is saved, the system will ask you for the number of the desired custom message. For more information on setting up and managing custom text messages, refer to "Bluetooth® Settings" in this chapter.

Reading a received text message:

  1. Press the buttonDites on the steering wheel.
  2. Say "Phone" after the tone.
  3. Say "Read text message" after the tone.

The text message, the sender's name and the time sent are displayed on the screen. Use the tuning knob to scroll through all text messages if more than one message is available.

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access the following options for replying to the text message:

  • Call Back

Say this command to call the sender of the text message using the Bluetooth® hands-free phone system.

  • Send Text

Say this command to send a text message reply to the sender of the text message.

  • Read text message

Say this command to read the text message again.

  • Previous text message

Say this command to go to the previous text message (if available).

  • Next text message

Say this command to go to the next text message (if available).

NOTE:

Text messages are displayed only if the vehicle speed is below 8 km/h.

Test yourself

A quick Nissan Altima quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.