Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Text messaging (if so equipped)

WARNING

• Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of "Text-to-Speech".

  Check local regulations before using this feature.

• Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of some of the applications and features, such as social networking and texting. Check local regulations for any requirements.
• Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle in a safe location.

  If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

• If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while using the text messaging feature, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle.

NOTE:

This feature is automatically disabled if the connected device does not support the Message Access Profile (MAP). For additional information, refer to the phone’s owner’s manual for details and instructions.

NOTE:

Many phones may require special permission to enable text messaging. Check the phone’s screen during Bluetooth pairing. For some phones, you may need to enable 'Notifications’ in the phone’s Bluetooth menu for text messages to appear on the headunit. For additional information, refer to your phone’s owner’s manual. Text message integration requires that the phone support MAP (Message Access Profile) for both receiving and sending text messages.

Some phones may not support all text messaging features. Please refer to www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for compatibility information, as well as your device’s owner’s manual.

The system allows for the sending and receiving of text messages through the vehicle interface.

The availability of the text message function may vary depending on the cellular phone.

When the cellular phone connected to the vehicle receives a text message, a notification will appear on the control panel display.

To check the message, touch the "Read" key. Touch the "Ignore" key to save the message to be checked later.

Access text messaging through the vehicles Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone or through the vehicles control panel.

Text messaging using Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped)

Sending a text message (if so equipped)

1. Press and hold thebutton on the steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.

2. Say "Send Text" after the tone.

3. The system will provide a list of available commands in order to determine the recipient of the text message. Choose from the following:

• Phonebook
• Quick Dial
• Incoming Calls
• Outgoing Calls
• Missed Calls
• Dial

4. Once a recipient is chosen, the system prompts for which message to send.

Nine predefined messages are available.

To choose one of the predefined messages, speak one of the following after the tone:

• "Driving, can't text"
• "Call me"
• "Onmy way"
• "Running late"
• "Okay"
• "Yes"
• "No"
• "Where are you?"
• "When?"

Reading a received text message

1. Press and hold thebutton on the steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.

2. Say "Read Text" after the tone.

The display will show a list of 20 messages with the sender and delivery time. Touch the "Next" key on the screen to view all messages.

To view a text message press the button on the steering wheel and speak the number item list on the screen.

The following options will be available:

• Play
  Speak this command to have the system say the message.
• Reply
  Speak this command to send a text message response to the sender of the text message.
• Call
  Speak this command to call the sender.
• Previous
  Speak this command to move to the previous text message (if available).
• Next
  Speak this command to move to the next text message (if available).

Siri Eyes Free (if so equipped)

If a connected phone is equipped with Siri, it can also be used to create custom messages that are sent through the phone. For additional information, see "Siri Eyes Free".

NOTE:

Text messages are only displayed if the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

NOTE:

For Apple iPhones, text messages can only be sent through Siri.

Text messaging using the control panel

Display received message list

1. Press thebutton on the control panel.

2. Touch the "Text Message" key on the screen 3. Touch an item on the list to read or reply to the message.

Up to 100 messages can be stored in the message list.

Received message screen

Touching the "Read" key on the incoming message notification screen or selecting a message from the message list will show the details of the received message on the display.

Available actions:

• Prev.
  Touch this key to read the previous message.
• Next
  Touch this key to read the next message.
• Play/Stop
  Touch the "Play" key to have the handsfree phone system read out the received message. Touch the "Stop" key to stop reading.
• Call
  If the sender of the message is registered in the phonebook, touch the "Call" key to make a call to the sender.
• Reply
  A reply message can be selected from the predefined list.

Sending a text message (if so equipped)

This function may not be supported depending on the cellular phone.

1. Press thebutton on the control panel.

2. Touch the "Text Message" key on the screen.

3. Touch the "Create Message" key on the screen.

The following items are available: