Frequently Asked Questions
Bluetooth® is a new wireless technology that enables connectivity between multiple electronic devices by utilizing a 2.4 GHz radio spectrum that has a range of approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth® will allow you to use your cell phone hands-free in the vehicle. For more information about Bluetooth® wireless technology, please visit www.bluetooth.org.
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Bluetooth® is available on all 2006 Nissan Maxima models, all 2007 Nissan Versa, Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Z, and Quest models, and all 2008 Nissan models.
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No, not all Bluetooth® phones are compatible. Phones must have the Bluetooth® hands-free profile and be listed as a Nissan-recommended phone to ensure compatibility. Nissan will continually evaluate existing and newly released Bluetooth® phones to help ensure quality operation and compatibility.
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The Bluetooth® Information Center lists all compatible phones for Nissan vehicles. Begin your search at
Find a Phone.
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If your phone is not on the Nissan-recommended phone list, limited functions may be available, but the system will not operate correctly or to its fullest capability.
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Nissan will continually test new Bluetooth® phones as they become available. Not all Bluetooth® phones will pass Nissan testing standards. Phones that pass our rigorous requirements will be added to the recommended list periodically.
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Existing Bluetooth® phones that are not listed as compatible have not passed Nissan testing. Major calling functions like making, accepting, and ending phone calls did not function properly and/or the Bluetooth® connection was not stable.
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No, only cell phones with Bluetooth® built in and listed as a Nissan-recommended phone will operate correctly.
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Pairing procedures for each of the Nissan-recommended phones can be found by entering your vehicle information at
Find a Phone.
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The system supports up to five different phones. However, only one phone can be used at a time.
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The system supports up to five different phones. If you attempt to add a sixth phone, the system will request you delete one phone.
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You must edit the name of the phone before you pair it with the system. Please check your phone owner's manual for instructions on how to change your phone's Bluetooth® ID.
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Not all devices support phonebook and/or contact transfers via Bluetooth®. However, you may enter contacts manually. Please refer to your vehicle owner's manual for details on entering contacts manually.
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On your phone, please set Bluetooth® to be "ON" and/or "Discoverable" at all times, and/or make sure that the vehicle is marked as a "trusted" device. This will allow the vehicle to automatically connect when it is in range. Please refer to your phone owner's manual for details on adjusting the Bluetooth® settings.
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Once you pair a Nissan-recommended Bluetooth® cellular phone to the vehicle, the following features are available:
• Hands-free mobile phone operation with a built-in microphone and utilization of the audio speaker
• Ability to switch between a hands-free call and a private call
• Vehicle-based phonebook
• Voice commands and verbal feedback prompts
• Choice of different ring tones
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You can obtain information on how to operate the features of the system in either your vehicle Owner's Manual or the Quick Reference Guide.
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There is no charging cradle available. Please utilize the in-vehicle charger available through your cellular carrier or phone manufacturer.
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A subscription fee is not required to utilize the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
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The Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System is covered under the basic warranty of 36 months/36,000 miles (whichever occurs first).
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• Speak the voice commands in the correct format and sequence provided in your Bluetooth® Set-up Guide
• Commands should be spoken clearly and at a normal pace
• Wait for the beep before speaking a command
• Voice feedback will be provided by the system
• Cabin noise should always be kept to a minimum (where possible)
• A "HELP" voice commend is available if you are not sure what to say
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If further assistance is needed, feel free to call Nissan Consumer Affairs at 1-800-647-7261, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastern/Central/Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, or
e-mail us.
Please note that Bluetooth® support is limited to Nissan-recommended phones.
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