Navigation systems sure make driving a whole lot easier, but they work much better when they’re not out of date. These systems need to reflect recent changes to one-way streets, bridges, toll roads, and highways, or you may run into trouble. An update will also include location info for thousands of businesses that have recently moved or opened. An outdated nav system may send you on a bad route to a store that no longer exists. If you have a Nissan navigation system, here’s some helpful info on how to get it updated with new information.
The process you’ll be using to update your system will depend greatly on the production details of your Nissan car or truck. It’s a good idea to start at this Nissan USA web page and select your model and year. For some of these models, updated data is available for vehicles from as far back as 2004.
Methods of Updating
- Older Nissan vehicles often require an updated DVD map, which you can order from the Nissan USA site. They can be a bit pricey, but some of these older vehicles have road and business information that is over a decade old and therefore unreliable.
- The instructions for some vehicles will direct you to use your Mac or PC and a downloadable update tool to update a USB stick (aka thumb drive) that then goes into your navigation console which will integrate all the new data.
- Newer Nissan vehicles update through the Nissan console itself, or in conjunction with a phone app.
Other Benefits of Updating
Beyond basic routing, your updated navigation system will have a variety of features to enhance your driving experience. Updating can optimize features such as:
- 3D LANDMARKS
Seeing 3D Landmarks on your map creates a clear visual connection to the real world. This is especially useful for navigating within cities. - LANE GUIDANCE
Lane Guidance functionality helps make sure that you are always in the right lane when approaching exits, road mergers, and complex interchanges
If you need any help updating the navigation system on your Nissan car or truck, contact us at Route 9 Nissan in Westborough, MA. You can either stop by our dealership or check out our inventory online. For further assistance, get in touch with our team. You can also reach out to us for the maintenance and repair of your vehicle. Our friendly staff will be by your side throughout your vehicle buying process. Keep reading our blogs for all the updates. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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