Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Owner's Manual: USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port

1. Type-A.

Connecting a device to the USB Connection Port

WARNING

Do not connect, disconnect, or operate the USB device while driving. Doing so may distract the driver. If distracted, you could lose control of your Nissan Sentra, which may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.

CAUTION

• To prevent damage and avoid loss of functionality when using a USB device with the Nissan Sentra audio system, carefully observe the following precautions.
• Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device at an angle or upside down may damage the port. Always ensure that the USB device is correctly aligned and fully seated in the USB port.
• Do not pull on the USB port cover (if so equipped) when removing the USB device. Doing so may damage both the port and the protective cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in a location where it may be pulled unintentionally.
  Accidental pulling of the cable may damage the USB port.

NOTE:

For optimal performance, it is recommended to use original manufacturer-approved cables, which are sold separately. A USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter (or the reverse) may be available; however, compatibility and performance may vary depending on the device.

For additional guidance, refer to the device manufacturer’s owner information regarding proper use, handling, and care of the USB device.

The USB connection port in the Nissan Sentra is located beneath the heater and air conditioner controls. Insert the USB device directly into the connection port.

When a compatible USB storage device is connected, supported audio files stored on the device can be played through the Nissan Sentra vehicle audio system.

USB connections screen

Press the MENU button and touch the "Connections" key, or press the "Settings" key and then touch the "Connections" key to adjust USB-related settings.

• Auto Change Source
  Touch "ON" or "OFF" to configure whether the Nissan Sentra audio system automatically switches to USB audio when a USB memory device or an iPod is connected using a USB cable.

USB screen

1. "USB Menu" key
   Touch to display the USB Menu screen.
2. Track information
   Displays available track details such as song title, artist name, and album name.
3. Audio source indicator
   Shows that USB is the currently selected audio source.
4. USB operation keys
   Touch to control playback functions for USB audio.
5. Play time and progress bar
   The elapsed play time of the track is displayed.

   The progress bar visually indicates the current playback position within the track.

USB operation keys

Touch the on-screen keys to control playback functions such as play, pause, skip, and repeat while using USB audio in the Nissan Sentra.

USB memory device player operation

Activation and playing

Connecting a USB memory device to the port will automatically begin playback of compatible audio files.

USB audio can also be accessed by touching the "USB" key on the Menu screen or by selecting USB from the Launch Bar of the Nissan Sentra audio system.

To pause playback of the USB memory device, touch the " " key. To resume playback, touch the " " key.

Skipping tracks

To skip tracks, press the or buttons on the control panel, or repeatedly touch the " " or " " keys on the display until the desired track is selected.

NOTE:

Depending on the playback state, skipping to the previous track may require pressing the button or touching the key twice.

Pressing the button or touching the key once may restart the currently playing track from the beginning.

Fast-forwarding/rewinding

To fast-forward or rewind the current track, press and hold the or buttons on the control panel, or touch and hold the " " or " " keys on the screen.

Changing play mode Repeat mode

Touch the " " key on the USB screen to change the repeat playback mode.

The following repeat modes are available:

All: Repeats all tracks

1 Folder: Repeats the selected folder or sub-folder

1 Track: Repeats the current track

Random mode

Touch the " " key on the screen to change the random playback mode as follows:

" " not highlighted: Random off

" " highlighted: Random on

USB menu

Touch the "USB Menu" key on the USB screen to display additional USB playback options and settings.

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