Whether you’re a proud Nissan owner or shopping for a new Nissan in Houston, you’ve probably heard of NissanConnect. But unless you fully understand its capabilities, you may be missing out some technology that could really simplify your drive!

NissanConnect is an innovative system that integrates audio, navigation and communication with your NIssan to enhance the driving experience. It’s controlled using the dash-mounted screen on your car and leverages the power of your smartphone while eliminating distractions.

But what is NissanConnect and what features does it include?

Security & Convenience

• Automatic Collision Notification & Emergency Calling - Connect to response specialist to dispatch emergency services.

• Roadside Assistance Service - Connect to agent to dispatch towing or other third-party services.

• Alarm Notification - Get a real-time notification via email, text or call if your Nissan’s alarm is triggered.

• Stolen Vehicle Locator - Pinpoint vehicle’s location and assist police in recovery.

• Remote Door Lock/Unlock - Quick and easy access to your vehicle through an app on your phone.

• Remote Sound Horn & Flash Lights - Activate the horn and lights on your car on demand.

• Boundary Alert - Set a special zone and receive notification if your vehicle is driven outside or inside those boundaries.

• Valet Alert - Receive a notification if you vehicle moves outside a 0.2 mile radius of the drop off point.

• Curfew Alert - Get a notification if your car is being driven past a set time.

• Speed Alert - Set a speed threshold and get an alert if your vehicle exceeds that.

• Remote Engine Start/Stop - Use your smartphone to heat up or cool down your Nissan before getting in.

Entertainment & Information

• Music Apps - Rate songs, skip tracks and discover new favorites with Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth Streaming Audio.

• Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant - Reads incoming messages out loud and replies with voice-recognition technology.

• Facebook - See upcoming Facebook events and check in to destinations online.

• SiriusXM Travel Link - Check local movie listings, sports scores, stock market data and weather forecasts.

• Maintenance Alert/Manager - Automatic notification when malfunction light indicator is triggered or next service appointment is due.

• Vehicle Health Report - Generates report of any recent malfunctions.

Navigation

• SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel Prices - Provides pricing details for a variety of fuel types at gas stations nationwide plus the mileage between you and the pump.

• Google Send-to-Car, Connected Search, Assisted Search & Destination Download - Search for points of interest then send coordinates directly to your vehicle for navigation.

• Journey Planner - Plan your itinerary before you travel and simplify the trip.

• SiriusXM Navigation Traffic - Provides detailed traffic information to help you drive around congestion before you reach it.

At Gillman Nissan Fort Bend, we love NissanConnect for how it makes every drive effortless by connecting navigation, security and entertainment. Come visit our new and used car dealership serving the Houston, Rosenberg, Katy and Sugar Land, TX, area to test drive a vehicle with NissanConnect today!