Telematics System
COMPONENT PARTS
TCU
- TCU is installed on the lower right side of the instrument panel.
- A radio communication terminal and SIM card are built into the unit
*1
and data is sent and received in SMS and packet communica*2
tion with the NISSAN CARWINGS data center via the TEL
antenna.
NOTE:
*1: SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is also referred to as
Text Messaging, Short Mail, etc. It is the service that performs textbased message communication.
*2: Packet communication is the communication method that sends/receives data in a small packet. Divided data is referred to as a packet and the communication line can be efficiently used.
- TCU is connected to the AV control unit with the USB harness for sound signal input/output and USB communication.
- VIN information necessary for the Telematics service is memorized.