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Keys ............................................................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys............ 3-2
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)................ 3-3
Mechanical key.............................................. 3-4
Valet hand-off................................................ 3-4
Doors.............................................................. 3-4
Locking with mechanical key............................. 3-5
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key.............................................. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob........................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch.................. 3-6
Vehicle speed sensing door lock mechanism........ 3-6
Automatic door unlock mechanism..................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock............................... 3-7
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped).................... 3-7
Intelligent Key operating range.......................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution.......................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation.................................3-10
Battery saver system.....................................3-13
Warning signals...........................................3-13
Troubleshooting guide...................................3-14
Remote keyless entry system..............................3-15
How to use remote keyless entry system...........3-15Hood............................................................3-18
Lift gate.........................................................3-18
Operating manual lift gate..............................3-19
Operating power lift gate (if so equipped)..........3-19
Auto closure...............................................3-22
Lift gate release...........................................3-23
Fuel-filler door.................................................3-23
Opening fuel-filler door..................................3-23
Fuel-filler cap..............................................3-23
Tilting telescopic steering column........................3-25
Manual operation.........................................3-25
Electric operation.........................................3-25
Sun visors......................................................3-26
Mirrors...........................................................3-27
Inside mirror................................................3-27
Outside mirrors............................................3-28
Vanity mirror................................................3-29
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped).............3-30
Entry/exit function.........................................3-30
Memory storage...........................................3-30
System operation.........................................3-31
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A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If
you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for
duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN
does not record any key numbers so it is very
important to keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, this key can be
duplicated by a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2406Type A
SPA2431Type B
1. Master key (2)
2. Mechanical key (inside the key) (2)
3. Key number plate (1)
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS-
TEM KEYS
Your vehicle can only be driven with the master
keys which are registered to the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can
duplicate your existing key. As many as 4 keys
can be used with one vehicle. You should bring
all the registered keys that you have to a
NISSAN dealer for registration. This is because
the registration process will erase the memory of
all key codes previously registered into the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the
registration process, these components will only
recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System during registration. Any key
that is not given to your dealer at the time of
registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
KEYS
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CAUTION
Do not allow the NISSAN Vehicle Im-
mobilizer System key, which contains
an electrical transponder, to come in
contactwithsaltwater.Thiscould
cause the system to malfunction.
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to your
vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. The new
keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer
prior to use with the Intelligent Key system and
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System of your
vehicle. Since the registration process requires
erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key compo-
nents when registering new keys, be sure to take
all Intelligent Keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when driving. The Intelli-
gent Key is a precision device with abuilt-in transmitter. To avoid dama-
ging it, please note the following.
— The Intelligent Key is water
resistant; however, wetting may
damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is com-
pletely dry.
— Do not bend, drop or strike it
against another object.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key
foranextendedperiodina
place where temperatures ex-
ceed 1408F (608C) .
— Do not change or modify the
Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key
near an electric appliance such
as a television set or personal
computer.
— Do not allow the Intelligent Key
to come into contact with water
or salt water, and do not wash it
in a washing machine. This
could affect the system function.
.If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
NISSAN recommends erasing the IDcode of that Intelligent Key. This will
prevent the Intelligent Key from
unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding
the erasing procedure, please con-
tact a NISSAN dealer.
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SPA2033
MECHANICAL KEY
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the key until the lock knob returns to the lock
position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors and glove box, if they are equipped with a
key cylinder.
See “DOORS” later in this section and “STO-
RAGE” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the key itself after removing the mechanical
key to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures
below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the key to the valet, keeping the
mechanical key in your pocket or bag. Insert
the mechanical key into the key when you
retrieve your vehicle.
For glove box lock, see “STORAGE” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.
WARNING
.Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
.Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
DOORS
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SPA2432
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously using the
mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
front of the vehicle
*1will lock all doors.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
to the rear of the vehicle
*2will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
neutral position
*3, turning it to the rear
again within 1 minute will unlock all doors.
.You can switch the lock system to the mode
that allows you to open all the doors when
the key is turned once. (See “HOW TO USESETTING BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows you
to open and close all door windows.
To open the windows, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the rear of the vehicle forlonger
than 1 second. The door is unlocked and the
window keeps opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing
and holding the door UNLOCK button of the
key. (See “REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYS-
TEM” later in this section.)
To close the windows, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the front of the vehicle forlonger
than 1 second. The door is locked and the
window keeps closing while turning the key.
SPA2465
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
*1then close the
door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
*2.
When locking the door without a key, be
sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
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SPA2300
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will lock
or unlock all the doors. The switches are located
on the driver’s and front passenger’s door
armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
*1with the driver’s
or front passenger’s door open, then close the
door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the unlock position
*2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the lock position with
the key in the port and any door open, all doors
will lock and unlock automatically. With the
Intelligent Key left in the vehicle (not in the key
port) and any door open, all doors will unlock
automatically and a chime will sound after the
door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the key from
being accidentally locked inside the vehicle.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSING DOOR
LOCK MECHANISM
All doors will be locked automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h) .
To activate or deactivate the vehicle speed
sensing door lock mechanism, perform the
following procedure.
1. Close all doors.
2. Pushtheignitionswitchtothe“ON”
position.
3. Within 20 seconds, push and hold the
power door lock switch to the “LOCK”
position for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.A NISSAN dealer can customize this function to
lock the doors when the selector lever is moved
to any other position from the P (Park) position.
Contact a NISSAN dealer for details.
AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCK ME-
CHANISM
All doors will be unlocked automatically when
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
To activate or deactivate the automatic door
unlock mechanism, perform the following pro-
cedure.
1. Close all doors.
2. Pushtheignitionswitchtothe“ON”
position.
3. Within 20 seconds, push and hold the
power door lock switch to the “UNLOCK”
position for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
A NISSAN dealer can customize this function to
unlock the doors when the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position from the other
positions. Contact a NISSAN dealer for details.
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SPA2433
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
The child safety rear door lock helps prevent
doors from being opened accidentally, espe-
cially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
*1, the rear doors can be opened only
from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
*2.
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote controller function
or pushing the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or condi-
tions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehi-
cle.
.Never leave the Intelligent Key in
the vehicle when you leave the
vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating withthe vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions.
.When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broad-
casting station.
.When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,
and CB radio.
.When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
.When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
.When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal
computer.
.When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is
approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis-
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if so
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charged, replace it with a new one.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
which transmits strong radio waves, such as
signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Because the steering wheel is locked electri-
cally, unlocking the steering wheel with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position is impos-
sible when the vehicle battery is completely
discharged. Pay special attention that the
vehicle battery is not completely discharged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information about
the purchase and use of additional Intelligent
Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
.Do not allow the Intelligent Key,
which contains electrical compo-
nents, to come into contact with
water or salt water. This could affect
the system function.
.Do not drop the Intelligent Key..Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
.Do not change or modify the Intel-
ligent Key.
.Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is comple-
tely dry.
.Do not place the Intelligent Key for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 1408F (608C) .
.Do not attach the Intelligent Key
with a key holder that contains a
magnet.
.Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a mag-
netic field, such as a TV, audio
equipment and personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent
the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to
operate the vehicle. For information regarding
the erasing procedure, contact a NISSAN deal-
er.
SPA1948A
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range
*1from the request switch.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
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strong radio waves are present near the operat-
ing location, the Intelligent Key system’s operat-
ing range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range
*1is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone who does not
carry the Intelligent Key to push the request
switch to lock/unlock the doors.
SPA2407
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU-
TION
.Do not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the In-
telligent Key is outside the vehicle.
.After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
.To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
key with you and then lock the doors..Do not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
.The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing
doors with the door handle request switch)
can be set to remain inactive. (See “VEHI-
CLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” in
the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner,
audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section.)
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SPA2408
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out from your pocket or bag.
SPA2434
SPA2435
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch
*Aor the lift gate
request switch
*Bwithin the range of opera-
tion.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift
gate, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn
(or the outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator
and horn mode” later in this section.
Locking doors
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch
*Aor
lift gate request switch
*Bwhile carrying
the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while any door is open.
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