NISSAN NOTE 2012 Manual PDF

3Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsPre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................ 3-2
Integrated keyfob/remote control system .................. 3-3
Using the remote keyless entry system ................ 3-3
Locking the doors ............................................... 3-3
Unlocking the doors – convenience mode ........... 3-4
Unlocking the doors – anti-hijack mode ............... 3-4
Switching from convenience mode to
anti-hijack mode.................................................. 3-4
Keyfob operation failure ...................................... 3-4
Intelligent Key system (where fitted) ......................... 3-5
Locking/unlocking .............................................. 3-5
Starting the engine with the Intelligent Key .......... 3-6
Door locks ............................................................... 3-6
Super Lock System (Right-hand drive models) .... 3-6
Vehicle dead battery – left-hand side door
handle ................................................................ 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch .................. 3-7Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-8
Back door lock ................................................... 3-8
Security system ....................................................... 3-9
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 3-9
Bonnet release ........................................................ 3-10
Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-11
Fuel filler lid opener lever .................................... 3-11
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 3-11
Handbrake lever ...................................................... 3-11
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-12
Mirrors..................................................................... 3-12
Inside rear-view mirror ........................................ 3-12
Outside rear-view mirrors.................................... 3-12
Vanity mirror ....................................................... 3-13
Rear parcel shelf...................................................... 3-14
Rear parcel shelf removal.................................... 3-14
Rear parcel shelf installation................................ 3-14

The key/emergency keyjB is applicable to:
•the ignition switch or ignition knob (keyfob dead
battery situation)
•the left-hand side door key cylinder (vehicle dead
battery situation)
•the front passenger air bag switch
CAUTION
Do not leave the ignition key or Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
NOTE
To access the emergency key
jB (Intelligent Key
equipped models), remove the keyfob lower
cover according to the steps
j1,j2andj3 de-
scribed in “Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead
battery situation” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
The key can only be inserted fully in the ignition
switch or knob cylinder. For the left-hand side doorhandle and front passenger air bag switch (Intelli-
gent Key equipped models), it is normal for the key
not to go into the key cylinder all the way.
Record the key number shown on the tag
jA on the
“Security information” page at the end of this manual
and keep it in a safe place,not in the vehicle.Ifyou
lose your keys or Intelligent Keys, see your NISSAN
dealer for duplicates by using the key number.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very
important to keep track of your key number plate.
Note that 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 dupli-
cated by your NISSAN dealer.
Only the NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)* key
can be used on your vehicle. A key number is nec-
essary when you need an extra NATS key. As many
as four NATS keys can be used on one vehicle. The
new key must be registered to the NATS compo-
nents of your vehicle by your NISSAN dealer. At this
time, you are requested to bring all your NATS keys
to your NISSAN dealer.
* Immobilizer
This is necessary because the registration process
will erase all memory of the NATS components.
Do not allow NATS keys which contain the tran-
sponder chip to come in contact with salt water.
Salt water may damage the transponder chip and
cause a NATS key malfunction.
NPA958
Without integrated keyfob (where fitted)
NPA598Z
Integrated door lock remote controller
NPA599Z
Intelligent system emergency key
KEYS
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All doors can be locked/unlocked from the outside
by pressing the lock/unlockbutton on the
keyfob.
A selective unlock or “anti-hijack” mode allows to
remotely unlock only the driver’s door in order to
prevent an attacker from entering the vehicle via an
unlocked passenger door. For details, see “Unlock-
ing the doors – anti-hijack mode” later in this section
for unlocking the doors.
The integrated keyfob can operate at a distance of
approximately 5m (15ft) from the vehicle (the effec-
tive distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle and the state of the keyfob battery).
As many as four integrated keyfobs can be used for
one vehicle. For information concerning the pur-
chase and use of additional integrated keyfobs, con-
tact your NISSAN dealer.CAUTION
•Always remove the ignition key or Intelligent
Key, close all windows before operating the
keyfob door lock system.
•Ensure that the driver’s door is securely
closed before operating the integrated keyfob
door lock system for a correct operation of
the system.
Listed below are conditions or occurrences that
will damage the integrated keyfob.
•If the integrated keyfob becomes wet.
•If the integrated keyfob is dropped.
•If the integrated keyfob is sharply struck
against another object.
USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
WARNING
For Super Lock system equipped models, failure
to follow the precautions below may lead to haz-
ardous situations. Make sure that the Super Lock
system activation is always conducted safely.
•When the vehicle is occupied, never lock the
doors with the integrated keyfob. Doing so
will trap the occupants, since the Super Lock
system prevents the doors from being opened
from the inside of the vehicle.
•Only operate the integrated keyfob lock but-
ton when there is a clear view of the vehicle.This is to prevent anybody from being trapped
inside the vehicle through the Super Lock sys-
tem activation.
For further details on the Super Lock system see
“Door locks” later in this section.
LOCKING THE DOORS
1. Remove the ignition key or Intelligent Key.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the lock
button on the integrated keyfob.
•All the doors will lock.
•The hazard indicator flashes once.
When the lock
button is pushed with all doors
locked, the hazard indicator flashes once to remind
you that the doors are already locked.
NOTE
An auto-relock function will operate after a full or
partial unlock, when no further user action oc-
curs.
The relock will operate approximately 2 minutes af-
ter full or partial unlock.
The auto-relock function is cancelled when any door
is opened or the key is inserted in the ignition (type
jA).
NPA734Z
INTEGRATED KEYFOB/REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
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UNLOCKING THE DOORS –
CONVENIENCE MODE
Push the unlockbutton on the integrated keyfob.
•All doors unlock
•The hazard indicator flashes twice.
UNLOCKING THE DOORS –
ANTI-HIJACK MODE
1. Push the unlockbutton on the integrated
keyfob once.
•Only the driver’s door unlocks.
•The hazard indicator flashes twice, quickly.
2. Push the unlock
button on the integrated
keyfob again.
•All doors unlock.
•The hazard indicator flashes twice.
SWITCHING FROM CONVENIENCE
MODE TO ANTI-HIJACK MODE
Type
jA – Integrated keyfob
While in the convenience mode, press the lock/unlockbuttons simultaneously for 5 seconds
to set the anti-hijack mode. Note that the above pro-
cedure must be done with the ignition switch “OFF”.
The hazard indicator flashes once as anti-hijack
mode setting confirmation.The same procedure should be used in order to dis-
able the anti-hijack system and return to conve-
nience mode.
The hazard indicator flashes three times as conve-
nience mode setting confirmation.
TypejB – Intelligent Key keyfob
While in the convenience mode, lock the vehicle
using the integrated keyfob. Press the lock
/unlockbuttons simultaneously for 10 seconds
to set the anti-hijack mode. Then, immediately press
the door lock/unlock switch on the driver’s door
handle. Note that the above procedure must be done
after the ignition knob has been turned from the ON
to the LOCK position. A confirmation flash of the
Intelligent Key indicator light (green) will indicate
that the anti-hijack mode has been properly set.
The same procedure should be used in order to dis-
able the anti-hijack and return to convenience mode.
A confirmation flash of the
Intelligent Key warn-
ing light (red) will indicate that the anti-hijack mode
has been properly disabled.
See “Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion for further details on the
Intelligent Key warn-
ing light/Intelligent Key indicator light.
KEYFOB OPERATION FAILURE
The keyfob may not work properly in several situa-
tions as listed below:
•When the keyfob battery is dead.
•When the locking/unlocking system is used con-
tinuously, an anti lock-abuse system prevents the
lock motors from overheating and disables the
keyfob locking operation for a short period of
time.
•When the door handle is pulled while the keyfob
is being activated.
See “Integrated Keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section for battery replacement and
requested battery type.
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The Intelligent Key system is a convenient keyless
entry system that allows you to operate your vehicle
without using an actual key.
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect electric medi-
cal equipment. Those who use a pacemaker
should contact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influences before
use.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
The Intelligent Key system allows you to lock/unlock
the driver’s door, the passenger’s door or the back
door without activating the integrated keyfob or us-
ing the emergency key (LH side door handle key cyl-
inder).
When standing next to the vehicle (illustrated by the
grey area), the Intelligent Key sends an ID code that
allows the owner to manually lock/unlock the vehicleby means of pressing the driver’s side door, pas-
senger’s side door or back door handle lock/unlock
switch.
Locking the doors
1. Make sure you have the Intelligent Key with you
when exiting the vehicle.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Press the door/back door handle lock switch.
•All the doors will lock
•The hazard indicator flashes once
CAUTION
Make sure you do not leave the Intelligent Key
duplicate inside the vehicle as the locking proce-
dure logic will be impaired.
NOTE
If the Intelligent Key is left in the vehicle and the
door/back door handle lock switch is pressed,
the buzzer will sound, warning the owner that the
Intelligent Key has been left in the vehicle.
Unlocking the doors
Convenience mode:
Push the door/back door handle lock/unlock switch.
•All doors unlock
•The hazard indicator flashes twiceAnti-hijack mode:
1. Push the door/back door handle lock/unlock
switch.
•Only that particular door unlocks
•The hazard indicator flashes twice quickly.
2. Push the door/back door handle lock/unlock
switch within 5 seconds.
•All doors unlock
•The hazard indicator flashes twice, slowly.
NOTE
When the lock/unlock passenger door handle
switch is pressed, all doors unlock as in conve-
nience mode.
See “Integrated keyfob/remote control system” ear-
lier in this section for further details on the conve-
nience mode and anti-hijack mode.
NOTE
Interferences due to external circumstances may
impair the Intelligent Key operation. In this case,
use the emergency key located in the Intelligent
Key integrated keyfob and lock/unlock the ve-
hicle according to “Door locks” later in this sec-
tion.
CAUTION
•Make sure the Intelligent Key battery is in good
condition. Note that the battery life depends
on variable conditions, amount of time it has
been used, ambient temperature, etc.
NPA881Z
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
(where fitted)
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•The Intelligent Key contains a miniature radio
transmitter that may be affected when placed
near metal objects.
•Keep the Intelligent Key away from mobile
phones, lap-top computers and other metal
objects or electronics.
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE
INTELLIGENT KEY
See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.
CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when starting and driving the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
passenger compartment, the vehicle may not
start.
WARNING
•Always look before opening any doors, to
avoid an accident with oncoming traffic.
•Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently
become involved in a serious accident.
SUPER LOCK SYSTEM (Right-hand
drive models)
WARNING
For Super Lock System equipped models, failure
to follow the precautions below may lead to haz-
ardous situations. Make sure the Super Lock Sys-
tem activation is always safely conducted.
•When the vehicle is occupied, never lock the
doors with the integrated keyfob. Doing so
will trap the occupants, since the Super Lock
System prevents the doors from being opened
from the inside of the vehicle.
•Only operate the integrated keyfob lock but-
ton when there is a clear view of the vehicle.
This is to prevent anybody from being trapped
inside the vehicle through the Super Lock
System activation.
Locking the doors with the integrated keyfob will
lock all doors including the back door and activate
the Super Lock System. This means that none ofthe doors can be opened from the inside, adding
extra security in case of break-in or theft.
The system will be released when the door is un-
locked with the integrated keyfob.
The Super Lock System will not activate when the
doors are locked with the power door lock switch or
the key.
Emergency situations
If the Super Lock System is activated due to a traf-
fic accident or other unexpected circumstances
while you are in the vehicle:
•Insert the key/emergency key in the ignition
switch, turn it to the ON position, the Super Lock
system will be released and all doors can be
unlocked.
•Open or break the door window on the front
passenger’s side, remove the protection cap on
the passenger’s side door handle, insert the key
into the passenger’s side door key cylinder and
turn it to the unlock position, after which you will
be able to open the door.
•Remove the key from the ignition switch and un-
lock the door using the integrated keyfob.
DOOR LOCKS
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VEHICLE DEAD BATTERY –
LEFT-HAND SIDE DOOR HANDLE
The left-hand side door can be locked or unlocked
with the door key/emergency key when the vehi-
cle’s battery is dead.
To lock the door with the key/emergency
key
1. If necessary, carefully remove the protection capjA (where fitted) on the left-hand side door
handle by inserting the key/emergency key in the
cap’s base slot and pry it off.
2. To lock the door
j1 , insert the key/emergency
key in the left-hand side door handle key cylinder
and turn it towards the front of the vehicle
jF.
To unlock the door
j2 , turn the key/emergency
key towards the rear of the vehicle.
The left-hand side door handle can only be locked
from the outside by using the key/emergency key
when the door is closed.See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for access to the Intelligent sys-
tem emergency key.
CAUTION
The alarm system will be triggered when the door
is opened using the key/emergency key (NISSAN
alarm equipped models). To stop the alarm, turn
the ignition key/emergency key to the ON posi-
tion.
Initialising the system after vehicle
battery loading or replacement
After recharging or replacing the battery, you should
release (initialise) the system by:
•Inserting the key/emergency key into the ignition
switch and then turning it to the ON position.
•Unlocking the vehicle using the integrated key-
fob.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
CAUTION
When locking the door with the power door lock
switch, be sure not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
Central door lock equipped models
Operating the power door lock switch located on
the centre console will lockj1 or unlockj2 all
doors when the driver’s door is closed (the indica-
tor light
j3 comes on when all doors are locked).
However, a chime will sound and the doors will not
lock if the power door lock switch is pressed when
a passenger door is open, even if the driver’s door
is closed.
NOTE
•It is also possible to open the driver’s door,
move the power door lock switch to the lock
j1 position and close the door to lock all doors
unless the key is in the ignition or the Intelli-
gent Key (where fitted) is left inside the ve-
hicle.
•If the integrated Intelligent Keyfob lock button
(where fitted) is pressed inside the vehicle, all
doors lock, the power door lock indicator light
j3 comes on and the power door unlock side
of the switchj2 cannot be activated (central
door lock equipped models and Super Lock
equipped models). To unlock, press the inte-
grated Intelligent Keyfob unlock button. How-
ever, note that if the door is manually opened
from inside after having pressed the Keyfob
NPA927Z
NPA868Z
Centre console
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lock button (central door lock equipped mod-
els), the indicator lightj3 remains illuminated
and the door unlocks.
•When the power door lock switch is moved to
the lock positionj1 while the driver’s door is
open and the integrated Intelligent Keyfob
(where fitted) is left inside the vehicle, all
doors unlock as the driver’s door is closed
and the buzzer sounds (central door lock
equipped models and Super Lock equipped
models). This is to prevent from locking the
vehicle while the Intelligent Key has been left
inside the vehicle.
Super Lock equipped models
Operating the power door lock switch located on
the centre console will lockj1 or unlockj2all
doors (the indicator lightj3 comes on when all
doors are locked). However, when the Super Lock
is set, it is not possible to unlock the doors with the
power door lock switch
j2 . Note that a chime will
sound and the doors will not lock if the power door
lock switch is pressed when a passenger door is
open, even if the driver’s door is closed.
In order to lock all doors without activating the Su-
per Lock system, open the driver’s door, move the
power door lock switch to the lock position
j1and
close the door.
CAUTION
Note that the above operation will not be pos-sible with a key in the ignition switch or when the
Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle; a chime
will then sound in order to draw your attention
and the vehicle unlocks.
1.Lock position
2.Unlock position
A.Front of the vehicle
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locking helps prevent doors from being
opened accidentally. This mechanism is especially
handy when small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position
j1 , the rear
door can only be opened from the outside.
Set the lock lever in position
j2 in order to disable
the child safety rear door lock mechanism.
BACK DOOR LOCK
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the back door.
The back door can be manually released from the
outside when the vehicle is not locked by operating
the microswitch located on the back door under-
side.
NOTE
The back door cannot be opened from the out-
side when the power door lock switch is acti-
vated. An audible warning is heard when the
microswitch located on the back door underside
is operated.
To close, lower and push down the back door se-
curely.NPA735Z
Rear door side panel
NPA725Z
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WARNING
•Do not drive with the back door opened. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle.
•Closely supervise children when they are
around the vehicle to prevent them from play-
ing and being locked in the luggage compart-
ment where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the vehicle locked, with the back door
closed, when not in use, and prevent chil-
dren’s access to the vehicle’s keys.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)* will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the reg-
istered NATS key.
* Immobilizer
If the engine fails to start using the registered NATS
key, it may be due to interference from another
NATS key, an automated toll road device or an auto-
mated payment device on the key ring. Restart the
engine using the following procedure:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for
approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or LOCK
position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference) sepa-
rated from the registered NATS key or NATS
Intelligent Key (where fitted).
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the registered
NATS key or NATS Intelligent Key (where fitted)
on a separate key-ring to avoid interference from
other devices.
NATS security warning light
The security warning light blinks whenever the igni-
tion switch is in the LOCK, “OFF” or Acc position.
This function indicates that NATS is equipped on
the vehicle.
If the NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) is mal-
functioning, this light will remain on while the ignition
key is in the ON position.
If the light remains on and/or the engine will not
start, see your NISSAN dealer for NATS service
as soon as possible. Please bring all NATS keys
or NATS Intelligent Keys when visiting your
NISSAN dealer for service.
Additional information for RHD models
If the NATS is malfunctioning, this light will turn on
after flashing six times while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
However, if the NATS security warning light turns
off after the light has remained on for 15 minutes,
SIC2045Z
Meters and gauges
SECURITY SYSTEM
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there is a 10 second time slot to start the engine
after the ignition is turned off. See your NISSAN
dealer for NATS service as soon as possible.
A.LHD models
B.RHD models
1. Pull the bonnet lock release lever
j1 , located
below the instrument panel on the driver’s side;
the bonnet will spring up slightly.2. Slide the lever
j2 , at the front of the bonnet,
sideways with your fingertips and raise the bon-
net.
3. Insert the support rod
j3 into the slot on the
underside of the bonnet.
4. When closing the bonnet, replace the support
rod in its original position, then slowly close the
bonnet and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
Always check whether the bonnet is closed and
locked securely to prevent it from opening while
driving. The vehicle should only be operated with
the bonnet securely closed.
NPA1012
BONNET RELEASE
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