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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 Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect your
belongings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from
being opened during valet hand-off, follow
the procedures below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancelswitch to the OFF (cancel) side.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass- through with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the
Intelligent Key when you retrieve your
vehicle.
See “Trunk lid” (P.3-23), “Glove box” (P.2-
48) and “Trunk pass-through” (P.1-7).
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 unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets
unattended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
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LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL
KEY
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors, trunk lid simulta-
neously using the mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to
the front of the vehicle
will lock all
doors and trunk lid.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder
once to the rear of the vehicle
will
unlock the driver’s door. After returning
the key to the neutral position
, turning
it to the rear again within 60 seconds will
unlock all doors and trunk lid.
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
the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual for
details.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WIN-
DOWS WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-50).)
To open the window, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer 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 UNLOCK button
on the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote keyless
entry system” (P.3-16).)
To close the window, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is locked and
the window keeps closing while turning the
key.
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the inside
lock knob to the lock positionthen close
the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
.
When locking the door without an Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors and trunk lid. The
switches are located on the driver’s and
front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors and trunk lid, push the
power door lock switch to the lock position
with 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 Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler
door and trunk lid, push the power door lock
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switch to the unlock position.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch is moved
to the lock position and any door open, all
doors will lock and unlock automatically.
With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle
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 Intelli-
gent Key from being accidentally locked
inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
.All doors and trunk lid lock automatically
when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH
(24 km/h).
. All doors and trunk lid unlock automati-
cally when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position or when the shift lever
is moved to the P (Park) position, if
selected.
The automatic unlock function can be
deactivated or activated. To deactivate or
activate the automatic door unlock system,
perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2,
push and hold the power door lock
switch to the
position (UNLOCK)
for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the ha-
zard indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between
each setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. To unlock the door manually, use
the inside lock knob or the power door lock
switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side).
The automatic door unlock function can be
changed on the lower display. (See the
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.)
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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
,
the rear doors can be opened only from the
outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
.

WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment man-
ufacturer for the possible influences
before use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio
waves may affect aircraft navigation
and communication systems. Do not
operate the Intelligent Key while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored during a
flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the doors and the trunk lid using the remote
controller function, using one touch unlock
function or pushing the request switch on
the vehicle without taking the key out from a
pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions 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 vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the 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 equip-
ment, 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 condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion 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 discharged, replace it with a new
one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, see “Intelligent Key battery dis-
charge” (P.5-14) to start the engine.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving 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 “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” (P.8-26).
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 an
INFINITI retailer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

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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 Intelli-
gent 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 140°F (60°C).
. If the outside temperature is below
14°F (−10°C), the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
. 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 magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure,
contact an INFINITI retailer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the one
touch unlock sensor/door request switch
and trunk open request switch.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s operating range becomes nar-
rower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each one touch unlock sensor/door

handle request switchand trunk open
request switch.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the one touch
unlock sensor and 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 use
the one touch unlock sensor or request
switches to lock or unlock the doors and
open the trunk lid.
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DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRE-
CAUTION
. Do not push the door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key held in
your hand as illustrated. The close dis-
tance to the door handle will cause the
Intelligent Key system to have difficulty
recognizing that the Intelligent Key is
outside the vehicle.
. Within 2 seconds after the door are
locked using the door handle request
switch, make sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. If you keep holding the
door handle for more than 2 seconds
after locking the doors using the door handle request switch, the door will be
unlocked.
. To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left inside the vehicle or the trunk, make
sure you carry the key with you and then
lock the doors or the trunk.
. The Intelligent Key system (opening/
closing doors with the door handle
request switch or one touch unlock
sensor) can be set to remain inactive.
(See the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Man-
ual.)
. The door cannot be unlocked using one
touch unlock operation after locking the
door within 2 seconds. To unlock the
door, release the one touch unlock
sensor once and touch it again.
. If a large amount of water runs down on
the door handle (for example, when
washing the vehicle or in a heavy rain),
the door may unlock if the Intelligent Key
is within the range of operation. To
prevent the door from being unlocked,
the Intelligent Key should be away from
the vehicle more than 7 ft (2 m).
. Do not hold and pull the door handle
quickly. The door will be unlocked but will
not open. Release the door handle once
and pull it again to open the door.
. If you pull the door handle with your
gloved hand, the one touch unlock
operation may not function.
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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or bag.
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch
(driver’s or front
passenger’s) within the range of operation.
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You can also unlock the corresponding door
by touching the one touch unlock sensor
(driver’s or front passenger’s) within the
range of operation, and can unlock the other
doors using the door handle request switch
.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as
a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-19).

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Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door 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.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle request switch with the Intelli-
gent Key inside the vehicle. However,
when an Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
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Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Touch the one touch unlock sensor(driver’s or front passenger’s) while car-
rying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once. The
corresponding door will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch
within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door
will unlock.
All doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will be
locked automatically unless one of the

following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch or
touch unlock operation while the doors are
locked.
.Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
During this 1-minute time period, if the
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
is pushed, all doors will be locked automa-
tically after another 1 minute.
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Opening trunk lid
1. Push the trunk open request switchfor
more than 1 second while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.
2. The trunk will unlatch. An outside chime will sound four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Lockout protection:
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the
Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the outside
chime will sound and the trunk will open.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver
system will cut off the power supply to
prevent battery discharge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and
. The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition
switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously.
The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.
When shifting the shift lever to
the P (Park) position. The inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
When closing the door after
getting out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3 times
and the inside warning chime sounds for a
few seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the
display and the outside chime sounds
continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
OFF position and the shift lever is not
in the P (Park) position.Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to
the OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to
LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds and all the doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle or trunk.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request
switch or LOCK button on the
Intelligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle or trunk.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds and the trunk lid opens. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
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