ignition NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 Workshop Manual

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
O1,
then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position
O2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver's or front passen-
ger's side) to the lock position
O1. When
locking the door this way, be certain not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver's or front pas-
senger's side) to the unlock position
O2.
Lockout protection
With the Intelligent Key lef t in the vehicle
and any door open, all doors will unlock
automatically and a chime will sound af ter
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 lock automatically when the ve- hicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h)
• All doors unlock automatically when the transmission is placed in the P (Park) po-
sition or when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, depending on
the option selected in the “Vehicle Set-
tings” menu.
NOTE:The Auto Door Unlock feature can be
changed using the "Vehicle Settings"
menu on the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display- 5 inch (13 cm) Type
A (if so equipped)” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle
information display —7 inch (18 cm) Type
B (if so equipped)” (P. 2-34).
LPD2862
Inside lock
LPD2309
Door lock switch
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments

• To prevent the Intelligent Key from beinglef t inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you and then
lock the doors.
• Do not pull the door handle before push- ing 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.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out of your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch within the
range of operation.
Locking doors
1. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) posi- tion, place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle request switch
O1
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.
4. All doors and the trunk will lock.
5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
LPD2865LPD2887
3-10Pre-driving checks and adjustments

NOTE:
• Request switches for all doors andtrunk can be deactivated when the Ext.
Door Switch or I-Key Door Lock feature
is switched to OFF using the “Vehicle
Settings” menu on the vehicle infor-
mation, see “Vehicle information dis-
play - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so
equipped)” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle infor-
mation display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if
so equipped)” (P. 2-34).
• Doors lock with the door handle re- quest switch while the ignition switch
is not in the LOCK position. • Doors lock by pushing the driver’s side
door handle request switch while any
door is open. However, the correspond-
ing door locks with the mechanical key
even if any door is open.
• Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle and a beep sounds to
warn you. However, when an Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another Intelligent Key.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operat-
ing the door handles. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in inad-
vertently unlocking the doors, which
may decrease the safety and security
of your vehicle.
CAUTION
• When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the request switch
to prevent the Intelligent Key from
being lef t in the vehicle.
• The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent Key
system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the
doors are closed; the lock will automati-
cally unlock and the door chime sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand.
LPD2165
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-11

CAUTION
The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
or under the spare tire area.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
O1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside chime sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
O1
again within 60 seconds to unlock all
doors and trunk. The outside chime
sounds again. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking
the doors, that door may not be unlocked.
Returning the door handle to its original
position will unlock the door. If the door
does not unlock af ter returning the door
handle, push the door handle request
switch to unlock the door.
All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is per-
formed within one minute af ter pushing
the request switch:
• Opening any door.
• Pushing the ignition switch.
LPD2887LPD2165
3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of
time when a door is unlocked.
The lights can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following
operations:
• Placing the ignition switch in the ONposition.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the interior light switch to the OFF position.
• Switching the Auto Room Lamp feature to the OFF position in the “Vehicle Set-
tings” menu on the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13
cm) Type A (if so equipped)” (P. 2-18) or
“Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18
cm) Type B (if so equipped)” (P. 2-34).
For additional information, see “Interior
lights” (P. 2-79).
Opening the trunk lid
To open the trunk lid, perform the following:
1. Push the trunk opener switch
OAwhile
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The trunk will unlatch. A 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 all doors are locked and the trunk lid
is closed with the Intelligent Key inside the
trunk, a chime will sound and the trunk will
open.
LPD2866
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-13

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
1.(remote engine start) button
2.
(lock) button
3.
(unlock) button
4.
(trunk) button
5.
(panic) button The remote keyless entry function can op-
erate all door locks using the remote key-
less function of the Intelligent Key. The re-
mote keyless function can operate at a
distance of 33 f t (10 m) away from the ve-
hicle. The operating distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not
function under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
• When the doors or the trunk are open or not closed securely.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure not to leave the key
in the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key. 4. The hazard indicator lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. Failure to follow these in-
structions may result in inadvertently
unlocking the doors, which may de-
crease the safety and security of your
vehicle.
Unlocking doors
1. Press thebutton on the Intelligent
Key.
2. The hazard indicator lights flash once and the driver’s door will unlock.
3. Press the
button again within 1
minute to unlock all doors and trunk.
LPD3603
3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments

NOTE:
The Selective Unlock feature can be
changed using the “Vehicle Settings”
menu on the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type
A (if so equipped)” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle
information display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type
B (if so equipped)” (P. 2-34).
All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is per-
formed within 1 minute af ter pressing the
button:
• Opening any doors.
• Pushing the ignition switch.
Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of
time when a door is unlocked.
The lights can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following
operations:
• Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the interior light switch to the OFF position. • Switching the Auto Room Lamp feature
to the OFF position in the “Vehicle Set-
tings” menu on the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13
cm) Type A (if so equipped)” (P. 2-18) or
“Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18
cm) Type B (if so equipped)” (P. 2-34).
For additional information, see “Interior
lights” (P. 2-79).
Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5
seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk
release button will not operate when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention by pressing and holding the
button on the Intelligent Key for lon-
ger than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on
for a period of time.
The panic alarm stops when:
• It has run for a period of time, or • Any button is pressed on the Intelligent
Key.
• The request switch on the driver or pas- senger door is pushed and the Intelligent
Key is in range of the door handle.
Answer back horn feature
If desired, the answer back horn feature
can be deactivated using the Intelligent
Key. When it is deactivated and the
button is pressed, the hazard indicator
lights flash twice. When thebutton is
pressed, neither the hazard indicator lights
nor the horn operates.
NOTE:
If you can change the Answer Back Horn
feature with the Intelligent Key, the ve-
hicle information display screen will
show the current mode af ter the ignition
switch has been cycled from the OFF to
the ON position. The vehicle information
display screen can also be used to
change the answer back horn mode.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type
A (if so equipped)” (P. 2-18 or “Vehicle in-
formation display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B
(if so equipped)” (P. 2-34).
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When stopping the engine The “Shif t to Park” warning appears in
the display and the inside warning
chime sounds continuously. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park) po-
sition.
Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) po-
sition.
When opening the driver's door to get
out of the vehicle The “Door/Trunk Open” warning ap-
pears in the display. The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the door af ter getting
out of the vehicle The “No Key Detected” warning ap-
pears in the display, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The “Shif t to Park” warning appears in
the display. The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion and the shif t lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) po-
sition and place the ignition switch in
the OFF position.
The Rear Door Alert warning message
appears on the display, the horn
sounds three times twice, or a Check
Rear Seat for All Articles warning ap-
pears on the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated.
Check the back seat for all articles,
press the OK button to clear the Rear
Door Alert warning message.
When closing the door with the inside
lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all the doors
unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle re-
quest switch or the
button on
the Intelligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17

SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The “Key Battery Low” indicator ap-
pears in the display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one.
For additional information, see “Battery
replacement” (P. 8-23).
The “Key ID Incorrect” warning appears
in the display, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pressing the ignition switch The “Key System Error: See Owner’s
Manual” warning appears on the dis-
play. It warns of a malfunction with the Intel-
ligent Key system.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments

CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intel-
ligent Key may not function properly.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within
the specified operating range from the
vehicle.
The Remote Engine Start operating range
is approximately 197 f t (60 m) from the
vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
To use the Remote Engine Start feature to
start the engine perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
button to lock all doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the
vehicle is not within view press and hold
the
button for at least 2 seconds. The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
• The parking lights will turn on and remain
on as long as the engine is running.
• The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
• The engine will continue to run for 10 min- utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time
for an additional 10 minutes. For addi-
tional information, see “Extending engine
run time” (P. 3-20).
Depress and hold the brake then push the
push-button ignition switch to the ON po-
sition before driving. For additional infor-
mation, see “Driving the vehicle” (P. 5-18).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The Remote Engine Start feature can be
extended one time by performing the
steps listed in “Remote starting the vehicle”
in this section. Run time will be calculated
as follows:
• The first 10 minute run time will start when the Remote Engine Start function is
performed. • The second 10 minutes will start immedi-
ately when the Remote Engine Start
function is performed again. For example,
if the engine has been running for 5 min-
utes, and 10 minutes are added, the en-
gine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
• Extending engine run time will count to- wards the two Remote Engine Start limit.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts,
or a single Remote Engine Start with an
extension, are allowed between ignition
cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled
to the ON position and then back to the
OFF position before the Remote Engine
Start procedure can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
one of the following:
• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press
until the parking lights turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
• The extended engine run time has expired.
• The first 10 minute timer has expired.
• The engine hood has been opened.
3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments