intelligent key NISSAN NOTE 2008 User Guide

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.
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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
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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,
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Meters and gauges
SECURITY SYSTEM
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5Starting and drivingStarting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting the engine ........................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ......................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-4
To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-4
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-4
Diesel particulate filter (where fitted) ........................ 5-5
Care when driving ................................................... 5-5
Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-5
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-5
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-5
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-5
Ignition switch.......................................................... 5-6
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission ....................................... 5-6
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-7
Key positions ...................................................... 5-7
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-7
Ignition knob (where fitted)....................................... 5-7
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission ....................................... 5-8
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-8
Ignition knob position .......................................... 5-8
Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery
situation .............................................................. 5-9
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-9
Starting the engine................................................... 5-10
Driving ..................................................................... 5-11
Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-11Driving with automatic transmission..................... 5-12
Speed limiter ........................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-16
Cruise control system .............................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control system .................. 5-19
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-19
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor (where fitted) .................. 5-22
Parking .................................................................... 5-22
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-24
Operating precautions ........................................ 5-24
Tyre pressure ..................................................... 5-25
Safety chains ...................................................... 5-25
Trailer brakes...................................................... 5-25
Trailer detection (where fitted) ............................ 5-25
Installation of coupling device ............................. 5-25
Vehicle security........................................................ 5-26
Power steering system............................................. 5-27
Brake system ........................................................... 5-27
Brake precautions .............................................. 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).......................... 5-28
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
(where fitted) ........................................................... 5-29
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
switch................................................................. 5-30
Cold weather driving................................................ 5-31
Battery ............................................................... 5-31
Engine coolant .................................................... 5-31
Tyre equipment ................................................... 5-31
Special winter equipment.................................... 5-32
Corrosion protection ........................................... 5-32

CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
driver, the vehicle may not start.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so that the knob can
ONLY be turned to the LOCK position when the
PUSH release button has first been depressed.
NOTE
•The ignition knob warning light () blinks
and the buzzer sounds twice when the igni-
tion knob is turned to the “OFF” position. De-
press the PUSH release button
j2 , then turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section for further details regarding
the functionality of the ignition knob warning
light.
•When the emergency key is being used, the
PUSH release buttonj2 must be depressed
in order to turn the ignition knob to the LOCK
position although the ignition knob warning
light (
) will not blink and the buzzer will not
sound.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ignition knob is designed so that it cannot be
turned to the LOCK position until the selector lever
is moved to the P (Park) position. The selector lever
can only be moved from the P (Park) position when
the ignition knob is in the ON position and the
footbrake pedal is depressed.
NOTE
The ignition knob warning light (
) blinks and a
buzzer sounds twice when the ignition knob is
turned to the “OFF” position. Make sure that the
selector lever is in the P (Park) position, then turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for
further details regarding the functionality of the
ignition knob warning light.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
In the LOCK position, turn the steering wheel 1/6 of
a turn from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
Depress the brake pedal, push the ignition knob and
turn it towards the Acc position while gently rotating
the steering wheel right or left.
IGNITION KNOB POSITION
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The steering lock can be only be locked from this
position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking the
steering wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the knob
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
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EMERGENCY KEY – INTELLIGENT
KEY DEAD BATTERY SITUATION
1.Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2.Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
3.Unfold the key
jA.4.Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
5.Insert the emergency key
jA into the ignition
knob as illustrated.
6.Proceed with the emergency key as described
in “Ignition switch” earlier in this section.OnAT models, when the ignition knob cannot be
turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1.Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2.Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
3.Unfold the key
jA.
4.Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
5.Insert the emergency key
jA into the ignition
knob as illustrated.
6.Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
7.Turn the emergency key slightly in the ON
direction.
8.Turn the emergency key to the LOCK position.
9.Remove the emergency key.
If the key is removed from the ignition knob, the
selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park).The
selector lever can only be moved from the P
(Park) position when the ignition knob is in the
ON position and the footbrake pedal is
depressed.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) * will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out the registered Intelligent Key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Intel-
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ligent Key, turn the ignition knob to the LOCK posi-
tion, wait for 5 seconds and turn the knob to the
START position again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “Security system” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.1. Apply the handbrake.
2.Manual transmission models:
Move the gear lever to N (Neutral) position, and
depress the clutch pedal to the floor while start-
ing the engine.
Automatic transmission models:
Depress the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P
position is preferred).
NOTE
The starter is designed not to operate if the
selector lever is out of the P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) position.
3. Models without Intelligent Key:
Rotate the steering wheel left to right to release
the ignition lock whilst turning the ignition switch
to the ON position.
Models with Intelligent key:
•MT models – keep the clutch pedal
depressed and/or depress the brake pedal
then:
•AT – depress the brake pedal then:
1) Push the ignition knob.
2) Rotate the steering wheel left to right to
release the ignition lock whilst turning the
ignition knob to the ON position.CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from
the driver, the vehicle may not start.
4. For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
indicator light
goes out.
5. Start the engine with your foot on the brake pedal,
not on the accelerator pedal, by turning the
ignition switch to START.
6. Release the ignition switch when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
For petrol engine models:
•If the engine is very hard to start for example
in extremely cold or hot weather, or when
restarting, Proceed as follows:
a. Depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then start the engine.
b. Release the ignition switch and the accel-
erator pedal when the engine starts.
•If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded. Proceed as follows:
a. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and hold it.
b. Start the engine for 5-6 seconds and stop.
After starting the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal.
STARTING THE ENGINE
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