The Intelligent Key uses coded radio sig-
nals to communicate with the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key is near the ve-
hicle, such as in your pocket or purse, it
allows the vehicle to be locked, unlocked,
or started without inserting the ignition
key. It is also possible to use the remote
control entry function.
CAUTIONO Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
O Do not leave the vehicle with the Intelli-
gent Key inside.
O The Intelligent Key may not function
correctly depending on the environ-
ment or operating conditions. It could
also malfunction if you do not use it
correctly.
O The Intelligent Key transmits faint
radio waves.
In the following situations, the Intelli-
gent Key and remote control entry func-
tions may not operate correctly, and
you may have to use the metal key (me-
chanical key, valet key or wallet key): Ð when there are strong signals
coming from a television tower,
power station or broadcasting sta-
tion.
Ð when you have wireless equipment
or a cellular phone with you.
Ð when the Intelligent Key is in con-
tact with or covered by a metallic
material.
Ð when radio wave-type remote con-
trol entry is used nearby.
Ð when the Intelligent Key is placed
near an electric appliance such as a
personal computer.
O The Intelligent Key continually con-
sumes battery power as the key re-
ceives a signal to communicate with
the vehicle. Battery life is about 2
years, although it varies depending on
the operating conditions. When the
battery of the Intelligent Key is low, the
green blinking key warning light goes
out about 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. If
the battery runs down, replace it with a
new one.
O If the Intelligent Key receives strong
signal over an extended period of time, the battery could quickly run down. Do
not place the Intelligent Key near an
electric appliance such as a television
set or personal computer.
O Because the ignition switch is elec-
tronically controlled, if the battery is
completely discharged when the igni-
tion switch is in the LOCK position, the
steering lock cannot be released and
the ignition switch cannot be turned
(including the mechanical key). Be
careful not to completely discharge the
battery.
O In case the battery is completely dis-
charged, make sure to recharge the
battery immediately.
For information regarding the replacement
of a battery, see ªKeyfob battery replace-
mentº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-
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1. Intelligent Key 2 sets
2. Mechanical key (metal key)* 2 sets
3. Valet key (metal key)*
4. Wallet key and key case (card type)
(metal key)
5. Key number plate *: Refer to ªINFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system keysº earlier in this section.
WARNING O The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves that can adversely affect medical
electric equipment.
O If you have a pacemaker, you should
contact the medical equipment manufac-
turer to ask if it will be affected by the In-
telligent Key signal.
The valet key cannot be used for the glove
box lock and the trunk access window lid
lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a
key with someone, give them the valet
key only.
Record the key number on the key
number plate/metal tag and keep it in a
safe place (such as your wallet), NOT IN
THE VEHICLE. A key number plate is sup-
plied with your key. Keep the plate in a
safe place. INFINITI does not record key
numbers so it is very important to keep
track of your key number plate. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional re-
mote controllers, contact an INFINITI
dealer.
It is possible that the Intelligent Key func-
tions can become cancelled. Please con-
tact an INFINITI dealer.
CAUTION Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when driving. The Intelligent Key is a preci-
sion device with a built-in transmitter. To
avoid damaging it, please note the fol-
lowing.
O The Intelligent Key is water resistant,
wetting may damage the Intelligent Key.
If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immedi-
ately wipe until it is completely dry.
O Do not bend, drop or strike it against an-
other object.
O Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in a place where tem-
peratures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).SPA2179
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O Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
O Do not use a magnet key holder.
O Do not place the Intelligent Key near an
electric appliance such as a television
set or personal computer.
O Do not place the Intelligent Key in a stor-
age area (for example, a door pocket or
glove box). It could be damaged or acti-
vated unexpectedly.
O 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, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that In-
telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelli-
gent Key from unauthorized use to unlock
the vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact an
INFINITI dealer. DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION O After locking with the door handle re-
quest switch, make sure the doors are
securely locked.
O To prevent the Intelligent Key from be-
ing left inside the vehicle, make sure
you carry the key with you and then
lock the doors.
O To prevent the Intelligent Key from be-
ing left inside the trunk, make sure
you carry the key with you and then
close the trunk.
O You can lock or unlock the doors using
only the door handle, which detects
the Intelligent Key.
O When you try to unlock the door while
pulling the door handle, the door may
not unlock. In this case, release the
door handle and the door will unlock.
Pull the door handle again and the
door will open.
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or
purse. SPA1887
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors by
pushing the door handle request switch
q A
within the range of operation.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the ignition key if
any metal key is in the ignition
switch.*1, *2
2. Close all the doors.*3
3. Push any door handle request switch
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.*4
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will
lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and
outside buzzer sounds twice.
*1: Doors lock with the Intelligent Key
while a mechanical key or valet key is
in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position.
*3: Doors do not lock by pushing the
door handle request switch or the
LOCK button on the Intelligent
Key while any door is open. Outside buzzer sounds to warn you. However,
doors lock with the metal key even if
any door is open.
*4: Doors do not lock with door handle
request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle and outside
buzzer sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler
door 1. Push the door handle request switch
once.
Driver's side:
O The driver door and fuel-filler door
unlock.
Front passenger side:
O Only corresponding door unlocks.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and
outside buzzer sounds once if all
doors are completely closed with the
ignition switch in any position except
the ON position.
3. Push the door handle request switch
again within 5 seconds.SPA1888
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O All doors and the fuel-filler door un-
lock.
O The hazard indicator flashes once and
outside buzzer sounds once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically
after pushing the door handle request
switch unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed within 1 minute.
O any door is opened
O the ignition switch is pushed
O the mechanical key or the valet key is
inserted into the ignition switch
The interior light, ceiling light (if so
equipped) and step light can be turned off
without waiting for 30 seconds by turning
the ignition switch to the ON position or
by locking the doors.
Opening trunk lid 1. Push the trunk open request switch
q A
.
2. The trunk will be unlatched and buzzer
sounds 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. SPA1889
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When the trunk lid is closed with the In-
telligent Key inside the trunk, the outside
buzzer will sound and the trunk will open.
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS O To open the windows, push the UN-
LOCK button on the Intelligent
Key for about 3 seconds or turn the
door key cylinder with the metal key
to the rear of the vehicle for about 2
seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button or turn the key to the neu-
tral position.
O To close the windows, turn the door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle
for about 2 seconds after the door is
locked.
To stop closing, turn the key to the
neutral position.
The door windows will open or close
while turning the metal key. See ªDoorsº
earlier in this section. OPERATING THE ENGINE
Ignition switch positions Push in the ignition switch in the
q B
range when you turn it.
LOCK (Normal parking position)
q A
:
The ignition switch can only be locked in
the
q A
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when
it is pushed in, and turned to the ACC po-
sition
q D
while carrying the Intelligent
Key. ACC (Accessories)
q D
:
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.
ON (Normal operating position)
q E
:
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
START
q F
:
This position starts the engine. As soon
as the engine has started, release the
switch immediately. It will automatically
return to the ON position.
For important safety information, see ªIg-
nition switchº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section.
The ignition switch cannot be turned back
to the LOCK position unless the shift lever
is in P position. (It can be turned to only
q C
.) SPA1628
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CAUTIONDo not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON position when the en-
gine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery.
Starting the engine When driving the vehicle, be sure to carry
the Intelligent Key with you.
1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Slowly push the ignition switch in.
When the Intelligent Key warning light
q A
in the instrument panel comes on
in green, the ignition switch can be
turned.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and the engine will be
started. 4. When the engine starts, release the ig-
nition switch.
WARNING Do not start the engine from outside the ve-
hicle through the window. Doing so could
lead to an accident and injury. Be sure to sit
in the driver's seat to use the key.
For important safety information, see
ªStarting the engineº in the ª5. Starting
and drivingº section.
O When the ignition switch is pushed
under the following conditions, the In-
telligent Key warning light in the in-
strument panel comes on in red. It is
not possible to turn the ignition switch
when:
Ð you do not have the Intelligent Key
with you
Ð the Intelligent Key battery has run
down
Ð you have a Intelligent Key for an-
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O Slowly turn the ignition switch after
the Intelligent Key warning light
comes on in green. If it is turned
quickly, it may stick and be difficult to
turn.
O The engine may not start if the Intelli-
gent Key is placed:
Ð inside the glove box or the door
pocket
Ð on the instrument panel
Ð in the corner of interior compart-
ment.
O If it is difficult to turn the ignition
switch, perform the following:
Ð Push the ignition switch and turn it
to the left and then to the right.
Ð Turn the ignition switch while
gently turning the steering wheel to
the left or right.
Stopping the engine 1. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC po-
sition. WARNING When you leave the vehicle, be sure to ob-
serve the following:
O Shift the selector lever to P. (In other po-
sitions, the ignition switch will not re-
turn to LOCK.)
O Securely return the ignition switch to
LOCK.
O Set the parking brake. Failure to do so
could result in unexpected vehicle move-
ment and could lead to severe injury.
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can be used
only when you carry the key with you and
operate as specified in the operating
range inside or outside the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery runs
down or where there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range may
be narrower or the key may be inopera-
tive.
Operating range of the door or
trunk lock/unlock function The outside sensors are in the front out-
side door handles and the trunk. SPA1900
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