
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 after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
All doors and the rear hatch/trunk will be locked
automatically unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed within 1 minute after pushing
the request switch.
cOpening any doors or the rear hatch/trunk.
cPushing the ignition switch.cInserting the mechanical key into the ignition
switch.
The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations.
cTurning the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the remote controller.cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
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The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions:
cWhen the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
cWhen the doors or the rear hatch/trunk are
open or not closed securely.
cWhen the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
2. Close all doors and the rear hatch/trunk.
3. Push the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice, the
outside buzzer sounds twice, and the horn
beeps once.
5. All doors and the rear hatch/trunk will be
locked.NOTE:
cDoors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
cDoors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while any door is open.
CAUTION
After locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.
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Unlocking doors
1. Push thebutton on the Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once and the
outside buzzer sounds once.
3. Push the
button again within 1 minute
to unlock all doors and the rear hatch/trunk.
All doors and the rear hatch/trunk will be locked
automatically unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed within 1 minute after pushing
the
button.
cOpening any doors or the rear hatch/trunk.
cPushing the ignition switch.cInserting the mechanical key into the ignition
switch.
The interior light illuminates for 30 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for 30
seconds by performing one of the following op-
erations.
cTurning the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the remote controller.
cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key forlonger than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cany button is pushed on the Intelligent Key.
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Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the Intelligent Key.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds
once more.The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
s1Intelligent Key lock warning light (M/T
models) or P position selecting warning
light (CVT models)
s2Intelligent Key system warning light
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERS
The Intelligent Key system is equipped with a
function that is designed to minimize improper
operations and to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen. The warning buzzer sounds and the
warning light illuminates when improper opera-
tions are detected.
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CAUTION
When the buzzer sounds and the warning
light illuminates, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning light comes on
in the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light comes on, be sure to check the vehicle and
the Intelligent Key.
Audible reminder and warning when
locking the doors
When the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:
cThe ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.
cThe Intelligent Key is not left inside the ve-
hicle.
cThe selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
Audible reminder and warning when
the engine stops
When the P position selecting warning light
() (CVT models) in the instrument panel
blinks in red:
cMake sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
When the chime sounds intermittently:
cMake sure the selector lever is in the P
position and the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position.
If the chime sounds continuously when the driv-
er’s door is opened, check the following:
cThe selector lever is in the P position and the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion.
cThe mechanical key is not inserted into the
ignition switch.
cThe warning chime may stop when one of
the following is performed.
– Returning the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
– Removing the mechanical key.
– Closing the doors.
When the Intelligent Key lock warning light ()
(M/T models) in the instrument panel blinks:
cMake sure the selector lever is in the P position.
cMake sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position.
Alarm and warning when the engine
starts
When the Intelligent Key system warning light
() blinks red and the outside buzzer sounds,
make sure the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Warning for low battery power
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intel-
ligent Key system warning light () will blink
green for about 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. This warning
is to let you know that the battery of the Intelligent
Key will run down soon. Replace it with a new
one. Refer to “Battery replacement” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
NISSAN recommends replacing the battery at a
NISSAN dealer.
Preventing the Intelligent Key from
being left in the vehicle
If you lock all doors using the power door lock
switch with the Intelligent Key in the vehicle, all of
the doors unlock immediately and the buzzer will
warn you when the door is closed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door handle
request switchThe front door beep sounds for approximately 2
seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle and push the
door handle request switch.
When closing the doorsThe front door beep sounds for approximately
10 seconds.The ignition knob is not turned to
LOCK position.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
The key warning light in the instrument panel
blinks in red and the front door warning beep
sounds for approximately 3 seconds.The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The front door beep sounds for approximately 3
seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is left in the
vehicle.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle and close the
door.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition knob is not in LOCK
position, or the mechanical key is
inserted into the ignition knob.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
Remove the mechanical key from the ignition knob.
When stopping the engine The P position warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P (Park) position
and turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
When turning the ignition knob The warning chime sounds The ignition knob is not turned to
LOCK.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
When starting the engine The key warning light in the instrument panel
blinks in green.The battery charge is low. Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery replace-
ment” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
When turning the ignition switch A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is not turned
to the LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
A warning chime sounds continuously and the
Intelligent Key lock warning light blinks.
When pushing the ignition
switchThe Intelligent Key system warning light in the
instrument panel illuminates red.The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.If the Intelligent Key system warning light illuminates red even
while you are carrying the Intelligent Key, the battery is com-
pletely discharged. Replace the battery with a new one. See
“Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
s2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
s3.
4. Remove the support rod
s4and insert it into
the slot
s5.Hold the coated parts
sAwhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support rod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and
release it. This allows proper engagement of the
hood latch.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
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WARNING
The rear hatch must be closed securely
before driving. An open rear hatch could
allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn inside the vehicle.
OPENING THE REAR HATCH
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then push the opener
switch
sA.
cPush the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
cUnlock all doors using the key.
cPush the
button on the remote con-
troller (if equipped) twice. See “Remote key-
less entry system” earlier in this section.cPush the rear hatch request switch or door
handle request switch (if equipped) twice.
See “Intelligent key system” earlier in this
section.
cPush the
button on the Intelligent Key
(if equipped) twice. See “Intelligent key sys-
tem” earlier in this section.
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