2009 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK horn

1. Outside mirror control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-29)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-19)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetoothhands-free phone sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P. 4-27, 4-29)
4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-36, 2-22)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-17, 2-18)
8. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
9. Storage bin (P. 2-23)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-2)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-36)
12. Side ventilator (P. 4-2)
13. Glove box (P. 2-26)
14. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-22)
15. Cup holders (P. 2-25)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
17. Defroster switch (P. 2-19)
18. Climate control (P. 4-3)
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-44)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
21. Tilt steering (P. 3-28)
22. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
23. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-26)
24. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
25. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-4
Fuel gauge . ...................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-6
Checking bulbs................................2-7
Warning lights.................................2-7
Indicator lights................................2-11
Audible reminders.............................2-13
Security systems.................................2-14
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-14
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-17
Switch operation..............................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-18
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-19
Headlight control switch........................2-19
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-20
Instrument brightness control . ..................2-21Turn signal switch.............................2-21
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Horn............................................2-22
Power outlet.....................................2-23
Storage.........................................2-23
Map pockets..................................2-23
Storage trays.................................2-24
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-25
Cup holders..................................2-25
Glove box....................................2-26
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-27
Covered storage bin...........................2-27
Cargo cover (Hatchback models only)...........2-27
Windows........................................
2-29
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-29
Manual windows (if so equipped)................2-31
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-32
Automatic moonroof...........................2-32
Interior light......................................2-34
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-34
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)............2-35
Trunk light (Sedan) (if so equipped).................2-35
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1. Outside mirror control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-29)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-19)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetoothhands-free phone sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P. 4-27, 4-29)
4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-36, 2-22)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-17, 2-18)
8. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
9. Storage bin (P. 2-23)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-2)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-36)
12. Side ventilator (P. 4-2)
13. Glove box (P. 2-26)
14. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-22)
15. Cup holders (P. 2-25)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
17. Defroster switch (P. 2-19)
18. Climate control (P. 4-3)
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-44)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
21. Tilt steering (P. 3-28)
22. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
23. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-26)
24. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
25. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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●any request switch (Intelligent Key models) .
●the keyfob or Intelligent Key.
Keyfob and Intelligent Key operation:
●Push the
button. All doors lock.
The hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked.
●When the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep. Refer to
“Silencing the horn beep feature” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion later in this manual.
4. Confirm that the
indicator light comes
on. The
light stays on for about 30
seconds. The vehicle security system is now
pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the ve-
hicle security system automatically shifts
into the armed phase. The
light begins
to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the
30-second pre-arm time period, the driver’s
door is unlocked by the key, a request
switch, the keyfob or Intelligent Key, or if the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position, the system will not arm.●If the key is turned slowly when locking
the driver’s door, the system may not
arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned
beyond the vertical position toward the
unlock position to remove the key, the
system may be disarmed when the key
is removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
●Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors closed and locked
with the ignition switch placed in the
OFF position.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
●The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
●The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door with the key, a request
switch or by pressing the
button on
the keyfob or Intelligent Key.The alarm is activated by:
●opening a door without using the key, a
request switch, keyfob or Intelligent Key
(even if the door is unlocked by using the
inside lock knob or the power door lock
switch) .
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door with the key, pressing the
button on
the keyfob or Intelligent Key, or by unlocking all
doors with any request switch (Intelligent Key
models) .
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of a
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring) , restart the engine using the following pro-
cedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch placed in the ON
position for approximately 5 seconds.
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
●If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
●Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
●Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
placed in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors and the rear hatch/trunk.
4. Push the
button on the keyfob. All
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.●When the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked.
●If a door is open and you push
the
button, the doors will lock
but the horn will not beep and the hazard
lights will not flash.
The horn may or may not beep. Refer to “Silenc-
ing the horn beep feature” later in this section for
details.
Unlocking doors
Push thebutton on the keyfob once.
●Only the driver’s door unlocks.
●The hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed with the ignition
switch in any position except the ON posi-
tion.
●The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the interior
light switch is in the DOOR position with the
ignition switch in any position except the ON
position.
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Locking doors
1. Place 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 and
the horn beeps once.
5. All doors and the rear hatch/trunk will be
locked.NOTE:
●Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
●Doors 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.
Unlocking doors
1. Push thebutton on the Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash 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.
●Opening any doors or the rear hatch/trunk.
●Engaging the ignition switch from the lock
position.
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●Inserting 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.
●Placing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
●Locking the doors with the remote controller.
●Switching 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 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
●it has run for 25 seconds, or
●any button is pushed on the Intelligent Key.
●pressing the request switch on the driver or
passenger door with the Intelligent Key in
range of the door handle.
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 two 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 two seconds
once more.
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