2010 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK Opening hatchback

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) .........3-3
Doors ............................................3-4
Locking with key ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob . ...................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-6
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) .............3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-7
Remote keyless entry system (models without
NISSAN Intelligent Key™) (if so equipped) ............3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) ...........3-10
Operating range ............................... 3-12
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..................3-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ operation ..............3-13
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-16
Warning lights and audible reminders ............3-20
Warning signals ............................... 3-20Troubleshooting guide
......................... 3-22
Hood ........................................... 3-23
Rear hatch (Hatchback) ........................... 3-24
Opening the rear hatch ......................... 3-24
Rear hatch release ............................. 3-25
Trunk lid (Sedan) ................................. 3-25
Opening the trunk lid using the opener
switch (if so equipped) ......................... 3-26
Key operation ................................. 3-26
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-27
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-27
Opener operation .............................. 3-27
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-28
Steering wheel ................................... 3-29
Tilt operation .................................. 3-29
Sun visors ....................................... 3-29
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-30
Mirrors .......................................... 3-30
Rearview mirror ............................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-30

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.● Opening any doors or the rear hatch/trunk.
● Engaging the ignition switch from the locked
position. ●
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 interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations. ● 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.
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.
WPD0369
Hatchback
SPA2043
Sedan
SPA2044
3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
OPENING THE REAR HATCH
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then push the opener
switch
A.
● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● Unlock all doors using the key.
● Press the
button on the keyfob (if
equipped) twice. See “Remote keyless entry
system” earlier in this section. ●
Push the rear hatch request switch or door
handle request switch (if equipped) twice.
See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” earlier in this
section.
● Press the
button on the Intelligent Key
(if equipped) twice. See “NISSAN Intelligent
Key™” earlier in this section.
SPA2048
REAR HATCH (Hatchback)
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments