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SYSTEM
NOTE:
Refer to DLK-23, "INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM : System Description"
for any functions other than engine
start function of Intelligent Key system.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The transponder [the chip for NVIS (NATS) ID verifi cation] is integrated into the Intelligent Key.
In that case, the NVIS (NATS) ID verification can be performed when Intelligent Key backside is con-
tacted to push-button ignition switch. If verification result is OK, engine can be started.
OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CARRIED
1. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed, the BCM activates the inside key antenna and transmits
the request signal to the Intelligent Key.
2. The Intelligent Key receives the request signal and transmits the Intelligent Key ID signal to the BCM.
3. BCM receives the Intelligent Key ID signal via remote keyless entry receiver and verifies it with the regis-
tered ID.
4. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits the ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
5. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
6. BCM detects that the selector leve r position and brake pedal operating condition.
7. BCM transmits the starter request signal to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM judges that the engine start condition* is satisfied.
8. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
9. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor. CAUTION:
If a malfunction is detected in the Intelligent Key system, the “KEY” warning lamp in the combina-
tion meter illuminates. At that ti me, the engine cannot be started.
10. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indicati ng that the engine is started, the BCM transmits a
stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning OFF the starter motor relay. (If engine start is
unsuccessful, cranking stops autom atically within 5 seconds.)
CAUTION:
When the Intelligent Key is carri ed outside of the vehicle (inside key antenna detection area) while
the power supply is in the ACC or ON position, even if the engine start condition* is satisfied, the
engine cannot be started.
*: For the engine start condition, refer to the tabl e below “POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION”.
OPERATION RANGE
Engine can be started when Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, sometimes engine may not start
when Intelligent Key is on instrument panel or in glove box.
ENGINE START OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CONTACTED TO PUSH-BUTTON IG-
NITION SWITCH
When Intelligent Key battery is discharged, the NVIS (NATS) ID verification between transponder in Intelligent
Key and BCM is performed when Intelligent Key backside is contacted to push-button ignition switch. If the
verification result is OK, engine can be started.
POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION
The power supply position changing operation c an be performed with the following operations.
NOTE:
• When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna and when Intelligent Key backside
is contacted to push-button ignition switch, it is equivalent to the operations below.
• When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions:
- Brake pedal operating condition
- Selector lever position
- Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed: less than 4 km/h (2.5 MPH)
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Vehicle speed: 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) or more
Emergency stop operation
• Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.
• Press the push-button ignition switch 3 times or more within 1.5 seconds.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
LOCK → ACC — Not depressed 1
LOCK → ACC → ON — Not depressed 2
LOCK → ACC → ON → OFF — Not depressed 3
LOCK → START
ACC → START
ON → START P or N position Depressed 1
Engine is running → OFF — — 1
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
Engine is running → ACC — — Emergency stop operation
Engine stall return operation while
driving N position Not depressed 1
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PRECAUTIONS FOR KEY REGISTRATION
• The ID registration is a procedure that erases the cu rrent NVIS (NATS) ID once, and then reregisters a new
ID. Therefore before starting the registration operation, collect all registered Intelligent Keys from the cus-
tomer.
• When registering the Intelligent Key, perform only one procedure to simultaneously register both ID [NVIS
(NATS) ID and Intelligent Key ID].
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP
• Warns that the vehicle is equipped with NVIS (NATS).
• Security indicator lamp always blinks when the pow er supply position is any position other than ON.
NOTE:
Because security indicator lamp is highly efficient, the battery is barely affected.
ENGINE START OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CONTACTED TO PUSH-BUTTON IG-
NITION SWITCH
1. When brake pedal is depressed while selector lever is in the P (Park) position, BCM activates NATS
antenna amp. that is located behind push-button ignition switch.
2. When Intelligent Key (transponder built-in) backside is contacted to push-button ignition switch, BCM
starts NVIS (NATS) ID verification between BCM and Intelligent Key (transponder built-in) via NATS
antenna amp.
3. When the NVIS (NATS) ID verification result is OK, buzzer in combination meter sounds and BCM trans-
mits the result to ECM.
4. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
5. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
6. BCM detects that the selector lever position is P (Park) or N (Neutral).
7. BCM transmits starter request signal to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM
judges that the engine start condition* is satisfied.
8. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
9. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor.
10. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indicating that the engine is started, BCM transmits a stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning of f the starter motor relay. (If engine start is unsuc-
cessful, cranking stops automatically within 5 seconds.)
*: For the engine start condition, refer to the table “POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-
BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION” below.
POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION
The power supply position changing operation can be performed with the following operations.
NOTE:
• When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna and when Intelligent Key backside
is contacted to push-button ignition switch, it is equivalent to the operations below.
• When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions:
- Brake pedal operating condition
- Selector lever position
- Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed: less than 4 km/h (2.5 MPH)
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
LOCK → ACC — Not depressed 1
LOCK → ACC → ON — Not depressed 2
LOCK → ACC → ON → OFF — Not depressed 3
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Vehicle speed: 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) or more
Emergency stop operation
• Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.
• Press the push-button ignition switch 3 times or more within 1.5 seconds.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461091
• The vehicle security system has two alarm functions (theft warning alarm and panic alarm) and reduces the
possibility of a theft or mischief by activating horns and headlamps intermittently.
LOCK → START
ACC → START
ON → START P (Park) or N (Neutral) po-
sition Depressed 1
Engine is running → OFF — — 1
Power supply position
Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
Power supply position Engine start/stop condition
Push-button ignition switch
operation frequency
Selector lever Brake pedal operation
condition
Engine is running → ACC — — Emergency stop operation
Engine stall return operation while
driving N (Neutral) position Not depressed 1
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• The panic alarm does not start when the theft warning alarm is activating and the panic alarm stops when the theft warning alarm is activated.
The priority of the functions are as per the following.
THEFT WARNING ALARM
• The theft warning alarm function activates horns and headlamps intermittently when BCM detects that any
door or hood is opened by unauthorized means whil e the system is in the ARMED state.
• Security indicator lamp on combination meter always blinks when power supply position is any position other
than ON. Security indicator lamp blinking warns that the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle security system.
Operation Flow
Priority Function
1 Theft warning alarm
2 Panic alarm
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No. System state Switching condition
1 DISARMED to PRE-ARMED When all conditions of A and
one condition of B is satis-
fied. AB
• Power supply position: OFF/LOCK
• All doors: Closed
• Hood: Closed All doors are locked by:
• Door key cylinder LOCK switch
• LOCK button of Intelligent Key
• Door request switch (if equipped)
2PRE-ARMED to ARMED When all of the following
conditions are satisfied for
30 seconds. • Power supply position: OFF/LOCK
• All doors: Locked
• Hood: Closed
3ARMED to ALARM When one condition of A and
one condition of B are satis-
fied. AB
Intelligent Key: Not used • Any door: Open • Hood: Open
4 DISARMED to PRE-RESET When all conditions of A and
one condition of B is satis-
fied. AB
• Power supply position: OFF/LOCK
• All doors: Closed
• Hood: Open All doors are locked by:
• Door key cylinder LOCK switch
• LOCK button of Intelligent Key
• Door request switch (if equipped)
5PRE-ARMED to PRE-RESET When one of the following
conditions is satisfied. • Hood: Open
6ARMED to PRE-RESET No conditions.
7 ALARM to PRE-RESET
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INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT Func tion (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)INFOID:0000000009955726
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentiall y causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to BCS-52, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
RAP system RETAINED PWR ×
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER ×
TPMS AIR PRESSURE MONITOR ××××
System Sub System
Direct Diagnostic Mode
Ecu Identification
Self Diagnostic Result
Data Monitor
Active Test
Work support
Configuration
CAN Diag Support Mntr
Monitor Item [Unit] Main Description
REQ SW -DR [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of door request switch LH.
REQ SW -AS [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of door request switch RH.
REQ SW -BD/TR [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of trunk opener request switch.
PUSH SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch.
SHFTLCK SLNID PER SPLY [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of power supply to shiftlock solenoid.
BRAKE SW 1 [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of brake switch.
BRAKE SW 2 [On/Off] Indicates condition of brake switch.
DETE/CANCL SW [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of P (park) position.
SFT PN/N SW [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of P (park) or N (neutral) position.
UNLK SEN -DR [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of door unlock sensor.
PUSH SW -IPDM [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch received from IPDM E/R
on CAN communication line.
IGN RLY1 -F/B [On/Off] Indicates condition of ignition relay 1 received from IPDM E/R on CAN
communication line.
DETE SW -IPDM [On/Off] Indicates condition of detent switch received from TCM on CAN communi-
cation line.
SFT PN -IPDM [On/Off] Indicates condition of P (park) or N (neutral) position from TCM on CAN
communication line.
SFT P -MET [On/Off] Indicates condition of P (park) position from TCM on CAN communication
line.
SFT N -MET [On/Off] Indicates condition of N (neutral) position from IPDM E/R on CAN commu-
nication line.
ENGINE STATE [STOP/START/CRANK/RUN] ×Indicates condition of engine state from ECM on CAN communication line.
VEH SPEED 1 [mph/km/h] ×Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from ABS on CAN
communication line.
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ACTIVE TEST
VEH SPEED 2 [mph/km/h]×Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from combination
meter on CAN communication line.
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VEH SPEED 2 [mph/km/h]×Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from combination
meter on CAN communication line.
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ACTIVE TEST
VEH SPEED 2 [mph/km/h]×Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from combination
meter on CAN communication line.
DOOR STAT -DR [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of driver side door status.
DOOR STAT -AS [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of passenger side door status.
DOOR STAT -RR [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of rear right side door status.
DOOR STAT -RL [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of rear left side door status.
ID OK FLAG [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of Intelligent Key ID.
PRMT ENG STRT [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of engine start possibility.
PRMT RKE STRT [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of engine start possibility from Intelligent Key.
I-KEY OK FLAG [Key ON/Key OFF] ×Indicates condition of Intelligent Key OK flag.
PRBT ENG STRT [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of engine start prohibit.
ID AUTHENT CANCEL TIMER [STOP] Indicates condition of Intelligent Key ID authentication.
ACC BATTERY SAVER [STOP] Indicate s condition of battery saver.
CRNK PRBT TMR [On/Off] Indicates co ndition of crank prohibit timer.
AUT CRNK TMR [On/Off] Indicates co ndition of automatic engine crank timer fr om Intelligent Key.
CRNK PRBT TME [sec] Indicat es condition of engine crank prohibit time.
AUTO CRNK TME [sec] Indicates co ndition of automatic engine crank time from Intelligent Key.
CRANKING TME [sec] Indicates condition of engine cranking time from Intelligent Key.
DETE SW PWR [On/Off] Indicates condition of detent switch voltage.
ACC RLY -REQ [On/Off] Indicates condition of accessory relay control request.
RKE OPE COUN1 [0-19] ×When remote keyless entry receiver receives the signal transmitted while
operating on Intelligent Key, the numerical value start changing.
RKE OPE COUN2 [0-19] ×When remote keyless entry receiver receives the signal transmitted while
operating on Intelligent Key, the numerical value start changing.
TRNK/HAT MNTR [On/Off] Indicates condition of trunk room lamp switch.
RKE-LOCK [On/Off] Indicates condition of lock signal from Intelligent Key.
RKE-UNLOCK [On/Off] Indicates condition of unlock signal from Intelligent Key.
RKE-TR/BD [On/Off] Indicates condition of trunk open signal from Intelligent Key.
RKE-PANIC [On/Off] Indicates condition of panic signal from Intelligent Key.
RKE-MODE CHG [On/Off] Indicates condition of mode change signal from Intelligent Key. Monitor Item [Unit] Main Description
Test Item Description
INTELLIGENT KEY LINK (CAN) This test is able to check Intelligent Key identification number [Off/ID No1/ID N02/ID No3/ID
No4/ID No5].
INT LAMP This test is able to check interior room lamp operation [On/Off].
FLASHER This test is able to check hazard lamp operation [LH/RH/Off].
HORN This test is able to check horn operation [On].
BATTERY SAVER This test is able to check battery saver operation [On/Off].
TRUNK/BACK DOOR This test is able to check trunk actuator operation [Open].
OUTSIDE BUZZER This test is able to check Intelligent Key warning buzzer operation [On/Off].
INSIDE BUZZER This test is able to check combination meter warning chime operation [Take Out/Knob/Key/
Off].
INDICATOR This test is able to check combination meter warning lamp operation [KEY ON/KEY IND/Off].
IGN CONT2 This test is able to check ignition relay-2 control operation [On/Off].
ENGINE SW ILLUMI This test is able to check push-button ignition switch START indicator operation [On/Off].
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)INFOID:0000000009955729
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
ECU IDENTIFICATION
The IPDM E/R part number is displayed.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to PCS-20, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The IPDM E/R part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The IPDM E/R self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The IPDM E/R input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The IPDM E/R activates outputs to test components.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
Monitor Item [Unit] Main
Signals Description
MOTOR FAN REQ [%] ×Indicates cooling fan speed signal received from ECM on CAN communication
line
AC COMP REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates A/C compressor request signal received from ECM on CAN commu-
nication line
TAIL&CLR REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates position light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
HL LO REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates low beam request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
HL HI REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates high beam request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
FR FOG REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates front fog light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
FR WIP REQ [Stop/1LOW/Low/Hi] ×Indicates front wiper request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
WIP AUTO STOP [STOP P/ACT P] ×Indicates condition of front wiper auto stop signal
WIP PROT [Off/BLOCK] ×Indicates condition of front wiper fail-safe operation
IGN RLY1 -REQ [On/Off] Indicates ignition switch ON signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
IGN RLY [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of ignition relay
PUSH SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch
INTER/NP SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of CVT shift position
ST RLY CONT [On/Off] Indicates starter relay status signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
IHBT RLY -REQ [On/Off] Indicates starter control relay signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
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