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Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys ..........3-2
Doors ............................................3-3
Locking with key ................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-4
Automatic door locks (if so equipped). . . ..........3-5
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-5
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-7
Hood ............................................3-9
Rear hatch (Hatchback) ........................... 3-10Opening the rear hatch
......................... 3-10
Fuel-filler lid ...................................... 3-11
Opener operation .............................. 3-11
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ................................... 3-13
Tilt operation .................................. 3-13
Sun visors ....................................... 3-13
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-14
Card holder (driver’s side only – if so
equipped) .................................... 3-14
Mirrors .......................................... 3-14
Rearview mirror ............................... 3-14
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-15
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1. Master key
2. Transponder chip
3. Key number plate
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all your keys. If you still have a key, your
NISSAN dealer can duplicate it.
1. Integrated door lock key fob
2. Key number plate
CAUTION
Do not leave the ignition key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer
can duplicate it.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the master
key which is registered to the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System components in your vehicle.
This key has a transponder chip in the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
cate your existing key. As many as 5 NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be-
cause the registration process will erase the
memory of all key codes previously registered
into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
After the registration process, these components
Type A (if so equipped)
LPD0348
Type B—Remote keyless entry key fob
(if so equipped)
LPD2045
KEYS
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will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time
of registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder,
to come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect system function.When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
●
Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
Manual (if so equipped)
To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle
1. To unlock, turn the key toward the rear
2.
Driver’s side
SPA2770
DOORS
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Power (if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front
1of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key toward the rear
2of the vehicle
unlocks that door. From that position, returning
the key to neutral
3(where the key can only be
removed and inserted) and turning iit toward the
rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors
4.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
2.
If equipped, the door can also be opened without
a key by pulling the open lever.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch to the lock position
1. When locking
the door this way, be certain not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch to the unlock position
2.
LPD0483
Inside lock
SPA2760WPD0381
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS (if so
equipped)
All doors lock automatically when the vehicle
speed reaches 24 km/h (15 MPH) .
Unlocking any of the doors while driving will
disable the automatic door lock mechanism and
the unlocked door will not lock automatically
again until one of the following is performed:● Opening any door
● Placing the ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion
The automatic lock and unlock functions
can be deactivated or activated indepen-
dently of each other. To deactivate or activate
the automatic door lock or unlock system, per-
form the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing Step 2:
● To change AUTO UNLOCK settings:
push and hold the power door lock switch
to the
position (UNLOCK) for more
than 5 seconds. ●
To change AUTO LOCK settings: push
and hold the power door lock switch to
the
position (LOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard warning lights will flash twice. When deactivated, the haz-
ard warning lights will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the unlock position
2, the
door can be opened from the outside or the
inside.
When the lever is in the LOCK position
1,
the door can be opened only from the out-
side.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the key fob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The key fob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 10 m (33 ft) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle.
As many as 5 key fobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional key fobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The key fob will not function when:● the battery is discharged.
● the distance between the vehicle and the
key fob is over 10 m (33 ft) .
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the key fob:
● Do not allow the key fob, which con-
tains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
● Do not drop the key fob.
● Do not strike the key fob sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the key fob.
● Wetting may damage the key fob. If the
key fob gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
● Do not place the key fob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 60°C (140°F) .
● Do not attach the key fob with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
● Do not place the key fob near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field,
such as a TV, audio equipment and per-
sonal computers. If a key fob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key
fob. This will prevent the key fob from
unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle.
For information regarding the erasing
procedure, please contact a NISSAN
dealer.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking the doors
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button on the key
fob.
● All the doors will lock.
● The hazard indicator flashes once. NOTE:
An auto-relock function will operate after a
full or partial unlock, when no further user
action occurs. The relock will operate ap-
proximately 30 seconds after full or partial
unlock. The auto-relock function is can-
celled when any door is opened or the key
is inserted into the ignition.
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCKbutton on the key fob.
● All doors unlock
● The hazard indicator flashes twice.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the key fob is
pressed, all doors will lock automatically within
30 seconds unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed:
● Any door is opened.
● A key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the switch is cycled from OFF to ON.
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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. For additional
information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” 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 pull on the handle.● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● Unlock all doors using the key
A(if so
equipped) .
● Press the
button on the remote con-
troller once. For additional information, refer
to “Remote keyless entry system” in this
section. To close the rear hatch, push the rear hatch down
until it securely locks.
LPD2155LPD2013
REAR HATCH (Hatchback)
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