SymptomPossible cause Remedy
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle
using Intelligent Key The key battery is discharged or nearly dis-
charged
•Check the key battery (see "Checking the battery" in the "8.
Do-it-yourself" section) and replace it necessary
If this does not work:
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this sec-
tion) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is interference from a powerful source
of radio waves
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this sec-
tion) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is a fault with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem
•Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key.
•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this sec-
tion) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
The engine cannot be started using the key The on-board voltage is too low
•Switch off non-essential consumers, e. g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again
If this does not work:
•Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (see "Battery"
in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section)
or
•Jump-start the vehicle (see "Jump starting" in the "6. In case of
emergency" section)
or
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an
INFINITI retailer.
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If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with the Intelligent Key, after a
short time:
•You will not be able to switch on the igni-
tion with the push-button ignition switch.
•You will not be able to start the engine
with the push-button ignition switch until
the vehicle is unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (see "Locking with in-
side door knob" in the "3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments" section). you can continue
to start the engine with the push-button ig-
nition switch.
KEY POSITIONS WITH THE
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
1Start/Stop button
2Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all of the
indicator lights in the combination meter light
up. For further information on situations
where an indicator light either fails to go out
after starting the engine or lights up while
driving see "Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders" in the "2. Instruments
and controls" section.
If the push-button ignition switch
1has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the key
being removed from the ignition.
To switch on the power supply (accessory
mode): press the push-button ignition switch
1once without depressing the brake pedal.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for ex-
ample.
The power supply is switched off again if the
driver's door is opened and you press the
push-button ignition switch
1twice when in
this position.
To switch on the ignition: press the push-
button ignition switch
1twice without de-
pressing the brake pedal. The ignition is
switched on.
The ignition is switched off if the driver's door
is opened and you press the push-button
ignition switch
1when in this position.
REMOVING THE START/STOP
BUTTON
You can remove the start/stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the key.
You can only switch between push-button
ignition switch mode and key operation when
the vehicle is stationary.
You must also engage park position P (Park).
Remove the start/stop button
1from igni-
tion lock
2.
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