2-30Instruments and controls
SIC2045
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and rear hatch/ trunk. Lock all doors and trunk (Road-
ster models). The doors can be locked
with the Intelligent Key, door handle
request switch, power door lock
switch or mechanical key. 5. Confirm that the security indicator
light comes on. The security indicator
light stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is now
pre-armed. After about 30 seconds
the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once
every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time
period, the door is unlocked, or the
ignition switch is pushed to ACC or
ON, the system will not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all doors, hood and rear
hatch locked with the ignition switch in
the LOCK position. When pushing the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the system will be released.
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 approximately 1 minute. How-
ever, the alarm reactivates if the
vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by: .
Unlocking the door or opening the
rear hatch without using the button
on the Intelligent Key, the door handle
request switch or the mechanical key.
(Even if the door is opened by releas-
ing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door
by pushing the unlock button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or using the mechanical key. The
alarm will not stop if the ignition switch is
pushed to the ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as
described above, it is recommended
you have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS-
TEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
2-52Instruments and controls
The light illuminates when the rear hatch
is opened. When the rear hatch is closed,
the light will turn off.
The light will also turn off after a period
of time when the light remains illumi-
nated after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF or LOCK position to
prevent the battery from becoming
discharged.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light turns off.
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
provides a convenient way to consolidate
the functions of up to three individual
hand-held transmitters into one built-in
device.
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
.
Will operate most Radio Frequency
(RF) devices such as garage doors,
gates, home and office lighting, entry
door locks and security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle’s battery.
No separate batteries are required. If
the vehicle’s battery is discharged or is
disconnected, HomeLink® will retain
all programming.
When the HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver is programmed, retain the origi-
nal transmitter for future programming
procedures (Example: new vehicle pur-
chases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver buttons should be erased
for security purposes. For additional
information, refer to “Programming
HomeLink®” (P.2-53).
WARNING
. Do not use the HomeLink® Uni-
versal Transceiver with any gar-
age door opener that lacks safety
CARGO LIGHT (Coupe models) TRUNK LIGHT (Roadster models) HomeLink® UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
.................................. 3-3Intelligent Key ........................................................................\
.... 3-3
Valet hand-off ........................................................................\
.... 3-4
Doors ........................................................................\
............................... 3-5 Locking with mechanical key ....................................... 3-5
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ........................................................................\
. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ...................................... 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch .................... 3-6
Automatic door locks .......................................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................................................... 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range ................................. 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ................................. 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ................................................ 3-10
Battery saver system ......................................................... 3-12
Warning signals ...................................................................... 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-14 How to use remote keyless entry system ........ 3-14
Hood ........................................................................\
............................... 3-17
Rear hatch (Coupe models) ................................................ 3-18 Rear hatch opener switch ............................................. 3-18
Rear hatch release switch ............................................. 3-19
Secondary rear hatch release ................................... 3-20 Trunk lid (Roadster models) .............................................. 3-20
Trunk lid opener switch ................................................ 3-21
Trunk release power cancel switch .................... 3-21
Interior trunk lid release ............................................... 3-21
Secondary trunk lid release ...................................... 3-22
Soft top (Roadster models) ............................................... 3-23
Before operating the top ............................................ 3-23
When operating the top .............................................. 3-25
Opening the top ................................................................. 3-27
Closing the top .................................................................... 3-27
Opening the top using the Intelligent Key ...... 3-28
Troubleshooting guide ................................................. 3-29
If the top does not open or
close electrically ................................................................. 3-30
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body ...... 3-33
Front, side and rear unique parts
(NISMO models) ........................................................................\
... 3-34
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
...... 3-35 Opening the fuel-filler door ....................................... 3-35
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................................\
3-36
Tilt steering ........................................................................\
............. 3-38 Manual operation .............................................................. 3-38
Sun visors ........................................................................\
................. 3-38
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
a place where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C).
— Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance
such as a television set, per-
sonal computer or cellular
phone.
— Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with
water or salt water, and do
not wash it in a washing
machine. This could affect
the system function.
. If an Intelligent Key is lost or
stolen, NISSAN recommends
erasing the ID code of that Intel-
ligent Key. This will prevent the
Intelligent Key from unauthorized
use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the eras-
ing procedure, it is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2033
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release
the lock knob at the back of the Intelli-
gent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert
it into the Intelligent Key until the lock
knob returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors, and glove box.
See “Doors” (P.3-5) and “Storage” (P.2-43).
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key
installed in the Key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and
keep the mechanical key with you to
protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedures below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancel
switch to the OFF side (Roadster
models).
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box with the mechan- ical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the
Intelligent Key when you retrieve your
vehicle.
See “Storage” (P.2-43).
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SPA2566
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
then close the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to
the unlock position
.
When locking the door without an
Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
SPA2300
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors and trunk lid.
The switches are located on the driver’s
and front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors and trunk lid, push the
power door lock switch to the lock
position
with the driver’s or front
passenger’s door open, then close the
door and trunk lid.
When locking the door this way, be
certain not to leave the Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, the fuel-filler door
and the trunk, push the power door lock switch to the unlock position
.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with the Intelligent Key in the
port and any door open, all doors and the
trunk lid will lock and unlock automati-
cally. With the Intelligent Key left in the
vehicle (not in the Intelligent Key port)
and any door open, all doors and the
trunk lid will unlock automatically and a
chime will sound after the door and/or
the trunk lid are closed.
These functions help to prevent the
Intelligent Key from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
.
All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
. All doors unlock automatically when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The automatic unlock function can be
deactivated or activated. To deactivate
or activate the automatic door unlock
system, perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step2, push and hold the power door lock
switch to the
position (UNLOCK)
for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the
hazard indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again be-
tween each setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system
is deactivated, the doors do not unlock
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. To unlock the door manu-
ally, use the inside lock knob or the power
door lock switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s side).WARNING
. Radio waves could adversely af-
fect electric medical equipment.
Those who use a pacemaker
should contact the electric med-
ical equipment manufacturer for
the possible influences before
use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits
radio waves when the buttons
are pushed. The FAA advises that
the radio waves may affect air-
craft navigation and communica-
tion systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are
not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored during a
flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the door and rear hatch/trunk lid locks
using the remote controller function or
pushing the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket
or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions may affect the Intelli-
gent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
. Be sure to carry the Intelligent
Key with you when operating the
vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in
the vehicle when you leave the
vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communi-
cating with the vehicle as it receives radio
waves. The Intelligent Key system trans-
mits weak radio waves. Environmental
conditions may interfere with the opera-
tion of the Intelligent Key system under
the following operating conditions.
. When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
. When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, and CB radio.
. When the Intelligent Key is in contact
with or covered by metallic materials.
. When any type of radio wave remote
control is used nearby.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed near
an electric appliance such as a perso-
nal computer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
SPA2567
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within
the specified operating range from the
request switch
.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis- charged or strong radio waves are pre-
sent near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key system’s operating range
becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch
.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the
door glass, handle or rear bumper the
request switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key to
push the request switch to lock/unlock
the doors including the rear hatch/trunk
lid.
SPA2568
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU-
TION
. Do not push the door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key held in
your hand as illustrated. The close
distance to the door handle will cause
the Intelligent Key system to have
difficulty recognizing that the Intelli-
gent Key is outside the vehicle.
. After locking with the door handle
request switch, verify the doors are
securely locked by testing them.
. To prevent the Intelligent Key from
being left inside the vehicle, make sure
you carry the key with you and then
lock the doors.
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SPA2680
Roadster models
When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors and
the rear hatch/trunk lid by pushing the
door handle request switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s)
or the rear hatch/
trunk request switchwithin the range
of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors and
the rear hatch/trunk lid, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn (or the
outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” (P.3-15).
Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid
and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch/ trunk lid.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s) or the
rear hatch/trunk request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will lock with the Intelligent Key while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any
door or the rear hatch/trunk lid is open.
*3: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will not lock by pushing the door handle request
switch or the rear hatch/trunk request
switch with the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle. However, when an Intelligent Key
is inside the vehicle, doors and the rear
hatch/trunk lid can be locked with an-
other registered Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors, rear hatch/trunk
lid and fuel-filler door
1. Push the door handle request switch(driver’s or front passenger’s) or the
rear hatch/trunk request switch once
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once. The cor-
responding door and the fuel-filler
door or the rear hatch/trunk lid will
unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch or the rear hatch/trunk request
switch again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid
will unlock.
All doors, the rear hatch/trunk lid and the
fuel-filler door will be locked automati-
cally unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed within 1 minute after
pushing the request switch while the
doors are locked.
. Opening any door and/or the rear
hatch/trunk lid
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port.
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