
∙ Do not use double adapters or morethan one electrical accessory.
∙ Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights, or rear
window defroster (if so equipped) is
on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF. ∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
Rear center console (if so equipped)
LIC3784
In truck box (if so equipped)
LIC0617
2-72Instruments and controls

Do not use the outlet located in the truck
box with accessories that exceed 120 volt.
Do not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory. When the dual
wall bed liner is installed (if so equipped),
the power outlet is still accessible through
the access door in the bed liner.
CAUTION
∙ Operation of the 120 volt system withthe ignition in the ON position and the
engine not running (idle) will drain the
battery charge. This could lead to a
dead battery or no start condition.
∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately af ter use.
∙ Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
∙ Do not use double adaptors or more than one electrical accessory.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF. ∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
The extended storage switch is used when
shipping the vehicle. It is located in the fuse
panel inside the glove box. To reach it, open
the glove box
1on the instrument panel,
then open the fuse panel cover
2.
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, ensure the extended storage switch is
ON by pushing it fully in place, as shown.
LIC3502
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
2-74Instruments and controls

CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be ad-
justed with the illumination brightness
control.
MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)
To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
LIC3405LIC0790
2-92Instruments and controls

∙ Your vehicle’s engine should beturned off while programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. Do
not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
NOTE:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion when programming HomeLink®. It is
also recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink® for quicker programming
and accurate transmission of the radio
frequency. 1. Position the end of your hand-held
transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from
the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light
1in view. 2. Using both hands, simultaneously
press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and hand-held transmitter but-
ton. DO NOT release until the
HomeLink® indicator light
1flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. (The rapid flashing
indicates successful programming.)
LIC2365LIC2366
2-94Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-6
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ............... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-8
Child safety rear door lock (if so
equipped) ....................................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................... 3-10
Operating range .............................. 3-11
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ...........3-12
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-15
Warning signals ............................. 3-20
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-20
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-22
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-22
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-23
Extending engine run time ..................3-23Canceling a Remote Engine Start
............3-23
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-24
Hood ........................................... 3-25
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-25
Diesel fuel engines .......................... 3-26
Gasoline fuel engines ........................ 3-26
Steering wheel ................................. 3-29
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...........3-29
Automatic operation (if so equipped) ........3-29
Sun visors ...................................... 3-30
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-31
Card holder (driver’s side only) ...............3-31
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-32
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-33
T ruck
box ....................................... 3-37
Tailgate...................................... 3-37
Tie down hooks ............................. 3-41
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) .....3-42
Memory storage function ...................3-42

WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or chirp
sounds from inside and outside the vehicle
and a warning is displayed in the instru-
ment panel.When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, refer to
“Troubleshooting guide” in this section and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verif y the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the ve-
hicle, the vehicle system may respond dif-
ferently than expected.
Symptom
Possible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to
stop the engine The red “Shif t to Park” warning ap-
pears on the vehicle information dis-
play (if so equipped) and the inside
warning chime sounds continuously. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door to get
out of the vehicle The door open warning appears on
the display and the inside warning
chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.
Place the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition or close the driver’s door.
When closing the door af ter getting
out of the vehicle The yellow “No Key Detected” warning
appears on the vehicle information
display (if so equipped), the outside
chime sounds three times and the in-
side warning chime sounds for ap-
proximately three seconds.
The Intelligent Key is not detected in-
side of the vehicle.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The red “Shif t to Park” warning ap-
pears on the vehicle information dis-
play (if so equipped) and the inside
and outside chimes sound
continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
OFF position and the shif t lever is not
in the P (Park) position.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When closing the door with the inside
lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately three seconds and all the
doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments

SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the door handle re-
quest switch or the
button on
the Intelligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately three seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The Intelligent Key battery indicator
appears on the display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one.
For additional information, refer to
“Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
The yellow “Key ID Incorrect” warning
appears on the vehicle information
display (if so equipped). The Intelligent Key is not detected in-
side of the vehicle.
Carry the registered Intelligent Key
with you.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

Thebutton will be on the NISSAN In-
telligent Key® if the vehicle has Remote En-
gine Start. This feature allows the engine to
start from outside the vehicle.
The following features may be affected
when the Remote Engine Start feature is
used:
∙ Vehicles with a manual climate control system (if so equipped) will default to
the last used heating or cooling mode. ∙ Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system (if so equipped) will de-
fault to either heating or cooling mode.
For additional information, refer to “Re-
mote Engine Start with Intelligent Cli-
mate Control” in the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section of this manual.
Laws in some local communities may re-
strict the use of remote starters. For ex-
ample, some laws require a person using
Remote Engine Start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations for any re-
quirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of
the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Conditions the
Remote Engine Start will not work” in this
section.
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in this section.
REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
WARNING
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intel-
ligent Key may not function properly.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within
the specified operating range from the ve-
hicle.
LPD2293
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments