2021 NISSAN ROGUE key

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SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition
switch The Key System Error warning appears
on the display. It warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.It is recommended that you contact a
NISSAN dealer.

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
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.
CAUTION
.Do not allow the Intelligent Key,
which contains electrical compo-
nents, to come into contact with
water or salt water. This could affect the system function.
. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
. Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
. Do not change or modify the
Intelligent Key.
. Wetting may damage the Intelli-
gent Key. If the Intelligent Key
gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
. If the outside temperature is be-
low 14°F (-10°C) degrees, the bat-
tery of the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key
for an extended period in an area
where temperatures exceed
140°F (60°C).
. Do not attach the Intelligent Key
with a key holder that contains a
magnet.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key
near equipment that produces a
magnetic field, such as a TV,
audio equipment, personal com-
puters, cellular phone or wireless
charger.
The remote keyless entry function can
operate all door locks using the remote keyless entry function of the Intelligent
Key. The remote keyless entry function
can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
operating distance depends upon the
conditions around the vehicle.)
The remote keyless entry function will not
operate:
.
When the Intelligent Key is not within
the operational range.
. When the Intelligent Key battery is
discharged.
The remote keyless entry function can
also operate the vehicle alarm.
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3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA1926BType A (if so equipped)
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WAD0030XType C (if so equipped)LOCK buttonUNLOCK buttonPower liftgate buttonPANIC buttonRemote engine start button
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn will sound as a confirmation. For
details, see “Setting hazard indicator and
horn mode” (P.3-18).
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFFposition.
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.*
3. Close all the doors.
4. Push the LOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the liftgate will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that
the doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbuttonon
the Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again
within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the doors and the liftgate will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the UNLOCK
button while the doors
are locked.

.Opening any door (including the lift-
gate).
. Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the
UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
NOTE:
The unlocking operation can be chan-
ged in selective unlock in the Vehicle
Settings of the vehicle information dis-
play. For additional information, see
“Vehicle Settings” (P.2-27).
Opening/closing liftgate (if so
equipped)
1. Push the power liftgate buttonfor more than 1 second.
2. The liftgate will automatically open.
The outside chime sounds 3 times for
approximately 3 seconds.
To close the liftgate, push the power
liftgate button
for more than 1
second.
The liftgate will automatically close.
If the button
is pushed while the
liftgate is being opened or closed, the
liftgate will immediately stop. Pushing the
button
again will reverse the direc-
tion of the liftgate. However, when the
liftgate is near the fully open position, it moves in the closing direction and when
the liftgate is near the fully close position,
it moves in the opening direction.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm
to call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
buttonon the
Intelligent Key for more than 0.5
seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and head- lights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key is pushed.
Remote engine start (if so
equipped)
The remote engine startbuttonis
on the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has
remote engine start function. This func-
tion allows the engine to start from
outside the vehicle. See “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19).
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Intelligent Key button operation
light
The light blinks only when you push any
button on the Intelligent Key. The light
illumination only signifies that the Intelli-
gent Key has transmitted a signal. You
may look and/or listen to verify that the
vehicle has performed the intended op-
eration. If the light does not blink, your
battery may be too weak to communi-
cate to the vehicle. If this occurs, the
battery may need to be replaced.
For additional information regarding the
replacement of a battery, see “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-20).
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Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
and UNLOCKbuttons on the Intel-
ligent Key simultaneously for more than 4
seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
The horn operation can also be turned on
or off in the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-27).
WARNING
To avoid risk of injury or death, do
not use the remote engine start
function when the vehicle is in an
enclosed area such as a garage.
JVP0446XExample
The remote engine startbutton is on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has
remote engine start function. This func-
tion allows the engine to start from
outside the vehicle.
Some systems, such as the air conditioner
system, will turn on during a remote
engine start, if the system was on the
last time the ignition switch was turned
off.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote engine starters.
For example, some laws require a person
using remote engine start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for
any requirements.
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REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped)

3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Other conditions may affect the remote
engine start function. See “Conditions the
remote engine start will not work” (P.3-21).
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7) for
additional information.
REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING
RANGE
The remote engine start function can
only be used when the Intelligent Key is
within the specified operating range from
the vehicle.
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 Intelli-
gent Key may not function properly.
The remote engine start operating range
is approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the
vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE
To use the remote start function to start
the engine, perform the following:
1. If the doors are unlocked, push theLOCK
button to lock all doors.
2. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle. 3. Push the LOCK
button again.
4. Within 5 seconds push and hold the remote engine start
button until
the turn signal lights flash and the tail
lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not
within view, push and hold the remote
engine start
button for at least 2
seconds.
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
. The front parking lights will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is
running.
. The doors will be locked and the air
conditioner system may turn on.
. The engine will continue to run for
about 10 minutes. Repeat the steps to
extend the time for an additional 10
minutes. See “Extending engine run
time” (P.3-20).
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then
place the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion before driving. For further instruc-
tions, see “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-19).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be
extended one time by performing the
steps listed in “Remote starting the en-
gine” (P.3-20). Run time will be calculated
as follows:
. The first 10 minute run time will start
when the remote engine start func-
tion is performed.
. The second 10 minutes will start im-
mediately when the remote engine
start function is performed. For exam-
ple, if the engine has been running for
5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added,
the engine will run for a total of 15
minutes.
. Extending engine run time will count
towards the two remote engine start
limit.
A maximum of two remote engine starts,
or a single start with an extension can be
used.
The vehicle needs to be driven at speeds
of 4 MPH (7 km/h) before the remote
engine start procedure can be used
again.

CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a remote engine start, perform
one of the following:
.Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle
and push the remote engine start
button until the front parking lights
turn off.
. Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.
. Cycle the ignition switch ON and then
OFF.
. The extended engine run time has
expired.
. The first 10 minute timer has expired.
. The engine hood has been opened.
. The shift position is shifted out of the
P (Park) position.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed without
an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed with an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the
brake pedal is not depressed.
. The accelerator pedal is depressed.
. The vehicle moves after a remote
engine start. (The hazard indicator
flashers blink once and the engine is
stopped.)
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The remote engine start will not operate
if any of the following conditions are
present:
.The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
. The hood is not securely closed.
. The hazard indicator flashers are on.
. The engine is still running. The engine
must be completely stopped. This is
not applicable when extending engine
run time.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held for at least 2
seconds.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held within 5 seconds
of pushing the LOCK
button.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
(The hazard indicator flashers blink
twice to indicate the function is not
operated.)
. The liftgate is open. (The hazard
indicator flashers blink twice to indi-
cate the function is not operated.)
. The Key System Error warning mes-
sage remains on in the vehicle infor-
mation display. .
The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle. (The hazard
indicator flashers blink twice to indi-
cate the function is not operated.)
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote engine start with an exten-
sion, have already been used. (To use
the remote engine start function
again, the vehicle needs to be driven
at speeds of 4 MPH (7 km/h).)
. The shift position is not in the P (Park)
position.
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WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)” (P.5-5).
. To help avoid risk of injury or
death through unintended opera-
tion 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 un-
attended in your vehicle. Addi-
tionally, the temperature inside 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.
. Always be sure that hands and
feet are clear of the door frame to
avoid injury while closing the
liftgate.
CAUTION
Do not use accessory carriers that
attach to the liftgate. Doing so will
cause damage to the vehicle.
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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE (if
so equipped)
To open the liftgate, unlock it. Pull up the
liftgate to open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
.pushing the UNLOCK
button on
the Intelligent Key.
. pushing the liftgate request switch (if
so equipped).
. pushing the door handle request
switch (if so equipped).
To close the liftgate, pull down until it
securely locks.
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LIFTGATE