Security systems
Your vehicle may have two types of security systems:
- Vehicle security system
- NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle security system
The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors, trunk lid or the hood when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all situations. Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such as component locks, identification markers, and tracking systems, are available at auto supply stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment. Check with your insurance company to see if you may be eligible for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security system
- Close all windows. (The system can be armed even if the windows are open.)
- Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
- Close all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate.
Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the Intelligent Key, door handle request switch (if so equipped), power door lock switch or mechanical key.
- Confirm that the security indicator light comes on. The security light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security system is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec onds the vehicle security system automatically shifts into the armed phase. The security light begins to flash once every three seconds. If, during the 30-second prearm time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is placed in the ACC (if so equipped) or ON position, the system will not arm.
- Even when the driver and/or passengers are in the vehicle, the system will activate with all the doors, hood and trunk lid locked with the ignition switch placed in the LOCK position. When placing the ignition switch in the ACC (if so equipped) or ON position, 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 a period of time. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking the driver’s door with the key, or by pressing the button on the Intelligent Key.
The alarm is activated by:
- opening the door or hood without using the key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is unlocked by releasing the door inside lock switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s door or the trunk/liftgate with the key, pressing the 
button on the Intelligent Key, or pressing the request switch on the driver’s or passenger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle.
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
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 accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC (if so equipped) position. This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is malfunctioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the engine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon as possible. Please bring all registered keys that you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service.
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