Nissan Versa (N17): NISSAN Intelligent Key (if so equipped)

WARNING

• Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed.

  The FAA advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored for a flight.

The Intelligent Key can operate all the door locks using the remote control 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 Intelligent Key operation.

Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key.

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 communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intelligent Key transmits weak radio waves. Environmental conditions may interfere with the operation of the Intelligent Key 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 equipment, such as a cellular telephone, transceiver, or a 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 personal computer.
• When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.

In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent Key function or use the mechanical key.

Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery's life is approximately two years. If the battery is discharged, replace it with a new one.

When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intelligent Key system warning light ( ) will blink green for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio waves, if the key is left near equipment which transmits strong radio waves, such as signals from a TV and personal computer, the battery life may become shorter.

When the battery is discharged, firmly apply the foot brake and touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key. Then push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sound. For additional information, refer to "Push-button ignition switch" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual.

For additional information, refer to "Battery replacement" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.

As many as four Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occurrences which will damage the Intelligent Key:

• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, 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 Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
• If the outside temperature is below 14F (-10C) the battery of the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140F (60C).
• 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 and personal computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

Operating range

The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch 1 .

When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key 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 1 .

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, even someone who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the request switch to lock/unlock the doors.

Door locks/unlocks precaution

• 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 Intelligent 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 Intelligent Key with you and then lock the doors.
• Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door.

NISSAN Intelligent Key Operation

You can lock or unlock the doors without taking the Intelligent Key out of your pocket or bag.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door handle request switch within the range of operation.

Locking doors

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you.

2. Close all doors.

3. Push any door handle request switch 1 while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

4. All doors will lock.

5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the outside buzzer sounds once.

NOTE:

• Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch is not in the LOCK position.
• Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while any door is open. However, doors lock with the mechanical key even if any door is open.
• Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you. However, when an Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with another Intelligent Key.

CAUTION

• After locking the doors using the request switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handle .
• When locking the doors using the request switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession before operating the request switch to prevent the Intelligent Key from being left in the vehicle.
• The request switch is operational only when the Intelligent Key has been detected by the Intelligent Key system.

Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key.

When the driver's side door is open, the doors are locked and then the Intelligent Key is put inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed; the lock will automatically unlock and the door buzzer sounds.

NOTE:

The doors may not lock when the Intelligent Key is in the same hand that is operating the request switch to lock the door.

Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your other hand.

CAUTION

The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions:

• When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the rear parcel shelf.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on or under the spare tire area.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside or near metallic materials.

Unlocking doors

1. Carry the Intelligent Key.

2. Push the door handle request switch 1 .

3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once.

4. Push the door handle request switch 1 again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.

If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning the door handle to its original position will unlock the door. If the door does not unlock after returning the door handle, push the door handle request switch to unlock the door.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pushing the request switch.

• Opening any door.
• Pushing the ignition switch.

The interior light timer illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position.

The interior light can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations.

• Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
• Locking the doors with the remote control.
• Switching the room light switch to the OFF position.

Opening the trunk lid

1. Unlock all doors.

2. Push the trunk opener request switch A for more than one second while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

3. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound four times.

4. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key.

When all doors are locked and the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will sound and the trunk will open.

How to use the remote keyless entry function

The remote keyless entry function can operate all door locks using the remote keyless function of the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away from the vehicle. The operating distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.

The remote keyless entry function will not function under the following conditions:

• When the Intelligent Key is not within the operational range
• When the doors or the trunk are open or not closed securely.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.

CAUTION

When locking the doors using the Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle.

Locking doors

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

2. Close all doors.

3. Press the   button on the Intelligent Key.

4. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.

5. All doors will be locked.

CAUTION

After locking the doors using the Intelligent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles.

Unlocking doors

1. Press the button on the Intelligent Key.

2. The hazard warning lights flash once.

3. Press the button again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pressing the  button:

• Opening any doors.
• Pushing the ignition switch.

The interior light illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position.

The light can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations:

• Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the room light switch to the OFF position.

Releasing the trunk lid

Press the button for longer than 0.5 seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will not operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the   button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.

The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time.

The panic alarm stops when:

• It has run for a period of time, or
• Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key
• The request switch on the driver or passenger door is pushed and the Intelligent Key is in range of the door handle.

Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the Intelligent Key.

To deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the and   buttons for at least 2 seconds once more.

The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does not silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

Warning lights and audible reminders

1. P (Park) position selecting warning light
2. NISSAN Intelligent Key warning light

The Intelligent Key is equipped with a function that is designed to minimize improper operations and to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen.

The warning buzzer sounds and the warning light illuminates when improper operations are detected.

CAUTION

When the buzzer sounds and the warning light illuminates, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.

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 buzzer sounds from inside and outside the vehicle and a warning light comes on in the instrument panel.

When a chime or beep sounds or the warning light comes on, be sure to check the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.

Audible reminder and warning when locking the doors When the chime or buzzer sounds from inside and outside the vehicle, check for the following:

• The ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position.
• The Intelligent Key is not left inside the vehicle.
• The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Audible reminder and warning when the engine stops

When the P position selecting warning light ( ) in the instrument panel blinks in red:

• Make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

When the chime sounds intermittently:

• Make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position and the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position.

If the chime sounds continuously when the driver's door is opened, check the following:

The shift lever is placed in the P (Park) position and the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position.

The mechanical key is not inserted into the ignition switch.

The warning chime may stop when one of the following is performed:

• Returning the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Removing the mechanical key.
• Closing the doors.

Alarm and warning when the engine starts

When the Intelligent Key system warning light (  ) blinks red and the outside buzzer sounds, make sure the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

Warning for low battery power

When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intelligent Key system warning light (   ) will blink green for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. This warning is to let you know that the battery of the Intelligent Key will run down soon. Replace it with a new one. For additional information, refer to "Battery replacement" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for battery replacement.

Preventing the Intelligent Key from being left in the vehicle

If you lock all doors using the power door lock switch with the Intelligent Key in the vehicle, all of the doors unlock immediately and the buzzer will warn you when the door is closed.

Troubleshooting guide

Symptom		Possible Cause	Remedy
When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine	The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the inside chime sounds continuously.	The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position	Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
When placing the shift lever in the P (Park) position	The inside warning chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
When opening the driver's door	A warning chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
When pushing the door handle request switch to lock the door	The outside chime sounds for approximately a few seconds.	The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		A door is not closed securely.	Close the door securely
When closing the doors	The key warning light in the instrument panel blinks in yellow, the outside chime sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds.	The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.	Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
	The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the outside chime sounds continuously.	The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.	Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position and place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
	The outside chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.	The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When closing the trunk lid	The outside chime sounds for approximately 10 seconds and the trunk lid opens.	The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When stopping the engine	The P (Park) position warning light in the instrument panel blinks in red.	The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position	Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position and place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
When starting the engine	The key warning light in the instrument panel blinks in green.	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.
When pushing the request switch or the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key to the lock the door	The outside chime sounds for a few seconds and all the doors unlock.	The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.	Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
		A door is not closed securely.	Close the doors securely.