Nissan Versa

 sedan Owners Manual

Starting and driving » Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped)
Push-button ignition switch positions

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while carrying the Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted in the port.

The ignition switch will lock when any door is opened or closed with the ignition switched off.

OFF

The ignition switch is in the OFF position when the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.

No lights will illuminate on the ignition switch.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories, such as the radio, when the engine is not running.

ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position after 30 minutes.

The battery saver feature will be restarted if any of the following occur:

• Ignition switch changes position.
• Hazard lamps are operated

ON (Without cranking)

If the vehicle is in the ON position, it has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to OFF after 10 minutes.

The battery saver feature will be restarted if any of the following occur:

• Ignition switch changes position.
• Hazard lamps are operated

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period.

This can discharge the battery.

Emergency engine shut off

To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform the following procedure:

• Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch three consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
• Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.

Operating range

Push-button ignition switch positions

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