Operation Flow

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Security Indicator Lamp Output Blinking Pattern

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disarmed Phase

When the vehicle is being driven or when doors are open, the theft warning system is set in the disarmed phase on the assumption that the owner is inside or near the vehicle.

Pre-Armed Phase And Armed Phase

The vehicle security system turns into the pre-armed phase when ignition switch is in OFF position, all doors including glass hatch are closed and locked (using Intelligent Key, door request switch or auto relock function). The system automatically shifts into the armed phase.

Condition of Activating The System

When the following condition is performed in armed phase, the system sounds the horns and flashes the headlamps for about 50 seconds.

Any door is opened.

Condition of Deactivating The System

When one of the following operations is performed, the armed phase is canceled.

Unlock the doors with Intelligent Key or door request switch.
Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver door using the door key cylinder.