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Remote Keyless Entry Functions

Door Lock/Unlock Function

The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the same manner as the remote control transmitter by operating the door lock/unlock button and trunk open button.

System Diagram

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Keyless Entry Functions System Diagram
G04927618Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Door Lock/Unlock Function

Trunk Open Function

OPERATION CONDITION

Remote control operation Operation condition
Lock
  • All doors closed
  • OFF position warning chime is not operated.
Unlock -
Trunk open
  • Ignition switch is in OFF position.
  • Press and hold the trunk open button for 0.5 second or more

Selective Unlock Function

When a LOCK signal is sent from remote control of Intelligent Key, all doors will be locked.

When an UNLOCK signal is sent from remote control of Intelligent Key once, driver's door will be unlocked. Then, if an UNLOCK signal is sent from remote control of Intelligent Key again within 1 minute, all other door will be unlocked.

Hazard and Horn Reminder

When doors are locked or unlocked by remote control of Intelligent Key, Intelligent Key unit sends hazard and horn request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.

BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder and sends horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R. IPDM E/R sounds horn as a reminder.

The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).

OPERATING FUNCTION OF HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER

  C mode S mode
Remote control of Intelligent Key operation Lock Unlock Lock Unlock
Hazard warning lamp flash Twice Once Twice -
Horn sound Once - - -

Hazard and horn reminders do not operate if any door switch is ON (door is OPEN) and ignition switch is ON.

How to change hazard and horn reminder mode 

With CONSULT 

Hazard and horn reminder can be changed using "HORN WITH KEYLESS LOCK" and "HAZARD ANSWER BACK" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to , "CONSULT APPLICATION ITEM ".

Without CONSULT 

Refer to Owner's Manual for instructions.

Auto Door Lock Function

When all doors are locked, ignition knob switch is OFF (when ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (when mechanical key is not inserted in key cylinder), doors are unlocked with remote control of Intelligent Key. When Intelligent Key unit does not receive the following signals within 1 minute, all doors are locked.

Auto door lock mode can be changed by "AUTO RELOCK TIMER" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to , "CONSULT APPLICATION ITEM ".

Panic Alarm Function

When ignition knob switch is OFF (when ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (when mechanical key is not inserted in key cylinder), Intelligent Key unit receives PANIC ALARM signal from remote control of Intelligent Key.

Intelligent Key unit sends alarm request signal to BCM via CAN communication line. BCM turns on and off headlamp intermittently and sends vehicle security horn signal to IPDM E/R. Then,

IPDM E/R turns on and off horn intermittently.

The headlamp flashes and the horn sounds intermittently.

The alarm automatically turns off:

Panic alarm function mode can be changed by "PANIC ALARM DELAY" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to , "CONSULT APPLICATION ITEM ".

Room Lamp Illumination Operation

When the following conditions are met:

Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp (for 30 seconds) by receiving UNLOCK signal from remote control of Intelligent Key. For detailed description, refer to "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP " .

List of Operation Related Parts

Parts marked with x are the parts related to operation.

Fig 2: Identifying Room Lamp Operation Chart
G08181155Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.