Setting the vehicle security system

2004 Nissan-Datsun Altima S, AutomaticSECTION Setting the vehicle security system

Disarmed phase

  • When the vehicle is being driven or when doors or trunk lid is open, the vehicle security 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 trunk lid and all doors are closed and locked by electronic key. The security indicator lamp illuminates for 30 seconds, then, the system automatically shifts into the "armed" phase.
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