Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine Start Function: Notes
When the registered Intelligent Key is carried, the engine can be started without inserting the key.
When ignition knob switch is ON (press ignition switch), Intelligent Key unit searches Intelligent Key in the vehicle using inside key antenna.
When Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, it performs the following operation.
- Illuminate green "KEY" warning lamp in combination meter.
- Released steering lock and ignition switch can be turned from OFF to ACC, ON or START position.NOTE: If Intelligent Key is not registered, "KEY" warning lamp in combination meter illuminates red.
- Intelligent Key sends engine start signal via CAN communication line.
When ignition switch turns to START position, BCM sends starter request signal to IPDM E/R. Then, engine starts.
Even if Intelligent Key battery runs down, Intelligent Key unit can start engine with mechanical key built into Intelligent Key. For details, refer to "NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM) ".
All of the originally supplied Intelligent Key IDs have been registered in Intelligent Key system. If requested by the vehicle owner, a maximum of four Intelligent Key IDs can be registered into the Intelligent Key system components.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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