Nissan Altima Coupe (2013 year). Instruction - part 9

● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left

inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you and then lock the
doors.

● Do not pull the door handle before pushing

the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY

姞

OPERATION

You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out of your pocket or bag.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch within the range of opera-
tion.

Locking doors

1. Move the shift selector to the “P” position.

Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion. Make sure the Intelligent Key is not left
in the vehicle.

2. Close all doors.

3. Push any door handle request switch

䊊

while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

4. All doors and the trunk will lock.

5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and

the outside buzzer sounds twice.

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NOTE:

● Doors lock with the door handle request

switch when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.

● Doors lock with the door handle request

switch while the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position.

● Doors do not lock by pushing the door

handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.

● Doors do not lock with the door handle

request switch with the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with an-
other Intelligent Key.

CAUTION

● After locking the doors using the re-

quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operating
the door handles or the trunk opener
switch.

● When locking the doors using the re-

quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession be-
fore operating the request switch to
prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.

● The request switch is operational only

when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.

Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection
is equipped with the Intelligent Key.

When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put

inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds.

NOTE:

The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.

CAUTION

The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:

● When the Intelligent Key is placed on

top of the instrument panel.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed on

top of the rear parcel shelf.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side the glove box or a storage bin.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side the door pockets.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or

under the spare tire area.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side or near metallic materials.

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Unlocking doors

1. Carry the Intelligent Key.

2. Push the door handle request switch

䊊

3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the

outside buzzer sounds once.

4. Push the door handle request switch

䊊

again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.

If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch:

● Opening any door.
● Pushing the ignition switch.

The interior light timer illuminates for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.

The interior light can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following operations:

● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion.

● Locking the doors with the remote controller.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF

position.

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Opening the trunk lid

1. Push the trunk opener request switch

䊊

for

more than 1 second while carrying the Intel-
ligent Key with you.

2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound 4

times.

3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is
equipped with the Intelligent Key.

When all doors are locked and the trunk lid is
closed with the Intelligent Key inside the trunk,
the outside buzzer will sound and the trunk will
open.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION

The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.

The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions:

● When the Intelligent Key is not within the

operational range.

● When the doors or the trunk are open or not

closed securely.

● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-

charged.

CAUTION

When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.

Locking doors

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-

tion.

2. Close all doors.

3. Press the

button on the Intelligent

Key.

4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and

the horn beeps once.

5. All doors will be locked.

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CAUTION

After locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.

Unlocking doors

1. Press the

button on the Intelligent

Key.

2. The hazard warning lights flash once.

3. Press the

button again within 5 sec-

onds to unlock all doors.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pressing the

button:

● Opening any doors.
● Pushing the ignition switch.

The interior light illuminates for a period of time
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.

The light can be turned off without waiting by
performing one of the following operations:

● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion.

● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF

position.

Opening windows (if so equipped)

The Intelligent Key allows you to simultaneously
open windows equipped with automatic opera-
tion.

● To open the windows, press the

but-

ton on the Intelligent Key longer than 3
seconds after all doors are unlocked.

The door windows will open while pressing
the

button on the Intelligent Key.

The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.

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Releasing the trunk lid

Press the

button for longer than 0.5 sec-

onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release
button will not operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or when the trunk cancel
switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel
switch” in this section.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the

button on the

Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.

The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time.

The panic alarm stops when:

● It has run for a period of time, or
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● The request switch on the driver or passen-

ger door has been pushed and the Intelligent
Key is in range of the door handle.

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Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the Intelligent Key.

To deactivate: Press and hold the
and

buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the
and

buttons for at least 2 seconds

once more.

The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

WARNING SIGNALS

To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in
the instrument panel.

When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is
displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the
Intelligent Key.

See the “Troubleshooting guide” that follows and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are
programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent
Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

When pushing the ignition switch to stop
the engine

The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis-
play and the inside warning chime sounds
continuously.

The shift selector is not in the P (Park)
position.

Shift the shift selector to the P (Park)
position.

When opening the driver’s door to get out
of the vehicle

The inside warning chime sounds
continuously.

The ignition switch is placed in the ACC
position.

Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent Key
port.

Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port.

When closing the door after getting out of
the vehicle

The NO KEY warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3 times
and the inside warning chime sounds for
approximately 3 seconds.

The ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position.

Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

The NO KEY warning appears on the dis-
play and the outside chime sounds
continuously.

The ignition switch is placed in the ACC
position and the shift selector is not in the P
(Park) position.

Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi-
tion and place the ignition switch in the
OFF position.

The shift “P” warning light appears on the
display and the outside chime sounds
continuously.

The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and the shift selector is not in the P
(Park) position.

Move the shift selector to the P (Park)
position.

When closing the door with the inside lock
knob placed in the LOCK position

The outside chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds and all the doors unlock.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or
trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the door handle request
switch to lock the door

The outside chime sounds for approximately
2 seconds.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or
trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

A door is not closed securely.

Close the door securely.

The door handle request switch is pushed
before the door is closed.

Push the door handle request switch after
the door is closed.

When closing the trunk lid

The outside chime sounds for approximately
10 seconds and the trunk lid opens.

The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

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䊊

Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.

䊊

Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your
fingertips and raise the hood.

䊊

Remove the support rod from the clamp.

䊊

Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood.

䊊

When closing the hood, return the hood rod to its
original position. Lower the hood approximately
12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and release it.
This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.

WARNING

● Make sure the hood is completely

closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.

● If you see steam or smoke coming from

the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.

OPENER OPERATION

WARNING

● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

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TRUNK LID

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● Closely supervise children when they

are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.

To open the trunk lid, push the opener switch
down.

To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.

NOTE:

You can open the trunk lid with the Intelli-
gent Key. Refer to “NISSAN Intelligent
Key

姞” in this section.

Cancel switch

When the switch, located inside the glove box, is
in the OFF position, the power to the trunk lid will
be cancelled. The trunk can only be opened with
the keyfob.

The trunk lid cannot be opened when:

● using the trunk lid release switch,
● the trunk open request switch is pushed,

when the Intelligent Key is in range of the
vehicle or

● the HOLD button on the Intelligent Key is

pressed.

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.

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To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.

The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the interior of the trunk lid.

OPENER OPERATION

The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor
to the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel-
filler door, pull up the release. To lock, close the
fuel-filler door securely.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

WARNING

● Gasoline is extremely flammable and

highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.

● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank

after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

● Use only an original equipment type

fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause

the

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) to come on.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

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● Do not fill a portable fuel container in

the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:

– Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

– Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

– Keep the pump nozzle in contact

with the container while you are fill-
ing it.

– Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap-

pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving trips
for the message to be displayed. Failure
to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ap-

pears may cause the

Malfunc-

tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.

● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap

properly may cause the

Mal-

function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi-

nate. If the

light illuminates be-

cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue

drive

the

vehicle.

The

light should turn off after a

few driving trips. If the

light

does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.

● For additional information, see the

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
in this manual.

● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,

flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.

To remove the fuel-filler cap:

1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to

remove.

2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder

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while refueling.

To install the fuel-filler cap:

1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-

filler tube.

2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a

single click is heard.

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Loose Fuel Cap warning

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the
vehicle information display when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for
the message to be displayed. To turn off the
warning, perform the following:

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon

as possible. See “Fuel-filler cap”.

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

3. Press the

next button

䊊

on the in-

strument panel located behind the steering
wheel for about 1 second to turn off the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning

䊊

after tight-

ening the fuel-filler cap.

TILT OPERATION

Pull the lever

䊊

all the way toward you and

adjust the steering wheel up or down

䊊

to the

desired position. Lock the wheel by releasing the
lever and ensure that the lever has returned to its
original position.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.

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TELESCOPIC OPERATION

Pull the lever

䊊

all the way toward you and

adjust the steering wheel forward or backward in
direction

䊊

, to the desired position. Lock the

wheel by releasing the lever and ensure that the
lever has returned to its original position.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for proper
steering operation and comfort. The driv-
er’s air bag inflates with great force. If you
are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you are up
against it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away as
practical from the steering wheel. Always
use the seat belts.

䊊

To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.

䊊

To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing the
sun visor to the side.

䊊

Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped)
in or out as needed.

CAUTION

Do not store the sun visor before returning
the extension to its original position.

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VANITY MIRRORS

To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.

REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)

The night position

䊊

reduces glare from the

headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

Use the day position

䊊

when driving in daylight

hours.

WARNING

Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)

The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.

NOTE:

Do not hang any objects over the sensors

䊊

or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.

Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.

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Type A and Type B

The indicator light

䊊

will illuminate when the

automatic anti-glare feature is operating.

To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:

● the O button for inside mirrors without

compass.

● the

button for inside mirrors with

compass.

The indicator light will turn off.

To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press:

● the

button for inside mirrors without

compass.

● the

button for inside mirrors with

compass.

The indicator light will turn on.

For information on HomeLink

姞 Universal Trans-

ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink

姞 Universal

Transceiver” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

For information on the compass display (if so
equipped), see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS

WARNING

● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on

the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.

Type A - Without compass

LPD0469

Type B - With compass

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