Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: How to use the remote keyless entry function
(remote engine start) button
(lock) button
(unlock) button
(trunk) button
(panic) button
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 remote keyless entry function will not function 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 discharged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the button on the
Intelligent
Key.
4. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
WARNING
After locking the doors using the Intelligent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles. Failure to follow these instructions may result in inadvertently unlocking the doors, which may decrease the safety and security of your vehicle.
Unlocking doors
1. Press the button on the
Intelligent
Key.
2. The hazard indicator lights flash once and the driver’s door will unlock.
3. Press the button again within 1
minute to unlock all doors and trunk.
NOTE:
The Selective Unlock feature can be changed using the "Vehicle Settings" menu on the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see "Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)" or "Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)".
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.
Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of time when a door is unlocked.
The lights can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations:
- Placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
- Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
- Switching the interior light switch to the OFF position.
- Switching the Auto Room Lamp feature to the OFF position in the "Vehicle Settings" menu on the vehicle information display. For additional information, see "Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)" or "Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)".
For additional information, see "Interior lights".
Releasing the trunk lid
Press the button for longer than
0.5
seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk
release button will not operate when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
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.
- Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
- The request switch (if so equipped) on the driver or passenger door is pushed and the Intelligent Key is in range of the door handle.
Answer back horn/Horn beeps on lock feature
If desired, the answer back horn or horn
beeps on lock feature can be deactivated
using the Intelligent Key. When it is deactivated
and the button is pressed, the
hazard indicator lights flash twice. When
the
button is pressed, neither the
hazard
indicator lights nor the horn operates.
NOTE:
If you can change the Answer Back Horn or Horn Beeps on Lock feature with the Intelligent Key, the vehicle information display screen will show the current mode after the ignition switch has been cycled from the OFF to the ON position.
The vehicle information display screen can also be used to change the answer back horn or horn beeps on lock mode.
For additional information, see "Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)" or "Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)".
To deactivate:
Press and hold the and
buttons
for at least 4 seconds. The hazard indicator
lights will flash three times to confirm
that the answer back horn or horn beeps
on lock feature has been deactivated.
To activate:
Press and hold theand
buttons
for at least 4 seconds once more. The
hazard indicator lights will flash once and
the horn will sound once to confirm that
the answer back horn or horn beeps on
lock feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the answer back horn or horn beeps on lock feature does not silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
Intelligent Key button operation light
The light blinks only when you press any button on the Intelligent Key. The light illumination only signifies that the key fob has transmitted a signal. You may look and/or listen to verify that the vehicle has performed the intended operation.
If the light does not blink, your battery may be too weak to communicate to the vehicle.
If this occurs, the battery may need to be replaced. For additional information regarding the replacement of a battery, see "Battery replacement".
Warning signals
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly 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.
For additional information, see "Troubleshooting guide" and "Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)" or "Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)".
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.