Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: How to use the remote keyless entry function

1. (remote engine start) button
2. (lock) button
3. (unlock) button
4. (trunk) button
5. (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.

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.