Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Remote Engine Start

The button will be on the NISSAN Intelligent Key if the vehicle has Remote Engine Start. This feature allows the engine to start from outside the vehicle.

The following features may be affected when Remote Engine Start is used:

• Vehicles with a manual climate control system (if so equipped )will default to the last used heating or cooling mode.
• Vehicles with an automatic climate control system (if so equipped) may default to either a heating or cooling mode depending on outside and cabin temperatures.

  For additional information, see "Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control".

Laws in some local communities may restrict or prohibit the use of Remote Engine Start, or the amount of time a parked vehicle engine may idle. For example, some laws require a person using Remote Engine Start to have the vehicle in view or may restrict idling time except in freezing temperatures.

Check local regulations for any requirements.

Other conditions may affect the function of the Remote Engine Start feature. For additional information, see "Conditions the Remote Engine Start will not work".

Other conditions can affect the performance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.

For additional information, see "NISSAN Intelligent Key".

Remote Engine Start operating range

WARNING

• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, including entrapment in windows or inadvertent door lock activation, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.
• Do not use Remote Engine Start in closed spaces such as a garage. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous.

  It can cause unconsciousness or death.

CAUTION

When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or other strong radio wave sources are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not function properly.

The Remote Engine Start function can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the vehicle.

The Remote Engine Start operating range is approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.

Remote starting the vehicle

To use the Remote Engine Start feature to start the engine perform the following:

1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.

2. Press the button to lock all doors.

3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the button until the turn signal lights flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the vehicle is not within view press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.

The following events will occur when the engine starts:

• The parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
• The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
• The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.

  Repeat the steps to extend the time for an additional 10 minutes. For additional information, see "Extending engine run time".

Depress and hold the brake then push the push-button ignition switch to the ON position before driving. For additional information, see "Driving the vehicle".

Extending engine run time

The Remote Engine Start feature can be extended one time by performing the steps listed in "Remote starting the vehicle" in this section. Run time will be calculated as follows:

• The first 10 minute run time will start when the Remote Engine Start function is performed.
• The second 10 minutes will start immediately when the Remote Engine Start function is performed again. For example, if the engine has been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
• Extending engine run time will count towards the two Remote Engine Start limit.

A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position and then back to the OFF position before the Remote Engine Start procedure can be used again.

Canceling a Remote Engine Start

To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform one of the following:

• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and pressuntil the parking lights turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
• The extended engine run time has expired.
• The first 10 minute timer has expired.
• The engine hood has been opened.
• The shift lever is moved out of park.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed with an Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the brake pedal is not depressed.

Conditions the Remote Engine Start will not work

The Remote Engine Start will not operate if any of the following conditions are present:

• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
• The hood is not securely closed.
• The hazard indicator lights are on.
• The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at least 6 seconds if the engine goes from running to off. This is not applicable when extending engine run time.
• The button is not pressed and held for at least 2 seconds.
• The button is not pressed and held within 5 seconds of pressing the lock button.
• The brake is pressed.
• The doors are not closed and locked.
• The trunk is open.
• The Key System Error remains solid in the vehicle information display.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension, have already been used.
• The vehicle is not in P (Park).
• There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
• The Remote Engine Start feature has been switched to the OFF 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)".

The Remote Engine Start may display a warning or indicator in 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)".