Nissan 2010 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted
in the port.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is
opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
OFF:
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when
the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
No lights will illuminate on the ignition switch.
ACC (Accessories):
This position activates electrical accessories,
such asthe radio, whenthe engine isnot running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position after 1 hour
under the following conditions:
all doors are closed.
shift selector is in P (Park).
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
of the following occur:
any door is opened.
shift selector is moved out of the P (Park).
ignition switch changes position.
ON (Normal operating position):
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended pe-
riod. This can discharge the battery.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™
BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost dis-
charged, the guide light
A
of the Intelligent Key
port blinks and the indicator appears on the ve-
hicle information display. See “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section.
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into the
port
B
allows you to start the engine. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is placed in the correct direc-
tion: The frontside faces upward and the key ring
side faces downward as illustrated.
WSD0232
5-8 Starting and driving