IGNITION SWITCH (where fitted)
NOTE
STEERING LOCK
For vehicles fitted with Stop/Start System:
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the key from the
ignition switch, then turn the steering clockwise. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the ignition key
and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel
slightly right and left.
When the engine is automatically stopped by the
Stop/Start System the ignition switch can still be
operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a flat battery. The Stop/Start System does
not automatically turn ignition off.
The ignition key can only be removed when the
switch is in the LOCK position (Normal parking posi-
tion) (0).
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
(where fitted)
The NISSAN Anti Theft System (NATS)* will stop the
engine if someone tries to start the engine without
using the registered NATS key.
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KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when in this
position.
OFF
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WARNING
* Immobilizer
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position while driving. The steering
wheel will lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Key,
turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position, wait for
5 seconds and turn the key to the START position
again to start the engine.
OFF/ACC (Accessories)/ (1)
The engine is turned off without locking the steer-
ing wheel. This position activates electrical acces-
sories, such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
For additional information, see “NISSAN Anti-Theft
System (NATS) (where fitted)” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
CAUTION
ON (Normal operating position) (2)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
Use electrical accessories with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. If
you must use accessories while the engine is not
running, do not use them for extended periods of
time and do not use multiple electrical accesso-
ries at the same time.
START (3)
The engine starter activates and the engine will
start. As soon as the engine has started, release the
key immediately. It will return to the ON position.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock de-
vice.
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