Pre-driving checks and adjustments -> Remote engine start for Your Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped)  
Other conditions may affect the remote  
engine start function. See “Conditions the  
remote engine start will not work” (P.3-  
24).  
Other conditions can affect the perfor-  
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.  
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11) for  
additional information.  
WARNING  
To avoid risk of injury or death, do  
not use the remote engine start  
function when the vehicle is in an  
enclosed area such as a garage.  
REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING  
RANGE  
The remote engine start function can  
only be used when the Intelligent Key is  
within the specified operating range from  
the vehicle.  
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When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-  
charged or other strong radio wave  
sources are present near the operating  
location, the Intelligent Key operating  
range becomes narrower, and the Intelli-  
gent Key may not function properly.  
The remote engine start operating range  
is approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the  
vehicle.  
The remote engine start  
button is on  
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has  
remote engine start function. This func-  
tion allows the engine to start from  
outside the vehicle.  
Some systems, such as the air conditioner  
system, will turn on during a remote  
engine start, if the system was on the  
last time the ignition switch was turned  
off.  
Laws in some local communities may  
restrict the use of remote engine starters.  
For example, some laws require a person  
using remote engine start to have the  
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for  
any requirements.  
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE  
To use the remote start function to start  
the engine, perform the following:  
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.  
2. Push the LOCK  
button to lock all  
doors.  
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3. Within 5 seconds push and hold the  
tion is performed.  
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The extended engine run time has  
expired.  
remote engine start  
button until  
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The second 10 minutes will start im-  
mediately when the remote engine  
start function is performed. For exam-  
ple, if the engine has been running for  
5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added,  
the engine will run for a total of 15  
minutes.  
the turn signal lights flash and the tail  
lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not  
within view, push and hold the remote  
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The first 10 minute timer has expired.  
The engine hood has been opened.  
The shift lever is moved out of the P  
engine start  
button for at least 2  
(Park) position.  
seconds.  
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The theft alarm sounds due to illegal  
entry into the vehicle.  
The following events will occur when the  
engine starts:  
Extending engine run time will count  
towards the two remote engine start  
limit.  
The ignition switch is pushed without  
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The front parking lights will turn on  
and remain on as long as the engine is  
running.  
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.  
A maximum of two remote engine starts,  
or a single 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.  
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The doors will be locked and the air  
conditioner system may turn on.  
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE  
The engine will continue to run for  
about 10 minutes. Repeat the steps to  
extend the time for an additional 10  
minutes. See “Extending engine run  
time” (P.3-24).  
START WILL NOT WORK  
The remote engine start will not operate  
if any of the following conditions are  
present:  
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE  
START  
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The ignition switch is placed in the ON  
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then  
place the ignition switch in the ON posi-  
tion before driving. For further instruc-  
tions, see “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-20).  
position.  
To cancel a remote engine start, perform  
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The hood is not securely closed.  
one of the following:  
The hazard indicator flashers are on.  
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Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle  
and push and hold the remote engine  
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 applic-  
able when extending engine run time.  
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME  
The remote engine start function can be  
extended one time by performing the  
steps listed in “Remote starting the en-  
gine” (P.3-23). Run time will be calculated  
as follows:  
start  
button until the front park-  
ing lights turn off.  
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Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.  
Cycle the ignition switch ON and then  
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The remote engine start  
button is  
OFF.  
not pushed and held for at least 2  
seconds.  
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The first 10 minute run time will start  
when the remote engine start func-  
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HOOD  
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The remote engine start  
not pushed and held within 5 seconds  
of pushing the LOCK button.  
button is  
WARNING  
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The brake pedal is depressed.  
The doors are not closed and locked.  
The liftgate is open.  
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Make sure the hood is completely  
closed and latched before driving.  
Failure to do so could cause the  
hood to fly open and result in an  
accident.  
Never open the hood if steam or  
smoke is coming from the engine  
compartment to avoid injury.  
The Key System Error warning mes-  
sage remains on in the vehicle infor-  
mation display.  
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An Intelligent Key is left inside the  
vehicle.  
The theft alarm sounds due to illegal  
entry into the vehicle.  
Two remote engine starts, or a single  
remote engine start with an exten-  
sion, have already been used.  
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The shift lever is not in the P (Park)  
position.  
The remote engine start function has  
been switched to the OFF position in  
Vehicle Settings of the vehicle infor-  
mation display. For additional infor-  
mation, see “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-23).  
The remote engine start may display a  
warning or indicator in the vehicle infor-  
mation display. For an explanation of the  
warning or indicator, see “Vehicle infor-  
mation display warnings and indicators”  
(P.2-31).  
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