Pre-driving checks and adjustments -> Remote keyless entry system for Your Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM  
(if so equipped)  
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors  
(including the liftgate), and activate the  
panic alarm by using the key fob from  
outside the vehicle.  
fob while on an airplane. Make sure  
the buttons are not operated unin-  
tentionally when the unit is stored  
during a flight.  
dealer.  
For information regarding the replace-  
ment of a battery, see “Key fob battery  
replacement” (P.8-21).  
Before locking the doors, make sure the  
key is not left in the vehicle.  
The key fob can operate at a distance of  
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the  
vehicle. (The effective distance depends  
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)  
As many as 4 key fobs can be used with  
one vehicle. For information concerning  
the purchase and use of additional key  
fobs, contact a NISSAN dealer.  
CAUTION  
The following conditions or occur-  
rences will damage the key fob.  
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Do not allow the key fob to  
become wet.  
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Do not drop the key fob.  
The key fob will not function:  
Do not strike the key fob sharply  
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When the key fob is not within the  
against another object.  
operational range.  
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If the outside temperature is be-  
low 14°F (-10°C) degrees, the bat-  
tery of key fob may not function  
properly.  
Do not place the key fob for an  
extended period in an area where  
temperatures exceed 140°F  
(60°C).  
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When the doors are open or not  
closed securely.  
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When the key is in the ignition switch.  
When the battery is discharged.  
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WARNING  
If a key fob is lost or stolen, NISSAN  
recommends erasing the ID code of  
that key fob. This will prevent the key  
fob from unauthorized use to unlock  
the vehicle. For information regard-  
ing the erasing procedure, it is re-  
commended that you visit a NISSAN  
The remote keyless entry key fob  
transmits radio waves when the  
buttons are pushed. The FAA advises  
that the radio waves may affect  
aircraft navigation and communica-  
tion systems. Do not operate the key  
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the welcome light and farewell light  
function, see “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-23).  
2. Push the UNLOCK  
button again  
within 5 seconds.  
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All the doors and the liftgate unlock.  
The hazard indicator flashes once if  
all doors are completely closed.  
Locking doors  
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1. Remove the key from the ignition  
switch.  
All doors will be locked automatically  
unless one of the following operations is  
performed within 1 minute of pushing the  
2. Close all the doors.  
3. Push the LOCK  
button  
on the  
UNLOCK  
button.  
key fob.  
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Any door or liftgate is opened.  
4. All the doors will lock.  
All of the doors will lock when the  
The ignition switch is placed in the ON  
position.  
LOCK  
button is pushed even  
though a door remains open.  
NOTE:  
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5. The hazard indicator flashes twice  
The unlocking operation can be chan-  
ged in selective unlock in the Vehicle  
Settings of the vehicle information dis-  
play. For additional information, refer to  
“Vehicle Settings” (P.2-23).  
Using panic alarm  
If you are near your vehicle and feel  
threatened, you may activate the alarm  
to call attention as follows:  
and the horn chirps once.  
Jackknife type key release button  
LOCK button  
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When the LOCK  
button is pushed  
with all doors locked, the hazard  
indicator flashes twice and the horn  
chirps once as a reminder that the  
doors are already locked.  
UNLOCK button  
PANIC button  
Battery indicator light  
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS  
ENTRY SYSTEM  
Welcome light and farewell light  
function  
When you lock or unlock the doors or the  
liftgate, the daytime running lights, park-  
ing lights and the tail lights will illuminate  
for a period of time. The welcome light  
and farewell light function can be dis-  
abled. For information about disabling  
Operate the door handles to confirm  
that the doors have been securely  
locked.  
1. Push the PANIC  
button  
on the  
key fob for more than 0.5 seconds.  
Unlocking doors  
2. The theft warning alarm and head-  
1. Push the UNLOCK  
button  
on  
lights will stay on for 25 seconds.  
the key fob.  
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The driver’s door unlocks.  
The hazard indicator flashes once if  
all doors are completely closed.  
3. The panic alarm stops when:  
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It has run for 25 seconds, or  
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Any of the buttons on the key fob is  
pushed. (Note: the PANIC button  
must be pushed for more than 1  
second.)  
Mode (Pushing the  
button)  
or  
DOOR UNLOCK  
DOOR LOCK  
HAZARD - once  
HAZARD - twice  
Hazard indicator and horn mode  
Hazard indicator mode  
HORN - none  
HORN - once  
HAZARD - none  
HAZARD - twice  
Battery indicator light  
The battery indicator light  
illuminates  
when you push any button. If the light  
does not illuminate, the battery is weak or  
needs replacement. For information re-  
garding replacement of a battery, see  
“Key fob battery replacement” (P.8-21).  
Setting hazard indicator and horn  
mode  
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and  
horn mode when you first receive the  
vehicle.  
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when  
the LOCK  
button  
is pushed, the  
hazard indicator flashes twice and the  
horn chirps once. When the UNLOCK  
button  
is pushed, the hazard indicator  
flashes once.  
If the horn chirp is not necessary, you can  
switch to hazard indicator only mode by  
following the switching procedure.  
In hazard indicator only mode, when the  
LOCK  
button is pushed, the hazard  
indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK  
button is pushed, neither the hazard  
indicator nor the horn operates.  
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if so equipped)  
Switching procedure:  
CAUTION  
To switch the hazard indicator and horn  
WARNING  
operation, push the LOCK  
and  
UNLOCK  
buttons on the key fob  
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Be sure to carry the Intelligent  
Key with you when operating the  
vehicle.  
Never leave the Intelligent Key in  
the vehicle when you leave the  
vehicle.  
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Radio waves could adversely af-  
fect electric medical equipment.  
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.  
Those who use  
a pacemaker  
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When the hazard indicator mode is  
set, the hazard indicator flashes 3  
times.  
When the hazard indicator and horn  
mode is set, the hazard indicator  
flashes once and the horn chirps once.  
should contact the electric med-  
ical equipment manufacturer for  
the possible influences before  
use.  
The Intelligent Key transmits  
radio waves when the buttons  
are pushed. The FAA advises that  
the radio waves may affect air-  
craft navigation and communica-  
tion systems. Do not operate the  
Intelligent Key while on an air-  
plane. Make sure the buttons are  
not operated unintentionally  
when the unit is stored during a  
flight.  
The Intelligent Key is always communi-  
cating with the vehicle as it receives radio  
waves. The Intelligent Key system trans-  
mits weak radio waves. Environmental  
conditions may interfere with the opera-  
tion of the Intelligent Key system under  
the following operating conditions.  
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When operating near a location where  
strong radio waves are transmitted,  
such as a TV tower, power station and  
broadcasting station.  
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When in possession of wireless equip-  
ment, such as a cellular phone, trans-  
ceiver, and CB radio.  
The Intelligent Key system can operate all  
the door locks using the remote control-  
ler function or pushing the request switch  
on the vehicle without taking the key out  
from a pocket or purse. The operating  
environment and/or conditions may af-  
fect the Intelligent Key system operation.  
The horn operation can also be turned on  
or off in the vehicle information display.  
See “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-23).  
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When the Intelligent Key is in contact  
with or covered by metallic materials.  
When any type of radio wave remote  
control is used nearby.  
When the Intelligent Key is placed near  
an electric appliance such as a perso-  
nal computer.  
Be sure to read the following before using  
the Intelligent Key system.  
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