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

REMOTE ENGINE START (if equipped)  
Security indicator light  
REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING  
RANGE  
WARNING:  
To help avoid risk of injury or death through  
unintended operation of the vehicle and/or  
its systems, 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.  
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The remote engine start  
button is on the  
Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote engine  
start function. This function 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.  
The security indicator light is located on the  
meter panel. It indicates the status of NATS.  
The light operates whenever the ignition  
switch is in the “LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.  
The security indicator light indicates that the  
security systems on the vehicle are operational.  
If NATS is malfunctioning, this light will remain  
on while the ignition switch is in the “ON”  
position.  
If the light remains on and/or the engine  
does not start, contact a NISSAN dealer for  
NATS service as soon as possible. Be sure to  
bring all NATS keys that you have when  
visiting a NISSAN dealer for service.  
The remote engine start function can only be  
used when the Intelligent Key is within the  
specified operating range from the vehicle.  
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.  
Laws in some local communities may restrict  
the use of remote engine starters. For example,  
The remote engine start operating range is  
some laws require  
a person using remote  
approximately 60 m (197 ft) from the vehicle.  
engine start to have the vehicle in view. Check  
local regulations for any requirements.  
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE  
Other conditions may affect the remote engine  
start function. See “Conditions the remote  
engine start will not work” (P.3-26).  
Other conditions can affect the performance of  
the Intelligent Key transmitter. See “Intelligent  
Key system” (P.5-14) for additional information.  
To use the remote engine 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.  
3. Within 5 seconds push and hold the remote  
engine start  
button until the turn  
signal lights flash and the tail lights illumi-  
nate. If the vehicle is not within view, push  
and hold the remote engine start  
button for at least 2 seconds.  
The following events will occur when the  
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engine starts:  
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The remote engine start  
pushed and held within  
pushing the “LOCK” button.  
button is not  
seconds of  
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE START  
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The front clearance lights will turn on and  
To cancel a remote engine start, perform one  
remain on as long as the engine is running.  
of the following:  
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The brake pedal is depressed.  
The doors will be locked and the air  
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Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and  
push and hold the remote engine start  
button until the front clearance lights turn  
off.  
The doors are not closed and locked.  
The back door is open.  
conditioner system may turn on.  
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.3-26).  
The Intelligent Key warning message is  
displayed in the vehicle information display.  
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Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.  
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An Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle.  
Cycle the ignition switch “ON” and then  
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then place  
the ignition switch in the “ON” position before  
driving. For further instructions, see “Driving  
vehicle” (P.5-18).  
The theft alarm sounds due to illegal entry  
“OFF”.  
into the vehicle.  
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The extended engine run time has expired.  
The first 10 minute timer has expired.  
The engine hood has been opened.  
The vehicle is shifted out of “P” (Park).  
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Two remote engine starts, or a single  
remote engine start with an extension,  
have already been used.  
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME  
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The vehicle is not in the “P” (Park) position.  
The remote engine start function can be  
extended one time by performing the steps  
listed in “Remote starting the engine” (P.3-25).  
Run time will be calculated as follows:  
The theft alarm sounds due to illegal entry  
The remote engine start may display a warning  
or indicator in the vehicle information display.  
For an explanation of the warning or indicator,  
see “Vehicle information display warnings and  
indicators” (P.2-31).  
into the vehicle.  
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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.  
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The first 10 minute run time will start when  
the remote engine start function is per-  
formed.  
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE REMOTE  
ENGINE START FUNCTION  
The remote engine start function can be  
enabled or disabled in the vehicle information  
display. See “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-25) for addi-  
tional information.  
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The second 10 minutes will start immedi-  
ately when the remote engine start func-  
tion is performed. 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.  
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE  
START WILL NOT WORK  
The remote engine start will not operate if any  
of the following conditions are present:  
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The ignition switch is placed in the “ON”  
position.  
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Extending engine run time will count to-  
wards the two remote engine start limit.  
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The hood is not securely closed.  
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.  
The hazard indicator flashers 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 extend-  
ing engine run time.  
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The remote engine start  
button is not  
pushed and held for at least 2 seconds.  
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