Get Starting and driving -> Push-button ignition switch Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV 2020

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

(model with Intelligent Key system)

If the vehicle battery is discharged, the

ignition switch cannot be switched from

the “LOCK” position, and if the steering

lock is engaged, the steering wheel can-

not be moved. Charge the battery as

soon as possible. (See “Jump starting”

(P.6-9).)

partment, the Intelligent Key may not

function.

If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door

or window outside the vehicle, the Intelli-

gent Key may function.

PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON IGNI-

TION SWITCH OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not operate the push-button ignition

switch while driving the vehicle except in an

emergency. (The engine will stop when the

ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive times

or the ignition switch is pushed and held for

more than 2 seconds.) 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.

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

model

The ignition lock is designed so that the

ignition switch cannot be switched to the

“LOCK” position until the shift lever is moved

to the “P” (Park) position.

Operating range

When the ignition switch cannot be switched to

the “LOCK” position:

Before operating the push-button ignition

switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the

“P” (Park) position (for Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission

(DCT) model) or the shift lever to the “N”

(Neutral) position (for Manual Transmission

model).

1. “Shift to Park” warning appears on the

vehicle information display and a chime

sounds.

2. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

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3. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch is switched to the “OFF” position.

The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting

the engine when the Intelligent Key is within

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

The Intelligent Key system can operate the

ignition switch without taking the key out from

your pocket or bag. The operating environment

and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent

Key system operation. Some indicators and

warnings for operation are displayed on the

vehicle information display and. (See “Vehicle

information display” (P.2-22).)

4. Open the door. The ignition switch turns to

the specified operating range

the “LOCK” position.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost

discharged or strong radio waves are present

near the operating location, the Intelligent Key

system’s operating range becomes narrower

and may not function properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating

range, it is possible for anyone, even someone

who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push

the ignition switch to start the engine.

For warnings and indicators on the vehicle

information display, see “Vehicle information

display” (P.2-22).

If the ignition switch is switched to the “LOCK”

position, the shift lever cannot be moved from

the “P” (Park) position. The shift lever can be

moved if the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position with the foot brake pedal depressed.

CAUTION:

Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with

you when operating the vehicle.

The luggage room area is not included in

the operating range, but the Intelligent Key

may function.

If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel, inside the glove box, door

pocket or the corner of the interior com-

Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the

vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

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(Manual Transmission model), the ignition

switch will illuminate.

Push the ignition switch center:

STEERING LOCK (if equipped)

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-

theft steering lock device.

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

WARNING:

once to change to “ON”.

Never place the ignition switch in the “OFF”

position while driving. The steering wheel

may lock and cause the driver to lose control

of the vehicle, resulting in serious vehicle

damage or personal injury.

To lock steering wheel

two times to change to “OFF”.

1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF”

position where the ignition switch position

indicator will not illuminate.

The ignition switch will automatically return to

the “LOCK” position when any door is either

opened or closed with the switch in the “OFF”

position.

2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch

turns to the “LOCK” position.

CAUTION:

LOCK position

3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the

right or left from the straight up position.

The ignition switch and steering lock (if

Do not leave the vehicle for extended

periods of time when the ignition switch

is in the “ON” position and the engine is

not running. This can discharge the

battery.

Use electrical accessories with the engine

running 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 accessories at

the same time.

equipped) can only be locked at this position.

To unlock steering wheel

Push the ignition switch, and the steering

wheel will be automatically unlocked.

The ignition switch will lock when any door is

opened or closed with the ignition switched off.

ON position

The ignition system and the electrical acces-

sory power activate at this position without the

engine turned on.

The “ON” position has a battery saver feature

that will place the ignition switch in the “OFF”

position, if the vehicle is not running, after some

time under the following conditions:

CAUTION:

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,

the push-button ignition switch cannot

be switched from the “LOCK” position.

If the steering lock release malfunction

indicator appears on the vehicle informa-

tion display, push the ignition switch

again while rotating the steering wheel

slightly to the right and left.

all doors are closed.

shift lever is in “P” (Park) position (CVT/DCT

model) or “N” (Neutral) position (MT model).

(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-

22).)

The battery saver feature will be cancelled if

any of the following occur:

any door is opened.

shift lever is moved out of the “P” (Park)

position (CVT/DCT model).

ignition switch changes position.

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When the ignition switch is pushed without

depressing the brake pedal (Continuously Vari-

able Transmission model) or the clutch pedal

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STARTING ENGINE (model without

Intelligent Key system)

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Depress the foot brake pedal.

3. Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

model:

Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or “N”

(Neutral) position.

Manual Transmission (MT) model:

OFF position

The engine is turned off in this position.

Auto ACC position

Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral)

With the vehicle in the “P” (Park) position (CVT/

DCT models) or "N" (Neutral) position (MT

model), the Intelligent Key with you and the

ignition switch is placed from “ON” to “OFF”, the

radio can still be used for a period of time, or

until the driver’s door is opened. After a period

of time, functions such as radio, navigation (if

equipped), and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone

System may be restarted by to turn on the

audio system (see “Audio system” (P.4-38) in

this manual or the separate NissanConnect

Owner’s Manual (if equipped)), or by pushing

the “UNLOCK” button on the Intelligent Key up

to a total of 30 minutes.

position.

Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or “N”

2. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

(Neutral) position.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelli-

The starter is designed to operate only

when the shift lever is in the proper

position.

gent Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal (CVT/DCT model) or the

clutch pedal (MT model) within 10 seconds

after the chime sounds. The engine will

start.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition

switch is pushed without depressing the brake

pedal (CVT/DCT model) or the clutch pedal (MT

model), the ignition switch position will change

to “ON”.

Manual Transmission (MT) model:

Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral)

position, and depress the clutch pedal to

the floor while starting the engine.

The starter is designed to not operate

unless the clutch pedal is depressed.

4. Crank the engine with your foot off the

accelerator pedal by turning the ignition

switch in the “START” position.

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

NOTE:

When the ignition switch is placed in the

“ON” position or the engine is started by

the above procedures, the “Key battery

low” warning appears (on the Vehicle

information display) even if the Intelli-

gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a

malfunction. To turn off the warning,

touch the ignition switch with the Intelli-

gent Key again.

If equipped for diesel engine models: Wait

until the glow indicator light

goes out.

5. Immediately release the ignition switch

when the engine starts. If the engine starts,

but fails to run, repeat the above proce-

dures.

If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold or hot weather, depress

the accelerator pedal and hold it to help

start the engine.

If the “Key battery low” warning appears

(on the Vehicle information display), re-

place the battery as soon as possible.

(See “Battery” (P.8-29).)

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CAUTION:

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is dis-

charged, or environmental conditions interfere

with the Intelligent Key operation, start the

engine according to the following procedure:

Do not operate the starter for more than

15 seconds at a time. If the engine does

not start, place the ignition switch off and

wait 10 seconds before cranking the

engine again. Otherwise, the starter could

be damaged.

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

model:

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