System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti EX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The IVIS (NATS) is an anti-theft system by registering an Intelligent Key ID in to the vehicle and prevents the engine being started by an unregistered Intelligent Key. It has a higher protection against auto thefts that duplicate mechanical key.
- It performs the ID verification when starting the engine in the same way as the Intelligent Key system. But, it performs the IVIS (NATS) ID verification when inserting the Intelligent Key and performs the Intelligent Key ID verification when carrying the Intelligent Key.
- The mechanical key integrated in the Intelligent Key cannot start the engine. When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, the IVIS (NATS) ID verification memorized to the transponder integrated with Intelligent Key is performed by inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot. If the verification results are OK, the engine start operation can be performed by the push-button ignition switch operation.
- Locate the security indicator and apply the anti-theft system equipment sticker, forewarn that the IVIS (NATS) is onboard with the model.
- The security indicator always blinks when the power supply position is in LOCK and ACC position.
- Intelligent Key can be registered up to 4 keys (Including the standard ignition key) on request from the owner.
- The specified registration is required when replacing ECM, BCM or Intelligent Key. The registrations procedure for IVIS (NATS) and registration procedure for Intelligent Key when installing the BCM, refer to CONSULT-III Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS.
- Possible symptom of IVIS (NATS) malfunction is "Engine can not start". The engine can be started with the Intelligent Key system and IVIS (NATS). Identify the possible causes according to "Work Flow", Refer to WORK FLOW .
- If ECM other than Genuine NISSAN is installed, the engine cannot be started. For ECM replacement procedure, refer to SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT .