Operation When Key Slot Is Used
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, it performs NVIS (NATS) ID verification between the integrated transponder and BCM by inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot, and then the engine can be started. For details relating to starting the engine using key slot, refer to "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".