Operation Flow

Fig 1: Security Indicator Lamp Output Drive Pattern

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Setting the vehicle security system

Initial condition 

• Ignition switch is in OFF position.

Disarmed phase 

• When the vehicle is being driven or when any door is open, the vehicle security system is set in the disarmed phase on the assumption that the owner is inside or near the vehicle.

Pre-armed phase and armed phase 

• The vehicle security system turns into the "pre-armed" phase (security lamp illuminates) when the BCM receives LOCK signal from front door key cylinder switch, keyfob or Intelligent Key after all doors are closed.
• All doors are closed after front doors are locked by key or door lock and unlock switch.

The security indicator lamp illuminates for 30 seconds. then, the system automatically shifts into the "armed" phase.

Canceling the set vehicle security system

The armed phase is canceled when the driver unlocks the doors with the key, keyfob or Intelligent Key.

Activating the alarm operation of the vehicle security system

Make sure the system is in the armed phase.

When one of the following operations is performed, the system sounds the horn and flashes the headlamps for about 50 seconds.

1. Any door is opened before unlocking door with key, keyfob or Intelligent Key.
2. Door is unlocked without using key, keyfob or Intelligent Key.