Nissan Ariya: Intelligent Key system

• Basic information
• Intelligent Key operating range
• Approach unlock function
• Troubleshooting guide
• How to use remote keyless entry function

Basic information

WARNING

• Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment.

  Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.

• The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight.

The Intelligent Key system can operate all the door locks using the remote controller function, touching lock or capacitive unlock sensor or pushing the request switch on the vehicle without taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key system operation.

Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key system.

CAUTION

• Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle.
• Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio waves. Environmental conditions may interfere with the operation of the Intelligent Key system under the following operating conditions.

• When operating near a location where strong radio waves/noises are transmitted, such as a TV tower, power station and broadcasting station.
• When in possession of wireless equipment, such as a cellular phone, transceiver, and CB radio.
• When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
• When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal computer.
• When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.

In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent Key function or use the mechanical key.

Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery's life is approximately 2 years.

If the battery is discharged, replace it with a new one.

When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an indicator illuminates in the vehicle information display.

Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio waves, if the key is left near equipment which transmits strong radio waves/noises, such as signals from a TV and personal computer, the battery life may become shorter.

For information regarding replacement of a battery, see "Intelligent Key battery replacement".

As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys, it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

CAUTION

• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
• Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
• If the outside temperature is below 14ºF (−10ºC) degrees, the battery of the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140ºF (60ºC).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment, personal computers, cellular phone or wireless charger.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle.

This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle.

For information regarding the erasing procedure, it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

The Intelligent Key function can be disabled.

For information about disabling the Intelligent Key function, it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

Intelligent Key operating range

The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the lock or capacitive unlock sensors or the liftgate request switch 1.

When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves/noises are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key system's operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not function properly.

The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm) from each sensor or request switch.

If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass, handle or rear bumper, the sensors or the request switch may not function.

When the Intelligent Key is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone who does not carry the Intelligent Key to use the lock or capacitive unlock sensors or request switch to lock or unlock the doors including the liftgate.

Door locks/unlocks precaution

• Do not use the lock or capacitive unlock sensors or the liftgate request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle.
• After locking with the lock sensors or the request switch, verify the doors are securely locked by testing them.
• To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the key with you and then lock the doors.
• Do not pull the door handle before unlocking it by the capacitive unlock sensor or the request switch.

Intelligent Key operation

Example

Example

Basic information

You can lock or unlock the doors without taking the key out from your pocket or bag.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock all doors by using the lock sensor A (located on the door handles) or liftgate request switch C within the range of operation.

You can unlock all the door and liftgate by touching the capacitive unlock sensor B (located inside of the door handles) within the range of operation.

When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard indicator will flash and the outside chime will sound as a confirmation. For details, see "Setting hazard indicator and horn mode".

NOTE

• The lock or capacitive unlock sensors and the liftgate request switch can be deactivated in the Vehicle Settings of the vehicle information display.
• The lock or capacitive unlock sensors are operational only when the Intelligent Key has been detected by the Intelligent Key system.

Welcome light function

When you unlock the doors or the liftgate, the emblem light, parking lights and the tail lights will illuminate for a period of time. The welcome light function can be disabled. For information about disabling the welcome light function, see "Vehicle Settings".

With the doors locked and when approaching or leaving the vehicle with the Intelligent Key, the emblem light, parking lights and the tail lights illuminate.

(If you approach or leave the vehicle several times without unlocking the door, the light may not illuminate to prevent unintended activation of the function.)

Locking doors

1. Push the park button to engage the P (Park) position. Place the power switch in the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you.

2. Close all doors.

3. Touch the lock sensor A or push the liftgate request switch C while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

4. All doors and the liftgate will lock.

5. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and the outside buzzer sounds twice.

NOTE

• Doors lock with the lock sensor or liftgate request switch while the power switch is in the ON position.

  The EV system will stop automatically.

• Doors do not lock by driver's door lock sensor while the driver's door is open. However, doors lock with the mechanical key even if any door is open.
• Doors do not lock with the lock sensor or the liftgate request switch with the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you. However, when an Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with another Intelligent Key.

CAUTION

• After locking the doors using the lock sensor or the liftgate request switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles or the liftgate opener switch.
• When locking the doors using the lock sensor or the liftgate request switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession before operating the lock sensor or the liftgate request switch to prevent the Intelligent Key from being left in the vehicle.

Unlocking doors

1. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

2. Wrap the door handle (capacitive unlock sensor) B or push the liftgate request switch C.

3. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once.

• When the driver's door handle capacitive unlock sensor or the liftgate request switch is used: The corresponding door or the liftgate will unlock.
• When the other door handle capacitive unlock sensor is used: All doors and the liftgate will unlock.

4. Wrap the door handle (capacitive unlock sensor) or push the liftgate request switch again within 1 minute.

5. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All the doors and the liftgate will unlock.

CAUTION

If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning the door handle to its original position will unlock the door. If the door does not unlock, after returning the door handle, touch the capacitive unlock sensor or push the request switch to unlock the door.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after touching the capacitive unlock sensor or pushing the request switch while the doors are locked.

• Opening any doors.
• Pushing the power switch.

If during the preset time period, the "UNLOCK" button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute.

NOTE

The unlocking operation can be changed in "Selective Unlock" under the Vehicle Settings of the vehicle information display.

Opening liftgate

1. Carry the Intelligent Key.

2. Push the liftgate opener switch D.

3. The liftgate will unlock and then open.

Approach unlock function

When you approach the vehicle with the Intelligent Key, the vehicle (all the doors) will be unlocked automatically by the approach unlock function (the operation range is around 3 ft (1 m) ). This function is disabled by the default setting. You can enable this function by the vehicle information display.

NOTE

• When you approach the vehicle from the front, the approach unlock function may not operate unless you get close to the door.
• The approach unlock function may not operate under the following conditions:
  • When the Intelligent Key is placed inside of the vehicle.
  • When you place the Intelligent Key outside of the vehicle for a period of time. (When a door is unlocked and locked, the approach unlock function will be activated.)
  • When 8 days have passed since the vehicle was locked.
  • When you lock the vehicle with the power door lock switch.
• If the approach unlock function is activated while the selective unlock function is turned on, the selective unlock function is deactivated automatically.

  If the selective unlock function is activated while the approach unlock function is turned on, the approach unlock function is deactivated automatically.

  Once the approach unlock function is activated, the selective unlock function needs to be activated with the vehicle information display if you want to use the selective unlock function.

Walk away lock function

When you walk away from the vehicle with the Intelligent Key, the vehicle will be locked automatically by the walk away lock function (the operation range is around 7 ft (2 m) ). This function is disabled by the default setting. You can enable this function by the vehicle information display.

NOTE

• When the doors are locked by the walk away lock function, the hazard indicator lights flash twice. Be sure to confirm the door locks before you leave the vehicle.
• The walk away lock function may not operate under the following conditions:
  • When the door(s) and/or the liftgate are not closed securely.
  • When the EV system is running.
  • When the Intelligent Key is placed inside of the vehicle.
  • When you place the Intelligent Key outside of the vehicle for a period of time. (When a door is opened and closed, the walk-away lock function will be activated.)

12-volt battery saver system

When the following is met for a period of time, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply to prevent 12-volt battery discharge.

• The power switch is in the ON position.

Warning lights and audible reminders

To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside and outside the vehicle and the warning display appears on the vehicle information display.

When a chime or beep sounds or the warning display appears, be sure to check the vehicle and Intelligent Key.

Troubleshooting guide

Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected.

Symptom: When closing the door after getting out of the vehicle > The No Key Detected warning appears on the display, the outside chime sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime sounds for a few seconds.

• Possible cause: The power switch is in the READY to drive position.
• Remedy: Push and hold the power switch three times to the OFF position.

Symptom: When closing the door after getting out of the vehicle > The outside chime sounds continuously.

• Possible cause: The power switch is in the OFF position, the electric shift control system has malfunctioned and the vehicle cannot be placed in the P (Park) position when the parking brake is not applied.
• Remedy: Make sure the parking brake is applied.

Symptom: When closing the door after getting out of the vehicle > The Rear Door Alert warning message appears on the display, the horn sounds three times, pauses, and sounds three more times, or a Check Rear Seat for All Articles warning appears on the display.

• Possible cause: The Rear Door Alert is activated.
• Remedy: Check the rear seat for all articles, clear the Rear Door Alert warning message by using the steering switches.

Symptom: When closing the door with the inside lock knob turned to LOCK > The outside chime sounds for a few seconds and all the doors unlock.

• Possible cause: The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or cargo area.
• Remedy: Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

Symptom: When touching the lock sensor or pushing the liftgate request switch to lock doors > The outside chime sounds for a few seconds.

• Possible cause: The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or cargo area.
• Remedy: Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

Symptom: When pushing the power switch in the READY to drive position > The Key Battery Low warning appears on the display.

• Possible cause: The Intelligent Key battery charge is low.
• Remedy: Replace the battery with a new one.

Symptom: When pushing the power switch in the READY to drive position > The No Key Detected warning appears on the display and the inside warning chime sounds for a few seconds.

• Possible cause: The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle.
• Remedy: Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

Symptom: When pushing the power switch > The Key System Error warning indicator appears on the display.

• Possible cause: It warns of a malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
• Remedy: It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

How to use remote keyless entry function

Basic information

WARNING

• Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment.

  Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.

• The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight.

CAUTION

• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
• Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
• If the outside temperature is below 14ºF (-10ºC) degrees, the battery of the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140ºF (60ºC).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment, personal computers, cellular phone or wireless charger.

The remote keyless entry function can operate all door locks using the remote keyless entry function of the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless entry function can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The operating distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.) The remote keyless entry function will not operate:

• When the Intelligent Key is not within the operational range.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.

The remote keyless entry function can also operate the vehicle alarm.

Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. Power liftgate button
4. PANIC button

When you lock or unlock the doors or the liftgate, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a confirmation. For details, see "Setting hazard indicator and horn mode".

Locking doors

1. Place the power switch in the OFF position.

2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.*

3. Close all the doors.

4. Push the LOCK button A on the Intelligent Key.

5. All the doors and the liftgate will lock.

6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.

*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the power switch is in the ON position. The EV system will stop automatically.

Operate the door handles to confirm that the doors have been securely locked.

Unlocking doors

1. Push the UNLOCK button B on the Intelligent Key once.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver's door will unlock.

3. Push the UNLOCK button B again within 1 minute.

4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the doors and the liftgate will unlock.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK button B while the doors are locked.

• Opening any door (including the liftgate).
• Pushing the power switch.

During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK button B is pushed, all doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute.

NOTE

The unlocking operation can be changed in "Selective Unlock" under the Vehicle Settings of the vehicle information display.

Opening windows

The windows can be opened with the Intelligent Key. This function will not operate while the window timer is activated or the windows need to be initialized.

To open the windows, push and hold the UNLOCK button B on the Intelligent Key after the door is unlocked.

To stop opening, release the UNLOCK button B.

If the window open operation is stopped on the way while pushing the UNLOCK button B, release and push the button again until the window opens completely.

Opening moonroof (if so equipped)

The moonroof can be opened with the Intelligent Key. This function will not operate while the moonroof timer is activated or when the moonroof needs to be initialized.

To open the moonroof, push and hold the UNLOCK button B on the Intelligent Key. The operation will stop after about 7 seconds. You can continue the operation by pushing and holding the UNLOCK button B again, To stop opening, release the UNLOCK button B.

Opening/closing liftgate (if so equipped)

1. Push the power liftgate button C for more than 1 second.

2. The liftgate will automatically open.

The outside chime sounds 3 times.

To close the liftgate, push the power liftgate button C for more than 1 second.

The liftgate will automatically close.

If the button C is pushed while the liftgate is being opened or closed, the liftgate will immediately stop. Pushing the button C again will reverse the direction of the liftgate. However, when the liftgate is near the fully open position, it moves in the closing direction and when the liftgate is near the fully close position, it moves in the opening direction.

Using panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows:

1. Push the PANIC button D on the Intelligent Key for more than 0.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when:

• It has run for 25 seconds, or
• Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key is pushed.

Intelligent Key button operation light

The light blinks only when you push any button on the Intelligent Key. The light illumination only signifies that the Intelligent Key has transmitted a signal. You may look and/or listen to verify that the vehicle has performed the intended operation.

If the light does not blink, your battery may be too weak to communicate to the vehicle. If this occurs, the battery may need to be replaced.

For additional information regarding the replacement of a battery, see "Intelligent Key battery replacement".

Sleep mode

The sleep mode temporarily disables the locking/unlocking of the vehicle by using the door handle lock sensor or capacitive unlock sensor, and starting of the EV system.

• While pushing the LOCK button, push the UNLOCK button twice.

  The Intelligent Key button operation light illuminates for a period of time.

  While the Intelligent Key button operation light is illuminated, push the LOCK button. Then the Intelligent Key button operation light flashes twice.

  This indicates that the vehicle is in the sleep mode.

• To cancel the sleep mode, push any button on the Intelligent Key.

Setting hazard indicator and horn mode

This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn mode when you first receive the vehicle.

In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the LOCK button A is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once. When the UNLOCK button B is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.

If horns are not necessary, the system can be switched to the hazard indicator mode.

In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK button A is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK button B is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates.

Hazard indicator and horn mode:

Hazard indicator mode:

Switching procedure:

To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime) operation, push the LOCK A and UNLOCK   B buttons on the Intelligent Key simultaneously for more than 4 seconds.

• When the hazard indicator mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
• When the hazard indicator and horn mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes once and the horn chirps once.

The horn operation can also be turned on or off in the vehicle information display.