Remote engine start (if so equipped) -20 – NISSAN 2015 Pathfinder - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The

button will be on the NISSAN Intelli-

gent Key® if the vehicle has remote engine start.
This feature allows the engine to start from out-
side the vehicle.

The following features may be affected when the
remote start feature is used:

● Vehicles with manual or automatic climate

control systems will default to the last used
heating or cooling mode.

● Vehicles equipped with heated seats may

have this feature come on during a remote
start. For additional information, refer to
“Heated seats” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.

Other conditions may affect the function of the
Remote Engine Start feature. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Conditions the remote start will
not work” in this section.

Other conditions can affect the performance of
the Intelligent Key transmitter. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
this section.

REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE

The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range from the vehicle.

When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
strong radio waves are present near the operat-
ing location, the Intelligent Key operating range
becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may
not function properly.

The remote engine start operating range is ap-
proximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.

REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE

To use the remote start feature to start the engine
perform the following:

1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.

2. Press the

LOCK button to lock all

doors.

3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the

remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the vehicle
is not within view press and hold the
remote start button for at least 2 seconds.

The following events will occur when the engine
starts:

● The parking lights will turn on and remain on

as long as the engine is running.

● The doors will be locked and the climate

control system may come on.

● The engine will continue to run for 10 min-

utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time for
an additional ten minutes. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Extending engine run
time” in this section.

LPD2060

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)

3-20

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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