2000 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 58

The system can be activated even if the windows are open. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close and lock all doors, hood and trunk lid. The doors can be locked either with or without the key. Multi-remote controller equipped models: Close and lock all doors, hood and trunk lid. Lock all doors by the key or pressing the LOCK button on the multi-remote controller. At this time, the hazard indicators flash twice to indicate all doors are locked. 4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light comes on. The SECURITY light glows for about 30 seconds and then blink. The system is now activated. If, during this 30 second time period, the door is unlocked by the key or the multi-remote controller, or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not activate. ¼ If the key is turned slowly toward the front of the vehicle when locking the door, the system may not activate. If the key is returned beyond the vertical position toward the rear of the vehicle to remove the key, the system may be deactivated. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. ¼ Even when the driver and/or passengers are in the vehicle, the system will activate with all doors, hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off. Turn the ignition key to ACC to turn the system off. ¼ Opening the hood. How to stop alarm The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK button on multi-remote controller. The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON. If the system does not operate as described above, have it checked by your NISSAN dealer. Theft warning system operation The warning system will give the following alarm: ¼ The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. ¼ The alarm automatically turns off after 2 to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the multi-remote controller. The alarm is activated by: ¼ Opening the door without using the key or multi-remote controller. ¼ Opening the trunk lid without using the key or multi-remote controller or opening the trunk lid by operating the opener release button. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key. If the engine fails to start using the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may be due to interference caused by another Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring. Restart the engine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK Instruments and controls 2-13