2002 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 89

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM It is possible to lock/unlock all doors to release the trunk lid and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Before locking the doors, make sure the key is not left in the vehicle. The keyfob can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.) As many as four keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfob, contact your NISSAN dealer. SPA0944 SPA0086 The keyfob will not function when: ¼ the battery is dead, ¼ the distance between the vehicle and the keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m). The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch. LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH All door locks will be engaged when the power door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position with the driver's or front passenger's door open. Then close the door and all doors will be locked. When the power door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position with front doors open while a key is in the ignition switch, all doors will lock once and then unlock automatically. CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locking helps prevent doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. When the lever is in the lock position, the rear door can be opened only from the outside. CAUTION The following conditions or occurrences will damage the keyfob. ¼ Do not allow the keyfob to become wet. 3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments