2004 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 83

4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light comes on. The SECURITY light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security system is now pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the vehicle security system automatically shifts into the armed phase. The SECURITY light begins to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm time period, the door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not arm. ● If the key is turned slowly when locking the door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned excessively to the unlock position, the system may be disarmed when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. ● Even when the driver and/or passengers are in the vehicle, the system will arm with all doors and the hood closed and locked and the ignition key in the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON to turn the security system off. Vehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following alarm: ● The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. In addition, the starter motor does not operate. ● The alarm automatically turns off after about 50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door with the key, or by pressing the button on the keyfob. The alarm is activated by: ● opening a door without using the key or keyfob (even if the door is unlocked by releasing the inside lock knob). ● opening the hood. WIC0325 Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold both the and buttons at the same time for at least 2 seconds. The hazard lights will quickly flash 3 times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold both the and buttons at the same time for at least 2 seconds once more. How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the key or by pressing the button on the keyfob. The alarm does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON. Instruments and controls 2-17