2010 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 327

The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the LOCK position unless the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. (It can be turned only to the B position.) To remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) position with the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch. If the shift selector is shifted to the P (Park) position after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or when the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key. 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. 2. Place the ignition switch slightly toward the ON position. 3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key. The shift selector is designed so it cannot moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or if the key is removed from the switch. CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period. This can discharge the battery. WSD0041 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The ignition lock is designed so the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position and the key cannot be removed until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition switch, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. If the shift selector is not returned to P (Park) position, the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position. Starting and driving 5-11