2000 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 57

SECURITY SYSTEMS Light reminder chime With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened with the headlight switch on. Turn the headlight switch OFF when leaving the vehicle. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered NVIS key. If the engine fails to start using a registered NVIS key (for example, when interference is caused by another NVIS key, an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following procedures: IC0005 Your vehicle has two types of security systems: ● Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer SystemNVIS ● Enhanced immobilizer security system (if so equipped) 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 5 seconds. 3. Repeat step 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered NVIS key. If the no start condition re-occurs, Nissan recommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. 2-10 Instruments and controls