2001 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 57

The SECURITY light blinks at a steady 1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (a door, or the hood is open and the key is not in the ACC or ON position). When the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position, the SECURITY light turns off. How to stop the alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the multi-remote controller. The alarm does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON position. Vehicle security system operation The vehicle security system emits 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 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 UNLOCK button on the multi-remote controller. The alarm is activated by: opening a door without using the key (even if the door is unlocked by releasing the inside lock knob). opening the hood. WIC0060 Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi-remote controller. To deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least two seconds. The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least two seconds once more. 2-14 Instruments and controls