2007 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 87

ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. Many devices offering additional protection, such as component locks, identification markers, and tracking systems, are available at auto supply stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment. Check with your insurance company to see if you may be eligible for discounts for various theft protection features. Intelligent Key operation: button. All doors lock. ● Push the The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked. ● When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked. The horn may or may not beep. Refer to "Silencing the horn beep feature" (vehicles without navigation system) in the "Predriving check and adjustments" section or "Vehicle electronic systems" (vehicles with navigation system) in the "Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems" section later in this manual. 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 driver's door is unlocked by the key, a request switch or the Intelligent Key, or if the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not arm. ● If the key is turned slowly when locking the driver's door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond the vertical position toward the unlock position to remove the key, 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 trunk lid closed and locked with the ignition key in the OFF position. How to arm the vehicle security system 1. Close all windows. (The system can be armed even if the windows are open.) 2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key. 3. Close the trunk lid and all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with: ● the power door lock switch (if the door is opened, locked and then closed). ● the key (mechanical). ● any request switch. ● the Intelligent Key. Vehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following alarm: ● The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. ● The alarm automatically turns off after approximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking the driver's door with the key, a request switch or by pressing the button on the Intelligent Key. Instruments and controls 2-17