2012 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 340

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS B position Push in the ignition switch to the ᭺ when you turn it. A : LOCK (Normal parking position) ᭺ 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. The ignition switch can only be locked in the LOCK position. The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is C pushed in, and turned to the ACC position ᭺ while carrying the Intelligent Key. C : ACC (Accessories) ᭺ This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio, when the engine is not running. D : ON (Normal operating position) ᭺ 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. This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories. E : START ᭺ This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the ignition switch immediately. It will automatically return to the ON position. The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the LOCK position unless the shift selector is in the P B (Park) position. (It can be turned only to the ᭺ position.) Starting and driving 5-11