Infiniti QX: Intelligent Key battery discharge - Push-button ignition switch - Starting and driving - Infiniti QX Owner's ManualInfiniti QX: Intelligent Key battery discharge

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged, or environmental conditions interfere with the Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according to the following procedure: 1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position. 2. Firmly apply the foot brake. 3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sounds. The engine will start. After step 3 is performed, when the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch position will change to ACC.

NOTE:

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position or the engine is started by the above procedures, the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display even if the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To turn off the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator, touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key again.
► If the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator appears, replace the battery as soon as possible. (See “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

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