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OPERATION WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY AND VALET KEY
If the Intelligent Key cannot be used be-
cause its battery is discharged, use the
metal key to lock or unlock the doors and
use the mechanical key or the valet key,
which is registered to the INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System components, to start
the engine.
Removing the mechanical key
O
Release the lock knob at the back of
the Intelligent Key and remove the me-
chanical key.
O
To install the mechanical key to the In-
telligent Key, securely lock the lock
knob and then check that the me-
chanical key will not move.
CAUTION
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with the
mechanical key installed in it.
Locking/unlocking the doors with
the metal key (mechanical key,
valet key and wallet key)
The doors can be locked/unlocked by in-
serting the metal key into the key cylinder
in the driver’s door in the same way as
the ordinary key.
Starting the engine with the
mechanical key
1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Insert the mechanical key or the valet
key into the ignition switch.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
start the engine.
4. After starting the engine, release the
knob.
When the engine is off, the steering wheel
lock cannot be unlocked.
For important safety information, see the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
Windows open/close with the
mechanical key
See “Opening and closing windows” on
the previous page.
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