Nissan Altima Quiz
Starting and driving

Push-button ignition switch positions

In this manual: Starting and driving
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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LOCK (normal parking position):

The ignition switch can only be locked in the LOCK position.

The ignition switch unlocks if it is pressed to the ACC (accessory) position while you have the Intelligent Key with you.

The ignition switch locks when any door is opened or closed while it is in the OFF position.

ACC (accessory):

In this position, electrical accessories, such as the radio, can be used even when the engine is not running.

The ACC (accessory) position has a battery discharge protection feature that moves the ignition switch to the OFF position after a period of time under the following conditions:

  • All doors are closed.
  • The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

The battery discharge protection feature is cancelled if any of the following occurs:

  • A door is opened.
  • The selector lever is moved out of the P (Park) position.
  • The ignition switch position is changed.

ON:

In this position, the ignition system and electrical accessories are activated.

The ON position has a battery discharge protection feature that moves the ignition switch to the OFF position if the vehicle is not moving after a period of time under the following conditions:

  • All doors are closed.
  • The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

The battery discharge protection feature is cancelled if any of the following occurs:

  • A door is opened.
  • The selector lever is moved out of the P (Park) position.
  • The ignition switch position is changed.

WARNING

Do not leave the ignition switch in the ACC (accessory) or ON position for an extended period when the engine is not running. The battery may discharge.

OFF:

The ignition switch returns to the OFF position when you stop the engine with the switch. No part of the ignition switch illuminates.

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