Get Starting and driving -> Ignition switch Guide for Nissan Juke SUV First Generation (2010-2019)

IGNITION SWITCH (models without

Intelligent Key system)

4. Remove the key.

STEERING LOCK

WARNING:

If the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position,

the shift lever cannot be moved from the “P” (Park)

position. The shift lever can be moved if the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position with the foot brake pedal

depressed.

To lock steering wheel

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.

Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch

to the “LOCK” position while driving. The steer-

ing wheel will lock and could cause the driver to

lose control of the vehicle. This could result in

serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

2. Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition

switch.

The “OFF” position

is between the “LOCK” and

3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise

from the straight up position.

“ACC” positions, although it is not marked on the

ignition switch.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMIS-

SION (CVT)

To unlock steering wheel

1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)

2. Gently turn the ignition switch while rotating the

steering wheel slightly right and left.

KEY POSITIONS

LOCK (0)

The ignition key can only be removed at this position.

The steering lock can only be locked at this position.

OFF (1)

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The engine is turned off with the steering wheel

unlocked.

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The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch

cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position until the shift

lever is moved to the “P” (Park) position. When moving

the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, to remove

the key from the ignition switch, make sure the shift

lever is in the “P” (Park) position.

The ignition switch includes

device that helps

prevent accidental removal of the key while driving.

ACC (2)

The electrical accessory power activates without the

engine turned on.

The key can only be removed when the ignition switch

is in the “LOCK” position.

The “OFF” position

is between the “LOCK” and

“ACC” positions, although it is not marked on the

ignition switch.

ON (3)

When the ignition switch cannot be turned to the

“LOCK” position:

The ignition system and the electrical accessory power

activate without the engine turned on.

1. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) position.

2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the “ON”

direction.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

(models with Intelligent Key system)

soon as possible. (See “Jump starting” (P.6-

6).)

START (4)

PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON IGNI-

TION SWITCH OPERATION

The engine starter activates and the engine will start.

The ignition switch, when released, will automatically

turn to the “ON” position.

Operating range

WARNING:

Do not operate the push-button ignition switch

while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.

(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is

CAUTION:

As soon as the engine has started, release the

ignition switch immediately.

pushed

consecutive times or the ignition

switch is pushed and held for more than

seconds.) The steering wheel will lock (if

equipped) and could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle. This could result in serious

vehicle damage or personal injury.

Before operating the push-button ignition switch, be

sure to move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) position

(Continuously Variable Transmission models) or the

shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position (Manual

Transmission models).

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The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting the

engine when the Intelligent Key is within the specified

operating range

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged

or strong radio waves are present near the operating

location, the Intelligent Key system’s operating range

becomes narrower and may not function properly.

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

The Intelligent Key system can operate the ignition

switch without taking the key out from your pocket or

bag. The operating environment and/or conditions may

affect the Intelligent Key system operation.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range, it is

possible for anyone, even someone who does not carry

the Intelligent Key, to push the ignition switch to start

the engine.

CAUTION:

Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you

when operating the vehicle.

The luggage room area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key may

function.

Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the

vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument

panel, inside the glove box, door pocket or the

corner of the interior compartment, the Intelligent

Key may not function.

If the vehicle battery is discharged, the

ignition switch cannot be switched from

the “LOCK” position, and if the steering lock

(if equipped) is engaged, the steering wheel

cannot be moved. Charge the battery as

If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door or

window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent Key

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may function.

Push four times to return to “ACC”.

To unlock steering wheel

Push the ignition switch, and the steering wheel will be

automatically unlocked.

Open or close any door to return to “LOCK” when

in the “OFF” position.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch

cannot be switched to the “LOCK” position until the

shift lever is moved to the “P” (Park) position. When

pushing the ignition switch to the “OFF” position, make

sure the shift lever is in the “P” (Park) position.

The indicator light

nates when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”

position.

on the ignition switch illumi-

CAUTION:

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the

push-button ignition switch cannot be

switched from the “LOCK” position.

LOCK position

The ignition switch and steering lock (if equipped) can

only be locked at this position.

When the ignition switch cannot be switched to the

“LOCK” position:

If the ignition switch position does not

change from the “LOCK” position, push the

ignition switch again while rotating the

steering wheel slightly to the right and left.

1. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is placed in

the “ACC” position while carrying the Intelligent Key.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will change to

the “LOCK” position.

ACC position

The electrical accessory power activates at this

position without the engine turned on.

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

If the ignition switch is switched to the “LOCK”

position, the shift lever cannot be moved from the “P”

(Park) position. The shift lever can be moved if the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the foot

brake depressed.

ON position

The ignition system and the electrical accessory power

activate at this position without the engine turned on.

STEERING LOCK (if equipped)

OFF position

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft

steering lock device.

The engine is turned off with the steering wheel

unlocked.

To lock steering wheel

WARNING:

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1. Push the ignition switch to the “OFF” position

where the ignition switch position indicator will not

illuminate.

For models with steering wheel lock mechanism,

never push the ignition switch to the “OFF”

position while driving. The steering wheel may

lock and cause the driver to lose control of the

vehicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or

personal injury.

When the ignition switch is pushed without depressing

the brake pedal (Continuously Variable Transmission

models) or the clutch pedal (Manual Transmission

models), the ignition switch position will change as

follows:

2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch turns

to the “LOCK” position.

3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the right or

left from the straight up position.

Push once to change to “ACC”.

Push two times to change to “ON”.

Push three times to change to “OFF”.

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STARTING ENGINE (models without

Intelligent Key system)

1. Apply the parking brake.

sounds. The engine will start.

CAUTION:

2. Depress the foot brake pedal.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition switch is

pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the

ignition switch position will change to “ACC”.

Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods of

time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position and the engine is not running.

This can discharge the battery.

3. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

models:

Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or “N”

(Neutral) position.

NOTE:

When the ignition switch is placed in the

“ACC” or “ON” position or the engine is

started by the above procedures, the Intel-

ligent Key system warning light may blink in

yellow even if the Intelligent Key is inside

the vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop

the warning light from blinking, touch the

ignition switch with the Intelligent Key

again.

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

The starter is designed to operate only when

the shift lever is in the proper position.

Manual Transmission (MT) models:

Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position,

and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while

starting the engine.

The starter is designed to not operate unless

the clutch pedal is depressed.

If the Intelligent Key system warning light in

the meter is blinking in green, replace the

battery as soon as possible. (See “Battery”

(P.8-15).)

4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator

pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “START”

position.

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5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the

engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,

repeat the above procedures.

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:

If the engine is very hard to start in extremely

cold weather or when restarting, depress the

accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to

the floor), hold it and then crank the engine.

Release the accelerator pedal when the engine

starts.

1. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

models:

Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or “N”

(Neutral) position.

If the engine is very hard to start because it is

flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the

way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine

for 5 - 6 seconds. After cranking the engine,

release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine

with your foot off the accelerator pedal by

turning the ignition switch to START. Release

the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the

engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above

Manual Transmission (MT) models:

Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) 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

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