System Description: Notes

The IVIS (NATS) is an anti-theft system by registering an Intelligent Key ID in to the vehicle and prevents the engine being started by an unregistered Intelligent Key. It has a higher protection against auto thefts that duplicate mechanical key.
It performs the ID verification when starting the engine in the same way as the Intelligent Key system. But, it performs the IVIS (NATS) ID verification when inserting the Intelligent Key and performs the Intelligent Key ID verification when carrying the Intelligent Key.
The mechanical key integrated in the Intelligent Key cannot start the engine. When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, the IVIS (NATS) ID verification memorized to the transponder integrated with Intelligent Key is performed by inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot. If the verification results are OK, the engine start operation can be performed by the push-button ignition switch operation.
Locate the security indicator lamp and apply the anti-theft system equipment sticker, forewarn that the IVIS (NATS) is onboard with the model.
The security indicator lamp always blinks when the power supply position is in LOCK and ACC.
Up to 4 Intelligent keys can be registered (Including the standard ignition key) on request from the owner.
When replacing ECM, BCM or Intelligent Key, the specified procedure (Initialization and registration) using CONSULT is necessary.
Possible symptom of IVIS (NATS) malfunction is "Engine can not start". The engine can be started with the Intelligent Key system and IVIS (NATS). Identify the possible causes according to "Work Flow", refer to "WORK FLOW ".
If ECM other than Genuine NISSAN is installed, the engine cannot be started. For ECM replacement procedure, refer to "ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".