Setting The Vehicle Security System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Infiniti G37. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Initial Condition

Ignition switch is in OFF position.

Disarmed Phase

When any door or trunk lid is open, the vehicle security system is set in the disarmed phase on the assumption that the owner is inside or near the vehicle.
When the vehicle security system is in the disarmed phase, the security indicator lamp blinks every 2.4 seconds.

Pre-armed Phase and Armed Phase

When the following operation is performed, the vehicle security system turns into the "pre-armed" phase. (The security indicator lamp illuminates.)

BCM receives LOCK signal from door request switch or Intelligent Key, after all doors are closed.
Security indicator lamp illuminates for 30 seconds. Then, the system automatically shifts into the "armed" phase.