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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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This is probably a dumb question but I couldn't find the answer in the owners book. If I am out and the battery in my FOB dies, I can use the key inside to enter the truck but how do I start it when I am inside. I can't find a key slot for it.


If any one knows, it would be great if you could enlighten me.


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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by riclar
This is probably a dumb question but I couldn't find the answer in the owners book. If I am out and the battery in my FOB dies, I can use the key inside to enter the truck but how do I start it when I am inside. I can't find a key slot for it.


If any one knows, it would be great if you could enlighten me.


Thanks
Page 162 .... backup slots.

RFID is interrogated in those slots - even if the batteries are dead.

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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MGD
Page 162 .... backup slots.

RFID is interrogated in those slots - even if the batteries are dead.

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Yep, just pull the rubber mat out of front console under radio and drop the key fob into the cutout for it. Then you will be able to start. Or if you have the center seat there is a slot in the back of the fold up armrest I believe.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 12:46 PM
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Exactly in the slot.

Just wondering does the display have an alert to let you know when the battery is getting low on the fob?

I know my Nissan will show an alert on the cluster when it is getting low, also the fob will go into a battery saver mode where you walk up and press the door button and nothing happens. I am guessing it stops actively transmitting and you have to hit the unlock button on the fob and everything will work again till the next time you are out of the car for a while.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 03Mach1
Exactly in the slot.

Just wondering does the display have an alert to let you know when the battery is getting low on the fob?

I know my Nissan will show an alert on the cluster when it is getting low, also the fob will go into a battery saver mode where you walk up and press the door button and nothing happens. I am guessing it stops actively transmitting and you have to hit the unlock button on the fob and everything will work again till the next time you are out of the car for a while.
^^^ Page 57:

"A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See General Information (page
105)."
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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^^^ Page 57:

"A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See General Information (page
105)."

Thanks were you a little short on reading material , all kidding aside I do appreciate your quick response to the questions and the time you take to find and post.


Rick
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by riclar
Thanks were you a little short on reading material , all kidding aside I do appreciate your quick response to the questions and the time you take to find and post.


Rick
you should be happy that 1) [MENTION=171624]MGD[/MENTION] answers your questions, 2) he "speaks" proper english for once, lolol

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Originally Posted by ecopat
you should be happy that 1) @MGD answers your questions, 2) he "speaks" proper english for once, lolol


LOL!! But, after all, he is a digital immigrant! I too appreciate his in depth knowledge of the owners manual.
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