Put the 2025 Sentra in Park, hold the brake, touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key and, after the chime, push the switch within 10 seconds while still holding the brake.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 U.S.-market Sentra SV and SR trims, which Nissan's brochure lists with Nissan Intelligent Key and Push Button Ignition. S uses remote keyless entry with push-button ignition but is not included in this Intelligent Key procedure's trim claim.
- Retail trim / version
- SV, SR
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Verified for 2025 U.S.-market Sentra SV and SR trims, which Nissan's brochure lists with Nissan Intelligent Key and Push Button Ignition. S uses remote keyless entry with push-button ignition but is not included in this Intelligent Key procedure's trim claim.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Make sure the selector is in Park and press the brake pedal firmly.
- 02
Touch the Intelligent Key directly against the push-button ignition switch and wait for the chime.
- 03
Within 10 seconds of the chime, push the ignition switch while continuing to hold the brake pedal.
- 04
After the engine starts, replace the Intelligent Key battery as soon as practical.
Important limits
- This is an emergency recognition procedure for a discharged Intelligent Key battery; it is not a substitute for replacing the battery.
- Keep the Nissan Intelligent Key present and use the correct key for the vehicle.
- If the brake is not depressed, the ignition state may change without starting the engine.
Quick checks.
- ✓If no chime sounds, reposition the key flat against the center of the ignition switch and remove nearby phones, metal objects or other keys.
- ✓If more than 10 seconds pass after the chime, touch the key to the switch again and repeat the sequence.
- ✓If the engine still will not start, check that Park is selected and the brake lamps work; use roadside assistance or an INFINITI/Nissan retailer if the key is not recognized.
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2025 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual — Intelligent Key Battery Discharge
Relevant section or page: Pages 298–299. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official brochure2025 Nissan Sentra Brochure — Intelligent Key Availability ↗
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