Where is the mechanical key ignition position of the X-Trail?

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LeKennedy
07/29/25 3:47am
The mechanical key ignition position of the X-Trail is located on the driver's side door. More information about the X-Trail is as follows: 1. The X-Trail is a model launched in Japan at the end of 2000, a very classic SUV, directly targeting competitors like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. 2. The design concept of the X-Trail is positioned as a 'city four-wheel drive vehicle.' The interior design is exquisite, equipped with advanced technologies such as a digital 6-disc high-fidelity theater CD+AUDIO sound system, intelligent remote key system, intelligent voice navigation system, ASCD cruise control system, rearview camera, side-view system, multimedia entertainment system, anti-glare interior rearview mirror, external temperature display, and intermittent multi-level adjustable front wipers.
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EmiliaLee
08/12/25 7:35am
The mechanical keyhole of my 2018 Nissan X-Trail is located on the right side of the steering column, which is particularly hidden. You have to look down under the driver's seat, and the small plastic cover with a key symbol below the steering wheel is it. You can pry it open with your fingernail. However, the newer X-Trail models are designed more modernly, possibly placing the cover near the center console. When I encountered a dead key fob before, it took me a while to locate it, but later I found the operation quite simple: first pry open the cover and insert the key, then step on the brake while turning the key counterclockwise to start the car. I recommend familiarizing yourself with its location beforehand to avoid being stuck in the middle of the night, especially since many cars now come with keyless start functionality.
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