There should be a setting for that in the cluster display, probably under "Vehicle Settings". If not, it can definitely be turned off by the dealer using BCM Work Support on the CONSULT3+.
Thanks for the tip. I read an advise on this site with regards to the Altima, whereby you open the door, close and lock it with the remote, then unlock using only the key. This is supposed to deactivate the auto-lock system. I'll try this and see.
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