2018 NISSAN KICKS power steering

12. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-39)Heated seat switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-45)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-15)
14. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-9)
15. Power outlet (P. 2-47) USB connection port (P. 4-2, 4-42)
AUX jack (P. 4-2, 4-42)
16. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-68)
Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
17. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
lock lever (P. 3-26)
18. Hood release (P. 3-21) Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-24)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) switch (if so equipped)
(P 2-46)
19. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 4-63)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-21)
20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-47)
Enter/select switch for trip com-
puter (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-11
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped)2-11
or
Brake warning
light
2-11
Charge warning
light2-12
Door open warn-
ing light (if so
equipped) 2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light 2-13
High temperature
warning light (red)
(if so equipped)2-13
Low fuel warning
light (if so
equipped)2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-13
Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light (if so
equipped)2-15
Master warning
light (if so
equipped)
2-15
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light 2-16
Seat belt warning
light2-16
Shif t P (Park)
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-17
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-17
Indicator
light Name Page
CRUISE indicator
light (if so
equipped) 2-17
Engine start op-
eration indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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12. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-39)Heated seat switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-45)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-15)
14. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-9)
15. Power outlet (P. 2-47) USB connection port (P. 4-2, 4-42)
AUX jack (P. 4-2, 4-42)
16. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-68)
Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
17. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
lock lever (P. 3-26)
18. Hood release (P. 3-21) Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-24)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) switch (if so equipped)
(P 2-46)
19. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 4-63)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-21) 20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-47)
Enter/select switch for trip com-
puter (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightMaster warning light (if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
warning light (if so equipped)NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if
so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Shif t P (Park) warning light (if so
equipped)SET indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green)
High temperature warning light (red) (if so
equipped)CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)Engine start operation indicator light (if
so equipped)SPORT mode indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green) (if
so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light (if
so equipped)Front passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-
cator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-10Instruments and controls

NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light (if so
equipped)
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off. This light illu-
minates or blinks as follows:
∙ The light blinks in yellow when the door is closed with the Intelligent Key lef t out-
side the vehicle and the ignition switch
in the ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
∙ The light blinks in green when the Intel- ligent Key battery is running out of
power. Replace the battery with a new
one. For additional information, refer to
“Battery” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
∙ The light illuminates in yellow when it warns of a malfunction with the electri-
cal steering lock system or the Intelli-
gent Key system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow
while the engine is stopped, it may be im-
possible to free the steering lock or to start
the engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the vehicle.
However, in these cases, have the vehicle checked and repaired as soon as possible.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Power steering warning
light
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
∙ When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering is operational. If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering is not function-
ing properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering, but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Seat belt warning light
The light reminds you to fasten your seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key Battery Low
3. I-Key System Error: See Owner’sManual
4. Shif t to Park
5. Engine start operation (for Continu- ously Variable Transmission (CVT)
models) (if so equipped)
6. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)
7. Release Parking Brake
8. Low Fuel
9. Door/lif tgate Open
10. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air (if so equipped)
11. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
12. Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
13. Power will turn off to save the battery
14. Power turned off to save the battery 15. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
16. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
17. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
18. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if so equipped)
19. Malfunction (if so equipped)
20. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
21. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
22. Steering lock release malfunction indi- cator (if so equipped)
23. Illumination indicator
24. Transmission Shif t Position indicator (if so equipped)
25. High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s Manual
26. Outside Temperature Display
27. Low Outside Temperature
28. Oil and Filter
29. Tire
30. Other 31. Front Radar Obstruction (if so
equipped)
32. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
33. Sport mode indicator (if so equipped)
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-3
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key ..............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-5
Automatic door locks.........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........................3-6
Operating range ..............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation .............3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-12
Warning signals ............................. 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-18
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-19Extending engine run time
..................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-19
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-20
Hood ........................................... 3-21
Lif tgate ......................................... 3-21
Opening the lif tgate ......................... 3-23
Closing the lif tgate .......................... 3-23
Secondary lif tgate unlock ...................3-23
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-24
Opener operation ........................... 3-24
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-25
Steering wheel ................................. 3-26
Manual operation ........................... 3-26
Sun visors ...................................... 3-26
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-27
Card holder (driver’s side only) ...............3-27
Mirrors ......................................... 3-28
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror ...........3-28
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-28

Turning the AEB system on/off..............5-45
AEB system limitations ......................5-45
System temporarily unavailable .............5-47
System malfunction ......................... 5-48
System maintenance ........................ 5-48
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-49
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-50
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-51
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-52
Power steering ................................. 5-53
Brake system ................................... 5-54
Brake precautions ........................... 5-54
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-54
Brake Assist ................................. 5-55
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-56 Brake force distribution
......................5-57
Chassis Control (if so equipped) ................5-59
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ................5-59
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ................5-59
Active Ride Control (ARC) ....................5-60
Hill start assist system .......................... 5-60
Cold weather driving ........................... 5-61
Freeing a frozen door lock ...................5-61
Antifreeze ................................... 5-61
Battery...................................... 5-61
Draining of coolant water ....................5-61
Tire equipment .............................. 5-61
Special winter equipment ...................5-62
Driving on snow or ice .......................5-62
Parking brake ............................... 5-62