2019 NISSAN KICKS check oil

or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter:Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the type as originally
equipped.CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary. Transmission fluid/oil:
Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals.
If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, replace the CVT
fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or re-
quest the dealer to inspect the fluid dete-
rioration data using a CONSULT. If the dete-
rioration data is more than 210000, replace
the CVT fluid.
9-6Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
A
ActiveRideControl(ARC)..........5-60
ActiveTraceControl.............4-73
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-53
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Airbagwarninglight..........1-63, 2-17
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-34,4-40
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner .......4-39
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ..................4-31
Servicing air conditioner ........4-42
Air flow charts .................4-35
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-35
Anchor point locations ...........1-25
Antenna ....................4-63
Antifreeze ....................5-61
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-12Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
......5-54
Audible reminders ..............2-21
Audiosystem.................4-42 AM/FMradio ............4-47,4-49
AM radio operation ...........4-49
AMradioreception............4-43
Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-51
Bluetooth® audio .............4-58
FM radio operation ............4-50
FMradioreception............4-43
iPod®Player................4-55
iPod® player operation .........4-55
Radio ....................4-42
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-62
USB Connections .............4-53
USBinterface...............4-52
Autolightswitch ...............2-43
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-61
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-12,5-41
B
Battery..................5-61,8-11 Charge warning light ...........2-13
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-21Before starting the engine
.........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-22
Bluetooth® audio ...............4-58
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-67 Bluetooth® connections .........4-81
Connecting procedure .........4-72
Phone indicators .............4-71
Text messaging ..............4-78
Booster seats .................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-54
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-25
Brakesystem...............5-54
Brakewarninglight............2-12
Brakewearindicators.......2-21,8-17
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brake Assist ..................5-55
B
rakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-54
Break-in schedule ..............5-49
Brightness/contrast button .........4-7
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-12
Bulb replacement ..............8-25

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover ..................2-55
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-67
Check tire pressure ..............2-32
Childrestraints........1-18, 1-19, 1-21, 1-23 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............. .1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-25
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-5
Coldweatherdriving.............5-61
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-15
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-18
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-62Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic).................4-39
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)
...................4-31
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-39
Cupholders...................2-53
Curtain side-impact and rollover
airbag..................... .1-59
D
Daytime Running Light System ......2-45
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch...........2-41,4-41
Rear window defroster switch . .2-41, 4-33
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-45
Display......................2-22
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ..................3-4,3-5
Door open warning light ...........2-13
Drivebelt.....................8-13
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-61
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-15 Precautions when starting and
driving
.....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-15
E
Economy - fuel .................5-51
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-12
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-5
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-13
Engine oil viscosity .............
10-6
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-14
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
11-2

NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-37,5-13O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer ....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Outsidemirrors................3-28
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-21
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-21
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-52
Personal lights .................2-64
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-67
Power Power door locks ...........3-5,3-6
Poweroutlet................2-49 Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Power steering system
..........5-53
Powerwindows..............2-60
Rearpowerwindows...........2-61
Poweroutlet..................2-49
Powersteering.................5-53
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats............1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-42
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-5
Push starting ..................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-67
FM/AMradio................4-47
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-62
Radio frequency remote control Key operation ................3-9
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-20
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-31
Rearpowerwindows.............2-61 Rearseat.....................1-4
Rearviewmirror................3-28
RearViewMonitor................4-8
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch...................2-41,4-41
Rear window defroster switch . . . .2-41, 4-33
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.....................2-40
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-21
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-18,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-19
Roofrack.................2-56,2-57
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts......1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-51
Seat belt C
hildsafety................ .1-18
Infants and small children ........1-19
InjuredPerson............... .1-13
Largerchildren.............. .1-19
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-13
11-5