2020 NISSAN KICKS heater

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir
when the engine is cold.If the coolant
level is below the MIN level
OB, add coolant
up to the MAX level
OA.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En-
gine compartment check locations” in this
section.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.
WARNING
• To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
• Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the coolant
reservoir.
• Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
• Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine temperature reaches the nor-
mal operating temperature (approxi-
mately 5 minutes).
3. Stop the engine.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain back to the oil pan.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.
LDI3221LDI3468
ENGINE OIL
Do-it-yourself8-5

Parking brake:Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly. Windshield defroster:
Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*:This vehicle is equipped with a
sealed maintenance free battery. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situa-
tions that can lead to potential bat-
tery discharge and potential no-start
conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec- tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 15 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
A
Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-104Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-42Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-48Air bag warning labels............1-61Air bag warning light.........1-62, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-62, 2-18Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-36, 4-42Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-7Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-7Heater and air conditioner.......4-41Heater and air conditioner controls.4-42Servicing air conditioner........4-44Air flow charts................ .4-37Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-38Anchor point locations...........1-25Antenna....................4-64Antifreeze...................5-111Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-99Audio system.................4-44
AM/FM radio............4-49, 4-51AM radio operation............4-51AM radio reception............4-45Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-53Bluetooth® audio.............4-60FM radio operation............4-52FM radio reception............4-45iPod® Player................4-57iPod® player operation..........4-57Radio................... .4-44Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-63USB Connections.............4-55USB interface...............4-54Autolight switch...............2-45Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-70Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)............2-12,2-13,2-17, 5-60Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-69
B
Battery.................5-111, 8-12Charge warning light...........2-13Battery replacement............8-22Key fob...................8-22NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-22
Before starting the engine.........5-15Belt (See drive belt)..............8-14Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-30Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch.....2-53Bluetooth® audio..............4-60Bluetooth® hands-free phone system. .4-67Bluetooth® connections.........4-81Connecting procedure..........4-72Phone indicators.............4-71Text messaging..............4-78Voice commands.............4-73Booster seats.................1-38Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-99Brake fluid................. .8-9Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-98Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-22,8-18Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes...........8-18Brake Assist.................5-100Brake fluid................... .8-9Brakes.....................8-18Brake system.................5-98Break-in schedule..............5-94Brightness/contrast button.........4-8Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-50Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-12Bulb replacement..............8-26

C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2Cargo cover................. .2-64Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-13Car phone or CB radio............4-67Check tire pressure..............2-34Child restraints........1-18,1-19,1-21,1-23LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-23Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-27,1-33, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-25Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-25Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Cold weather driving.............5-111Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-17Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..................... .8-9Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button.......4-8Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-63Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-42
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................ .4-41Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual).................. .4-33Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-52Cup holders................. .2-62
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-49Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................ .2-44, 4-43Rear window defroster switch. .2-44, 4-35Dimensions and weights..........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-50Display
Information display............2-23Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3Door locks.................3-4, 3-5Door open warning light...........2-14Drive belt....................8-14Drive Systems OFF switch..........2-53Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-111
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-17
E
Economy - fuel................5-96Emergency engine shutoff.......5-13,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-19Engine
Before starting the engine........5-15Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-5Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-5Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-14Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............5-15Engine Block Heater.............5-112
11-2Index

Event Data recorders............10-20Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-58
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-5Fluid
Brake fluid................. .8-9Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..................... .8-9Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil...................8-5Windshield-washer fluid.........8-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11Fog light switch................2-51Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)...............1-48Front-door pocket..............2-59Front seats....................1-2Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-96Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25
Fuel gauge................. .2-8Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation..........10-3Fuel efficient driving tips...........5-95Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuel gauge................... .2-8Fuses.......................8-19Fusible links..................8-20
G
Gauge
Fuel gauge................. .2-8Speedometer..............2-5, 2-6Tachometer..................2-7Trip odometer.............2-5, 2-6General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-61Grocery hooks.................2-63
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-67Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-44Headlight control switch..........2-44Headlights...................8-24Head restraints.................1-5Heated seat switches............2-52Heater
Heater and air conditioner........4-41Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-42Heater operation..........4-35, 4-42
Hill start assist system...........5-104Hood.......................3-21HookLuggage hook...............2-63Horn...................... .2-52
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-11Immobilizer system..........2-40, 5-14Important vehicle information label. . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-16Increasing fuel economy..........5-96IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator
...................5-13Instrument brightness control.......2-50Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-50Integrated Dynamics-control Module. .5-103Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-17Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)......5-92Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB).......5-103Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-80Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-8Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-12Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-103
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