2020 NISSAN KICKS check engine

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
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Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9

HR16DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-10)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-5)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-5)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-9)
6. Fuse box (P. 8-19)
7. Battery (P. 8-12)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
9. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-14)
LDI3467
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)DRIVE SPORT mode indicator light (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightEngine start operation indicator light (if
so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light (if
so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (green) (if
so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-
cator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in this section.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) system warning
light (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the AEB system
is set to off in the vehicle information dis-
play (if so equipped), set to off using the
Drive Systems OFF switch (if so equipped),
or the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem is turned off.
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If the light illuminates when the AEB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, re-
fer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)”
and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system warning light (if
so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to off in
the vehicle information display (if so
equipped), set to off using the Drive Sys-
tems OFF switch (if so equipped), or the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is
turned off.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, refer to “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Colli- sion Warning (I-FCW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the
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light remains on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• Do not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Do-
ing so will bypass the variable volt-
age control system and the vehicle
battery may not charge completely.
For additional information, refer to
“Variable voltage control system” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
• Do not continue driving if the genera-
tor belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light (if
so equipped)
This light comes on when any of the doors
are not closed securely while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
High temperature warning
light (red) (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the high temperature warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This in-
dicates that the high temperature sensor
in the engine coolant system is opera-
tional. When driving, the high temperature warn-
ing light may turn off. This indicates that the
engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range.
CAUTION
If the high temperature warning light
illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the engine temperature
is extremely high. Stop the vehicle
safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle
is overheated, continuing vehicle op-
eration may seriously damage the en-
gine. For additional information, refer
to “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency ” section of this
manual.
LED Headlight system
warning light (if so equipped)
This light illuminates when there is an error
with the system.
For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
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For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
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 illumi-
nates or blinks as follows:
• The light blinks in yellow when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key lef t outside
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 Intelli- gent 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 electrical
steering lock system or the Intelligent 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
assist 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.
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator light will illuminate when the
BSW system is operating. If the light illumi-
nates yellow while the system is on, it may
indicate a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
CRUISE indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control
switch is pushed. The light goes out when
the switch is pushed again. When the
cruise indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Cruise control”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
DRIVE SPORT mode
indicator light (if so equipped)
This light illuminates and then turns off
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, and when the DRIVE SPORT mode
is selected.
For additional information, refer to “Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Engine start operation
indicator light (if so equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push-button ig-
nition this indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ON
position with the shif t lever in the P (Park)
position. This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the push-button ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
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beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator light (if so
equipped)
This indicator light will blink when the LDW
system is operating. If the light illuminates
yellow while the system is on, it may indi-
cate a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3
gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
• MIL on steady — An emission control sys- tem malfunction has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel
Cap warning appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display (if so equipped) or the trip
computer (if so equipped). If the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, tighten or install
the cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off af ter a few
driving trips. If thelight does not turn
off af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
• MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emis-
sion control system. To reduce or avoid
emission control system damage:– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
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