2021 NISSAN KICKS engine coolant

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
1*: For additional information,
refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this
manual. With oil filter
change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter
change 3.8 L 4 qt 3-3/8 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 6.95 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid For additional information, refer to the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty outlined in your Warranty Information
Booklet.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, available in
mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer, or equivalent DOT 3.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — • HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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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
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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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