2021 NISSAN KICKS steering

–Place the ignition switch in the
OFF position, and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or similar de-
vice. Never secure the steering
wheel by placing the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. This
may damage the steering lock
mechanism (for models with a
steering lock mechanism).
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)

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

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
7,500 miles (12,000 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. To help ensure smooth, safe and economi-
cal driving, NISSAN provides two mainte-
nance schedules that may be used, de-
pending upon the conditions in which you
usually drive. These schedules contain
both distance and time intervals, up to
120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96 months. For
most people, the odometer reading will in-
dicate when service is needed. However, if
you drive very little, your vehicle should be
serviced at the regular time intervals
shown in the schedule.
Af ter 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96
months, continue maintenance at the
same mileage/time intervals.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
9-6Maintenance and schedules

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = ReplaceMAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
7. 5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48 67.5
(108) 54 75
(120) 60 82.5
(132) 66 90
(144) 72 97.5
(156) 78 105
(168) 84 112.5
(180) 90 120
(192) 96
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1) R R R R
Brake fluid RRRR
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors, drums and linings III IIIII
CVT fluid NOTE (2) I I I I I I I I
Drive belt NOTE (3) I* I* I* I* I*
Drive shaf t boots  III IIIII
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil & oil filter  R RRRRRR RRRRRRRRR
EVAP vapor lines & Fuel lines I* I* I* I*
Exhaust system IIII
Fuel filter NOTE (6)
In-cabin microfilter R R R R R R R R
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (7)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery I R R R R
Spark plugs NOTE (8) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear and linkage, axle & suspension parts IIII
Tire rotation NOTE (9)
9-8Maintenance and schedules

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

MirrorOutside mirrors..............3-28Rearview...................3-28Vanity mirror................3-27Mirrors......................3-28Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-28
N
NISSAN Anti-Thef t System......2-39, 5-14NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2NISSAN Intelligent Key™............3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key®............3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-40, 5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-5Engine oil.................. .8-5Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Outside mirrors................3-28
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-11Owner's manual order form........10-21Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-21
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-96Personal lights.................2-72Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-67PowerPower door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-57Powerrearwindows............2-70Power steering system..........5-97Power windows..............2-68Rear power windows...........2-70Power outlet................. .2-57Power steering................5-97Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats............1-21,1-27, 1-33, 1-38Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-27,1-33, 1-38Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-10Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-42
Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-67FM/AM radio................4-49Steering wheel audio control switch. .4-63Radio frequency remote controlKey operation................3-9Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-20Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-54Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-42Rear Door Alert.........2-36, 2-37, 2-56Rear power windows.............2-70Rear seat.................... .1-4Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-55Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-105Rearview mirror................3-28RearView Monitor................4-9Adjusting the screen...........4-24Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................2-44, 4-43Rear window defroster switch. . .2-44, 4-35Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... .2-43Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-20Refrigerant recommendation........10-7
Index11-5

Registering a vehicle in another
country.....................10-10Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-16Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-19Roof rack................2-65, 2-66
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts.....1-21,1-27, 1-33, 1-38Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-19Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat adjustment............1-4Seatback pockets...............2-60Seat beltChild safety.................1-18Infants and small children........1-19Injured person................1-13Larger children...............1-19Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-10Pregnant women..............1-13Seat belt extenders.............1-17Seat belt maintenance..........1-17Seat belts................1-10,7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-16Three-point type with retractor.....1-13Seat belt extenders..............1-17Seat belt warning light.........1-13,2-18SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-21Security system (NISSAN Anti-Thef t System),
engine start...............2-39, 5-14Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-40, 5-14Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-38Self-adjusting brakes.............8-18Service manual order form.........10-21Servicing air conditioner...........4-44Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-18Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-16Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-64Sonar
Rear system................5-105Spark plug replacement...........8-15Spark plugs...................8-15Specifications................ .10-8Speedometer...............2-5, 2-6SRS warning label...............1-61Stability control................5-100Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-15Jump starting.............6-9, 8-13Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-15Starting the engine..............5-15
Steering
Power steering system..........5-97Steering wheel.................3-26Steering wheel audio control switch. . .4-63Stop light....................8-26Storage.................... .2-59Storage tray..................2-60Sun visors....................3-27Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-61Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-62, 2-18Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-48Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-61Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-42Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-42Switch
Autolight switch..............2-45Automatic power window switch. . .2-70Fog light switch...............2-51Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-44Headlight control switch.........2-44Instrument brightness control.....2-50Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-55Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................ .2-44, 4-43Rear window defroster switch. .2-44, 4-35Rear window wiper and washer
switches.................. .2-43
11-6Index