2023 NISSAN KICKS maintenance

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................10-3
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ....................... 10-7
Specifications .................................. 10-8
Engine ...................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-9
Dimensions and weights ....................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................... 10-10
Engine serial number .......................10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Emission control information label ..........10-11 Tire and Loading Information label
.........10-12
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-12
Installing front license plate ...................10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................10-14
Terms ...................................... 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Securing the load .......................... 10-17
Loading tips ................................ 10-18
Measurement of weights ...................10-19
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-19
Flat towing ................................. 10-19
Uniform tire quality grading ...................10-20
Emission control system warranty ............10-21
Reporting safety defects ......................10-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................... 10-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................10-23
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-23

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2). NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve
fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
• repeated short distance driving at coldoutside temperatures
• driving in dusty conditions
• extensive idling
• stop and go commuting
For additional information, see “Mainte-
nance and schedules” (P. 9-2).
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG or the
exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth's ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth's atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant. Only new and SAEJ2842 certified evaporator(s)
shall be used as replacement parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or re-
placed with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged or
leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE
J2842 certified evaporator(s). It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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You may contact Transport Canada's
Defect Investigations and Recalls
Division toll free at 1-800-333-0510.
You may also report safety defects
online at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm (Eng-
lish speakers) or http://www.tc.gc.ca/
fra/securiteautomobile/menu.htm
(French speakers)
Or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada Motor Vehicle
Safety Investigations Laboratory
80 Noel Street Gatineau, QC J8Z0A1
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada's Road Safety
Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371
or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety
(English speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/
securiteroutiere (French speakers).
To notif y NISSAN of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at
1-800-387-0122.Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission
control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle's inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Engine 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.............5-146Event Data recorders............10-23Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-60
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11Flashers (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.........8-10Fog light switch................2-51
Forward Driving Aids
System Temporarily
Unavailable
. .2-37, 5-73, 5-94, 5-106, 5-121Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-49Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-61FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-129Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation..........10-3Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-128Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses.......................8-18Fusible links...............8-19,8-22
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GaugeFuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer..............2-5, 2-6Tachometer..................2-7Trip odometer.............2-5, 2-6General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-63Grocery hooks.................2-66
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. . .4-66Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-5Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-44Headlight control switch..........2-44Headlights...................8-24Heated mirrors................3-30Heated seat switches............2-52Heated steering wheel switch.......2-53Heater
Heater and air conditioner........4-40Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-41Heater operation..........4-34, 4-41Hill start assist system...........5-139Hood.......................3-21HookLuggage hook...............2-65Horn...................... .2-51
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Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-11Immobilizer system..........2-40, 5-14Important vehicle information label. . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-15Increasing fuel economy..........5-129IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator
............5-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-29
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Instrument brightness control.......2-50Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-50Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-16Intelligent Cruise Control..........5-58Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-125Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB).......5-138Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-110Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-7Key operation................3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-12Troubleshooting guide..........3-15Warning signals...............3-15Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-137Interior light...................2-74iPod® Player................. .4-56ISOFIX child restraints.............1-21
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Jump starting..............6-10,8-12
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-12
KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®...........3-6NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-3
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-12Emission control information label. .10-11Engine serial number...........10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-62Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-28Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch. .2-54LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System................1-21Launch bar menu................4-7License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Lif tgate.....................3-22LightAir bag warning light........1-63, 2-15Brake light (See stop light)........8-26Bulb check/instrument panel......2-13Bulb replacement.............8-26Charge warning light...........2-14Exterior and Interior lights........8-26Fog light switch...............2-51Fog lights..................8-25
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-44Headlight control switch.........2-44Headlights..................8-24Interior light.................2-74Light bulbs.................8-24Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19Luggage compartment lights......2-76Personal lights...............2-75Security indicator light..........2-15Lights......................8-24Map lights..................2-75LockChild safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Power door locks..............3-5Low fuel warning light. .2-15, 2-17, 2-20, 2-33Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-19Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-14Luggage compartment lights.......2-76Luggage hook.................2-65Luggage rack (see roof rack). . . .2-67, 2-68
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Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3
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Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-16Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-19Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Map lights....................2-75Map pocket...................2-61Menu button...................4-5Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-50Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-29Heated mirrors...............3-30Outside mirrors..............3-29Rearview...................3-28Vanity mirror................3-28Mirrors......................3-28Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-27
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NISSAN Anti-Thef t System......2-39, 5-14NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-6NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-40, 5-14NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
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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................3-29Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-23Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-23
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Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-22Parking/parking on hills.........5-130Parking brake...........2-14,2-17,2-21Personal lights.................2-75Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-66PowerPower door locks..............3-5Power outlet................2-59Powerrearwindows............2-72Power steering system.........5-131
Power windows...............2-71Rear power windows...........2-72Power outlet................. .2-59Power steering................5-131Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats............1-19,1-26, 1-33, 1-38Precautions on child
restraints.........1-19,1-26,1-33, 1-38Precautions on seat belt usage......1-9Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting..................6-12
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-66FM/AM radio................4-48Steering wheel audio control
switch................... .4-62Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-22Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-81Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-46Rear Door Alert.........2-32, 2-33, 2-58Rear power windows.............2-72Rear seat.....................1-4
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Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-140Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-56Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch...............2-43, 4-34, 4-42Rear window defroster switch.......2-43Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-42Rearview mirror................3-28RearView Monitor................4-8Adjusting the screen...........4-24Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-23Refrigerant recommendation........10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-10Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-16Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-21Roof rack.................2-67, 2-68
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts.....1-19,1-26, 1-33, 1-38Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-21Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat adjustment............1-4Seat beltChild safety..................1-17Infants and small children........1-18Injured person................1-12
Larger children...............1-18Precautions on seat belt usage......1-9Pregnant women..............1-12Seat belt extenders............1-16Seat belt maintenance..........1-16Seat belts................1-9, 7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-15Three-point type with retractor.....1-13Seat belt extenders..............1-16Seat belt warning light.........1-12,2-15Seatback pockets...............2-62SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-15Security 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.............8-17Service manual order form........10-23Servicing air conditioner...........4-43Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-18Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-15Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-63Sonar
Rear system................5-140Spark plug replacement...........8-14
Spark plugs...................8-14Specifications................ .10-8Speedometer...............2-5, 2-6SRS warning label...............1-62Stability control................5-134Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-15Jump starting............6-10,8-12Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-12Starting the engine............5-15Starting the engine..............5-15Steering
Power steering system.........5-131Steering wheel.................3-26Steering wheel audio control switch. . .4-62Stop light....................8-26Storage.................... .2-61Storage tray..................2-62Sun visors....................3-27Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-62Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-63, 2-15Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-49Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-62Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-41
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