2023 NISSAN KICKS display

Drive Sport mode indicator
A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
mission Shif t Position indicator in the ve-
hicle information display when the Drive
Sport mode is engaged.
Activate the Drive Sport mode by pressing
the switch on the shif t lever while the shif t
lever is in the D (Drive) position.
For additional information, see “Drive sport
mode switch” (P. 5-21).
Driver Attention Alert —
System Fault
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func-
tioning properly. For additional information,
see Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
(P. 5-125).
Driver Attention Alert -
TakeaBreak?
This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.
Forward Driving Aids Temporarily
Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See
Owner’s Manual
This message appears when the front ra-
dar sensor may be obstructed due to:
• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
All forward driving aids are temporarily dis-
abled until the system detects that the
front radar sensor is no longer obstructed.
For additional information, see the follow-
ing (if so equipped):
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)(P. 5-88)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (P. 5-98)
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (P. 5-58)
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I- FCW) (P. 5-110)
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) indicators
These indicators show the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system status. The sta-
tus is shown by color. For additional infor-
mation, see “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
(P. 5-58).
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator
This indicator appears when the LDW sys-
tem is engaged.
For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-28).
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) indicator
This indicator appears to indicate the sta-
tus of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-81).
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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
OA(faster) orOB(slower). Also,
the intermittent operation speed varies
in accordance with the vehicle speed (if
so equipped). (For example, when the
vehicle speed is high, the intermittent
operation speed will be faster.)
2Low — continuous low speed operation
3High — continuous high speed
operation
Push the lever up
O4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
O5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
NOTE:
The Wiper with Speed feature may be
disabled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display ” (P. 2-24).
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the rear win-
dow with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds. •
Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir with windshield-
washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol
based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid
concentrates with water to the
manufacturer’s recommended levels
before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-
washer fluid concentrate and water.
NOTE:
If the rear window wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow, etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow, etc. on and around the
wiper arms. Af ter about 1 minute, turn
the switch on again to operate the wiper.
LIC2662
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The rear window wiper and washer oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Turn the switch clockwise from
the OFF position to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low — continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
O3to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
If the windshield wipers are on and the ve-
hicle is placed in R (Reverse) the rear wiper
will automatically turn on while the vehicle
remains in R (Reverse).
NOTE:
The Reverse Link feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display ” (P. 2-24). To defrost the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the rear window defroster
switch on. The rear window defroster indi-
cator light on the switch comes on. Push
the switch again to turn the defroster off.
To defrost the outside mirrors (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The
outside mirror defroster indicator light on
the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window/outside mirror defroster
(if so equipped) automatically turns off
af ter approximately 15 minutes.
NOTE:
Use defroster and/or outside mirror de-
froster when engine is running to avoid
discharging the battery.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
LIC3600
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3570
Type B (if so equipped)
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
The 3 flash pass feature may be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display ” (P. 2-24).
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theorposition, then
turn the fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position. To sound the horn, push near the horn icon
on the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
LIC2639LIC3568
HORN
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The Emergency call (SOS) button is used in
combination with a NissanConnect® Ser-
vices subscription to call for assistance in
case of an emergency.
The Emergency call button is under a
cover. Press the cover once
O1. The cover
will drop down, exposing the Emergency
call button. Pressing the button
O2will (with a paid
subscription) reach a response specialist
that will provide assistance based on the
situation described by the vehicle’s occu-
pant. For additional information, or to enroll
your vehicle, refer to www.NissanUSA.com/
connect or call 855–426–6628. 1. Type-A USB
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo-
cated on top of the center console or on
the back of the center console. These ports
will charge compatible devices.
NOTE:
• The USB/iPod® charging ports will not
operate with the display screen. Only
the USB connection port located on the
instrument panel, below the tempera-
ture controls, will operate USB/iPod®
devices through the audio system.
LIC5075LIC5034
Type A (if so equipped)
EMERGENCY CALL (SOS) BUTTON
(if so equipped) USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTS
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• For best results, it is recommended touse the manufacturer cables, which
are sold separately. A USB Type-C to
USB Type-A adapter (or vice versa)
could be available; however, results
may vary. The Rear Door Alert system functions un-
der certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting the
vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system
using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicators”
(P. 2-32).
When the system is enabled:
• The system is activated when a rear door
is opened and closed within 10 minutes of
the vehicle being driven. When the driver
door is closed and the system is acti-
vated, a visual message appears in the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, see “Rear Door Alert is acti-
vated” (P. 2-32).
• If a rear door is opened and closed but the vehicle is not driven within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not be
activated. A rear door must be opened
and closed and the car driven within 10
minutes for the system to activate. When the Rear Door Alert system is acti-
vated:
• When the driver puts the vehicle in the P
(Park) position, a notification message
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play with the options to “Dismiss Mes-
sage” or “Disable Alert” if desired.– Select “Disable Alert” to temporarily disable for that stop.
– No selection or ‘Dismiss Message” will keep the alert enabled for that stop.
• If the alert is enabled when a driver exits the vehicle, a message will appear in the
vehicle information display that states
“Check Back Seat For All Articles.”
If “Horn & Alert” setting is selected:
– – An audible horn sound will occur af ter
a short time unless a rear door is
opened and closed within a short time
to deactivate the alert.
–– If the doors are locked before the alert is deactivated by opening a rear door,
the horn will sound.
–– If the lif tgate is opened before a rear door is opened, the horn will be delayed
until af ter the lif tgate is closed.
LIC5035
Type B (if so equipped)
REAR DOOR ALERT (if so equipped)
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NOTE:
If “Alert Only ” setting is selected, the
message alert will still be shown in the
vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.
WARNING
• If the driver selects “Disable Alert”, no
audible alert will be provided regard-
less of rear door open/close status.
• There may be times when there is an
object or passenger in the rear
seat(s) but the audible alert does not
sound. For example, if rear seat pas-
sengers enter or exit the vehicle dur-
ing a trip.
• The system does not directly detect
objects or passengers in the rear
seat(s). Instead, it can detect when a
rear door is opened and closed, indi-
cating that there may be something
in the rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or pas-
sengers in the rear seat(s).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert is activated” (P. 2-32).
12V OUTLET
The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
It is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The front console power outlet is powered
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, or while the accessory power is
active.
NOTE:
• When the ignition is in the OFF position,
the front console power outlet stops
delivering power one minute af ter the
door is opened and stays open. • If the door remains closed af ter the ig-
nition is placed in the OFF position, the
front console power outlet continues
to deliver power until the accessory
power timer has elapsed.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately af ter use.
• Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
LIC4959
Instrument Panel
POWER OUTLETS
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
O1,
then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position
O2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver's or front passen-
ger's side) to the lock position
O1. When
locking the door this way, be certain not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver's or front pas-
senger's side) to the unlock position
O2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver's
or front passenger's side) is moved to the
lock position with the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle while any door is open, a warning
chime will sound and all doors unlock
automatically.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
• All doors lock automatically when the ve- hicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
• All doors unlock automatically when the transmission is placed in the P (Park) po-
sition or when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position depending on
the option selected in the “Vehicle Set-
tings” menu (if so equipped).
NOTE:
The Auto Door Unlock function can be
changed using “Vehicle Settings” of the ve-
hicle information display (if so equipped).
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display ” (P. 2-24).
LPD3141
Inside lock
LPD2309
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5