2023 NISSAN KICKS Owners Manual

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle's systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identif ying
data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data will only be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
Genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working at NISSAN dealerships. Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be
purchased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of
Genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
GenuineNISSAN Owner's Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this
model year and prior, please contact your
nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your
area, call the NISSAN Information Center at
1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-
resentative will assist you.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER'S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
Technical and consumer information10-23

MEMO
10-24Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-138Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-41Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-49Air bag warning labels............1-62Air bag warning light.........1-63, 2-15Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-63, 2-15Air cleaner housing filter..........8-15Air conditionerAir conditioner operation.....4-35, 4-41Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-7Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-7Heater and air conditioner.......4-40Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-41Servicing air conditioner........4-43Air flow charts................4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-38Anchor point locations...........1-24Antenna....................4-62Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-132Antifreeze...................5-145Audio system.................4-43
AM radio operation............4-50AM radio reception............4-44AM/FM radio............4-48, 4-50Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-52Bluetooth® audio.............4-59FM radio operation............4-51FM radio reception............4-44iPod® Player................4-56iPod® player operation.........4-56Radio................... .4-43Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-62USB Connections.............4-54USB interface...............4-53Autolight switch...............2-45Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-73Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic brake hold............5-25Automatic door locks.............3-5Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). .5-88Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-98
B
Battery.................5- 145, 8-11Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-22Key fob...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-23Before starting the engine.........5-15Belt (See drive belt)..............8-13Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-35Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch.....2-53Bluetooth® audio..............4-59Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................... .4-66Bluetooth® connections.........4-79Connecting procedure..........4-71Phone indicators.............4-70Text messaging..............4-76Voice commands.............4-72Booster seats.................1-37Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-132Brake fluid................. .8-9Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-132Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-23,8-18Parking brake operation.........5-22Self-adjusting brakes...........8-17Brake Assist.................5-134Brake fluid................... .8-9Brake system................5-132Brakes.....................8-17Break-in schedule.............5-128Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-50Brightness/contrast button.........4-7

Bulb check/instrument panel........2-13Bulb replacement...............8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-66Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-14Cargo cover................. .2-66Chassis control................5-137Check tire pressure..............2-36Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-24Child restraints........1-17,1-18,1-19,1-21LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-21Precautions on child
restraints.........1-19,1-26,1-33, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-24Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Clock set.................... .4-5Cold weather driving............5-145Console box..................2-64Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-17Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..................... .8-9Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button........4-7Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-62Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-41Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................ .4-40Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual).................. .4-32Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-56Cup holders................. .2-64
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-49Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.............2-43, 4-34, 4-42Rear window defroster switch.....2-43Dimensions and weights..........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-50DisplayInformation display............2-24Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3
Door locks....................3-4Door open warning light...........2-14Drive belt....................8-13Drive Systems OFF switch..........2-54Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-145Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-17
E
Eco Drive Report................2-10Economy - fuel................5-129Emergency call (SOS) button........2-57Emergency engine shutoff.......5-13,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-21Engine
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...................8-5
11-2

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
F
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
G
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
I
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
11-3

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
J
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
L
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
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3
11-4

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
N
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
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................3-29Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-23Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-23
P
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
11-5

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
S
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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