hood release NISSAN KICKS 2019 Owner´s Manual

12. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-39)Heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-15)
14. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-9)
15. Power outlet (P. 2-49) USB connection port (P. 4-2, 4-42)
AUX jack (P. 4-2, 4-42)
16. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-67)
Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
17. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-42)
18. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
lock lever (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21) Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-24)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) switch (if so equipped)
(P 2-48)
20. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 4-62)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22) 21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
Enter/select switch for trip com-
puter (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

12. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-39)Heated seat switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-47)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-15)
14. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-9)
15. Power outlet (P. 2-49) USB connection port (P. 4-2, 4-42)
AUX jack (P. 4-2, 4-42)
16. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-67)
Cruise control switches (P. 5-39)
17. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-42)
18. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
lock lever (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21) Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-24)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) switch (if so equipped)
(P 2-48)
20. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 4-62)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-22) 21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
Enter/select switch for trip com-
puter (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

The system helps deter vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification
markers, and tracking systems, are available
at auto supply stores and specialty shops. A
NISSAN dealer may also offer such equip-
ment. Check with your insurance company
to see if you may be eligible for discounts for
various thef t protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the keys from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and lif tgate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the key fob (if so equipped), Intelligent
Key (if so equipped), door handle re-
quest switch, or mechanical key (if so
equipped). 4. Confirm that the
security indica-
tor light stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. The vehicle security system will
automatically shif t into the armed
phase. The
security light begins
to flash once every three seconds. If
during the pre-armed phase one of the
following occurs, the system will not
arm:
∙ Any door is unlocked with the key fob (if so equipped), the Intelligent Key (if so
equipped), mechanical key (if so
equipped), or door request switch.
∙ Ignition switch is placed in the ON posi- tion.
∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
lif tgate locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the system will be
released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
∙ The headlights or turn lamps blink and the horn sounds intermittently but syn-
chronously.
∙ The alarm automatically turns off af ter a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again.
The alarm is activated by: ∙ opening any door, hood or the lif tgate without using the key or Intelligent Key
(even if the door is unlocked by releas-
ing the door inside lock knob).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
or the lif tgate with the key fob (if so
equipped), pressing the
button on
the Intelligent Key (if so equipped), or push-
ing the request switch on the driver’s or
passenger’s door with the Intelligent Key (if
so equipped) in range of the door handle.
2-36Instruments and controls

1. Pull the hood lock release handleA
located below the driver side instru-
ment panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
2. Push the lever
Bat the front of the
hood to the side as illustrated with your
fingertips and raise the hood
C.
3. Remove the support rod and insert it into the slot
D.
4. When closing the hood, reset the sup- port rod to its original position.
5. When closing the hood, return the sup- port rod to its original position, lower the hood slowly and drop the hood
from the height of 8 to 12 in (20 to
30 cm). This allows proper engage-
ment of the hood latch.
WARNING
∙ Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
∙ If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
∙ Always be sure the lif tgate has beenclosed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
∙ Do not drive with the lif tgate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
∙ Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidently injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
∙ Always be sure that hands and feet are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lif tgate.
LPD2494
HOOD LIFTGATE
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

– When replacing tires, install thespecified size of tires on all four
wheels.
– When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper size and
type as specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Tire
and Loading Information label” in
the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
– For additional information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels
do not lock during hard braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding.
By preventing each wheel from locking, the
system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving
and spinning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The Anti-lock Braking System will operate to
prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Self-test feature
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in-
cludes electronic sensors, electric pumps,
hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low
speed in forward or reverse. When the self-
test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal.
This is normal and does not indicate a mal-
function. If the computer senses a mal-
function, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then
operates normally but without anti-lock
assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during
the self-test or while driving, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) oper-
ates at speeds abov
e3-6mph(5-
10 km/h). The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
sure. This action is similar to pumping the
brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal and hear a noise
from under the hood or feel a vibration
from the actuator when it is operating. This
is normal and indicates that the ABS is op-
erating properly. However, the pulsation
may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while
driving.
BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force
than a conventional brake booster even
with light pedal force.
Starting and driving5-55

CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear af ter
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
To replace the windshield wiper blades, fol-
low the procedure below:1. Lif t the wiper arm away from the wind- shield.
2. Lif t the release tab
A.
3. Move the wiper blade
Bdown and re-
move.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm.
5. Push the release tab down until it clicks. 6. Push wiper on to windshield.
CAUTION
∙ Af ter wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.
∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.
LDI2584
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
8-16Do-it-yourself