headlights NISSAN KICKS 2020 Owner´s Manual

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator light will illuminate when the
BSW system is operating. If the light illumi-
nates yellow while the system is on, it may
indicate a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
CRUISE indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control
switch is pushed. The light goes out when
the switch is pushed again. When the
cruise indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Cruise control”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
DRIVE SPORT mode
indicator light (if so equipped)
This light illuminates and then turns off
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, and when the DRIVE SPORT mode
is selected.
For additional information, refer to “Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Engine start operation
indicator light (if so equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push-button ig-
nition this indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ON
position with the shif t lever in the P (Park)
position. This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the push-button ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
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The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
The overdrive OFF indicator light illumi-
nates when the overdrive OFF mode is se-
lected.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Security indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position. The blinking security indicator light indi-
cates that the security systems equipped
on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in this section.
SET indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the light blinks while the engine is running,
it may indicate the cruise control system is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or head-
lights are on. If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the side light and headlight
indicator light will illuminate when the
headlights turn on. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is op-
erating, thus alerting the driver to the fact
that the road surface is slippery and the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds af ter
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter ap-
proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
erational. If the light does not come on
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
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NOTE:
In case of a turn signal light bulb mal-
function, the turn signal will flash at a
higher frequency when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
For additional information, refer to “Lights”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC is turned off in the vehicle information
display (if so equipped) or by pushing the
VDC OFF switch (if so equipped). This indi-
cates the VDC has been turned off.
Turn the VDC on using the vehicle informa-
tion display (if so equipped) or by restarting
the engine. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The VDC light also comes on when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position.
The light will turn off af ter a period of time if
the system is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the
indica-
tor light while you are driving, have the VDC
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a
vehicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off or to
AUTO before leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
chime
The Intelligent Key door chime sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.
• The Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehicle when locking the doors.
• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key Sys-
tem. For additional information, refer to
“NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
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Menu itemResult
Welcome Headlight (if so equipped) Displays the available welcome headlight options. Welcome & Farewell Allows user to set the headlights to turn on when they approach and leave the vehicle.
Welcome Allows user to set the headlights to turn on when they approach the vehicle.
Farewell Allows user to set the headlights to turn on when they leave the vehicle.
OFF Allows user to set the headlights to turn off when not driving.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.
Auto Light (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the auto light feature on or off.
Light Off Delay (if so equipped) Allows user to change the duration of time, from 0 to 180 seconds, that the automatic headlights stay on af-
ter the vehicle is shut off.
Turn Indicator Displays the available turn indicator settings.
3 Flash Pass Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass feature on or off. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn
signal switch” in this section.
Locking Displays the available locking settings.
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is acti-
vated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked af ter the
door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is
pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the
door unlock operation is performed again within 5 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be
unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the available auto door unlock options.
Shif t to P Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into P (Park).
IGN OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
OFF Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Answer Back Horn Allows user to turn the answer back horn feature on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the haz-
ard indicators will flash twice when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Wipers Displays the available wipers settings.
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1. No Key Detected
2. Key Battery Low
3. I-Key System Error: See Owner's Manual
4. Shif t to Park
5. Push brake and start switch to drive
6. Engine start operation for Intelligent Keysystem (if I-Key battery level is low)
7. Release Parking Brake
8. Low Fuel
9. Door/lif tgate Open
10. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
11. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
12. Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
13. Power will turn off to save the battery
14. Power turned off to save the battery
15. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
16. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
17. Cruise control indicator
18. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if so equipped) 19. Malfunction (if so equipped)
20. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
21. CVT Error: See Owner's Manual
22. Steering lock release malfunction indi-
cator (if so equipped)
23. Illumination indicator
24. Transmission Shif t Position indicator (if so equipped)
25. High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s Manual
26. Outside Temperature Display
27. Low Outside Temperature
28. Oil and Filter
29. Tire
30. Other
31. Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
32. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
33. Drive Sport mode indicator (if so equipped)
34. Rear Door Alert is activated (if so equipped) 35. Check Back Seat for All Articles (if so
equipped)
36. Driver Attention Alert System Fault (if so equipped)
37. Driver Attention Alert — Take a Break? (if so equipped)
38. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) emergency warning indicator (if so
equipped)
39. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indica- tor (if so equipped)
40. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) indicator (if so equipped)
41. Vehicle ahead detection indicator (if so equipped)
42. System Fault (if so equipped)
43. Parking Sensor (if so equipped)
44. Unavailable High Cabin Temperature (if so equipped)
45. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
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Door/lif tgate Open
This warning illuminates when a door or
the lif tgate has been opened.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Alarm - Time for a break? (if so
equipped)
This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Driving Assistance settings and the se-
lected set time is expired. The time is based
on ignition on time and can be set up to six
hours.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display af ter a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ON position and if
the vehicle is in P (Park). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition
switch positions” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and Driving” section
of this manual.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if
so equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW system
is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Malfunction (if so equipped)
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
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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 protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance 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, Intelligent Key, mechanical
key, or door handle request switch (if so
equipped). 4. Confirm that the
security indicator
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 follow-
ing occurs, the system will not arm:
• Any door is unlocked with the key fob, the Intelligent Key, mechanical key, or door
request switch (if so equipped).
•
Ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
• 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 plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, 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 reacti-
vates 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 releasing
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, pressing the
button on the Intelligent Key, or push-
ing the request switch (if so equipped) on
the driver's or passenger's door with the
Intelligent Key in range of the door handle.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(NATS) (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Anti-Thef t System will not al-
low the engine to start without the use of a
registered NATS key.
If the engine does not start using the reg-
istered NATS key, it may be due to interfer-
ence caused by:
• Another NATS key
• Automated toll road device
• Automated payment device
•
Other devices that transmit similar signals
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Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the side, tail, license plate, and in-
strument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
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Type C(if so equipped)
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NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and
the time delay for autolight shutoff
can be adjusted. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information
display ” in this section.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTOposition
O1.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and lef t
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition. Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side
O1of the instrument panel. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle's battery could become dis-
charged.
Follow me home lighting (if so
equipped)
The follow me home feature allows you to
provide lighting from the vehicle af ter the
ignition switch has been placed in the OFF
position. Pulling the headlight stalk toward
you once will activate the headlights for
approximately 30 seconds. Af ter that pe-
riod of time, it will automatically switch off. It
is possible to pull the headlight stalk up to
four times to increase the lighting period
up to 2 minutes.
NOTE:
The follow me home feature can be can-
celed by placing the ignition switch in
the ON position.LIC4006
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward while the low beams
are on. The high beam lights come on
and the
indicator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
The low beams do not need to be on
for this to function.
High Beam Assist (if so equipped)
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 18 mph (30 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automati-
cally.
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
• The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.
– When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve- hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.
• The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.
– The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
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