open hood NISSAN KICKS 2020 Owner´s Manual

WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
• If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
• If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe loca-
tion and stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Driving with under-inflated
tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an acci-
dent and could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death. Check the tire
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure show on the Tire
and Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning
light off. If the light still illuminates
while driving af ter adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat or the
TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a spare
tire as soon as possible. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
• When replacing a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
• Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.CAUTION
• The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
the TPMS may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer
fluid warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
This light illuminates when various vehicle
information display warnings appear.
•Nokey
• I-Key system warning
• Low washer fluid
• Door open
• Parking brake release
2-16Instruments and controls

Vehicle ahead detection indicator (if
so equipped)
This indicator shows when the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) system is en-
gaged and has detected a vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)” or “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
System Fault (if so equipped)
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system. For additional information, refer to
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
Parking Sensor (if so equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the sensor
is activated. For additional information, re-
fer to “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature
(if so equipped)
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than approximately 104°F (40°C). For addi-
tional information, refer to “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Parking Sensor 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 “Rear Sonar System (RSS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.Your vehicle may have three types of secu-
rity systems:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Anti-Thef t System
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors, hood or lif tgate when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a mo-
tion detection type system that activates
when a vehicle is moved or when a vibra-
tion occurs.
LIC3633
SECURITY SYSTEMS (if so equipped)
2-38Instruments and controls

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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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-3
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key .............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Automatic door locks ........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................... 3-7
Operating range .............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-12
Warning signals ............................. 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-19 Remote starting the vehicle
.................3-19
Extending engine run time ..................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ...........3-20
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-20
Hood ........................................... 3-21
Lif tgate ........................................ 3-22
Opening the lif tgate ......................... 3-23
Closing the lif tgate .......................... 3-23
Secondary lif tgate unlock ...................3-24
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-25
Opener operation ........................... 3-25
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-25
Steering wheel ................................. 3-26
Manual operation ........................... 3-26
Sun visors ...................................... 3-27
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-27
Card holder (driver's side only) ...............3-28
Mirrors ......................................... 3-28
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror ...........3-28
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-28

Thebutton will be on the NISSAN
Intelligent Key® if the vehicle has Remote
Engine Start. This feature allows the engine
to start from outside the vehicle.
The following features may be affected
when the Remote Engine Start feature is
used:
• Vehicles with a manual climate control system (if so equipped) will default to the
last used heating or cooling mode. •
Vehicles with an automatic climate control
system (if so equipped) will default to either
heating or cooling mode. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Remote Engine Start with
Intelligent Climate Control” in the “Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section of this manual.
Laws in some local communities may re-
strict the use of remote starters. For ex-
ample, some laws require a person using
Remote Engine Start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations for any re-
quirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of
the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Conditions the
Remote Engine Start will not work” in this
section.
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in this section.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position. • The hood is not securely closed.
• The hazard indicator lights are on.
• The engine is still running. The engine
must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
• The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds.
• The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock but-
ton.
• The brake is pressed.
• The doors are not closed and locked.
• The lif tgate is open.
• The I–Key System Error warning shows in the vehicle information display (if so
equipped).
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
• The vehicle is not in P (Park).
• There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
LPD2995
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments

• The second 10 minutes will start immedi-ately when the Remote Engine Start
function is performed again. For example,
if the engine has been running for 5 min-
utes, and 10 minutes are added, the en-
gine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
• Extending engine run time will bring you to the two Remote Engine Start limit.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts,
or a single Remote Engine Start with an
extension, are allowed between ignition
cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled
to the ON position and then back to the
OFF position before the Remote Engine
Start procedure can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
one of the following:
• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press
until the parking lights turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Cycle the ignition switch on and then off.
• The extended engine run time has ex- pired.
• The first 10 minute timer has expired.
• Opening the engine hood.
• Shif ting the vehicle out of P (Park). • The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
• Pushing the ignition switch without the Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
• Not pressing the brake pedal while press- ing the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key in the vehicle.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
• The ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.
• The hood is not securely closed.
• The hazard indicator lights are on.
• The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
• The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds.
• The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock but-
ton.
• The brake is pressed.
• The doors are not closed and locked. • The lif tgate is open.
• The I–Key System Error warning shows in
the vehicle information display (if so
equipped).
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
• The vehicle is not in P (Park).
• There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
• The Remote Engine Start function has been switched to the OFF position in “Ve-
hicle Settings” of the vehicle information
display (if so equipped). For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display (if so equipped). For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handleOAlo-
cated below the driver side instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2. Push the lever
OBat the front of the
hood to the side as illustrated with your
fingertips and raise the hood
OC.
3. Remove the support rod and insert it into the slot
OD.
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 engagement 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.
LPD2494
HOOD
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

To use the engine block heater:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engineblock heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least2-4hours, de-
pending on outside temperatures, to
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
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4. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand let it run for a few minutes.
5. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the
engine of the vehicle being jump
started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig-
nition switch in the OFF position and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
6. Af ter starting the engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
CAUTION
• Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be
damaged.
• Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models cannot be push-
started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause transmission
damage. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a
(red) high temperature warning light(if
so equipped)), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take the
following steps.
WARNING
• Do not continue to drive if your ve-
hicle overheats. Doing so could cause
engine damage or a vehicle fire.
• To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is still hot. When
the coolant reservoir cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
possibly causing serious injury.
• Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap- ply the parking brake and move the shif t
lever to P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-11

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the ra-
diator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine.) Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and radia-
tor should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking, the water pump belt is missing
or loose, or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into con-
tact with, or get caught in, engine belts
or the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time. 6. Af ter the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the engine coolant res-
ervoir with the engine running. Add cool-
ant to the engine coolant reservoir, if
necessary. Have your vehicle repaired. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial
in Canada) and local regulations for towing
must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-
ment could damage your vehicle. Towing in-
structions are available from a NISSAN
dealer. Local service operators are generally
familiar with the applicable laws and proce-
dures for towing. To assure proper towing
and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a ser-
vice operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable
to have the service operator carefully read
the following precautions:
WARNING
• Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
• Never get under your vehicle af ter it
has been lif ted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
•
When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
• Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-12In case of emergency