brakes NISSAN KICKS 2021 User Guide

•Inclement weather or ultrasonic
sources such as an automatic car
wash, a truck’s compressed-air
brakes or a pneumatic drill may af-
fect the function of the system; this
may include reduced performance or
a false activation.
• The system is not designed to pre-
vent contact with small or moving
objects. Always move slowly. The
system will not detect small objects
below the bumper or on the ground.
• The system may not detect the fol-
lowing objects: fluff y objects such as
snow, cloth, cotton, glass-wool, etc.;
thin objects such as rope, wire and
chain, etc.; or wedge-shaped objects.
• The system may not detect objects
at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and
may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
When sonar blockage is detected, the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically.
The system is not available until the condi-
tions no longer exist. The sonar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi-
tion may also be caused by objects such as
ice, frost or dirt obstructing the sonar sen-
sors.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The sonar sensorsO1are located on the
rear bumper. Always keep the area near
the sonar sensors clean.
The sonar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob-
structing the sonar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the sonar sensors.
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Rear window wiper blade
If checking or replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust ev-
ery time the brake pedal is applied. The rear
drum-type brakes self-adjust every time
the parking brake is applied.
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BRAKES

secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev-
ery 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core
and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age. Wheel alignment and balance:
If the ve-
hicle should pull to either side while driving
on a straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may
be a need for wheel alignment. If the steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or a
NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To locate
a collision center in your area, refer to
http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) position mechanism: On a
fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held
securely with the shif t lever in the P (Park)
position without applying any brakes.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

Registering a vehicle in another
country.....................10-10Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-16Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-19Roof rack................2-65, 2-66
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts.....1-21,1-27, 1-33, 1-38Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-19Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat adjustment............1-4Seatback pockets...............2-60Seat beltChild safety.................1-18Infants and small children........1-19Injured person................1-13Larger children...............1-19Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-10Pregnant women..............1-13Seat belt extenders.............1-17Seat belt maintenance..........1-17Seat belts................1-10,7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-16Three-point type with retractor.....1-13Seat belt extenders..............1-17Seat belt warning light.........1-13,2-18SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-21Security 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.............8-18Service manual order form.........10-21Servicing air conditioner...........4-44Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-18Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-16Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-64Sonar
Rear system................5-105Spark plug replacement...........8-15Spark plugs...................8-15Specifications................ .10-8Speedometer...............2-5, 2-6SRS warning label...............1-61Stability control................5-100Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-15Jump starting.............6-9, 8-13Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-15Starting the engine..............5-15
Steering
Power steering system..........5-97Steering wheel.................3-26Steering wheel audio control switch. . .4-63Stop light....................8-26Storage.................... .2-59Storage tray..................2-60Sun visors....................3-27Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-61Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-62, 2-18Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-48Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-61Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-42Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-42Switch
Autolight switch..............2-45Automatic power window switch. . .2-70Fog light switch...............2-51Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-44Headlight control switch.........2-44Instrument brightness control.....2-50Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-55Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................ .2-44, 4-43Rear window defroster switch. .2-44, 4-35Rear window wiper and washer
switches.................. .2-43
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