towing NISSAN KICKS 2023 User Guide

•Only use devices specifically de-
signed for vehicle recovery and fol-
low the manufacturer's instructions.
• Always pull the recovery device
straight out from the front of the ve-
hicle. Never pull at an angle.
• Route recovery devices so they do
not touch any part of the vehicle ex-
cept the attachment point.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use a tow strap or other device de-
signed specifically for vehicle recovery. Al-
ways follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions for the recovery device.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
• Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode
and result in serious injury. Parts of
your vehicle could also overheat and
be damaged. If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and lef t to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
• Shif t back and forth between R (Re- verse) and D (Drive).
• Apply the accelerator as little as pos- sible to maintain the rocking motion.
• Release the accelerator pedal before shif ting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive).
• Do not spin the tires above 34 mph (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed af ter a few tries, contact a professional towing ser-
vice to remove the vehicle.
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10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................10-3
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ....................... 10-7
Specifications .................................. 10-8
Engine ...................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-9
Dimensions and weights ....................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................... 10-10
Engine serial number .......................10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Emission control information label ..........10-11 Tire and Loading Information label
.........10-12
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-12
Installing front license plate ...................10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................10-14
Terms ...................................... 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Securing the load .......................... 10-17
Loading tips ................................ 10-18
Measurement of weights ...................10-19
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-19
Flat towing ................................. 10-19
Uniform tire quality grading ...................10-20
Emission control system warranty ............10-21
Reporting safety defects ......................10-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................... 10-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................10-23
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-23

5. Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight
may not safely exceed the avail-
able cargo and luggage load ca-
pacity calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Con-
sult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Towing a trailer with a vehicle that is
not intended for towing may result in
an accident involving injury or death.
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
Towing a trailer may result in an acci-
dent involving injury or death.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the
(GVWR) or the (GAWR) for your ve-
hicle. For additional information, see
“Measurement of weights” (P. 10-19).
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa-
tion, see “Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label” (P. 8-30).
SECURING THE LOAD
There are luggage hooks located in the
cargo area as shown. The hooks can be
used to secure cargo with ropes or other
types of straps.
When securing items using luggage
hooks, do not apply a load over more
than 110 lbs. (490 N) to a single hook.
LIC4300
Cargo area luggage hooks
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MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
•
Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
• Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
•
For emergency towing procedures see
“Towing recommended by NISSAN”
(P. 6-13).
Continuously Variable
Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer's recommenda-
tions when using their product.
TOWING A TRAILER
Technical and consumer information10-19

SwitchAutolight switch..............2-45Automatic power window switch. . . .2-73Fog 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..........3-5Rear 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.................. .2-42Turn signal switch.............2-50
T
Tachometer...................2-7Thef t (NISSAN Anti-Thef t System),
engine start...............2-39, 5-14Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-40, 5-14Three-way catalyst...............5-4Tire
Flat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire...............6-5, 8-40Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Tire chains.................8-36Tire pressure................8-28Tire rotation.................8-37Types of tires................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading......10-20Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires..........8-28,10-9Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-24Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-14Flat towing................ .10-19Trailer towing...............10-19Towing a trailer................10-19Towing your vehicle..............6-13Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
..................... .8-9Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)....................10-10Trip odometer...............2-5, 2-6Turn signal switch...............2-50
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-20USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System). . .4-53USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-57
V
Vanity mirror..................3-28Variable voltage control system......8-13Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-55Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-134Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)..............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................10-10Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-40, 5-14Vehicle information display.........2-24Vehicle loading information........10-14Vehicle recovery................6-14Vehicle security system...........2-38Vehicle security system (NISSAN Anti-Thef t
System), engine start.........2-39, 5-14Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start. .2-40, 5-14Vents...................... .4-31Visors......................3-27Voice Prompt Interrupt...........4-69
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-63, 2-15Battery charge warning light......2-14Brake warning light............2-13
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