engine NISSAN KICKS 2023 Owner's Guide

If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition af ter a period of time
when the ignition switch is lef t in the ON
position.
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights af ter a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position:
• Headlights, when the headlight switch isin the
orposition
• Interior lights, when lef t in the ON position
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-
tion (if so equipped) when the engine is
not running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The DRL portion of the fog light assembly
automatically illuminates when the engine
is started with the parking brake released.
The DRL operate with the headlight switch
in the OFF or AUTO position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night. (The DRL
will turn off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF or AUTO position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The LED DRL portion of the fog light assem-
bly automatically illuminates when the
engine is started with the parking brake
released. The LED DRL operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF or AUTO posi-
tion. Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when driving at
night. (The LED DRL will turn off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate once the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL will
remain on until the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF or AUTO position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Instruments and controls2-49

The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel af ter the engine
starts. The indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.
The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch is
used to turn on and off the BSW system.
When the BSW switch is pushed, the BSW
system will turn on and the BSW indicator
light in the meter will illuminate. When the
BSW switch is pushed again, the BSW sys-
tem will turn off and the BSW indicator light
will turn off.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system
may be linked with the BSW system. For
additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-35) and “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-46).
LIC4645LIC5038
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
(if so equipped) BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SWITCH
(if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-53

The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system, Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system, or
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-
FCW) system may be linked with the LDW
system. For additional information, see “Au-
tomatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” (P. 5-88),
“Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-98) and “Intelli-
gent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P. 5-110).The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. Theindicator light will
come on. The Automatic Emergency Brak-
ing (AEB) system warning light or the Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection system warning light
also may come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-134).
LIC4315
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-55

NOTE:
If “Alert Only ” setting is selected, the
message alert will still be shown in the
vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.
WARNING
• If the driver selects “Disable Alert”, no
audible alert will be provided regard-
less of rear door open/close status.
• There may be times when there is an
object or passenger in the rear
seat(s) but the audible alert does not
sound. For example, if rear seat pas-
sengers enter or exit the vehicle dur-
ing a trip.
• The system does not directly detect
objects or passengers in the rear
seat(s). Instead, it can detect when a
rear door is opened and closed, indi-
cating that there may be something
in the rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or pas-
sengers in the rear seat(s).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert is activated” (P. 2-32).
12V OUTLET
The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
It is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The front console power outlet is powered
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, or while the accessory power is
active.
NOTE:
• When the ignition is in the OFF position,
the front console power outlet stops
delivering power one minute af ter the
door is opened and stays open. • If the door remains closed af ter the ig-
nition is placed in the OFF position, the
front console power outlet continues
to deliver power until the accessory
power timer has elapsed.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately af ter use.
• Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
LIC4959
Instrument Panel
POWER OUTLETS
Instruments and controls2-59

If the power window function does not op-
erate properly af ter performing the above
procedure have the system checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.The interior light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition
switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
O3,
the interior lights illuminate, regardless of
door position. The lights will go off af ter a
period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the
O2position, the
interior lights will stay on for a period of
time when: • The doors are unlocked by the key or the
power door lock switch while all doors are
closed and the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position.
• The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
• The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the timer is acti-
vated when:
• The driver’s door is locked by the key, or the power door lock switch.
• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
O1,
the interior lights do not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
The lights will turn off automatically af ter a
period of time while doors are open to pre-
vent the battery from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
LIC3985
INTERIOR LIGHTS
2-74Instruments and controls

MAP LIGHTS
To turn the map lights on, push the switch
to the
O1position. To turn them off, push
the switch to the
O2position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
PERSONAL LIGHT
The personal light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition
switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
O1,
the light illuminates, regardless of door
position.
When the switch is in the DOOR position
O2,
the light illuminates by opening a door. The personal light will stay on for about
15 seconds when:
• The doors are unlocked while the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and
all doors are closed.
• The driver's door is opened and then closed while the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
• The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while all doors are closed.
The personal light will turn off while the
15 second timer is activated when:
• The driver's door is locked by the key fob, a key or the lock-unlock switch.
• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
O3,
the light does not illuminate, regardless of
door position.
Some vehicles are equipped with a battery
saver feature that will automatically turn
off the interior lights af ter approximately
10 minutes if:
• doors are open, or
• the interior light switch is in the ON position.
LIC3988SIC2063A
Center personal light
Instruments and controls2-75

NOTE:
If the interior lights are turned off auto-
matically by the battery saver feature,
the ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position before the interior lights will
illuminate again.
For information regarding the interior light
bulb replacement, see “Exterior and interior
lights” (P. 8-26).
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the
light goes off. For additional information,
see “Exterior and interior lights” (P. 8-26).
2-76Instruments and controls

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 .............................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-5
Automatic door locks ........................3-5
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ..................3-6
Operating range ............................. 3-7
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 ......................3-15
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-18
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-19
Extending engine run time ..................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ...........3-19 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
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-25
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-25
Steering wheel ................................. 3-26
Tilt and telescopic operation ................3-27
Sun visors ...................................... 3-27
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-28
Card holder (driver's side only) ...............3-28
Mirrors ......................................... 3-28
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-28
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-29
Outside mirrors .............................
3-29

Type B (if so equipped)
1.(remote engine start) button
2.
(lock) button
3.
(unlock) button
4.
(panic) button
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key. 4. The hazard indicator lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. Failure to follow these in-
structions may result in inadvertently
unlocking the doors, which may de-
crease the safety and security of your
vehicle.
Unlocking doors
1. Press thebutton on the Intelligent
Key.
2. The hazard indicator lights flash once.
3. Press the
button again within 30
seconds to unlock all doors and the
lif tgate.
NOTE:
If Selective Unlock is turned off in “Ve-
hicle Settings” of the vehicle informa-
tion display (if so equipped), all doors
will unlock upon the first
press of
the key fob. For additional informa-
tion, see “Vehicle information display ”
(P. 2-24).
All doors and the lif tgate will be locked au-
tomatically unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 1 minute af ter
pressing the
button.
• Opening any doors or the lif tgate.
• Engaging the ignition switch from the lock position.
Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the inte-
rior light switch is in the DOOR position.
The lights can be turned off without wait-
ing by performing one of the following
operations:
• Placing the ignition switch in the ONposition.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the interior lights switch to the OFF position.
LPD3341
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-13

SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to
stop the engine The Shif t to Park warning appears on
the display and the inside warning
chime sounds continuously. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position with the parking brake fully
applied.Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position.
When pushing the
button on
the Intelligent Key or the door handle
request switch (if so equipped) to lock
the door The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately a few seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When opening the driver's door to get
out of the vehicle The Door/lif tgate Open warning ap-
pears on the display and the inside
warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the doors af ter getting
out of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears
on the display, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The Rear Door Alert (if so equipped)
warning message appears on the dis-
play, the horn sounds three times
twice, or a Check Back Seat For All
Articles (if so equipped) warning
appears in the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated. Check the back seat for all articles,
press the OK button to clear the Rear
Door Alert warning message.
The Shif t to Park warning appears on
the display and the outside chime
sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion and the shif t lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position and place the ignition switch
in the OFF position.
When closing the door with the inside
lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments