ignition NISSAN KICKS 2023 Owner's Guide

Oil and Filter
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for changing the en-
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing these
items. For scheduled maintenance items
and intervals, see “Maintenance and
schedules” (P. 9-7).
Other
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re-
placing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as air
filter or tire rotation. The distance for
checking or replacing the items can be set
or reset.
Outside Temperature
Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P. 5-140).
Parking Sensor
This indicator appears when the sensor is
activated. For additional information, see
“Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P. 5-140).
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, see “Push-button ignition switch
positions” (P. 5-12).
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-12).
Press Brake Pedal
This warning appears in the following situ-
ations:
• The driver tires to release the electronicparking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal. • The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill and
there is a possibility of moving backward,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• This warning appears if the vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is
activated.
Press brake to operate
switch
This warning appears if the automatic
brake hold switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal while the auto-
matic brake hold function is activated. De-
press the brake pedal and push the switch
to deactivate the automatic brake hold
function.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
Push brake and start
switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start (if so equipped) function.
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This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Rear seat belt reminder
This warning appears for 65 seconds af ter
the ignition is placed in the ON position and
the engine is started.
This warning message shows the status
of the three rear seat belts. When one of
the rear seat belts are buckled, the corre-
sponding rear seat belt indicator will ap-
pear white. When one of the rear seat belts
are unbuckled, the corresponding rear seat
belt indicator will appear red.
Af ter a change in buckle status, a chime will
sound and the warning will appear for an-
other 65 seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display when
the parking brake is set and the vehicle is
driven.
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 (if so equipped) or AUTO position. For
additional information, see “Headlight and
turn signal switch” (P. 2-44).
Shif t to Park
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the shif t
lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also, a
chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the OFF position.
If this warning appears, move the shif t lever
to the P (Park) position and start the engine.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-60).
Steep slope Apply foot
brake
This warning appears if the “Caution Steep
slope” warning has appeared over about 3
minutes. Then the parking brake will auto-
matically be applied and the brake force of
the automatic brake hold will be released,
and the vehicle may move or roll away un-
expectedly. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle from moving.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
lock cannot be released.
If this indicator appears, push the ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and lef t.
Tire
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.
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WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not
a substitute for regular tire checks,
including tire pressure checks. For ad-
ditional information, see “Changing
wheels and tires” (P. 8-37). Many factors
including tire inflation, alignment, driv-
ing habits and road conditions affect
tire wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.
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, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-18) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
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.
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
CVT Error: See Owner's
Manual
This warning appears when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this
warning appears, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) emergency
warning indicator
This indicator appears along, with an au-
dible warning, when the system detects
the possibility of a forward collision.
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB)” (P. 5-88), “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” (P. 5-98) and “Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-110).
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW sys-
tem is engaged.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-35).
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
For additional information, see “Cruise con-
trol” (P. 5-56).
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3. Close all doors, hood and lif tgate. Lockall doors. The doors can be locked with
the 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 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
synchronously.
•
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
Start the engine using the following
procedure:
1. Remove any items that may be causing the interference away from the NATS key.
2. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion for approximately 5 seconds.
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 again.
5. Start the engine.
6. Repeat the steps above until all possible interferences are eliminated.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the regis-
tered NATS key separate from other de-
vices to avoid interference.
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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the de- vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions; (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author-
ity to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference. (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.
Security indicator light (if so
equipped)
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
This function indicates the NISSAN Anti-
Thef t System (NATS) is operational.
If the NATS is malfunctioning, the light will
remain on while the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
OA(faster) orOB(slower). Also,
the intermittent operation speed varies
in accordance with the vehicle speed (if
so equipped). (For example, when the
vehicle speed is high, the intermittent
operation speed will be faster.)
2Low — continuous low speed operation
3High — continuous high speed
operation
Push the lever up
O4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
O5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
NOTE:
The Wiper with Speed feature may be
disabled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display ” (P. 2-24).
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the rear win-
dow with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds. •
Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir with windshield-
washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol
based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid
concentrates with water to the
manufacturer’s recommended levels
before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-
washer fluid concentrate and water.
NOTE:
If the rear window wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow, etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow, etc. on and around the
wiper arms. Af ter about 1 minute, turn
the switch on again to operate the wiper.
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The rear window wiper and washer oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Turn the switch clockwise from
the OFF position to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low — continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
O3to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
If the windshield wipers are on and the ve-
hicle is placed in R (Reverse) the rear wiper
will automatically turn on while the vehicle
remains in R (Reverse).
NOTE:
The Reverse Link feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display ” (P. 2-24). To defrost the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the rear window defroster
switch on. The rear window defroster indi-
cator light on the switch comes on. Push
the switch again to turn the defroster off.
To defrost the outside mirrors (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The
outside mirror defroster indicator light on
the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window/outside mirror defroster
(if so equipped) automatically turns off
af ter approximately 15 minutes.
NOTE:
Use defroster and/or outside mirror de-
froster when engine is running to avoid
discharging the battery.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
LIC3600
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3570
Type B (if so equipped)
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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Autolight system
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.
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and
the time delay for autolight shutoff
can be adjusted. For additional infor-
mation, see “Vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-24).
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
O1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
LIC4498
Type D (if so equipped)
LIC2636
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC4950
Type B (if so equipped)
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3. The autolight system automaticallyturns 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 (if so equipped),
,orposition.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes. 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
discharged.
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.
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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.
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