engine coolant NISSAN KICKS 2023 Service Manual

115,000 miles/(184,000 km)/
138 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Drums & linings
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essentials:
• Replace engine oil & filter
120,000 miles/(192,000 km)/
96 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines & cables
• Brake pads & rotors
• Drums & linings
• Engine drive belt*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• CVT fluid
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/
hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
9-30Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid TypeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal • For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation” (P. 10-3).
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
1*: For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-5). With oil filter
change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP” (or equivalent) is recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20
GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the
use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional
information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” (P. 10-6).
Without oil filter
change 3.8 L 4 qt 3-3/8 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 6.95 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid For additional information, see “Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid” (P. 8-9). • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using
fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as
recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty outlined in your Warranty Information Booklet.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to
the instructions, see "Brake fluid” (P. 8-9). • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, available in mainland
U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer, or equivalent DOT 3.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or equivalent
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Windshield-washer fluid 4.2 L 1 1/8 gal 7/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

Bulb check/instrument panel........2-13Bulb replacement...............8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-66Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-14Cargo cover................. .2-66Chassis control................5-137Check tire pressure..............2-36Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-24Child restraints........1-17,1-18,1-19,1-21LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-21Precautions on child
restraints.........1-19,1-26,1-33, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-24Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Clock set.................... .4-5Cold weather driving............5-145Console box..................2-64Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-17Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..................... .8-9Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button........4-7Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-62Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-41Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................ .4-40Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual).................. .4-32Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-56Cup holders................. .2-64
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-49Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.............2-43, 4-34, 4-42Rear window defroster switch.....2-43Dimensions and weights..........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-50DisplayInformation display............2-24Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3
Door locks....................3-4Door open warning light...........2-14Drive belt....................8-13Drive Systems OFF switch..........2-54Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-145Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-17
E
Eco Drive Report................2-10Economy - fuel................5-129Emergency call (SOS) button........2-57Emergency engine shutoff.......5-13,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-21Engine
Before starting the engine........5-15Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-5Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-5
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Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-14Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............5-15Engine Block Heater.............5-146Event Data recorders............10-23Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-60
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-5Fluid
Brake fluid................. .8-9Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..................... .8-9Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil...................8-5Windshield-washer fluid.........8-10Fog light switch................2-51
Forward Driving Aids
System Temporarily
Unavailable
. .2-37, 5-73, 5-94, 5-106, 5-121Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-49Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-61FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-129Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation..........10-3Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-128Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses.......................8-18Fusible links...............8-19,8-22
G
GaugeFuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer..............2-5, 2-6Tachometer..................2-7Trip odometer.............2-5, 2-6General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-63Grocery hooks.................2-66
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. . .4-66Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-5Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-44Headlight control switch..........2-44Headlights...................8-24Heated mirrors................3-30Heated seat switches............2-52Heated steering wheel switch.......2-53Heater
Heater and air conditioner........4-40Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-41Heater operation..........4-34, 4-41Hill start assist system...........5-139Hood.......................3-21HookLuggage hook...............2-65Horn...................... .2-51
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-11Immobilizer system..........2-40, 5-14Important vehicle information label. . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-15Increasing fuel economy..........5-129IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator
............5-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-29
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