parking break NISSAN KICKS 2023 Owners Manual

I-FCW system limitations...................5-116
System temporarily unavailable ............5-121
System malfunction ........................ 5-123
System maintenance ......................5-124
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-125
Intelligent Driver Alertness system
operation .................................. 5-126
How to enable/disable the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system ..............5-126
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
system limitations ......................... 5-127
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-128
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-128
Increasing fuel economy ......................5-129
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-130
Power steering ................................ 5-131
Brake system ................................. 5-132
Brake precautions .......................... 5-132
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-132
Brake Assist ................................ 5-134
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-134
Brake force distribution ....................5-136Chassis Control (if so equipped)
...............5-137
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ..............5-137
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ...............5-138
Active Ride Control (ARC) ...................5-138
Hill Start Assist ................................ 5-139
Rear Sonar System (RSS) (if so equipped) ......5-140
System operation .......................... 5-141
How to enable/disable the sonar
system ..................................... 5-142
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-144
System temporarily unavailable ............5-144
System maintenance ......................5-144
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-145
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-145
Antifreeze .................................. 5-145
Battery..................................... 5-145
Dr

aining of coolant water ..................5-145
Tire equipment ............................. 5-145
Special winter equipment ..................5-146
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-146
Parking brake .............................. 5-146
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........5-146

The brake system has two separate hy-
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres-
sure on the brake pedal will be required to
stop the vehicle and stopping distance will
be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will overheat the brakes,
wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce
gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent
the brakes from overheating, reduce speed
and downshif t to a lower gear before going
down a slope or long grade. Overheated
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
• While driving on a slippery surface,
be careful when braking, accelerat-
ing or downshif ting. Abrupt braking
or accelerating could cause the
wheels to skid and result in an
accident.
• If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven
through water, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, your braking distance will be lon-
ger and the vehicle may pull to one side
during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake
pedal to heat up the brakes. Do this until
the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving
the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes
function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drums/rotors (if so
equipped) are replaced, in order to assure
the best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
WARNING
• The ABS is a sophisticated device, but
it cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain ve-
hicle control during braking on slip-
pery surfaces. Remember that stop-
ping distances on slippery surfaces
will be longer than on normal sur-
faces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
tances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if
you are using tire chains. Always
maintain a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Ultimately, the
driver is responsible for safety.
BRAKE SYSTEM
5-132Starting and driving

7. Remove the dipstick and check the oillevel. It should be within the range
OB.
8. If the oil level is below
OA, remove the oil
filler cap and pour recommended oil
into the opening. Do not overfill
OC.
When filling the engine oil, do not re-
move the dipstick.
9. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the sever-
ity of operating conditions or depending
on the property of the engine oil used. More engine oil is consumed by frequent
acceleration/deceleration especially
when engine rpm is high. Consumption
is likely to be higher when the engine is
new. if the rate of oil consumption, af ter
driving for 3,000 miles (5,000 km), is
more than 0.5 liter per 600 miles (1,000
km), consult a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the en-
gine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER
For additional information on engine oil
and oil filter change, refer to the instruc-
tions outlined in this section.
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15
minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
• Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle jack-up points.
• A suitable adapter should be attached to the jack stand saddle.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lif ting and sup-
port points are used to avoid vehicle
damage.
LDI0371
8-6Do-it-yourself

11 Index
A
Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-138Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-41Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-49Air bag warning labels............1-62Air bag warning light.........1-63, 2-15Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-63, 2-15Air cleaner housing filter..........8-15Air conditionerAir conditioner operation.....4-35, 4-41Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-7Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-7Heater and air conditioner.......4-40Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-41Servicing air conditioner........4-43Air flow charts................4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-38Anchor point locations...........1-24Antenna....................4-62Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-132Antifreeze...................5-145Audio system.................4-43
AM radio operation............4-50AM radio reception............4-44AM/FM radio............4-48, 4-50Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-52Bluetooth® audio.............4-59FM radio operation............4-51FM radio reception............4-44iPod® Player................4-56iPod® player operation.........4-56Radio................... .4-43Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-62USB Connections.............4-54USB interface...............4-53Autolight switch...............2-45Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-73Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic brake hold............5-25Automatic door locks.............3-5Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). .5-88Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-98
B
Battery.................5- 145, 8-11Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-22Key fob...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-23Before starting the engine.........5-15Belt (See drive belt)..............8-13Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-35Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch.....2-53Bluetooth® audio..............4-59Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................... .4-66Bluetooth® connections.........4-79Connecting procedure..........4-71Phone indicators.............4-70Text messaging..............4-76Voice commands.............4-72Booster seats.................1-37Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-132Brake fluid................. .8-9Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-132Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-23,8-18Parking brake operation.........5-22Self-adjusting brakes...........8-17Brake Assist.................5-134Brake fluid................... .8-9Brake system................5-132Brakes.....................8-17Break-in schedule.............5-128Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-50Brightness/contrast button.........4-7