2020 KICKS OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- cerning proper use of such accessories Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many cessory. It is recommended that you visit a familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. NISSAN dealer for details concerning the requirements assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before particular accessories with which your ve- eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. hicle is equipped. A separate Warranty Information Book- WARNING let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance MINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual explains details about maintaining and Follow these important driving rules to servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a help ensure a safe and comfortable trip separate Customer Care/Lemon Law for you and your passengers! Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- • NEVER drive under the influence of solve any concerns you may have with alcohol or drugs. your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- • ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state's lemon law. and never drive too fast for When you require any service or have any conditions. questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to • ALWAYS give your full attention to assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea- available to them. tures or taking other actions that could distract you. In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with • ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- additional accessories installed prior to de- propriate child restraint systems. livery. It is recommended that you visit a Preteen children should be seated in NISSAN dealer for details concerning the the rear seat. particular accessories with which your ve- • ALWAYS provide information about hicle is equipped. It is important that you the proper use of vehicle safety fea- familiarize yourself with all disclosures, tures to all occupants of the vehicle. warnings, cautions and instructions con- WHEN READING THE MANUAL • ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual This manual includes information for all fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO- for important safety information. features and equipment available on this GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual. model. Features and equipment in your ve- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE hicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of pro- THIS MANUAL This vehicle should not be modified. duction, region or availability. Therefore, Modification could affect its perfor- You will see various symbols in this manual. you may find information about features or They are used in the following ways: mance, safety, emissions or durability equipment that are not included or in- and may even violate governmental stalled on your vehicle. WARNING regulations. In addition, damage or per- All information, specifications and illustra- formance problems resulting from tions in this manual are those in effect at This is used to indicate the presence of modifications may not be covered un- the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the a hazard that could cause death or se- der NISSAN warranties. right to change specifications, perfor- rious personal injury. To avoid or re- mance, design or component suppliers duce the risk, the procedures must be WARNING without notice and without obligation. followed precisely. From time to time, NISSAN may update or Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- revise this manual to provide Owners with CAUTION agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the most accurate information currently the port during normal driving, for ex- available. Please carefully read and retain This is used to indicate the presence of ample remote insurance company with this manual all revision updates sent a hazard that could cause minor or monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos- to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac- moderate personal injury or damage to tics, telematics or engine reprogram- cess to accurate and up-to-date informa- your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, ming, may cause interference or dam- tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver- the procedures must be followed care- age to vehicle systems. We do not sions of vehicle Owner's Manuals and any fully. recommend or endorse the use of any updates can also be found in the Owner aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, un- section of the NISSAN website at https:// less specifically approved by NISSAN. owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ The vehicle warranty may not cover navigation/manualsGuide. If you have damage caused by any aftermarket questions concerning any information in plug-in device. your Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN Con- sumer Affairs. For contact information, re- CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Per- chlorate Material – special handling may apply. For additional information, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/”. 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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 contents Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Do-it-yourself 8 Maintenance and schedules 9 Technical and consumer information 10 Index 11 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..........0-2 Instrument panel................................0-6 Exterior front ....................................0-3 Engine compartment check locations...........0-8 Exterior rear .....................................0-4 Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9 Passenger compartment .......................0-5 AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-42) 2. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P. 1-42) 3. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-5) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-42) 5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-10, 1-42) 6. Rear outboard seat mounted side- impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-42) 7. Top tether anchor (located on seat- back) (P. 1-21) 8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-21) 9. Rear seats (P. 1-2) 10. Front seat side-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-42) 11. Front seats (P. 1-2) 12. Driver supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-42) Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII2628 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Engine hood (P.