2019 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- warnings, cautions and instructions con- Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. cessory. It is recommended that you visit a requirements assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. WARNING A separate Warranty Information Book- let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance REMINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual Follow these important driving rules to explains details about maintaining and help ensure a safe and comfortable trip servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a for you and your passengers! separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al- Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- cohol or drugs. solve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for conditions. When you require any service or have any 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. Pre- livery. 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Therefore, monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, you may find information about features or MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE telematics or engine reprogramming, equipment that are not included or in- may cause interference or damage to This vehicle should not be modified. stalled on your vehicle. Modification could affect its vehicle systems. We do not recommend performance, safety, emissions or du- or endorse the use of any aftermarket All information, specifications and illustra- OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically rability and may even violate govern- tions in this manual are those in effect at the approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war- time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to mental regulations. In addition, dam- ranty may not cover damage caused by age or performance problems change specifications, performance, design any aftermarket plug-in device. or component suppliers without notice and resulting from modifications may not without obligation. 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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. Top tether anchor (located on seatback) (P. 1-21) 7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-21) 8. Rear seats (P. 1-2) 9. Front seat side-mounted side- impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-42) 10. Front seats (P. 1-2) 11. Driver supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-42) Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LIC3960 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Engine hood (P. 3-21) 2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39) 3. Windshield (P. 8-16) 4. Power windows (P. 2-60) 5. Door locks (P. 3-4) NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P.