Nissan Kicks (2018 year). Instruction

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control when driv-
ing under the following conditions:

∙ When it is not possible to keep the

vehicle at a set speed.

∙ In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies

in speed.

∙ On winding or hilly roads.

∙ On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).

∙ In very windy areas.

Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) with-
out keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.

To turn on the cruise control, push the
CRUISE ON/OFF switch. The CRUISE indica-
tor light or

indicator in the instrument

panel comes on.

To set cruising speed, accelerate the ve-
hicle to the desired speed, push the SET–
switch and release it. The SET indicator
light or

indicator in the instrument

panel comes on. Take your foot off the ac-
celerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the
set speed.

∙ To pass another vehicle, depress the

accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previ-
ously set speed.

∙ The vehicle may not maintain the set

speed when going up or down steep
hills. If this happens, drive without the
cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods:

∙ Push the CANCEL switch; the CRUISE

indicator light or

indicator in the

instrument panel goes out.

∙ Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE indica-

tor light or

indicator goes out.

∙ Push the CRUISE ON/OFF switch. The

CRUISE indicator light or

indicator

in the instrument panel goes out.

The cruise control is automatically can-
celed and the CRUISE indicator light
or

indicator in the instrument panel

goes out if:

∙ You depress the brake pedal while

pushing the RES+ or SET– switch. The
preset speed is deleted from memory.

∙ The vehicle slows down more than

8 mph (13 km/h) below the set speed.

∙ You move the shift lever to N (Neutral).

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use
one of the following three methods:

∙ Depress the accelerator pedal. When

the vehicle attains the desired speed,
push and release the SET– switch.

∙ Push and hold the RES+ switch. When

the vehicle attains the speed you desire,
release the switch.

∙ Push and release the RES+ switch. Each

time you do this, the set speed in-
creases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

5-40

Starting and driving

To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
one of the following three methods:

∙ Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET– switch and release it.

∙ Push and hold the SET– switch. Release

the switch when the vehicle slows to
the desired speed.

∙ Push and release the SET– switch. Each

time you do this, the set speed de-
creases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and
release the RES+ switch. The vehicle re-
turns to the last set cruising speed when
the vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the AEB
system could result in serious injury or
death.

∙ The AEB system is a supplemental aid

to the driver. It is not a replacement
for the driver’s attention to traffic
conditions or responsibility to drive
safely. It cannot prevent accidents
due to carelessness or dangerous
driving techniques.

∙ The AEB system does not function in

all driving, traffic, weather and road
conditions.

The AEB system can assist the driver when
there is a risk of a forward collision with the
vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.

The AEB system uses a radar sensor

䊊

located on the front of the vehicle to mea-
sure the distance to the vehicle ahead in
the same lane.

LSD2710

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
(AEB) (if so equipped)

Starting and driving

5-41

1. Vehicle ahead detection indicator (if so

equipped)

2. AEB emergency warning indicator (if so

equipped)

3. AEB system warning light

AEB SYSTEM OPERATION

The AEB system will function when your
vehicle is driven at speeds above approxi-
mately 3 mph (5 km/h).

If a risk of a forward collision is detected,
the AEB system will provide an initial warn-
ing to the driver by both a visual (if so
equipped) and audible alert.

If the driver applies the brakes quickly and
forcefully after the warning, and the AEB
system detects that there is still the possi-
bility of a forward collision, the system will
automatically increase the braking force. If
the driver does not take action, the AEB
system issues the second visual warning
(red) (if so equipped) and audible warning
and also applies partial braking.

If the risk of a collision becomes imminent,
the AEB system applies harder braking au-
tomatically.

NOTE:

The vehicle’s brake lights come on when
braking is performed by the AEB system.

Depending on vehicle speed and distance
to the vehicle ahead, as well as driving and
roadway conditions, the system may help
the driver avoid a forward collision or may
help mitigate the consequences of a colli-
sion, should one be unavoidable. If the
driver is handling the steering wheel, accel-
erating or braking, the AEB system will
function later or will not function.

The automatic braking will cease under the
following conditions:

∙ When the steering wheel is turned as far

as necessary to avoid a collision.

∙ When the accelerator pedal is de-

pressed.

∙ When there is no longer a vehicle de-

tected ahead.

If the AEB system has stopped the vehicle,
the vehicle will remain at a standstill for
approximately

seconds

before

the

brakes are released.

Starting and driving

5-43

TURNING THE AEB SYSTEM
ON/OFF

Perform the following steps to turn the AEB
system on or off in the vehicle information
display (if so equipped).

1. Press the

button until “Settings”

displays in the vehicle information dis-
play. Use the

button to select

“Driver Assistance.” Then press the OK
button.

2. Select “Emergency Brake” and press

the OK button.

3. Select “System” and press the OK but-

ton.

Perform the following steps to turn the AEB
system on or off using the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) switch (if so
equipped) for models with a trip computer.

1. Push the AEB switch to turn the AEB

system on and the switch illuminates.

2. Push the AEB switch again to turn the

AEB system off.

When the AEB system is turned off, the AEB
system warning light illuminates.

NOTE:

The AEB system will be automatically
turned on when the engine is restarted.

AEB SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the AEB system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.

∙ The AEB system cannot detect all ve-

hicles under all conditions.

∙ The radar sensor does not detect the

following objects:

– Pedestrians, animals or obstacles

in the roadway.

– Oncoming vehicles.

– Crossing vehicles.

∙ The radar sensor has some perfor-

mance limitations. If a stationary ve-
hicle is in the vehicle’s path, the AEB
system will not function when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds over approxi-
mately 50 mph (80 km/h).

∙ The radar sensor may not detect a ve-

hicle

ahead

the

following

conditions:

– Dirt, ice, snow or other material

covering the radar sensor.

– Interference

other

radar

sources.

– Snow or road spray from traveling

vehicles.

– If the vehicle ahead is narrow (e.g.,

motorcycle).

– When driving on a steep downhill

slope or roads with sharp curves.

∙ In some road or traffic conditions, the

AEB system may unexpectedly apply
partial braking. When acceleration is
necessary, continue to depress the
accelerator pedal to override the
system.

∙ Braking distances increase on slip-

pery surfaces.

Starting and driving

5-45

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

Condition A

When the radar sensor picks up interfer-
ence from another radar source, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
AEB system is automatically turned off.

The AEB system warning light (orange) will
illuminate.

Action to take

When the above conditions no longer exist,
the AEB system will resume automatically.

Condition B

When the sensor area of the front bumper
is covered with dirt or is obstructed, mak-
ing it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead,
the AEB system is automatically turned off.

The AEB system warning light (orange) will
illuminate and the “Front Radar Obstruc-
tion” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.

LSD3153

Starting and driving

5-47

Action to take

If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop
the vehicle in a safe place, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position and turn the
engine off. Clean the radar cover on the
lower grille with a soft cloth, and restart the
engine. If the warning light continues to
illuminate, have the AEB system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If the AEB system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will
sound, the AEB warning light (orange) will
illuminate and the warning message [Mal-
function] will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display.

Action to take

If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop
the vehicle in a safe location, turn the en-
gine off and restart the engine. If the warn-
ing light continues to illuminate, have the
AEB system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The sensor

䊊

is located on the front of the

vehicle.

To keep the system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:

∙ Always keep the sensor area of the front

bumper clean.

∙ Do not strike or damage the areas

around the sensor.

∙ Do not cover or attach stickers or simi-

lar objects on the front bumper near
the sensor area. This could cause failure
or malfunction.

∙ Do not attach metallic objects near the

sensor area (brush guard, etc.). This
could cause failure or malfunction.

∙ Do not alter, remove or paint the front

bumper. Before customizing or restor-
ing the front bumper, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

FCC Notice

For USA

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful in-

terference, and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

LSD2710

5-48

Starting and driving

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference when the equipment is oper-
ated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful in-
terference to radio communications. Op-
eration of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own ex-
pense.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Infor-
mation:

This equipment complies with FCC radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled

environment.

This

equipment

should be installed and operated with
minimum distance of 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.

The transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other an-
tenna or transmitter.

For Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device must not cause interfer-

ence,

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.

L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-
tions suivantes:

1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-

lage,

2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnne-
ment.

CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance
and ensure the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may re-
sult in shortened engine life and re-
duced engine performance.

∙ Avoid driving for long periods at con-

stant speed, either fast or slow, and do
not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

∙ Do not accelerate at full throttle in any

gear.

∙ Avoid quick starts.

∙ Avoid hard braking as much as pos-

sible.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

Starting and driving

5-49

Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.

1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake

Pedal Application

∙ Avoid rapid starts and stops.

∙ Use smooth, gentle accelerator and

brake application whenever possible.

∙ Maintain constant speed while com-

muting and coast whenever pos-
sible.

2. Maintain Constant Speed

∙ Look ahead to try and anticipate and

minimize stops.

∙ Synchronizing your speed with traffic

lights allows you to reduce your num-
ber of stops.

∙ Maintaining a steady speed can mini-

mize red light stops and improve fuel
efficiency.

3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher

Vehicle Speeds

∙ Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.

∙ Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.

∙ Recirculating the cool air in the cabin

when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.

4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-

tances

∙ Observing the speed limit and not

exceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.

∙ Maintaining a safe following distance

behind other vehicles reduces un-
necessary braking.

∙ Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate

changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.

∙ Select a gear range suitable to road

conditions.

5. Use Cruise Control

∙ Using cruise control during highway

driving helps maintain a steady
speed.

∙ Cruise control is particularly effective

in providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.

6. Plan for the Shortest Route

∙ Utilize a map or navigation system to

determine the best route to save
time.

7. Avoid Idling

∙ Shutting off your engine when safe

for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.

8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads

∙ Automated passes permit drivers to

use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.

9. Winter Warm Up

∙ Limit idling time to minimize impact

to fuel economy.

∙ Vehicles typically need no more than

30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil be-
fore driving.

∙ Your vehicle will reach its ideal oper-

ating

temperature

quickly

while driving versus idling.

FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS

5-50

Starting and driving

10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool

∙ Park your vehicle in a covered parking

area or in the shade whenever pos-
sible.

∙ When entering a hot vehicle, opening

the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C sys-
tem.

∙ Keep your engine tuned up.

∙ Follow the recommended scheduled

maintenance.

∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct

pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.

∙ Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.

∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine

oil. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

Starting and driving

5-51

WARNING

∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire.

∙ Safe parking procedures require that

both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed in P (Park). Fail-
ure to do so could cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly or roll away and
result in an accident. Make sure the
shift lever has been pushed as far for-
ward as it can go and cannot be
moved without depressing the foot
brake pedal.

∙ Never leave the engine running while

the vehicle is unattended.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position.

3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling

into traffic when parked on an incline, it
is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.

∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB

䊊

Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the curb
side wheel gently touches the curb.

∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB

䊊

Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.

SSD0488

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

5-52

Starting and driving

∙ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO

CURB

䊊

Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.

4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK

position and remove the key.

WARNING

∙ If the engine is not running or is

turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.

∙ When the power steering warning

light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

The power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to oper-
ate the steering wheel with light force.

When the steering wheel is operated re-
peatedly or continuously while parking or
driving at a very low speed, the power as-
sist for the steering wheel will be reduced.
This is to prevent overheating of the power
steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is re-
duced, steering wheel operation will be-
come heavy. When the temperature of the
power steering system goes down, the
power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel op-

erations that could cause the power steer-
ing system to overheat.

You may hear a sound when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.

If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.

For additional information, refer to “Power
steering warning light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

POWER STEERING

Starting and driving

5-53

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 downshift 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, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or ac-
celerating 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 as-
sist for the brakes will not work. Brak-
ing 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 are replaced,
in order to assure the best braking perfor-
mance.

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 vehicle in
front of you. Ultimately, the driver is
responsible for safety.

∙ Tire type and condition may also af-

fect braking effectiveness.

BRAKE SYSTEM

5-54

Starting and driving

– When replacing tires, install the

specified size of tires on all four
wheels.

– When installing a spare tire, make

sure that it is the proper size and
type as specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Tire
and Loading Information label” in
the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.

– For additional information, refer to

“Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.

The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels
do not lock during hard braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding.
By preventing each wheel from locking, the
system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving
and spinning on slippery surfaces.

Using the system

Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The

Anti-lock Braking System will operate to
prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.

WARNING

Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may

result

increased

stopping

distances.

Self-test feature

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in-
cludes electronic sensors, electric pumps,
hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low
speed in forward or reverse. When the self-
test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal.
This is normal and does not indicate a mal-
function. If the computer senses a mal-
function, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then
operates normally but without anti-lock
assistance.

If the ABS warning light illuminates during
the self-test or while driving, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Normal operation

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) oper-
ates at speeds above 3 - 6 mph (5 -
10 km/h). The speed varies according to
road conditions.

When the ABS senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
sure. This action is similar to pumping the
brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal and hear a noise
from under the hood or feel a vibration
from the actuator when it is operating. This
is normal and indicates that the ABS is op-
erating properly. However, the pulsation
may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while
driving.

BRAKE ASSIST

When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force
than a conventional brake booster even
with light pedal force.

Starting and driving

5-55

Nissan Kicks (2018 year). Instruction - part 20