Nissan Kicks (2018 year). Instruction

The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to
provide year-round antifreeze and coolant
protection. The antifreeze solution con-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Addi-
tional engine cooling system additives are
not necessary.

WARNING

∙ Never remove the radiator or coolant

reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. For additional informa-
tion on precautions, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” found in the “In
case of emergency” section of this
manual.

∙ The radiator is equipped with a pres-

sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a Genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION

∙ Never use any cooling system addi-

tives such as radiator sealer. Additives
may clog the cooling system and
cause damage to the engine, trans-
mission and/or cooling system.

∙ When adding or replacing coolant, be

sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life

Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

pre-

diluted to provide antifreeze protec-
tion to -34° F (-37° C). If additional
freeze protection is needed due to
weather where you operate your ve-
hicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

concen-

trate following the directions on the
container. If an equivalent coolant
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-
low the coolant manufacturer’s in-
structions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). The
use of other types of coolant solu-
tions other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life

Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

equivalent may damage the engine
cooling system.

∙ The life expectancy of the factory-fill

coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),
including Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use
of non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
ant. For additional information, refer
to the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

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Do-it-yourself

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir
when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level

䊊

, add coolant

up to the MAX level

䊊

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En-
gine compartment check locations” in this
section.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.

WARNING

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.

∙ Never remove the radiator cap when

the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid es-
caping from the radiator.

∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used

coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-

dren and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and warm it up until

the engine temperature reaches the
normal operating temperature (ap-
proximately 5 minutes).

3. Stop the engine.

4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine

oil to drain back to the oil pan.

5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.

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LDI3222

ENGINE OIL

Do-it-yourself

8-5

7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil

level. It should be within the range

䊊

8. If the oil level is below

䊊

, remove the oil

filler cap and pour recommended oil
into the opening. Do not overfill

䊊

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, after
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

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

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LDI3026

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Do-it-yourself

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature, then
turn it off.

3. Remove the oil filler cap

䊊

by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain

plug

䊊

5. Remove the drain plug

䊊

with a

wrench by turning it counterclockwise
and completely drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove
and replace it at this time. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
engine oil filter” in this section.

WARNING

∙ Prolonged and repeated contact with

used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.

∙ Try to avoid direct skin contact with

used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

∙ Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

CAUTION

∙ Be careful not to burn yourself. The

engine oil may be hot.

∙ Waste

oil

must

disposed

properly.

∙ Check your local regulations.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug

䊊

and a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug

䊊

with a wrench. Do not use

excessive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

25 ft-lb (34 N·m)

7. Refill engine with recommended oil

through the oil filler opening, then install
the oil filler cap

䊊

securely.

For additional information on drain
and refill capacity, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
ties” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

The drain and refill capacity depends
on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to deter-
mine when the proper amount of oil is
in the engine.

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage

around the drain plug

䊊

and oil filter.

Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

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8-7

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Place a large drain pan under the oil

filter

䊊

4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter

wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface

with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-
rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with

clean engine oil .

7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-

tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.

Oil filter tightening torque:

13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)

8. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil by removing the oil filler cap

䊊

if necessary.

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Do-it-yourself

CAUTION

∙ NISSAN recommends using Genuine

NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.

∙ Do not use Automatic Transmission

Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may dam-
age the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recom-
mended

not

covered

under

NISSAN’s

New

Vehicle

Limited

Warranty.

∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under
NISSAN’s

New

Vehicle

Limited

Warranty.

When checking or replacement of CVT fluid
is required, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.

For additional information on brake fluid
specification,

refer

“Recommended

fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.

WARNING

∙ Use only new fluid from a sealed con-

tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the
vehicle’s stopping ability.

∙ Clean the filler cap before removing.

∙ Brake fluid is poisonous and should

be stored carefully in marked contain-
ers out of reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
brake fluid is below the MIN line

䊊

, the

brake warning light will illuminate. Add
brake fluid up to the MAX line

䊊

. For addi-

tional information on recommended type
of brake fluid, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities" in the “
Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.

If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
the brake system should be thoroughly
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

LDI2790

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID

BRAKE FLUID

Do-it-yourself

8-9

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR

Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid
when the low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped) comes on.

To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir,
lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the
windshield-washer fluid into the reservoir
opening.

Add a washer solvent to the washer for
better cleaning. In the winter season, add a
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.

Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield-Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.

CAUTION

∙ Do not substitute engine antifreeze

coolant for windshield-washer solu-
tion. This may result in damage to the
paint.

∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer res-

ervoir with washer fluid concentrates
at full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the windshield-washer
reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates

with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the windshield-washer res-
ervoir. Do not use the windshield-
washer reservoir to mix the washer
fluid concentrate and water.

LDI3223

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID

8-10

Do-it-yourself

∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry.

Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.

∙ Make certain the terminal connections

are clean and securely tightened.

∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for

30 days or longer, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharge.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

WARNING

∙ Do not expose the battery to flames,

an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. After touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

∙ Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid

in the battery is low. Low battery fluid
can cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.

∙ When working on or near a battery,

always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

∙ Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.

Wash

hands

after

handling.

∙ Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

∙ Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent

caps tight and the battery level.

BATTERY

Do-it-yourself

8-11

1. Remove the vent lid

䊊

with a screw-

driver as shown.

2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is

necessary to add fluid, add only dis-
tilled water to bring the level up to the
bottom of the filler opening. Do not
overfill. Reinstall the vent caps.

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

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WDI0529

8-12

Do-it-yourself

CAUTION

∙ Do not ground accessories directly to

the battery terminal. Doing so will by-
pass the variable voltage control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.

∙ Use electrical accessories with the en-

gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.

Your vehicle is equipped with a variable
voltage control system

䊊

. This system

measures the amount of electrical dis-
charge from the battery and controls volt-
age generated by the generator.

The current sensor is located near the bat-
tery along the negative battery cable. If you
add electrical accessories to your vehicle,
be sure to ground them to a suitable body
ground such as the frame or engine block
area.

Automatic tensioner pulley

Generator pulley

Water pump pulley

Air conditioner compressor pulley

Crankshaft pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position before servic-
ing drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.

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LDI3028

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM

DRIVE BELT

Do-it-yourself

8-13

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-

usual wear, cuts, or fraying. If the belt is
in poor condition, have it replaced or
adjusted. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for

condition.

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

It is not necessary to replace iridium-
tipped

䊊

spark plugs as frequently as con-

ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.

∙ Always replace spark plugs with rec-

ommended or equivalent ones.

WARNING

Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.

If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

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SPARK PLUGS

8-14

Do-it-yourself

WARNING

∙ Operating the engine with the air

cleaner filter off can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner filter
not only cleans the intake air, it also
stops the flame if the engine backfires.
If the air cleaner is not installed and the
engine backfires, you could be burned.
Never drive with the air cleaner filter off.
Be cautious working on the engine
when the air cleaner is off.

∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body

or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.

To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
release the retaining clips

䊊

, then release

the holders at the back of the unit. Pull the
unit upward

䊊

The viscous paper type filter element
should not be cleaned and reused. Replace
the air filter according to the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual.

When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.

NOTE:

After installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
in the housing and latch the clips

䊊

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces

some

objectionable

outside

odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual for change intervals.

If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

LDI2991

AIR CLEANER

Do-it-yourself

8-15

CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades.

CAUTION

Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.

REPLACING

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.

To replace the windshield wiper blades, fol-
low the procedure below:

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the wind-

shield.

2. Lift the release tab

䊊

3. Move the wiper blade

䊊

down and re-

move.

4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the

wiper arm.

5. Push the release tab down until it clicks.

6. Push wiper on to windshield.

CAUTION

∙ After wiper blade replacement, return

the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.

∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact

the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

8-16

Do-it-yourself

If you wax the surface of the hood, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle

䊊

. This may cause clogging or improper

windshield-washer operation. If wax gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or
small pin

䊊

Rear window wiper blade

If checking or replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

Self-adjusting brakes

Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.

The front disc-type brakes self-adjust ev-
ery time the brake pedal is applied. The rear
drum-type brakes self-adjust every time
the parking brake is applied.

WARNING

Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Brake pad wear indicators

The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires

replacement,

high

pitched

scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.

LDI2710

BRAKES

Do-it-yourself

8-17

Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.

Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

Fuses are used in the passenger compart-
ment and engine compartment. Spare
fuses are provided and can be found in the
passenger compartment fuse box.

When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.

NOTE:

Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

CAUTION

Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or electronic control
units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the

headlight switch are OFF.

2. Open the engine hood.

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FUSES

8-18

Do-it-yourself

3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing

the tab and lifting the cover up.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

The fuse puller is located in the center
of the fuse block in the passenger
compartment.

5. If the fuse is open

䊊

, replace it with a

new fuse

䊊

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-

trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Fusible links

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and the fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links in the holder. If any of
the fusible links are melted, replace only
with Genuine NISSAN parts.

For checking and replacing the fusible links,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

LDI3232

Do-it-yourself

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Nissan Kicks (2018 year). Instruction - part 23