The liftgate on the Nissan Kicks provides access to the rear cargo area and should always be opened and closed with care. Before driving, confirm that the liftgate is fully latched and that no cargo, straps, or objects are caught in the opening.
WARNING
- Always make sure the liftgate is closed securely to prevent it from opening while the Nissan Kicks is being driven.
- Do not drive with the liftgate open.
Driving with the liftgate open may allow dangerous exhaust gases to enter the passenger compartment.
- Do not leave children, adults who normally require assistance, or pets unattended inside the vehicle.
They could accidentally operate vehicle systems and injure themselves or others.
On hot, sunny days, the temperature inside a closed Nissan Kicks can rise quickly enough to cause serious or fatal injury to people or animals.
- Always keep hands, fingers, and feet clear of the liftgate opening and door frame when closing the liftgate.
CAUTION
- Before opening the liftgate, remove snow, ice, dust, or other material that may be stuck to it. If the liftgate is opened with extra weight attached, it may unexpectedly close again.
- Always open the liftgate fully.
If it is not fully raised, it may suddenly fall or close.
- Use extra care when opening the liftgate in strong wind. A gust of wind may move the liftgate unexpectedly and cause it to close suddenly.
- The liftgate gas stays A are installed to support the weight of the Nissan Kicks liftgate.
To help prevent damage to the gas stays and maintain proper liftgate operation, observe the following precautions.
- Do not insert hands, tools, cords, or straps into the gas stays A, and do not apply sideways force to them.
- Do not attach stickers, plastic pieces, adhesive materials, or other foreign objects to the rod B portion.
- Do not close the liftgate while holding the gas stays, and do not hang bags or other items from them. This may trap hands or arms and could cause injury.
Opening the liftgate
To open the Nissan Kicks liftgate, use one of the following methods:
- Press the liftgate opener switch and raise the liftgate.
- Press the
button on the Intelligent Key. Then press the liftgate opener switch and raise the liftgate.
- With the Intelligent Key within operating range, press the liftgate request switch, if equipped, and raise the liftgate.
Closing the liftgate
WARNING
- Do not close the liftgate with one hand while the other hand remains on the liftgate or vehicle body. Your hand may become trapped and injury could result.
- When closing the liftgate, keep your hands away from the outer edge of the liftgate. Always close it from the outside using a safe grip area.
- After closing the liftgate, check that it is securely latched.
If the liftgate opens while the Nissan Kicks is moving, it could lead to a serious accident.
To close the liftgate, pull it down firmly until it locks securely in place.
Secondary liftgate unlock
Use the following procedure to unlock the liftgate if the vehicle battery is discharged and normal liftgate operation is not available.
NOTE:
After using the secondary liftgate unlock, it is recommended that the Nissan Kicks be inspected by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Unlocking the liftgate:
1. Move cover A using a screwdriver or a similar suitable tool.
2. Move inside lever B with a screwdriver or similar tool. The liftgate will unlock and can then be opened.
When working around the hood or liftgate, keep the Nissan Kicks parked on a level surface and avoid placing tools or loose items where they could fall into the engine compartment or cargo area latch mechanism.