The Kizashi does have its shortcomings, one of which is backseat roominess: As mentioned in the 2010 review, legroom in particular is a couple of inches below the norm. It also has a couple of quirks that showed up both in our 2010 and 2011 test cars, one of which I'm ready to call a defect: In both cars, the windshield washers froze and clogged when it wasn't particularly cold outside — right around freezing or just below. Also, I didn't mention it last time, but the 2011 reminded me how susceptible the Kizashi is to outside odors. I know it's a weird issue, but diesel fumes and even stuff like cigarette smoke from nearby cars readily found their way into the ventilation system. Perhaps this means there's a greater than normal supply of fresh air, which could be good, but sometimes the air isn't very fresh. With me, the Kizashi's recirculation button gets a workout.
Jump Starting Instructions
WARNING:
• Never attempt to jump start your
vehicle if the battery appears to be
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode or rupture if jump
starting is attempted.
• When making ...
EXTERIOR
I have to confess to being a little reluctant to drive this car to a first
date. Not that I really care what a stranger thinks about the car I drive, but
I'm more concerned with how the car I driv ...
2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
The 2WD/i-AWD switch is located on the
center console.
For details on how to use the 2WD/i-AWD
switch, refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AW ...