Shortcomings
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.
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Tilt Steering Lock Lever (if equipped)
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
height:
1) Pull up the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
h ...
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Unclamp the side clamps, and re ...
Windows
Power Window Controls
Driver’s side
The power windows can only be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The driver’s door has switches (1), (2), (4),
(5), to operat ...