brake light NISSAN ROGUE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
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1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)
2. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
(P.2-25)
3. Paddle shifter* (P.5-14)4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control* (P.4-23)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control*
(P.4-25)
5. Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-30)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
— Electric power steering system (P.5-25)6. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-18)
8. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-22)
9. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
10. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-29)
11. Audio system (P.4-6)
— Clock (P.2-31)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
13. Outside remote mirror control switch (P.3-25)
14. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-27)
15. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (P.5-21)
16. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.2-31, 5-27)
18. Hood release handle (P.3-19)
19. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-23)
20. Parking brake (P.5-17)
21. Ignition switch (P.5-8)
22. Heated seat switch* (P.2-30)
23. Power outlet (P.2-32)
24. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-2)
25. Selector lever (P.5-12)
26. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-45)
27. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch
(P.2-24)
28. Glove box (P.2-35)
*: if so equipped
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Illustrated table of contents

Black plate (68,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
SIC3470
1. Side ventilator
2. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn
signal switch
3. Paddle shifter (if so equipped)
4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone system control5. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
6. Meters and gauges
7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches
8. Wiper and washer switch9. Center ventilator
10. Hazard warning flasher switch
11. Audio system
— Clock
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
13. Outside remote mirror control switch
14. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)
15. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch (if so
equipped)
16. Fuse box cover
17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
18. Hood release handle
19. Tilting steering wheel lever
20. Parking brake
21. Ignition switch
22. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
23. Power outlet
24. Heater/air conditioner control
25. Selector lever
26. Front passenger air bag status light
27. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch
28. Glove box
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Instruments and controls

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*
Low fuel warning light
Cruise set indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Low tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
Low washer fluid warning light*
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning light
P position selecting warning light*
Overdrive off indicator light*
Seat belt warning light
Security indicator light
Charge warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Slip indicator light
Door open warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Small light indicator light
Electric power steering warning light
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models)*
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light*
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning light*
Cruise main switch indicator light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
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The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
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If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position. It turns off after the
engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter
of the front and the rear wheels are different, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
.If the AWD warning light blinks
while driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driving
mode will change to 2WD to
prevent the AWD system frommalfunctioning. If the warning
light turns off, you can drive
again.
— blinks slowly (about once every
2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check that
all tire sizes are the same, tire
pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.
.If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
or
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system thenoperates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
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Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light illuminates while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (See “BRAKE FLUID” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warningsystemcheckedbyaNISSAN
dealer.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. Avoid
high-speed driving and abrupt braking. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
.Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel..If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or lift gate are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is ON.
Electric power steering warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the electric
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering system is
operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
See “ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYS-
TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
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CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive off indicator light (if so
equipped)
The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see ““CONTINU-
OUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see“SECURITY SYSTEMS” later in this section.
Slip indicator light
The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver to the fact that the road surface is
slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits.
Small light indicator light
The light illuminates when the headlight switch is
turned to the
position.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip
indicator light illuminate with the VDC system
turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact
that the VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operat-
ing, for example the VDC system may not befunctioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe key reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Remove the key
and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.Light reminder chimeA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position, and the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
Parking brake reminder chimeThe chime will sound if the vehicle is driven with
the parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.Seat belt warning chimeThe chime will sound for about 6 seconds
unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.Intelligent Key door buzzer (if so
equipped)When the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:
.The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.
.The intelligent Key is not left inside the
vehicle.
.Doors are closed securely.
.The selector lever is in the P position.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
SIC2133
Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
.Vehicle security system
.NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMThe vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors,
or lift gate when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior
or exterior vehicle components in all situations.
Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the vehicle,
and always lock it when unattended. Be aware
of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit
areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification markers,
and tracking systems, are available at auto
supply stores and specialty shops. Your
NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment.
Check with your insurance company to see if
you may be eligible for discounts for various
theft protection features.SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the
windshield of oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have
difficulty driving because of the bright-
ness. Use the headlight aiming control
switch to lower the light axis. See
“XENON HEADLIGHTS” earlier in this
section for additional information.Daytime running light system (Canada
only)The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst .......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ...... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...................... 5-6
Driving safety precautions ................................ 5-6
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-8
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ................ 5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 5-10
Steering lock ............................................... 5-10
Key positions .............................................. 5-10
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-11
Starting the engine ........................................... 5-11
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 5-12
Parking brake .................................................. 5-17
Cruise control ................................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-18
Cruise control operations ............................... 5-19 Break-in schedule
............................................ 5-20
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ................ 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations .... 5-21
AWD warning light ....................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-24
Electric power steering system ............................ 5-25
Brake system .................................................. 5-25
Braking precautions ...................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in ................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................. 5-27
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock .............................. 5-29
Anti-freeze .................................................. 5-29
Battery ...................................................... 5-29
Draining of coolant water ............................... 5-29
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-29
Special winter equipment ............................... 5-29
Driving on SNOW or ice ................................ 5-29
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ................. 5-30

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DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving after drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the se-
verity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents.
Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs) . Don’t drive if
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by
alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONSYour NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep
water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-
els are less capable than All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow, mud, or
the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
.Drive carefully when off the road
and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with their
seat belt fastened. This will keep
you and your passengers in position
when driving over rough terrain.
.Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road
vehicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.
.Many hills are too steep for anyvehicle. If you drive up them, you
may stall. If you drive down them,
you may not be able to control your
speed. If you drive across them, you
may roll over.
.Do not shift ranges while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
.Stay alert when driving to the top of
a hill. At the top there could be a
drop-off or other hazard that could
cause an accident.
.If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
range. Never back down in N (Neu-
tral) , using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
.Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat
and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes
lightly and use a low range to
control your speed.
.Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
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