warning lights NISSAN ROGUE 2009 Owner´s Manual

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 3
Keys ............................................................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys............ 3-2
Intelligent Keys (if so equipped)......................... 3-3
Doors.............................................................. 3-4
Locking with key............................................ 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob........................... 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch.................. 3-5
Automatic door locks...................................... 3-5
Child safety rear door lock............................... 3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped)........... 3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system............. 3-7
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped).................... 3-8
Intelligent Key operating range........................ 3-10
Door locks/unlocks precaution........................ 3-11
Intelligent Key operation................................. 3-11Warning lights and audible reminders............... 3-13
Troubleshooting guide................................... 3-14
How to use remote keyless entry function.......... 3-16
Hood............................................................ 3-20
Lift gate......................................................... 3-21
Lift gate release........................................... 3-22
Fuel-filler door................................................. 3-22
Opening the fuel-filler door............................. 3-22
Fuel-filler cap.............................................. 3-22
Steering wheel................................................ 3-24
Tilt operation............................................... 3-24
Sun visors...................................................... 3-24
Mirrors........................................................... 3-25
Inside mirror................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-26

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SPA2416
*1
LOCK button
*2
UNLOCK button
*3
PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button on the keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a door
remains open.5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
.When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
.Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
keyfob once.
.The driver’s door unlocks.
.The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
.The interior light illuminates and the light
timer activates for 15 seconds when the
switch is in the DOOR position.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
.All the doors and the lift gate unlock.
.The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button..Any door or lift gate is opened.
.The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 15 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention by
pushing and holding the PANIC
button on
the keyfob forlonger than 1 second(with the
key removed from the ignition switch) .
The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay
on for 25 seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.The LOCK
button or the UNLOCK
button is pushed, or
.The PANIC
button is pushed on the
keyfob for longer than 1 second.
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During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
SPA2411
*A
Intelligent Key system warning light
*B
P position selecting warning light
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERSThe Intelligent Key system is equipped with a
function that is designed to minimize improper
operations and to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen. The warning buzzer sounds and
the warning light illuminates when improper
operations are detected.
CAUTION
When the buzzer sounds and the warn-
ing light illuminates, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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SPA2252
*1
LOCK button
*2
UNLOCK button
*3
PANIC button
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn (or the outside
chime) will sound as a confirmation. For details,
see “Setting hazard indicator and horn mode”
later in this section.Locking doors1. TurntheignitionswitchtotheLOCK
position.*1
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3. Close all the doors.*24. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on the
Intelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the lift gate will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while any door is open.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the
doors and the lift gate will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked..Opening any doors.
.Pushing the ignition switch.
.Inserting the mechanical key into the ignition
switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
Intelligent Key formore than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key
is pushed. (Note: Panic button must be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
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SPA1792
INSIDE MIRRORAdjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SPA2422
Automatic anti-glare typeThe inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
When the system is turned on, the indicator light*A
will illuminate and excessive glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you will be
reduced.
Push the
switch
*B
to make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally and the indi-
MIRRORS
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.Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
(See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.)1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the selector lever is in either
of the above positions.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the ignition
switch to START. Release the switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but
fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold
it and then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine
starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 - 6
seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank
the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the igni-
tion switch to START. Release the
ignition switch when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
off and wait 10 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
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position, and remove the key if it is inserted.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover
*A
using a suitable tool.
4. Push down the shift lock release
*B
using a
suitable tool.
5. Push the selector lever button
*C
and move
the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
*D
while holding down the shift lock
release.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to
unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle may be
moved to the desired location.
Replace the removed shift lock release cover
after the operation.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check
the CVT system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position while the
engine is running and the brake pedal
is depressed, the stop lights may not
work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself andothers.
WARNING
.Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
.Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
.Do not use the gear shift in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.
.Do not leave children unattended in
a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an acci-
dent.PARKING BRAKE
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locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping dis-
tances.Self-test featureThe ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward
or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses
a malfunction, it switches the ABS off and
illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then oper-
ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.Normal operationThe ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH
(5 to 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to
road conditions.When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-
tion may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.When accelerating or driving on slippery sur-
faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors
detect these movements and control the braking
and engine output to help improve vehicle
stability.
.When the VDC system is operating, the
“SLIP” indicator in the instrument panel
blinks.
.If the “SLIP” indicator blinks, the road
conditions are slippery. Be sure to adjust
your speed and driving to these conditions.
Be sure to drive carefully. (See “Slip
indicator light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.)
.Indicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
“SLIP” and “VDC OFF” indicator lights
illuminate in the instrument panel. As long
as these indicators are illuminated, the VDC
system function is canceled.
The VDC system uses an Active Brake Limited
Slip (ABLS) function to improve vehicle traction.
The ABLS system works when one of the driving
wheels is spinning on a slippery surface. The
ABLS system brakes the spinning wheel, which
distributes the driving power to the other drive
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
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wheel. If the vehicle is operated with the VDC
OFF switch pushed and the VDC system turned
off, all VDC systems will be turned off. The
ABLS system and ABS will still operate with the
VDC system off. If the ABLS system is activated,
the “SLIP” indicator will blink and you may hear a
clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indication of a
malfunction.
While the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise
or feel a vibration from under the hood. This is
normal and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
The VDC system computer has a built-in
diagnostic feature that tests the system each
time you start the engine and move the vehicle at
a low speed forward or backward. When the
self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and is not an indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
.The VDC system is designed to help
improve driving stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
due to careless or dangerous driv-
ing techniques. Reduce vehiclespeed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slip-
pery surfaces and always drive care-
fully.
.Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs,
stabilizer bars and bushings and
wheels are not NISSAN approved
or are extremely deteriorated the
VDC system may not operate prop-
erly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and
the “VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”
indicator or both indicator lights
may illuminate.
.If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
standard equipment or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the “VDC OFF”
indicator or “SLIP” indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate.
.If engine related parts such as
muffler are not standard equipment
or are extremely deteriorated, the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP” in-
dicator or both indicator lights may
illuminate..When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked
corners, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the “VDC OFF”
indicator or “SLIP” indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate. Do
not drive on these types of roads.
.When driving on unstable surfaces
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator
or ramp, the “VDC OFF” indicator or
“SLIP” indicator or both indicator
lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine
after driving onto a stable surface.
.If wheels or tires other than those
recommended are used, the VDC
system may not operate properly
and “VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”
indicator or both indicator lights
may illuminate.
.The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you
of it by the low tire pressure warning light. This
system will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . For
more details, see “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damagecould occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possi-
ble.
.When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIREIf you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.Stopping the vehicle1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
.Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmis-
sion is shifted into the P (Park)
position.
.Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
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In case of emergency