cooling NISSAN ROGUE 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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WARNING
.The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
. Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. On
hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Do not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
Start the engine and operate the heater and air
conditioner system.
SAA1776
1. Fan speed controldial
2. Temperature control dial
3. Air flow control dial
4. Air recirculation button
5. A/C (Air Conditioner) button
6. Rear window defroster button (See “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONERS35-D-110201-BAF28FD4-665D-44FA-9913-B21AC9730C36To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the
fan speed control
dial to the OFF position.
ControlsS35-D-110201-528D314D-1240-4D18-9E3F-DC4286AC735C
Outside air circulation:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the air recirculation button to turn off the
indicator light on the button. The air flow is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Air recirculation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the air recirculation button to turn on the
indicator light on the button. The air flow is
circulated inside the vehicle.
Air flow control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Turn the air flow control dial to change the air
flow mode.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

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— Air flows from the center and side ventila-tors with maximum cooling (air condition-
ing) . (The air recirculation
and A/C will
be automatically turned on.)
— Air flows from the center and side ventila- tors.
— Air flows from the center and side ventila-tors and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
— Air flows from the defroster and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the defroster outlets.
.You can also select the middle position
between
andor betweenand
.
. When the
,orposition is
selected, the air recirculation
mode
cannot be turned on to prevent the windows
from being fogged up.
Fan speed control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Turn the fan speed controldial clockwise
(HI) to increase the fan speed.
Turn the fan speed control
dial counter-
clockwise (LO) to decrease the fan speed.
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the A/C button to turn on or off the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the
A/C indicator light on the button illuminates. Temperature control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature. Turn the dial between the
middle and the right position to select the hot
temperature. Turn the dial between the middle
and the left position to select the cool tempera-
ture.
Heater operationS35-D-110201-1491AD0D-22C6-45F1-B821-82C280A00A69
Heating:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Ventilation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Defrosting or defogging:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode directs the air to the defroster outlets
to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
. To remove frost from the outside surface of
the windshield quickly, turn the temperature
control dial to the maximum hot position and
the fan speed control
dial to maximum
(HI) position.
. If it is difficult to defog the windshield, turn
the A/C button on.
Bi-level heating:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode directs cool air from the side and
center vents and warm air from the foot outlets.
When the temperature control dial is turned to
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the maximum hot or cool position, the air
between the ventilators and the foot outlets is
the same temperature.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Air conditioner operationS35-D-110201-B5067E1C-0586-411F-A263-C1D511C1E269The air conditioner system should be operated
for approximately 10 minutes at least once a
month. This helps prevent damage to the air
conditioner system due to the lack of lubrication.
Cooling:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
cool (left) position.
. For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the air recirculation
button
to the ON position. Be sure to
push the air recirculation button to the OFF
position for normal cooling.
. A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction. Dehumidified heating:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the
air.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Dehumidified defogging:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.

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SAA1792
1. Air flow control dial
2. Temperature control dial
3. Fan speed control dial
4.Rear window defroster button (See “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
5. Outside air circulation
/Air recirculationbutton
6. A/C (Air Conditioner) button
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONERS35-D-110201-BEC77647-C26F-4618-9EB8-9389ACFE0521
Automatic operation (AUTO)S35-D-110201-1871447E-05CD-4F57-8BBF-AD87DCECB2B3The AUTO mode may be used all year around as
the system automatically controls constant
temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the
fan speed control dial to the OFF position.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Turn the air flow control dial and fan speed control dial to the AUTO position.
2. If the A/C indicator light does not illuminate, push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator
light will illuminate.) 3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
4. Press the outside air circulation
/air
recirculation
button once to change
operation of the air conditioner in the
following order.
Air recirculation mode ?Outside air circula-
tion mode?Automatic control mode?Air
recirculation mode
When automatic control mode is set, the air
recirculation indicator and outside air circu-
lation indicator will turn off.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C off):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Turn the air flow control dial and fan speed control dial to the AUTO position.
2. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator light will turn
off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
4. Press the outside air circulation
/air
recirculation
button once to change
operation of the air conditioner in the
following order.
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used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
S35-D-110201-BFC9DC49-B18B-4547-B2C1-822B40D3C815FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKGUID-141B6DB3-B5C0-4E7F-8EE0-2A7622AB28C6To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZEGUID-2773CB71-40A2-443B-9552-B7F45AAB30D8In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F (08C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “En-
gine cooling system” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
BATTERYS35-D-110201-690C952E-7BC1-479E-B70E-6C8A62F3BCC3If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERGUID-8A3AE603-5D83-49FC-9E8F-A09867045DADIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
TIRE EQUIPMENTS35-D-110201-61BC6CE8-E002-4E5F-AC61-F13F41A296A1SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. How-
ever, the performance of these tires will be
substantially reduced in snowy and icy condi-
tions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy
roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see “Tire
chains” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) modelGUID-EE61DD03-84FE-4464-93B4-F693BED61CE7If you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern
on all four wheels.
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become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire are designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions
under the heading “Wheels and
tires” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
S35-D-110201-48EEB8C9-1FF6-4C57-8DA2-F37CAF5AD9D0To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
WARNING
.If done incorrectly, jump starting
can lead to a battery explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage your vehicle.
. Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is
a corrosive sulfuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If
the fluid should come into contact
with anything, immediately flush the
contacted area with water.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
. The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle. .
Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles or
industrial safety spectacles) and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.
. Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic en-
gine cooling fan. It could come on at
any time. Keep hands and other
objects away from it.
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S35-D-110201-00D470C0-9627-4316-B628-96D5F00345E5Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
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CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
possibly causing serious injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading) , or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the
engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
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6-12In case of emergency
cooling fan can start at any time.
6. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the
engine running. Add coolant to the reservoir
tank if necessary. Have your vehicle repaired
at a NISSAN dealer.
S35-D-110201-E458A21E-F522-446E-AD11-E06DD9EFDDFCWhen towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service
operators are familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dol-
lies must be used. .
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV) , see “Flat towing” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
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Scheduled maintenance ...
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General maintenance ...
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Where to go for service ...
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General maintenance ...
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Explanation of maintenance items ...
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Maintenance precautions ...
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Engine compartment check locations ...
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QR25DE engine ...
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Engine cooling system ...
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Checking engine coolant level ...
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Changing engine coolant ...
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Engine oil ...
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Checking engine oil level ...
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Changing engine oil and filter ...
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ...
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Brake fluid ...
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Window washer fluid ...
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Battery ...
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Jump starting ...
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Drive belts ...
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Spark plugs ...
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Replacing spark plugs ...
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Windshield wiper blades ...
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Cleaning ...
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Replacing ...
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Rear window wiper blade ...
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Brakes ...
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Self-adjusting brakes ...
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Brake pad wear indicators ...
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Fuses ...
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Engine compartment ...
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Passenger compartment ...
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Battery replacement ...
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Keyfob ...
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Intelligent Key battery ...
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Lights ...
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Headlights ...
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8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...
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Wheels and tires ...
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Tire pressure ...
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Tire labeling ...
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Types of tires ...
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Tire chains ...
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Changing wheels and tires ...
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S35-D-110201-B74F7695-55EC-4CC1-AF27-7617EC3FC97CWhen performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
.Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
selector lever to P (Park) .
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle. .
If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer be-
cause the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is
off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, and engine
coolant and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Al- ways conform to local regulations
for disposal of vehicle fluid.
. Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harnesses dis-
connected while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warn-
ing, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service Man-
ual order information” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section.)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS