NISSAN ROGUE 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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2014 ROGUE
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
2014 NISSAN ROGUE T32-D
T32-D
Printing : May 2014 (03)
Publication No.: OM0E 0L32U2
Printed in U.S.A. T00U M-JM03D OM14E 0T32U2

Owner’s Manual Supplement
The information contained within this supplement revises or adds the following information in the 2014 NISSAN Rogue
Owner’s Manual:
●WARNING LIGHTS in the “Instruments and controls” section
●INDICATOR LIGHTS in the “Instruments and controls” section
●HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) SWITCH (if so equipped) in the “Instruments and controls” section
●GLOVE BOX in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments’ section
●OPENING WINDOWS in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
●HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section
●DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in the “Starting and driving” section
●ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if so equipped) in the “Starting and driving” section
●HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped) in the “Starting and driving” section
Read carefully and keep in vehicle
Printing: July 2014 (02)
Publication No. SU14E 1T32U1

WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” in this
section.
Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the master
warning light illuminates if any of the following are
displayed on the vehicle information display.
●All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Tire Size Incorrect
See Owner’s Manual
●All-Wheel Drive (AWD) High Temp. Stop
vehicle
●All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Error See Owner’s
Manual
●No key warning
●Low fuel warning
●Low windshield-washer fluid warning
●Parking brake release warning
●Door/liftgate open warning
●Loose fuel cap
If the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system malfunc-
tions, or the diameter of the front and the rear
wheels are different, the master warning light willilluminate. (See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the
“Starting and Driving” section.)
●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.
CAUTION
●If the master warning light was illumi-
nated while driving:
—AWD High Temp Stop vehicle
Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the
engine. The driving mode will change to
2WD to prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning light turns
off, you can drive again.
—Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s Manual
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.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” in this
section.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) AUTO
indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) AUTO indicator light
illuminates.
If the master warning light comes on during op-
eration, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
illuminates and then turns off.
When selecting AWD LOCK mode while the
engine is running, the AWD LOCK indicator light
illuminates.
CAUTION
Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in
the LOCK mode.

WARNING
●Never rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle speed
when driving on steep downhill grades.
Always drive carefully when using the
hill descent control system and deceler-
ate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal if necessary. Be especially
careful when driving on frozen, muddy
or extremely steep downhill roads. Fail-
ure to control vehicle speed may result
in a loss of control of the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.●
The hill descent control may not control
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load
or road conditions. Always be prepared
to depress the brake pedal to control
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may result
in a collision or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
When the hill descent control system op-
erates continuously for a long time, the
temperature of the brake pads may in-
crease and the hill descent control system
may be temporarily disabled (the indicator
light will blink) . If the indicator light does
not come on continuously after blinking,
stop using the system.
The hill descent control system is designed to
reduce driver workload when going down steep
hills. The hill descent control system helps to
control vehicle speed so the driver can concen-
trate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system:
●activate the AWD LOCK switch,
●the transmission shift lever must be in for-
ward or reverse gear,
●the hill descent control system switch must
be ON.The vehicle speed must be kept below 15 MPH
(25 km/h).
The hill descent control indicator light will come
on when the system is activated. Also, the
stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent
control system applies the brakes to control ve-
hicle speed.
If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed
while the hill descent control system is on, the
system will stop operating temporarily. As soon
as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the
hill descent control system begins to function
again if the hill descent control operating condi-
tions are fulfilled.
The hill descent control indicator light blinks if the
switch is on and all conditions for system activa-
tion are not met or if the system becomes disen-
gaged for any reason.
To turn off the hill descent control system, push
the switch to the OFF position.
For additional information, see “Hill descent con-
trol system on indicator light” in this section and
“Hill descent control system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
LIC2664
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC)
SWITCH (if so equipped)

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep wa-
ter or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for
leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve-
hicle.
Remember that two-wheel drive models are less
capable than all-wheel drive models for rough
road driving and extrication when stuck in deep
snow or mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
●Spinning the front wheels on slippery
surface may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD sys-
tem to automatically switch from the
AWD to the 2WD mode. This could re-
duce the traction. Be especially careful
when towing a trailer. (AWD models)
●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. In-
stead 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 any vehicle.
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 gears 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 at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could
tip or roll over. Always back straight
down in R (Reverse) gear and apply
brakes to control your speed.
●Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed.●Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
●To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped)
and evenly distribute the load.
●Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as
far forward and as low as possible. Do
not equip the vehicle with tires larger
than specified in this manual. This could
cause your vehicle to roll over.
●Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
●Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
●Always drive with the floor mats in place
as the floor may become hot.

●Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected
by strong side winds. Slower speeds
ensure better vehicle control.
●Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.
●For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.●Do not attempt to test a AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing) , or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
●When a wheel is off the ground due to
an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.
●Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
●If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your NISSAN vehicle has a higher cen-
ter of gravity than a passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as passenger cars.●Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
could result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.
●Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
●Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
system” in this section for “Wet
brakes”.
●Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.
●Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. See “Periodic mainte-
nance” in the “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide.”

GLOVE BOX
The “Instruments and controls” section of the
Model Year 2014 Rogue Owner’s Manual de-
scribes the feature of locking and unlocking the
glove box. The description of this operation is an
error. This operation is not an available feature of
the Model Year 2014 Rogue. The Owner’s
Manual references to the operation of locking
and unlocking the glove box should be disre-
garded wherever they appear. NISSAN apolo-
gizes for any confusion this inadvertent printing
error may have caused.
OPENING WINDOWS
The “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of the Model Year 2014 Rogue Owner’s
Manual describes the feature of opening the front
power windows by pressing and holding the UN-
LOCK button on the intelligent key fob. The de-
scription of this operation is an error. This opera-
tion is not an available feature of the Model Year
2014 Rogue. The Owner’s Manual references to
the operation of opening the front power win-
dows by pressing the holding the UNLOCK but-
ton on the intelligent key fob should be disre-
garded wherever they appear. NISSAN
apologizes for any confusion this inadvertent
printing error may have caused.
HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the CAMERA button or move the shift lever to the
R (Reverse) position to operate the Around View
Monitor.
The Around View Monitor displays different split
screen views depending on the position of the
shift lever. Press the CAMERA button to switch
between the available views.
If the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position, the
available views are:
●Rear view/bird’s-eye view split screen
●Rear view/front-side view split screen
If the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
available views are:
●Front view/bird’s-eye view split screen
●Front view/front-side view split screen
The display will switch from the Around View
Monitor screen when:
●The shift lever is in the D (Drive) position and
the vehicle speed increases above approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h)
●A different screen is selected.If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system
while the engine is running, the master warning
light will come on.
The master warning light may illuminate while
trying to free a stuck vehicle due to high pow-
ertrain oil temperature. The driving mode may
change to 2WD. AUTO mode may change to
LOCK mode before the warning light illuminates.
If the master warning light illuminates during op-
eration, stop the vehicle with the engine idling in a
safe place immediately.
Then if the light turns off after a while, you can
continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels will make the warning light
illuminate. 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 the tires are not worn.
CAUTION
●If the warning light remains on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if so
equipped)

●If the warning light comes on while driv-
ing, 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.
●The powertrain may be damaged if you
continue driving with the warning light
illuminated.
●Never drive on dry, hard surface roads in
the LOCK mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a serious
malfunction.
WARNING
●For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.●Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2–wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing) or similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure that you inform the
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using the
wrong test equipment may result in
drive train damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) LOCK
SWITCH OPERATIONS
The AWD LOCK switch is located on the lower
side of the instrument panel. This switch is used
to select the AUTO or LOCK mode depending on
the driving conditions.
LOCK mode:
The AWD LOCK indicator light will illuminate.
AUTO mode:
The AWD LOCK indicator light will turn off.
LIC2645

AWD mode Wheels driven AWD LOCK indicator light Use conditions
AUTODistribution of torque to
the front and rear wheels
changes automatically,
depending on road condi-
tions encountered [100:0]
←→[50:50]. This results
in improved driving
stability. *1
For driving on paved or
slippery roads.
LOCKAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) *2,
*3
For driving on rough
roads.
*1 When the rotation difference between the front and rear wheels is large, the AWD mode may change
from AUTO to LOCK for a while, however, this is not a malfunction.
*2 The LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle has been driven at a
high speed. The AWD LOCK indicator light turns off.
*3 LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.●The AWD torque distribution between the
front and rear wheels can be displayed in the
video information display.
●If the AWD LOCK switch is operated while
accelerating or decelerating, or if the ignition
switch is turned off, you may feel a jolt. This
is normal.
●The oil temperature of the powertrain parts
will increase if the vehicle is continuously
operated under conditions where the differ-
ence in rotation between the front and rear
wheels is large (wheel slip) , such as when
driving the vehicle on rough roads, through
sand or mud, or freeing a stuck vehicle. In
these cases, the master warning light illumi-
nates and the AWD mode changes to 2WD
to protect the powertrain parts. Stop driving
with the engine idling and wait until the
warning light turns off and the AWD returns
to the AUTO mode. If the warning light re-
mains on, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING
●When driving straight, shift the AWD
LOCK switch to AUTO. Do not operate
the AWD LOCK switch when making a
turn or backing up.
●Do not operate the AWD LOCK switch
with the front wheel spinning.
●Engine idling speed is high while warm-
ing up the engine. Be especially careful
when starting or driving on slippery
surfaces.
●When turning the vehicle in LOCK mode
on paved roads, you may feel a braking
effect. This is a normal condition of the
AWD model.
WARNING
●Never rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle speed
when driving on steep downhill grades.
Always drive carefully and attentively
when using the hill descent control sys-
tem and decelerate the vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal if neces-
sary. Be especially careful when driving
on frozen, muddy or extremely steep
downhill roads. Failure to control ve-
hicle speed may result in a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and possible serious
injury or death.●The hill descent control may not control
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load
or road conditions. Always be prepared
to depress the brake pedal to control
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re-
sult in a collision or serious personal
injury.
The hill descent control system can only be acti-
vated when the AWD LOCK switch is engaged.
The hill descent control system helps maintain
vehicle speed when driving under 15 MPH
(25 km/h) on steeper downhill grades. Hill de-
scent control is useful when engine braking alone
cannot control vehicle speed. Hill descent con-
trol applies the vehicle brakes to control vehicle
speed allowing the driver to concentrate on
steering while reducing the burden of brake and
accelerator operation.
If the hill descent control light is blinking, the hill
descent control is engaged however the hill de-
scent control will not control the vehicle speed.
●When additional braking is required on
steep downhill roads, activate the hill de-
scent control system by pushing the switch
ON. See “Hill descent control switch” in the
“Instruments and controls” section.
LSD2191
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)