ECU NISSAN ROGUE 2021 Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo
with ropes or straps to help
prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
.Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or
the maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of
your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it
can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could
result in loss of control and
cause personal injury.
.Overloading not only can
shorten the life of your ve-
hicle and the tire, but can
cause unsafe vehicle hand-
ling and longer braking dis-
tances. This may cause a
premature tire failure, whichcould result in a serious
accident and personal in-
jury. Failures caused by
overloading are not covered
by the vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shifts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the
vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale
and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine
axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR).
The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). These rat-
ings are given on the vehicle certi-
fication label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely
affect vehicle handling, braking and
performance and may lead to acci-
dents.
CAUTION
. Do not tow a trailer or haul a
heavy load for the first 500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or
other parts could be damaged.
. For the first 500 miles (800 km)
that you tow a trailer, do not drive
over 50 MPH (80 km/h) and do
not make starts at full throttle.
This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be
used primarily to carry passengers and
cargo. Remember that towing a trailer
places additional loads on your vehicle’s
engine, drivetrain, steering, braking and
other systems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is
TOWING A TRAILER

Towing load/specification chart
Axle Type Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Maximum Towing Capacity*1 1,350 lbs (612 kg)
Maximum Tongue Load 135 lbs (61 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing 5,836 lbs (2,647 kg)
5,969 lbs (2,707 kg)
1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional
equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing
capacity.TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle
and trailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is
securely attached to the vehicle to help
avoid personal injury or property damage
due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough
road surfaces or passing trucks.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have spe-
cific weight ratings. Your vehicle may
be capable of towing a trailer heavier
than the weight rating of the hitch
components. Never exceed the
weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Doing so can cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
.The required hitch ball size is stamped
on most trailer couplers. Most hitch
balls also have the size printed on top
of the ball.
. Choose the proper class hitch ball
based on the trailer weight.
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.The diameter of the threaded shank of
the hitch ball must be matched to the
ball mount hole diameter. The hitch
ball shank should be no more than
1/16″ smaller than the hole in the ball
mount.
. The threaded shank of the hitch ball
must be long enough to be properly
secured to the ball mount. There
should be at least 2 threads showing
beyond the lock washer and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball
mount and the ball mount is inserted into
the hitch receiver. Choose a proper class
ball mount based on the trailer weight.
Additionally, the ball mount should be
chosen to keep the trailer tongue level
with the ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and
gross weight directly on the ball mount
and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer
to distribute the tongue weight (hitch
weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles
cannot carry the full tongue weight of a
given trailer, and need some of the
tongue weight transferred through the
frame and pushing down on the front
wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class
IV) is recommended if you plan to tow
trailers with a maximum weight over
5,000 lbs (2,267 kg). Check with the trailer
and towing equipment manufacturers to
determine if they recommend the use of a
weight-distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may
affect the operation of trailer surge
brakes. If you are considering use of a
weight-distributing hitch system with a
surge brake-equipped trailer, check
with the surge brake, hitch or trailer
manufacturer to determine if and how
this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system. General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level sur-
face. With the ignition switch in the ON
position and the doors closed, allow
the vehicle to stand for several min-
utes so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the
front bumper height is within 0 - .5
inches (0 - 13 mm) of the reference
height measured in step 2. The rear
bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distribut-
ing hitch so the rear of the bumper is
no higher than the measured refer-
ence height when the trailer is at-
tached. If the rear bumper is higher
than the measured reference height
when loaded, the vehicle may handle
unpredictably which could cause a
loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.

Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buf-
feting caused by other vehicles can affect
trailer handling. Sway control devices
may be used to help control these affects.
If you choose to use one, contact a
reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work
with the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the
trailer’s brake system. Follow the instruc-
tions provided by the manufacturer for
installing and using the sway control
device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
2,000 lb (907 kg).
Tire pressures
.When towing a trailer, inflate the
vehicle tires to the recom-
mended cold tire pressure indi-
cated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
. Trailer tire condition, size, load
rating and proper inflation pres-
sure should be in accordance
with the trailer and tire manu-
facturers’ specifications. Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains
should be crossed and should be at-
tached to the hitch, not to the vehicle
bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough
slack in the chains to permit turning
corners.
Trailer lights (if so equipped)
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle elec-
trical system, a commercially avail-
able power-type module/converter
must be used to provide power for
all trailer lighting. This unit uses the
vehicle battery as a direct power
source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight
and turn signal circuits as a signal
source. The module/converter must
draw no more than 15 milliamps
from the stop and tail lamp circuits.
Using a module/converter that ex-
ceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical
system. See a reputable trailer retai-
ler to obtain the proper equipment
and to have it installed. Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN
dealer or reputable trailer retailer.
Pre-towing tips
.
Be certain your vehicle maintains a
level position when a loaded or un-
loaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive
the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-
up or nose-down condition; check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn
suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.
. Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
. Keep the cargo load as low as possible
in the trailer to keep the trailer center
of gravity low.
. Load the trailer so approximately 60%
of the trailer load is in the front half
and 40% is in the back half. Also make
sure the load is balanced side to side.
. Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light op-
eration, and trailer wheel lug nuts
every time you attach a trailer to the
vehicle.
. Be certain your rearview mirrors con-
form to all federal, state or local
regulations. If not, install any mirrors
required for towing before driving the
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vehicle.
. Determine the overall height of the
vehicle and trailer so the required
clearance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understand-
ing of the vehicle’s behavior, you should
practice turning, stopping and backing up
in an area which is free from traffic.
Steering stability, and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a
pin or lock to prevent the coupler from
inadvertently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or
stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moder-
ate speed. Some states or provinces
have specific speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand.
Move your hand in the direction in
which you want the trailer to go. Make
small corrections and back up slowly.
If possible, have someone guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if
you must do so:CAUTION
If you push the park button to
engage the P (Park) position before
blocking the wheels and applying
the parking brake, transmission da-
mage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until
the blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Push the park button to engage the P (Park) position.
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine. 3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and
trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce
your speed and shift to a lower gear.
Avoid long or repeated use of the
brakes when descending a hill, as this
reduces their effectiveness and could
cause overheating. Shifting to a lower
gear instead provides “engine braking”
and reduces the need to brake as
frequently.
. If the engine coolant temperature
rises to a high temperature, see “If
your vehicle overheats” (P.6-13).
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s
first 500 miles (800 km).
. For the first 500 miles (800 km) that
you do tow, do not drive over 50 MPH
(80 km/h).

You may notify NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notifying
NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may request that NISSAN con-
duct a recall campaign. However,
Transport Canada cannot become
involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
You may contact Transport Cana-
da’s Defect Investigations and Re-
calls Division toll free at 1-800-333-
0510. You may also report safety
defects online at: https://
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng
(English speakers) or https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers).
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be ob-
tained from Transport Canada’s
Road Safety Information Centre at
1-800-333-0371 or online at www.
tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiterou-
tiere (French speakers).
To notify NISSAN of any safety
concerns please contact our Con-
sumer Information Centre toll free
at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) should never be tested
using a two wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing),
or similar equipment. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynam-
ometer. Using the wrong test equip-
ment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas or provinces, your vehicle may be
required to be in what is called the “ready
condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition”
can be obtained by ordinary usage of
the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is
repaired or the battery is disconnected,
the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready
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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................... 5-156
Active Ride Control ................................................. 5-160
Adjustable luggage floor ....................................... 2-72
Advanced Air Bag System .................................... 1-52
Air bag systemAdvanced Air Bag System ............................. 1-52
Driver and front passengersupplemental knee air bag system...... 1-61
Front and rear seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air
bag system................................................................ 1-63
Front central seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air
bag system................................................................ 1-63
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-54
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-63
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-66
Air bag warning light................................. 1-66, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-27
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-38
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations............. 4-38
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and oil recommendations ............................. 10-7
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-51
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-11
Alert Rear Door Alert....................................................... 2-65 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (See
Intelligent 4x4)............................................................ 5-151
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-39
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-156
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-17
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2
Interior appearance care................................... 7-4
Armrest ........................................................................\
............ 1-9
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-22
AUTO mode...................................................................... 5-32
Automatic Door locks...................................................................... 3-7
Automatic air conditioner
and heater ......................................................... 4-32, 4-35
Automatic brake hold .............................................. 5-28
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system OFF warning light .................................... 2-17
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection system.............. 5-122
Automatic moonroof and sunshade ........... 2-83
Average fuel consumption................................... 2-44
Average speed ............................................................... 2-44
Avoiding collision and rollover.......................... 5-10
AWD (See Intelligent 4x4)................................... 5-151
B
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ..... 8-20
Battery saver system......................................... 2-61
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..................................... 5-57
Booster seats.................................................................. 1-42 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............ 5-156
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ....................................................... 5-155
Electronic parking brake system
warning light ............................................................ 2-18
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-25
Warning light............................................................ 2-14
Break-in schedule .................................................... 5-149
Brightness control Instrument panel .................................................. 2-11
Bulb check/instrument panel............................ 2-14
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-22
C
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-3
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-39
Card holder....................................................................... 2-77
Cargo cover ..................................................................... 2-77
Cargo light ........................................................................\
2-87
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-6
Charger USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector............................................ 2-67
Wireless charger .................................................... 2-68
Chassis control........................................................... 5-160
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-23 Booster seats........................................................... 1-42
LATCH system ......................................................... 1-25
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-23
Child safety....................................................................... 1-20
Child safety rear door lock ...................................... 3-7

Other lights....................................................................... 2-21
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-47
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-34
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-13
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information..................................................... 10-31
P
Panic alarm....................................................................... 3-17
ParkingBrake break-in .................................................... 5-155
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-25
Parking on hills................................................... 5-153
Parking Aids ..................................................................... 5-34
Parking brake Electronic parking brake warning
light........................................................................\
.......... 2-15
Power Electric power steering................................ 5-154
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-5
Power outlet............................................................. 2-66
Power windows ..................................................... 2-79
PR25DD engine model................................................ 8-3
Precautions Braking precautions....................................... 5-155
Child restraints ....................................................... 1-23
Driving safety ........................................................... 5-12
Maintenance................................................................ 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving ....... 5-10
Seat belt usage ...................................................... 1-13
SRS ........................................................................\
........... 1-46
When starting and driving................................ 5-5
ProPILOT Assist ............................................................. 5-84
ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link .......................... 5-84 Speed Adjust by Route ................................ 5-105
Speed Limit Assist............................................ 5-102 Push starting................................................................\
... 6-13
Push-button ignition switch............................... 5-14
R
RAB system ................................................................... 5-143
Rapid air pressure loss............................................ 5-11
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
... 10-29
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ....................... 5-143
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
OFF warning light........................................................ 2-20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)......................... 5-76
Rear Door Alert.............................................................. 2-65
Rear door lock, Child safety rear
door lock ........................................................................\
........ 3-7
Rear Driving Aids.......................................................... 5-34
Rear personal lights .................................................. 2-86
Rear seats........................................................................\
...... 1-7
Rear Sonar System (RSS).................................... 5-168
Rear sunshade............................................................... 3-32
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................................... 2-55
Rear window wiper and washer switch .... 2-53
RearView Monitor............................................................ 4-2
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 10-30
Registering in another country........................ 10-9
Remote engine start................................................. 3-19
Remote keyless entry function, For
Intelligent Key system ............................................. 3-15
Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-28
Road Assistance ............................................................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
........ 5-10
Roof rack ........................................................................\
.... 2-78
Room lights ...................................................................... 2-86
S
Safety
Child seat belts....................................................... 1-20
Reporting safety defects ............................ 10-28
Towing safety...................................................... 10-21
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-5
Front seats.................................................................... 1-4
Seat belt(s) Child safety................................................................ 1-20
Infants.................................................................\
........... 1-21
Injured persons ...................................................... 1-16
Larger children ....................................................... 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage................ 1-13
Pregnant women.................................................. 1-16
Seat belt cleaning ................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders............................................. 1-19
Seat belt hook......................................................... 1-19
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-20
Seat belt warning light and
chime............................................................... 1-15, 2-16
Seat belts .................................................................... 1-13
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-65
Shoulder belt height adjustment ............ 1-18
Small children .......................................................... 1-21
Three-point type with retractor ............... 1-16
Seat(s) Heated seats ............................................................ 2-63
Memory seat ............................................................ 3-36
Seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-3
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ................. 2-51
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................. 2-50
Servicing air conditioner........................................ 4-38
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Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-44
Troubleshooting guideDriver Assistance systems............................. 5-39
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-62
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-27
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector................................................... 2-67
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-36
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-87
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions and weights................................ 10-9
Identification number (VIN)........................... 10-9
Loading information ...................................... 10-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... 6-17
Security system...................................................... 2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system ........................................................ 5-157
Vehicle information display................................. 2-22 Settings........................................................................\
. 2-24
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ......................................................... 2-34
Ventilators ........................................................................\
. 4-26
W
Warning Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .............................. 5-57
Driver Assistance systems
troubleshooting guide...................................... 5-39 Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW).................................................. 5-132
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 5-46
Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning............................ 2-35
Rear Door Alert....................................................... 2-65
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-6, 6-3
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-22
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-13
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels...... 1-66
Warning light Air bag warning light.......................... 1-66, 2-16
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ............................................................ 2-17
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-14
Electric power steering
warning light ............................................................ 2-17
Electric shift control system
warning light ............................................................ 2-15
Electronic parking brake system
warning light ............................................................ 2-18
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-18
Seat belt warning light
and chime.................................................... 1-15, 2-16
Warranty, Emission control
system warranty ....................................................... 10-28
Washer switch Rear window wiper and
washer operation ................................................. 2-53
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
Washing........................................................................\
........... 7-2
Waxing ........................................................................\
.............. 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights)..... 10-9
Wheel/tire size ............................................................... 10-8 Wheels and tires ........................................................... 8-25
Care of wheels........................................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-3
Window washer fluid .................................................... 8-9
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 7-3
Power windows ..................................................... 2-79
Wiper Rear window wiper blade.............................. 8-17
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
Wiper blades ............................................................. 8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..................................... 2-52
Wireless charger ........................................................... 2-68
11-7