traction control NISSAN ROGUE 2021 Owner´s Manual

2-20Instruments and controls
is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission
control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decel- eration.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is re-
commended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel econ- omy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-22).
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system OFF warning light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It
turns off after the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is turned off in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB
system is on, it may indicate that the
system is unavailable. For additional in-
formation, see “Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB)” (P.5-143).
Slip indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the slip indicator light illumi-
nates and then turns off.
The light will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the
traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road sur-
face may be slippery.
If the light illuminates while the VDC
system is on, this light alerts the driver
to the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe
mode is operating, for example the VDC
system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-157)
of this manual.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
The light comes on when the VDC is
turned OFF. This indicates that the VDC
system and traction control system are
not operating.

.Before operating the vehicle, en-
sure that the driver and all pas-
sengers have their seat belts
fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats
in place as the floor may became
hot.
. Lower your speed when encoun-
tering strong crosswinds. With a
higher center of gravity, your
vehicle is more affected by strong
side winds. Slower speeds ensure
better vehicle control.
. Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires,
even with AWD engaged.
. For AWD equipped vehicles, do
not attempt to raise two wheels
off the ground and shift the
transmission to any drive or re-
verse position with the engine
running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel
dynamometer (such as the dy-
namometers 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 dynam-
ometer. 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.
. When a wheel is off the ground
due to an unlevel surface, do not
spin the wheel excessively (AWD
model).
. Accelerating quickly, sharp steer-
ing maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turning maneuvers, particularly
at high speeds. Your vehicle has
a higher center of gravity than a
conventional passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger cars.
Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover acci-
dent. .
Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Install
traction devices on the front
wheels when driving on slippery
roads and drive carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes im-
mediately after driving in mud or
water. See “Brake system” (P.5-
155) for wet brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on
steep hills. If you get out of the
vehicle and it rolls forward, back-
ward 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 the maintenance
schedule shown in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section.
. Spinning the front wheels on
slippery surfaces may cause the
AWD warning message to display
and the AWD system to automa-
tically switch from the AWD mode
to the 2WD mode. This could
reduce traction. Be especially
careful when towing a trailer
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5-74Starting and driving
JVS0742XIllustration 10 - Entering from the side
Illustration 10: The I-BSI system will not
operate if your vehicle is on a lane marker
when another vehicle enters the detec-
tion zone. In this case only the BSW
system operates.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about
the same speed as your vehicle
when it enters the detection zone.
. I-BSI will not operate or will stop
operating and only a warning chime
will sound under the following con-
ditions. —
When the brake pedal is de-
pressed.
— When the vehicle is accelerated
during I-BSI system operation
— When steering quickly
— When the ICC, I-FCW or AEB warn-
ings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
— When the BSW system is turned
off.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
When any of the following messages
appear on the vehicle information display,
a chime will sound and the I-BSI system
will be turned off automatically.
. “Not Available Poor Road Conditions”:
When the VDC system (except traction
control system function) or ABS oper-
ates.
. “Currently not available”:
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the SNOW mode and the
OFF-ROAD mode is selected (AWD
models). .
“Unavailable High Cabin Temperature”:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sun-
light under high temperature condi-
tions (over approximately 104°F
(40°C)).
. “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”:
When side radar blockage is detected.
Turn off the I-BSI system and turn it on
again when the above conditions no
longer exist.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the I-BSI system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, the I-BSI
indicator illuminates and a chime will
sound, and the “Not Available System
Malfunction” warning message will ap-
pear in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and
push the park button to engage the P
(Park) position. Turn the engine off and
restart the engine. If the warning mes-
sage continues to appear, It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

down, the vehicle set speed is 20 MPH
(30 km/h).
NOTE:
When the I-LI and I-BSI systems are
enabled in the settings menu of the
vehicle information display, turning the
ProPILOT Assist system on will turn on
the I-LI and I-BSI systems at the same
time. If the I-LI system is disabled in the
settings menu, the I-LI system will
automatically be turned on when the
Steering Assist system is active. For
additional information, see “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-51), “Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-115)
and “Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
(I-BSI)” (P.5-65).
WAF0634X
When the SET- switch is pushed down
under the following conditions, the Pro-
PILOT Assist system cannot be set and
the vehicle set speed indicator
blinks
for approximately 2 seconds:
. When traveling below 20 MPH (30
km/h) and a vehicle ahead is not
detected
. When the shift lever is moved out of
the D (Drive) position or into the
manual shift mode
. When the parking brake is applied
. When the brakes are operated by the
driver
. When the VDC system is off. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-
157).
. When the VDC system (including the
traction control system) is activated
. When the SNOW mode or OFF-ROAD
mode is selected (AWD models)
. When a wheel is slipping
. When any door is open
. When the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened
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ICC system temporarily unavailable
The following are conditions in which the
ICC system may be temporarily unavail-
able. In these instances, the ICC system
may not cancel and may not be able to
maintain the selected following distance
from the vehicle ahead.
Condition A:
Under the following conditions, the ICC
system is automatically canceled. A chime
will sound and the system will not be able
to be set:
.Any door is open.
. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
. The vehicle ahead is not detected and
your vehicle is traveling below the
speed of 15 MPH (25 km/h). For
ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link
equipped vehicles on a limited access
freeway as identified in the navigation
map data, the ICC system cancels and
a warning chime sounds if your vehi-
cle is at a standstill for more than
approximately 3 seconds and a vehi-
cle is not detected ahead.
. Your vehicle has been stopped by the
ICC system for approximately 3 min-
utes or longer.
. The shift lever is moved out of the D
(Drive) position or into the manual
shift mode. .
The electronic parking brake is ap-
plied.
. The VDC system is turned off.
. The AEB applies harder braking
. VDC (including the traction control
system) operates.
. The SNOW mode or OFF-ROAD mode
is selected (AWD models).
. A wheel slips.
. When the front radar is impaired due
to dirt or an other obstruction block-
ing the radar sensor.
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted.
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the system off using
the ProPILOT Assist switch. Turn the
ProPILOT Assist system back on to use
the system.
NOTE:
When the ICC system is canceled under
any of the following conditions at a
standstill, the electronic parking brake
is automatically activated:
. Any door is open.
. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
. Your vehicle has been stopped by
the ICC system for approximately 3
minutes or longer. .
The shift lever is moved out of the D
(Drive) position or into the manual
shift mode.
. The VDC system is turned off.
. When the front radar is impaired due
to dirt or an other obstruction block-
ing the radar sensor.
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted.
Condition B:
When there is inclement weather (rain,
fog, snow, etc.) blocking the front radar
sensor, the ICC system will automatically
be canceled, the chime will sound and the
“Forward Driving Aids temporarily dis-
abled Front Sensor blocked” warning
message will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Action to take:
When the above condition is no longer
present, the warning message will no
longer be available in the vehicle informa-
tion display and the system will operate
normally. If the warning message con-
tinues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Condition C:
When the radar sensor on the front of the
vehicle is covered with dirt or is ob-

WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the I-
DA system could result in serious
injury or death.
.The I–DA system is only a warning
to inform the driver of a potential
lack of driver attention or drowsi-
ness. It will not steer the vehicle
or prevent loss of control.
. The I–DA system does not detect
and provide an alert of the dri-
ver’s lack of attention or fatigue
in every situation.
. It is the driver’s responsibility to:
— Stay alert.
— Drive safely.
— Keep the vehicle in the travel- ing lane.
— Be in control of the vehicle at all times.
— Avoid driving when tired.
— Avoid distractions (texting, etc). The I–DA system helps alert the driver if
the system detects a lack of attention or
driving fatigue.
The system monitors driving style and
steering behavior over a period of time,
and it detects changes from the normal
pattern. If the system detects that driver
attention is decreasing over a period of
time, the system uses audible and visual
warnings to suggest that the driver take a
break.
WAF0641XExample
I-DA SYSTEM OPERATION
If the system detects driver fatigue or that
driver attention is decreasing, the mes-
sage “Take a Break?” appears in the
vehicle information display and a chime
sounds when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 37 MPH (60 km/h).
The system continuously monitors driver
attention and can provide multiple warn-
ings per trip.
The system resets and starts reassessing
driving style and steering behavior when
the ignition switch is cycled from the ON
to the OFF position and back to the ON
position.
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INTELLIGENT DRIVER ALERTNESS (I-DA)

— Vehicle speeds lower than 37mph (60 km/h).
— Short lapses of attention.
— Instantaneous distractions such as dropping an object.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the I–DA system malfunctions, the
“Driver Attention Alert Malfunction” warn-
ing message will appear in the vehicle
information display and the function will
be stopped automatically.
Action to take
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place
the vehicle in P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
warning message continues to appear,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the
RAB system could result in serious
injury or death.
. The RAB system is a supplemen-
tal aid to the driver. It is not a
replacement for proper driving
procedures. Always use the side
and rear mirrors and turn and
look in the direction you will
move before and while backing
up. Never rely solely on the RAB
system. It is the driver’s respon-
sibility to stay alert, drive safely,
and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.
. There is a limitation to the RAB
system capability. The RAB sys-
tem is not effective in all situa-
tions.
The RAB system can assist the driver
when the vehicle is backing up and
approaching objects directly behind the
vehicle.
WAF0647XModels with 4 sonar sensors
WAF0536XModels with 6 sonar sensors
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REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB)

tion, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during
the self-test or while driving, have the
vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The 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. How-
ever, the pulsation may indicate that road
conditions are hazardous and extra care
is required while driving.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under
certain driving conditions, the VDC sys-
tem helps to perform the following func-
tions.
.
Controls brake pressure to reduce
wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine
output to reduce drive wheel slip
based on vehicle speed (traction con-
trol function).
. Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle
in the following conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not
follow the steered path despite
increased steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving condi-
tions).
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it
cannot prevent loss of vehicle control in
all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the slip
indicator light
in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following: .
The road may be slippery or the
system may determine some action
is required to help keep the vehicle on
the steered path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise or vibration
from under the hood. This is normal
and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
slip indicator light
illuminates in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off.
The vehicle information display is used to
turn off the VDC system. The VDC off
indicator
illuminates to indicate the
VDC system is off. When the VDC system
is turned off, the VDC system still oper-
ates to prevent one drive wheel from
slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The slip indicator
light
flashes if this occurs. All other
VDC functions are off, and the slip in-
dicator light
will not flash. The VDC
system is automatically reset to on when
the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
See “Slip indicator light” (P.2-20) and
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light” (P.2-20).
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM

TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. 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. It is recommended you 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” (P.8-32) of this manual.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model
If you install snow tires, they must also be
the same size, brand, construction and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following
items be carried in the vehicle during
winter:
.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the win-
dows and wiper blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snow-drifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
.Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing
rain), very cold snow or ice can be
slick and very hard to drive on.
The vehicle will have much less
traction or “grip” under these
conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded. .
Whatever the condition, drive
with caution. Accelerate and slow
down with care. If accelerating or
downshifting too fast, the drive
wheels will lose even more trac-
tion.
. Allow more stopping distance
under these conditions. Braking
should be started sooner than on
dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare
ice). These may appear on an
otherwise clear road in shaded
areas. If a patch of ice is seen
ahead, brake before reaching it.
Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous ex-
haust gases under your vehicle.
Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehi-
cle.
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8-32Do-it-yourself
.For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
. Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference be-
tween tires on the front and rear
axles which can cause the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system to
malfunction resulting in personal
injury or death, excessive tire
wear and may damage the trans-
mission, transfer case and differ-
ential gears.
All season tires
NISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all
year, including snowy and icy road con-
ditions. All Season tires are identified by
ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow)
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have
better snow traction than All Season tires
and may be more appropriate in some
areas.
Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
on dry roads. Summer tire performance is
substantially reduced in snow and ice.
Summer tires do not have the tire trac-
tion rating M&S on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions, NISSAN recom-
mends the use of SNOW tires or ALL
SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load
rating to the original equipment tires. If
you do not, it can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower
speed ratings than factory equipped tires
and may not match the potential max-
imum vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
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 sur-
faces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
WARNING
If tire chains are used with this
vehicle, they must allow sufficient
clearance between the tire and the
closest vehicle suspension or body
component. Failure to use the cor-
rect chains, or not properly installing
chains, can damage the brakes, sus-
pension or other vehicle parts and
cause a crash in which a person
could be seriously injured or killed.
NISSAN recommends using the fol-
lowing chains, or equivalent.
.
PEERLESS SUPER Z6 SZ-429
Use of tire chains may be prohibited
according to location. Check the local
laws before installing tire chains. When
installing tire chains, make sure they are
the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to
the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.
Use only SAE Class S chains. Class “S”
chains are used on vehicles with re-