power steering NISSAN ROGUE SELECT 2015 2.G Owners Manual

0-6Illustrated table of contents
JVC0578X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-7)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch(P.2-29)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)* — Audio control* (P.4-37)
— Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System con-
trol* (P.4-40) 4. Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-31)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-41)
— Electric power steering system (P.5-24)
5. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches* (P.5-17) 7. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-27)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-7)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
10. Audio system (P.4-12)
— Clock (P.4-22, P.4-30)
— RearView Monitor* (P.4-2)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-41)
12. Outside remote mirror control switch (P.3-14)
13. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (P.5-20)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
15. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-31, P.5-27)
16. Hood release handle (P.3-9)
17. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-13)
18. Parking brake (P.5-16)
19. Ignition switch (P.5-9)
20. Sport mode switch (P.5-14)
21. Power outlet (P.2-31)
22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-8)
23 Shift lever (P.5-12)
24. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-48)
25. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-29)
26. Glove box (P.2-34)
*: if so equipped
INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so
equipped) 2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
2-10
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-11
Electric power steering warning
light2-11
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
Low fuel warning light
2-12
Low tire pressure warning light2-12
Master warning light2-13
Seat belt warning light2-13
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
2-14Indicator
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models) (if
so equipped) 2-14
Exterior light indicator
2-14
Front passenger air bag status
light2-15
High beam indicator light
2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Overdrive off indicator light
2-16
Security indicator light2-16
SPORT mode indicator light2-16
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-16
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

JVC0578X
1. Side ventilator
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (ifso equipped)
— Audio control
— Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone system con-
trol 4. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
5. Meters and gauges
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
7. Wiper and washer switch 8. Center ventilator
9. Hazard warning flasher switch
10. Audio system
— Clock
— RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
12. Outside remote mirror control switch
13. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch (if so equipped)
14. Fuse box cover
15. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
16. Hood release handle
17. Tilting steering wheel lever
18. Parking brake
19. Ignition switch
20. Sport mode switch
21. Power outlet
22. Heater/air conditioner control
23. Shift lever
24. Front passenger air bag status light
25. Rear window defroster switch
26. Glove box
Instruments and controls2-3
INSTRUMENT PANEL

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models) (if so equipped)Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightSeat belt warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSPORT mode indicator light
Electric power steering warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models) (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightExterior light indicatorVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Instruments and controls2-9
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-25).)
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light illuminates while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-11) .)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
(P.2-10) .)
WARNING
.
Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electric power steering warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the electric
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering system is
operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Instruments and controls2-11

2-12Instruments and controls
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
See “Electric power steering system” (P.5-24) .
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-9).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Low fuel warning light
This light illuminates when the fuel in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the 0
position.
There will be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel gauge
reaches E.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is turned ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also appears
in the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears
for a period of time each time the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” (P.2-17) , “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P.5-3) and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-2) .
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
turned ON. The light will remain on after 1
minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-3) .

SIC3404
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
SSD1153
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator light will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-27) .)
SIC3492Instrument panel
SIC3493Center console
Instruments and controls2-31
HORN VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHPOWER OUTLET

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
...................... 3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys ................... 3-2
Doors ........................................................................\
.................... 3-3
Locking with key .................................................................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob .......................................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch ............................ 3-4
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-5
Remote keyless entry system ................................................ 3-5 How to use remote keyless entry system ..................... 3-6
Hood ........................................................................\
..................... 3-9 Lift gate ........................................................................\
............ 3-10
Lift gate release .............................................................. 3-10
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
3-11
Opening the fuel-filler door ......................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler cap .................................................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ....................................................................... 3-13
Tilt operation ................................................................... 3-13
Sun visors ........................................................................\
........ 3-13
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.............. 3-14 Inside mirror ..................................................................... 3-14
Outside mirrors ............................................................... 3-14
Vanity mirror ..................................................................... 3-15

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .......... 5-6
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-7
Driving safety precautions ................................................. 5-7
Ignition switch ........................................................................\
.... 5-9 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................... 5-9
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-10
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-10
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-11
Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-12 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-12
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-16
Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................................... 5-17 Precautions on cruise control ....................................... 5-17
Cruise control operations ............................................... 5-18 Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-19
Fuel efficient driving tips ..................................................... 5-19
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations ..... 5-21
AWD warning light ........................................................ 5-22
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-23
Electric power steering system ......................................... 5-24
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-25 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in .................................................. 5-25
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-25
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-27
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-28 Freeing a frozen door lock ........................................... 5-28
Anti-freeze ........................................................................\
5-28
Battery ........................................................................\
....... 5-28
Draining of coolant water ............................................. 5-28
Tire equipment ................................................................ 5-29
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-29
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-29

5-24Starting and driving
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling intotraffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
.HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:*1
Turn the wheels into the curb and move
the vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
.HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:*2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
.HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NOCURB:
*3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
WARNING
.If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
. When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the
engine running, the power assist for
the steering will cease operation.
You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate.
The electric power steering system is designed
to provide power assist while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent
overheating of the electric power steering
system and protect it from getting damaged.
While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When the
temperature of the electric power steering
system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the electric
power steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel
is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “Electric
power steering warning light” (P.2-11) .)
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist for the steering will cease operation. You
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
greater steering effort is needed, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM