ECU NISSAN ROGUE SPECIAL EDITION 2013 Owners Manual

sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate
child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the
occupant classification sensor is designed to
operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restraints and to use the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode)
may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead
of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” earlier in
this section for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicleoccupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate in a
crash) , it could be that the child restraint or seat
belt is not being used properly. Make sure that
the child restraint is installed properly, the seat
belt is used properly and the occupant is
positioned properly. If the air bag status light is
not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. However, if the
seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-28
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-45
Aiming control, Headlights ...
........................................ 2-33
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-45
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-46
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-49
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...
............. 1-49
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-52
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-52, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-29
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-29, 9-6
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
............................................... 5-23
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...
........................ 2-9
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-68
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
....... 2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-4
Around view
TMmonitor ...
.............................................. 4-13
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-15
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-30
Audio setup ...
.................................................................... 4-5 Audio system
...
................................................................ 4-30
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-67
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-31
Automatic Air conditioner ...
....................................................... 4-27
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-6
Average speed (MPH or km/h) ...
............................... 2-23
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...
.......................................... 3-20
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ...
................ 8-23
Battery replacement, Keyfob ...
............................. 8-22
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-33
Keyfob battery replacement ...
............................... 8-22
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-15
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
................ 4-69
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-28
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-19
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-10
Break-in schedule ...
....................................................... 5-21
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-5
Instrument panel ...
...................................................... 2-7
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
..................................... 2-9
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-69
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-41
Cargo light ...
.................................................................... 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-66
Ceiling light ...
................................................................... 2-50
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-22
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-36
LATCH system ...
...................................................... 1-24
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-22
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-20
Child safety rear door lock ...
......................................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ...
...................................... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock ...
...................................................... 2-23, 4-44, 4-52
Clock (models with navigation system) ...
................... 4-7
Coat hooks ...
................................................................... 2-43
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
....................................... 4-46, 4-54, 4-61
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-40
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen with
navigation system ...
.......................................................... 4-2
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ...
............... 4-67
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-6

Seat belt(s)Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-20
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-21
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-13
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................ 1-10
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-13
Rear center seat belt ...
.......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-19
Seat belt hooks ...
.................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-19
Seat belt warning light ...
........................................ 2-12
Seat belts ...
............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-51
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...
...................... 1-15
Small children ...
........................................................ 1-21
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-13
Seat(s) Heated seats ...
......................................................... 2-35
Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-26
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-25
Selector lever, Shift lock release ...
............................ 5-18
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-29
Settings ...
.......................................................................... 2-23
Shift lock release Transmission ...
.......................................................... 5-18
SHIFT “P” warning ...
...................................................... 2-19
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................. 5-12, 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...
............................. 1-15
Sonar system ...
............................................................... 5-22
Spare tire ...
.............................................................. 8-40, 9-7
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-15 Sport mode switch
...
..................................................... 5-16
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-13
Jump starting ...
............................................................ 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Push starting ...
......................................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-13
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-46
Steering Electric power steering system ...
........................ 5-27
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ...
...... 4-67
Tilting steering wheel ...
.......................................... 3-23
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-38
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-24
Sunglasses holder ...
...................................................... 2-39
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-52, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-39
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-39
Switch All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch ...
................ 5-23
Audio control steering wheel switch ...
............... 4-67
Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-31
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
............................. 6-2
Headlight aiming control ...
.................................... 2-33
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Ignition switch ...
....................................................... 5-10
Overdrive OFF switch ...
......................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
.................................................... 2-30
Sport mode switch ...
.............................................. 5-16
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-36 System setup
...
................................................................. 4-6
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-5
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
........................................................ 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-26
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...
................................................. 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ...
.... 2-11
Tires Flat tire ...
....................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 5-3
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-32, 9-10
Tire chains ...
.............................................................. 8-37
Tire dressing ...
............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ...
......................................................... 8-31
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ...
............................................................ 8-38
Types of tires ...
......................................................... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ...
............................... 9-25
Wheel/tire size ...
......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ...
.................................................. 8-31
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ...
........................... 2-41
Touch screen ...
.................................................................. 4-3
Towing Flat towing ...
............................................................. 9-24
Tow truck towing ...
.................................................. 6-12
Towing safety ...
......................................................... 9-20
Trailer towing ...
......................................................... 9-16
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ...
................. 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 6-2
Traffic setup ...
.................................................................... 4-8
Trailer towing ...
................................................................ 9-16
10-5

TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................. 5-12, 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release ...
........ 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ...
.... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ...
..................................... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer ...
............................................................... 2-21
Turn signal switch ...
....................................................... 2-34
U
Underbody cleaning ...
..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...
...................................... 9-25
USB memory operation ...
................................. 4-55, 4-63
Utility hook ...
.................................................................... 2-43
V
Vanity mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-26
Vanity mirror lights ...
...................................................... 2-51
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ...
....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...
................................... 9-8
Information display ...
............................................... 2-16
Loading information ...
............................................. 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
.................. 6-14
Security system ...
.................................................... 2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...
.......... 5-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light ...
...... 2-13
Ventilators ...
...................................................................... 4-23 Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ...
............................................................ 4-75
W
Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
............................. 6-2
Lights ...
.......................................................................... 2-9
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
.................................................... 2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ...
................. 1-52
Warning light Air bag warning light ...
................................ 1-52, 2-13
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...
.................. 2-9
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ...
............................................................. 2-9
AWD warning light ...
.............................................. 5-25
Brake warning light ...
.............................................. 2-10
Electric power steering warning light ...
............. 2-10
Low fuel warning light ...
......................................... 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ...
........................ 2-11
Seat belt warning light ...
........................................ 2-12
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ...
....... 9-26
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
......... 2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............. 2-28
Washing ...
........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ...
............................................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ...
................. 9-8
Wheel/tire size ...
............................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ...
......................................................... 8-31
Care of wheels ...
........................................................ 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ...
......................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ...
................................................. 8-12 Window(s)
Cleaning ...
.................................................................... 7-3
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
.................... 2-28
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
......... 2-29
Rear window wiper blade ...
.................................. 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............. 2-28
Wiper blades ...
......................................................... 8-17
X
Xenon headlights ...
......................................................... 2-30
XM setup ...
......................................................................... 4-6

sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate
child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the
occupant classification sensor is designed to
operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restraints and to use the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode)
may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead
of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” earlier in
this section for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicleoccupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate in a
crash) , it could be that the child restraint or seat
belt is not being used properly. Make sure that
the child restraint is installed properly, the seat
belt is used properly and the occupant is
positioned properly. If the air bag status light is
not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. However, if the
seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light

Attaching rear center seat belt:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Always be sure the rear center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle are
attached. Disconnect only when folding down
the rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1.Pull out the connector tongue from the
retractor base
*1.
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the
retractor base
*2.
3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector buckle until it clicks
*3.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.

child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children. See
“Child restraints” later in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle
by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. See “Child restraints” later in this
section for more information.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental Restraint System”
later in this section.
INFANTSGUID-8B512B1F-1773-4C0A-92B9-DD6E7BC59681Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
mends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
SMALL CHILDRENGUID-1389650A-F101-451E-83E7-5ED25B7AA16DChildren that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
child restraint as long as possible up to the
height or weight limit of the child restraint.
Children who outgrow the height or weight limit
of the rear-facing child restraint and are at least
1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDRENGUID-7E131263-864D-4FCD-962F-582BD50C1E9BChildren should remain in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness until they reach the
maximum height or weight limit allowed by the
child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit
of the harness-equipped forward-facing child
restraint, NISSAN recommends that the child beplaced in a commercially available booster seat
to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit
properly, the booster seat should raise the child
so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
across the chest and the top, middle portion of
the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross
the neck or face and should not fall off the
shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly across
the lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen.
A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt
is no longer on or near the face and neck, and
the lap belt can be positioned properly across
the lower hips or upper thighs, use the seat belt
without the booster seat.

— Keep seatbacks as upright aspossible after fitting the child
restraint.
— Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri-
ate child restraint while in the
vehicle.
. When the child restraint is not in
use, keep it secured with the LATCH
system or a seat belt. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose objects can
injure occupants or damage the
vehicle.

concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
S35-D-110201-9895A1BD-E620-4124-903A-FD652172A3E7.Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (−) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.

concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
S35-D-110201-9895A1BD-E620-4124-903A-FD652172A3E7.Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (−) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.