NISSAN ROGUE SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

not use the window washer re-
servoir tank to mix the washer
fluid concentrate and water.
If the windshield wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper
may stop moving to protect its motor. If
this occurs, turn the wiper switch to the
OFF position and remove the snow or
ice that is on and around the wiper
arms. In approximately 1 minute, turn
the switch on again to operate the
wiper.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer oper-
ates when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
Intermittent — intermittent operation can
be adjusted by turning the knob toward
(Slower) or(Faster). Also, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For
example, when the vehicle speed is high,
the intermittent operation speed will be
faster.)
Low — continuous low speed operation
High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever upto have one sweep
operation of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
After a short delay, the drip wipe function
will operate the wiper once more to clear
remaining windshield-washer fluid from
the windshield.
NOTE:
The Speed Dependent feature and Drip
Wipe feature may be disabled. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-19) in this sec-
tion.
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear
window glass and obscure your vi-
sion. Warm the rear window with the
defroster before you wash the rear
window.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 30 sec-
onds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the window
washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concen-
trates with water to the manu-
facturer’s recommended levels
before pouring the fluid into the
window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer re-
servoir tank to mix the washer
fluid concentrate and water.
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper
may stop moving to protect its motor. If
this occurs, turn the wiper switch to the
OFF position and remove the snow or
ice that is on and around the wiper
arms. In approximately 1 minute, turn
the switch on again to operate the
wiper.JVI0867X
The rear window wiper and washer
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.
Intermittent (INT) — intermittent opera-
tion (not adjustable)
Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-
tion
Push the switch forwardto operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH

Reverse Link feature:
When the windshield wiper switch is on,
moving the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position will operate the rear window
wiper.
NOTE:
The Reverse Link feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Wiper drip wipe system:
The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe
washer fluid that has dripped on the
windshield.
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Type B
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start
the engine and push the switch on. The
indicator light
will illuminate. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Type A:
WAC0411X
Type B:Rotate the switch to theposition, and
the front parking, tail, license plate, and
instrument panel lights will come on. The
Intelligent Auto Headlight system will be
set (Type B).
Rotate the switch to theposition, and
the headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
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Intelligent Auto Headlight system
Type A:
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system
allows the headlights to be set so they
turn on and off automatically.
To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on
and off.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system off, turn the switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can
turn on the headlights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on
automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is
operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
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Type B:
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system
allows the headlights to be set so they
turn on and off automatically.
To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
orposition.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on
and off.
To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system off, turn the switch to the
position.
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can
turn on the headlights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on
automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is
operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position when the parking brake is ap-
plied, the headlights remain off.
With the
position selected, the head-
lights turn off when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, or the parking
brake is applied. (The front parking, tail,
license plate, and instrument lights are
on.)
How to turn off all lights:
With the AUTO position selected, all lights
turn off when the engine is restarted after
the parking brake is applied.
NOTE:
When driving at night, the headlights
remain on and cannot be turned off.
When the vehicle is stopped, the head-
lights can be turned off when the head-
light switch is in the
position.
With the AUTO position selected (head-
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lights are on), the headlights will remain
on for 5 minutes when the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position and one of
the doors is opened.
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Be sure not to put anything on top of
the photo sensorlocated on the top
of the instrument panel. The photo
sensor controls the Intelligent Auto
Headlight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you place the ignition
switch in the OFF and open any door then
close all the doors. You can adjust the
period of the automatic headlights off
delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180 sec-
onds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds. For automatic headlights off delay
setting, see “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-23).

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Example
Headlight beam select
To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
light illuminates.
Pull the lever back to select the low beam.Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
High beam assist
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) and
above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle
when the headlight high beam is on, the
headlight will be switched to the low
beam automatically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving operation.
The driver should remain alert at
all times, ensure safe driving
practices and switch the high
beams and low beam manually
when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may
not switch automatically under
the following conditions. Switch
the high beam and low beam
manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle are turned off,
when the color of the light is
affected due to foreign mate-
rials on the lights, or when the
light beam is out of position.
— When there is a sudden, con- tinuous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a
road that has level differ-
ences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense
light towards the front of the
vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured
tire, being towed, etc.
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.The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may
change under the following situa-
tions.
— The brightness of the head-
lights of the oncoming vehicle
or leading vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and
the leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-
wheeled vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of cargo.
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Type A
WAC0414XType B
High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
orposition (Type B) and
push the lever forward(high beam
position). The high beam assist indicator
light in the meter will illuminate while the
headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light
does not illuminate in the above condi-
tion, it may indicate that the system is not
functioning properly. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 13 MPH (20 km/h), the
headlight remains the low beam.
To turn off the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
position or select the low beam position
by placing the lever in the neutral posi-
tion.

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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To keep the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including
transparent material) or install an
accessory near the ambient image
sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas
around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is
located on the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended
you contact a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
.
When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the lights
will automatically turn off within a
period of time after the ignition switch
has been placed in the OFF position.
. When the headlight switch remains in
the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will
turn on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF (if so equipped) or the
AUTO position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for extended periods of time even
if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-
tem
Type A:
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity
when the engine is started and the
parking brake released. The LED Daytime
Running Light (DRL) operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position or
in the
position. When you turn the
headlight switch to theposition for
full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not
illuminate. The LED DRL illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The LED
DRL will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the head-
light switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF
position.
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WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active,
tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so
could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
Type B:
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity
when the engine is started and the
parking brake released. The DRL operate
with the headlight switch in the AUTO
position or
position, the headlight
must be off. When you turn the headlight
switch to the
position for full illumi-
nation, the LED lights switch from LED
DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not
illuminate. The LED DRL illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The LED
DRL will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position or
the headlight turns on.
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Example
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold
the lever until the lane change is com-
pleted.
Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.