2008 NISSAN ROGUE Owners Manual

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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
SIC3506
UTILITY HOOKTo use the utility hook on the seatback, pull it.
CAUTION
.Do not apply a total load of more
than 6 lb (3 kg) to the hook.
.Do not use the utility hook to pull
the seatback to the upright and
locked position. Doing so will cause
the utility hook to break.
SIC3549
ROOF RACK (if so equipped)Secure the crossbars to the roof rail before
loading. The crossbars are available from a
NISSAN dealer.
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 99 lb (45 kg) . Be
careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and
rear) . The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (lo-
cated on the driver’s door pillar). For more
information regarding GVWR and GAWR, see
“VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION” in the “9.
Technical and consumer information” section.
WARNING
.Drive extra carefully when the vehi-
cle is loaded at or near the cargo
carrying capacity, especially if the
significant portion of that load is
carried on the roof rack.
.Heavy loading of the roof rack has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sud-
den or unusual handling maneuvers.
.Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
.Do not exceed maximum roof rack
load weight capacity.
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roof
rack from the ground, use a ladder or
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stool.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the win-
dow lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or front passenger’s
door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
SIC3507
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)1. Window lock button
2. Driver side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Front passenger side window
5. Rear right passenger side windowTo open or close the window, push down
*A
or
pull up
*B
the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Locking passengers’ windowsWhen the lock button
*C
is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
WINDOWS
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Push it in again to cancel.
SIC3508
Passenger side power window switchThe passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it.
SIC3509
Automatic operation (if so equipped)The automatic operation is available for the
switch that has an
mark on its surface.
Type A: To fully open or close the window, push
down or pull up the switch to the second detent
and release it; the switch need not be held. The
window will automatically open or close all the
way. To stop the window, just push or lift the
switch in the opposite direction.
Type B: To fully open the window, push down
the switch to the second detent and release it;
the switch need not be held. The window will
automatically open all the way. To stop the
window, just lift the switch. To fully close the
window, push and hold the switch.
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A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.Auto-reverse function (if so equipped)
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned
to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
If the windows do not close automaticallyIf the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power
window system.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window more than halfway by
operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to
close the window, and then hold the switch
more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate
the window by the automatic function to
confirm the initialization is complete.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
.In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
.Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
.Do not place any heavy object on
the moonroof or surrounding area.AUTOMATIC MOONROOFThe moonroof only operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof is operational for about
45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is turned
to the OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
passenger’s door is opened during this period ofMOONROOF (if so equipped)
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about 45 seconds, power to the moonroof is
canceled.SunshadeThe sunshade will open automatically when the
moonroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.
SIC3510
Sliding the moonroofTo fully open or close the moonroof, push the
switch toward
*1
or
*2
and release
it; it need not be held. The roof will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the roof, push
the switch in any direction while it is opening or
closing.
Tilting the moonroofTo tilt up, first close the moonroof by pushing the
switch toward
*2. Push the switch toward
*2
again and release it; it need not be
held. To tilt down the moonroof, push the switch
toward*1.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
moonroof.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the moonroof when it is closing, the moonroof
will be immediately opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed automatically
when the auto reverse function activates due to
a malfunction, push and hold the switch toward
*2.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
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If the moonroof does not operateIf the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize the
moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by
repeatedly pushing the switch toward
*2.
2. Push and hold the switch toward
*2
to tilt the moonroof up.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the
moonroof moves slightly up and down.
4. Push and hold the switch toward
*1
to fully tilt the moonroof down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch operates
normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly after
performing the procedure above, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
SIC3511
MAP LIGHTSPush the light lens to turn the map light on or off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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SIC3512
The map light control switch has three positions:
ON
*1, DOOR
*2
and OFF
*3.
The light
*4
(if so equipped) will illuminate
when the headlight switch is turned to the
or
position.
ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
map lights will illuminate.
DOOR positionWhen the switch is in the DOOR position
*2,
the map lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
.ignition switch is turned to the LOCKposition
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.doors are unlocked by pushing the unlock
button
(on the keyfob or Intelligent Key)
or the request switch (Intelligent Key system
equipped model) , with the ignition switch in
the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*3, the
map lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
SIC3513
CEILING LIGHTThe ceiling light switch has three positions: ON,
DOOR and OFF.ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
ceiling light will illuminate.
DOOR positionWhen the switch is in the DOOR position
*2,
the ceiling light will illuminate under the following
conditions:
.ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
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.doors are unlocked by pushing the unlock
button
(on the keyfob or Intelligent Key)
or the request switch (Intelligent Key system
equipped model) , with the ignition switch in
the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The light will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*3, the
ceiling light will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
SIC2064
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
SIC2131A
When the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
light illuminates while the lift gate is opened.
When the lift gate is closed, the light will turn off.
When the switch is in the OFF position
*2, the
light will turn off.
The light will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS (if so
equipped)CARGO LIGHT (if so equipped)
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