2008 NISSAN ROGUE roof

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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
terrain. Properly secure all cargo so
it will not be thrown forward and
cause injury to you or your passen-
gers.
.To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacityoftheroofrack(ifso
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the
vehicle with tires larger than speci-
fied in this manual. This could cause
your vehicle to roll over.
.Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could
move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fin-
gers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.
.Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
.Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot.
.Lower your speed when encounter-
ing strong crosswinds. With a highercenter of gravity, your NISSAN 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 reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or un-
expected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle da-
mage or personal injury.
.Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing) , or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with
AWDbeforeitisplacedona
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehiclemovement 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 mod-
els)
.Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
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 cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
.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 imme-
Starting and driving
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length in (mm) 182.9 (4,645)
Overall width in (mm) 70.9 (1,800)
Overall height in (mm)65.3 (1,658)
66.3 (1,683)*
Front tread in (mm) 60.6 (1,540)
Rear tread in (mm) 61.0 (1,550)
Wheelbase in (mm)
105.9 (2,690)
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR)lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. or
C.M.V.S.S. certification
label on the driver’s
side center pillar. Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)
Front lb (kg)
Rear
lb (kg)
*: With roof rail
When planning to travel in another coun-
try,you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district,it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
STI0457
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATEThe vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
9-8
Technical and consumer information

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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system......................... 1-44
Aiming control, Headlights........................ 2-27
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system..................... 1-44
Front passenger air bag and status light.... 1-45
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.................. 1-48
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system......... 1-48
Air bag warning labels............................. 1-51
Air bag warning light....................... 1-51, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter.......................... 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation........................ 4-2
Air conditioner service........................... 4-5
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations............... 4-5, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter............................... 4-5
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system)..................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................... 5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light............. 2-12
Antenna............................................. 4-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care........................ 7-4Audible reminders................................. 2-18
Audio operation precautions........................ 4-6
Audio system......................................... 4-6
Steering wheel audio controls................ 4-23
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD)............... 4-20
Average fuel consumption........................... 2-7
Average speed....................................... 2-8
Avoiding collision and rollover...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate).......................... 3-20
Battery.............................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key.......... 8-22
Battery replacement, Keyfob.................. 8-21
Battery saver system.......................... 2-26
Before starting the engine........................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts)............................. 8-14
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System.......... 4-25
Booster seats...................................... 1-34
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).............. 5-26
Brake fluid...................................... 8-11
Brake system................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation....................... 5-17
Warning light................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule.................................. 5-20
Brightness control, Instrument panel............. 2-28
Bulb check/instrument panel...................... 2-11
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-24C
Cabin air filter........................................ 4-5
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................ 4-24
Cargo cover........................................ 2-37
Cargo light......................................... 2-46
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-2
CD care and cleaning............................. 4-22
Ceiling light......................................... 2-45
Child restraints..................................... 1-19
Booster seats .................................. 1-34
Installation using LATCH...................... 1-24
Installation using the seat belts............... 1-28
LATCH system................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints................ 1-19
Top tether strap................................ 1-22
Child safety......................................... 1-11
Child safety rear door lock.......................... 3-5
Chimes, Audible reminders....................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock............................................... 2-31
Coat hooks......................................... 2-38
Cold weather driving.............................. 5-29
Command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-30
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-20
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ................................ 4-15
Compass............................................. 2-8
Console box........................................ 2-35
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Lift gate lock................................... 3-20
Power door lock................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light............................. 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)).............. 5-3
Luggage floor box................................. 2-36
Luggage hooks..................................... 2-38
M
Maintenance
Battery.......................................... 8-13
General maintenance............................ 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle.............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-19
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).................. 2-17
Manual front seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-44
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system)............ 3-3
Meter, Trip computer................................ 2-7
Meters and gauges.................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control.............................................. 2-28
Mirror
Inside mirror.................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors................................ 3-25
Moonroof........................................... 2-42
N
New vehicle break-in.............................. 5-20NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System............. 2-20
O
Odometer............................................. 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display.................... 2-6
Outside mirrors.................................... 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch............................. 5-15
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information.......................................... 9-28
P
Panic alarm......................................... 3-17
Parking
Brake break-in.................................. 5-26
Parking brake operation....................... 5-17
Parking on hills................................. 5-24
Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System...... 4-25
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-24
Power
Electric power steering system............... 5-25
Front seat adjustment........................... 1-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet.................................... 2-32
Power windows................................ 2-40Precautions
Audio operation.................................. 4-6
Braking precautions........................... 5-25
Child restraints................................. 1-19
Cruise control.................................. 5-18
Driving safety..................................... 5-6
Maintenance...................................... 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving............. 5-5
Seat belt usage .................................. 1-9
Supplemental restraint system................ 1-38
When starting and driving....................... 5-2
Push starting....................................... 6-10
R
Radio................................................. 4-6
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-24
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer......................................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player........................................... 4-13
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-23
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test.................................................. 9-26
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........ 3-5
Rear power point .................................. 2-32
Rear seats............................................ 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch............................................... 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch.......... 2-23
Recorders, Event data............................. 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country........ 9-8
Remote keyless entry system....................... 3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)............... 9-26
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Rollover............................................... 5-5
Roof
Moonroof....................................... 2-43
Roof rack ....................................... 2-39
S
Safety
Child seat belts................................ 1-11
Reporting safety defects (US only)........... 9-26
Towing safety.................................. 9-20
Seat adjustment
Folding front passenger’s seat.................. 1-5
Front manual seat adjustment................... 1-3
Front power seat adjustment................... 1-4
Front seats....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety..................................... 1-11
Infants........................................... 1-11
Injured persons................................. 1-12
Larger children................................. 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-9
Pregnant women............................... 1-12
Rear center seat belt.......................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning............................... 7-5
Seat belt extenders............................ 1-18
Seat belt hooks................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-19
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-15
Seat belts........................................ 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners................. 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment.............. 1-15
Small children.................................. 1-12
Three-point type............................... 1-13Seat(s)
Heated seats................................... 2-30
Seats.............................................. 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start.............................. 2-20
Security system, Vehicle security system........ 2-19
Selector lever, Shift lock release................. 5-16
Servicing air conditioner............................. 4-5
Shift lock release, Transmission.................. 5-16
Shifting
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) . . . 5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment.................. 1-15
Spare tire...................................... 8-39, 9-7
Spark plugs........................................ 8-15
Speedometer......................................... 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine.................... 5-11
Jump starting..................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Push starting................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................ 5-11
Status light, Front passenger air bag............ 1-45
Steering
Electric power steering system............... 5-25
Steering lock................................... 5-10
Steering wheel switch for audio controls.... 4-23
Tilting steering wheel.......................... 3-23
Storage............................................. 2-33
Sun visors.......................................... 3-23
Sunglasses holder................................. 2-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels............. 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light....... 1-51, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-38Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................... 1-38
Switch
Audio control steering wheel switch......... 4-23
Fog light switch................................ 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch................ 2-29
Headlight aiming control...................... 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-26
Ignition switch.................................... 5-8
Overdrive OFF switch......................... 5-15
Power door lock switch......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch.............................. 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-31
T
Tachometer........................................... 2-5
Temperature display................................. 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge................................... 2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-20
Three-way catalyst................................... 5-2
Tilting steering wheel.............................. 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light................................................. 2-14
Tires
Flat tire............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system.............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label........... 8-31
Tire and Loading Information label........... 9-10
Tire chains...................................... 8-36
Tire dressing..................................... 7-3
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 25