2008 NISSAN ROGUE jump start

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diately after driving in mud or water.
See “BRAKE SYSTEM” later in this
section for wet brakes.
.Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.
.Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
.Spinning the front wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning light to flash and the AWD
system to automatically switch from
the AWD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer.
(AWD models)
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without taking the key out from
your pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key
system operation.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehi-
cle.
.Never leave the Intelligent Key in-
side the vehicle when you leave thevehicle.
.If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position and if the
steering lock is engaged, the steer-
ing wheel cannot be moved. Charge
the battery as soon as possible. See
“JUMP STARTING” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.IGNITION SWITCH
5-8
Starting and driving

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6 In case of emergency
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Flat tire............................................................ 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 6-2
Changing a flat tire ......................................... 6-2
Jump starting .................................................... 6-9
Push starting ................................................... 6-10 If your vehicle overheats.
.................................... 6-11
Towing your vehicle .......................................... 6-12
Towing recommended by NISSAN ................... 6-13
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ........... 6-15

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To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
WARNING
.If done incorrectly, jump starting
can lead to a battery explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage your vehicle.
.Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
.Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is
a corrosive sulfuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If
the fluid should come into contact
with anything, immediately flush the
contacted area with water.
.Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
.The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
.Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eyeprotectors (for example, goggles or
industrial safetyspectacles) and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.
.Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
.Your vehicle has an automatic en-
gine cooling fan. It could come on at
any time. Keep hands and other
objects away from it.
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle*B, position the two vehicles (
*A
and
*B)
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position. Switch off all
JUMP STARTING
In case of emergency
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unnecessary electrical systems (lights, hea-
ter, air conditioner, etc.) .
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped) . Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth to reduce explosion
hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
*1
?
*2
?
*3
?
*4).
For the vehicle equipped with Intelli-
gent Key system:
If the battery is discharged, the ignition
switch cannot be moved from the LOCK
position and, if the steering lock is
engaged, the steering wheel cannot be
moved. Connect the jumper cables to
the booster vehicle
*B
before turning
the ignition switch and disengaging the
steering lock.
CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative () to body
ground (for example, as illustrated) ,
not to the battery.
.Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any othermetal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*B
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
vehicle
*B
at about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle
*A
being jump
started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position
and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully discon-
nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable (
*4
?
*3
?
*2
?
*1).
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped) . Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.PUSH STARTING
6-10
In case of emergency

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-6
QR25DE engine ............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-8
Engine oil ......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ............................ 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ........ 8-11
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-12
Battery .......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting .............................................. 8-14
Drive belts ...................................................... 8-14
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-15 Air cleaner
...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-16
Cleaning .................................................... 8-16
Replacing ................................................... 8-17
Rear window wiper blade ................................... 8-18
Brakes ........................................................... 8-18
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-18
Brake pad wear indicators .............................. 8-18
Fuses ............................................................ 8-19
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-20
Battery replacement .......................................... 8-21
Keyfob ....................................................... 8-21
Intelligent Key battery .................................... 8-22
Lights ............................................................ 8-24
Headlights .................................................. 8-25
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-26
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-30
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
Types of tires .............................................. 8-35
Tire chains .................................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-37

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SDI1480C
1. Remove the cell plugs
*A
.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1
line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
*1
indicates
OK and the conditions
*2
needs more to
be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*A
.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see “JUMP
STARTING” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
SDI2090
1. Alternator
2. Water pump
3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate unex-
pectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or loose, have itDRIVE BELTS
8-14
Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Garage door opener, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver......................................... 2-47
Gas cap ............................................ 3-21
Gauge ................................................ 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-6
Odometer......................................... 2-4
Speedometer..................................... 2-4
Tachometer....................................... 2-5
Trip computer.................................... 2-7
General maintenance................................ 8-2
Glove box........................................... 2-35
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®........... 4-25
Hazard warning flasher switch.................... 2-29
Head restraints....................................... 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control.................................. 2-27
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-25
Headlight switch............................... 2-26
Xenon headlights.............................. 2-25
Heated seats....................................... 2-30
Heater
Engine block heater........................... 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation........... 4-2
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver................. 2-47
Hood release....................................... 3-19
Hook
Coat hooks..................................... 2-38
Luggage hook.................................. 2-38
Utility hook...................................... 2-39Horn ................................................ 2-30
I
Ignition switch........................................ 5-8
Key positions................................... 5-10
Immobilizer system................................. 2-20
In-cabin microfilter................................... 4-5
Indicator lights..................................... 2-16
Inside mirror........................................ 3-24
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................ 9-26
Instrument brightness control..................... 2-28
Instrument panel..................................... 2-2
Intelligent Key system............................... 3-8
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-14
Key operating range........................... 3-10
Key operation.................................. 3-11
P position selecting warning light............ 2-15
Interior light replacement.......................... 8-26
Interior lights....................................... 2-44
ISOFIX child restraint.............................. 1-21
J
Jump starting......................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system)................. 3-6
Keys................................................... 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.................... 3-8L
Labels
Air bag warning labels......................... 1-51
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Emission control information label............ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label........ 9-9
Tire and Loading Information label.... 8-31, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)............. 9-8
LATCH system ..................................... 1-21
License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11
Lift gate............................................. 3-20
Light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-51
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-24
Cargo light ..................................... 2-46
Ceiling light..................................... 2-45
Fog light switch................................ 2-29
Headlight switch............................... 2-26
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-25
Indicator lights................................. 2-16
Interior lights................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights............................. 2-46
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................................... 2-12
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-25
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-26
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information)................. 9-12
Lock
Door locks........................................ 3-4
Glove box lock................................. 2-35
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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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