2009 NISSAN ROGUE check engine light

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pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.Aftermarket fuel additivesNISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful
to the fuel system and engine.Octane rating tipsUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark knock
even when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark
knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the condi-
tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or enginedamage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.9-4
Technical and consumer information

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.Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
.Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
.Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
.Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
.Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
.Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
.When stopped in traffic for long periods oftime in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
.When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
.Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWINGTowing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
.Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward..DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
.DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
.For emergency towing procedures
refer to “TOWING RECOMMENDED
BY NISSAN” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) , an appropriate
vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
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A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing) , or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Turn the
ignition switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready”
condition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the “ready condi-
tion”. If you cannot or do not want to perform the
driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it
for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle points between the C and H (normal
operating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3
minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission
selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more
time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps. Do not stop the
engine until step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).................. 5-27
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.......................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................. 5-22
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light............. 2-12
Antenna............................................. 4-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................. 5-27
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
Automatic door locks................................ 3-5
Average fuel consumption........................... 2-7
Average speed....................................... 2-8
Avoiding collision and rollover...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate).......................... 3-21
Battery.............................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key.......... 8-22
Battery replacement, Keyfob.................. 8-21
Battery saver system.......................... 2-26
Keyfob battery replacement................... 8-21
Before starting the engine........................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts)............................. 8-14
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System.......... 4-25
Booster seats...................................... 1-34
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).............. 5-27
Brake fluid...................................... 8-11
Brake system................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation....................... 5-18
Warning light................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule.................................. 5-21
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.......................... 3-6
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.............................. 5-30
Command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-31
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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10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls......... 4-23
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Corrosion protection................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-37
Cruise control...................................... 5-19
Cup holders........................................ 2-33
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)...... 5-11, 5-13
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-27
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8
Door open warning light........................... 2-13
Drive belts.......................................... 8-14
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD)......................... 5-22
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-30
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission)............................ 5-11, 5-13
On-pavement and off-road driving............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Safety precautions............................... 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-21
Elapsed time ......................................... 2-8Electric power steering system................... 5-26
Electric power steering warning light............ 2-13
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Break-in schedule.............................. 5-21
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-5
Engine block heater........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR)..................... 9-28
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............ 9-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-29
Flat tire................................................ 6-2Flat towing.......................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid...................................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player............................................... 4-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer............................................. 4-17
Fog light switch.................................... 2-29
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light........ 1-45
Front power seat adjustment....................... 1-4
Front seat adjustment............................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints................... 1-8
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Distance to empty............................... 2-7
Fuel economy.................................. 5-21
Fuel octane rating................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap................................... 3-22
Fuel-filler door.................................. 3-22
Gauge ............................................ 2-6
Fuses............................................... 8-19
Fusible links........................................ 8-19
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10-4
Glove box lock................................. 2-35
Lift gate lock................................... 3-21
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
Luggage side box.................................. 2-36
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.................................... 3-25
Outside mirrors................................ 3-26
Moonroof........................................... 2-42N
New vehicle break-in.............................. 5-21
NISSAN 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.................................... 3-26
Overdrive OFF switch............................. 5-16
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.................................. 5-27
Parking brake operation....................... 5-18
Parking on hills................................. 5-25
Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System...... 4-25
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-24
Power
Electric power steering system............... 5-26
Front seat adjustment........................... 1-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4Power outlet.................................... 2-32
Power windows................................ 2-40
Precautions
Audio operation.................................. 4-6
Braking precautions........................... 5-26
Child restraints................................. 1-19
Cruise control.................................. 5-19
Driving safety..................................... 5-7
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.................................................. 9-27
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........ 3-6
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............................. 9-28
Registering your vehicle in another country........ 9-8
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