2010 NISSAN ROGUE Owner´s Manual

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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “EXHAUST GAS (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the lift gate.
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To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the
opener switch
*A
. Pull up the lift gate to open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
— pushing the unlock button
on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
— pushing the lift gate request switch (if so equipped) .
— pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
— inserting the key into the driver’s door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice. To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
LIFT GATE
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Black plate (144,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
SPA2414
LIFT GATE RELEASEIf the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate witha suitable tool.
2. Move the lever toward the direction
*A
as
illustrated to open the lift gate.
Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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The Kro ¯
m models have unique front and rear
bumpers and exhaust pipes. These parts are
close to the ground and may be damaged if they
contact objects such as curbs, parking blocks,
etc.
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
possibility of damaging these parts
when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking garages
and driveways
. driving over speed bumps.
BUMPERS AND EXHAUST PIPES
(Kro¯
m models)
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
SPA2714
CAUTION
The approach and departure angles are
small. Reduce vehicle speed when the
vehicle approaches or leaves a steep
hill. Otherwise, the front bumper, rear
bumper or exhaust pipes may contact
the road surface and be damaged.
SPA2415
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORTo open the fuel-filler door, pull the left side of
the door.
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FUEL-FILLER CAPThe fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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Black plate (146,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten until the
fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tight-
en the fuel-filler cap properly may
cause the
malfunction indicator
light (MIL) to illuminate. If the
light illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN deal-
er.
For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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TILT OPERATIONPull the lock lever down
*1
and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
*2
to the desired
position.
Push the lock lever up
*3
securely to lock the
steering wheel in place. A clicking noise may be
heard when the lever is moved to the lock
position.
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1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to
the side
*2.
STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
SPA1792
INSIDE MIRRORAdjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
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Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
Automatic anti-glare typeThe inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
SPA2422
Type A:
When the system is turned on, the indicator light*A
will illuminate and excessive glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you will be
reduced.
Push the
switch
*B
to make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally and the indi-
cator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*C
or apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensors, resulting in improper
operation. For the compass operation, see “COMPASS” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLink®UNIVERSAL TRANSCEI-
VER” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
SPA2162A
When the system is turned on, the indicator light*A
will illuminate and excessive glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you will be
reduced.
Push the
switch
*B
for 3 seconds to make
the inside mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again for 3 seconds to turn the system on.
Do not hang any objects on the mirror or
apply glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce
the sensitivity of the sensor
*C
, resulting
in improper operation.
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
SPA1390
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.Adjusting outside mirrorsThe outside mirror control switch is located on
the left side of the instrument panel.The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the switch right or left to select the right or
left side mirror, then adjust using the control
switch.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated.
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Foldable outside mirrorsFold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.
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