2016 NISSAN ROGUE AWD mode

For descriptions specified for all-wheel drive
models, anAWDmark is placed at the beginning
of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate all-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
ING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
For additional information, refer to “On-
pavement and off-road driving
precautions”, “Avoiding collision and
rollover” and “Driving safety precau-
tions” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may
even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance prob-
lems resulting from modifications may
not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all features
and equipment available on this model. Features
and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
date of production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on
your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications, performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without obliga-
tion. From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with the
most accurate information currently available.
Please carefully read and retain with this manual
all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-
date information regarding your vehicle. Current
versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner section
of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-
tions concerning any information in your Owner’s
Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See
the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa-
tion.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-43)
SPORT mode switch (P. 5-23)
ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-23)
Warning system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
Power liftgate switch (if so equipped)
(P. 3-24)
Power liftgate main switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-24)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-37) Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-3)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-11
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) warning light
(if so equipped)2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-12
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped)2-12
Warning
light Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-12
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-14
Master warning light 2-14
Power steering
warning light
2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) LOCK indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-16
ECO mode indicator
light (if so equipped)
2-16
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-16
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-16
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-16
Hill descent control
system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)2-16
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)
2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-19
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-19
Startup display ................................ 2-19
Main Menu Selections ......................... 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-21
Settings ...................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-29
Security systems ................................. 2-32Vehicle security system
......................... 2-32
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-33
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-34
Switch operation .............................. 2-34
Rear switch operation .......................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-37
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-37
Daytime running light system ....................2-40
Instrument brightness control ...................2-40
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-41
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-41
Horn ............................................ 2-42
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-43
All-wheel

drive (AWD) lock switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-44
SPORT mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-44
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-44
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-45
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-46
Power outlets .................................... 2-46
12v outlets ................................... 2-46

20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-43)
SPORT mode switch (P. 5-23)
ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-23)
Warning system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
Power liftgate switch (if so equipped)
(P. 3-24)
Power liftgate main switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-24)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-37) Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-3)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning light
(if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light
Charge warning lightECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightSPORT mode indicator light (if so equipped)
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Power steering warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CAUTION
●TPMS is not a substitute for the regular
tire pressure check. Be sure to check
the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid
as necessary. For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of the fol-
lowing are displayed on the vehicle information
display.
● All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Tire Size Incorrect
See Owner’s Manual
● All-Wheel Drive (AWD) High Temp. Stop
vehicle ●
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Error See Owner’s
Manual
● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low windshield-washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door/liftgate open warning
● Loose fuel cap warning
If the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system malfunc-
tions, or the diameter of the front and the rear
wheels are different, the master warning light will
illuminate. For additional information, refer to “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. ● If the warning light comes on while driving
there may be a malfunction in the AWD
system. Reduce the vehicle speed and have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
● If the master warning light was illumi-
nated while driving:
—AWD High Temp Stop vehicle
Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the
engine. The driving mode will change to
2WD to prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning light turns
off, you can drive again.
—Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s Manual
Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the
engine. Check that all tire sizes are the
same, tire pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
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●When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
much harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the power steering warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the power steering warning
light turns off. This indicates that the power steer-
ing system is operational. If the power steering
warning light illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the power steering system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. For additional information, refer
to “Power steering” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened. The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
these services. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the seat
belts with pretensioner system may not function
properly. For additional information, refer to
“Supplemental restraint system (SRS)” in the
“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
illuminates and then turns off.
When selecting AWD LOCK mode while the
engine is running, the AWD LOCK indicator light
illuminates.
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