2017 NISSAN ROGUE Owners Manual

Manual headlight aiming control (if so
equipped)
Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may di-
rectly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead
or the windshield of the oncoming vehicle. The
light axis can be lowered with the operation of the
switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling without a heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.Select the switch position by referring to the
following sample.
Vehicle Load
Switch
Position
Driver only or Driver/front pas- senger 0
Driver/front seat passenger/rear seat passengers 1
Driver/front seat passenger/rear
seat passengers/cargo or driver/ cargo/no trailer 2
Fully loaded/no trailer 3
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with the
parking brake released. The DRL operate with
the headlight switch in the OFF position or in
the
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination when driv-
ing at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the DRL do not illuminate. The DRL illu-
minate when the parking brake is released. The
DRL will remain on until the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail lights
on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary
at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure
to do so could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights automatically
illuminate at 100% intensity when the engine is
started and the parking brake released. The LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position. When you
turn the headlight switch to the
position for
full illumination, the LED lights switch from LED
DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the LED DRL do not illuminate. The LED
DRL illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased. The LED DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight switch
ON for interior controls and switches to illumi-
nate, as those remain OFF while the switch is in
the OFF position.
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WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “-” buttonAto decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “+” button
Bto increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
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Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever
until the lane change is completed.
Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, and release the lever. The turn signal
will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane
change based on road and traffic conditions.
For additional information on disabling the 3 flash
pass turn indicator, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in this section.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the fog light
switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch
in the AUTO position, the headlights must be on,
then turn the fog light switch to the
posi-
tion.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected. To sound the horn, push near the horn icon on the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth. ●
When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to push the switch
to turn it off.
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HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
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The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 68°F (20°C) . The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light will
go off.NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The warning systems switch is used to temporar-
ily turn on and off the Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system that is activated using the settings
menu of the vehicle information display.
The LDP system must be turned on with the
warning systems switch every time the ignition is
placed in the ON position.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the LDP system is deactivated
using the vehicle information display.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
(if so equipped) WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
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The LDP system warns the driver with a warning
light and a chime, and helps assist the driver to
return the vehicle to the center of the traveling
lane by applying the brakes to the left or right
wheels individually (for a short period of time) . For
additional information, refer to “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” in the “Starting and driving”
section and “Vehicle information display” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this manual.The warning systems switch is used to temporar-
ily turn on and off the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system that is activated using the settings menu
of the vehicle information display.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the BSW system is deactivated
using the vehicle information display. The BSW system warns the driver with a warning
light. If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal, then only
the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes and
no chime sounds. For additional information, refer
to “BSW driving situations” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
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The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys-
tem on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
The all-wheel drive (AWD) lock switch is located
on the instrument panel. The AWD LOCK indica-
tor light will illuminate when the switch is turned
on. For additional information, refer to “Warning
lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” in
this section and “AWD Lock Switch Operations”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Each time you push the switch, the AWD mode
will switch: AUTO→LOCK→AUTO.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) LOCK
SWITCH (if so equipped)
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The E-call (SOS) system switch is used in com-
bination with a NissanConnectSMServices sub-
scription to call for assistance in case of an
emergency.
Pushing the switch will (with a paid subscription)
reach a Response Specialist that will provide
assistance based on the situation described by
the vehicle’s occupant. For additional informa-
tion, or to enroll your vehicle, refer to
www.NissanUSA.com/connect,
www.Nissan.ca/NissanConnect, or
www.Nissan.ca/NissanConnect/fr or call
855–426–6628.12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The front and center console power outlets are
powered only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position, or while the accessory power is
active. NOTE:
● When the ignition is in the OFF position, the
front and center console power outlets stop
delivering power one minute after the door is
opened and stays open.
● If the door remains closed after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the front and
center console power outlets continue to
deliver power until the accessory power
timer has elapsed.
● The cargo area power outlet(s) continues to
deliver power normally.
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E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH (if so
equipped) POWER OUTLETS
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