2017 NISSAN ROGUE headlights

– The movement and direction of theoncoming vehicle and the leading
vehicle.
– When only one light on the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.) .
– The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
High beam assist operation
To activate the high beam assist system, turn the
headlight switch to the AUTO position
1and
push the lever forward
2(high beam position) .
The high beam assist indicator light in the meter
will illuminate while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does not
illuminate in the above condition, it may indicate
that the system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the headlight
uses the low beam. To turn off the high beam assist system, turn the
headlight switch to the
position or select
the low beam position by placing the lever in the
neutral position.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensor
1for the high beam
assist system is located in front of the inside
mirror. To maintain the proper operation of the
high beam assist system and prevent a system
malfunction, be sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the windshield clean.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
ambient image sensor.
● Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch the
sensor lens that is located on the ambient
image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to an
accident, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically turns off
the ignition after a period of time when the igni-
tion switch is left in the ON position.
The battery saver system automatically turns off
the following lights after a period of time when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and
the doors are closed:
● Headlights, when the headlight switch is in
the
orposition
● Interior lights, when left in the ON position
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
Automatic headlight aiming control (if
so equipped)
Vehicles with LED headlights may be equipped
with an automatic levelling system. The headlight
axis is controlled automatically.
NISSAN recommends that you should consult
the local regulations on the use of lights.
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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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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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CAUTION
●The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
● Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for addi-
tional information.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. ●
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
● Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF. ●
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
Center Console
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NOTE:
The footwell lights and step lights illumi-
nate when the driver and passenger doors
are open regardless of the interior light
switch position. These lights will turn off
automatically after a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT
The console light will turn on whenever the park-
ing lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.
MAP LIGHTS
Press the button to turn the map lights on. To turn
them off, press the button again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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Releasing the rear liftgate (if so
equipped)
The rear liftgate can be opened and closed by
performing the following:● Press the
button (if so equipped) for
longer than 0.5 seconds to open the rear
liftgate.
● Press the
button (if so equipped)
again for longer than 0.5 seconds to close
the rear liftgate.
When the
button (if so equipped) is
pressed during the open or close process the
liftgate will stop. When pressed again, the liftgate
will reverse and go in the opposite direction.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time.
The panic alarm stops when:
● It has run for a period of time, or
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● The request switch on the driver or passen-
ger door is pushed and the Intelligent Key is
in range of the door handle.
Using the interior lights
Press thebutton on the key fob once to
turn on the interior lights.
For additional information, refer to “Interior lights”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
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CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only)
To access the card holder, slide card in the card
holder. Do not view information while operating
the vehicle.
MANUAL ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW
MIRROR (if so equipped)
Use the night position1to reduce glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
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