2017 NISSAN ROGUE power steering

System temporarily unavailable..................5-93
System malfunction ............................ 5-94
System maintenance ........................... 5-94
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-96
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-96
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-98
All-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ..............5-98
AWD Lock Switch Operations ..................5-99
Parking/parking on hills ........................... 5-101
Power steering . . ................................ 5-102
Brake system ................................... 5-103
Brake precautions ............................ 5-103
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................5-103
Brake assist ................................. 5-104
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............5-105 Brake force distribution
....................... 5-106
Chassis Control ................................. 5-107
Active Trace Control .......................... 5-107
Active Engine Brake .......................... 5-108
Active Ride Control ........................... 5-109
Hill start assist system ........................... 5-110
Cold weather driving ............................. 5-111
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-111
Antifreeze .................................... 5-111
Battery ...................................... 5-111
Draining of coolant water ......................5-111
Tire equipment . . ............................. 5-112
Special winter equipment ......................5-112
Driving on snow or ice ........................ 5-112

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling intotraffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
A:
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
B:
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
C:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion.
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.
● 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. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assistance while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. If the steering wheel operation is still per-
formed, the power steering may stop and the
power steering warning light will illuminate. In a
safe location, stop the engine and push the igni- tion switch to the OFF position. The temperature
of the power steering system will go down after a
period of time and the power assist level will
return to normal after starting the engine. The
power steering warning light will go off. Avoid
repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the power steering system to over-
heat.
You may hear a noise from the front of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is operated. This is a
normal operational noise and is not a malfunction.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the power steering
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation but you will
still have control of the vehicle. At this time,
greater steering efforts are required to operate
the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and
at low speeds.
POWER STEERING
5-102Starting and driving

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. If steam or coolant
is escaping, turn off the engine. Do not open
the hood further until no steam or coolant
can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time. 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional and
local regulations for towing must be followed.
Incorrect towing equipment could damage your
vehicle. Towing instructions are available from a
NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are gen-
erally familiar with the applicable laws and proce-
dures for towing. To assure proper towing and to
prevent accidental damage to your vehicle,
NISSAN recommends having a service operator
tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the ser-
vice operator carefully read the following precau-
tions:
WARNING
●
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-14In case of emergency

Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. The
fluid should be at the bottom of the filler opening.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not run-
ning (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan. Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more that
15 milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system. It
is recommended that you visit a reputable
trailer retailer to obtain the proper equip-
ment and to have it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer retailer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped with a
7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter
will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.
Pre-towing tips
● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle. ●
Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Technical and consumer information10-23

Engine coolant temperature gauge.......2-6
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders .............10-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-53
Eyeglass case ..................2-55
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-46
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-13
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ..........5-87
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-53
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2 Fuel economy
................5-98
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-35
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-31
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-96
Fuel-filler door ...............3-34,3-34
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusiblelinks ...................8-19
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-69,2-70,2-71,2-72,2-72
Gascap .....................3-35
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-54
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-81,4-94
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control .........2-43,2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-39Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-39
Headlights....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control
........2-43,2-44
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ...................2-47
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-33,4-41
Heater operation ...........4-34,4-42
Hill start assist system .............5-110
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver......2-69,2-70,2-71,2-72,2-72
H
ood.......................3-26
Hook Luggage hook ................2-59
Horn .......................2-46
I
Ignition switch ..................5-13
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-14
Immobilizer system .........2-35,5-14,5-17
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy .............5-98
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-12,2-17
Information display ................2-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-39
Instrument brightness control ..........2-45
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-45
11-3

M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-22
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenance log .................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-17
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-67
Memory Seat ...............3-41,3-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-39
Outside mirrors ...............3-40
Rearview ...................3-39
Vanity mirror .................3-38
Mirrors ......................3-39
Mobileapps ...................4-76
Moonroof .....................2-64
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-28
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-76
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-77 NISSAN Intelligent Key®
.........3-3,3-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-35,5-14,5-17
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-103
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall............4-84,4-84,4-96
Outside mirrors .................3-40
Overhead sunglasses holder ..........2-55
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-13
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-30
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-30
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-25
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-102
Parking brake ...................5-25
Personallights..................2-68 Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system
...................4-81,4-94
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Powerdoorlocks...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-51
Power rear windows .............2-63
Power steering system ...........5-102
Power windows ...............2-62
Rear power windows ............2-63
Power outlet ...................2-51
Power steering .................5-102
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats ...........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Programmable features ..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-13
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-81
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-52,4-57
11-5

Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-28
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)........5-47
Rear power windows ..............2-63
Rearview mirror .................3-39
RearViewMonitor................4-11
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-38
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-37
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-29
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote engine start ...............5-20
Remote keyless entry system .....3-2,3-7,3-8
Remote Start ...................3-23
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-27
Roof rack .....................2-61
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-27
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Second row bench seats ...........1-6
Seatback pockets ................2-54
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-23
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18 Larger children
................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-22
Seatbelts................1-15,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-21
Three-point type with retractor .......1-18
Seatbeltextenders ...............1-22
Seat belt warning light ..........1-18,2-16
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment .......1-6
Adjustment...................1-2
Armrests ....................1-6
Automatic drive positioner ......3-41,3-43
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-47
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Security indicator light ..............2-18
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start .......2-35,5-14,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-34
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-18
Service manual order form ...........10-30
Servicing air conditioner .............4-43
Setting button ...................4-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-21
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-77
Smartphone connectivity ............4-76
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-14
Sparkplugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SPORT mode switch ..............5-25 Spotlights (See map light)
...........2-67
SRSwarninglabel................1-63
Standard maintenance ..............9-8
Starting Before
starting the engine ..........5-18
Jump starting .............6-11,8-12
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-18
Starting the engine ...............5-18
Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) .............5-19
Steering Power steering system ...........5-102
Steering wheel ..................3-37
Stoplight.....................8-27
Storage......................2-54
Storagebin....................2-58
Sunglasses case .................2-55
Sunglasses holder ................2-55
Sunroof......................2-64
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-64
Sun visors ....................3-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-64, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-53
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-46
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-40
Automatic power window switch ......2-63
11-6