2018 NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID Owners Manual

OPERATING TIPS
The sunload sensor, located on the top and
center of the instrument panel, helps the
system maintain a constant temperature.
Do not put anything on or around this sen-
sor.∙ When the climate system is in auto-
matic operation and the hybrid system
coolant temperature and outside air
temperature are low, the air flow outlet
may default to defroster mode for a
maximum of 2 minutes 30 seconds.
This is not a malfunction. Af ter the cool-
ant temperature warms up, the air flow
outlet will return to foot mode and op-
eration will continue normally.
∙ When the outside and interior cabin temperatures are moderate to high, the
intake setting may default to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. You may no-
tice air flow from the foot mode, bi-level
mode, or side demist vent outlets for a
maximum of 15 seconds. This may oc-
cur when previous climate setting was
system off. This is not a malfunction.
Af ter the initial warm air is expelled, the
intake will return to automatic control,
air flow outlet will return to previous set-
tings, and operation will continue nor-
mally. To exit, press any climate control
button.
∙ Keep the moonroof (if so equipped) closed while the air conditioner is in op-
eration. ∙ If you feel that the air flow mode you
have selected and the outlets the air is
coming out do not match, select
the
mode.
∙ When you change the air flow mode, you may feel air flow from the feet vents
for just a moment. This is not a mal-
function.
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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de-
signed with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant
is required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioner system. For additional
information, refer to “Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to service your “environmentally
friendly” air conditioner system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper
equipment.There is a USB/iPod® charging port located
in the center console. This port will charge
compatible devices.
NOTE:
Only the USB connection port located
below the instrument panel will allow
operation of the USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system. The vehicle is equipped with a shark fin
antenna and an antenna pattern is printed
inside the rear window.
CAUTION
∙ Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
∙ When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened sof t cloth.
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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTANTENNA
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car
phone in your vehicle, be sure to observe
the following precautions; otherwise, the
new equipment may adversely affect the
hybrid control system and other electronic
parts.
WARNING
∙ A cellular phone should not be usedfor any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle op-
eration. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
∙ If you must make a call while your ve- hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode is highly
recommended. Exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
∙ If you are unable to devote full atten- tion to vehicle operation while talking
on the phone, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
∙ Keep the antenna as far away as pos-sible from the electronic control
modules.
∙ Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con-
trol system harnesses. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
∙ Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the
manufacturer.
∙ Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body.
∙ For additional information, it is rec- ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-9
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ......................5-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-11
Driving safety precautions ....................5-11
Push-Button Ignition Switch ....................5-13
Operating range ............................. 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-15
Emergency hybrid system shut off ..........5-15
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-16
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-16
Before starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE®
Hybrid System .................................. 5-17
Starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid
System ......................................... 5-17
Remote Hybrid Start ......................... 5-17Driving the vehicle
.............................. 5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ........................................ 5-18
Parking brake .................................. 5-23
SPORT mode switch ............................ 5-24
ECO mode switch .............................. 5-24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-25
LDW system operation ......................5-26
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-27
LDW system limitations ......................5-28
System temporarily unavailable .............5-29
System malfunction ......................... 5-29
System maintenance ........................ 5-29
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-30
I-LI system operation ........................ 5-31
How to enable/disable the I-LI system .......5-32
I-LI system limitations .......................5-33
S

ystem temporarily unavailable .............5-34
System malfunction ......................... 5-35
System maintenance ........................ 5-35
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .......................5-36
BSW system operation ......................5-37

How to enable/disable the BSW system.....5-39
BSW system limitations ......................5-39
BSW driving situations .......................5-40
System temporarily unavailable .............5-44
System maintenance ........................ 5-45
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .................. 5-46
RCTA system operation ......................5-47
How to enable/disable the RCTA
system ...................................... 5-49
RCTA system limitations .....................5-50
System temporarily unavailable .............5-52
System maintenance ........................ 5-53
Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................5-54
Precautions on cruise control ................5-54
Cruise control operations ....................5-55
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) . . 5-56 How to select the cruise control mode ......5-58
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode ....................................... 5-58
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................. 5-60
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode switches .............................. 5-61Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode limitations
............................ 5-68
System temporarily unavailable .............5-72
System maintenance ........................5-74
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................ 5-75
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) ...........5-80
AEB system operation ....................... 5-81
Turning the AEB system on/off ..............5-83
AEB system limitations ......................5-84
System temporarily unavailable .............5-85
System malfunction ......................... 5-86
System maintenance ........................ 5-86
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection (if so equipped) ...........5-88
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
operation .................................... 5-89
Turning the AEB with Pedestrian
Detection system ON/OFF ..................5-91
AEB

with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................... 5-92
System temporarily unavailable .............5-94
System malfunction ......................... 5-95

System maintenance........................ 5-95
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-97
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-97
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-99
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ...........5-99
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Lock Switch
Operations ................................. 5-100
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-102
Power steering ................................ 5-103
Brake system .................................. 5-104
Brake precautions .......................... 5-104
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-105
Brake assist ................................ 5-106
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-107 Brake force distribution
.....................5-108
Chassis Control ............................... 5-109
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ...............5-109
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ...............5-110
Active Ride Control (ARC) ....................5-111
Hill start assist system ......................... 5-112
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-113
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-113
Antifreeze .................................. 5-113
12–volt battery .............................. 5-113
Draining of coolant water ...................5-114
Tire equipment ............................. 5-114
Special winter equipment ..................5-114
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-114

WARNING
∙ Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; theycontain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.
∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage.
∙ Do not park the vehicle with the en- gine running for any extended length
of time.
∙ Keep the rear vent windows, lif tgates, doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise ex-
haust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must
drive with one of these open, follow
these precautions:
1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
∙ If electrical wiring or other cable con- nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the lif tgate or the
body, follow the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
∙ The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING
5-4Starting and driving

THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.
WARNING
∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-tem are very hot. Keep people, ani-
mals or flammable materials away
from the exhaust system
components.
∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
∙ Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability
to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ∙ Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if no-
ticeable loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are de-
tected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
∙ Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
ing the three-way catalyst.
∙ Do not race the engine while warming it up.
∙ Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the hybrid system.TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
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