2021 NISSAN ROGUE Owner´s Manual

—If a malfunction occurs in the
automatic brake hold function.
. Make sure that the electronic park-
ing brake system warning light (yel-
low) is OFF before starting the
vehicle.
MANUAL OPERATION
To apply: When the vehicle is stopped,
pull the parking brake switchup. (The
electronic parking brake will apply even if
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.) The indicator light
on the
switch and the electronic parking brake
warning light PARK or
(red) will
illuminate.
To release: With the ignition switch in the
ON position, depress the brake pedal and
push the parking brake switch down
.
The indicator lightand the electronic
parking brake warning light (red) will turn
off.
Before driving, check that the electronic
parking brake warning light (red) turns
off. For additional information, see “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” (P.2-13).
NOTE:
. While the electronic parking brake is
applied or released, an operating
sound is heard from the lower side
of the rear seat. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
. When the electronic parking brake is
frequently applied and released in a
short period of time, the electronic
parking brake system warning light
(yellow) may blink and the electronic
parking brake may not operate in
order to prevent the electronic park-
ing brake system from overheating.
If this occurs, operate the parking
brake switch again after waiting
approximately 1 minute.
. If the electronic parking brake must
be applied while driving in an emer-
gency, pull up and hold the parking
brake switch. When you release the
parking brake switch, the electronic
parking brake will be released.
. While pulling up the parking brake
switch during driving, the electronic
parking brake is applied and a chime
sounds. The electronic parking
brake warning light (red) and the
indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate. This does not in-
dicate a malfunction. The electronic
parking brake warning light (red)
and the indicator light on the park-
ing brake switch will turn off when
the electronic parking brake is re-
leased. .
When pulling the parking brake
switch up with the ignition switch
in the OFF position, the indicator
light on the parking brake switch
will continue to illuminate for a short
period of time.
When towing a trailer
Depending on the weight of the vehicle
and trailer and the steepness of the slope,
there may be a tendency for the vehicle
to move backwards when starting from a
standstill. When this occurs, you can use
the parking brake switch in the same way
as a conventional lever type parking
brake.
Before starting on sloping roads when
towing a trailer, be sure to read the
following to prevent the vehicle from
moving backward unintentionally.
.Release the parking brake switch as
soon as the engine is delivering en-
ough torque to the wheels.
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5-28Starting and driving
The automatic brake hold function main-
tains the braking force without the driver
having to depress the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or
intersection. As soon as the driver de-
presses the accelerator pedal again, the
automatic brake hold function is deacti-
vated and the braking force is released.
The operating status of the automatic
brake hold can be displayed on the
vehicle information display.
WARNING
.The automatic brake hold func-
tion is not designed to hold the
vehicle on a steep hill or slippery
road. Never use the automatic
brake hold when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill or slippery
road. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move.
. The automatic brake hold warn-
ing may appear in the vehicle
information display to request
that the driver retake control by
depressing the brake pedal.
. When the automatic brake hold
function is activated but fails to
maintain the vehicle at a stand-
still, depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle. If the vehicle unexpectedly moves due to out-
side conditions, the chime may
sound and automatic brake hold
warning may illuminate in the
vehicle information display.
. Be sure to deactivate the auto-
matic brake hold function when
using a car wash or towing your
vehicle.
. Make sure to push the park but-
ton to shift to the P (Park) posi-
tion and apply the electronic
parking brake when parking your
vehicle, riding on or off the vehi-
cle, or loading luggage. Failure to
do so could cause the vehicle to
move or roll away unexpectedly
and result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
. If any of the following conditions
occur, the automatic brake hold
function may not function. Have
the system checked promptly. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these conditions
could cause the vehicle to move
or roll away unexpectedly and
result in serious personal injury
or property damage. — A warning message appears
in the vehicle information dis-
play.
— The indicator light on the automatic brake hold switch
does not illuminate when the
switch is pushed.
. The automatic brake hold func-
tion will not be activated if the
slip indicator light, electronic
parking brake system warning
light or master warning light illu-
minates and the Chassis Control
System Error warning message
appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
. To maintain the braking force to
keep the vehicle to a standstill, a
noise may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
AUTOMATIC BRAKE HOLD

WAF0516X
HOW TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE
THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE HOLD
FUNCTION
How to activate the automatic
brake hold function
1. With the ignition switch in the ONposition, push the automatic brake
hold switch
. The indicator light on
the automatic brake hold switch
illuminates.
2. When the automatic brake hold func- tion goes into standby, the automatic
brake hold indicator light (white) illu-
minates.
To use the automatic brake hold function, the following conditions need to be met.
.
The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The electronic parking brake is re-
leased.
. The vehicle is not in the P (Park)
position.
. The vehicle is not parked on a steep
hill.
NOTE:
The automatic brake hold function re-
sets to OFF every time the ignition
switch is switched from the OFF posi-
tion to the ON position.
How to deactivate the automatic
brake hold function
While the automatic brake hold function
is activated, push the automatic brake
hold switch to turn off the automatic
brake hold indicator light and deactivate
the automatic brake hold function. To
deactivate the automatic brake hold
function while the brake force has been
maintained by the automatic brake hold
function, depress the brake pedal and
push the automatic brake hold switch.
WARNING
Make sure to firmly depress and hold
the brake pedal when turning off the
automatic brake hold function while
the brake force is applied. When the
automatic brake hold function is
deactivated, the brake force will be
released. This could cause the vehi-
cle to move or roll away unexpect-
edly.
Failure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling may result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC
BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION
For additional information on using the
automatic brake hold function, refer to
the instructions outlined in this section.
To maintain braking force auto-
matically
With the automatic brake hold function
activated and the automatic brake hold
indicator light (white) illuminated on the
meter, depress the braking pedal to stop
the vehicle. The brake force is automati-
cally applied without your foot depressed
on the brake pedal. While the brake hold is
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maintained, the automatic brake hold
indicator light (green) illuminates on the
meter.
To start the vehicle from a stand-
still
With the vehicle not in the P (Park) or the
shift lever not in the N (Neutral) position,
depress the accelerator pedal while the
brake force is maintained. The brake force
will automatically be released to restart
the vehicle. The automatic brake hold
indicator light (white) on the meter illu-
minates and the automatic brake hold
returns to standby.
Parking
When the park button is pushed to
engage the P (Park) position with the
brake force maintained by the automatic
brake hold function, the electronic park-
ing brake will automatically be applied
and the brake force of the automatic
brake hold will be released. The auto-
matic brake hold indicator light turns off.
When the electronic parking brake is
applied with the brake force maintained
by the automatic brake hold function, the
brake force of the automatic brake hold
will be released. The automatic brake
hold indicator light turns off.NOTE:
.
Under the following conditions, the
electronic parking brake will auto-
matically be applied and the brake
force of the automatic brake hold
will be released:
—The braking force is applied by
the automatic brake hold function
for 3 minutes or longer.
— The driver’s seat belt is unfas-
tened.
— The ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position.
— If a malfunction occurs in the
automatic brake hold function.
— The vehicle is placed in the P
(Park) position.
— The driver’s door is opened.
— The electronic parking brake is
applied manually.
. When the vehicle stops, but the
brake force is not automatically
applied, depress the brake pedal
firmly until the automatic brake hold
indicator light (green) illuminates.
WAF0514XDrive Mode Selector: 2WD models
WAF0515XDrive Mode Selector: AWD models
DRIVE MODE SELECTOR

WAF0540XVehicle information display: 2WD models
WAF0541XVehicle information display: AWD models
Multiple driving modes can be selected by
using the Drive Mode Selector.
2WD:SPORT, STANDARD and ECO
To change the mode, push the Drive
Mode Selector up or down.
AWD: OFF-ROAD, SNOW, AUTO, ECO and
SPORT
To change the mode, turn the Drive Mode
Selector right or left.
NOTE:
When the Drive Mode Selector selects a
mode, the mode may not switch im-
mediately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the
vehicle information display. The mode list
will appear in the vehicle information
display and you can select the mode.
NOTE:
The mode list will be turned off in
approximately 5 seconds after the
mode is selected.
If the driving mode cannot be switched
using the Drive Mode Selector when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, have
the system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
Do not stare at the Drive Mode
Selector or the display while driving
so that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
OFF-ROAD MODE (AWD models)
Allows for easier driving or starting on a
bumpy road surface such as an uneven
dirt road or a steep uphill slope or
through sand.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface
roads in the OFF-ROAD mode, as this
will overload the powertrain and
may cause a serious malfunction.
Additionally, this will cause prema-
ture tire wear and reduced fuel
economy.
When the OFF-ROAD mode is selected,
small tight-corner braking phenomenon
or small vibration in cornering may occur.
This is not a malfunction.
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SNOW MODE (AWD models)
This mode makes it easier to start and
run from snowy roads and frozen roads.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface
roads in the SNOW mode, as this will
overload the powertrain and may
cause a serious malfunction. Addi-
tionally, this will cause premature
tire wear and reduced fuel economy.
When the SNOW mode is selected, small
vibration in cornering may occur. This is
not a malfunction.
STANDARD MODE (2WD models)/
AUTO MODE (AWD models)
This is the standard mode that is most
suitable for normal driving.
This mode will be selected first each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
ECO MODE
Assists the driver’s ECO-driving. The en-
gine and transmission points are adjusted
for improved fuel economy, providing
such a driving features as smooth start-
ing or constant cruising.
NOTE:
Selecting the ECO mode will not neces-
sarily improve fuel economy as many
driving factors influence its effective-
ness.
Operation
Select the ECO mode using the Drive
Mode Selector. The ECO indicator illumi-
nates.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
within the range of economy drive, the
ECO indicator illuminates in green. When
the accelerator pedal is depressed above
the range of economy drive, the ECO
indicator turns off.
The ECO indicator will not illuminate in
the following cases:
. When the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle speed is below 2
MPH (3.2 km/h) or over 90 MPH (144
km/h). .
When the cruise control (if so
equipped) or the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system (if so equipped)
is operated.
ECO Mode Customize
The “ECO Mode Customize” is a function
that can change the priority from the
Cruise Control (if so equipped) or the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) function
to fuel efficiency improvements. It can be
set when the ECO mode is selected. To
activate or deactivate this function, see
“ECO Mode Setting” (P.2-26).
.Cruise Control
When the setting is ON, the fuel
efficiency while cruising will be im-
proved by lowering the acceleration
target from normal (setting OFF)
mode.
NOTE:
When the vehicle speed is reduced (for
example, when the vehicle is driven on
an uphill road from a flat road), it will
take more time to return to the pre-
viously set speed than normal mode.

Tire Pres ECO advice
The “Tire Pres ECO advice” is a function to
show an ECO advice message in the
vehicle information display when low tire
pressure is detected. To activate or deac-
tivate this function, see “ECO Mode
Setting” (P.2-26).
When the setting is ON, the ECO Drive
Report display shows "See Tire Pres-
sures". You can switch the display to the
Tire Pressures display by pushing the
button on the steering wheel.
WAF0126X
ECO Pedal Guide function
The ECO Pedal Guide display can be
selected in the vehicle information display
in the ECO mode. (See “5. ECO Pedal
Guide” (P.2-45).) Use the ECO Pedal Guide
function for improving fuel economy.
When the ECO Pedal Guide bar is in the
green range
, it indicates that the
vehicle is being driven within range of
the super economy drive.
When the ECO Pedal Guide bar is in the
light green range
, it indicates that the
vehicle is being driven within range of the
economy drive.
If the ECO Pedal Guide bar is out of the green range (
and), it indicates that
the accelerator pedal is depressed over
the range of economy drive.
The ECO Pedal Guide bar is not displayed
when:
. The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 2 MPH (4 km/h).
. The shift lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral) or R (Reverse) position.
SPORT MODE
.Adjusts the engine and transmission
points for a higher response.
. The setting of the steering system is
adjusted to moderately increase
steering wheel effort for a sporty feel.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may
be reduced.
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Each Driver Assistance system is designed to help the driver in different ways as they drive. The following Driver Assistance systems (if
so equipped) are available on this vehicle:
Category SystemSymbol System description (See the specified page for detailed information.) Page
Forward Driving
Aids Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with pedes-
trian detection
Assists the driver with a warning and/or braking operation when there is a risk
of a forward collision with the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane, or with a
pedestrian or a cyclist.
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Intelligent Forward Colli-
sion Warning (I-FCW)
Helps alert the driver when there is a sudden braking of a second vehicle
traveling in front of the vehicle ahead in the same lane. 5-132
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) (models with ProPI-
LOT Assist)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).Helps the driver maintain a selected distance from the vehicle ahead and
can reduce the speed to match a slower vehicle ahead.
.Decelerates the vehicle to a standstill when a vehicle ahead slows to a stop. 5-97
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode.Allows the driver to drive the vehicle at a fixed speed without keeping his/
her foot on the accelerator pedal.
5-118
Cruise control (models
without ProPILOT Assist)
Allows the driver to drive the vehicle at a fixed speed without keeping his/her
foot on the accelerator pedal. (For vehicles equipped with the ProPILOT Assist,
see “Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode” (P.5-118).) 5-82
Side Driving Aids
(Lane and Blind
Spot) Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)
Warns the driver that the vehicle is about to cross a lane marker with an
indicator and a steering wheel vibration.
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Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI)
.Warns the driver that the vehicle is about to cross a lane marker with an
indicator and a steering wheel vibration.
.Assists the driver to return the vehicle to the center of the traveling lane. 5-51
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Warns the driver of a vehicle in an adjacent lane when changing lanes with an
indicator. 5-57
Intelligent Blind Spot In-
tervention (I-BSI)
.Warns the driver of a vehicle in an adjacent lane when changing lanes..Assists the driver to return the vehicle to the center of the traveling lane. 5-65
Steering Assist
Assists the driver to help keep the vehicle within the center of the traveling lane
(this system is integrated in the ProPILOT Assist). 5-113
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS