2021 NISSAN ROGUE engine

If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended
you contact a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
.When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the lights
will automatically turn off within a
period of time after the ignition switch
has been placed in the OFF position.
. When the headlight switch remains in
the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will
turn on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF (if so equipped) or the
AUTO position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for extended periods of time even
if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-
tem
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
automatically illuminate when the engine
is started and the parking brake is
released. The LED DRL operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF (if so
equipped),
, or AUTO (when the head-
lights are 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.
Type A: 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 released. This
feature will work in the
, AUTO or OFF
position. The LED DRL will remain on until
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Type B: 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 released. This
feature will work in the AUTO or
position. The LED DRL will remain on until
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active
with the headlight switch in the OFF
position (if so equipped), 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.
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WAC0565X
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing
so could affect proper operation of
the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. Tampering with the supple-
mental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
WAC0420XExample
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light
on the switch
will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 86 to 104°F (30 to 40°C),
the system will heat the steering wheel
and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 86 to 104°F (30 to
40°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.
The heated steering wheel system is
automatically turned off after 30 minutes.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will turn off.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occu-
pants 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 serious
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, cushion, 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.
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HORNHEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

2-64Instruments and controls
.Any liquid spilled on the heated
seat should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or
the heated seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WAC0524XFront
WAC0525XRear (if so equipped)
The front and rear (if so equipped) seats
are warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches are located on the instrument
panel and the back of the center console
box and can be operated independently
of each other.
OPERATION WITH SWITCH
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the heated seat switch and
select the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the switch once..For medium heat, push the switchtwice.
.For low heat, push the switch three
times.
.The indicator lighton the switch
will illuminate depending on the
heat level when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, push the heated seat switch until the indicator
light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a control
module, automatically adjusting the
heat level to maintain comfort accord-
ing to the selected heat range.
The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn off the seat heater.

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vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.
WARNING
.If the driver selects “Disable
Alert”, no audible alert will be
provided regardless of rear door
open/close status.
. There may be times when there is
an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s) but the audible alert does
not sound. For example, this may
occur if rear seat passengers
enter or exit the vehicle during a
trip.
. The system does not directly
detect objects or passengers in
the rear seat(s). Instead, it can
detect when a rear door is
opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in
the rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or
passengers in the rear seat(s).
(See “31. Rear Door Alert is activated
indicator” (P.2-37).)
WAC0325XInstrument Panel
WAC0421XLuggage area
The power outlets are located in the
lower part of the instrument panel and
in the luggage area.
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A)
power draw. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when
the air conditioner, headlights or
rear window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter
unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will
go. If good contact is not made,
the plug may overheat.
. Before inserting or disconnecting
a plug, be sure the electrical
accessory being used is turned
OFF.
POWER OUTLETS

WAC0491X
Making an emergency call
The Emergency Call (SOS) button is lo-
cated near the map light.
1. Push the cover to expose the Emer-gency Call (SOS) button
.
2. Push the Emergency Call (SOS) button to make an emergency call.
3. When the line is connected, speak to the Response Specialist.
If you want to cancel the emergency call,
push and hold the Emergency Call (SOS)
button for a few seconds. NOTE:
.
After the Emergency Call (SOS) but-
ton is pushed, it may take some time
until the system initiates connec-
tion, depending on the technical
environment and whether the TCU
(Telematics Control Unit) is being
used by other services.
. An indicator light on the Emergency
Call (SOS) button shows the readi-
ness of the emergency support sys-
tem. If the indicator light is not
illuminated, pushing the Emergency
Call (SOS) button does not connect
your vehicle to the Response Spe-
cialist.
The indicator light blinks while con-
nected to the NissanConnect® Ser-
vices Response Center.
. Even when the indicator light is
illuminated, connection to the Nis-
sanConnect® Services Response
Center may not be possible. If this
occurs in an emergency situation,
contact the authorities by other
means.
. To avoid disconnecting the line,
keep the engine running during an
emergency call, if it is safe to do so.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
.Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being
used to prevent spilling the drink.
If the liquid is hot, it can scald you
or your passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup
holder. Hard objects can injure
you in an accident.
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STORAGE

.Do not push the sunshade arm
with your hands, etc., as this may
deform it. Improper operation or
damage to the sunshade may
result.
. Do not put any object into the
sunshade inlet port as this may
result in improper operation or
damage the sunshade.
. Do not hang any object on the
arm rail as this may result in
improper operation or damage
the sunshade.
. Do not forcefully pull the sun-
shade. Doing so may elongate
the sunshade. Improper opera-
tion or damage to the sunshade
may result.
If the moonroof does not operate prop-
erly after performing the procedure
above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.CAUTION
. Do not leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time to
prevent the battery from being
discharged.
. Turn off the lights when you leave
the vehicle.
WAC0066X
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCHThe interior light can be turned ON
regardless of door position. The light will
go off after a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion when any door is opened.
The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a door is open,
push the switch, the interior lights will not
illuminate, regardless of door position.
The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or the
driver’s door is closed and locked.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
................................. 3-3Intelligent Key ........................................................................\
... 3-3
Doors ........................................................................\
.............................. 3-5
Locking with key .................................................................... 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ..................................... 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ................... 3-6
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-7
Child safety rear door lock ............................................. 3-7
Intelligent Key system .............................................................. 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range (models with
request switch) ........................................................................\
3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution (models with
request switch) ..................................................................... 3-10
Intelligent Key operation (models with
request switch) ..................................................................... 3-11
Battery saver system ....................................................... 3-12
Warning lights and audible reminders .............. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................................... 3-13
How to use remote keyless entry function ...... 3-15
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ....................... 3-19
Remote engine start operating range ............... 3-20
Remote starting the engine ....................................... 3-20
Extending engine run time ......................................... 3-20
Canceling a remote engine start ........................... 3-21
Conditions the remote engine start will
not work ........................................................................\
............. 3-21 Hood ........................................................................\
............................ 3-22
Liftgate ........................................................................\
...................... 3-23
Operating manual liftgate (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
. 3-23
Operating power liftgate (if so equipped) ...... 3-24
Motion-activated liftgate (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
. 3-26
Garage mode system (if so equipped) ............ 3-27
Auto closure (if so equipped) .................................. 3-28
liftgate release lever ....................................................... 3-28
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
..... 3-29 Opening the fuel-filler door ...................................... 3-29
How to refuel ....................................................................... 3-29
When refueling from a portable
fuel container ...................................................................... 3-30
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................................ 3-31
Tilt and telescopic operation .................................. 3-31
Sun visors ........................................................................\
................ 3-32
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) .................................... 3-32
Mirrors ........................................................................\
...................... 3-33
Inside mirror ........................................................................\
. 3-33
Outside mirrors .................................................................. 3-34
Vanity mirror ........................................................................\
3-36
Memory seat (if so equipped) ......................................... 3-36 Memory storage function .......................................... 3-36

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle,
the vehicle system may respond differently than expected.
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When stopping the engine The Shift to P range warning appears on
the display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously.
The shift position is not in the P
(Park) position.
Push the park button to engage the P
(Park) position.
“No Key Press and Hold to Stop Engine”
message appears on the display. The Intelligent Key is not inside the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle and push the ignition switch
once to stop the engine.
There is not the Intelligent Key or
the battery charge is low. Rapidly push the ignition switch 3
consecutive times or push and hold
the ignition switch for more than 2
seconds to stop the engine.
When opening the driver’s
door to get out of the vehicle The door/liftgate open warning appears
on the display. The ignition switch is in the ON
position.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the door after
getting out of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears
on the display, the outside chime sounds
three times and the inside warning
chime sounds for approximately 3 sec-
onds.
The engine is running.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The Rear Door Alert warning message
appears on the display, the horn sounds
three times, pauses, and sounds three
more times, or a Check Rear Seat for All
Articles warning appears on the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated.
Check the rear seat for all articles,
clear the Rear Door Alert warning
message by using the steering
switches.
When pushing the door han-
dle request switch (if so
equipped) The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition
switch to start the engine The Key Battery Low warning appears
on the display. The Intelligent Key battery charge
is low.Replace the battery with a new one.
(See “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” (P.8-20).)
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