2021 NISSAN ROGUE towing

.Have your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the
recommended maintenance schedule
shown in the "9. Maintenance and
schedules" section.
. When making a turn, your trailer
wheels will be closer to the inside of
the turn than your vehicle wheels. To
compensate for this, make a larger
than normal turning radius during the
turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be
prepared for possible changes in
crosswinds that could affect vehicle
handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to
sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast
and steer as straight ahead as the
road conditions allow. This combina-
tion will help stabilize the vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway bysteering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side
of the road in a safe area. 3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is
balanced as described earlier in this
section.
. Be careful when passing other vehi-
cles. Passing while towing a trailer
requires considerably more distance
than normal passing. Remember the
length of the trailer must also pass the
other vehicle before you can safely
change lanes.
. Downshift the transmission to a lower
gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help
slow the vehicle without applying the
brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to
allow for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
. NISSAN recommends that the cruise
control not be used while towing a
trailer.
. While towing a trailer, do not use the
following systems (if so equipped):
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys-
tem — Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
system
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
— Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system
— Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) sys- tem
— ProPILOT Assist system (Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), ProPILOT As-
sist with Navi-link and Steering
Assist)
— Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection
system
— Intelligent Forward Collision Warn- ing (I-FCW) system
— Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) sys- tem
. Some states or provinces have speci-
fic regulations and speed limits for
vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey
the local speed limits.
. Check your hitch, trailer wiring har-
ness connections, and trailer wheel
lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of
travel and at every break.
. When launching a boat, do not allow
the water level to go over the exhaust
tail pipe or rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer
lights before backing the trailer into
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the water or the trailer lights may
burn out.
When towing a trailer, the Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid, trans-
fer fluid and differential gear oil should
be changed more frequently. For addi-
tional information, see the "9. Mainte-
nance and schedules" section.FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground is sometimes called flat
towing. This method is sometimes used
when towing a vehicle behind a recrea-
tional vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
. Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Never flat tow your All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) vehicle.
. DO NOT tow your All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any wheels on
the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to
the powertrain.
. For emergency towing proce-
dures refer to “Towing recom-
mended by NISSAN” (P.6-16).
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT-WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground is sometimes called flat
towing. This method is sometimes used
when towing a vehicle behind a recrea-
tional vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehi-
cle, always tow forward, never
backward.
. Never tow your front wheel drive
vehicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause ser-
ious and expensive damage to
the powertrain.
. DO NOT tow your front wheel
drive Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due
to lack of transmission lubrica-
tion.
FLAT TOWING

.For emergency towing proce-
dures refer to “Towing recom-
mended by NISSAN” in the “In
case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an
appropriate vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed
under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels.
Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their pro-
duct. DOT (Department Of Transportation)
Quality Grades: All passenger car tires
must conform to federal safety require-
ments in addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where ap-
plicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon ac-
tual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-
sponds to a level of performance which
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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-10
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ................................ 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch).................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
............. 6-3
Flat towing..................................................................... 10-26
Floor mat cleaning ......................................................... 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-3
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid....................................................................... 8-8
Engine coolant........................................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-5
Window washer fluid ............................................ 8-9
Fog light switch ............................................................ 2-62
Forward Driving Aids ................................................ 5-34
Front manual seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status
light........................................................................\
................. 1-54
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................... 1-4
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-3
Fuel economy...................................................... 5-150
Fuel information.................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-29
Gauge........................................................................\
..... 2-10
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips................................... 5-149
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18 Fusible links...................................................................... 8-18G
Garage mode system............................................... 3-27
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-9
Fuel gauge ................................................................. 2-10
Odometer....................................................................... 2-8
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-8
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-9
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-75
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests....................................... 1-9
Head Up Display (HUD) ............................................ 2-47
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-23
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-55
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-63
Heated steering wheel ............................................ 2-63
Heater Heater and air conditioner
operation..................................................................... 4-27
High beam assist ......................................................... 2-59
Hill start assist system ......................................... 5-161
Hood release ................................................................... 3-22
Hook Coat hook................................................................... 2-77
Luggage hook ......................................................... 2-78
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-63
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-14
Ignition switch positions ....................................... 5-15
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-51
Indicator Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-17
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-22
indicator light Electronic parking brake warning
light........................................................................\
.......... 2-15
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-33
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............ 10-29
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-11
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Intelligent 4x4 ............................................................. 5-151
Intelligent Around View® Monitor....................... 4-9
Intelligent Auto Headlight system ................. 2-56
Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) ...................................................... 5-65
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ......................... 5-97
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) ................. 5-141
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)........................................................................\
........ 5-132
Intelligent Key button operation light ........ 3-17
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-7 Key operating range ............................................. 3-9
Key operation .......................................................... 3-11
Remote keyless operation ............................ 3-15
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .................. 5-51
Intelligent Trace Control..................................... 5-160
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-23
Interior light switch.................................................... 2-85
Interior lights................................................................... 2-85
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-25
11-3

Other lights....................................................................... 2-21
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-47
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-34
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-13
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information..................................................... 10-31
P
Panic alarm....................................................................... 3-17
ParkingBrake break-in .................................................... 5-155
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-25
Parking on hills................................................... 5-153
Parking Aids ..................................................................... 5-34
Parking brake Electronic parking brake warning
light........................................................................\
.......... 2-15
Power Electric power steering................................ 5-154
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-5
Power outlet............................................................. 2-66
Power windows ..................................................... 2-79
PR25DD engine model................................................ 8-3
Precautions Braking precautions....................................... 5-155
Child restraints ....................................................... 1-23
Driving safety ........................................................... 5-12
Maintenance................................................................ 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving ....... 5-10
Seat belt usage ...................................................... 1-13
SRS ........................................................................\
........... 1-46
When starting and driving................................ 5-5
ProPILOT Assist ............................................................. 5-84
ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link .......................... 5-84 Speed Adjust by Route ................................ 5-105
Speed Limit Assist............................................ 5-102 Push starting................................................................\
... 6-13
Push-button ignition switch............................... 5-14
R
RAB system ................................................................... 5-143
Rapid air pressure loss............................................ 5-11
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
... 10-29
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ....................... 5-143
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
OFF warning light........................................................ 2-20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)......................... 5-76
Rear Door Alert.............................................................. 2-65
Rear door lock, Child safety rear
door lock ........................................................................\
........ 3-7
Rear Driving Aids.......................................................... 5-34
Rear personal lights .................................................. 2-86
Rear seats........................................................................\
...... 1-7
Rear Sonar System (RSS).................................... 5-168
Rear sunshade............................................................... 3-32
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................................... 2-55
Rear window wiper and washer switch .... 2-53
RearView Monitor............................................................ 4-2
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 10-30
Registering in another country........................ 10-9
Remote engine start................................................. 3-19
Remote keyless entry function, For
Intelligent Key system ............................................. 3-15
Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-28
Road Assistance ............................................................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
........ 5-10
Roof rack ........................................................................\
.... 2-78
Room lights ...................................................................... 2-86
S
Safety
Child seat belts....................................................... 1-20
Reporting safety defects ............................ 10-28
Towing safety...................................................... 10-21
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-5
Front seats.................................................................... 1-4
Seat belt(s) Child safety................................................................ 1-20
Infants.................................................................\
........... 1-21
Injured persons ...................................................... 1-16
Larger children ....................................................... 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage................ 1-13
Pregnant women.................................................. 1-16
Seat belt cleaning ................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders............................................. 1-19
Seat belt hook......................................................... 1-19
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-20
Seat belt warning light and
chime............................................................... 1-15, 2-16
Seat belts .................................................................... 1-13
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-65
Shoulder belt height adjustment ............ 1-18
Small children .......................................................... 1-21
Three-point type with retractor ............... 1-16
Seat(s) Heated seats ............................................................ 2-63
Memory seat ............................................................ 3-36
Seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-3
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ................. 2-51
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................. 2-50
Servicing air conditioner........................................ 4-38
11-5

11-6
ShiftingCVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats........................................................................\
. 1-18
Side Driving Aids........................................................... 5-34
SNOW mode..................................................................... 5-32
Soft bottle holders...................................................... 2-72
Sonar Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ............... 5-143
Rear Sonar System (RSS)............................ 5-168
Sonar system....................................................... 5-162
SOS button (See Emergency Call
(SOS) button)................................................................... 2-70
Spare tire............................................................. 8-36, 10-8
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speed Adjust by Route (ProPILOT Assist
with Navi-link).............................................................. 5-105
Speed and Average speed ................................... 2-44
Speed Limit Assist (ProPILOT Assist
with Navi-link).............................................................. 5-102
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-8
SPORT mode ................................................................... 5-33
SRS Precautions on SRS ............................................ 1-46
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-8
STANDARD mode......................................................... 5-32
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-17
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-11
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-5
Push starting............................................................ 6-13
Starting the engine............................................. 5-17
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-54
Steering Electric power steering................................ 5-154 Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-63
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-31
Steering Assist ............................................................ 5-113
Steering Assist switch.............................................. 2-65
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-71
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-32
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-76
Sunshade (rear)............................................................. 3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-66
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-66, 2-16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 1-46
switch Drive Mode Selector ........................................... 5-30
Emergency Call (SOS) button ..................... 2-70
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-62
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-55
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-56
Memory seat switch........................................... 3-36
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .................................................... 2-55
Steering Assist switch....................................... 2-65
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-62
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-9
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-51
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-6
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................... 3-31 Tire pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................................... 2-18
Tires
Easy-Fill Tire Alert system................................. 5-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ........... 5-6
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-27, 10-11
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-32
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-25
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-6, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-33
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-31
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-27
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-25
Towing Tow truck towing................................................. 6-15
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-16
Towing safety...................................................... 10-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system....... 5-6 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert......................... 5-9
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........................... 5-43
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-16
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid....................................................................... 8-8
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-19
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering in
another country ........................................................... 10-9
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-44