Nissan Rogue Owners Manual: Starting the engine (models with NISSAN Intelligent Key® system)
- Apply the parking brake.
- Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions.
- Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and release the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in any position.
- If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while holding, crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
- If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position to start cranking the engine. After five or six seconds, stop cranking by pushing the ignition switch to LOCK. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot offthe accelerator pedal by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the push-button ignition switch to start the engine. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
| CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged. |
- Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of two to three minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start. - To stop the engine, shift the shift lever into the P (Park) position and push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as:
- Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
- 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
Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
P (Park) is recommended.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) and into any of the other gear
posi ...
Driving the vehicle
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in
your vehicle is electronically controlled to produce
maximum power and smooth operation.
The recommended ...
Other materials:
Service data and specifications (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools, and mats are in designated positions.
Ball Joint
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)
*: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools, and mats are i ...
Precautions on FCW system
WARNING
The FCW system is intended to warn
you before a collision occurs; it cannot
prevent a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
As there is a performance limit, the ...
Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this pro ...
