2012 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 268

2012 Nissan Rogue Manual

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COLD WEATHER DRIVING S35-D-110201-BFC9DC49-B18B-4547-B2C1-822B40D3C815 This could adversely affect vehicle handling performance, and the VDC warning light may illuminate. . If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly and the VDC warning light may illuminate. If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC warning light may illuminate. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners, the VDC system may not operate properly and the VDC warning light may illuminate. Do not drive on these types of roads. When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the VDC warning light may illuminate. This is not a malfunction. Restart the engine after driving onto a stable surface. If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are . used, the VDC system may not operate properly and the VDC warning light may illuminate. The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road. FREEING A GUID-141B6DB3-B5C0-4E7F-8EE0-2A7622AB28C6 FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob. ANTI-FREEZE GUID-2773CB71-40A2-443B-9552-B7F45AAB30D8 In the winter when it is anticipated that the outside temperature will drop below 328F (08C), check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection. For additional information, see "Engine cooling system" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section. . BATTERY S35-D-110201-690C952E-7BC1-479E-B70E-6C8A62F3BCC3 If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked regularly. For additional information, see "Battery" in the "8. Maintenance and do-ityourself" section. . . DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER GUID-8A3AE603-5D83-49FC-9E8F-A09867045DAD If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see "Engine cooling system" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section. . 5-30 Starting and driving

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5-30
Starting and driving
This could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance, and the VDC
warning light
may illuminate.
.
If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light
may illumi-
nate.
.
If engine control related parts are
not NISSAN recommended or are
extremely
deteriorated,
the
VDC
warning light
may illuminate.
.
When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces
such
as
higher
banked
corners, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads.
.
When driving on an unstable sur-
face
such
as
a
turntable,
ferry,
elevator or ramp, the VDC warning
light
may illuminate. This is not
a malfunction. Restart the engine
after driving onto a stable surface.
.
If wheels or tires other
than the
NISSAN
recommended
ones
are
used,
the
VDC
system
may
not
operate properly and the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate.
.
The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
S35-D-110201-BFC9DC49-B18B-4547-B2C1-822B40D3C815
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
GUID-141B6DB3-B5C0-4E7F-8EE0-2A7622AB28C6
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZE
GUID-2773CB71-40A2-443B-9552-B7F45AAB30D8
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 32
8
F (0
8
C),
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “En-
gine cooling system” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
BATTERY
S35-D-110201-690C952E-7BC1-479E-B70E-6C8A62F3BCC3
If
the
battery
is
not
fully
charged
during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
GUID-8A3AE603-5D83-49FC-9E8F-A09867045DAD
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING