2014 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 10

HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped) WARNING ● When driving straight, shift the AWD LOCK switch to AUTO. Do not operate the AWD LOCK switch when making a turn or backing up. ● Do not operate the AWD LOCK switch with the front wheel spinning. ● Engine idling speed is high while warming up the engine. Be especially careful when starting or driving on slippery surfaces. ● When turning the vehicle in LOCK mode on paved roads, you may feel a braking effect. This is a normal condition of the AWD model. LSD2191 ● The hill descent control may not control the vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal to control vehicle speed. Failure to do so may result in a collision or serious personal injury. The hill descent control system can only be activated when the AWD LOCK switch is engaged. The hill descent control system helps maintain vehicle speed when driving under 15 MPH (25 km/h) on steeper downhill grades. Hill descent control is useful when engine braking alone cannot control vehicle speed. Hill descent control applies the vehicle brakes to control vehicle speed allowing the driver to concentrate on steering while reducing the burden of brake and accelerator operation. If the hill descent control light is blinking, the hill descent control is engaged however the hill descent control will not control the vehicle speed. ● When additional braking is required on steep downhill roads, activate the hill descent control system by pushing the switch ON. See "Hill descent control switch" in the "Instruments and controls" section. WARNING ● Never rely solely on the hill descent control system to control vehicle speed when driving on steep downhill grades. Always drive carefully and attentively when using the hill descent control system and decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal if necessary. Be especially careful when driving on frozen, muddy or extremely steep downhill roads. Failure to control vehicle speed may result in a loss of control of the vehicle and possible serious injury or death.