2014 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 324

** Click HERE to see "Owner's Manual Supplement" beginning on page 2. ** AWD mode Wheels driven Distribution of torque to the front and rear wheels changes automatically, depending on road conditions encountered [100:0] ←→ [50:50]. This results in improved driving stability. *1 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) *2, *3 AWD LOCK indicator light Use conditions ● The AWD torque distribution between the front and rear wheels can be displayed in the video information display. ● If the AWD LOCK switch is operated while accelerating or decelerating, or if the ignition switch is turned off, you may feel a jolt. This is normal. ● The oil temperature of the powertrain parts will increase if the vehicle is continuously operated under conditions where the difference in rotation between the front and rear wheels is large (wheel slip), such as when driving the vehicle on rough roads, through sand or mud, or freeing a stuck vehicle. In these cases, the master warning light illuminates and the AWD mode changes to 2WD to protect the powertrain parts. Stop driving with the engine idling and wait until the warning light turns off and the AWD returns to the AUTO mode. If the warning light remains on, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. AUTO For driving on paved or slippery roads. LOCK For driving on rough roads. *1 When the rotation difference between the front and rear wheels is large, the AWD mode may change from AUTO to LOCK for a while, however, this is not a malfunction. *2 The LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle has been driven at a high speed. The AWD LOCK indicator light turns off. *3 LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. Starting and driving 5-39