NISSAN 2014 Rogue - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Summer tires

NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models
to provide superior performance on dry roads.
Summer tire performance is substantially re-
duced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have
the tire traction rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.

If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.

Snow tires

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.

Generally, snow tires have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tires and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex-
ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.

If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.

For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires
may be used. However, some U.S. states and
Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check
local, state and provincial laws before installing

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.

Run–Flat Tires (if so equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires and is
not equipped with a spare tire, or a jack and tool
kit. The jack and tool kit may be purchased at the
dealer. Please consult your NISSAN dealer for
additional details. You can continue driving to a
safe location even if the run-flat tires are punc-
tured. Always use run-flat tires of the specified
size on all four wheels. Mixing tire sizes or con-
struction may reduce vehicle handling stability. If
necessary, contact your NISSAN dealer for as-
sistance.

Frequently check the tire pressure and adjust
pressure of each tire properly. The tire pressure
can be also checked in the vehicle information
display.

It can be difficult to tell if a run-flat tire is under-
inflated or flat. Check the tire pressures as de-
scribed in this section. If the tire becomes under-
inflated while driving, the low tire pressure
warning light will illuminate. If the tire becomes
flat while driving, the low tire pressure warning
light and the “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” warning
will appear.

Low tire pressure:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres-
sure, the low tire pressure warning light will illu-
minate.

Flat tire:

If the vehicle is being driven with one or more flat
tires, the low tire pressure warning light will illumi-
nate continuously and a chime will sound for
10 seconds. A “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” warn-
ing also appears in the vehicle information display.

The chime will only sound at the first indication of
a flat tire and the warning light will illuminate
continuously. When the flat tire warning is acti-
vated, have the system reset and the tire checked
and replaced if necessary by your NISSAN
dealer. Even if the tire is inflated to the specified
COLD tire pressure, the warning light will con-
tinue to illuminate until the system is reset by your
NISSAN dealer.

If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates
continuously and the “Tire Pressure Low Add Air”
warning appears in the vehicle information display:

● Do not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h).
● Increase your following distance to allow for

increased stopping distances.

● Avoid sudden maneuvers, hard cornering

and hard braking.

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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