Nissan Rogue (T33) 2021-Present Owner’s Manual & User Guide: Idling Stop System

Basic information

The Idling Stop System activates to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption, emissions and noise.

• When the vehicle stops, the engine automatically turns off.
• When the brake pedal is released, the engine automatically restarts.

WARNING

If the vehicle begins to move at approximately 1 MPH (2 km/h) or more (for example, on a downhill grade) while the engine is stopped by the Idling Stop System, the engine will restart automatically. Depress the brake pedal immediately to stop the vehicle and prevent an accident.

CAUTION

• At the end of your trip, the engine must be turned off and the ignition switch placed in the OFF position. Lock the vehicle as usual. Failing to turn the ignition off may result in battery discharge.
• Before opening the hood or performing maintenance, place the ignition switch in the OFF position.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury due to automatic engine restart.

NOTE:

The Idling Stop System on the Nissan Rogue will not activate under the following conditions:

• When the engine is left idling without the vehicle being driven after it has been started.
• When the engine coolant temperature is still low.
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the battery temperature is low.
• When the vehicle is moving.
• When vacuum in the brake booster is reduced.
• When the engine hood is opened while the engine is running.
• When the engine is started with the hood already open.
• When the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
• When the driver's door is open.
• When the steering wheel is being operated.
• When the Idling Stop System indicator is blinking.
• When the fan speed control is set to any position other than "OFF" (0) and the airflow is directed to the front defroster.
• When the front defroster switch is on.
• When the rear window defroster switch is on.
• When the cabin temperature is lower than approximately 68ºF (20ºC), unless the Air Conditioning ECO customize option is selected and ECO driving mode is on.
• When the cabin temperature is higher than approximately 86ºF (30ºC), unless the Air Conditioning ECO customize option is selected and ECO driving mode is on. (If the air conditioner is off, the Idling Stop System will still operate.)
• When the air conditioner fan speed is set to maximum, unless the Air Conditioning ECO customize option is selected and ECO driving mode is on.
• When the Idling Stop OFF switch is turned on.
• When overall electrical power consumption is high.
• When the vehicle is being driven at high altitude.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed.
• When the shift lever is in any position other than D (Drive).
• When the brake pedal is not firmly depressed.
• When the Nissan Rogue is stopped on a steep slope.

NOTE:

The Idling Stop System may not activate if the Intelligent Key is not inside the vehicle and any door is opened or closed.

NOTE:

The engine will not restart, even if the brake pedal is released while the Idling Stop System is active, under the following conditions (although it may restart under other conditions):

• When the automatic brake hold system is active.
• When the engine hood is opened.

NOTE:

In the following situations, it may take some time before the Idling Stop System begins operating on the Nissan Rogue:

• When the battery is partially discharged.
• When outside temperatures are very low or very high.
• When the battery has been replaced, or the battery terminal has been disconnected for an extended period and then reconnected.

NOTE:

When the Idling Stop System indicator light illuminates, the engine will automatically restart if at least one of the following conditions occurs:

• Vacuum pressure in the brake system becomes insufficient due to repeated brake pedal application.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened, or the driver's door is opened.
• The battery voltage drops (due to electrical load from vehicle systems such as headlights or heaters, or from accessories plugged into the 12-volt outlet).
• The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 1 MPH (2 km/h).
• The rear window defroster is switched on.
• The cabin temperature falls below approximately 68ºF (20ºC), unless the Air Conditioning ECO customize option is selected and ECO driving mode is on.
• The cabin temperature rises above approximately 86ºF (30ºC), unless the Air Conditioning ECO customize option is selected and ECO driving mode is on. (If the air conditioner is off, the Idling Stop System will continue to operate.)
• The front defroster is turned on.
• More than about 3 minutes have passed since the Idling Stop System turned the engine off.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.

  (The steering may feel heavier at this time, but this is not a malfunction.)

• The battery capacity becomes low.
• Overall power consumption becomes high.
• The shift lever is in any position other than D (Drive).
• The Idling Stop OFF switch is pressed.
• Negative pressure in the brake system becomes insufficient due to repeated brake pedal application.

NOTE:

The Idling Stop System may not activate if the Intelligent Key is not in the Nissan Rogue and you open or close any door.

NOTE:

The following condition prevents the Idling Stop System from automatically restarting the engine. In this case, the engine must be started manually using the ignition switch:

• The hood is open.

Use this system, for example, while waiting at a traffic light. When the vehicle will remain stopped for a long time, turn the engine off manually.

When the engine is stopped by the Idling Stop System, heating, cooling and dehumidifying functions are reduced or stopped. To keep full air conditioning performance in your Nissan Rogue, turn the Idling Stop System off by pressing the Idling Stop OFF switch.

Retrograde movement control function

This system is designed to reduce retrograde movement that can occur while the driver’s foot moves from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal when driving on a hilly road with the Idling Stop System active.

Idling Stop System display

Basic information

The current status of the Idling Stop System can be viewed in the vehicle information display.

Idling Stop System indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Idling Stop System is active.

The indicator blinks if the system is malfunctioning.

NOTE:

If the indicator blinks, have the system inspected and repaired as necessary. It is recommended to visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Idling Stop System ON or OFF

When the Idling Stop System is activated or deactivated using the Idling Stop OFF switch, a message will appear in the vehicle information display.

Fuel saved and engine stop time

The fuel saved/engine stop time mode displays:

• The estimated amount of fuel saved each time the engine stops automatically.
• The accumulated time the engine has been stopped by the Idling Stop System.

The total fuel saved and total engine stop time can also be viewed in the vehicle information display.

Auto start deactivation

If the engine stops via the Idling Stop System and cannot restart automatically, a message will be displayed.

System fault

This message appears when the Idling Stop System is malfunctioning.

It is recommended that the system be checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Idling Stop inhibition

This indicator appears when the engine is prevented from automatically stopping due to Inhibition Conditions.

Idling Stop guidance display (further depressing the brake pedal)

This guidance appears when the Idling Stop System is deactivated because the brake pedal is not fully depressed.

Further depress the brake pedal if you wish to activate the Idling Stop System.

The display appears when the “fuel saved/engine stop time” screen is selected.

The display disappears when:

• The Idling Stop System activates.
• The vehicle starts moving.

Idling Stop guidance display (detection of the steering operation)

This guidance appears when the Idling Stop System is deactivated because steering wheel movement is detected.

The system remains deactivated while steering input is detected.

The display disappears when:

• The Idling Stop System activates.
• The vehicle starts moving.

Idling Stop guidance display (priority to air conditioner)

This guidance appears when the Idling Stop System is deactivated because cooling, heating, or dehumidifying functions are prioritized.

The display disappears when:

• The Idling Stop System activates.
• The vehicle starts moving.

Idling Stop OFF switch

The Idling Stop System can be temporarily disabled by pressing the Idling Stop OFF switch. Press the switch again, or restart the engine, to reactivate the system.

• If disabled while the engine is running, the Idling Stop System prevents the engine from automatically stopping.
• If disabled after the engine has already stopped automatically, the engine will immediately restart (if conditions allow) and remain running for the rest of the journey.

NOTE:

• A brief Idling Stop System ON/OFF message appears in the display when the switch is pressed.
• The system automatically resets to ON each time the ignition switch is moved from OFF to ON.
• It is recommended to turn the Idling Stop System OFF when towing a trailer.