Out, Damned (Blind) Spot

The Rogue's sight lines are its biggest problem. With bulky D-pillars, fixed rear head restraints and an undersized rear window, it ranked as the worst of 10 small crossovers — eight of which are still on the market — for blind-spot visibility in a comparison test two years ago. Large side mirrors might make up for some of that, but the Rogue's are merely adequate — and the view out the front could use some work, too. The Rogue has more glass than the swept-back Sportage and Tucson, but its windshield and side windows are still on the short side. Nissan could learn a thing or two from the Subaru Forester or RAV4. Climb into either of those, and you'll notice a world of difference.

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    Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)
    Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key system can operate the ignition switch without taking the key out from your pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or con ...

    Folding front passenger’s seat (if so equipped)
    Folding front passenger’s seat (if so equipped) The front passenger’s seatback can be folded down. Some long objects may be loaded in the vehicle when the rear seats are also folded dow ...

    Wheels and tires
    If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. ...