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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    Vehicle information display
    The vehicle information display The vehicle information display (1) is located on the bottom of the speedometer. It displays such items as: - cruise control system information. - Intelligent ...

    RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
    When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view to the rear of the vehicle. The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting larg ...

    Upper half
    Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper half of the console box. The mat may be removed for cleaning. The upper half of the console box may be used for storage of cellular phones. ...