2017 RENAULT ALASKAN engine

CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
From the released position, pull the parking brake
lever slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out
of the range listed, see an approved dealer or quali- fied workshop.
7to9c licks under apulling force of 196 N(20
kg, 44 lb) CHECKING FOOTBRAKE WARNING
See an approved dealer or qualified workshop
for abrake system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.
With the engine running, check the distance be-
tween the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see an approved
dealer or qualified workshop. Depressing force
490N(50 kg, 110 lb) LHD model RHD model
Diesel engine
model 110 mm (4.3
in) or more100 mm (3.9
in) or more
Petrol engine
model 109 mm (4.3
in) or more Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When
abrake pad requires replacement, it will make
ah igh pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur only
when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear
of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard
even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear
warning sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeaks, squeals or other noises may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes do not have audible wear indi-
cators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud noise
from the rear drum brakes, have them checked as
soon as possible by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be
followed. For additional information, see aseparate
maintenance booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the footbrake pedal several times. When the brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains the
same from one pedal application to the next, con-
tinue on to the next step. SDI1447AZ DI1020MMZ
BRAKES
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2. While depressing the footbrake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop alittle.
3. With the footbrake pedal depressed, stop the engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
seconds. The pedal height should not change.
4. Run the engine for 1minute without depressing
the footbrake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
footbrake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distance will decrease gradually with each de-
pression as the vacuum is released from the
booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. WARNING
• Use only new fluid from
asealed container.
Old, inferior, or contaminated fluid may dam-
age the brake system. The use of improper
fluids can damage the brake system and af-
fect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
• Clean the filler cap before removing.
• Brake fluid is poisonous and should be stored
carefully in marked containers out of the reach
of children.
CAUTION
• Refilling and checking the brake system
should be left to an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop who will have the necessary
brake fluid and technical knowledge.
• Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
with water.
For details of recommended fluids, refer to the main-
tenance service booklet for your vehicle. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
➁,t
he brake warning light will
illuminate. Add fluid up to the MAX line ➀.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be thoroughly checked by your approved dealer or
qualified workshop. JVM0450XZ
BRAKE FLUID
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CAUTION
•
Do not substitute anti-freeze engine coolant
for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint.
• Always use window washer fluid recom-
mended by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. Caution symbols for battery
m
WARNING
➀
m No
smoking
No exposed flames No sparks Never smoke around the battery. Never expose the battery to open flames or
electrical sparks.
➁
m Shield
eyes
Handle the battery cautiously. Always wear eye protection glasses to protect
against explosion or battery acid.
➂
m Keep
away from
children Never allow children to handle the battery. Keep the battery out of reach of
children.
➃
m Battery
acid
Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
After handling the battery or battery cap, immediately wash your hands
thoroughly. If the battery fluid gets into your eyes, or onto your skin or clothing,
flush with water immediately for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Battery fluid is acid. If the battery fluid gets into your eyes or onto your skin, it
could cause eyesight loss or burns.
➄
m Note
operating
instructions Before handling the battery, read this instruction carefully to ensure correct and
safe handling.
➅
m Explosive
gas Hydrogen gas, generated by battery fluid, is explosive.
BATTERY
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VEHICLE BATTERY
WARNING
Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the bat-
tery is low. Low battery fluid can cause ahigher
load on the battery which can generate heat, re-
duce battery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
Checking battery fluid level Check the fluid level in each cell. The battery fluid
level should be between the UPPER LEVEL
➀and
LOWER LEVEL ➁lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only demineralised/
distilled water to bring the level to the indicator in
each filler opening. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugs ➂using
asuitable tool.
2. Add demineralised/distilled water up to the UP- PER LEVEL ➀line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check the
distilled water level by looking directly above the
cell; the condition j
Ai ndicates OK and the con-
dition jBn eeds more to be added.
3. Replace and tighten the cell plugs.
• Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
• Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any cor-
rosion should be cleared with
afirmly wrung out
moist cloth.
• Make certain the terminal connections are clean
and securely tightened.
• If the vehicle is not to be used for more than 30
days, disconnect the negative (−) battery termi-
nal cable to prevent battery discharge.
Jump starting
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the engine
does not start by jump starting or the battery does not charge, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact an approved dealer or qualified workshop
for replacing the battery.
REMOTE CONTROLLER BATTERY
(where fitted)
Remote controller battery replacement
CAUTION
• Be careful not to allow children to swallow the
battery and removed parts.
• An improperly disposed battery can harm the
environment. Always confirm local regulations
for battery disposal.
• When changing batteries, do not let dust or oil
get on the components.
• There is danger of explosion if lithium battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, etc. DI0137MDZ
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•
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva-
lent
• Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as doing so could cause
amalfunc-
tion.
• Make sure that the
%side faces the bottom
of the case.
4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts ➀,
and then push them together until it is securely
closed ➁.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See an approved dealer or qualified workshop if you
need assistance for replacement. WARNING
• Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The
air cleaner filter not only cleans the intake air,
it also stops flame if the engine backfires. If
the air cleaner filter is not installed and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Never
drive with the air cleaner filter off. Be cautious
working on the engine when the air cleaner
filter is off.
• Never pour fuel into the throttle body or at-
tempt to start the engine with the air cleaner
removed. Doing so could result in serious in-
jury.
To remove the filter, release the lock pins ➀and
pull the unit upward ➁. The dry paper type filter element may be cleaned
and reused. Replace the air filter according to the
maintenance schedule shown in
aseparate mainte-
nance booklet.
When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air
cleaner housing and the cover with adamp cloth. SDI2452Z JVM0451XZ
AIR CLEANER FILTER
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Replacing
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.
2. Push and hold the release tab j
A, and then move
the wiper blade down ➀the wiper arm to re-
move.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
• After wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise
the wiper arm or the engine bonnet may be
scratched and may cause damage.
• Worn windscreen wiper blades can damage
the windscreen and impair driver vision. The variable voltage control system measures the
amount of electrical discharge from the battery and
controls voltage generated by the alternator.
CAUTION
• Do not ground accessories directly to the bat-
tery terminal. Doing so will bypass the vari-
able voltage control system and the vehicle
battery may not charge completely.
• Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery. SDI2048Z
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM (where fitted)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use afuse of ahigher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
This could damage the electrical system or cause
af ire.
Never attempt to use other material (wire, alu-
minium foil. etc.) in place of afuse. This could
damage the electrical system or cause afire. The location and the amperage rating of fuses are
shown on the underside of the fuse box lid.
The number of fuses may vary depending on the
features equipped to the vehicle.
If any electrical equipment does not operate, check
for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK
position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF posi- tion.
3. Open the engine bonnet.
4. Remove the fuse/fusible link cover by pushing the tab.
5. Locate the fuse which needs to be replaced.
6. Remove the fuse using the fuse puller located in the passenger compartment fuse box.
7. If the fuse is open j
A, replace it with anew fuse
j B. If the new fuse also opens, after installing, have
the electrical system checked, and if necessary
repaired, by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
Fusible links
If any electrical equipment does not operate and the
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links.
If any of these fusible links are melted, replace only
with genuine replacement parts. NDI1692
NDI1694
SDI1753Z NDI1693
FUSES
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Replacing halogen headlight bulb
The halogen headlight is asemi-sealed beam type
which uses replaceable headlight (halogen) bulbs.
They can be replaced from inside the engine com-
partment without removing the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
High-pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the
bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
rear end of the bulb.
3. Pull off the rubber cap
➀.
4. Push and turn the retaining pin
➁to loosen it.
5. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or
rotate the bulb when removing it.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of
removal.
CAUTION
• When handling the bulb, do not touch the
glass envelope.
• Use the same number and wattage as origi-
nally installed:
Halogen headlight model
High/low beam bulb: 60W/55W (H4)
• Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight
reflector for
along period of time as dust, moisture and smoke may enter the headlight
body and affect the performance of the head-
light.
Aiming adjustment is not necessary if only the bulbs
are replaced. When aiming adjustment is neces-
sary, contact an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS Item
Wattage (W)
Front turn signal 21
Clearance light (Halogen
headlight models) 5
Clearance light and daytime
running light (LED headlight
models)* LED
Front fog light (where fitted) 55
Daytime running light (where
fitted for halogen headlight
models) 19
Side turn signal light (on the
front wing) (where fitted) 5
Rear combination light Turn signal 21
Stop/tail 21/5
Reverse 21
Number plate light 5
High-mounted stop light (where fitted)* LED
*: See an approved dealer or qualified workshop
for replacement. JVM0470XZ
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