2017 RENAULT ALASKAN light

Models with colour display:
1. Using the or switches and the
button on the left side of the steering wheel, se-
lect the Settings menu in the vehicle information
display. (See “Vehicle information display” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section
2. Using the or switches and the
button, navigate to the [Driver Assistance] menu,
followed by the [Driving Aids] menu.
3. In the [Driving Aids] menu, highlight the [Emer- gency Brake] item and use the button
to toggle between ON (enabled) or OFF (dis-
abled).
When the Active Emergency Braking system is
turned off, the Active Emergency Braking system
warning light (orange) will illuminate.
NOTE • Disabling the ESP system with the Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) OFF switch causes
the Active Emergency Braking system to be- come unavailable regardless of settings se-
lected in the Vehicle Information Display.
System temporarily unavailable
Condition A:
When the radar picks up interference from another
radar source, making it impossible to detect ave-
hicle ahead, the Active Emergency Braking system
is automatically turned off. The Active Emergency
Braking system warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the Ac-
tive Emergency Braking system will resume auto-
matically.
Condition B:
When the sensor area of the front bumper is cov-
ered with dirt or obstructed, making it impossible to
detect avehicle ahead, the Active Emergency Brak-
ing system is automatically turned off. The Active
Emergency Braking system warning light (orange)
will illuminate and the “front radar obstruction” warn-
ing message will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on, park the
vehicle in asafe location and turn the engine off.
Check to see if the sensor area of the front bumper
is blocked. If the sensor area of the front bumper is
blocked, remove the blocking material. Restart the
engine. If the warning light continues to illuminate, have the Active Emergency Braking system checked
by an approved dealer or qualified workshop.
System malfunction
If the Active Emergency Braking system malfunc-
tions, it will be turned off automatically, achime will
sound, the Active Emergency Braking system warn-
ing light (orange) will illuminate and the warning
message [Malfunction] will appear in the vehicle in-
formation display.
Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on, park the
vehicle in asafe location, turn the engine off and
restart the engine. If the warning light continues to
illuminate, have the Active Emergency Braking sys-
tem checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. NSD556
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WARNING
• Never rely solely on the hill descent control
system to control vehicle speed when driving
on steep downhill grades. Always drive care-
fully when using the hill descent control sys-
tem and decelerate the vehicle speed by de- pressing the brake pedal if necessary. Be
especially careful when driving on frozen,
muddy or extremely steep downhill roads.
Failure to control vehicle speed may result in
al oss of control of the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death.
• The hill descent control system may not con-
trol the vehicle speed on
ahill under all load
or road conditions. Always be prepared to de-
press the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed. Failure to do so may result in acolli-
sion or serious personal injury.
When the hill descent control system is activated, it
automatically applies smooth brakes to control
speed on asteep and slippery descent or off the
road without brake or accelerator operation. The hill
descent control system helps maintain vehicle speed
when driving under 25 km/h (16 MPH) on asteep
descent that engine braking alone in the <4H> or
<4LO> mode cannot control the speed.
NOTE
When the hill descent control system operates
continuously for along time, the temperature of
the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
actuator may increase and the hill descent con- trol system may be temporarily disabled. The hill
descent control system on indicator light will turn
off. The hill descent control system will resume
operating automatically and the indicator light
will illuminate again when the temperature of the
ESP system actuator is reduced. If the indicator
light does not illuminate, turn off the system.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH
When additional braking is required on steep down-
hill roads, activate the hill descent control system by
pushing the hill descent control switch on.
When the hill descent control system is activated,
the hill descent control system on indicator light will
illuminate. (See “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.) Also, the stop/tail lights illumi-
nate while the hill descent control system is applying
the brakes to control the vehicle speed. To activate the hill descent control system, satisfy all
of the following conditions:
• Shift the transmission to the forward (only 1st
gear for MT model) or reverse gear.
• Shift the 4WD mode switch to the <4H> or
<4LO> position and drive the vehicle at
aspeed
under 25 km/h (16 MPH).
See “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
• Push the hill descent control switch to the “ON”
position.
If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed while
the hill descent control system is on, the system will
stop operating temporarily. As soon as the accel- erator or brake pedal is released, the hill descent
control system begins to function again if the hill
descent control operating conditions are fulfilled.
The hill descent control system on indicator light
blinks if the hill descent control switch is on and all
conditions for system activation are not met, or if the
system becomes disengaged for any reason.
To turn off the hill descent control system, push the
hill descent control switch to the “OFF” position. JVS0402XZ
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
SYSTEM (where fitted)
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WARNING
• Never rely solely on the hill start assist system
to prevent the vehicle from moving backward on ahill. Always drive carefully and attentively.
Depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on asteep hill. Be especially careful
when stopped on ahill on frozen or muddy
roads. Failure to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backwards may result in aloss of control
of the vehicle and possible serious injury or
death.
• The hill start assist system is not designed to
hold the vehicle at
astandstill on ahill. De-
press the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on asteep hill. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to roll backwards and may
result in acollision or serious personal injury.
• The hill start assist system may not prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards on ahill
under all load or road conditions. Always be
prepared to depress the brake pedal to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling backwards. Fail-
ure to do so may result in acollision or seri-
ous personal injury.
The hill start assist system automatically keeps the
brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backwards in the time it takes the driver to re-
lease the brake pedal and apply the accelerator
when the vehicle is stopped on ahill. The hill start assist system will operate automatically
under the following conditions:
• The transmission is shifted to
aforward or re-
verse gear.
• The vehicle is stopped completely on
ahill by
applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2seconds. After 2
seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and the
hill start assist system will stop operating completely.
The hill start assist system will not operate when the
transmission is shifted to the N(Neutral) or P(Park)
position or on aflat and level road.
When the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
warning light illuminates in the meter, the hill start
assist system will not operate. (See “Electronic Sta-
bility Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” ear-
lier in this section.) The cruise control system allows driving at constant
speeds without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal. WARNING
• The cruise control system ONLY maintains a
constant vehicle speed, it does not replace
the driver.
• Always observe the posted speed limits and
do not set the speed over them.
• Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions. Doing so
could cause
aloss of vehicle control and re-
sult in an accident.
–W hen it is not possible to keep the vehicle
at ac onstant speed
–W hen driving in heavy traffic
–W hen driving in traffic that varies speed
–W hen driving in windy areas
–W hen driving on winding or hilly roads
–W hen driving on slippery (rain, snow, ice,
etc.) roads
CAUTION
On manual Transmission (MT) model, do not shift
to the N(Neutral) position without depressing
the clutch pedal when the cruise control is oper-
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM
(where fitted)
CRUISE CONTROL (where fitted)
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When the corner of the vehicle moves closer to an
object, the corner sensor indicators ➀appears.
When the centre of the vehicle moves close to an
object, the centre sensor indicator ➁appears.
When the object is detected, the indicator (green)
appears and the tone sounds intermittently. When
the vehicle moves closer to the object, the colour of
the indicator turns yellow. When the vehicle is very
close to the object, the indicator turns red, and the
tone sounds continuously. PARKING SENSOR (SONAR)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
The parking sensor (sonar) system OFF switch on
the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the
parking sensor (sonar) system ON or OFF. To turn
the parking sensor (sonar) system ON or OFF, the
ignition switch must be in the
ONposition.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when
the system is turned ON.
If the indicator light flashes when the parking sensor
(sonar) system is not turned off, it may indicate a
malfunction in the parking sensor (sonar) system.
The parking sensor (sonar) system will be turned
ON automatically under the following conditions:
• When the ignition switch is switched from the
OFF position to the ONposition.
• When the shift lever is shifted into the
R(Re-
verse) position. •
When the vehicle speed reaches at least 10 km/h
(6 MPH) and decreases.
The automatic system enabling function can be
turned ON or OFF with the [Sensor] key in the
[Parking Aids] menu. See “Vehicle information
display” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.
PARKING SENSOR (SONAR)
SYSTEM SETTINGS
The following settings for the parking sensor (sonar)
system can be changed by using the switches on
the steering-wheel-mounted controls. For details,
see “Vehicle information display” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.
[Sensor]
Activate or deactivate the Parking sensor system.
ON (default) -OFF
[Volume]
Adjust the volume of the tone.
[High] -[Med.] (default) -[Low]
[Range]
Adjust the detection range of the sensor.
[Far] -[Mid.] (default) -[Near] JVS0539XZ
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Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily
to carry passengers and luggage.
Towing atrailer will place additional loads on your
vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, braking and
other systems. The towing of atrailer will exagger-
ate other conditions such as sway caused by cross-
winds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks.
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted ac-
cording to the circumstances. Before towing a
trailer, see an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop for an explanation about the proper use of tow-
ing equipment.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
• Avoid towing
atrailer during the running-in pe-
riod.
• Before driving, make sure that the lighting sys-
tem of the trailer works properly.
• Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer
operation.
• Avoid abrupt starts, accelerations and stops.
• Avoid sharp turns and lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at
amoderate speed.
• Follow the trailer manufacturer’s instructions.
• Choose proper coupling devices (trailer hitch,
safety chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your vehicle
and trailer. These devices are available from an
approved dealer or qualified workshop where
you can also obtain more detailed information
about trailer towing. •
Never allow the total trailer load (trailer weight
plus its cargo weight) to exceed the maximum
set for the vehicle and the coupling device. See
an approved dealer or qualified workshop for
more information.
• The trailer must be loaded so that heavy goods
are placed over the axle. The maximum allowable
vertical load on the trailer hitch must not be ex-
ceeded.
• Have your vehicle serviced more often than at
the intervals specified in
aseparate maintenance
booklet.
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than under nor-
mal circumstances because of
aconsiderable
increase in traction power and resistance.
While towing atrailer, check the engine coolant
temperature indicator to prevent the vehicle from
overheating.
TYRE PRESSURE
When towing atrailer, inflate the vehicle tyres to the
maximum recommended COLD tyre pressure (for
full loading) indicated on the tyre placard.
Do not tow atrailer when the vehicle is installed with
at emporary spare tyre or acompact spare tyre.
SAFETY CHAINS
Always use asuitable chain between the vehicle
and trailer. The chain should be crossed and should
be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper
or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chain
to permit turning corners. TRAILER BRAKES
Ensure that trailer brakes are installed as required
by local regulations. Also check that all other trailer
equipment conforms to local regulations.
Always block the wheels on both the vehicle and
trailer when parking. Apply the hand brake on the
trailer where fitted. Parking on
asteep slope is not
recommended.
If parking on asteep slope is unavoidable, place the
shift lever in the P(Park) position (Automatic trans-
mission model), or in an appropriate position
(Manual transmission model), and turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
TRAILER DETECTION (where fitted)
When towing atrailer with agenuine RENAULT tow
bar electrical kit and the turn signal switch is used,
the electrical system of the vehicle will detect the
additional electrical load of the trailer lighting. As a
result, the direction indicator tone will be different.
TRAILER TOWING
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While driving on
aslippery surface, be careful when
braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt brak-
ing or acceleration could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through wa-
ter, the brakes may get wet. As aresult, your brak-
ing distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull
to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at asafe speed
while lightly depressing the footbrake pedal to heat
up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to nor-
mal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until
the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake running-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened or
whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/
rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best brak-
ing performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be performed by an approved dealer
or qualified workshop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is
asophis-
ticated device, but it cannot prevent accidents
resulting from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces. Remember
that stopping distances on slippery surfaces will
be longer than on normal surfaces even with ABS.
Stopping distances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you are using
tyre chains. Always maintain
asafe distance from
the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the driver
is responsible for safety.
Tyre type and condition may also affect braking
effectiveness.
• When replacing tyres, install the specified size
of tyres on all four wheels.
• When installing
aspare tyre, make sure that it
is the proper size and type as specified on the
tyre placard. (See “Vehicle identification” in
the “9. Technical information” section.)
• For detailed information, see “Tyres and
wheels” in the “9. Technical information” sec-
tion.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard brak-
ing or when braking on slippery surfaces. The sys-
tem detects the rotation speed at each wheel and
varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel
from locking and sliding. By preventing each wheel
from locking, the system helps the driver maintain
steering control and helps to minimise swerving and
spinning on slippery surfaces. Using system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress
the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do
not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to pre-
vent the wheels from locking up. Steer the vehicle to
avoid obstacles. WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may re-
sult in increased stopping distances.
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and acomputer. The
computer has abuilt-in diagnostic feature that tests
the system each time you start the engine and move
the vehicle at alow speed in forward or reverse.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a“clunk”
noise and/or feel apulsation in the brake pedal. This
is normal and does not indicate amalfunction. If the
computer senses amalfunction, it switches the ABS
off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. If the ABS
warning light illuminates during the self-test or while
driving, have the vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 5to10km/h (3
to 6M PH). The speed varies according to road con-
ditions.
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When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are
close to locking up, the actuator rapidly applies and
releases hydraulic pressure. This action is similar to
pumping the brakes very quickly. You may feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal and hear anoise from
under the bonnet or feel avibration from the actua-
tor when it is operating. This is normal and indicates
that the ABS is operating properly. However, the
pulsation may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while driving.
When the differential lock (where fitted) is engaged,
the ABS warning light illuminates. This indicates that
the anti-lock function is not fully operating. (See
“Rear differential locking system (where fitted)” ear-
lier in this section for the rear differential lock func-
tion.) WARNING
• Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and decelerate with great care. If
accelerating or decelerating too fast, the drive
wheels will lose even more traction.
• Allow more stopping distance in cold weather
driving. Braking should be started sooner than
on dry pavement.
• Keep at
agreater distance from the vehicle in
front of you on slippery roads.
• Wet ice (0°C, 32°F and freezing rain), very cold
snow and ice can be slick and very difficult to
drive on. The vehicle will have
alot less trac-
tion or grip under these conditions. Try to
avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.
• Watch for slippery spots (glaring ice). These
may appear on an otherwise clear road in
shaded areas. If
apatch of ice is seen ahead,
brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while
actually on the ice, and avoid any sudden
steering manoeuvres.
• Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
• Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gas under
your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehicle. BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze
and damage the battery. To maintain maximum effi-
ciency, the battery should be checked regularly. For
details, see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze,
drain the cooling system, including the engine block.
Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
TYRE EQUIPMENT
1. If you have snow tyres installed on the front/rear
wheels of your vehicle, they should be of the
same size, loading range, construction and type
(bias, bias-belted or radial) as the rear/front tyres.
2. If the vehicle is to be operated in severe winter conditions, snow tyres should be installed on all
four wheels.
3. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tyres may be used. However, some countries, prov-
inces and states prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before installing stud-
ded tyres.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow
tyres, on wet or dry surfaces, may be poorer
than that of non-studded snow tyres.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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The hazard warning flasher switch operates regard-
less of the ignition switch position except when the
battery is discharged.
The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to stop or park under emer-
gency conditions.
When the hazard warning flasher switch is pushed,
all turn signal lights will flash. To turn off the hazard
warning flasher, push the hazard warning flasher
switch again. If you have
aflat tyre, follow the instructions in this
section.
STOPPING VEHICLE WARNING
• Be sure to apply the parking brake firmly.
• Be sure to move the shift lever to the
P(Park)
position (automatic transmission model).
• Be sure to move the shift lever to the
R(Re-
verse) position (manual transmission model).
• Never change tyres when the vehicle is on a
slope, ice or slippery area. This is hazardous.
• Never change tyres when the oncoming traf-
fic is close to your vehicle. Call for profes-
sional road assistance.
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Park on alevel surface.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Automatic transmission model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position.
Manual transmission model:
Move the shift lever to the R(Reverse) position.
6. Turn off the engine. 7. Open the bonnet:
• To warn other traffic.
• To signal professional road assistance per-
sonnel that you need assistance.
8. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in asafe place, away from other traffic and
clear of the vehicle.
CHANGING FLAT TYRE (for models
with spare tyre)
Preparing tools
For Double Cab model
The tool storage compartment is located under the
rear seats. SIC2574Z
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH FLAT TYRE
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