2017 RENAULT ALASKAN engine overheat

11. Start the engine of the jumped vehicle
jBi nthe
normal manner.
CAUTION
Never keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start right away, place the ignition switch in
the “LOCK” position and wait at least 10 sec-
onds before trying again.
12. After the engine is started, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the opposite sequence
from that illustrated ( ➃,
➂ ,
➁ ,
➀ ).
13. Remove and dispose of the cloth properly as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
14. Replace the vent caps, if removed. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
• Automatic Transmission (AT) model cannot
be started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
• Three-way catalyst equipped model should
not be started by pushing. Attempting to do
so may cause damage to the three-way cata-
lyst.
• Diesel Oxidation Catalyst equipped model
should not be started by pushing. Attempting
to do so may cause damage to the catalyst.
• Never try to start the engine by towing. When
the engine starts, the forward surge could
cause the vehicle to collide with the towing
vehicle. WARNING
• Never continue driving if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
and/or avehicle fire.
• Never open the bonnet if steam is coming
out.
• Never remove the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine is hot. If the radiator
or coolant reservoir cap is removed when the
engine is hot, pressurised hot water will spurt
out and possibly cause burning, scalding or
serious injury.
• If steam or coolant is coming from the engine,
stand clear of the vehicle to prevent getting
scalded.
• The engine cooling fan can start at any time
when the coolant temperature exceeds pre-
set degrees.
• Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewel-
lery or clothing to come into contact with, or
to get caught in the cooling fan or drive belts.
If your vehicle is overheating, or if you feel alack of
engine power, detect unusual noise, etc., take the
following steps:
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
PUSH STARTING
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-12 In case of emergency

The radiator is fitted with
apressure cap. To prevent
engine damage, use only aGenuine RENAULT ra-
diator cap or its equivalent when replacement is
required.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the
engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the
level ➁,a
dd coolant up to the level
➀.If
the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insuf-
ficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with
coolant up to the filler opening and also add it to the
reservoir up to the level ➀.T
ighten the cap
securely after adding engine coolant.
If the cooling system frequently requires coolant,
have it checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Contact an approved dealer or qualified workshop if
replacement is required.
Major engine cooling system repair should be per-
formed by an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop. The service procedures can be found in the
appropriate Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced heater per-
formance and engine overheating.
WARNING
• To avoid being scalded, never change the
coolant when the engine is hot.
• Never remove the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure fluid es-
caping from the radiator.
• Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If
skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
• Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on
alevel surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine temperature reaches the normal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5minutes).
3. Stop the engine.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain back to the oil pan.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. 6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.
7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be within the range ➀.
8. If the oil level is below ➁,r
emove the oil filler
cap and pour the recommended oil into the open-
ing. Do not overfill ➂.
When filling the engine oil, do not remove the
dipstick. JVM0528XZ
M9T 2.3DCI engine JVM0535XZ
M9T 2.3DCI engine
ENGINE OIL
8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

O
Odometer ........................................................................V
..... 2-2
Off-road
–P recautions ..................................................................... 5-6
Oil
–C apacity ........................................................................V
.. 9-2
–C hanging engine oil filter ................................................. 8-7
–C hecking oil level ............................................................ 8-6
–D isposal ........................................................................V
.. 8-7
–E ngine oil ........................................................................V
8-6
Overheat
–E ngine ........................................................................V
... 6-12
Overview
–C ockpit ........................................................................V
... 0-6
–E ngine compartment ...................................................... 0-11
–E xterior ........................................................................V
.... 0-3
–I nstrument panel .............................................................. 0-8
–M eters and gauges ........................................................ 0-10
–P assenger compartment .................................................. 0-5
–S eats, Seat belts, Supplemental restraint system ............. 0-2
P Parking ........................................................................V
....... 5-44
–B rake ........................................................................V
.... 3-26
–P arking sensor system ................................................... 5-46
Parking brake
–C hecking ........................................................................V
8-9
–C old weather ................................................................ 5-52
Parking sensors .................................................................. 5-46
–I ndicator ........................................................................V
5-46
–O FF switch ................................................................... 5-47
Passenger compartment ........................................................ 0-5 Phone
–B luetooth® Hands-Free ....................................... 4-59, 4-65
–M obile phone integration ...................................... 4-59, 4-65
Power
–O utlet ........................................................................V
.... 2-38
–P ower steering .............................................................. 5-49
–S teering fluid ................................................................... 8-8
Precautions
–C hild restraints .............................................................. 1-14
–E xhaust gas ..................................................................... 5-3
–M aintenance .................................................................... 8-4
–O ff-road driving ............................................................... 5-6
–O n-pavement driving ....................................................... 5-6
–P arking ........................................................................V
.. 5-44
–P ush-button ignition switch ............................................ 5-15
–S eat belts ........................................................................V
1-9
–S upplemental Restraint System ..................................... 1-29
–T owing ........................................................................V
.. 6-13
–T railer towing ................................................................ 5-48
Pregnant women ................................................................. 1-11
Protection
–C orrosion ........................................................................V
7-5
Push starting ....................................................................... 6-12
R Radio
–A
pproval numbers and information ................................... 9-9
–F MAMr adio with CD (Type A) ..................................... 4-37
–F MAMr adio with CD (Type B) ..................................... 4-52
–T ouchscreen Navigation ................................................ 4-57
–T ransmitter ...................................................................... 9-8
Rear window
–D efogger ....................................................................... 2-34
Rearview
–M irrors
-Inside .............................................................. 3-23
10-6 Index

•
In case of emergency ... 6-2
(Flat tyre, engine will not start, overheating, towing)
• How to start the engine ... 5-2
• How to read the meters and gauges ... 2-2
• Maintenance and do-it-yourself ... 8-2
• Technical information ... 9-2
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