2017 RENAULT ALASKAN ignition

NOTE
For an overview see “Meters and gauges” in the
“0. Illustrated table of contents” section and see
“Instrument panel” in the “0. Illustrated table of
contents” section.
The needle indicators may move slightly after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. This
is not amalfunction.
SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turn-
ing, accelerating, or going up and down hills due to
movement of fuel in the tank.
The low fuel warning appears on the vehicle infor-
mation display when the fuel level in the tank is get-
ting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, prefer-
ably before the gauge reads the empty (0) position.
The arrow, ,i
ndicates that the fuel filler lid is
located on the left side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Refuel before the gauge reads the empty (0) po-
sition.
There is asmall reserve of fuel in the tank when the
fuel gauge reads the empty (0) position. Odometer
Distance to empty (dte
—kmormile):
The distance to empty (dte) ➀provides you with an
estimation of the distance that can be driven before
refuelling. The dte is constantly being calculated,
based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. NIC2704 JVI0602XZ JVI1041XZ
NIC3094
Left Hand Drive (LHD) model
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The dte mode includes
alow range warning feature.
If the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on
the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte dis-
play will change to “———”.
• If the amount of fuel added is small, the distance
to empty shown just before the ignition switch is
placed in the “OFF” position may continue to be
displayed.
• When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel
in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change
the display.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer:
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed in the
vehicle information display when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The odometer ➀displays the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer ➁displays the distance of
individual trips.
Changing twin trip odometer display:
Push the switch ➂(located on the
instrument panel) to change the display as follows:
TRIP A →TRIP B →ODOMETER →TRIP A
Resetting twin trip odometer:
Push and hold the switch ➂for
more than 1second to reset the trip odometer to
zero. Odometer (models without colour
display)
Odometer/twin trip odometer:
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer
➀displays the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer ➁displays the distance of
individual trips.
Changing trip odometer display:
Push the trip odometer reset switch ➂to change
the display as follows:
TRIP A →TRIP B →Trip computer mode →TRIP A
For trip computer information, see “Trip computer”
later in this section.
Resetting trip odometer:
While TRIP AorTRIPBisd isplayed push and hold
the trip odometer reset switch ➂for approximately
1s econd to reset the trip odometer to zero.
For further information, see “Trip computer” later in
this section. TACHOMETER AND ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine
into the red zone j
A.
The red zone varies with models.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is normal when the
gauge needle points within the zone ➀shown in
the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature will vary with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions. NIC2705
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Instrument brightness control button
(models with colour display)
The instrument brightness control switch ➀can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion. When the switch is operated, the vehicle infor-
mation display switches to the brightness adjust-
ment mode. Push the
+side of the switch to brighten the meter
panel lights. The bar ➀moves to the
+side.
Push the -side of the switch to dim the lights. The
bar ➀moves to the
−side.
When the brightness level reaches the maximum or
minimum, abeep will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to the normal
display when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5seconds. NIC3095
Left Hand Drive (LHD) model
JVI0661MZ
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fas-
ten the seat belts and place the ignition switch in the
ON position without starting the engine. The follow-
ing lights (where fitted) will come on: , ,
, , .
The following lights (where fitted) will come on briefly
and then go off: , , ,
, ,
, , , , , , (blue and
red)
If any light does not come on, or operates in away
other than described it may indicate aburned-out
bulb and/or asystem malfunction. Have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
Models with colour display:
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on
the vehicle information display between the speedo-
meter and tachometer. (See “Indicators for
operation” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi- nates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine
is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop promptly.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function
is turned off. The brake system then operates nor-
mally, but without anti-lock assistance. (See “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
While the differential lock (where fitted) is en-
gaged, the ABS warning light illuminates. This
indicates that the anti-lock function is not fully
operating. (See “Rear differential locking system
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for the rear differential lock function.) Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light (AT model)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light
illuminates and then turns off. This indicates that the
AT is operational.
If the AT check warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate
that the AT is not functioning properly and may need
servicing. Have the system checked, and if neces-
sary repaired, by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop promptly. Automatic Transmission (AT) oil
temperature warning light (AT
model)
This light illuminates when the Automatic Transmis-
sion (AT) oil temperature is too high. If the light illu-
minates while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the AT oil tem-
perature warning light is on may damage the AT. Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light (AT model)
This light indicates that the Automatic Transmission
(AT) parking function is not engaged. If the transfer
control is not secured in any driving position while
the AT shift lever is in the P(Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheels will not
lock.
For 4WD model: If the ATP warning light illumi-
nates with the shift lever in the P(Park) position,
shift the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode switch to
the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position again with the shift
lever in the N(Neutral) position. (See “4WD mode
switch operation” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
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WARNING
If the 4WD mode indicator (see “Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) warning light (4WD model)” later in this
section) is OFF or the ATP warning light is ON,
this indicates that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and could result
in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, causing seri-
ous personal injury or property damage. Always
set the parking brake. Brake warning light
WARNING
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive
the vehicle until the brake system has been
checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
• Even if you judge it to be safe, have your ve-
hicle towed because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
• Depressing the brake pedal without the en-
gine running and/or with
alow brake fluid
level could increase the stopping distance and
require greater pedal travel distance and ef-
fort.
The brake warning light indicates the parking brake
system operation, alow brake fluid level of the brake
system and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) mal-
function. Parking brake warning indicator:
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, the brake warning light illuminates. When the
engine is started and the parking brake is released,
the brake warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not fully released, the brake
warning light remains on. Be sure that the brake
warning light has turned off before driving. (See
“Parking brake” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.)
Low brake fluid warning indicator:
If the brake warning light illuminates while the en-
gine is running, or while driving, and the parking
brake is released, it may indicate the brake fluid
level is low.
When the brake warning light illuminates while driv-
ing, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Stop the engine and check the brake fluid level. If
the brake fluid level is at the minimum mark, add
brake fluid as necessary. (See “Brake fluid” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
If the brake fluid level is sufficient, have the brake
system checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop promptly.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator (where fitted):
When the parking brake is released and the brake
fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light
and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not func-
tioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop promptly. (See “Brake system”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.) Charge warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
charge warning light illuminates. After starting the
engine, the charge warning light turns off. This indi-
cates that the charging system is operational.
If the charge warning light illuminates while the en-
gine is running, or while driving, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning properly and
may need servicing.
When the charge warning light illuminates while driv-
ing, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Stop the engine and check the alternator belt. If the
alternator belt is loose, broken or missing, contact
an approved dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
(See “Drive belt” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
If the alternator belt appears to be functioning cor-
rectly but the charge warning light remains illumi-
nated, have the charging system checked by an
approved dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
warning light (where fitted)
When the DPF warning light illuminates, it indicates
that particulate matter is accumulated to the speci- fied amount of the limit in the filter and the filter
needs to regenerate. For filter regeneration details,
see “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
CAUTION
If you continue driving with the DPF warning light
on without performing the filter regeneration, this
will lead to particulate matter overload in the fil-
ter.
If this occurs, then the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) will turn on. The performance of the engine
might be limited to protect the DPF system. See
an approved dealer or qualified workshop to per-
form the service regeneration. Door open warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
door open warning light illuminates if any of the doors
are open or not closed securely. Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) warning light (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) warning light illuminates and then turns off. The warning light blinks when the ESP system is
operating.
When the warning light blinks while driving, the driv-
ing condition is slippery and the vehicle’s traction
limit is about to be exceeded.
If the ESP warning light illuminates while the engine
is running or while driving, it may indicate that the
ESP system is not functioning properly and may
need servicing. Have the system checked, and if
necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop promptly. If amalfunction occurs, the
ESP function is turned off, but the vehicle is still driv-
able. (See “Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.) Engine oil pressure warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
engine oil pressure warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the engine oil pressure warning
light turns off. This indicates that the oil pressure
sensors in the engine are operational.
If the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
that the engine oil pressure is low.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Stop
the engine immediately and call an approved dealer
or qualified workshop. CAUTION
• Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light illuminated could cause se-
rious damage to the engine.
• The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate
alow oil level. The oil
level should be checked using the dipstick.
(See “Checking engine oil level” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) Engine temperature warning
light (red/blue) (where fitted)
High temperature indicator light (Red):
The red warning light comes on when the engine
overheats. WARNING
If the high temperature warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
engine temperature is extremely high. Stop the
vehicle safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle
is overheated, continuing vehicle operation may
seriously damage the engine.
• If the engine coolant temperature warning
light (RED) comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible and contact an
approved dealer or qualified workshop.
• When towing
atrailer or driving uphill, reduce
the vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
to decrease the engine coolant temperature.
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•
If the engine overheats, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the en- gine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section for immedi-
ate required action.
Low temperature indicator light (Blue):
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, the engine temperature warning light (blue)
comes on. After afew seconds, it should go out and
remain off while the engine is running. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD model)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light illuminates.
After starting the engine, the 4WD warning light
turns off.
If the 4WD system malfunctions or the revolution or
radius of the front and the rear wheel differs, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or blink.
(See “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
CAUTION
• If the 4WD warning light illuminates or blinks
while driving, reduce the vehicle speed and
have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as pos-
sible. •
If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
turns on when driving on dry hard surface
roads:
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nthe 4H position, shift the 4WD mode
switch to 2WD.
–i nthe 4LO position, stop the vehicle and
shift the transmission lever to the N(Neu-
tral) position with the brake pedal
depressed and shift the 4WD mode switch
to 2WD.
If the warning light is still on after the above opera-
tions, have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible. Active Emergency Braking
system warning light
(where fitted)
This light illuminates when the Active Emergency
Braking system is set to OFF on the lower display.
If the light illuminates when the Active Emergency
Braking system is ON, it may indicate that the sys-
tem is unavailable. See “Active Emergency Braking
system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for more details.
Disabling the ESP system with the Electronic Stabil-
ity Programme (ESP) OFF switch causes the Active
Emergency Braking system to become unavailable.
This is not amalfunction.
For models without colour display:
The warning light blinks when the Active Emergency
Braking system is operating. Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (0) position.
There will be asmall reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0) position. Low tyre pressure warning light
(where fitted)
Your vehicle is equipped with aTyre Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) (where fitted) that monitors
the tyre pressure of all tyres except the spare.
The low tyre pressure warning light warns of low
tyre pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not func-
tioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, this light illuminates for about 1second and
turns off.
Low tyre pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tyre pressure,
the warning light will illuminate. Alow tyre pressure
warning (e.g., [Low tyre pressure]) also appears in
the vehicle information display.
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When the low tyre pressure warning light illuminates,
you should stop and adjust the tyre pressure of all 4
tyres to the recommended COLD tyre pressure
shown on the tyre placard located on the driver side
centre pillar see “Tyre placard” in the “9. Technical information” section. The low tyre pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tyre pressure is adjusted. After the tyre is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven
at speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tyre pressure warning light. Use atyre pressure gauge to check the tyre
pressure.
The low tyre pressure (e.g., [Low tyre pressure])
warning appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low tyre
pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle information
display” later in this section and “Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” later in
this section.
TPMS resetting must be also performed after atyre
or aw heel is replaced, or the tyres are rotated.
Depending on achange in the outside temperature,
the low tyre pressure warning light may illuminate
even if the tyre pressure has been adjusted prop-
erly. Adjust the tyre pressure to the recommended
COLD tyre pressure again when the tyres are cold,
and reset the TPMS. If the low tyre pressure warning light still continues
to illuminate after the resetting operation, it may indi-
cate that the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
For additional information, see “Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section and “Vehicle information
display” later in this section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tyre
pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1
minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. The light will remain on after
1minute. Have
the system checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop. The low tyre pressure warning does
not appear if the low tyre pressure warning light illu-
minates to indicate aTPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section. WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect electric
medical equipment. Those who use apace-
maker should contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the possible in-
fluences before use. •
If the light does not illuminate with the igni-
tion switch pushed ON, have the vehicle
checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
• If the low tyre pressure warning light illumi-
nates while driving, avoid sudden steering
manoeuvres or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to
asafe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving
with under-inflated tyres may permanently
damage the tyres and increase the likelihood
of tyre failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check the
tyre pressure for all four tyres. Adjust the tyre
pressure to the recommended COLD tyre
pressure shown on the tyre placard, located
on the driver side centre pillar, to turn the low
tyre pressure warning light off. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjusting the
tyre pressure, atyre may be flat. If you have a
flat tyre, repair it with the emergency tyre
puncture repair kit (where fitted) or replace it
with aspare tyre (where fitted) as soon as
possible.
• After adjusting the tyre pressure, be sure to
reset the TPMS. Unless the resetting is per-
formed, the TPMS will not warn of the low tyre
pressure correctly.
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