2017 RENAULT ALASKAN Owners Manual

hicle straight, accelerate or decelerate or
move the vehicle in reverse, then shift the
4WD mode switch.
• If the 4WD warning light comes on or 4WD Er-
ror warning (where fitted) appears, the 4WD
mode indicator turns off.
4WD WARNING
Warning light Warning light
Comes on or
blinks when:
m Illuminates
There
is a
malfunction in the
4WD system
m Blinks
The
difference in
wheel rotation is large
If the 4WD warning light comes on, the 4WD mode
indicator turns off.
Al arge difference between the diameters of front
and rear wheels will make the 4WD warning light
blink. Change the 4WD mode switch to <2WD>
and do not drive fast.
CAUTION
• If the 4WD warning light comes on or blinks
during operation for
awhile, have your ve-
hicle checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop as soon as possible. •
Shifting between <4H> and <4LO> is not rec-
ommended when the 4WD warning light turns
on.
• When the 4WD warning light comes on, the
2WD mode may be engaged even if the 4WD
mode switch is in <4H>. Be especially careful
when driving. If corresponding parts are mal-
functioning, the 4WD mode will not be en-
gaged even if the 4WD mode switch is shifted.
• Do not drive the vehicle in the <4H> or <4LO>
position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on
dry, hard surfaces in <4H> or <4LO> may
cause unnecessary noise, tyre wear and in-
creased fuel consumption.
If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
turns on when driving on dry hard surface
roads:
–i 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 4WD warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop as soon as possible. •
The transfer case may be damaged if you con-
tinue driving with the warning light blinking.
Warning indicator
If any malfunction occurs in the Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) system while the engine is running, awarn-
ing message appears in the vehicle information dis-
play.
If the [4WD system fault] warning appears, there
may be amalfunction in the 4WD system. Reduce
vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by an
approved dealer or qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the engine on
afree roller
when any of the wheels raised.
• If the [4WD system fault] warning appears
while driving, there may be
amalfunction in
the 4WD system. Reduce the vehicle speed
and have your vehicle checked by an
approved dealer or qualified workshop as
soon as possible. Be especially careful when
driving.
• The power train may be damaged if you con-
tinue driving with the [4WD system fault] warn-
ing on.
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TYRE RECOMMENDATION FOR 4WD
CAUTION
• Always use tyres of the same size, brand, con-
struction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and
tread pattern on all four wheels. Failure to do
so may result in acircumference difference
between tyres on the front and rear axles,
which will cause excessive tyre wear and may damage the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
• ONLY use spare tyres specified for the Four-
Wheel Drive (4WD) models.
If excessive tyre wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tyres be replaced with tyres of the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tyre
pressure and wheel alignment should also be
checked and corrected as necessary. Contact an
approved dealer or qualified workshop.
Snow tyres
If you install snow tyres, they must also be of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on
all four wheels.
Tyre inflation pressure
Periodically check the pressures of all tyres, includ-
ing the spare, with agauge while at aservice sta-
tion. If necessary, adjust to the specified pressure.
Tyre pressures are shown on the tyre placard af-
fixed to the driver’s side centre pillar or rear access
door. Tyre rotation
RENAULT recommends that tyres should be rotated
every 5,000 km (3,000 miles).
Snow chains
Snow chains must be installed only on the rear
wheels and not on the front wheels.
Do not drive with snow chains on paved roads that are clear of snow. Driving with chains in such condi-
tions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to overstress. When driving on
clear paved roads, be sure to change to Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD) mode. The rear differential lock is designed to transmit en-
gine power to the left and right rear wheels equally.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. or
one wheel is off the ground and the differential lock
is not on, engine power is transmitted to the wheel
with least resistance causing it to spin, leaving insuf-
ficient traction on the other wheel. The rear differen-
tial lock allows the left and right wheels to rotate as
au
nit, enabling your vehicle to free itself.
To lock the rear differential gear:
1) Stop the vehicle completely.
2) Turn the 4WD mode switch to the 4LO position. For operation of the 4WD mode switch, see
“Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” earlier
in this section.
3) Push the differential lock mode switch to the ON position.
The differential lock indicator light will blink
in the meter and then remains on while the differ-
ential gear is completely locked. JVS0533XZ
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING
SYSTEM (where fitted)
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After using the rear differential lock, or when resum-
ing normal driving, push the differential lock mode
switch to the OFF position. The differential lock indi-
cator light will turn off after the differential lock is
released.
NOTE
• The rear differential lock-up device operates
only when the engine is running.
• In 4H mode, the rear differential lock-up de-
vice does not operate when the differential
lock mode switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. (The differential lock indicator light will
flash.) WARNING
• Use the rear differential lock only in an emer-
gency when it is not possible to free astuck
vehicle even using the 4LO position.
• When the differential lock is in operation, turn-
ing the vehicle becomes hard and, especially
at high speeds, is dangerous.
• While differential lock is on, the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light and the
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) off indi-
cator light illuminate. This indicates that anti-
lock function may not fully operate.
• Do not operate the differential lock when the
vehicle is turning or when one side wheel is
rotating. Otherwise the power train system
parts could be damaged. •
Avoid quick starts while the differential lock is
in operation. Otherwise the power train sys-
tem parts could be damaged.
Observe the above precautions. Otherwise, loss
of normal steering control may result. WARNING
• The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) sys-
tem is designed to help the driver maintain
stability but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving techniques.
Reduce vehicle speed and be especially care-
ful when driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabiliser bars, bushings and
wheels are not recommended by RENAULT
for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the ESP system may not operate properly.
This could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the ESP warning light may illuminate.
• If brake related parts such as brake pads, ro-
tors and callipers are not RENAULT-recom-
mended or are extremely deteriorated, the
ESP system may not operate properly and the
ESP warning light may illuminate.
• If engine control related parts are not
RENAULT recommended or are extremely de-
teriorated, the ESP warning light may illu-
minate.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP) SYSTEM
(where fitted)
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•
When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the ESP sys-
tem may not operate properly and the ESP
warning light may illuminate. Do not drive
on these types of roads.
• When driving on an unstable surface such as
at urntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the ESP
warning light may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto astable surface.
• If wheels or tyres other than the RENAULT
recommended ones are used, the ESP sys-
tem may not operate properly and the ESP
warning light may illuminate.
• The ESP system is not
asubstitute for winter
tyres or tyre chains on asnow covered road.
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and
vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the
ESP system performs the following functions:
• Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on
one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred
to
an on slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
• Controls brake pressure and engine output to
reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle speed
(traction control function). •
Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and
engine output to help the driver maintain control
of the vehicle in the following conditions:
–u
ndersteer (vehicle tends to not follow the
steered path despite increased steering in-
put)
–o versteer (vehicle tends to spin due to cer-
tain road or driving conditions).
The ESP system can help the driver to maintain con-
trol of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of ve-
hicle control in all driving situations.
When the ESP system operates, the ESP warning
light in the instrument panel flashes so note the
following:
• The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help the
vehicle on the steered path.
• You may feel
apulsation in the brake pedal and
hear anoise or vibration from under the bonnet.
This is normal and indicates that the ESP system
is working properly.
• Adjust your speed and driving to the road condi-
tions.
If am alfunction occurs in the system, the ESP warn-
ing light illuminates in the instrument panel. The
ESP system automatically turns off.
The ESP OFF switch is used to turn off the ESP
system. The ESP off indicator light illuminates
to indicate the ESP system is off. When the ESP
OFF switch is used to turn off the system, the ESP system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from
slipping by transferring power to
anon slipping drive
wheel. The ESP warning light flashes if this
occurs. All other ESP functions are off and the ESP
warning light will not flash. The ESP system is
automatically reset to on when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFFposition then back to the ONposi-
tion.
When the <4LO> position is selected with the Four-
Wheel Drive (4WD) mode switch, the ESP system
is disabled and the ESP OFF indicator light illumi-
nates.
See “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion and “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)”
earlier in this section.
The computer has abuilt-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine and
move the vehicle forward or in reverse at aslow
speed. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a
“clunk” noise and/or feel apulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indication of a
malfunction.
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP) OFF SWITCH
The vehicle should be driven with the Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) system ON for most
driving conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the ESP
system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the
accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum
engine power is needed to free astuck vehicle, turn
the ESP system off.
To turn off the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
system, push the ESP OFF switch. The ESP off
indicator light will illuminate.
Push the ESP OFF switch again or restart the en-
gine to turn on the Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) system. The Active Emergency Braking system can assist
the driver when there is
arisk of aforward collision
with the vehicle ahead in the travelling lane.
The Active Emergency Braking system uses aradar
sensor ➀located at the front of the vehicle to mea-
sure the distance to the vehicle ahead in the travel-
ling lane. WARNING
• The Active Emergency Braking system is a
supplemental aid to the driver. It is not are-
placement for the driver’s attention to traffic
conditions or responsibility to drive safely. It
cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness
or dangerous driving techniques.
• The Active Emergency Braking system does
not function in all driving, traffic, weather and
road conditions. SYSTEM OPERATION
The Active Emergency Braking system will function
when your vehicle is driven at speeds above ap-
proximately
5km/h (3 MPH).
If ar isk of aforward collision is detected, the Active
Emergency Braking system will provide the first
warning to the driver by flashing the forward colli-
sion warning light (orange) and providing an audible
warning.
If the driver applies the brakes quickly and forcefully
after the warning, and the Active Emergency Brak-
ing system detects that there is still the possibility of
af orward collision, the system will automatically in-
crease the braking force.
If the driver does not take action, the Active Emer-
gency Braking system issues the second visual
warning (red) and audible warning. If the driver re-
leases the accelerator pedal, then the system ap-
plies partial braking
If the risk of acollision becomes imminent, the Ac-
tive Emergency Braking system applies harder brak-
ing automatically. SSD1 149Z
NIC3103
ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING
SYSTEM (where fitted)
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Warning Visual
Audible
First m Chime
Second m High pitched
chime
Overview of warnings
NOTE
The vehicle’s brake lights come on when braking
is performed by the Active Emergency Braking
system.
Depending on vehicle speed and distance to the
vehicle ahead, as well as driving and roadway con-
ditions, the system may help the driver avoid afor-
ward collision or may help mitigate the
consequences if acollision should one be unavoid-
able.
If the driver is handling the steering wheel, acceler-
ating or braking, the Active Emergency Braking sys-
tem will function later or will not function.
The automatic braking will cease under the follow-
ing conditions:
• When the steering wheel is turned as far as nec-
essary to avoid acollision.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed. •
When there is no longer
avehicle detected
ahead.
If the Active Emergency Braking system has
stopped the vehicle, the vehicle will remain at a
standstill for approximately 2seconds before the
brakes are released. WARNING
• The radar sensor does not detect the follow-
ing objects:
–P edestrians, animals or obstacles in the
roadway
–O ncoming vehicles
–C rossing vehicles
• The radar sensor has some performance limi-
tations. If
astationary vehicle is in the vehi-
cle’s path, the Active Emergency Braking sys-
tem will not function when the vehicle is driven
at speeds over approximately 70 km/h (44
MPH).
• The radar sensor may not detect
avehicle
ahead in the following conditions:
–D irt, ice, snow or other material covering
the radar sensor.
–I nterference by other radar sources.
–S now or road spray from travelling
vehicles.
–I fthe vehicle ahead is narrow (e.g. motor-
cycle). –W
hen driving on asteep downhill slope or
roads with sharp curves.
–W hen towing atrailer.
• In some road or traffic conditions, the Active
Emergency Braking system may unexpectedly
apply partial braking. When acceleration is
necessary, continue to depress the accelera-
tor pedal to override the system.
• Braking distances increase on slippery sur-
faces.
• Excessive noise will interfere with the warn-
ing chime sound, and the chime may not be
heard.
• The system is designed to automatically
check the sensor’s functionality, within cer-
tain limitations. The system may not detect
some forms of obstruction of the sensor area
of the front bumper such as ice, snow, stick-
ers, for example. In these cases, the system
may not be able to warn the driver properly.
Be sure that you check, clean and clear the
sensor area of the front bumper regularly
Turning the Active Emergency Braking
system ON/OFF
Perform the following steps to turn the Active Emer-
gency Braking system ON or OFF.
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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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