2017 RENAULT ALASKAN ignition

4. No Key Detected warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears when the door is closed with
the Remote Control Key left outside the vehicle and
the ignition switch in the ONposition. Make sure
that the Remote Control Key is inside the vehicle.
See “Remote Control Key system (where fitted)” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
for more details.
5. Key reminder warning (where fitted)
This warning appears if the driver’s side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition switch and
ignition switch is in the ACC,OFForLOCK position.
Remove the key and take it with you when leaving
the vehicle.
6. Shift to Park warning (where fitted for
AT models)
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever in any
position except the P(Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position or push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Shifting” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.) 7. Push ignition to OFF warning (where
fitted for AT models)
This warning appears when the shift lever is moved
to the
P(Park) position with the ignition switch in the
ACC position after the Shift to Park warning ap-
pears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFFposition, per-
form the following procedure:
Shift to Park warning →(Move the shift lever to P)
→ PUSH warning →(Push the ignition switch →
ignition switch position is turned to ON)→PUSH
warning →(Push the ignition switch →ignition
switch position is turned to OFF)
8. Key Battery low warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears when the Remote Control Key
battery is running out of power.
If this warning appears, replace the battery with a
new one. (See “Remote Control Key battery
replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
9. Engine start operation for Remote
Control Key system indicator
(where fitted)
This indicator appears when the Remote Control
Key battery is running out of power and when the
Remote Control Key system and vehicle are not
communicating normally. If this indicator appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Remote Control Key while depressing the
brake pedal. (See “Remote Control Key battery
discharge” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
10. Key ID Incorrect warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
placed from the LOCKposition and the Remote
Control Key cannot be recognised by the system.
You cannot start the engine with an unregistered
key. Use the registered Remote Control Key.
See “Remote Control Key system (where fitted)” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.
11. Release Parking Brake warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 7km/h (4 MPH) and the parking brake is
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the parking
brake.
12. Low fuel warning
This warning appears 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.
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13. Door open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors are open or
not closed securely. The vehicle icon indicates
which door is open on the display. Make sure that all
of the doors are closed.
14. Second row seat belt warning
(where fitted)
This second row seat belt warning appears after the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If any of
the second row seat passenger seat belts is not fas-
tened, achime will sound and the seat icon illumi-
nates in red to show which seat belt is not fastened.
The seat icon illuminates in red until the correspond-
ing second row seat passenger’s seat belt is fas-
tened. The warning will automatically turn off after approximately 35 seconds.
For more details and precautions on seat belt us-
age, see “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety —seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section.
15. 4WD mode indicator (where fitted)
This indicator shows the drive mode of the 4WD
system.
See “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for details. 16. Low washer fluid warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid is
at
alow level. Add washer fluid as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
17. Key System Error warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears if there is amalfunction in the
Remote Control Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is stopped,
the engine cannot be started. If this warning ap-
pears while the engine is running, the vehicle can be
driven. However, contact an approved dealer or
qualified workshop for repair as soon as possible.
18. Oil Level Low indicator
(where fitted)
If the low level indicator is displayed, the engine oil
level is low. If the low level indicator is displayed, check the level using the engine oil dipstick. (See
“Checking engine oil level” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly using
the engine oil dipstick. Operating with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the engine and such damage is not covered by the warranty. 19. Oil level sensor warning
(where fitted)
If the oil level sensor warning is displayed, the en-
gine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning. Contact
an approved dealer or qualified workshop immedi-
ately.
20. Low Oil Pressure Stop vehicle
warning (where fitted)
This warning appears if low engine oil pressure is
detected. If the warning appears during normal driv-
ing, pull off the road in
asafe area, stop the engine
immediately and call an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
The low oil pressure warning is not designed to indi-
cate alow oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil
level. (See “Checking engine oil level” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure
warning displayed could cause serious damage
to the engine.
21. 4WD Error warning (where fitted)
This warning appears when the four wheel drive
(4WD) system is not functioning properly while the
engine is running. Reduce vehicle speed and have
your vehicle checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop. See “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.
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22. Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse warning (where fitted)
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on). When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the ex- tended storage fuse switch to turn off the warning.
For more information, see “Fuses” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
23. Headlight System Error warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears if the LED headlights are mal-
functioning. Have the system checked by an ap-
proved dealer or qualified workshop.
24. Reminder Turn OFF Headlights
warning
This warning appears when the driver side door is
opened with the headlight switch is left ONand the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF,ACCorLOCK
position. Place the headlight switch in the or
(where fitted) position. For additional in-
formation, see “Headlight and turn signal switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
25. Time for adriver break? indicator
This indicator appears when the set [Timer] alarm activates. You can set the time for up to 6hours.
(See “Settings” earlier in this section.) 26. Cruise control indicator
(where fitted)
This indicator shows the cruise control system sta-
tus. The status is shown by the colour.
See “Cruise control (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for details.
27. Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator (AT models)
This indicator shows the automatic shift position.
In the manual shift mode, when the transmission
does not shift to the selected gear due to
atrans-
mission protection mode, the AT position indicator
will blink and achime will sound.
For further details, see “Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
28. Automatic Transmission (AT) Error
warning (AT models)
If the Automatic Transmission (AT) Error warning
appears while the engine is running, or while driv-
ing, it may indicate that the AT is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop promptly. 29. Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning (AT models)
This warning indicates that the Automatic Transmis-
sion (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 appears 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 “Four-
Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.) WARNING
If the 4WD mode indicator (see “4WD mode
indicator” in the “5. Starting and driving” section)
is OFF or the ATP warning light is ON, this indi-
cates that the automatic transmission P(Park)
position will not function and could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, causing serious
personal injury or property damage. Always set
the parking brake.
30. Parking Sensor Error warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears when the parking sensor (so-
nar) system is not functioning properly. If the warn-
ing appears, have the system checked by an ap-
proved dealer or qualified workshop.
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31. Low fuel level warning
The low fuel level warning appears on the vehicle
information display when the fuel level in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, pref-
erably before the gauge reads the empty position.
For further details, see “Fuel gauge” earlier in this
section. OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (where fitted
for diesel engine model)
When the ignition switch is in the
ONposition, en-
gine oil information is displayed.
Engine oil information informs the distance to oil
change, oil level indication and malfunction of oil
level sensor. 1. Distance to oil change
The distance to oil change is displayed if the dis-
tance to oil change is less than 1,500 km (930 miles).
2. Oil replacement indicator
When the set mileage approaches, the engine oil
replacement indicator will appear on the display.
After the oil is changed, reset the distance to oil
change. The oil replacement indicator will not be
reset automatically. To reset this indicator, see
“Settings” earlier in this section.
The distance to oil change interval cannot be ad-
justed manually. The distance to oil change interval
is set automatically.
CAUTION
•
If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil as soon as possible.
Operating your vehicle with deteriorated oil
can damage the engine.
• Never perform reset if the engine oil was not
changed. Always visit an approved dealer or
qualified workshop to perform the engine oil
change including an oil filter change and the
reset.
NOTE
• It is not possible to undo the reset.
• Resetting the oil change distance is only pos-
sible when:
–T
he distance to oil change is displayed in
the vehicle information display. JVI1244X
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
RENAULT recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights.
AUTO position
When the ignition switch is in the ONposition and
the headlight switch is in the position, the
headlights, front clearance lights, instrument panel
lights, rear combination lights and other lights turn
on automatically depending on the brightness of the
surroundings.
The headlights will turn on automatically at twilight
or in rainy weather (when the windscreen wiper is
operated continuously).
When the ignition switch is placed in the OFFposi-
tion, the lights will turn off automatically. CAUTION
Do not place any objects on top of the brightness
sensor. The sensor senses the brightness level
and controls the autolight function. If the sensor
is covered, it reacts as if it is dark, and the head-
lights will illuminate.
m position
The position
turns on the front clearance, in-
strument panel, tail and number plate lights.
m position
The position
turns on the headlights in addition
to the other lights.
Headlight beam
To turn on the high beam, push the lever towards
the front position ➀.
To turn off the high beam, return the lever to the
neutral position ➁. To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards the
rearmost position
➂.T
he headlights can be flashed
even when the headlights are not on.
Friendly lighting (where fitted):
When the lever is pulled towards the rearmost posi-
tion ➂after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF
or LOCK position, the headlights will turn on and
stay on for 30 seconds. Each time the lever is pulled
towards the rearmost position 30 seconds are
added to the timer.
The lever can be pulled up to 4times for 2minutes
of illumination.
Daytime running light system
(where fitted)
Even if the headlight switch is in the OFFposition,
the daytime running lights will come on after starting
the engine.
When the light switch is turned to the or
position, the daytime running light will turn off.NIC2765
NIC2914
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL
(where fitted)
Manual type
The headlight aiming control operates when the ig- nition switch is in the ONand the headlight switch is
in the position to allow the headlight axis to be
adjusted according to the driving condition.
When driving with no heavy load/luggage or driving
on aflat road, select the normal position <0>.
If the number of occupants and load/luggage in the
vehicle changes, the headlight axis may become
higher than normal.
If the vehicle is travelling on ahilly road, the head-
lights may directly shine on the rearview and outside mirrors of avehicle ahead or the windscreen of an
oncoming vehicle, which may obscure another driv-
ers’ vision. To adjust to the proper aiming height, turn the switch
accordingly. The higher the number, designated on
the switch, the lower the headlight axis.
Automatic type
For vehicles fitted with an automatic levelling sys-
tem, the headlight axis is controlled automatically.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
(where fitted)
The light reminder chime will sound if the headlight
switch is in either the or position and
when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC,OFForLOCK position.
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFForLOCK
position while the headlight switch is in the or
position, the battery saver function will turn off
the lights after aperiod of time to prevent the battery
from being discharged.
CAUTION
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is not
running for extended periods of time to prevent
the battery from being discharged. TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
CAUTION
The turn signal switch will not be cancelled auto-
matically if the steering wheel turning angle does
not exceed the preset amount. After the turn or
lane change, make sure that the turn signal
switch is returned to its original position.
Turn signal
To turn on the turn signals, move the lever up
➀or
down ➁to the point where the lever latches. When
the turn is completed, the turn signal cancels auto-
matically.
Lane change signal
To turn on the lane change signals, move the lever
up ➀ or down
➁to the point where the light be-
gins to flash.
If the lever is moved back to its original position right
after moving up or down, the light will flash 3times. JVI0477XZ NIC2915
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures, the washer fluid may
freeze on the windscreen and obscure your vi-
sion. Warm the windscreen with the defogger be-
fore you wash the windscreen.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continuously for
longer than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
• If the wiper operation is interrupted by snow
or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect
its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch
to the OFF position and remove the snow or
ice on and around the wiper arms. In approxi-
mately
1minute, turn the switch on again to
operate the wiper.
WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH The windscreen wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the
ONposition.
Wiper operation
The lever position ➀operates the wiper intermit-
tently.
The intermittent operation can be adjusted by turn-
ing the adjustment control knob, (shorter) j
Aor
(longer) j
B.
The lever position ➁operates the wiper at low
speed.
The lever position > ➂operates the wiper at high
speed.
To stop the wiper operation, move the lever up to
the position.
Push the lever up ➃for
asingle sweep of the
wiper. The lever automatically returns to its original
position.
Washer operation
Pull the lever towards you ➄to operate the washer.
For every fifth operation of the wiper and washer,
the headlight washing system (where fitted) will be
activated to clean the headlights. The headlight
washing system is only activated while the headlight
switch is in the position. See “Headlight
cleaner (where fitted)” later in this section. NIC3085 SIC3537Z
Type A
JVI0853XZ
Type B
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
DEFOGGER SWITCH
(where fitted)
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The rear window defogger switch operates when
the ignition switch is in the ONposition.
The defogger is used to reduce the moisture, fog or
frost on the rear window and outside rearview mir-
ror (where fitted) surfaces to improve the rear view.
When the defogger switch is pushed, the indicator
light j
Ai lluminates and the rear window defogger operates for approximately 15 minutes. After the
preset time has passed, the defogger will turn off
automatically.
To turn the rear window defogger off manually, push
the defogger switch again.
CAUTION
• When operating the defogger continuously,
be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it may
cause the battery to discharge.
• When cleaning the inner side of the window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the elec-
trical conductors on the surface of the win-
dow. To clean the headlights, pull the windscreen washer
switch towards you while the headlight switch is in
the position and the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
NOTE
The headlight cleaner will automatically operate
every fifth operation of the wiper and washer
switch.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(where fitted)
The headlight cleaner operates when the headlight
and turn signal switch is in the position and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
To operate the headlight cleaner push the headlight
cleaner switch located on the driver’s side, lower
left side of the instrument panel.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the cleaner continuously for
more than 15 seconds. NIC3102
Type C-LHD JVI1022XZ
Type C-RHD SIC2255Z
Headlight cleaner switch (where fitted)
HEADLIGHT CLEANER
(where fitted)
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