2017 RENAULT ALASKAN steering wheel

When the ignition switch is pushed without depress-
ing the brake pedal (automatic transmission model)
or the clutch pedal (manual transmission model),
the ignition switch position will change as follows:
• Push once to change to “ACC”.
• Push two times to change to “ON”.
• Push three times to change to “OFF”.
• Push four times to return to “ACC”.
• Open or close any door to return to “LOCK”
from the “OFF” position.
LOCK position
The ignition switch and steering lock can only be
locked at this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the “ACC” position while carrying the
Remote Control Key. ACC position
The electrical accessory power activates at this po-
sition without the engine turned on.
ON position
The ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate at this position without the engine
turned on.
OFF position
The engine is turned off with the steering wheel
unlocked.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY BATTERY
DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Remote Control Key is dis-
charged, or environmental conditions interfere with
the Remote Control Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position. Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the
N(Neutral) position.
2. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Remote Con- trol Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch pedal (MT
model) within 10 seconds after the chime
sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3isperformed, when the ignition switch
is pushed without depressing the brake pedal (AT
model) or the clutch pedal (MT model), the ignition
switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE
• When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ACC” or “ON” position or the engine is started
by the above procedures, the Key Battery low
warning appears on the vehicle information
display even if the Remote Control Key is in-
side the vehicle. This is not
amalfunction. To
turn off the warning, touch the ignition switch
with the Remote Control Key again.
• If the Key Battery low warning appears on the
vehicle information display, replace the bat-
tery as soon as possible. (See “Remote Con-
trol Key battery replacement” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.) JVS0241XZ
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Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1
→
←M2→
←M3→
←M4→
←M5→
←M6→
←M7
M7(
7th):
Use this position for all normal forward driving at
highway speeds.
M6( 6th) andM5(5th):
Use these positions when driving up long slopes, or
for engine braking when driving down long slopes.
M4( 4th),M3(3rd) andM2(2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine brak-
ing on downhill grades.
M1( 1st):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or
driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
• Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex-
tended periods of time in lower than 7th gear.
This reduces fuel economy.
• Moving the shift lever to the same side twice will
shift the ranges in succession. However, if this
motion is rapidly done, the second shifting may
not be completed properly.
• In the manual shift mode, the transmission
may not shift to the selected gear or may au-
tomatically shift to the other gear. This helps
maintain driving performance and reduces the
chance of vehicle damage or loss of control. •
When the transmission does not shift to the
selected gear, the Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator light (in the vehicle in-
formation display) will blink and the buzzer
will sound.
• In the manual shift mode, the transmission
automatically shifts down to 1st gear before
the vehicle comes to
astop. When accelerat-
ing again, it is necessary to shift up to the
desired range.
Accelerator downshift -inD(Drive)
position
For passing or climbing hills, depress the accelera-
tor pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission
down into alower gear, depending on the vehicle
speed.
Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not
be moved from the P(Park) position even with the
brake pedal depressed. To release the shift lock, perform the following pro-
cedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “LOCK”
position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cap jAa nd push down
the shift lock release button.
4. Push and hold the shift lever button and move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock release button j
A.
Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position to
release the steering wheel lock.
The vehicle may be moved, by pushing, to the de-
sired location.
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P(Park)
position, have an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop check the AT system as soon as possible.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the AT will be
locked in any of the forward gears depending on
conditions.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical cir-
cuits are functioning properly. In this case, place
the ignition switch in the “OFF” position and wait
for 3seconds. Then place the ignition switch back
in the “ON” position. The vehicle should return to JVS0444X
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent un-
necessary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,
and noise during ajourney:
• When you stop the vehicle with the shift lever in
N(
Neutral) and clutch pedal released, the en-
gine is turned off automatically.
• When you push the clutch pedal, the engine is
automatically turned on.
CAUTION
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition turned off. Lock the vehicle
as normal. Turning the ignition switch OFF will
shut down all electrical systems. Failure to do
this may result in aflat battery.
NOTE
For model with Stop/Start System, use the spe-
cial battery that is enhanced in regard to the
charge-discharge capacity and life performance.
Avoid using anon-special battery for the Stop/
Start System, as this may cause early deteriora-
tion of the battery or amalfunction of the Stop/
Start System. For the battery, it is recommended
to use Genuine RENAULT parts. For more infor-
mation, contact an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System will not activate under
the following conditions:
• When the engine is kept idling without any
driving after the engine is turned on. •
When the engine coolant temperature is low.
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the battery temperature is low.
• When the vehicle is moved.
• When the vacuum in the brake servo
decreases.
• When the engine bonnet is opened with the
engine running.
• When the engine is turned on with the engine
bonnet open.
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• When the driver’s door is open.
• When the Stop/Start System indicator blinks
at
alow speed.
• When the fan speed control is in any position
other than OFF (0) while the air flow control is
in the front defogger position.
• When the front defogger switch is on.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
too high or low. (When the Auto air condition-
ing system is off, the Stop/Start System will
operate.)
• When the fan speed of the air conditioner is
set to the maximum speed.
• When the Stop/Start OFF switch is turned on.
• When the power consumption is large. •
When the vehicle is travelling at altitudes
higher than 2000
m(6562 ft) (MT model).
• For Manual Transmission (MT) models
• When the shift lever is in any position except
the
N(Neutral) position.
• When the clutch pedal is depressed.
• When the Remote Control Key is not in the
vehicle.
• When the steering wheel is turning or turned
more than 45 degrees.
NOTE
The engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal
is pressed while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
• When the engine bonnet is opened.
• When the driver seat belt is unfastened and
the driver’s door is opened.
• When the shift lever is not in the
N(Neutral)
position.
NOTE
It may take some time until the Stop/Start Sys-
tem activates under the following conditions:
• When the battery is discharged.
• When the outside temperature is low or high.
• When the battery is replaced or the battery
terminal is disconnected for extended peri-
ods and then reconnected.
STOP/START 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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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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ated. Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal
and turn the cruise control MAIN switch off im-
mediately. Failure to do so may cause engine
damage.
When the cruise control system is on the speed lim-
iter cannot be operated.
The cruise control system operation switches are
located on the steering wheel (right side).
The cruise control system operating condition is
shown in the vehicle information display.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
• If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The or
(where fitted) indicator in the vehicle information
display will then blink to warn the driver.
• If the or indicator blinks, turn the
cruise control MAIN switch off and have the sys-
tem checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
• The or indicator may blink when
the cruise control MAIN switch is turned ON
while pushing the , , or
switch. To properly set the cruise
control system, perform the following proce-
dures. CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
➀
switch
j A (Resume) switch
j B switch
➁ Cruise control main ON/OFF switch
➂ Speed limiter main ON/OFF switch
(For details, see “Speed limiter (where fitted)”
later in this section) (where fitted) ➃
Cruise control symbol
➄ Set speed value
The cruise control allows driving at speeds above
40 km/h (25 MPH) without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control will automatically be cancelled if
the vehicle speed slows to less than approximately
33 km/h (21 MPH).
Moving the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position
(Automatic Transmission models) or depressing the
clutch pedal (Manual Transmission models) will can-
cel the cruise control.
Turning the cruise control system on
Push the cruise control main switch ➁.T
he cruise
control symbol ➃appears together with the last set
speed value (or ———)
➄in the top of the vehicle
information display.
Setting acruising speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Push the switch jBa nd release it.
3. The cruise control symbol ➃appears together
with the set speed value (desired cruising speed)
➄ in the top of the vehicle information display.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle will maintain the set speed.
If the vehicle speed is less than the minimum set
speed, it will not be possible to set the cruise
control system. NAA1866
Models with speed limiter (where fitted)
NAA1667
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