2017 RENAULT ALASKAN ECO mode

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Starting and driving
Starting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting engine.............................................. 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
AdBlue® Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
system (where fitted for diesel engine model) ...... 5-3
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted) ............. 5-5 Automatic regeneration ....................................... 5-6
On-road and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-6 Driving safety precautions ................................... 5-6
Turbocharger system ............................................... 5-8
Care when driving ................................................... 5-8 Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-8
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-8
Driving in wet conditions ..................................... 5-8
Driving in winter conditions ................................. 5-8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (where
fitted) ....................................................................... 5-9 Meter information................................................ 5-12
Activation............................................................ 5-12
New and repositioned TPMS sensors
(including fitment of alternative wheels) ............... 5-12
Adjusting TPMS target pressure ......................... 5-13
Tyre pressure units ............................................. 5-13
[Check cold tyre] message ................................. 5-13
TPMS temperature calibration............................. 5-13
Ignition switch (models without Remote Control
Key system) ............................................................. 5-14
Manual Transmission (MT) .................................. 5-14
Key positions ...................................................... 5-14 Steering lock ...................................................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch (models with Remote
Control Key system) ................................................ 5-15 Precautions on push-button ignition switch
operation ............................................................ 5-15
Remote Control Key system................................ 5-15
Automatic Transmission (AT) .............................. 5-16
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-16
Ignition switch positions ...................................... 5-16
Remote Control Key battery discharge ................ 5-17
Starting engine (models without Remote Control
Key system) ............................................................. 5-18
Starting engine (models with Remote Control Key
system).................................................................... 5-18
Driving the vehicle.................................................... 5-19 Driving with Automatic Transmission (AT) ........... 5-19
Driving with Manual Transmission (MT) ............... 5-22
Stop/Start System (where fitted) .............................. 5-23
Stop/Start System display................................... 5-24
Stop/Start OFF switch ....................................... 5-25
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted) .................... 5-26 Part time 4WD system ........................................ 5-26
4WD mode switch operation............................... 5-30
4WD mode indicator........................................... 5-30
4WD warning ..................................................... 5-31
Tyre recommendation for 4WD ........................... 5-32
Rear differential locking system (where fitted)........... 5-32
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
(where fitted) ........................................................... 5-33

WARNING
• Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in
your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls, or move the vehicle, and
inadvertently become involved in aserious ac-
cident and injure themselves. On hot, sunny
days, temperatures in aclosed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal illness to people or animals.
• Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In
asudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
NOTE
During the first few months after purchasing a
new vehicle, if you smell strong odours of Vola-
tile Organic Compounds (VOCs) inside the ve-
hicle, ventilate the passenger compartment thor-
oughly. Open all the windows before entering or
while in the vehicle. In addition, when the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment rises, or
when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight for a
period of time, turn off the air recirculation mode
of the air conditioner and/or open the windows
to allow sufficient fresh air into the passenger
compartment. EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) WARNING
• Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains co-
lourless and odourless carbon monoxide. Car-
bon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause un-
consciousness or death.
• If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open, and have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.
• Do not run the engine in closed spaces such
as
ag arage.
• Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-
ning for an extended period of time.
• If electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass to
atrailer through the seal of the
body, follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations to prevent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
• If
as pecial body or other equipment is added
for recreational or other usage, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may also
generate carbon monoxide.)
• The exhaust system and body should be in-
spected by
aqualified mechanic whenever:
–Y our vehicle is raised while being serviced. –Y
ou suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing into the passenger compartment.
–Y ou notice achange in the sound of the
exhaust system.
–Y ou have had an accident involving dam-
age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
AdBlue® SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM (where
fitted for diesel engine model)
AdBlue® or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), is anon-
toxic solution of 32.5% urea in de-ionized water.
This fluid is sprayed into the exhaust system of die-
sel vehicles to cause achemical reaction that breaks
down potentially dangerous NOx (nitrogen oxides)
emissions into harmless nitrogen and water. This
system is called Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR). AdBlue® fluid is not afuel additive and is
never mixed with diesel fuel. It is always stored in a
separate tank on the vehicle.
AdBlue® will begin to freeze below -11°C (12°F). If
you often drive in areas where the temperature is
below -11°C (12°F), the AdBlue® tank should al-
ways be filled with AdBlue® at the beginning of the
cold season to ensure enough defrosting capacity with heating.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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•
Be sure to check the brakes immediately af-
ter driving in mud or water. See “Brake
system” later in this section for wet brakes.
• Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If
you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward,
backward or sideways, you could be injured.
• Whenever you drive off-road through sand,
mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more
frequent maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in
aseparate
maintenance booklet.
• Rinse the underside of the vehicle with fresh
water after driving through mud or sand. Re-
move any brush or sticks that are trapped. The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain
aflow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. Asudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause amalfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
• Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided maintenance booklet for addi-
tional information.
• Use only the recommended engine oil. For
details, refer to the maintenance service
booklet for your vehicle.
• If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
• Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
• When starting the engine at ambient tempera-
tures below −5°C (23°F), an engine protection
mode may be activated. During this time, the
engine output is reduced. The engine protec-
tion mode is switched off automatically after
am
aximum of 3minutes (provided the accel-
erator pedal is released completely). Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-
sential for your safety and comfort. As
adriver, you
should be the one who knows best how to drive in
the given circumstances.
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds, when the engine
is cold, extra caution must be exercised when se-
lecting agear during the engine warm-up period
after starting the engine.
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads and their distribution and the attachment of
equipment (roof baggage carriers, etc.) will consid-
erably change the driving characteristics of the ve-
hicle. Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances.
DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS
• Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.
• Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.
• Avoid following too close to the vehicle in front.
When water covers the road surface with water
puddles, small water streams, etc., reduce speed to
prevent hydroplaning which can cause skidding and
loss of control. Worn tyres will increase this risk.
DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS • Drive cautiously.
• Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.
• Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM CARE WHEN DRIVING
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•
Replacing tyres with those not originally speci-
fied by RENAULT could affect the proper op-
eration of the TPMS.
• RENAULT recommends using only the Emer-
gency Tyre Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tyre sealants may damage the valve
stem seal which can cause the tyre to lose air
pressure. Visit an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop as soon as possible after using
tyre repair sealant (for models equipped with
the emergency tyre puncture repair kit).
CAUTION
• The TPMS may not function properly when the
wheels are equipped with tyre chains or the
wheels are buried in snow.
• Do not place metallised film or any metal parts
(antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may
cause poor reception of the signals from the
tyre pressure sensors, and the TPMS will not
function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may tempo-
rarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS
and cause the TPMS indicator light to illumi-
nate. Some examples are:
–F acilities or electric devices using similar
radio frequencies are near the vehicle.
–I fatransmitter set to similar frequencies is
being used in or near the vehicle. –I
fac omputer (or similar equipment) or a
DC/AC converter is being used in or near
the vehicle.
–I fdevices which transmit electrical noise
are connected to the vehicle’s 12V power
supply.
• When inflating the tyres and checking the tyre
pressure, never bend the valves.
• Special aluminium valves are fitted to mount
the TPMS sensors on the wheels. The TPMS
sensor is fixed at the wheels by
anut. The nut
needs to be correctly fitted at atorque setting
of 7.5 ±0.5 N•m. If the TPMS sensor is tight-
ened exceeding the limit, there is apossibility
the sensor grommet will be damaged. If the
sensor is tightened under the limit, there is a
possibility of causing an air leak.
• Use valve caps that comply with the factory-
fitted valve cap specifications.
• Do not use metal valve caps.
• Fit the valve caps properly. Without the valve
caps the valve and tyre pressure monitor sen-
sors could be damaged.
• Do not damage the valves and sensors when
storing the wheels or fitting different tyres.
• Replace the sensor grommet and washer dur-
ing
atyre change. Once they have been re-
moved, the sensor grommet and washer can-
not be reused and must be replaced. The
TPMS sensors can be used again. •
Use caution when using tyre inflation equip-
ment with
arigid air supply tube, as leverage
applied by the long nozzle can damage the
valve stem.
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Unlocking the steering wheel
1) Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2) Gently turn the ignition switch while rotating the steering wheel left and right. PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.
(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is
pushed 3consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2seconds.)
The steering wheel may lock and could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal in-
jury.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY SYSTEM
The Remote Control Key system can operate the
ignition switch without taking the key out from your
pocket or bag. The operating environment and/or
conditions may affect the Remote Control Key sys-
tem operation.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are dis-
played in the vehicle information display and/or in
the meter. (See “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section and “Vehicle information display”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
CAUTION
• Be sure to carry the Remote Control Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
• Never leave the Remote Control Key inside
the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. •
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the igni-
tion switch cannot be switched from the
“LOCK” position, and if the steering lock is
engaged, the steering wheel cannot be
moved. Charge the battery as soon as pos-
sible. (See “Remote Control Key battery
replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
Operating range
The Remote Control Key can only be used for start-
ing the engine when the Remote Control Key is
within the specified operating range ➀as illus-
trated.
When the Remote Control Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near the
operating location, the Remote Control Key sys-
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and may
not function properly.
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (models with Remote Control Key
system)
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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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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the footbrake pedal.
3. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) or the N(Neu-
tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelera- tor pedal by turning the ignition switch to the
position.
For diesel engine models: Turn the ignition
switch to the position and wait until the
glow plug indicator light turns off.
5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for ashort distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) or the N(Neu-
tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position.
The Remote Control Key must be carried when operating the ignition switch.
3. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position. Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch
pedal (MT model) and push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
plug indicator light goes out.
To start the engine immediately, push and re-
lease the ignition switch while depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal with the ignition
switch in any position.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for ashort distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather. CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to the P (Park) (AT model) or N(Neutral) (MT model) po-
sition, apply the parking brake, and push the igni-
tion switch to the “OFF” position.
STARTING ENGINE (models
without Remote Control Key system)
STARTING ENGINE (models with
Remote Control Key system)
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DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (AT)
The Automatic Transmission (AT) in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages. Fol-
low these procedures for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. WARNING
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This
may cause aloss of control.
CAUTION
• The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into aforward or re-
verse gear before the engine has warmed up.
• Avoid revving up the engine while the vehicle
is stopped. This could cause unexpected ve-
hicle movement.
• Never shift to either the
P(Park) or R(Re-
verse) position while the vehicle is moving
forward and P(Park) or D(Drive) position
while the vehicle is reversing. This could cause an accident or damage the transmis-
sion. •
Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N
(Neutral) position while driving. Coasting with
the transmission in the
N(Neutral) position
may cause serious damage to the transmis-
sion.
• Start the engine in either the
P(Park) or N
(Neutral) position. The engine will not start in
any other gear position. If it does, have your
vehicle checked by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop.
• Shift into the
P(Park) position and apply the
parking brake when at astandstill for longer
than ashort waiting period.
• Keep the engine at idling speed while shifting
from the
N(Neutral) position to any driving
position.
• To avoid possible damage to your vehicle;
when stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade,
do not hold the vehicle by depressing the ac-
celerator pedal. The footbrake should be used
for this purpose.
Starting vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot- brake pedal before attempting to move the shift
lever out of the P(Park) position.
2. Keep the footbrake pedal depressed and move the shift lever into adriving position.
3. Release the parking brake, the footbrake pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in motion. The AT is designed so the footbrake pedal MUST
be depressed before shifting from the
P(Park)
position to any driving position while the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition switch is placed in the
“LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION
• DEPRESS THE FOOTBRAKE PEDAL
-Shifting
the shift lever to D(Drive), R(Reverse), or
manual shift mode without depressing the
footbrake pedal causes the vehicle to move
slowly when the engine is running. Make sure
the footbrake pedal is depressed fully and the
vehicle is stopped before shifting the shift le-
ver.
• MAKE SURE OF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION
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ake sure the shift lever is in the desired
position. D(Drive) and manual shift mode are
used to move forward and R(Reverse) to re-
verse. Depress the accelerator pedal to start
the vehicle and merge with traffic (avoid
abrupt starting and spinning the wheels).
• WARM UP THE ENGINE
-Due to the higher
idle speeds when the engine is cold, extra
caution must be exercised when shifting the
shift lever into the driving position immedi-
ately after starting the engine.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-19