2017 RENAULT ALASKAN ECU

4. Snow chains may be used if desired. Make sure
they are the proper size for the tyres on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s instructions. Use chain tension-
ers when recommended by the tyre chain manu-
facturer to ensure atight fit. Loose end links of
the tyre chains must be secured or removed to
prevent the possibility of whipping action dam-
age to the wings or underbody. In addition, drive
at ar educed speed, otherwise, your vehicle may
be damaged and/or vehicle handling and perfor-
mance may be adversely affected.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be car-
ried in the vehicle during the winter:
• As
craper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice
and snow from the windows.
• As
turdy, flat board to be placed under the jack
to give it firm support.
• As
hovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
PARKING BRAKE
When parking in the area where the outside tem-
perature is below 0°C (32°F), do not apply the park-
ing brake to prevent it from freezing. For safe park-
ing:
• Place the shift lever in the
P(Park) position (Au-
tomatic transmission model).
• Place the shift lever in the
1(1st) or R(Reverse)
gear (Manual transmission model). •
Securely block the wheels.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals used for road surface deicing are ex-
tremely corrosive and will accelerate corrosion and
the deterioration of underbody components such as
the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake
cables, floor pan and wings.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically. For additional information, see
“Cleaning exterior” in the “7. Appearance and
care” section of this manual.
For additional protection against rust and corrosion,
which may be required in some areas, consult an
approved dealer or qualified workshop.
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CAUTION
When storing the wheel, be sure to mount the
wheel horizontally. Securing awheel that is in a
tilted position as illustrated may cause looseness
and dropping of the wheel while driving. Lower
the wheel on to the ground again, and make sure that the hanging plate is properly set. Hang the
wheel again and make sure that the wheel is
held horizontally, then store the wheel.
Blocking wheels WARNING
Be sure to block the appropriate wheel to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving, which may cause
personal injury.
Place suitable blocks ➀at both the front and back
of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tyre j
Ato
prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked
up.
Removing tyre WARNING
• Be sure to read and follow the instructions in
this section.
• DO NOT GET UNDER
AVEHICLE THAT IS
SUPPORTED BY AJACK. •
Never use
ajack which was not provided with
your vehicle.
• The jack, which is provided with your vehicle,
is designed only to lift your vehicle during a
tyre change.
• Never jack up the vehicle at
alocation other
than the jack-up point that is specified.
• Never lift the vehicle more than necessary.
• Never use blocks on or under the jack.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle
is on the jack. The vehicle may move sud-
denly, and this may cause an accident.
• Never allow passengers to remain in the ve-
hicle while the tyre is off the ground.
• Be sure to read the caution label attached to
the jack body before using.
Removing the wheel cap (where fitted):
Remove the centre wheel cap ➀as illustrated. SCE0982Z MCE0001DZ
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Jacking up vehicle:
j A For front wheel
j B For rear wheel
1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up points jA jBa sillustrated.
The jack should be placed on firm level
ground. 2. Loosen each wheel nut, anticlockwise, one or
two turns with the wheel nut wrench.
Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tyre is
off the ground.
3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown.
4. Carefully raise the vehicle until the clearance be- tween the tyre and ground is achieved.
5. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands and turn the jack lever.
Removing tyre:
1. Remove the wheel nuts.
2. Remove the damaged tyre.
CAUTION
The tyre is heavy. Be sure that your feet are clear
from the tyre and use gloves as necessary to
avoid injury. NCE480 NCE130Z
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Installing spare tyre
WARNING
• Never use wheel nuts which are not provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel nuts or im-
properly tightened wheel nuts may cause the
wheel to become loose or come off. This
could cause an accident.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel studs or
nuts. This may cause the wheel nuts to be-
come loose.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tyre on and tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface horizon-
tally. 3. Tighten the wheel nuts alternately and evenly in
the sequence illustrated ( ➀-
➅ ), more than 2
times with the wheel nut wrench, until they are
tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tyre touches the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel nuts securely, with the wheel nut wrench, in the sequence illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque
with atorque wrench as soon as possible.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
133 N·m (13.6 kg-m, 98 ft-lb)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to speci-
fication at all times. It is recommended that the
wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each
lubrication interval. WARNING
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) (also in
case of aflat tyre, etc.).
Stowing damaged tyre and tools WARNING
Be sure that the tyre, jack and tools are properly
stored after use. Such items can become dan-
gerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. Securely store the damaged tyre, jack and tools in
the storage area in the reverse order of removal.
(See “Preparing tools” earlier in this section.)
REPAIRING FLAT TYRE (for models
with emergency tyre puncture repair kit)
The emergency tyre puncture repair kit is supplied
with the vehicle instead of aspare tyre. This repair
kit must be used for temporarily fixing aminor tyre
puncture. After using the repair kit, see an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible for
tyre inspection and repair or replacement.
CAUTION
• RENAULT recommends using only Genuine
RENAULT Emergency Tyre Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tyre sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tyre to lose air pressure.
• Do not use the emergency tyre puncture re-
pair kit provided with your vehicle on other
vehicles.
• Do not use the emergency tyre puncture re-
pair kit for
apurpose other than to inflate and
check the tyre pressure for the vehicle.
• Use the emergency tyre puncture repair kit
only on DC12V.
• Keep water and dust off the emergency tyre
puncture repair kit.
• Do not disassemble or modify the emergency
tyre puncture repair kit. JVE0208XZ
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1. Remove the speed restriction sticker from the
compressor*, then place it in alocation where
the driver can see it while driving.
*: The compressor shape may differ depending
on the model.
CAUTION
Do not put the speed restriction label on the
steering wheel pad, the speedometer or the
warning light locations.
2. Take the hose➀and the power plug
➁out of
the air compressor. Remove the cap of the bottle holder from the air compressor.
3. Remove the cap of the tyre sealant bottle. NOTE
Leave the bottle seal intact. Screwing the
bottle onto the bottle holder will pierce the
seal of the bottle.
4. Screw the bottle clockwise onto the bottle holder of the air compressor.
5. Remove the cap of the tyre valve on the flat tyre.
6. Remove the protective cap of the hose and screw the air tube j
Ao fthe compressor securely onto
the tyre valve. Make sure that the air compressor
switch is in the “OFF” (0) position and the pres-
sure release valve j
Bi ssecurely closed, then
insert its power plug into the power outlet in the
vehicle. SCE0867Z
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NOTE
Use the power socket located on the lower
part of the cockpit ➀.
7. Check the specified tyre pressure on the tyre placard that is affixed to the driver’s side centre
pillar.
8. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position. Then turn the compressor switch to the ON (−)
position and inflate the tyre up to the pressure
that is specified on the tyre placard affixed to the
driver’s side centre pillar if possible, or to the
minimum of 180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi), for tyre
205R16 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi). Turn the air
compressor off briefly in order to check the tyre
pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tyre is inflated to higher than the specified
pressure, adjust the tyre pressure by releasing
air with the pressure release valve. The cold tyre
pressures are shown on the tyre placard affixed
to the driver’s side centre pillar. WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury while using
the emergency tyre puncture repair kit.
• Securely tighten the compressor hose to
the tyre valve. Failure to do so can cause
the sealant to spray into the air and get
into your eyes or on your skin.
• Do not stand directly beside the damaged
tyre while it is being inflated because of
the risk of rupture. If there are any cracks
or bumps, turn the compressor off imme-
diately.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the compressor for more
than 10 minutes. If the tyre pressure does
not increase to the specified pressure
within 10 minutes, the tyre may be seri-
ously damaged and the tyre cannot be re-
paired with this tyre repair kit. Contact an
approved dealer or qualified workshop.
9. When the tyre pressure is at the specified value, close the pressure release valve and turn the air
compressor off. If the pressure cannot be in-
flated to the specified value, the air compressor
can be turned off at the minimum of 180 kPa (1,8
bar, 26 psi) for tyre 205R16 250 kPa (2,5 bar, 36
psi). Remove the power plug from the power
outlet and quickly remove the hose from the tyre
valve. Attach the protective cap and valve cap.
Properly stow the emergency tyre puncture re-
pair kit in the storage location. WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury when stowing
the emergency tyre puncture repair kit, keep the
sealant bottle screwed into the compressor. Fail-
ure to do so can cause the sealant to spray into
the air and get into your eyes or on the skin.
10. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or
3–10 km (2–6 miles) (if the road situation al-lows) at aspeed of 80 km/h (50 MPH) or less.
11. After driving 10 km (6 miles), or 10 minutes, screw the air tube of the air compressor se-
curely onto the tyre valve. Check the tyre pres-
sure with the pressure gauge.
The temporary repair is completed if the tyre
pressure does not drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the pres-
sure that is specified on the tyre placard before
driving.
If the tyre pressure drops under 130 kPa (19
psi):
The tyre cannot be repaired with this tyre punc-
ture repair kit. Contact an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
If the tyre pressure is 130 kPa (19 psi) or more
but less than the specified pressure:
Turn the compressor switch to the ON (−) position
and inflate the tyre up to the specified pressure.
Then repeat the step from 8. NCE479
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2. Secure the steering wheel in
astraight ahead
position with rope or similar device.
3. Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Attach safety chains before towing.
Rear wheels on the ground:
RENAULT recommends that towing dollies be used
under the rear wheels when towing your vehicle or
the vehicle be placed on aflatbed tow truck as illus-
trated.
CAUTION
Never tow Automatic Transmission (AT) model
with the rear wheels on the ground. Doing so will
cause serious and expensive damage to the
transmission.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
If you have to tow aMTvehicle with rear wheels on
the ground, perform the following procedures.
CAUTION
Observe the following restricted towing speeds
and distances.
• Speed: Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
• Distance: Less than 65 km (40 miles)
1. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position and turn all accessories off.
2. Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position.
3. Release the parking brake. 4. Attach safety chains whenever towing.
All four wheels on the ground:
RENAULT recommends that the vehicle be placed
on
aflatbed tow truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
Never tow Automatic Transmission (AT) model
with all four wheels on the ground. Doing so will
cause serious and expensive damage to the driv-
etrain.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
If you have to tow aMTvehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, perform the following procedures.
CAUTION
• Never tow
aManual Transmission (MT) model
backward with all four wheels on the ground.
• Observe the following restricted towing
speeds and distances.
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peed: Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
–D istance: Less than 65 km (40 miles)
1. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position and turn all accessories off.
2. Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position.
3. Release the parking brake.
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Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essen-
tial to maintain your vehicle’s good mechanical con-
dition, as well as its emission and engine perfor-
mance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance, as well as general mainte-
nance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can
ensure that your vehicle receives the proper mainte-
nance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience, the required scheduled main-
tenance items are described and listed in aseparate
Warranty Information and Maintenance booklet. You
must refer to that booklet to ensure that necessary
maintenance is performed on your vehicle at regular
intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day opera-
tion of the vehicle. They are essential if your vehicle
is to continue to operate properly. It is your respon-
sibility to perform these procedures regularly as pre- scribed.
Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only afew general au-
tomotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by your-
self, aqualified technician, or if you prefer, your
approved dealer or qualified workshop. WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems checked
and tuned by an authorised approved dealer or
qualified workshop.
During normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle,
general maintenance should be performed regularly
as prescribed in this section. If you detect any un-
usual sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check
for the cause or have an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop do it promptly. In addition, you should
notify an approved dealer or qualified workshop if
you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work,
closely observe “Maintenance precautions” later in
this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items with
“*” is found later in this section.
Outside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be per-
formed from time to time, unless otherwise speci-
fied.
Doors and bonnet:
Check that all doors and the bonnet operate
smoothly as well as the tailgate. Also make sure that
all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the bon-
net from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other cor-
rosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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