2017 RENAULT ALASKAN engine

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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NOTE
When the Stop/Start System indicator illumi-
nates, the engine starts running automatically
under at least one of the following conditions:
• The battery voltage becomes low (due to elec-
trical load from other vehicle systems like
headlights, heaters, etc., or auxiliary devices
connected to the 12 volt socket inside the
vehicle).
• The vehicle speed is above about
2km/h (1
MPH).
• The front defogger is operated.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
too high or low. (When the air conditioner is
off, the Stop/Start System will operate.)
• When the front defogger is turned on. (The
engine may not start depending on the out-
side temperature.)
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the power consumption is high.
• When the clutch pedal is depressed.
CAUTION
Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is fully
depressed. NOTE
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System from automatically restarting the
engine. Starting the engine with the ignition
switch operation is then necessary:
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, and driv-
er’s door is open.
• The bonnet is open.
Use this system while waiting at stoplight, etc. When
the vehicle is stopped for long periods of time, turn
off the engine.
When the engine is stopped by the Stop/Start Sys-
tem, heating, cooling and dehumidifying functions
will be deactivated. To avoid the air conditioning
functions from being deactivated, turn off the Idling
Stop mode by pressing the Stop/Start OFF switch.
STOP/START SYSTEM DISPLAY
Engine stop When the engine is stopped the information is dis-
played for
afew seconds.
Stop/Start System ON or OFF
If the Stop/Start System is activated or deactivated
using the Stop/Start System OFF switch, the mes-
sage is shown.
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The CO2 or fuel saved and the engine stop time
mode shows the following items:
• The CO2 saved shows the estimated quantity of
CO2 exhaust emissions that were prevented by
the Stop/Start System every time the engine is
automatically stopped.
• The engine stop time shows the time that the
engine has been stopped for by the Stop/Start
System.
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” earlier in this section.
Auto start deactivation
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-
sage is shown. Key LOCK warning
The information is displayed and
abuzzer sounded
to remind the driver to turn the ignition switch OFF
to avoid aflat battery.
The message can only be cleared by turning or
pushing the ignition switch OFF (or restarting the
engine).
System fault This message is displayed when the Stop/Start Sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop.
STOP/START OFF SWITCH
The system can be temporarily deactivated by press-
ing the Stop/Start OFF switch. Pressing the switch
again or restarting the engine by using the ignition
switch will reactivate the Stop/Start System.
•
When the Stop/Start System is deactivated while
the engine is running, the engine is prevented
from automatically stopping.
• When the Stop/Start System is deactivated after
the engine has been automatically stopped by
the Stop/Start System, the engine will immedi-
ately restart if suitable conditions are present.
The engine will then be prevented from automati-
cally stopping during the same journey. JVS0344XZ JVS0345XZ
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•
Whenever the Stop/Start System is deactivated
the indicator light ➀on the Stop/Start OFF
switch illuminates. In this condition the Stop/
Start System cannot prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions, or noise dur-
ing your journey.
• If the Stop/Start System is malfunctioning, the
indicator light
➀on the Stop/Start OFF switch
illuminates.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System ON or OFF messages dis-
played for afew seconds in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the Stop/Start OFF switch is
pressed. See “Stop/Start System display” earlier
in this section. WARNING
• Do not attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to any drive
or reverse position with the engine running.
Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
• Do not attempt to test
a4WD equipped ve-
hicle on a2-wheel dynamometer or similar
equipment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test equip-
ment may result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTION
• 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 4WD warning light blink-
ing.
See “On-road and off-road driving precautions” ear-
lier in this section for other precautions.
PART TIME 4WD SYSTEM
The part time 4WD system provides three drive
modes: <2WD>, <4H> and <4LO>. The desired
drive mode can be selected using the 4WD mode
switch according to the driving conditions. JVS0445X
4WD mode switch
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
(where fitted)
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WARNING
AT model: If the 4WD mode indicator is “OFF” or
the ATP warning light is “ON”, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P(Park) position will
not function and could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, causing serious personal in-
jury or property damage. Always set the parking
brake.
CAUTION
To avoid vehicle damage:
• Do not operate the 4WD mode switch when
cornering, reversing or if the rear wheels are
spinning freely. The vehicle must be moving
straight ahead.
• Do not move the shift lever (AT model) or
release the clutch pedal (MT model) when the
4LO indicator is blinking. Failure to do this
may cause the gears to grind and damaging
the powertrain.
• MT model: Do not accelerate rapidly from a
stopped position when the 4LO indicator is
blinking. Drive straight ahead at
alow speed
until the 4LO indicator is lit. The 4LO indicator
blinks when shifting between <4LO> and
<4H>.
• If the 4WD warning light comes on, perform
the following procedure:
1) Turn off the engine.
2) Start the engine. 3) Check if the 4WD warning light comes on.
If the 4WD warning light is still on after following
the above procedure, have the system checked
and serviced immediately by an approved dealer
or qualified workshop.
The transfer case 4WD mode switch is used to
select either Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) or
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) depending on the driving
conditions. Turn the 4WD mode switch to select a drive mode (<2WD>, <4H> or <4LO>).
To change into or out of 4LO mode:
1. The vehicle MUST BE standing still.
2. Depress the clutch pedal (MT model) and the brake pedal and move the shift lever to N(Neu-
tral).
3. Depress and turn the 4WD mode switch to change into or out of <4LO>. WARNING
• When parking, apply the parking brake before
stopping the engine and make sure that the
4WD mode indicator is on and that the ATP
warning light or ATP warning message is off,
otherwise, the vehicle could unexpectedly
move even if the automatic transmission is in
the P(Park) position.
• The 4LO indicator must stop blinking and re-
main on or turn off before shifting the trans-
mission into gear. The vehicle may move un- expectedly if the shift lever is shifted from the
N(
Neutral) position to any other gear while
the 4LO indicator is blinking.
CAUTION
• Never turn the 4WD mode switch between
<4LO> and <4H> while driving.
• The <4H> drive mode provides greater power
and traction. Avoid excessive speed as it will
cause increased fuel consumption and higher
oil temperatures, and could damage power
train components. Speeds over 100 km/h (60
MPH) in <4H> are not recommended.
• The <4LO> drive mode provides maximum
power and traction. Avoid raising vehicle
speed excessively. The maximum speed is
approximately 50 km/h (30 MPH).
• The 4WD mode switch can be turned between
<2WD> and <4H> while driving straight ahead.
Do not turn the 4WD mode switch while mak-
ing
aturn or reversing.
• Do not turn the 4WD mode switch between
<2WD> and <4H> while driving on steep
downhill grades. Use the engine brake and
low transmission gears for engine braking.
• Do not turn the 4WD mode switch between
<2WD> and <4H> with the rear wheels spin-
ning.
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•
Do not drive the vehicle in <4H> or <4LO>
mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. This may
cause unnecessary noise and tyre wear.
RENAULT recommends driving in 2WD under
these conditions.
• It is not possible to shift the 4WD transfer
case between <4H> and <4LO> at low ambi-
ent temperatures when the engine is cold. Do-
ing so may cause the 4LO indicator to blink.
Wait until the 4WD transfer case has reached
operational temperature (after driving for a
while) before using the 4WD mode switch to
change between <4H> and <4LO>.
When driving on rough roads
• Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.
• Drive carefully and according to the road surface
conditions.
If the vehicle gets stuck
• Place stones or wooden blocks under the tyres
to free the vehicle.
• Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.
• If it is difficult to free the vehicle, drive the vehicle
forwards and backwards to increase the mo-
mentum. If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tyre
chains may be effective.
CAUTION
• Do not spin the wheels excessively. The
wheels will sink deep into the mud and it will
be difficult to free the vehicle from the mud. •
Avoid shifting gears with the engine running
at high speeds as this may cause
amalfunc-
tion.
4WD MODE SWITCH OPERATION
• Set the 4WD mode switch to <2WD>, <4H> or
<4LO>, depending on driving conditions.
• You may feel
aslight vehicle movement if the
4WD mode switch is operated while making a
turn, accelerating or decelerating, or if the igni-
tion switch is placed in the “OFF” position while
the 4WD mode switch is set to <4H> or <4LO>.
This is normal.
CAUTION
• The 4WD mode switch can be turned between
<2WD> and <4H> while driving straight ahead.
Do not turn the 4WD mode switch while mak-
ing
aturn or reversing.
• Do not operate the 4WD mode switch while
driving on steep downhill grades. Use the en-
gine brake by setting
alow transmission gear. •
Do not operate the 4WD mode switch with the
rear wheels spinning.
• Before turning the 4WD mode switch to <4H>
from <2WD>, make sure that the vehicle
speed is less than 100 km/h (60 MPH). Fail-
ure to do so can damage the 4WD system.
• Never turn the 4WD mode switch between
<4LO> and <4H> while driving.
4WD MODE INDICATOR
The 4WD mode indicator is displayed in the vehicle
information display.
While the engine is running, the 4WD mode indica-
tor will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD
mode switch.
• The 4WD mode indicator may blink while shift-
ing from one drive mode to the other. When
the shifting is completed, the 4WD mode indi-
cator will come on. If the indicator does not
come on immediately, make sure the area
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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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