2017 RENAULT ALASKAN steering

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.
–S
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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8
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2 Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2 Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-4
Engine compartment check locations ....................... 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-5 Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-6
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-6
Changing engine oil and oil filter ......................... 8-7
Protect environment ............................................ 8-7
AdBlue® tank (where fitted for diesel engine
model) ..................................................................... 8-7 Refilling the AdBlue® tank .................................. 8-7
Drive belt ................................................................. 8-8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (where fitted).... 8-8 7-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) model....... 8-8
Power steering fluid ................................................. 8-8
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-9 Checking parking brake ...................................... 8-9
Checking footbrake ............................................ 8-9
Brake booster ..................................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ............................................................... 8-10
Clutch fluid (where fitted) ......................................... 8-11 Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-11
Battery..................................................................... 8-12
Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-13
Remote controller battery (where fitted) .............. 8-13
Remote Control Key battery (where fitted)........... 8-14
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-15
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-16 Windscreen wiper blades ................................... 8-16
Variable voltage control system (where fitted) ........... 8-17
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-18 Engine compartment ........................................... 8-18
Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-19
Lights ...................................................................... 8-20
Headlights .......................................................... 8-20
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-21
Interior lights....................................................... 8-22
Light locations .................................................... 8-23
Tyres and wheels ..................................................... 8-26 Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-26
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-26
Tyre chains ......................................................... 8-27
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-27
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-28
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-28
Changing tyres and wheels................................. 8-28
Wheel balance.................................................... 8-28
Spare tyre .......................................................... 8-28

Lights*:
Clean the headlights on
aregular basis. Make sure
that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check the aim of the head-
lights.
Tyres*:
Check the pressure with agauge often and always
prior to long distance trips. Adjust the pressure in all
tyres, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tyre rotation*:
In the case of Two-Wheel Drive (2WD), and where
front and rear tyres are the same size: tyres should
be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). Tyres
marked with directional indicators can only be ro-
tated between front and rear. Make sure that the
directional indicators point in the direction of wheel
rotation after the tyre rotation is completed.
In the case of the Four-Wheel Drive and All Wheel
Drive (4WD/AWD), and where front and rear tyres
are the same size: tyres should be rotated every
5,000 km (3,000 miles). Tyres marked with direc-
tional indicators can only be rotated between front
and rear. Make sure that the directional indicators
point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tyre
rotation is completed.
In the case that front tyres are different size from
rear tyres: tyres cannot be rotated.
The timing for tyre rotation may vary according to
your driving habits and the road surface conditions. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components (where fitted):
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve
core and cap when the tyres are replaced due to
wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance:
If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving
on astraight and level road, or if you detect uneven
or abnormal tyre wear, there may be aneed for
wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vi-
brates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
Windscreen:
Clean the windscreen on aregular basis. Check the
windscreen at least every six months for cracks or
other damage. Repair as necessary.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if not functioning cor-
rectly. Replace as necessary.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on aregular basis, such as when perform-
ing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make
sure that the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal. Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make
sure that it is the proper distance from the floor mat
when depressed fully. Check the brake booster
function. Be sure to keep the floor mats away from
the pedal.
Parking brake*:
Check the parking brake operation regularly. Check
that the lever (where fitted) or the pedal (where fit-
ted) has the proper travel. Also make sure that the
vehicle is held securely on
afairly steep hill when
only the parking brake is applied.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for
example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retrac-
tors) operate properly and smoothly, and are in-
stalled securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering condition, such
as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are
operating properly.
Windscreen defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properly and in good quantity when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-3

Windscreen wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under bonnet and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery (except for maintenance free batter-
ies)*:
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the and lines. Vehicles
operated in high temperatures or under severe con-
ditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid
level.
Brake (and clutch) fluid level(s)*:
For Manual Transmission (MT) model: make sure
that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between
the and lines on the reservoirs.
Except for Manual Transmission (MT) model: make
sure that the brake fluid level is between the
and lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Make sure that the coolant level is between the
and lines on the reservoir.
Engine drive belt(s)*:
Make sure that drive belt(s) is/are not frayed, worn,
cracked or oily. Engine oil level*:
Check the level after parking the vehicle (on
alevel
ground) and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other
fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a
while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after
use is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if fuel
fumes are evident, check for cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.
Power steering fluid level and lines*:
Check the level when the fluid is cold, with the en-
gine off. Check the lines for proper attachment,
leaks, cracks, etc.
Windscreen washer fluid*:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions
which should be closely observed. WARNING
• Park the vehicle on
alevel surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the wheels
to prevent the vehicle from moving. Move the
shift lever to the P(Park) position (AT model)
or the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position
(MT model). •
Be sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position when performing any parts replace-
ment or repairs.
• Do not work under the bonnet while the en-
gine is hot. Always turn off the engine and
wait until it cools down.
• If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away
from moving fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
• It is advisable to secure or remove any loose
clothing and any jewellery, such as rings,
watches, etc. before working on your vehicle.
• If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as
agarage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gasses to es-
cape.
• DO NOT GET UNDER
AVEHICLE THAT IS
SUPPORTED BY AJACK.
• Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
• Never connect or disconnect either the bat-
tery or any transistorised component connec-
tor while the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
8-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

1.
Air conditioner compressor
2. Crankshaft pulley
3. Idler pulley
4. Water pump
5. Alternator
6. Automatic tensioner
7. Power steering fluid pomp
Contact an approved dealer or qualified workshop if
checking or replacement is required. 7-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (AT) MODEL
Contact an approved dealer or qualified workshop if
checking or replacement is required.
CAUTION
•
Use only ATF that is recommended in the
Maintenance Service Booklet. Do not mix with
other fluids.
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than
the ATF that is recommended in the Mainte-
nance Service Booklet may cause deteriora-
tion in driveability and automatic transmission
durability and may damage the automatic
transmission. Such damage is not covered by
the warranty. WARNING
Power steering fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of the
reach of children.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The fluid level
should be checked in the HOT range ( ➀:H
OT
MAX., ➁:H
OT MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 50 to
80°C (122 to 176°F) or in the COLD range ( ➂:
COLD MAX., ➃:C
OLD MIN.) at fluid tempera-
tures of 0to30°C (32 to 86°F).
If it is necessary to add fluid, use only specified fluid.
Do not overfill. (Refer to the maintenance service
booklet for your vehicle for recommended types of
fluid.) JVM0534XZ
M9T 2.3DCI engine
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DRIVE BELT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID (ATF) (where fitted) POWER STEERING FLUID
8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Cup holders ........................................................................V
2-40
–B ottle holder .................................................................. 2-40
D Defogger
–R
ear window ................................................................. 2-34
Diesel
–C apacity ........................................................................V
.. 9-2
–F iller lid ........................................................................V
. 3-18
–F uel recommendation ...................................................... 9-2
Dimensions ........................................................................V
... 9-5
–E ngine ........................................................................V
..... 9-3
–T yres ........................................................................V
....... 9-4
Display
–R eversing camera ............................................................ 4-7
Doors
–T ailgate ........................................................................V
. 3-20
Drive belt ........................................................................V
....... 8-8
Driving ........................................................................V
........ 5-19
–A utomatic Transmission (AT) ......................................... 5-19
–C are ........................................................................V
........ 5-8
–C old weather ................................................................ 5-51
–O n-pavement and off-road precautions ............................ 5-6
–P recautions ..................................................................... 5-3
–S top/Start System ......................................................... 5-23
–W et conditions ................................................................ 5-8
E ECO drive report ................................................................. 5-44
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) .................................. 5-33
–O FF switch ................................................................... 5-35
Engine
–A ir cleaner filter ............................................................. 8-15 –C
hanging engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
–C hanging oil filter ............................................................ 8-7
–C hecking coolant level ..................................................... 8-6
–C hecking oil level ............................................................ 8-6
–C ompartment ................................................................ 0-11
–C ooling system ............................................................... 8-5
–D rive belt ........................................................................V
. 8-8
–O il Disposal ..................................................................... 8-7
–O verheat ....................................................................... 6-12
–S erial number .................................................................. 9-7
–S pecifications .................................................................. 9-3
–S tarting (With Remote Control Key) ............................... 5-18
–S tarting (Without Remote Control Key) .......................... 5-18
–T urbocharger .................................................................. 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ............................................ 5-3
Exterior
–L ights —Bulb information ............................................. 8-21
–O verview ........................................................................V
. 0-3
F Filter
–A
ir cleaner ..................................................................... 8-15
Flat tyre ........................................................................V
......... 6-2
–E mergency tyre puncture repair kit ................................... 6-6
–J acking ........................................................................V
.... 6-4
–P reparing tools ................................................................ 6-2
Floor mats ........................................................................V
..... 7-4
Fluids
–A utomatic transmission Fluid (ATF) .................................. 8-8
–B rake ........................................................................V
.... 8-10
–C lutch ........................................................................V
... 8-11
–C oolant ........................................................................V
... 8-5
–P ower steering ................................................................ 8-8
–R ecommendations and capacities .................................... 9-2
–W indow washer ............................................................ 8-11
Index10-3

O
Odometer ........................................................................V
..... 2-2
Off-road
–P recautions ..................................................................... 5-6
Oil
–C apacity ........................................................................V
.. 9-2
–C hanging engine oil filter ................................................. 8-7
–C hecking oil level ............................................................ 8-6
–D isposal ........................................................................V
.. 8-7
–E ngine oil ........................................................................V
8-6
Overheat
–E ngine ........................................................................V
... 6-12
Overview
–C ockpit ........................................................................V
... 0-6
–E ngine compartment ...................................................... 0-11
–E xterior ........................................................................V
.... 0-3
–I nstrument panel .............................................................. 0-8
–M eters and gauges ........................................................ 0-10
–P assenger compartment .................................................. 0-5
–S eats, Seat belts, Supplemental restraint system ............. 0-2
P Parking ........................................................................V
....... 5-44
–B rake ........................................................................V
.... 3-26
–P arking sensor system ................................................... 5-46
Parking brake
–C hecking ........................................................................V
8-9
–C old weather ................................................................ 5-52
Parking sensors .................................................................. 5-46
–I ndicator ........................................................................V
5-46
–O FF switch ................................................................... 5-47
Passenger compartment ........................................................ 0-5 Phone
–B luetooth® Hands-Free ....................................... 4-59, 4-65
–M obile phone integration ...................................... 4-59, 4-65
Power
–O utlet ........................................................................V
.... 2-38
–P ower steering .............................................................. 5-49
–S teering fluid ................................................................... 8-8
Precautions
–C hild restraints .............................................................. 1-14
–E xhaust gas ..................................................................... 5-3
–M aintenance .................................................................... 8-4
–O ff-road driving ............................................................... 5-6
–O n-pavement driving ....................................................... 5-6
–P arking ........................................................................V
.. 5-44
–P ush-button ignition switch ............................................ 5-15
–S eat belts ........................................................................V
1-9
–S upplemental Restraint System ..................................... 1-29
–T owing ........................................................................V
.. 6-13
–T railer towing ................................................................ 5-48
Pregnant women ................................................................. 1-11
Protection
–C orrosion ........................................................................V
7-5
Push starting ....................................................................... 6-12
R Radio
–A
pproval numbers and information ................................... 9-9
–F MAMr adio with CD (Type A) ..................................... 4-37
–F MAMr adio with CD (Type B) ..................................... 4-52
–T ouchscreen Navigation ................................................ 4-57
–T ransmitter ...................................................................... 9-8
Rear window
–D efogger ....................................................................... 2-34
Rearview
–M irrors
-Inside .............................................................. 3-23
10-6 Index

Starting
–J
ump starting ................................................................. 6-10
–P ush starting ................................................................. 6-12
–W ithout Remote Control Key ......................................... 5-18
Steering
–P hone operating buttons ................................................ 4-64
–P ower steering system .................................................. 5-49
–S teering wheel switches for phone control ..................... 4-64
Steering wheel .................................................................... 3-23
–A djustment .................................................................... 3-23
–S witches —Audio control ............................................. 4-58
–S witches —Hands-free telephone control ............ 4-59, 4-65
Stop/Start System ............................................................... 5-23
–D isplay ........................................................................V
.. 5-24
–O FF switch ................................................................... 5-25
Storage ........................................................................V
....... 2-39
–C ard holder ................................................................... 2-41
–C onsole box .................................................................. 2-39
–C onsole side pockets .................................................... 2-40
–C up holders .................................................................. 2-40
–G love box ...................................................................... 2-39
–R oof rail ........................................................................V
2-41
–S unglasses holder ......................................................... 2-40
Sun visors ........................................................................V
... 2-41
–C ard holder ................................................................... 2-41
Sunroof ........................................................................V
....... 2-42
–O peration ...................................................................... 2-42
Sunshade ........................................................................V
.... 2-42
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ................................. 1-29
–O verview ........................................................................V
. 0-2
–R epair and replacement procedure ................................ 1-40
Switches
–D efogger ....................................................................... 2-34
–E lectronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF switch ......... 5-35
–F og lights ...................................................................... 2-33
–H azard indicator flasher switch ........................................ 6-2
–H eadlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-35 –H
ill descent control ........................................................ 5-38
–I gnition switch ............................................................... 5-14
–I nterior lights ................................................................. 2-43
–P arking sensor system ................................................... 5-47
–S eat adjustment .............................................................. 1-3
–S eat heating .................................................................... 1-5
–S teering-wheel —Audio ................................................ 4-58
–W iper and washer ......................................................... 2-34
T Tailgate ........................................................................V
....... 3-20
Theft warning system .......................................................... 3-15
Tools ........................................................................V
............. 6-2
Touchscreen Navigation ...................................................... 4-57
Towing
–P recautions ................................................................... 6-13
–R ecommendations ......................................................... 6-13
–R ecommended towing for four-wheel drive (4WD)
models ........................................................................V
.. 6-15
–R ecommended towing for two-wheel drive (2WD)
models ........................................................................V
.. 6-13
–T railer ........................................................................V
.... 5-48
–Y our vehicle .................................................................. 6-13
Trailer
–B rakes ........................................................................V
.. 5-48
–P recautions ................................................................... 5-48
–S afety chains ................................................................. 5-48
–T owing ........................................................................V
.. 5-48
–T railer detection ............................................................. 5-48
–T yre pressure ................................................................ 5-48
Transferring registration to another country ............................ 9-7
Transmission
–A utomatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................... 8-8
Transmitter
–R adio ........................................................................V
...... 9-8
10-8 Index