2017 RENAULT ALASKAN Owners Manual

WARNING
If the 4WD mode indicator (see “Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) warning light (4WD model)” later in this
section) 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 moving unexpectedly, causing seri-
ous personal injury or property damage. Always
set the parking brake. Brake warning light
WARNING
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive
the vehicle until the brake system has been
checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
• Even if you judge it to be safe, have your ve-
hicle towed because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
• Depressing the brake pedal without the en-
gine running and/or with
alow brake fluid
level could increase the stopping distance and
require greater pedal travel distance and ef-
fort.
The brake warning light indicates the parking brake
system operation, alow brake fluid level of the brake
system and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) mal-
function. Parking brake warning indicator:
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, the brake warning light illuminates. When the
engine is started and the parking brake is released,
the brake warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not fully released, the brake
warning light remains on. Be sure that the brake
warning light has turned off before driving. (See
“Parking brake” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.)
Low brake fluid warning indicator:
If the brake warning light illuminates while the en-
gine is running, or while driving, and the parking
brake is released, it may indicate the brake fluid
level is low.
When the brake warning light illuminates while driv-
ing, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Stop the engine and check the brake fluid level. If
the brake fluid level is at the minimum mark, add
brake fluid as necessary. (See “Brake fluid” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
If the brake fluid level is sufficient, have the brake
system checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop promptly.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator (where fitted):
When the parking brake is released and the brake
fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light
and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not func-
tioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop promptly. (See “Brake system”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.) Charge warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
charge warning light illuminates. After starting the
engine, the charge warning light turns off. This indi-
cates that the charging system is operational.
If the charge warning light illuminates while the en-
gine is running, or while driving, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning properly and
may need servicing.
When the charge warning light illuminates while driv-
ing, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Stop the engine and check the alternator belt. If the
alternator belt is loose, broken or missing, contact
an approved dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
(See “Drive belt” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
If the alternator belt appears to be functioning cor-
rectly but the charge warning light remains illumi-
nated, have the charging system checked by an
approved dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
warning light (where fitted)
When the DPF warning light illuminates, it indicates
that particulate matter is accumulated to the speci- fied amount of the limit in the filter and the filter
needs to regenerate. For filter regeneration details,
see “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
CAUTION
If you continue driving with the DPF warning light
on without performing the filter regeneration, this
will lead to particulate matter overload in the fil-
ter.
If this occurs, then the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) will turn on. The performance of the engine
might be limited to protect the DPF system. See
an approved dealer or qualified workshop to per-
form the service regeneration. Door open warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
door open warning light illuminates if any of the doors
are open or not closed securely. Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) warning light (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) warning light illuminates and then turns off. The warning light blinks when the ESP system is
operating.
When the warning light blinks while driving, the driv-
ing condition is slippery and the vehicle’s traction
limit is about to be exceeded.
If the ESP warning light illuminates while the engine
is running or while driving, it may indicate that the
ESP system is not functioning properly and may
need servicing. Have the system checked, and if
necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop promptly. If amalfunction occurs, the
ESP function is turned off, but the vehicle is still driv-
able. (See “Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.) Engine oil pressure warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
engine oil pressure warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the engine oil pressure warning
light turns off. This indicates that the oil pressure
sensors in the engine are operational.
If the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
that the engine oil pressure is low.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Stop
the engine immediately and call an approved dealer
or qualified workshop. CAUTION
• Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light illuminated could cause se-
rious damage to the engine.
• The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate
alow oil level. The oil
level should be checked using the dipstick.
(See “Checking engine oil level” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) Engine temperature warning
light (red/blue) (where fitted)
High temperature indicator light (Red):
The red warning light comes on when the engine
overheats. WARNING
If the high temperature warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
engine temperature is extremely high. Stop the
vehicle safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle
is overheated, continuing vehicle operation may
seriously damage the engine.
• If the engine coolant temperature warning
light (RED) comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible and contact an
approved dealer or qualified workshop.
• When towing
atrailer or driving uphill, reduce
the vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
to decrease the engine coolant temperature.
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If the engine overheats, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the en- gine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section for immedi-
ate required action.
Low temperature indicator light (Blue):
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, the engine temperature warning light (blue)
comes on. After afew seconds, it should go out and
remain off while the engine is running. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD model)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light illuminates.
After starting the engine, the 4WD warning light
turns off.
If the 4WD system malfunctions or the revolution or
radius of the front and the rear wheel differs, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or blink.
(See “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
CAUTION
• If the 4WD warning light illuminates or blinks
while driving, reduce the vehicle speed and
have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as pos-
sible. •
If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
turns on when driving on dry hard surface
roads:
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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 warning light is still on after the above opera-
tions, have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible. Active Emergency Braking
system warning light
(where fitted)
This light illuminates when the Active Emergency
Braking system is set to OFF on the lower display.
If the light illuminates when the Active Emergency
Braking system is ON, it may indicate that the sys-
tem is unavailable. See “Active Emergency Braking
system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for more details.
Disabling the ESP system with the Electronic Stabil-
ity Programme (ESP) OFF switch causes the Active
Emergency Braking system to become unavailable.
This is not amalfunction.
For models without colour display:
The warning light blinks when the Active Emergency
Braking system is operating. Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (0) position.
There will be asmall reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0) position. Low tyre pressure warning light
(where fitted)
Your vehicle is equipped with aTyre Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) (where fitted) that monitors
the tyre pressure of all tyres except the spare.
The low tyre pressure warning light warns of low
tyre pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not func-
tioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, this light illuminates for about 1second and
turns off.
Low tyre pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tyre pressure,
the warning light will illuminate. Alow tyre pressure
warning (e.g., [Low tyre pressure]) also appears in
the vehicle information display.
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When the low tyre pressure warning light illuminates,
you should stop and adjust the tyre pressure of all 4
tyres to the recommended COLD tyre pressure
shown on the tyre placard located on the driver side
centre pillar see “Tyre placard” in the “9. Technical information” section. The low tyre pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tyre pressure is adjusted. After the tyre is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven
at speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tyre pressure warning light. Use atyre pressure gauge to check the tyre
pressure.
The low tyre pressure (e.g., [Low tyre pressure])
warning appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low tyre
pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle information
display” later in this section and “Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” later in
this section.
TPMS resetting must be also performed after atyre
or aw heel is replaced, or the tyres are rotated.
Depending on achange in the outside temperature,
the low tyre pressure warning light may illuminate
even if the tyre pressure has been adjusted prop-
erly. Adjust the tyre pressure to the recommended
COLD tyre pressure again when the tyres are cold,
and reset the TPMS. If the low tyre pressure warning light still continues
to illuminate after the resetting operation, it may indi-
cate that the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
For additional information, see “Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section and “Vehicle information
display” later in this section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tyre
pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1
minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. The light will remain on after
1minute. Have
the system checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop. The low tyre pressure warning does
not appear if the low tyre pressure warning light illu-
minates to indicate aTPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section. WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect electric
medical equipment. Those who use apace-
maker should contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the possible in-
fluences before use. •
If the light does not illuminate with the igni-
tion switch pushed ON, have the vehicle
checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
• If the low tyre pressure warning light illumi-
nates while driving, avoid sudden steering
manoeuvres or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to
asafe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving
with under-inflated tyres may permanently
damage the tyres and increase the likelihood
of tyre failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check the
tyre pressure for all four tyres. Adjust the tyre
pressure to the recommended COLD tyre
pressure shown on the tyre placard, located
on the driver side centre pillar, to turn the low
tyre pressure warning light off. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjusting the
tyre pressure, atyre may be flat. If you have a
flat tyre, repair it with the emergency tyre
puncture repair kit (where fitted) or replace it
with aspare tyre (where fitted) as soon as
possible.
• After adjusting the tyre pressure, be sure to
reset the TPMS. Unless the resetting is per-
formed, the TPMS will not warn of the low tyre
pressure correctly.
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When
aspare tyre is mounted or
awheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tyre pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1minute. The light will remain
on after 1minute. Contact an approved dealer
or qualified workshop as soon as possible for
tyre replacement and/or system resetting.
• Replacing tyres with those not originally speci-
fied by RENAULT could affect the proper op-
eration of the TPMS.
CAUTION
• The TPMS is not
asubstitute for the regular
tyre pressure check. Be sure to check the tyre
pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less
than 25 km/h (16 MPH), the TPMS may not
operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of tyres to
all four wheels correctly. Low washer fluid warning light
(where fitted)
The low washer fluid warning light illuminates when
the washer fluid in the reservoir is at alow level. Add
washer fluid as necessary. (See “Window washer
fluid” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.) Malfunction warning light (red)
(where fitted)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion, the malfunction warning light illuminates in red.
This means that the system is operational. After
starting the engine, the warning light turns off.
For the orange Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL),
see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this
section for details.
If the malfunction warning light (red) illuminates con-
tinuously while the engine is running, it may indicate
an engine control system malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continuing vehicle operation without proper ser-
vicing of the engine control system could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
damage to the engine control system, which may
affect the vehicle’s warranty coverage. Master warning light (where
fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of the follow-
ing are displayed on the vehicle information display.
• No Key Detected warning (where fitted)
• Shift to Park warning (Automatic Transmission
(AT) models) •
Key ID Incorrect warning (where fitted)
• Release Parking Brake warning
• Low fuel warning
• Door open warning
• Low Washer warning (where fitted)
• Key System Error warning (where fitted)
• Low Oil Pressure warning (where fitted)
• AdBlue® warning (where fitted)
• 4WD Error (where fitted)
• Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse warning
(where fitted)
• Headlight System Error warning (where fitted)
• Automatic Transmission (AT) Error warning (Au-
tomatic Transmission (AT) models)
• Parking Sensor Error (where fitted)
See “Vehicle information display” later in this sec-
tion. Seat belt warning light
(where fitted)
Front seat belts:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
seat belt warning light illuminates. The light will con-
tinue to illuminate until the driver’s seat belt is fas-
tened.
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Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) air bag warning light (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7seconds and then
turns off. This indicates the SRS air bag system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS air
bag system and/or pre-tensioner seat belt (where
fitted) need servicing. Have the system checked,
and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop promptly.
• The SRS air bag warning light remains illumi-
nated after about
7seconds.
• The SRS air bag warning light flashes intermit-
tently.
• The SRS air bag warning light does not come on
at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the SRS air bag sys-
tem and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not function
properly. (See “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (where fitted)” in the “1. Safety —seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section.) Water-in-fuel-filter warning light
(where fitted)
If the water-in-fuel-filter warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, contact an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible. CAUTION
Continuing vehicle operation without properly
draining could cause serious damage to the en-
gine.
INDICATOR LIGHTS Differential lock indicator light
(where fitted)
When the differential lock mode switch is in the ON
position, the differential lock indicator light will blink
and then stay on after the differential gear is com-
pletely locked.
See “Rear differential locking system (where fitted)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section. Dipped beam indicator light
(where fitted)
The dipped beam indicator light illuminates when
the headlight low beam is on. (See “Headlight and
turn signal switch” later in this section.) Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) off indicator light
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) off indi-
cator light illuminates when the ESP OFF switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
When the ESP OFF switch is pushed to the OFF
position, the ESP system is turned off.
When the rear differential lock is engaged with the
differential lock mode switch or the <4LO> position
is selected with the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode switch, the ESP system is disabled and the ESP off
indicator light illuminates. (See “Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section and “Rear differen-
tial locking system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Front fog light indicator light
(where fitted)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog light switch
(where fitted)” later in this section.) / Front passenger air
bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light ( )l
o-
cated on the instrument panel will illuminate when
the front passenger air bag is turned off with the
front passenger air bag switch. When the front pas-
senger air bag is turned on, the front passenger air
bag status light ( )w
ill illuminate.
For more details, see “Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light (where fitted)” in the “1. Safety —seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion. Glow plug indicator light
(where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
glow plug indicator light illuminates and turns off
after the glow plugs have warmed up.
If the glow plugs have already warmed up, the glow
plug indicator flashes briefly and then turns off.
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High beam indicator light
The high beam indicator light illuminates when the
headlight high beam is on. The indicator turns off
when the low beam is selected. (See “Headlight
and turn signal switch” later in this section.) Hill descent control system on
indicator light (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position the hill descent control system on indicator light illumi-
nates briefly and then turns off. This indicates that
the hill descent control system is operational.
The light illuminates when the hill descent control
system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and the indi-
cator light blinks, the system is not engaged.
If the indicator light does not illuminate or blink when
the hill descent control switch is on, the system may
not be functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop.
For additional information, see “Hill descent control
system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
CAUTION
• Continuing vehicle operation without proper
servicing of the engine control system could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and damage to the engine control
system, which may affect the vehicle’s war-
ranty coverage.
• Incorrect setting of the engine control system
may lead to non-compliance of local and na-
tional emission laws and regulations.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminates. After
starting the engine, the MIL turns off. This indicates
that the engine control system is operational.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light illuminates or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate that the
engine control system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the system checked,
and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop promptly.
Precautions:
To reduce or avoid possible damage to the engine
control system when the MIL blinks: • Avoid driving at speeds above 70 km/h (43
MPH).
• Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
• Avoid going up steep uphill grades.
• Avoid carrying or towing unnecessary loads. Rear fog light indicator light
(where fitted)
The rear fog light indicator light illuminates when the
rear fog light is on. (See “Fog light switch (where
fitted)” later in this section.) Security indicator light
(where fitted)
The security indicator light blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This
function indicates that the security system equipped
on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will
remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON posi- tion. (See “Security system (where fitted)” in the
“3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for
additional information.) Small light indicator light
(where fitted)
The light illuminates when the headlight switch is
turned to the position.
Trailer direction indicator light
(where fitted)
The light will illuminate whenever an additional elec-
trical load is detected by the direction indicator sys-
tem.
For additional information, see “Trailer towing” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
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Turn signal/hazard warning
lights
The turn signal/hazard warning lights blink when the
turn signal switch lever or hazard warning flasher
switch is on. (See “Turn signal switch” later in this
section or “Hazard warning flasher switch” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section.)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When abrake pad requires replacement, it will make
ah igh pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur only
when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear
of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard
even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear
warning sound is heard.
Have the system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an approved dealer or qualified workshop
promptly. (See “Brakes” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
Key reminder chime
The chime will sound if any of the following opera-
tions are detected:
Models with Remote Control Key system:
The chime will sound if the driver side door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC posi-
tion. Models without Remote Control Key system:
The chime sounds if the driver’s side door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch and the
ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK posi-
tion. Remove the key and take it with you when leav-
ing the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound if the driver’s
side door is opened and the headlight switch is in
either the or position, and the ignition
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the
or (where fitted) position when you leave
the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound if the
vehicle is driven at more than 7km/h (4 MPH) with
the parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and re-
lease the parking brake.
Seat belt warning chime (where fitted)
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (10
MPH), the chime will sound unless the driver’s and/
or the front passenger’s seat belts are securely fas-
tened. The chime will continue to sound for about
95 seconds until the seat belt is fastened. The vehicle information display
➀is located be-
tween the tachometer and the speedometer, and it
displays the warnings and information. The follow-
ing items are also displayed:
• Automatic Transmission (AT) (where fitted)
—“
Driving with Automatic Transmission (AT)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)
—“
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section
• Clock
—“
[Clock]” later in this section
• Trip computer
—“
Trip computer” later in this section
• Cruise control (where fitted)
—“
Cruise control (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section JVI0899XZ
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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