2017 RENAULT ALASKAN power steering fluid

M9T 2.3DCI ENGINE
1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
2. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
4. Brake and clutch*1,*2 fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
5. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-18) 6.
Battery (P. 8-12)
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ump starting (P. 6-10)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-15)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
9. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-8)
10. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-5)
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ehicle overheat (P. 6-12) 11.
Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-8)
*1: For Manual Transmission (MT) model
*2: The layout illustrated is for the Left-Hand Drive
(LHD) model. On the Right-Hand Drive (RHD)
model, brake (and clutch) fluid reservoir is
located on the opposite side. NIC3082
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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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

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
SDI1718AZ
DRIVE BELT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID (ATF) (where fitted) POWER STEERING FLUID
8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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
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