2017 RENAULT ALASKAN recommended oil

•
Be sure to check the brakes immediately af-
ter driving in mud or water. See “Brake
system” later in this section for wet brakes.
• Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If
you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward,
backward or sideways, you could be injured.
• Whenever you drive off-road through sand,
mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more
frequent maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in
aseparate
maintenance booklet.
• Rinse the underside of the vehicle with fresh
water after driving through mud or sand. Re-
move any brush or sticks that are trapped. The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain
aflow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. Asudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause amalfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
• Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided maintenance booklet for addi-
tional information.
• Use only the recommended engine oil. For
details, refer to the maintenance service
booklet for your vehicle.
• If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
• Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
• When starting the engine at ambient tempera-
tures below −5°C (23°F), an engine protection
mode may be activated. During this time, the
engine output is reduced. The engine protec-
tion mode is switched off automatically after
am
aximum of 3minutes (provided the accel-
erator pedal is released completely). Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-
sential for your safety and comfort. As
adriver, you
should be the one who knows best how to drive in
the given circumstances.
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds, when the engine
is cold, extra caution must be exercised when se-
lecting agear during the engine warm-up period
after starting the engine.
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads and their distribution and the attachment of
equipment (roof baggage carriers, etc.) will consid-
erably change the driving characteristics of the ve-
hicle. Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances.
DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS
• Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.
• Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.
• Avoid following too close to the vehicle in front.
When water covers the road surface with water
puddles, small water streams, etc., reduce speed to
prevent hydroplaning which can cause skidding and
loss of control. Worn tyres will increase this risk.
DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS • Drive cautiously.
• Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.
• Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM CARE WHEN DRIVING
5-8 Starting and driving

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.
Starting and driving 5-29

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
6-6 In case of emergency

In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside aga-
rage or in acovered area to minimise the chances
of damaging the paint surface of your vehicle.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in ashady
area or protect the vehicle with abody cover. Be
careful not to scratch the paint surface when put-
ting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
In the following instances, wash your vehicle as soon
as possible to protect the paint surface:
• After
arainfall, which may cause the paint sur-
face damage from acid rain.
• After driving on coastal roads, which may cause
rusting from the sea breeze.
• When contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on
the paint surface.
• When dust or mud builds up on the paint sur-
face.
1. Wash the vehicle surface with awet sponge and
plenty of water.
2. Clean the vehicle surface gently and thoroughly using amild soap, aspecial vehicle soap or a
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water. CAUTION
• Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents,
petrol or solvents.
• Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight
or while the vehicle body is hot, as the
paint surface may become water-spotted.
• Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
• Lock all doors before going through auto-
matic car wash. Locking doors helps pre-
vent fuel filler lid from opening and be-
coming damaged.
3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
4. Use adampened chamois to dry the paint sur-
face and avoid leaving water spots.
When washing the vehicle, take care of the follow- ing:
• Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors,
hatches and bonnet are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be cleaned regularly.
• Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged. •
Spray water on the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint
surface to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special
cleaning products are available at an approved
dealer or any automotive accessory store.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps
maintain anew vehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to remove
built-up residue and to avoid aweathered appear-
ance.
An approved dealer can assist you in choosing the
appropriate waxing products.
CAUTION
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly and completely
before applying wax to the paint surface.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions
supplied with the wax.
• Do not use
awax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may dam-
age the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish
or leave swirl marks.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
7-2
Appearance and care

The radiator is fitted with
apressure cap. To prevent
engine damage, use only aGenuine RENAULT ra-
diator cap or its equivalent when replacement is
required.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the
engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the
level ➁,a
dd coolant up to the level
➀.If
the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insuf-
ficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with
coolant up to the filler opening and also add it to the
reservoir up to the level ➀.T
ighten the cap
securely after adding engine coolant.
If the cooling system frequently requires coolant,
have it checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Contact an approved dealer or qualified workshop if
replacement is required.
Major engine cooling system repair should be per-
formed by an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop. The service procedures can be found in the
appropriate Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced heater per-
formance and engine overheating.
WARNING
• To avoid being scalded, never change the
coolant when the engine is hot.
• Never remove the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure fluid es-
caping from the radiator.
• Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If
skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
• Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on
alevel surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine temperature reaches the normal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5minutes).
3. Stop the engine.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain back to the oil pan.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. 6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.
7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be within the range ➀.
8. If the oil level is below ➁,r
emove the oil filler
cap and pour the recommended oil into the open-
ing. Do not overfill ➂.
When filling the engine oil, do not remove the
dipstick. JVM0528XZ
M9T 2.3DCI engine JVM0535XZ
M9T 2.3DCI engine
ENGINE OIL
8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

To replace the battery:
1. Use an appropriate tool to remove the screw jAa nd open the lid jB.
2. Replace the battery with anew one.
Recommended battery: CR1620 or equivalent •
Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as doing so could cause
amalfunc-
tion.
• Make sure that the
+side faces the bottom of
the case j
C.
3. Close the lid and install the screw securely.
4. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See an approved dealer or qualified workshop if you
need assistance for replacement.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY BATTERY
(where fitted)
Remote Control Key battery replacement
CAUTION
• Be careful not to allow children to swallow the
battery and removed parts.
• An improperly disposed battery can harm the
environment. Always confirm local regulations
for battery disposal.
• When changing batteries, do not let dust or oil
get on the components.
• There is danger of explosion if lithium battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, etc. To replace the battery:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of the Remote
Control Key and remove the mechanical key.
2. Insert asmall screwdriver into the slit of the cor-
ner and twist it to separate the upper part from
the lower part. Use acloth to protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with anew one. NDI1687 SDI2451
8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Refer to the maintenance service booklet for your
vehicle for details of recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities.
FUEL INFORMATION
Diesel engine*
M9T 2.3DCI engine:
Diesel fuel above 50 cetane and with less than 10
ppm of sulphur (EN590) must be used.
* If two types of diesel fuel are available, use
summer or winter fuel properly according to
the following temperature conditions.
• Above –7°C (20°F) ... Summer type diesel fuel.
• Below –7°C (20°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
CAUTION
• Do not use home heating oil, petrol or other
alternate fuels in your diesel engine. The use
of those or adding those to diesel fuel can
cause engine damage.
• Do not use summer fuel at temperatures be-
low –7°C (20°F). The cold temperatures will
cause wax to form in the fuel. As
aresult, it
may prevent the engine from running
smoothly. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(ATF)
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.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
The air conditioner system of your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a (R134a) and the lubricant specified in the maintenance service
booklet for your vehicle..
CAUTION
Use of any other refrigerants or lubricants will
cause severe damage, and you may need to re-
place your vehicle’s entire air conditioner sys-
tem. The release of refrigerants into the atmosphere is
prohibited in many countries and regions. The re-
frigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your vehicle will not
harm the Earth’s ozone layer. However, it may con-
tribute in asmall part to the global warming effect.
RENAULT recommends that the refrigerant be ap-
propriately recovered and recycled. Contact an ap-
proved dealer or qualified workshop when servicing
the air conditioner system.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2
Technical information