lock RENAULT ALASKAN 2017 Owner's Manual

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fas-
ten the seat belts and place the ignition switch in the
ON position without starting the engine. The follow-
ing lights (where fitted) will come on: , ,
, , .
The following lights (where fitted) will come on briefly
and then go off: , , ,
, ,
, , , , , , (blue and
red)
If any light does not come on, or operates in away
other than described it may indicate aburned-out
bulb and/or asystem malfunction. Have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
Models with colour display:
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on
the vehicle information display between the speedo-
meter and tachometer. (See “Indicators for
operation” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi- nates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine
is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop promptly.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function
is turned off. The brake system then operates nor-
mally, but without anti-lock assistance. (See “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
While the differential lock (where fitted) is en-
gaged, the ABS warning light illuminates. This
indicates that the anti-lock function is not fully
operating. (See “Rear differential locking system
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for the rear differential lock function.) Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light (AT model)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light
illuminates and then turns off. This indicates that the
AT is operational.
If the AT check warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate
that the AT is not functioning properly and may need
servicing. Have the system checked, and if neces-
sary repaired, by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop promptly. Automatic Transmission (AT) oil
temperature warning light (AT
model)
This light illuminates when the Automatic Transmis-
sion (AT) oil temperature is too high. If the light illu-
minates while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the AT oil tem-
perature warning light is on may damage the AT. Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light (AT model)
This light indicates that the Automatic Transmission
(AT) parking function is not engaged. If the transfer
control is not secured in any driving position while
the AT shift lever is in the P(Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheels will not
lock.
For 4WD model: If the ATP warning light illumi-
nates with the shift lever in the P(Park) position,
shift the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode switch to
the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position again with the shift
lever in the N(Neutral) position. (See “4WD mode
switch operation” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
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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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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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•
Remote Control Key system (where fitted)
—“ Push-button ignition switch (models with Re-
mote Control Key system)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section
• Oil control system (where fitted)
—“
Oil control system (where fitted for diesel
engine model)” later in this section
• Tyre Pressure information (where fitted)
—“
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed us-
ing the and BACK buttons located on the
left side of the steering wheel.
m Back
button
jA
Press the BACK button to return to the previous dis-
play screen or menu level, or to cancel the selection if it is not completed.
m orm Display
scrolling switch
jB
The display scrolling switch can be used in three dif-
ferent ways. Push to scroll up or
to scroll
down through the items in the vehicle information
display. Press jBt oselect an item in the
display, then push or to scroll through the
associated menu options.
SETTINGS
The settings mode allows you to change the infor-
mation displayed in the vehicle information display:
• [Driver Assistance]
• [Clock]
• [Display Settings]
• [Vehicle Settings]
• [Maintenance]
• [Alert]
• [Tyre Pressures] (where fitted)
• [Units]
• [Language]
• [Factory Reset] NIC3083
Type A
NIC3124
Type B
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NOTE
The Settings menu cannot be operated while
driving.
[Driver Assistance]
Use the or switches and the button
to change the status, or turn on or off any of the sys-
tems displayed in the [Driver Assistance] menu. The
following menu options are available:
[Driving Aids] (where fitted):
The [Driving Aids] option has asub-menu, from
which you can choose whether to turn ONorOFF
the following item:
• [Emergency Brake]
Select this item to enable/disable the Active
Emergency Braking system. For additional infor-
mation see, “Active Emergency Braking system
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
[Parking Aids] (where fitted):
The [Parking Aids] option has asub-menu, from
which you can choose the following:
• [Sensor]
Select this item to enable/disable the parking
sensor (sonar). •
[Volume]
Select this sub-menu to change the parking sen-
sor (sonar) buzzer volume to one of the follow-
ing:
–[
High]
Loudest available volume.
–[ Med.]
Medium volume. (Standard)
–[ Low]
Lowest available volume.
• [Range]
Select this sub-menu to change the parking sen-
sor (sonar) detection range to one of the follow-
ing:
–[
Far]
The parking sensor system will give earlier
notice of objects further away.
–[ Mid.]
The parking sensor system is set to the stan-
dard distance.
–[ Near]
The parking sensor system will only give no-
tice of objects close by. [Clock]
The following sub-menus are available in the clock
menu, depending on the level of equipment of each
vehicle.
• [Set the Clock in NAVI] (where fitted)
The clock needs to be adjusted in the navigation
system and will automatically be synchronised.
See the separately provided Navigation Owner’s
Manual.
• [Set the Clock in Audio] (where fitted)
The clock needs to be adjusted in the audio sys-
tem and will automatically be synchronised.
See “Setting the clock” in the “4. Display screen,
heater and air conditioner, and audio system”
section, or “How to use button” in the
“4. Display screen, heater and air conditioner,
and audio system” section.
• [Set Clock] (where fitted)
Select this sub-menu to adjust the time on the
clock.
• [12Hr/24Hr] (where fitted)
Select this sub-menu to choose the clock format
between 12-hour and 24-hour.
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[Display Settings]
The following sub-menus are available under the
[Display Settings] menu.
• [Contents Selection]
• [Body Colour]
• [ECO Drive Report] (where fitted)
• [Welcome Effect]
[Contents Selection]:
Select this sub-menu to enable/disable the items
that are displayed.
• [Home]
• [Average Speed]
• [Trip]
• [Fuel Economy]
• [Navigation] (where fitted)
• [Audio]
• [Driving Aids] (where fitted)
• [Tyre Pressures] (where fitted)
[Body Colour]:
In this sub-menu you can change the colour of the
vehicle displayed in the vehicle information display. [ECO Drive Report] (where fitted):
There are
2items in the [ECO Drive Report] menu.
• [Display]
Select this item to enable/disable the ECO Drive
Report in the vehicle information display.
• [View History]
Select this sub-menu to show the fuel economy
history, current economy, and the best fuel
economy. See, “ECO drive report” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
–[ Back] will return you to the [ECO Drive Re-
port] menu.
–[ Reset] will reset the fuel economy history to
zero.
[Welcome Effect]:
Select this sub-menu to enable/disable the items
described below to ONorOFF.
• [Dial and Pointer]
The indicator needles sweep in the meters when
the engine is started.
• [Display Effect]
The welcome screen display appears when the
ignition is placed in the
ONposition. [Vehicle Settings]
The following sub-menus are available under the
[Vehicle Settings] menu.
•
[Lighting]
• [Turn Indicator]
• [Unlocking]
• [Wipers]
[Lighting] (where fitted):
There are 2items under the Lighting menu.
• [Int. Lamp Timer]
Select this item to enable/disable the interior
lamp timer feature.
The interior lights will be
ONif any door is un-
locked when the interior lamp timer is enabled.
• [Auto Lights]
The automatic lighting system can be set to illu-
minate earlier or later based on the brightness
outside the vehicle. See, “Headlight and turn sig-
nal switch” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
–[
On Earliest]
–[ On Earlier]
–[ Standard]
–[ On Later]
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[Turn Indicator]:
Select this sub-menu to enable/disable the items
described below to ONorOFF.
• [3 Flash On]
Select this sub-menu to enable/disable the [3
Flash On] lane change signal feature. See, “Turn
signal switch” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
[Unlocking] (where fitted):
Select this sub-menu to enable/disable the items
described below to ONorOFF.
• [I-Key Door Lock]
Select this item to activate/deactivate the request
switch on the door. See, “Doors” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.
[Wipers]:
Select this sub-menu to enable/disable the items
described below to ONorOFF.
• [Speed Dependent]
Select this item to activate/deactivate the speed
dependent wiper speed feature. See, “Wiper
and washer switch” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
[Maintenance]
The following sub-menus are available under the
[Maintenance] menu.
• [Service] •
[Filter]
• [Tyre]
• [Other]
[Service] (where fitted):
Select this item to show the remaining distance until
servicing is required.
To reset the service indicator, push and
select [Yes].
The distance to service interval cannot be adjusted
manually. The interval is set automatically.
NOTE
Be sure the distance to service indicator is reset
after servicing. Otherwise, the service indicator
will continue to be displayed.
[Filter] (where fitted):
Select this item to set or reset the distance for re-
placing the oil filter.
The distance can be set from [———](off) to
30.000 km in 500 km increments.
[Tyre]:
Select this item to set or reset the distance for re-
placing the tyres.
The distance can be set from [———](off) to
30.000 km in 500 km increments. [Other]:
Select this item to set or reset
areminder for replac-
ing something other than service, the oil filter, or
tyres.
The distance can be set from [———](off) to
30.000 km in 500 km increments.
[Alert]
The following items are available under the [Alert]
menu.
• [Timer]
• [Navigation] (where fitted)
• [Phone] (where fitted)
• [Mail] (where fitted)
[Timer]:
Select this sub-menu to specify when the [Time for
ad river break?] message activates.
The time can be set from [———](off) to6hours
in increments of 30 minutes.
[Navigation] (where fitted):
Select this item to enable/disable the navigation sys-
tem information in the vehicle information display.
[Phone] (where fitted):
Select this item to enable/disable incoming call in-
formation in the vehicle information display.
[Mail] (where fitted):
Select this item to enable/disable incoming mail in-
formation in the vehicle information display.
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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
1. Engine start operation indicator
(where fitted for Automatic Transmission
(AT) models)
This indicator appears when the shift lever is in the P( Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal de-
pressed. You can start the engine directly in any
position of the ignition switch.
2. Engine start operation indicator
(where fitted for Manual Transmission
(MT) models)
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the clutch pedal depressed. You can start the engine directly in any
position of the ignition switch.
You can also start the engine by pushing the ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed when the
shift lever is in the N(Neutral) position.
3. Steering lock release malfunction
indicator (where fitted)
This indicator appears when the steering wheel can-
not be released from the LOCKposition.
If this indicator appears, push the ignition switch
while lightly turning the steering wheel right and left.
See “Steering lock” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section. NIC2820
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