brake pads replacement RENAULT ALASKAN 2017 Owners Manual

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
2-14 Instruments and controls

CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
From the released position, pull the parking brake
lever slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out
of the range listed, see an approved dealer or quali- fied workshop.
7to9c licks under apulling force of 196 N(20
kg, 44 lb) CHECKING FOOTBRAKE WARNING
See an approved dealer or qualified workshop
for abrake system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.
With the engine running, check the distance be-
tween the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see an approved
dealer or qualified workshop. Depressing force
490N(50 kg, 110 lb) LHD model RHD model
Diesel engine
model 110 mm (4.3
in) or more100 mm (3.9
in) or more
Petrol engine
model 109 mm (4.3
in) or more 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.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeaks, squeals or other noises may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes do not have audible wear indi-
cators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud noise
from the rear drum brakes, have them checked as
soon as possible by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be
followed. For additional information, see aseparate
maintenance booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the footbrake pedal several times. When the brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains the
same from one pedal application to the next, con-
tinue on to the next step. SDI1447AZ DI1020MMZ
BRAKES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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