engine overheat RENAULT ALASKAN 2017 Owners Manual

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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Heated seats (where fitted)
The front seats can be warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the centre console can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range. • For high heat, push the (High) side of
the switch
➀.
• For low heat, push the (Low) side of
the switch
➁.
• The indicator light
➂will illuminate when the
heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure the indicator light turns
off.
The heater is controlled by athermostat, auto-
matically turning the heater on and off. The indi-
cator light will remain on as long as the switch is
on. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed be sure to
turn off the switch.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
• Do not use the seat heater for extended peri-
ods or when no one is using the seat.
• Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as
ablanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with apin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the seat heater.
• Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with
adry cloth.
• When cleaning the seat, never use petrol, thin-
ner, or any similar materials.
• If any malfunctions are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off and
have the system checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop. REAR SEATS (Double Cab model)
Folding
The jack and tools are stored in the tool storage
compartment located under the rear seat cushion.
To access the tool storage compartment, fold the
rear seats in the following steps.
1. Remove the hook
j
a.
2. Lift up the seat cushion ➀.
3. Secure the seat cushion with the strap ➁.
To remove the jack and tools, see “Preparing tools”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
Do not drive the vehicle with the rear seat folded.
When returning the rear seat to the original position,
be certain the seat belts and the buckles are posi-
tioned properly. Secure the seat cushion using the
hook j
a. JVR0322XZ
NIC2816
Safety —seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1-5

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:
–i
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.
Instruments and controls 2-9

•
This power outlet is not designed for use with
ac igarette lighter unit.
• Do not use accessories that exceed
acom-
bined power draw of 12 volt, 120W (10A)
• Do not use double adapters or more than one
electrical accessory.
• Use this power outlet with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
• Avoid using when the air conditioner, head-
lights or rear window defogger is on (where
fitted).
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may blow.
• Before inserting or disconnecting
aplug, be
sure that the electrical accessory being used
is turned OFF.
• When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do
not allow water or any liquid to contact the
outlet. WARNING
• The storage compartments should not be
used while driving so that the full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
• Keep the storage lids closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or
asudden
stop.
GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, pull the handle ➀.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches. CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box lid, push up the knob
j
Aa nd pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock latches. JVI1 102XZ JVI1026XZ
STORAGE
Instruments and controls
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•
Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down the
slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over side-
ways much more easily than they can forward
or backward.
• Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you
drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down
them, you may not be able to control your
speed. If you drive across them, you may roll
over.
• Do not shift ranges while driving on downhill
grades as this could cause loss of control of
the vehicle.
• Stay alert when driving to the top of
ahill. At
the top there could be adrop-off or other haz-
ard that could cause an accident.
• If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to
the top of
asteep hill, never attempt to turn
around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over.
Always back straight down in R(Reverse)
range. Never back down in N(Neutral) or with
the clutch pedal depressed (MT model) using
only the brake, as this could cause loss of
control.
• Heavy braking going down
ahill could cause
your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in
loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes
lightly and use alow range to control your
speed.
• Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when
driving over rough terrain. Properly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and
cause injury to you or your passengers.
• To avoid raising the centre of gravity exces-
sively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the
roof rail (where fitted) and evenly distribute
the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area
as far forward and as low as possible. Do not
equip the vehicle with tyres larger than speci-
fied in this manual. This could cause your ve-
hicle to roll over.
• Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steer-
ing wheel when driving off-road. The steering
wheel could move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fingers and
thumbs on the outside of the rim.
• Before operating the vehicle, ensure that the
driver and all passengers have their seat belts
fastened.
• Always drive with the floor mats in place as
the floor may became hot.
• Lower your speed when encountering strong
crosswinds. With
ahigher centre of gravity,
your vehicle is more affected by strong side
winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
• Do not drive beyond the performance capabil-
ity of the tyres, even with 4WD engaged.
• Do not attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to any drive
or reverse position with the engine running.
Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
• Do not attempt to test
a4WD equipped ve-
hicle on a2-wheel dynamometer or similar
equipment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test equip-
ment may result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
• When
awheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel exces-
sively.
• Accelerating quickly, sharp steering manoeu-
vres or sudden braking may cause loss of con-
trol.
• If at all possible, avoid sharp turning manoeu-
vres, particularly at high speeds. Your vehicle
has
ahigher centre of gravity than aconven-
tional passenger car. The vehicle is not de-
signed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger cars. Failure to oper- ate this vehicle correctly could result in loss
of control and/or arollover accident.
• Always use tyres of the same type, size, brand,
construction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and
tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tyre
chains on the rear wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.
Starting and driving 5-7

Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily
to carry passengers and luggage.
Towing atrailer will place additional loads on your
vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, braking and
other systems. The towing of atrailer will exagger-
ate other conditions such as sway caused by cross-
winds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks.
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted ac-
cording to the circumstances. Before towing a
trailer, see an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop for an explanation about the proper use of tow-
ing equipment.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
• Avoid towing
atrailer during the running-in pe-
riod.
• Before driving, make sure that the lighting sys-
tem of the trailer works properly.
• Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer
operation.
• Avoid abrupt starts, accelerations and stops.
• Avoid sharp turns and lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at
amoderate speed.
• Follow the trailer manufacturer’s instructions.
• Choose proper coupling devices (trailer hitch,
safety chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your vehicle
and trailer. These devices are available from an
approved dealer or qualified workshop where
you can also obtain more detailed information
about trailer towing. •
Never allow the total trailer load (trailer weight
plus its cargo weight) to exceed the maximum
set for the vehicle and the coupling device. See
an approved dealer or qualified workshop for
more information.
• The trailer must be loaded so that heavy goods
are placed over the axle. The maximum allowable
vertical load on the trailer hitch must not be ex-
ceeded.
• Have your vehicle serviced more often than at
the intervals specified in
aseparate maintenance
booklet.
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than under nor-
mal circumstances because of
aconsiderable
increase in traction power and resistance.
While towing atrailer, check the engine coolant
temperature indicator to prevent the vehicle from
overheating.
TYRE PRESSURE
When towing atrailer, inflate the vehicle tyres to the
maximum recommended COLD tyre pressure (for
full loading) indicated on the tyre placard.
Do not tow atrailer when the vehicle is installed with
at emporary spare tyre or acompact spare tyre.
SAFETY CHAINS
Always use asuitable chain between the vehicle
and trailer. The chain should be crossed and should
be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper
or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chain
to permit turning corners. TRAILER BRAKES
Ensure that trailer brakes are installed as required
by local regulations. Also check that all other trailer
equipment conforms to local regulations.
Always block the wheels on both the vehicle and
trailer when parking. Apply the hand brake on the
trailer where fitted. Parking on
asteep slope is not
recommended.
If parking on asteep slope is unavoidable, place the
shift lever in the P(Park) position (Automatic trans-
mission model), or in an appropriate position
(Manual transmission model), and turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
TRAILER DETECTION (where fitted)
When towing atrailer with agenuine RENAULT tow
bar electrical kit and the turn signal switch is used,
the electrical system of the vehicle will detect the
additional electrical load of the trailer lighting. As a
result, the direction indicator tone will be different.
TRAILER TOWING
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Starting and driving

When leaving your vehicle unoccupied:
• Always take the key with you
-even when leav-
ing the vehicle in your own garage.
• Close all windows completely and lock all doors.
• Always park your vehicle where it can be seen.
Park in
awell lit area during the night.
• If the security system is equipped, use it
-even
for ashort period.
• Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unat-
tended.
• Never leave valuables inside the vehicle. Always
take valuables with you.
• Never leave the vehicle documents in the ve-
hicle.
• Never leave articles on
aroof rail. Remove them
from the rack and keep and lock them inside the
vehicle.
• Never leave the spare key in the vehicle. WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned off while
driving, the power assist for the steering will not
work. The steering will be much harder to oper-
ate.
The power assisted steering is designed to use a
hydraulic pump driven by the engine, to assist steer-
ing.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will
still have control of the vehicle. However, greater
steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns
and at low speeds. The brake system has two separate hydraulic cir-
cuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have
braking ability at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the ve-
hicle by depressing the footbrake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the footbrake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle. The stopping distance
will be longer.
If the engine is not running or is turned off while driv-
ing, the power assisted brakes will not function.
Braking will be harder. WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stopped.
Using brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the footbrake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake linings/pads faster, and increase fuel con-
sumption.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes
from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a
lower gear before going down aslope or long grade.
Overheated brakes may reduce braking perfor-
mance and could result in loss of vehicle control.
VEHICLE SECURITY
POWER STEERING SYSTEM BRAKE SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-49

11. Start the engine of the jumped vehicle
jBi nthe
normal manner.
CAUTION
Never keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start right away, place the ignition switch in
the “LOCK” position and wait at least 10 sec-
onds before trying again.
12. After the engine is started, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the opposite sequence
from that illustrated ( ➃,
➂ ,
➁ ,
➀ ).
13. Remove and dispose of the cloth properly as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
14. Replace the vent caps, if removed. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
• Automatic Transmission (AT) model cannot
be started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
• Three-way catalyst equipped model should
not be started by pushing. Attempting to do
so may cause damage to the three-way cata-
lyst.
• Diesel Oxidation Catalyst equipped model
should not be started by pushing. Attempting
to do so may cause damage to the catalyst.
• Never try to start the engine by towing. When
the engine starts, the forward surge could
cause the vehicle to collide with the towing
vehicle. WARNING
• Never continue driving if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
and/or avehicle fire.
• Never open the bonnet if steam is coming
out.
• Never remove the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine is hot. If the radiator
or coolant reservoir cap is removed when the
engine is hot, pressurised hot water will spurt
out and possibly cause burning, scalding or
serious injury.
• If steam or coolant is coming from the engine,
stand clear of the vehicle to prevent getting
scalded.
• The engine cooling fan can start at any time
when the coolant temperature exceeds pre-
set degrees.
• Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewel-
lery or clothing to come into contact with, or
to get caught in the cooling fan or drive belts.
If your vehicle is overheating, or if you feel alack of
engine power, detect unusual noise, etc., take the
following steps:
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
PUSH STARTING
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-12 In case of emergency

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
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