headlights RENAULT ALASKAN 2017 Owners Manual

1.
Bonnet (P. 3-17)
2. Windscreen wipers and washers
—S
witch operation (P. 2-34)
—W iper blade replacement (P. 8-16)
—W indow washer fluid (P. 8-11)
3. Sunroof*1 (P. 2-42)
4. Windows (P. 2-36) 5.
Roof rail*1 (P. 2-41)
6. Child safety rear door locks*1 (P. 3-5)
7. Doors
—K
eys (P. 3-2)
—D oor locks (P. 3-4)
—R emote keyless entry system*1 (P. 3-6)
—R emote Control Key system*1 (P. 3-7)
—S ecurity system*1 (P. 3-15) 8.
Outside rearview mirrors (P. 3-25)
9. Side turn signal lights
—B
ulb replacement (P. 8-23)
10. Tyres
—T
yres and wheels (P. 8-26)
—F lat tyre (P. 6-2)
—S pecifications (P. 9-4)
—F our-Wheel Drive (4WD)*1 (P. 5-32)
11. Headlights and turn signal lights
—S
witch operation (P. 2-31)
—B ulb replacement (P. 8-21)
12. Headlight cleaner*1
—O
peration (P. 2-35)
13. Front fog lights*1 or Daytime running lights*1
—S
witch operation (P. 2-33, P. 2-31)
—B ulb replacement (P. 8-23)
14. Towing eye*2 (P. 6-13)
*1: where fitted
*2: The layout illustrated is for the Right-Hand
Drive (RHD) model. On the Left-Hand Drive
(LHD) model, the towing eye is located on the
opposite side. NIC3080
EXTERIOR FRONT
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22. Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse warning (where fitted)
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on). When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the ex- tended storage fuse switch to turn off the warning.
For more information, see “Fuses” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
23. Headlight System Error warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears if the LED headlights are mal-
functioning. Have the system checked by an ap-
proved dealer or qualified workshop.
24. Reminder Turn OFF Headlights
warning
This warning appears when the driver side door is
opened with the headlight switch is left ONand the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF,ACCorLOCK
position. Place the headlight switch in the or
(where fitted) position. For additional in-
formation, see “Headlight and turn signal switch” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
25. Time for adriver break? indicator
This indicator appears when the set [Timer] alarm activates. You can set the time for up to 6hours.
(See “Settings” earlier in this section.) 26. Cruise control indicator
(where fitted)
This indicator shows the cruise control system sta-
tus. The status is shown by the colour.
See “Cruise control (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for details.
27. Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator (AT models)
This indicator shows the automatic shift position.
In the manual shift mode, when the transmission
does not shift to the selected gear due to
atrans-
mission protection mode, the AT position indicator
will blink and achime will sound.
For further details, see “Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
28. Automatic Transmission (AT) Error
warning (AT models)
If the Automatic Transmission (AT) Error warning
appears while the engine is running, or while driv-
ing, it may indicate that the AT is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop promptly. 29. Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning (AT models)
This warning indicates that the Automatic Transmis-
sion (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 appears 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 “Four-
Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.) WARNING
If the 4WD mode indicator (see “4WD mode
indicator” in the “5. Starting and driving” section)
is OFF or the ATP warning light is ON, this indi-
cates that the automatic transmission P(Park)
position will not function and could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, causing serious
personal injury or property damage. Always set
the parking brake.
30. Parking Sensor Error warning
(where fitted)
This warning appears when the parking sensor (so-
nar) system is not functioning properly. If the warn-
ing appears, have the system checked by an ap-
proved dealer or qualified workshop.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
RENAULT recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights.
AUTO position
When the ignition switch is in the ONposition and
the headlight switch is in the position, the
headlights, front clearance lights, instrument panel
lights, rear combination lights and other lights turn
on automatically depending on the brightness of the
surroundings.
The headlights will turn on automatically at twilight
or in rainy weather (when the windscreen wiper is
operated continuously).
When the ignition switch is placed in the OFFposi-
tion, the lights will turn off automatically. CAUTION
Do not place any objects on top of the brightness
sensor. The sensor senses the brightness level
and controls the autolight function. If the sensor
is covered, it reacts as if it is dark, and the head-
lights will illuminate.
m position
The position
turns on the front clearance, in-
strument panel, tail and number plate lights.
m position
The position
turns on the headlights in addition
to the other lights.
Headlight beam
To turn on the high beam, push the lever towards
the front position ➀.
To turn off the high beam, return the lever to the
neutral position ➁. To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards the
rearmost position
➂.T
he headlights can be flashed
even when the headlights are not on.
Friendly lighting (where fitted):
When the lever is pulled towards the rearmost posi-
tion ➂after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF
or LOCK position, the headlights will turn on and
stay on for 30 seconds. Each time the lever is pulled
towards the rearmost position 30 seconds are
added to the timer.
The lever can be pulled up to 4times for 2minutes
of illumination.
Daytime running light system
(where fitted)
Even if the headlight switch is in the OFFposition,
the daytime running lights will come on after starting
the engine.
When the light switch is turned to the or
position, the daytime running light will turn off.NIC2765
NIC2914
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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To cancel the flashing, move the lever to the oppo-
site direction.
See “Settings” earlier in this section to enable/dis-
able the lane change signal. FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where fitted)
The front fog lights should only be used when visibil-
ity is seriously reduced
–generally, to less than 100
m( 328 ft).
To turn the front fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the , or position and
turn the fog light switch to the position. The front
fog lights and indicator light will come on. For addi-
tional information, see “Warning lights, indicator
lights and audible reminders” earlier in this section.
To turn the front fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the position. The front fog lights
and indicator light will turn off.
NOTE
If the headlight switch is turned to the
position (and the front fog lights are turned on),
the front fog lights will switch on/off automati-
cally together with the headlights. REAR FOG LIGHT (where fitted)
The rear fog light should only be used when visibility
is seriously reduced
–generally, to less than 100 m
(328 ft).
To turn the rear fog light on, turn the headlight switch
to the or position and turn the fog light
switch to the position. The rear fog light and
indicator light will come on. The fog light switch will
return to the position. For additional information,
see “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” earlier in this section.
If the front fog lights (where fitted) are already turned
on with the headlight switch in the position,
you can turn on the rear fog light without first turn-
ing the headlight switch to the ,o r<
AUTO>
position.
To turn the rear fog light off, turn the fog light switch
to the position again.
NOTE
If the headlight switch is turned to the
position, the rear fog light will switch off auto-
matically. SIC381 1Z
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (where fitted)
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures, the washer fluid may
freeze on the windscreen and obscure your vi-
sion. Warm the windscreen with the defogger be-
fore you wash the windscreen.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continuously for
longer than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
• If the wiper operation is interrupted by snow
or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect
its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch
to the OFF position and remove the snow or
ice on and around the wiper arms. In approxi-
mately
1minute, turn the switch on again to
operate the wiper.
WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH The windscreen wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the
ONposition.
Wiper operation
The lever position ➀operates the wiper intermit-
tently.
The intermittent operation can be adjusted by turn-
ing the adjustment control knob, (shorter) j
Aor
(longer) j
B.
The lever position ➁operates the wiper at low
speed.
The lever position > ➂operates the wiper at high
speed.
To stop the wiper operation, move the lever up to
the position.
Push the lever up ➃for
asingle sweep of the
wiper. The lever automatically returns to its original
position.
Washer operation
Pull the lever towards you ➄to operate the washer.
For every fifth operation of the wiper and washer,
the headlight washing system (where fitted) will be
activated to clean the headlights. The headlight
washing system is only activated while the headlight
switch is in the position. See “Headlight
cleaner (where fitted)” later in this section. NIC3085 SIC3537Z
Type A
JVI0853XZ
Type B
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
DEFOGGER SWITCH
(where fitted)
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The rear window defogger switch operates when
the ignition switch is in the ONposition.
The defogger is used to reduce the moisture, fog or
frost on the rear window and outside rearview mir-
ror (where fitted) surfaces to improve the rear view.
When the defogger switch is pushed, the indicator
light j
Ai lluminates and the rear window defogger operates for approximately 15 minutes. After the
preset time has passed, the defogger will turn off
automatically.
To turn the rear window defogger off manually, push
the defogger switch again.
CAUTION
• When operating the defogger continuously,
be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it may
cause the battery to discharge.
• When cleaning the inner side of the window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the elec-
trical conductors on the surface of the win-
dow. To clean the headlights, pull the windscreen washer
switch towards you while the headlight switch is in
the position and the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
NOTE
The headlight cleaner will automatically operate
every fifth operation of the wiper and washer
switch.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(where fitted)
The headlight cleaner operates when the headlight
and turn signal switch is in the position and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
To operate the headlight cleaner push the headlight
cleaner switch located on the driver’s side, lower
left side of the instrument panel.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the cleaner continuously for
more than 15 seconds. NIC3102
Type C-LHD JVI1022XZ
Type C-RHD SIC2255Z
Headlight cleaner switch (where fitted)
HEADLIGHT CLEANER
(where fitted)
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If the sunroof does not operate properly after per-
forming the procedure above, have your vehicle
checked by an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop. CAUTION
• Turn off the lights when you leave the vehicle.
• Do not use the lights for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in
adischarged battery.
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
(where fitted)
➀ The interior light can be turned ON regardless
of door position. The light will go off after a
period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position when any door is
opened.
➁ The interior lights can be set to operate when
the doors are opened. To turn off the interior
lights when
adoor open, push the switch, the
interior lights will not illuminate, regardless of
door position. The lights will go off when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver’s door is closed and locked. The lights will also go off after
aperiod of time
when the doors are open.
CONSOLE LIGHT (where fitted)
The console light will turn on whenever the clear-
ance lights or headlights are illuminated.
MAP LIGHTS
Push the button to turn the map lights on. To turn
them off, push the button again. JVI1037XZ JVI1038XZ
JVI1039XZ
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Manual anti-glare type
Pull the adjusting lever ➀when the glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you obstructs your
vision at night.
Push the adjusting lever ➁during the day for the
best rearward visibility. Automatic anti-glare type
The inside rearview mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to the
intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following
you.
The anti-glare system will be automatically turned on
when you push the ignition switch to the
ONposi-
tion.
When the system is turned on, the indicator light
j Bw ill illuminate and excessive glare from the head-
lights of the vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Push the switch
jAf or3s econds to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the indi-
cator light will turn off. Push the switch again
for 3s
econds to turn the system on.
Do not hang any objects on the mirror or apply
glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor j
C, resulting in improper opera-
tion. Automatic anti-glare type with Reversing
Camera (where fitted)
For further details about the reversing camera
j
A, see “Reversing Camera (where fitted)” in the
“4. Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and
audio system” section.
The inside rearview mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to the
intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following
you.
The anti-glare system will be automatically turned on
when you push the ignition switch to the ONposi-
tion.
When the system is turned on, the indicator light j Bw ill illuminate and excessive glare from the head-
lights of the vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Push the button
jCt oturn the system on or
off SP A2143Z
SP A2162Z
NP A1097
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1. (Day/Night) button
(Display brightness (Day/Night mode) button)
Turn the MENU button to set the display
brightness
The illumination brightness level is linked to the
headlight switch. When the headlights are
switched “ON” the brightness is dimmed
automatically. Press the button to toggle illumination brightness levels between daytime
setting and nighttime setting independent of
headlamp status.
2. CD slot
3. Display
4. CD eject button
5. MEDIA button Switch between the audio sources (CD, USB,
AUX, BT Audio) (if connected)
6. Telephone button
7. Radio mode: TUNE dial
Audio unit mode: MENU dial
Confirmation (ENTER) button
8. Back button
9. Radio mode: Preset button
USB/MP3 CD/iPod or Phone mode: Quick
search button
10. SETUP button
11. Radio mode: Preset buttons
12. Fast Forward (Cue)/Forward Track and
Rewind/Previous Track buttons
13. Radio mode: Preset button
CD/iPod/USB/Bluetooth audio mode: MIX
button
14. Traffic Announcement (TA) button
15. Radio mode: Preset button
CD/iPod/USB/Bluetooth audio mode: Repeat
(RPT) button
16. Power ON·OFF button/Volume control (VOL)
knob
17. DISP button (Display)
Provides on screen information when available
(music tags, RDS, etc.)
18. RADIO button NAA1575
FM AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (Type A)
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NOTE
When the Stop/Start System indicator illumi-
nates, the engine starts running automatically
under at least one of the following conditions:
• The battery voltage becomes low (due to elec-
trical load from other vehicle systems like
headlights, heaters, etc., or auxiliary devices
connected to the 12 volt socket inside the
vehicle).
• The vehicle speed is above about
2km/h (1
MPH).
• The front defogger is operated.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
too high or low. (When the air conditioner is
off, the Stop/Start System will operate.)
• When the front defogger is turned on. (The
engine may not start depending on the out-
side temperature.)
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the power consumption is high.
• When the clutch pedal is depressed.
CAUTION
Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is fully
depressed. NOTE
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System from automatically restarting the
engine. Starting the engine with the ignition
switch operation is then necessary:
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, and driv-
er’s door is open.
• The bonnet is open.
Use this system while waiting at stoplight, etc. When
the vehicle is stopped for long periods of time, turn
off the engine.
When the engine is stopped by the Stop/Start Sys-
tem, heating, cooling and dehumidifying functions
will be deactivated. To avoid the air conditioning
functions from being deactivated, turn off the Idling
Stop mode by pressing the Stop/Start OFF switch.
STOP/START SYSTEM DISPLAY
Engine stop When the engine is stopped the information is dis-
played for
afew seconds.
Stop/Start System ON or OFF
If the Stop/Start System is activated or deactivated
using the Stop/Start System OFF switch, the mes-
sage is shown.
CO2 or fuel saved and engine stop time JVS0341XZ JVS0638XZ
JVS0430XZ
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