warning RENAULT ALASKAN 2017 Owners Manual

Foreword
Welcome
to the growing family of new RENAULT owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It is produced using the latest techniques and strict qual-
ity control.
This handbook was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many kilometres (miles) of drivin gpleasure.
Please read through this handbook before operating your vehicle.
As eparate Warranty Information &Maintenance Booklet explains in detail the warranty coverage that applies to your vehicle.
Your approved dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, your approved dealer will be glad to assist you with th eextensive
resources available for you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure asafe and complete trip for
you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Driver’s handbook for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE HANDBOOK
This handbook includes information for all options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.
Throughout this handbook, some illustrations may only show the layout for Left-
Hand Drive (LHD) models. For Right-Hand Drive (RHD) models, the illustrated
shape and location of some components may differ.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this handbook are those in effect at the time of printing. RENAULT reserves the right to change specifica-
tions or designs at any time without notice and without obligation. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle cannot be modified without taking into consideration the RENAULT
“Bodybuilders Standards for Assembly, Equipment and Conversion” that has
been written for this purpose. All modifications done which do not follow the
instructions in that document could affect the vehicle functioning and its lifetime.
Furthermore, failure to comply with these Standards may arise in security prob-
lems and could even result in prosecution. Damages or failures in the vehicle as
ac
onsequence of modifications may not be covered under RENAULT warranty.
READ FIRST —THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read this Driver’s handbook carefully. This will en-
sure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
Throughout this handbook the following symbols and words are used: WARNING
Indicates the presence of
ahazard that could cause death or serious per-
sonal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures described must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
Indicates the presence of ahazard that could cause minor or moderate per-
sonal injury, or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures described must be followed carefully.

NOTE
Indicates additional helpful information.
This symbol means “Do not do this”or“Do not let this happen”.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these point to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the
illustration.
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Square brackets are used to indicate messages, keys, or items displayed on a
screen.
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Chevrons or angle brackets are used to indicate texts on controls like buttons or
switches inside or on the vehicle. Air bag warning labels:
“NEVER use
arearward facing child restraint on aseat protected by an ACTIVE
AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.”
Be sure to read the “Air bag warning labels” description in the Safety section of
this handbook; and the “Air bag label” description at the end of this handbook.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING (4WD models)
This vehicle will handle and manoeuvre differently from an ordinary passenger
vehicle, because it has ahigher centre of gravity. As with other vehicles with fea-
tures of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-road driving precautions” and “Four- wheel drive (4WD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this handbook.

LEFT-HAND DRIVE (LHD) MODEL
1. Meters and gauges (P. 2-2)
—V ehicle information display (P. 2-14)
2. Push-button ignition switch (models with
Remote Control Key system) (P. 5-15)
3. Audio system* (P. 4-31) or Navigation
system** —R
eversing camera* (P. 4-7)
—3 60° Camera* (P. 4-11)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-38)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
6. Centre vent (P. 4-20)
7. Front passenger’s supplemental front-impact
air bag* (P. 1-29) 8.
Glove box (P. 2-39)
9. Heater and air conditioner control (P. 4-21)
10. USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port
(P. 4-35)/iPod connection port (P. 4-45)
—A
uxiliary (AUX) input jack (P. 4-36)
11. Power door lock switch* (P. 3-4)
12. Hill descent control switch* (P. 5-38)
13. Parking brake
—O
peration (P. 3-26)
—C heck (P. 8-9)
14. Differential lock mode switch* (P. 5-32)
15. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode switch*
(P. 5-26)
16. Ignition switch (models without Remote
Control Key system) (P. 5-14)
17. Steering wheel
—H
orn (P. 2-36)
—D river’s supplemental front-impact air bag*
(P. 1-29)
—P ower steering system (P. 5-49)
18. Fuel filler lid release (P. 3-18)
19. Bonnet release handle (P. 3-17)
j A: 4WD models
j B: 2WD models
*: where fitted
**: See the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual (where fitted). NIC3091
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) MODEL
1. Front passenger’s supplemental front-impact
air bag* (P. 1-29)
2. Centre vent (P. 4-20)
3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-38) 5.
Audio system* (P. 4-31) or Navigation
system**
—R
eversing camera* (P. 4-7)
—3 60° Camera* (P. 4-11)
6. Push-button ignition switch (models with
Remote Control Key system) (P. 5-15)
7. Meters and gauges (P. 2-2)
—V
ehicle information display (P. 2-14) 8.
Bonnet release handle (P. 3-17)
9. Ignition switch (models without Remote
Control Key system) (P. 5-14)
10. Steering wheel
—H
orn (P. 2-36)
—D river’s supplemental front-impact air bag*
(P. 1-29)
—P ower steering system (P. 5-49)
11. USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port
(P. 4-35)/iPod connection port (P. 4-45)
—A
uxiliary (AUX) input jack (P. 4-36)
12. Parking brake
—O
peration (P. 3-26)
—C heck (P. 8-9)
13. Power door lock switch (P. 3-4)
14. Hill descent control switch* (P. 5-38)
15. Differential lock mode switch* (P. 5-32)
16. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode switch*
(P. 5-26)
17. Heater and air conditioner control (P. 4-21)
18. Glove box (P. 2-39)
—F
use box (P. 8-19)
j A: 4WD models
j B: 2WD models
*: where fitted
**: See the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual (where fitted). NIC3092
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1.
Tachometer (P. 2-3)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-3)
3. Vehicle information display (P. 2-14)
—F
our-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode indicator*
(P. 5-30)
—O il control system* (P. 2-29)
—O dometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-3)
—T rip computer (P. 2-21) —I
nstrument brightness control (P. 2-4)
—A utomatic Transmission (AT) position
indicator (AT model) (P. 2-28, P. 5-19)
4. Speedometer (P. 2-2)
5. Fuel gauge (P. 2-2)
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-3)
*: where fitted NIC2681
METERS AND GAUGES
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WARNING
• Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with
the seatback reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be properly
against the body. In an accident, you and your
passengers could be thrown into the shoul-
der belt and receive neck or other serious
injuries. You and your passengers could also
slide under the lap belt and receive serious
injuries.
• For the most effective protection while the
vehicle is in motion, the seatback should be
upright. Always sit well back and upright in
the seat and adjust the seat properly. (See
“Manual seat adjustment (where fitted)” later
in this section.)
• To help avoid risk of injury or death through
unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its
systems, do not leave children, people who
require the assistance of others, or pets unat- tended in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside
aclosed vehicle on awarm
day can quickly become high enough to cause
as ignificant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to
contact any moving parts to avoid possible inju-
ries and/or damages.
FRONT SEATS WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion. Manual seat adjustment (where fitted) WARNING
After adjusting
aseat, gently shake the seat to
confirm that the seat is locked securely. If the
seat is not locked securely, it may move sud-
denly and could cause the loss of control of the
vehicle. SSS0133AZ
SEATS
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Forward and backward:
1. Pull up the adjusting lever ➀.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position.
3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining:
CAUTION
When moving the seats forward or backward, or
returning arear-reclined seatback to its upright
position, make sure you hold onto the seatback
while operating. If the seatback is not held, the
seat or seatback will move suddenly and could
cause injury.
1. Pull up the adjusting lever ➁.
2. Tilt the seatback to the desired position.
3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seatback in position. The reclining feature allows the adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See “Fastening seat
belts” later in this section.)
The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Seat lifter (where fitted):
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever ➂to ad-
just the seat height until the desired position is
achieved.
Power seat adjustment (where fitted) WARNING
Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in the
vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They
could unknowingly activate switches or controls,
or move the vehicle, and inadvertently become
involved in aserious accident and injure them-
selves. Operating tips:
• The power seat motor has an auto-reset over-
load protection circuit. If the motor stops during
the seat adjustment, wait 30 seconds, then reac-
tivate the switch.
• To avoid discharge of the battery, do not operate
the power seats for
along period of time when
the engine is not running. JVR0392XZ
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Forward and backward:
Move forward or backward the adjusting switch ➀
to the desired position.
Reclining:
Move forward or backward the adjusting switch ➁
to the desired position.
The reclining feature allows the adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See “Fastening seat
belts” later in this section.)
The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked. WARNING
The seatback should not be reclined any more
than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most
effective when the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined,
the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being
injured is increased. Seat lifter:
1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to
adjust the seat height until the desired position is
achieved.
2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is
achieved.
Lumbar support:
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Push each side of the adjusting switch ➀and
➁
to adjust the seat lumbar area until the desired posi-
tion is achieved. JVR0054XZ
JVR0055XZ JVR0056XZ
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WARNING
• Never allow anyone to ride on the rear seats
when they are in the fold-up position. Use of
this area by passengers without proper re-
straints could result in serious injury or death
in an accident or sudden stop.
• When folding or returning the rear seat, be
careful not to squeeze your finger between
the seat cushion and the body side.
JUMP SEATS (where fitted for King Cab
models) WARNING
• Do not use the jump seats for child restraint
installation.
• When folding or returning the jump seat, be
careful not to squeeze your finger between
the seat cushion and the body side. •
Jump seats are designed as temporary seats
only and should only be used on occasional
short distance travels. WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehicle
safety systems. They may provide additional pro-
tection against injury in certain rear end colli-
sions. Adjustable head restraints must be ad-
justed properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint has been
removed. If the head restraint was removed, re-
install and properly adjust the head restraint be-
fore an occupant uses the seating position. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraint. This may in-
crease the risk of serious injury or death in acol-
lision.
• Your vehicle is equipped with
ahead restraint
that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjust-
able.
• Adjustable head restraints have multiple notches
along the stalk to lock them in
adesired adjust-
ment position.
• The non-adjustable head restraints have
asingle
locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.
• Proper Adjustment:
–F
or the adjustable type, align the head re-
straint so the centre of your ear is approxi-
mately level with the centre of the head re-
straint. NIC2817 HEAD RESTRAINTS
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WARNING
• Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony
structure of the body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing
the lap section of the belt across the abdomi-
nal area must be avoided. Serious injury may
occur if aseat belt is not worn properly. •
Position the lap belt as low and snug as pos-
sible around the hips, not the waist.
Alap belt
worn too high could increase the risk of inter-
nal injuries in an accident.
• Do not allow more than one person to use the
same seat belt. Each belt assembly must only
be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to
put
abelt around achild being carried on the
occupant’s lap.
• Never carry more people in the vehicle than
there are seat belts.
• Never wear seat belts inside out. Belts should
not be worn with straps twisted. Doing so may
reduce their effectiveness.
• Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as
possible, consistent with comfort, to provide
the protection for which they have been de-
signed.
Aslack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
• Every person who drives or rides in this ve-
hicle should use
aseat belt at all times. Chil-
dren should be in the rear seats and in an
appropriate restraint.
• Do not put the belt behind your back or under
your arm. Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest. The belt
should be away from your face and neck, but
not falling off your shoulder. Serious injury
may occur if aseat belt is not worn properly. •
No modifications or additions should be made
by the user which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from operating to re-
move slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly
from being adjusted to remove slack.
• Care should be taken to avoid contamination
of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemi-
cals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning
may safely be carried out using mild soap and
water. The belt should be replaced if webbing
becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.
• It is essential to replace the entire assembly
after it has been worn in
asevere impact even
if damage to the assembly is not obvious.
• All seat belt assemblies including retractors
and attaching hardware should be inspected
after any collision by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop. RENAULT recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use during a
collision be replaced unless the collision was
minor and the belts show no damage and con-
tinue to operate properly. Seat belt assem-
blies not in use during
acollision should also
be inspected and, when necessary, replaced
if either damage or improper operation is
noted.
• Once the pre-tensioner seat belt (where fit-
ted) has activated, it cannot be reused. It must
be replaced together with the retractor. Con-
tact an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop. SSS0014Z
SSS0016Z
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