Renault Alaskan (2017 year). Instruction — part 14

Unlocking the steering wheel

1) Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2) Gently turn the ignition switch while rotating the

steering wheel left and right.

PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON

IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition switch

while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.

(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is

pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition switch

is pushed and held for more than 2 seconds.)

The steering wheel may lock and could cause

the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This could

result in serious vehicle damage or personal in-

jury.

REMOTE CONTROL KEY SYSTEM

The Remote Control Key system can operate the

ignition switch without taking the key out from your

pocket or bag. The operating environment and/or

conditions may affect the Remote Control Key sys-

tem operation.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are dis-

played in the vehicle information display and/or in

the meter. (See “Warning lights, indicator lights and

audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and

controls” section and “Vehicle information display”

in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
CAUTION

•

Be sure to carry the Remote Control Key with

you when operating the vehicle.

•

Never leave the Remote Control Key inside

the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

•

If the vehicle battery is discharged, the igni-

tion switch cannot be switched from the

“LOCK” position, and if the steering lock is

engaged, the steering wheel cannot be

moved. Charge the battery as soon as pos-

sible. (See “Remote Control Key battery

replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and

do-it-yourself” section.)

Operating range

The Remote Control Key can only be used for start-

ing the engine when the Remote Control Key is

within the specified operating range

➀

as illus-

trated.
When the Remote Control Key battery is almost dis-

charged or strong radio waves are present near the

operating location, the Remote Control Key sys-

tem’s operating range becomes narrower and may

not function properly.
If the Remote Control Key is within the operating

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (models with Remote Control Key

system)

Starting and driving

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range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who

does not carry the Remote Control Key, to push the

ignition switch to start the engine.

•

The cargo bed area is not included in the operat-

ing range of the engine start function.

•

If the Remote Control Key is placed on the in-

strument panel, inside the glove box, door pocket

or the corner of the interior compartment, the

Remote Control Key may not function.

•

If the Remote Control Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the Remote

Control Key may function.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AT)

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition

switch cannot be switched to the “LOCK” position

until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When pushing the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi-

tion, make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) posi-

tion.
When the ignition switch cannot be switched to the

“LOCK” position:
1. [Shift to Park] warning appears on the vehicle

information display and a chime sounds.

2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. If the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position,

[PUSH] warning appears on the vehicle informa-

tion display.

4. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch is

switched to the “OFF” position.

5. Open the door. The ignition switch turns to the

“LOCK” position.

For warnings and indicators on the vehicle informa-

tion display, see “Indicators for operation” in the

“2. Instruments and controls” section.
If the ignition switch is switched to the “LOCK”

position, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P

(Park) position. The shift lever can be moved if the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the foot-

brake pedal depressed.

STEERING LOCK

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft

steering lock device.

To lock steering wheel

1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” position

where the ignition switch position indicator will

not illuminate.

2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch turns

to the “LOCK” position.

3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the right

or left from the straight up position.

To unlock steering wheel

Push the ignition switch, and the steering wheel will

be automatically unlocked.
CAUTION

•

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the

push-button ignition switch cannot be

switched from the “LOCK” position.

•

If the steering lock release malfunction indi-

cator (where fitted) appears in the vehicle in-

formation display, push the ignition switch

again while rotating the steering wheel slightly

to the right and left. (See “Vehicle information

display” in the “2. Instruments and controls”

section.)

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

WARNING

Never place the ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-

tion while driving. The steering wheel may lock

and cause the driver to lose control of the ve-

hicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or per-

sonal injury.
CAUTION

•

Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods

of time when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position and the engine is not running. This

can discharge the battery.

•

Use electrical accessories with the engine

running to avoid discharging the vehicle bat-

tery. If you must use accessories while the

engine is not running, do not use them for

extended periods of time and do not use mul-

tiple electrical accessories at the same time.

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Starting and driving

When the ignition switch is pushed without depress-

ing the brake pedal (automatic transmission model)

or the clutch pedal (manual transmission model),

the ignition switch position will change as follows:

•

Push once to change to “ACC”.

•

Push two times to change to “ON”.

•

Push three times to change to “OFF”.

•

Push four times to return to “ACC”.

•

Open or close any door to return to “LOCK”

from the “OFF” position.

LOCK position

The ignition switch and steering lock can only be

locked at this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is

pushed to the “ACC” position while carrying the

Remote Control Key.

ACC position

The electrical accessory power activates at this po-

sition without the engine turned on.

ON position

The ignition system and the electrical accessory

power activate at this position without the engine

turned on.

OFF position

The engine is turned off with the steering wheel

unlocked.

REMOTE CONTROL KEY BATTERY

DISCHARGE

If the battery of the Remote Control Key is dis-

charged, or environmental conditions interfere with

the Remote Control Key operation, start the engine

according to the following procedure:
1. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:

Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.

2. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Remote Con-

trol Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the

brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch pedal (MT

model) within 10 seconds after the chime

sounds. The engine will start.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition switch

is pushed without depressing the brake pedal (AT

model) or the clutch pedal (MT model), the ignition

switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE

•

When the ignition switch is pushed to the

“ACC” or “ON” position or the engine is started

by the above procedures, the Key Battery low

warning appears on the vehicle information

display even if the Remote Control Key is in-

side the vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To

turn off the warning, touch the ignition switch

with the Remote Control Key again.

•

If the Key Battery low warning appears on the

vehicle information display, replace the bat-

tery as soon as possible. (See “Remote Con-

trol Key battery replacement” in the “8. Main-

tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the footbrake pedal.
3. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:

Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or the N (Neu-

tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when

the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while

starting the engine.

4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal by turning the ignition switch to the

<START> position.
For diesel engine models: Turn the ignition

switch to the <ON> position and wait until the

glow plug indicator light

turns off.

5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the

engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,

repeat the above procedures.

6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds

after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at

moderate speeds for a short distance first, espe-

cially in cold weather.

CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the

engine is warming up.

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:

Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or the N (Neu-

tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when

the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
The Remote Control Key must be carried when

operating the ignition switch.

3. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position.

Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch

pedal (MT model) and push the ignition switch to

start the engine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow

plug indicator light

goes out.

To start the engine immediately, push and re-

lease the ignition switch while depressing the

brake pedal or clutch pedal with the ignition

switch in any position.

4. Immediately release the ignition switch when the

engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,

repeat the above procedures.

5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds

after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at

moderate speeds for a short distance first, espe-

cially in cold weather.

CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the

engine is warming up.

6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to the P

(Park) (AT model) or N (Neutral) (MT model) po-

sition, apply the parking brake, and push the igni-

tion switch to the “OFF” position.

STARTING ENGINE (models

without Remote Control Key system)

STARTING ENGINE (models with

Remote Control Key system)

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Starting and driving

DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION (AT)

The Automatic Transmission (AT) in your vehicle is

electronically controlled to produce maximum power

and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this

transmission are shown on the following pages. Fol-

low these procedures for maximum vehicle perfor-

mance and driving enjoyment.

WARNING

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This

may cause a loss of control.
CAUTION

•

The cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward or re-

verse gear before the engine has warmed up.

•

Avoid revving up the engine while the vehicle

is stopped. This could cause unexpected ve-

hicle movement.

•

Never shift to either the P (Park) or R (Re-

verse) position while the vehicle is moving

forward and P (Park) or D (Drive) position

while the vehicle is reversing. This could

cause an accident or damage the transmis-

sion.

•

Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N

(Neutral) position while driving. Coasting with

the transmission in the N (Neutral) position

may cause serious damage to the transmis-

sion.

•

Start the engine in either the P (Park) or N

(Neutral) position. The engine will not start in

any other gear position. If it does, have your

vehicle checked by an approved dealer or

qualified workshop.

•

Shift into the P (Park) position and apply the

parking brake when at a standstill for longer

than a short waiting period.

•

Keep the engine at idling speed while shifting

from the N (Neutral) position to any driving

position.

•

To avoid possible damage to your vehicle;

when stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade,

do not hold the vehicle by depressing the ac-

celerator pedal. The footbrake should be used

for this purpose.

Starting vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot-

brake pedal before attempting to move the shift

lever out of the P (Park) position.

2. Keep the footbrake pedal depressed and move

the shift lever into a driving position.

3. Release the parking brake, the footbrake pedal,

and then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

The AT is designed so the footbrake pedal MUST

be depressed before shifting from the P (Park)

position to any driving position while the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P

(Park) position and into any of the other gear

positions if the ignition switch is placed in the

“LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION

•

DEPRESS THE FOOTBRAKE PEDAL - Shifting

the shift lever to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or

manual shift mode without depressing the

footbrake pedal causes the vehicle to move

slowly when the engine is running. Make sure

the footbrake pedal is depressed fully and the

vehicle is stopped before shifting the shift le-

ver.

•

MAKE SURE OF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION

- Make sure the shift lever is in the desired

position. D (Drive) and manual shift mode are

used to move forward and R (Reverse) to re-

verse. Depress the accelerator pedal to start

the vehicle and merge with traffic (avoid

abrupt starting and spinning the wheels).

•

WARM UP THE ENGINE - Due to the higher

idle speeds when the engine is cold, extra

caution must be exercised when shifting the

shift lever into the driving position immedi-

ately after starting the engine.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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•

PARKING THE VEHICLE - Depress the foot-

brake pedal and, once the vehicle stops, move

the shift lever into the P (Park) position, pull

the parking brake lever and release the foot-

brake pedal.

Shifting

m

:

Push the button

j

A while depressing

the footbrake pedal

m

:

Push the button

j

A

m

:

Just move the shift lever

WARNING

•

Apply the parking brake if the shift lever is in

any position while the engine is not running.

Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to

move unexpectedly or roll away and result in

serious personal injury or property damage.

•

If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P

(Park) position while the engine is running and

the footbrake pedal is depressed, the stop

lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop

lights could cause an accident injuring your-

self and others.

After starting the engine, fully depress the footbrake

pedal, push the shift lever button and move the shift

lever out of the P (Park) position.
If the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF” or “ACC”

position for any reason while the shift lever is in any

positions other than the P (Park) position, the igni-

tion switch cannot be placed in the “LOCK” posi-

tion.
If the ignition switch cannot be placed in the “LOCK”

position, perform the following steps:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position

while depressing the footbrake pedal.

3. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
4. Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position.
P (Park):
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or when

starting the engine. Make sure that the vehicle is

completely stopped and move the shift lever into

the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake.

When parking on a hill, first depress the footbrake

pedal, apply the parking brake, and then move the

shift lever into the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse):
Use this position to reverse. Make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R

(Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged.

The engine can be started in this position. You may

shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart a stalled

engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.

Manual shift mode

When the shift lever is shifted to the manual shift

gate and moved up or down while driving, the trans-

mission enters the manual shift mode. Shift range

can be selected manually.
When shifting up, move the shift lever to the + (up)

side. The transmission shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the shift lever to the −

(down) side. The transmission shifts to the lower

range.
When cancelling the manual shift mode, return the

shift lever to the “D” (Drive) position. The transmis-

sion returns to the normal driving mode.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed

in the vehicle information display between the speed-

ometer and tachometer.

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Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:

M

1

→

←

M

2

→

←

M

3

→

←

M

4

→

←

M

5

→

←

M

6

→

←

M

7

M

7 (7th):

Use this position for all normal forward driving at

highway speeds.

M

6 (6th) and

M

5 (5th):

Use these positions when driving up long slopes, or

for engine braking when driving down long slopes.

M

4 (4th),

M

3 (3rd) and

M

2 (2nd):

Use these positions for hill climbing or engine brak-

ing on downhill grades.

M

1 (1st):

Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or

driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum

engine braking on steep downhill grades.

•

Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex-

tended periods of time in lower than 7th gear.

This reduces fuel economy.

•

Moving the shift lever to the same side twice will

shift the ranges in succession. However, if this

motion is rapidly done, the second shifting may

not be completed properly.

•

In the manual shift mode, the transmission

may not shift to the selected gear or may au-

tomatically shift to the other gear. This helps

maintain driving performance and reduces the

chance of vehicle damage or loss of control.

•

When the transmission does not shift to the

selected gear, the Automatic Transmission

(AT) position indicator light (in the vehicle in-

formation display) will blink and the buzzer

will sound.

•

In the manual shift mode, the transmission

automatically shifts down to 1st gear before

the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerat-

ing again, it is necessary to shift up to the

desired range.

Accelerator downshift - in D (Drive)

position

For passing or climbing hills, depress the accelera-

tor pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission

down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle

speed.

Shift lock release

If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not

be moved from the P (Park) position even with the

brake pedal depressed.

To release the shift lock, perform the following pro-

cedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “LOCK”

position.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cap

j

A and push down

the shift lock release button.

4. Push and hold the shift lever button and move

the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while

holding down the shift lock release button

j

A .

Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position to

release the steering wheel lock.
The vehicle may be moved, by pushing, to the de-

sired location.
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park)

position, have an approved dealer or qualified work-

shop check the AT system as soon as possible.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the AT will be

locked in any of the forward gears depending on

conditions.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,

such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-

quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be

activated. This will occur even if all electrical cir-

cuits are functioning properly. In this case, place

the ignition switch in the “OFF” position and wait

for 3 seconds. Then place the ignition switch back

in the “ON” position. The vehicle should return to

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its normal operating condition. If it does not re-

turn to its normal operating condition, have an

approved dealer or qualified workshop check the

transmission and repair it if necessary.

DRIVING WITH MANUAL

TRANSMISSION (MT)

WARNING

•

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.

This may cause a loss of control.

•

Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a

lower gear. This may cause a loss of vehicle

control or engine damage.

CAUTION

•

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while

driving. This may damage the clutch system.

•

Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting

to help prevent transmission damage.

•

Stop the vehicle completely before shifting

into the R (Reverse) position.

•

When the vehicle is stopped for a period of

time, for example, waiting at stoplights, shift

to the N (Neutral) position and release the

clutch pedal with the footbrake pedal

depressed.

Starting vehicle

1. After starting the engine, depress the clutch

pedal to the floor and move the shift lever to the

1 (1st), 2 (2nd) or R (Reverse) position.

RENAULT recommends to start the vehicle in

2nd gear on level, flat ground and in the unladen

condition.

2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal, releasing

the clutch pedal and parking brake at the same

time.

Shifting gear

To change gears, or when upshifting or downshift-

ing, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into the ap-

propriate gear, then slowly and smoothly release the

clutch pedal.
Start the vehicle in the 1 (1st) or 2 (2nd) position

and shift to the 3 (3rd), 4 (4th), 5 (5th) and 6 (6th)

gear in sequence according to the vehicle speed.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into the R

(Reverse) or 1 (1st) position, shift to the N (Neutral)

position, and then release the clutch pedal once.

Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R

or 1.

To reverse, depress the shift lever and then move it

to the R (Reverse) position after the vehicle has

completely stopped.

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Starting and driving

The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent un-

necessary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,

and noise during a journey:

•

When you stop the vehicle with the shift lever in

N (Neutral) and clutch pedal released, the en-

gine is turned off automatically.

•

When you push the clutch pedal, the engine is

automatically turned on.

CAUTION
At the end of the journey the engine must be

stopped and ignition turned off. Lock the vehicle

as normal. Turning the ignition switch OFF will

shut down all electrical systems. Failure to do

this may result in a flat battery.
NOTE
For model with Stop/Start System, use the spe-

cial battery that is enhanced in regard to the

charge-discharge capacity and life performance.

Avoid using a non-special battery for the Stop/

Start System, as this may cause early deteriora-

tion of the battery or a malfunction of the Stop/

Start System. For the battery, it is recommended

to use Genuine RENAULT parts. For more infor-

mation, contact an approved dealer or qualified

workshop.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System will not activate under

the following conditions:

•

When the engine is kept idling without any

driving after the engine is turned on.

•

When the engine coolant temperature is low.

•

When the battery capacity is low.

•

When the battery temperature is low.

•

When the vehicle is moved.

•

When the vacuum in the brake servo

decreases.

•

When the engine bonnet is opened with the

engine running.

•

When the engine is turned on with the engine

bonnet open.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

•

When the driver’s door is open.

•

When the Stop/Start System indicator blinks

at a low speed.

•

When the fan speed control is in any position

other than OFF (0) while the air flow control is

in the front defogger position.

•

When the front defogger switch is on.

•

When the temperature inside the vehicle is

too high or low. (When the Auto air condition-

ing system is off, the Stop/Start System will

operate.)

•

When the fan speed of the air conditioner is

set to the maximum speed.

•

When the Stop/Start OFF switch is turned on.

•

When the power consumption is large.

•

When the vehicle is travelling at altitudes

higher than 2000 m (6562 ft) (MT model).

•

For Manual Transmission (MT) models

•

When the shift lever is in any position except

the N (Neutral) position.

•

When the clutch pedal is depressed.

•

When the Remote Control Key is not in the

vehicle.

•

When the steering wheel is turning or turned

more than 45 degrees.

NOTE
The engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal

is pressed while the Stop/Start System is acti-

vated under the following condition:

•

When the engine bonnet is opened.

•

When the driver seat belt is unfastened and

the driver’s door is opened.

•

When the shift lever is not in the N (Neutral)

position.

NOTE
It may take some time until the Stop/Start Sys-

tem activates under the following conditions:

•

When the battery is discharged.

•

When the outside temperature is low or high.

•

When the battery is replaced or the battery

terminal is disconnected for extended peri-

ods and then reconnected.

STOP/START SYSTEM

(where fitted)

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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 2 km/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 a few 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

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The CO2 or fuel saved and the engine stop time

mode shows the following items:

•

The CO2 saved shows the estimated quantity of

CO2 exhaust emissions that were prevented by

the Stop/Start System every time the engine is

automatically stopped.

•

The engine stop time shows the time that the

engine has been stopped for by the Stop/Start

System.

For more information, see “Stop/Start System

(where fitted)” earlier in this section.

Auto start deactivation

If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is

activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-

sage is shown.

Key LOCK warning

The information is displayed and a buzzer sounded

to remind the driver to turn the ignition switch OFF

to avoid a flat battery.
The message can only be cleared by turning or

pushing the ignition switch OFF (or restarting the

engine).

System fault

This message is displayed when the Stop/Start Sys-

tem is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked by an approved dealer or

qualified workshop.

STOP/START OFF SWITCH

The system can be temporarily deactivated by press-

ing the Stop/Start OFF switch. Pressing the switch

again or restarting the engine by using the ignition

switch will reactivate the Stop/Start System.

•

When the Stop/Start System is deactivated while

the engine is running, the engine is prevented

from automatically stopping.

•

When the Stop/Start System is deactivated after

the engine has been automatically stopped by

the Stop/Start System, the engine will immedi-

ately restart if suitable conditions are present.

The engine will then be prevented from automati-

cally stopping during the same journey.

JVS0344XZ

JVS0345XZ

JVS0346XZ

NSD710

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Whenever the Stop/Start System is deactivated

the indicator light

➀

on the Stop/Start OFF

switch illuminates. In this condition the Stop/

Start System cannot prevent unnecessary fuel

consumption, exhaust emissions, or noise dur-

ing your journey.

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If the Stop/Start System is malfunctioning, the

indicator light

➀

on the Stop/Start OFF switch

illuminates.

NOTE
The Stop/Start System ON or OFF messages dis-

played for a few seconds in the vehicle informa-

tion display when the Stop/Start OFF switch is

pressed. See “Stop/Start System display” earlier

in this section.

WARNING

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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.

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Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped ve-

hicle on a 2-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.

CAUTION

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Do not drive the vehicle in the <4H> or <4LO>

position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on

dry, hard surfaces in <4H> or <4LO> may

cause unnecessary noise, tyre wear and in-

creased fuel consumption.
If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light

turns on when driving on dry hard surface

roads:
– in the <4H> position, shift the 4WD mode

switch to <2WD>.

– in the <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 4WD warning light is still on after the

above operation, have your vehicle

checked by an approved dealer or quali-

fied workshop as soon as possible.

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The transfer case may be damaged if you con-

tinue driving with the 4WD warning light blink-

ing.

See “On-road and off-road driving precautions” ear-

lier in this section for other precautions.

PART TIME 4WD SYSTEM

The part time 4WD system provides three drive

modes: <2WD>, <4H> and <4LO>. The desired

drive mode can be selected using the 4WD mode

switch according to the driving conditions.

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4WD mode switch

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)

(where fitted)

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4WD mode indicator

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4WD mode

switch

Wheels driven

Indicator

Use conditions

Operation of 4WD mode switch

(See “4WD mode switch operation” later in this

section.)

4WD mode

<4LO>

<2WD>

Rear wheels

m

-

For driving on dry,

paved roads.

Shifting between the <2WD> and <4H> drive

modes can be done while driving.

The indicator will change when the drive mode is

changed.

Shifting between the <2WD> and <4H> modes

must be performed at a speed below 100 km/h

(60 MPH).

<4H>

Four wheels

m

-

For driving on rough,

sandy or snow-

covered roads.

<4LO>

Neutral

m

Blinking

The 4LO indicator

blinks when shifting

between <4H> and

<4LO>.

Shifting between the <4H> and <4LO> drive

modes:

• Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal (MT

models) and the brake pedal and shift the shift

lever to the N (Neutral) position.

• Depress and turn the 4WD mode switch. The

4WD mode switch will not shift between <4H>

and <4LO> if the transmission is not in the N

(Neutral) position or the vehicle is moving.

• Wait for the 4LO indicator to stop blinking and

stay on or off before shifting your transmission

into gear or releasing the clutch pedal (MT

models).

Four wheels

m

Stay on*

For use when

maximum power and

traction are required

at low speeds (for

example, on steep

grades or rocky,

sandy, muddy

roads).

*: When the <4LO> position is selected, the

ESP system is disabled and the ESP off

indicator light illuminates. See “Warning lights,

indicator lights and audible reminders” in the

“2. Instruments and controls” section.

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WARNING

AT model: If the 4WD mode indicator 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 mov-

ing unexpectedly, causing serious personal in-

jury or property damage. Always set the parking

brake.
CAUTION
To avoid vehicle damage:

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Do not operate the 4WD mode switch when

cornering, reversing or if the rear wheels are

spinning freely. The vehicle must be moving

straight ahead.

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Do not move the shift lever (AT model) or

release the clutch pedal (MT model) when the

4LO indicator is blinking. Failure to do this

may cause the gears to grind and damaging

the powertrain.

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MT model: Do not accelerate rapidly from a

stopped position when the 4LO indicator is

blinking. Drive straight ahead at a low speed

until the 4LO indicator is lit. The 4LO indicator

blinks when shifting between <4LO> and

<4H>.

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If the 4WD warning light comes on, perform

the following procedure:
1) Turn off the engine.
2) Start the engine.

3) Check if the 4WD warning light comes on.

If the 4WD warning light is still on after following

the above procedure, have the system checked

and serviced immediately by an approved dealer

or qualified workshop.
The transfer case 4WD mode switch is used to

select either Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) or

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) depending on the driving

conditions. Turn the 4WD mode switch to select a

drive mode (<2WD>, <4H> or <4LO>).
To change into or out of 4LO mode:
1. The vehicle MUST BE standing still.
2. Depress the clutch pedal (MT model) and the

brake pedal and move the shift lever to N (Neu-

tral).

3. Depress and turn the 4WD mode switch to

change into or out of <4LO>.

WARNING

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When parking, apply the parking brake before

stopping the engine and make sure that the

4WD mode indicator is on and that the ATP

warning light or ATP warning message is off,

otherwise, the vehicle could unexpectedly

move even if the automatic transmission is in

the P (Park) position.

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The 4LO indicator must stop blinking and re-

main on or turn off before shifting the trans-

mission into gear. The vehicle may move un-

expectedly if the shift lever is shifted from the

N (Neutral) position to any other gear while

the 4LO indicator is blinking.

CAUTION

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Never turn the 4WD mode switch between

<4LO> and <4H> while driving.

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The <4H> drive mode provides greater power

and traction. Avoid excessive speed as it will

cause increased fuel consumption and higher

oil temperatures, and could damage power

train components. Speeds over 100 km/h (60

MPH) in <4H> are not recommended.

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The <4LO> drive mode provides maximum

power and traction. Avoid raising vehicle

speed excessively. The maximum speed is

approximately 50 km/h (30 MPH).

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The 4WD mode switch can be turned between

<2WD> and <4H> while driving straight ahead.

Do not turn the 4WD mode switch while mak-

ing a turn or reversing.

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Do not turn the 4WD mode switch between

<2WD> and <4H> while driving on steep

downhill grades. Use the engine brake and

low transmission gears for engine braking.

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Do not turn the 4WD mode switch between

<2WD> and <4H> with the rear wheels spin-

ning.

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Do not drive the vehicle in <4H> or <4LO>

mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. This may

cause unnecessary noise and tyre wear.

RENAULT recommends driving in 2WD under

these conditions.

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It is not possible to shift the 4WD transfer

case between <4H> and <4LO> at low ambi-

ent temperatures when the engine is cold. Do-

ing so may cause the 4LO indicator to blink.

Wait until the 4WD transfer case has reached

operational temperature (after driving for a

while) before using the 4WD mode switch to

change between <4H> and <4LO>.

When driving on rough roads

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Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.

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Drive carefully and according to the road surface

conditions.

If the vehicle gets stuck

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Place stones or wooden blocks under the tyres

to free the vehicle.

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Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.

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If it is difficult to free the vehicle, drive the vehicle

forwards and backwards to increase the mo-

mentum. If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tyre

chains may be effective.

CAUTION

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Do not spin the wheels excessively. The

wheels will sink deep into the mud and it will

be difficult to free the vehicle from the mud.

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Avoid shifting gears with the engine running

at high speeds as this may cause a malfunc-

tion.

4WD MODE SWITCH OPERATION

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Set the 4WD mode switch to <2WD>, <4H> or

<4LO>, depending on driving conditions.

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You may feel a slight vehicle movement if the

4WD mode switch is operated while making a

turn, accelerating or decelerating, or if the igni-

tion switch is placed in the “OFF” position while

the 4WD mode switch is set to <4H> or <4LO>.

This is normal.

CAUTION

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The 4WD mode switch can be turned between

<2WD> and <4H> while driving straight ahead.

Do not turn the 4WD mode switch while mak-

ing a turn or reversing.

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Do not operate the 4WD mode switch while

driving on steep downhill grades. Use the en-

gine brake by setting a low transmission gear.

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Do not operate the 4WD mode switch with the

rear wheels spinning.

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Before turning the 4WD mode switch to <4H>

from <2WD>, make sure that the vehicle

speed is less than 100 km/h (60 MPH). Fail-

ure to do so can damage the 4WD system.

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Never turn the 4WD mode switch between

<4LO> and <4H> while driving.

4WD MODE INDICATOR

The 4WD mode indicator is displayed in the vehicle

information display.
While the engine is running, the 4WD mode indica-

tor will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD

mode switch.

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The 4WD mode indicator may blink while shift-

ing from one drive mode to the other. When

the shifting is completed, the 4WD mode indi-

cator will come on. If the indicator does not

come on immediately, make sure the area

around the vehicle is safe, and drive the ve-

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JVS0447X

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