Renault Alaskan (2017 year). Manual

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indi-

cation of proper supplemental driver’s knee air bag

system operation.

Supplemental side-impact air bag

system (where fitted)

The supplemental side-impact air bag is located at

the outside of the front seats’ seatbacks.
The supplemental side-impact air bag system is de-

signed to inflate in higher severity side collisions,

although it may inflate if the forces in another type of

collision are similar to those of a higher severity side

impact. It may not inflate in certain side collisions.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indi-

cation of proper supplemental side-impact air bag

system operation.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air

bag system (where fitted)

The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag is lo-

cated at the roof rails.
The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag sys-

tem is designed to inflate in higher severity side col-

lisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another

type of collision are similar to those of a higher se-

verity side impact. It may not inflate in certain side

collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not al-

ways an indication of proper supplemental curtain

side-impact air bag system operation.

PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT

SYSTEM (where fitted)

WARNING

•

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be reused

after activation. It must be replaced together

with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

•

If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision

but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sure

to have the pre-tensioner system checked

and, if necessary, replaced by an approved

dealer or qualified workshop.

•

No unauthorised changes should be made to

any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner

seat belt system. This is to prevent accidental

activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or

damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-

tem.

•

Work around or on the pre-tensioner seat belt

system should be done by an approved dealer

or qualified workshop. The SRS wiring should

not be modified or disconnected. Unautho-

rised electrical test equipment and probing

devices should not be used on the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt system.

•

If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner

seat belt system, or scrap the vehicle, contact

an approved dealer or qualified workshop.

Correct pre-tensioner disposal procedures

are set forth in the appropriate maintenance

service manual. Incorrect disposal proce-

dures could cause personal injury.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the front seat

belt’s retractor and anchor. These seat belts are

used the same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, a fairly

loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of

smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indi-

cate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as

it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a his-

tory of a breathing condition should get fresh air

promptly.

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REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

WARNING

•

Once the supplemental front-impact air bags

have been inflated, the air bag modules will

not function and must be replaced. The air

bag modules must be replaced by an ap-

proved dealer or qualified workshop. The in-

flated air bag modules cannot be repaired.

•

The air bag systems should be inspected by

an approved dealer or qualified workshop if

there is any damage to the vehicle.

•

If you need to dispose of the SRS or scrap the

vehicle, contact an approved dealer or quali-

fied workshop. Correct disposal procedures

are set forth in the appropriate maintenance

service manual. Incorrect disposal proce-

dures could cause personal injury.

The supplemental front-impact air bags and pre-

tensioner seat belts (where fitted) are designed to

activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,

unless the SRS air bag warning light is damaged,

the SRS air bag warning light remains illuminated

after inflation has occurred. The repair and replace-

ment of the SRS should be done only by an ap-

proved dealer or qualified workshop.

When maintenance work is required on the vehicle,

information about the air bags, pre-tensioner seat

belts and related parts should be pointed out to the

person performing the maintenance. The ignition

switch should always be in the “LOCK” position

when working under the bonnet or inside the ve-

hicle.

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Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges.................................................. 2-2

Speedometer and Fuel gauge............................. 2-2

Tachometer and Engine coolant temperature

gauge................................................................. 2-3

Instrument brightness control.............................. 2-4

Warning lights, indicator lights and audible

reminders ................................................................ 2-5

Checking lights................................................... 2-6

Warning lights .................................................... 2-6

Indicator lights .................................................... 2-12

Audible reminders............................................... 2-14

Vehicle information display....................................... 2-14

How to use the Vehicle Information Display......... 2-15

Settings.............................................................. 2-15

Trip computer..................................................... 2-21

Indicators for operation....................................... 2-25

Oil control system (where fitted for diesel

engine model)..................................................... 2-29

Clock and outside air temperature (where

fitted).................................................................. 2-30

Headlight and turn signal switch............................... 2-31

Headlight switch................................................. 2-31

Headlight aiming control (where fitted) ................ 2-32

Battery saver system (where fitted) ..................... 2-32

Turn signal switch............................................... 2-32

Fog light switch (where fitted).................................. 2-33

Front fog lights (where fitted).............................. 2-33

Rear fog light (where fitted)................................. 2-33

Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 2-34

Windscreen wiper and washer switch................. 2-34

Defogger switch (where fitted)................................. 2-34

Headlight cleaner (where fitted) ............................... 2-35

Headlight cleaner switch (where fitted) ............... 2-35

Horn........................................................................ 2-36

Windows ................................................................. 2-36

Manual windows (where fitted) ........................... 2-36

Power windows (where fitted)............................. 2-36

Power outlets .......................................................... 2-38

Storage ................................................................... 2-39

Glove box........................................................... 2-39

Console box ....................................................... 2-40

Sunglasses holder .............................................. 2-40

Console side pockets ......................................... 2-40

Cup holders (where fitted) .................................. 2-40

Roof rail (where fitted) ........................................ 2-41

Card holder (where fitted)................................... 2-41

Sun visors ............................................................... 2-41

Sunroof (where fitted) .............................................. 2-42

Automatic sunroof............................................... 2-42

Interior lights............................................................ 2-43

Interior light switch (where fitted) ........................ 2-43

Console light (where fitted)................................. 2-43

Map lights........................................................... 2-43

Map light control switch (where fitted)................. 2-44

Room light (where fitted)..................................... 2-44

Rear personal light (where fitted) ........................ 2-45

Vanity mirror lights (where fitted)......................... 2-45

Battery saver system........................................... 2-45

NOTE
For an overview see “Meters and gauges” in the

“0. Illustrated table of contents” section and see

“Instrument panel” in the “0. Illustrated table of

contents” section.
The needle indicators may move slightly after the

ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. This

is not a malfunction.

SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE
Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level

in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turn-

ing, accelerating, or going up and down hills due to

movement of fuel in the tank.
The low fuel warning appears on the vehicle infor-

mation display when the fuel level in the tank is get-

ting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, prefer-

ably before the gauge reads the empty (0) position.
The arrow,

, indicates that the fuel filler lid is

located on the left side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Refuel before the gauge reads the empty (0) po-

sition.
There is a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the

fuel gauge reads the empty (0) position.

Odometer

Distance to empty (dte — km or mile):
The distance to empty (dte)

➀

provides you with an

estimation of the distance that can be driven before

refuelling. The dte is constantly being calculated,

based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the

actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.

NIC2704

JVI0602XZ

JVI1041XZ

NIC3094

Left Hand Drive (LHD) model

METERS AND GAUGES

2-2

Instruments and controls

The dte mode includes a low range warning feature.

If the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on

the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte dis-

play will change to “———”.

•

If the amount of fuel added is small, the distance

to empty shown just before the ignition switch is

placed in the “OFF” position may continue to be

displayed.

•

When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel

in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change

the display.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer:
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed in the

vehicle information display when the ignition switch

is in the ON position.
The odometer

➀

displays the total distance the

vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer

➁

displays the distance of

individual trips.
Changing twin trip odometer display:
Push the <TRIP RESET> switch

➂

(located on the

instrument panel) to change the display as follows:
TRIP A

→

TRIP B

→

ODOMETER

→

TRIP A

Resetting twin trip odometer:
Push and hold the <TRIP RESET> switch

➂

for

more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to

zero.

Odometer (models without colour

display)

Odometer/twin trip odometer:
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when

the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer

➀

displays the total distance the

vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer

➁

displays the distance of

individual trips.
Changing trip odometer display:
Push the trip odometer reset switch

➂

to change

the display as follows:
TRIP A

→

TRIP B

→

Trip computer mode

→

TRIP A

For trip computer information, see “Trip computer”

later in this section.
Resetting trip odometer:
While TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed push and hold

the trip odometer reset switch

➂

for approximately

1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
For further information, see “Trip computer” later in

this section.

TACHOMETER AND ENGINE

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The tachometer indicates the engine speed in revo-

lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engine

into the red zone

A .

The red zone varies with models.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the

engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is normal when the

gauge needle points within the zone

➀

shown in

the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature will vary with the

outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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2-3

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL
Instrument brightness control button

(models with colour display)

The instrument brightness control switch

➀

can be

operated when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion. When the switch is operated, the vehicle infor-

mation display switches to the brightness adjust-

ment mode.

Push the + side of the switch to brighten the meter

panel lights. The bar

➀

moves to the + side.

Push the - side of the switch to dim the lights. The

bar

➀

moves to the − side.

When the brightness level reaches the maximum or

minimum, a beep will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to the normal

display when the instrument brightness control

switch is not operated for more than 5 seconds.

NIC3095

Left Hand Drive (LHD) model

JVI0661MZ

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Instruments and controls

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-

ing light*

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light

(4WD model)

Front fog lights indicator light*

Automatic Transmission (AT) check

warning light (AT model)

Low fuel warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil

temperature warning light (AT model)

Low tyre pressure warning light*

Automatic Transmission (AT) park

warning light (AT model)

Low washer fluid warning light*

Glow plug indicator light*

Brake warning light

Malfunction warning light (red)*

High beam indicator light

Charge warning light

Master warning light*

Hill descent control system on indicator

light*

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning

light*

Seat belt warning light*

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Door open warning light

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

air bag warning light*

Rear fog light indicator light*

Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)

warning light*

Water-in-fuel-filter warning light*

Security indicator light*

Engine oil pressure warning light

Differential lock indicator light*

Small light indicator light*

Engine temperature warning light (Blue

or Red)*

Dipped beam indicator light

Trailer direction indicator light*

Active Emergency Braking system

warning light*

Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)

off indicator light*

Turn signal indicator/hazard warning

lights

*: where fitted

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Instruments and controls

2-5

CHECKING LIGHTS

With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fas-

ten the seat belts and place the ignition switch in the

ON position without starting the engine. The follow-

ing lights (where fitted) will come on:

The following lights (where fitted) will come on briefly

and then go off:

(blue and

red)
If any light does not come on, or operates in a way

other than described it may indicate a burned-out

bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the system

checked, and if necessary repaired, by an approved

dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
Models with colour display:
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on

the vehicle information display between the speedo-

meter and tachometer. (See “Indicators for

operation” later in this section.)

WARNING LIGHTS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

warning light (where fitted)

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi-

nates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is

operational.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine

is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS

is not functioning properly. Have the system

checked by an approved dealer or qualified work-

shop promptly.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function

is turned off. The brake system then operates nor-

mally, but without anti-lock assistance. (See “Anti-

lock Braking System (ABS)” in the “5. Starting and

driving” section.)
While the differential lock (where fitted) is en-

gaged, the ABS warning light illuminates. This

indicates that the anti-lock function is not fully

operating. (See “Rear differential locking system

(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-

tion for the rear differential lock function.)

Automatic Transmission (AT)

check warning light (AT model)

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

illuminates and then turns off. This indicates that the

AT is operational.
If the AT check warning light illuminates while the

engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate

that the AT is not functioning properly and may need

servicing. Have the system checked, and if neces-

sary repaired, by an approved dealer or qualified

workshop promptly.

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil

temperature warning light (AT

model)

This light illuminates when the Automatic Transmis-

sion (AT) oil temperature is too high. If the light illu-

minates while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as

soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the AT oil tem-

perature warning light is on may damage the AT.

Automatic Transmission (AT)

park warning light (AT model)

This light indicates that the Automatic Transmission

(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 light illumi-

nates 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 “4WD mode

switch operation” in the “5. Starting and driving”

section.)

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Instruments and controls

WARNING

If the 4WD mode indicator (see “Four-Wheel Drive

(4WD) warning light (4WD model)” later in this

section) 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 moving unexpectedly, causing seri-

ous personal injury or property damage. Always

set the parking brake.

Brake warning light

WARNING

•

If the brake fluid level is below the minimum

mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive

the vehicle until the brake system has been

checked by an approved dealer or qualified

workshop.

•

Even if you judge it to be safe, have your ve-

hicle towed because driving it could be dan-

gerous.

•

Depressing the brake pedal without the en-

gine running and/or with a low brake fluid

level could increase the stopping distance and

require greater pedal travel distance and ef-

fort.

The brake warning light indicates the parking brake

system operation, a low brake fluid level of the brake

system and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) mal-

function.

Parking brake warning indicator:
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-

tion, the brake warning light illuminates. When the

engine is started and the parking brake is released,

the brake warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not fully released, the brake

warning light remains on. Be sure that the brake

warning light has turned off before driving. (See

“Parking brake” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and

adjustments” section.)
Low brake fluid warning indicator:
If the brake warning light illuminates while the en-

gine is running, or while driving, and the parking

brake is released, it may indicate the brake fluid

level is low.
When the brake warning light illuminates while driv-

ing, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Stop the engine and check the brake fluid level. If

the brake fluid level is at the minimum mark, add

brake fluid as necessary. (See “Brake fluid” in the

“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
If the brake fluid level is sufficient, have the brake

system checked by an approved dealer or qualified

workshop promptly.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

indicator (where fitted):
When the parking brake is released and the brake

fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light

and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not func-

tioning properly. Have the brake system checked,

and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or

qualified workshop promptly. (See “Brake system”

in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

Charge warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

charge warning light illuminates. After starting the

engine, the charge warning light turns off. This indi-

cates that the charging system is operational.
If the charge warning light illuminates while the en-

gine is running, or while driving, it may indicate that

the charging system is not functioning properly and

may need servicing.
When the charge warning light illuminates while driv-

ing, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Stop the engine and check the alternator belt. If the

alternator belt is loose, broken or missing, contact

an approved dealer or qualified workshop promptly.

(See “Drive belt” in the “8. Maintenance and

do-it-yourself” section.)
If the alternator belt appears to be functioning cor-

rectly but the charge warning light remains illumi-

nated, have the charging system checked by an

approved dealer or qualified workshop promptly.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is

loose, broken or missing.

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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 a malfunction 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 a low 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 a trailer or driving uphill, reduce

the vehicle speed as soon as safely possible

to decrease the engine coolant temperature.

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Instruments and controls

•

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 a few 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:
– 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 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 a malfunction.
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 a small 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 a Tyre 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 1 second and

turns off.
Low tyre pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tyre pressure,

the warning light will illuminate. A low tyre pressure

warning (e.g., [Low tyre pressure]) also appears in

the vehicle information display.

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2-9

When the low tyre pressure warning light illuminates,

you should stop and adjust the tyre pressure of all 4

tyres to the recommended COLD tyre pressure

shown on the tyre placard located on the driver side

centre pillar see “Tyre placard” in the “9. Technical

information” section. The low tyre pressure warning

light does not automatically turn off when the tyre

pressure is adjusted. After the tyre is inflated to the

recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven

at speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH) to activate the

TPMS and turn off the low tyre pressure warning

light. Use a tyre pressure gauge to check the tyre

pressure.
The low tyre pressure (e.g., [Low tyre pressure])

warning appears each time the ignition switch is

placed in the ON position as long as the low tyre

pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle information

display” later in this section and “Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” later in

this section.
TPMS resetting must be also performed after a tyre

or a wheel is replaced, or the tyres are rotated.
Depending on a change in the outside temperature,

the low tyre pressure warning light may illuminate

even if the tyre pressure has been adjusted prop-

erly. Adjust the tyre pressure to the recommended

COLD tyre pressure again when the tyres are cold,

and reset the TPMS.

If the low tyre pressure warning light still continues

to illuminate after the resetting operation, it may indi-

cate that the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have

the system checked by an approved dealer or quali-

fied workshop.
For additional information, see “Tyre Pressure Moni-

toring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-

ing and driving” section and “Vehicle information

display” later in this section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tyre

pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1

minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have

the system checked by an approved dealer or quali-

fied workshop. The low tyre pressure warning does

not appear if the low tyre pressure warning light illu-

minates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tyre Pressure Moni-

toring System (TPMS) (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-

ing and driving” section.

WARNING

•

Radio waves could adversely affect electric

medical equipment. Those who use a pace-

maker should contact the electric medical

equipment manufacturer for the possible in-

fluences before use.

•

If the light does not illuminate with the igni-

tion switch pushed ON, have the vehicle

checked by an approved dealer or qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

•

If the low tyre pressure warning light illumi-

nates while driving, avoid sudden steering

manoeuvres or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle

speed, pull off the road to a safe location and

stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving

with under-inflated tyres may permanently

damage the tyres and increase the likelihood

of tyre failure. Serious vehicle damage could

occur and may lead to an accident and could

result in serious personal injury. Check the

tyre pressure for all four tyres. Adjust the tyre

pressure to the recommended COLD tyre

pressure shown on the tyre placard, located

on the driver side centre pillar, to turn the low

tyre pressure warning light off. If the light still

illuminates while driving after adjusting the

tyre pressure, a tyre may be flat. If you have a

flat tyre, repair it with the emergency tyre

puncture repair kit (where fitted) or replace it

with a spare tyre (where fitted) as soon as

possible.

•

After adjusting the tyre pressure, be sure to

reset the TPMS. Unless the resetting is per-

formed, the TPMS will not warn of the low tyre

pressure correctly.

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•

When a spare tyre is mounted or a wheel is

replaced, the TPMS will not function and the

low tyre pressure warning light will flash for

approximately 1 minute. The light will remain

on after 1 minute. Contact an approved dealer

or qualified workshop as soon as possible for

tyre replacement and/or system resetting.

•

Replacing tyres with those not originally speci-

fied by RENAULT could affect the proper op-

eration of the TPMS.

CAUTION

•

The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular

tyre pressure check. Be sure to check the tyre

pressure regularly.

•

If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less

than 25 km/h (16 MPH), the TPMS may not

operate correctly.

•

Be sure to install the specified size of tyres to

all four wheels correctly.

Low washer fluid warning light

(where fitted)

The low washer fluid warning light illuminates when

the washer fluid in the reservoir is at a low level. Add

washer fluid as necessary. (See “Window washer

fluid” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-

tion.)

Malfunction warning light (red)

(where fitted)

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-

tion, the malfunction warning light illuminates in red.

This means that the system is operational. After

starting the engine, the warning light turns off.
For the orange Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL),

see “ Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this

section for details.
If the malfunction warning light (red) illuminates con-

tinuously while the engine is running, it may indicate

an engine control system malfunction. Have your

vehicle inspected by an approved dealer or qualified

workshop. You do not need to have your vehicle

towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continuing vehicle operation without proper ser-

vicing of the engine control system could lead to

poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and

damage to the engine control system, which may

affect the vehicle’s warranty coverage.

Master warning light (where

fitted)

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

master warning light illuminates if any of the follow-

ing are displayed on the vehicle information display.

•

No Key Detected warning (where fitted)

•

Shift to Park warning (Automatic Transmission

(AT) models)

•

Key ID Incorrect warning (where fitted)

•

Release Parking Brake warning

•

Low fuel warning

•

Door open warning

•

Low Washer warning (where fitted)

•

Key System Error warning (where fitted)

•

Low Oil Pressure warning (where fitted)

•

AdBlue® warning (where fitted)

•

4WD Error (where fitted)

•

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse warning

(where fitted)

•

Headlight System Error warning (where fitted)

•

Automatic Transmission (AT) Error warning (Au-

tomatic Transmission (AT) models)

•

Parking Sensor Error (where fitted)

See “Vehicle information display” later in this sec-

tion.

Seat belt warning light

(where fitted)

Front seat belts:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

seat belt warning light illuminates. The light will con-

tinue to illuminate until the driver’s seat belt is fas-

tened.

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Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) air bag warning light

(where fitted)

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag warn-

ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then

turns off. This indicates the SRS air bag system is

operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS air

bag system and/or pre-tensioner seat belt (where

fitted) need servicing. Have the system checked,

and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or

qualified workshop promptly.

•

The SRS air bag warning light remains illumi-

nated after about 7 seconds.

•

The SRS air bag warning light flashes intermit-

tently.

•

The SRS air bag warning light does not come on

at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the SRS air bag sys-

tem and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not function

properly. (See “Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) (where fitted)” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat

belts and supplemental restraint system” section.)

Water-in-fuel-filter warning light

(where fitted)

If the water-in-fuel-filter warning light illuminates

while the engine is running, contact an approved

dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible.

CAUTION
Continuing vehicle operation without properly

draining could cause serious damage to the en-

gine.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Differential lock indicator light

(where fitted)

When the differential lock mode switch is in the ON

position, the differential lock indicator light will blink

and then stay on after the differential gear is com-

pletely locked.
See “Rear differential locking system (where fitted)”

in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

Dipped beam indicator light

(where fitted)

The dipped beam indicator light illuminates when

the headlight low beam is on. (See “Headlight and

turn signal switch” later in this section.)

Electronic Stability Programme

(ESP) off indicator light

The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) off indi-

cator light illuminates when the ESP OFF switch is

pushed to the OFF position.
When the ESP OFF switch is pushed to the OFF

position, the ESP system is turned off.
When the rear differential lock is engaged with the

differential lock mode switch or the <4LO> position

is selected with the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode

switch, the ESP system is disabled and the ESP off

indicator light illuminates. (See “Electronic Stability

Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” in the

“5. Starting and driving” section and “Rear differen-

tial locking system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting

and driving” section.)

Front fog light indicator light

(where fitted)

The front fog light indicator light illuminates when

the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog light switch

(where fitted)” later in this section.)

Front passenger air

bag status light

The front passenger air bag status light (

) lo-

cated on the instrument panel will illuminate when

the front passenger air bag is turned off with the

front passenger air bag switch. When the front pas-

senger air bag is turned on, the front passenger air

bag status light (

) will illuminate.

For more details, see “Front passenger air bag sta-

tus light (where fitted)” in the “1. Safety — seats,

seat belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-

tion.

Glow plug indicator light

(where fitted)

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

glow plug indicator light illuminates and turns off

after the glow plugs have warmed up.
If the glow plugs have already warmed up, the glow

plug indicator flashes briefly and then turns off.

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High beam indicator light

The high beam indicator light illuminates when the

headlight high beam is on. The indicator turns off

when the low beam is selected. (See “Headlight

and turn signal switch” later in this section.)

Hill descent control system on

indicator light (where fitted)

When the ignition switch is in the ON position the

hill descent control system on indicator light illumi-

nates briefly and then turns off. This indicates that

the hill descent control system is operational.
The light illuminates when the hill descent control

system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and the indi-

cator light blinks, the system is not engaged.
If the indicator light does not illuminate or blink when

the hill descent control switch is on, the system may

not be functioning properly. Have the system

checked by an approved dealer or qualified work-

shop.
For additional information, see “Hill descent control

system (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”

section.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

CAUTION

•

Continuing vehicle operation without proper

servicing of the engine control system could

lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel

economy, and damage to the engine control

system, which may affect the vehicle’s war-

ranty coverage.

•

Incorrect setting of the engine control system

may lead to non-compliance of local and na-

tional emission laws and regulations.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminates. After

starting the engine, the MIL turns off. This indicates

that the engine control system is operational.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light illuminates or blinks

while the engine is running, it may indicate that the

engine control system is not functioning properly

and may need servicing. Have the system checked,

and if necessary repaired, by an approved dealer or

qualified workshop promptly.
Precautions:
To reduce or avoid possible damage to the engine

control system when the MIL blinks:

•

Avoid driving at speeds above 70 km/h (43

MPH).

•

Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.

•

Avoid going up steep uphill grades.

•

Avoid carrying or towing unnecessary loads.

Rear fog light indicator light

(where fitted)

The rear fog light indicator light illuminates when the

rear fog light is on. (See “Fog light switch (where

fitted)” later in this section.)

Security indicator light

(where fitted)

The security indicator light blinks when the ignition

switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This

function indicates that the security system equipped

on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will

remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion. (See “Security system (where fitted)” in the

“3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for

additional information.)

Small light indicator light

(where fitted)

The light illuminates when the headlight switch is

turned to the

position.

Trailer direction indicator light

(where fitted)

The light will illuminate whenever an additional elec-

trical load is detected by the direction indicator sys-

tem.
For additional information, see “Trailer towing” in

the “5. Starting and driving” section.

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Turn signal/hazard warning

lights

The turn signal/hazard warning lights blink when the

turn signal switch lever or hazard warning flasher

switch is on. (See “Turn signal switch” later in this

section or “Hazard warning flasher switch” in the

“6. In case of emergency” section.)

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.

When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make

a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in

motion. This scraping sound will first occur only

when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear

of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard

even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the

brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear

warning sound is heard.
Have the system checked, and if necessary re-

paired, by an approved dealer or qualified workshop

promptly. (See “Brakes” in the “8. Maintenance and

do-it-yourself” section.)

Key reminder chime

The chime will sound if any of the following opera-

tions are detected:
Models with Remote Control Key system:
The chime will sound if the driver side door is opened

while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC posi-

tion.

Models without Remote Control Key system:
The chime sounds if the driver’s side door is opened

while the key is left in the ignition switch and the

ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK posi-

tion. Remove the key and take it with you when leav-

ing the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

The light reminder chime will sound if the driver’s

side door is opened and the headlight switch is in

either the

position, and the ignition

switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the <OFF>

or <AUTO> (where fitted) position when you leave

the vehicle.

Parking brake reminder chime

The parking brake reminder chime will sound if the

vehicle is driven at more than 7 km/h (4 MPH) with

the parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and re-

lease the parking brake.

Seat belt warning chime (where fitted)

When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (10

MPH), the chime will sound unless the driver’s and/

or the front passenger’s seat belts are securely fas-

tened. The chime will continue to sound for about

95 seconds until the seat belt is fastened.

The vehicle information display

➀

is located be-

tween the tachometer and the speedometer, and it

displays the warnings and information. The follow-

ing items are also displayed:

•

Automatic Transmission (AT) (where fitted)

— “Driving with Automatic Transmission (AT)” in

the “5. Starting and driving” section

•

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)

— “Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in

the “5. Starting and driving” section

•

Clock

— “[Clock]” later in this section

•

Trip computer

— “Trip computer” later in this section

•

Cruise control (where fitted)

— “Cruise control (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-

ing and driving” section

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