Renault ALASKAN 2017, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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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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