Renault ALASKAN 2020, Vehicle User Manual

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If the 4WD warning light comes on or 4WD Error
warning (where fitted) appears, the 4WD mode
indicator turns off.
4WD WARNING
Warning light
Warning light
Comes on or
blinks when:
m
Illuminates
There is a
malfunction in
the 4WD system
m
Blinks
The difference in
wheel rotation is
large
If the 4WD warning light comes on, the 4WD mode
indicator turns off.
A large difference between the diameters of front
and rear wheels will make the 4WD warning light
blink. Change the 4WD mode switch to <2WD> and
do not drive fast.
CAUTION
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If the 4WD warning light comes on or blinks
during operation for a while, have your vehicle
checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Shifting between <4H> and <4LO> is not rec-
ommended when the 4WD warning light turns
on.
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When the 4WD warning light comes on, the
2WD mode may be engaged even if the 4WD
mode switch is in <4H>. Be especially careful
when driving. If corresponding parts are mal-
functioning, the 4WD mode will not be
engaged even if the 4WD mode switch is
shifted.
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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 increased
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 qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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The transfer case may be damaged if you con-
tinue driving with the warning light blinking.
Warning indicator
If any malfunction occurs in the Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) system while the engine is running, a warn-
ing message appears in the vehicle information dis-
play.
If the [4WD system fault] warning appears, there
may be a malfunction in the 4WD system. Reduce
vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by an
approved dealer or qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
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Do not operate the engine on a free roller when
any of the wheels raised.
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If the [4WD system fault] warning appears
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the 4WD system. Reduce the vehicle speed and
have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as pos-
sible. Be especially careful when driving.
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The power train may be damaged if you con-
tinue driving with the [4WD system fault]
warning on.
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