Renault ALASKAN 2020, Руководство пользователя транспортного средства

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BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze,
drain the cooling system, including the engine block.
Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
TYRE EQUIPMENT
1. If you have snow tyres installed on the front/rear
wheels of your vehicle, they should be of the same
size, loading range, construction and type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as the rear/front tyres.
2. If the vehicle is to be operated in severe winter
conditions, snow tyres should be installed on all
four wheels.
3. For additional traction on icy roads, studded ty-
res may be used. However, some countries, prov-
inces and states prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before installing stud-
ded tyres.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow
tyres, on wet or dry surfaces, may be poorer
than that of non-studded snow tyres.
4. Snow chains may be used if desired. Make sure
they are the proper size for the tyres on your ve-
hicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s instructions. Use chain tension-
ers when recommended by the tyre chain manu-
facturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of
the tyre chains must be secured or removed to
prevent the possibility of whipping action dam-
age to the wings or underbody. In addition, drive
at a reduced speed, otherwise, your vehicle may
be damaged and/or vehicle handling and per-
formance may be adversely affected.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be car-
ried in the vehicle during the winter:
•
A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice
and snow from the windows.
•
A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack
to give it firm support.
•
A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
PARKING BRAKE
When parking in the area where the outside tem-
perature is below 0°C (32°F), do not apply the park-
ing brake to prevent it from freezing. For safe park-
ing:
•
Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position (Au-
tomatic transmission model).
•
Place the shift lever in the 1 (1st) or R (Reverse)
gear (Manual transmission model).
•
Securely block the wheels.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals used for road surface deicing are ex-
tremely corrosive and will accelerate corrosion and
the deterioration of underbody components such
as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake
cables, floor pan and wings.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned pe-
riodically. For additional information, see “Clean-
ing exterior” in the “7. Appearance and care” sec-
tion
of this manual.
For additional protection against rust and corro-
sion, which may be required in some areas, consult
an approved dealer or qualified workshop.
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