Precautions When Starting And Driving; Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide); Adblue® Selective Catalytic Reduction (Scr) System (Where Fitted For Diesel Engine Model) - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
•
Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in
your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls, or move the vehicle, and
inadvertently become involved in a serious ac-
cident and injure themselves. On hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal illness to people or animals.
•
Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
NOTE
During the first few months after purchasing a
new vehicle, if you smell strong odours of Vola-
tile Organic Compounds (VOCs) inside the ve-
hicle, ventilate the passenger compartment thor-
oughly. Open all the windows before entering or
while in the vehicle. In addition, when the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment rises, or
when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight for a
period of time, turn off the air recirculation mode
of the air conditioner and/or open the windows
to allow sufficient fresh air into the passenger
compartment.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING
•
Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains co-
lourless and odourless carbon monoxide. Car-
bon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause un-
consciousness or death.
•
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open, and have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.
•
Do not run the engine in closed spaces such
as a garage.
•
Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-
ning for an extended period of time.
•
If electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass to a trailer through the seal of the
body, follow the manufacturer's recommen-
dations to prevent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
•
If a special body or other equipment is added
for recreational or other usage, follow the
manufacturer's recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may also
generate carbon monoxide.)
•
The exhaust system and body should be in-
spected by a qualified mechanic whenever:
– Your vehicle is raised while being serviced.
– You suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing into the passenger compartment.
– You notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust system.
– You have had an accident involving dam-
age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
AdBlue® SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM (where
fitted for diesel engine model)
AdBlue® or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), is a non-
toxic solution of 32.5% urea in de-ionized water.
This fluid is sprayed into the exhaust system of die-
sel vehicles to cause a chemical reaction that breaks
down potentially dangerous NOx (nitrogen oxides)
emissions into harmless nitrogen and water. This
system is called Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR). AdBlue® fluid is not a fuel additive and is
never mixed with diesel fuel. It is always stored in a
separate tank on the vehicle.
AdBlue® will begin to freeze below -11°C (12°F). If
you often drive in areas where the temperature is
below -11°C (12°F), the AdBlue® tank should al-
ways be filled with AdBlue® at the beginning of the
cold season to ensure enough defrosting capacity
with heating.
Starting and driving
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