Starting Engine (Models Without Remote Control Key System); Starting Engine (Models With Remote Control Key System) - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

STARTING ENGINE (models
without Remote Control Key system)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the footbrake pedal.
3. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or the N (Neu-
tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal by turning the ignition switch to the
<START> position.
For diesel engine models: Turn the ignition
switch to the <ON> position and wait until the
glow plug indicator light
5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
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Starting and driving
STARTING ENGINE (models with
Remote Control Key system)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or the N (Neu-
tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
The Remote Control Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
3. Place the ignition switch in the "ON" position.
Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch
pedal (MT model) and push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
plug indicator light
turns off.
To start the engine immediately, push and re-
lease the ignition switch while depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal with the ignition
switch in any position.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to the P
(Park) (AT model) or N (Neutral) (MT model) po-
sition, apply the parking brake, and push the igni-
tion switch to the "OFF" position.
goes out.