4Wd Mode Switch Operation; 4Wd Mode Indicator - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

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Do not drive the vehicle in <4H> or <4LO>
mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. This may
cause unnecessary noise and tyre wear.
RENAULT recommends driving in 2WD under
these conditions.
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It is not possible to shift the 4WD transfer
case between <4H> and <4LO> at low ambi-
ent temperatures when the engine is cold. Do-
ing so may cause the 4LO indicator to blink.
Wait until the 4WD transfer case has reached
operational temperature (after driving for a
while) before using the 4WD mode switch to
change between <4H> and <4LO>.
When driving on rough roads
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Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.
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Drive carefully and according to the road surface
conditions.
If the vehicle gets stuck
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Place stones or wooden blocks under the tyres
to free the vehicle.
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Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.
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If it is difficult to free the vehicle, drive the vehicle
forwards and backwards to increase the mo-
mentum. If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tyre
chains may be effective.
CAUTION
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Do not spin the wheels excessively. The
wheels will sink deep into the mud and it will
be difficult to free the vehicle from the mud.
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Starting and driving
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Avoid shifting gears with the engine running
at high speeds as this may cause a malfunc-
tion.

4WD MODE SWITCH OPERATION

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Set the 4WD mode switch to <2WD>, <4H> or
<4LO>, depending on driving conditions.
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You may feel a slight vehicle movement if the
4WD mode switch is operated while making a
turn, accelerating or decelerating, or if the igni-
tion switch is placed in the "OFF" position while
the 4WD mode switch is set to <4H> or <4LO>.
This is normal.
CAUTION
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The 4WD mode switch can be turned between
<2WD> and <4H> while driving straight ahead.
Do not turn the 4WD mode switch while mak-
ing a turn or reversing.
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Do not operate the 4WD mode switch while
driving on steep downhill grades. Use the en-
gine brake by setting a low transmission gear.
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Do not operate the 4WD mode switch with the
rear wheels spinning.
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Before turning the 4WD mode switch to <4H>
from <2WD>, make sure that the vehicle
speed is less than 100 km/h (60 MPH). Fail-
ure to do so can damage the 4WD system.
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Never turn the 4WD mode switch between
<4LO> and <4H> while driving.

4WD MODE INDICATOR

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The 4WD mode indicator is displayed in the vehicle
information display.
While the engine is running, the 4WD mode indica-
tor will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD
mode switch.
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The 4WD mode indicator may blink while shift-
ing from one drive mode to the other. When
the shifting is completed, the 4WD mode indi-
cator will come on. If the indicator does not
come on immediately, make sure the area
around the vehicle is safe, and drive the ve-
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