Push Starting; If Your Vehicle Overheats - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

11. Start the engine of the jumped vehicle
normal manner.
CAUTION
Never keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start right away, place the ignition switch in
the "LOCK" position and wait at least 10 sec-
onds before trying again.
12. After the engine is started, carefully disconnect
the jumper cables in the opposite sequence
from that illustrated ( , ,
13. Remove and dispose of the cloth properly as it
may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
14. Replace the vent caps, if removed.
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In case of emergency

PUSH STARTING

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B in the Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
•
Automatic Transmission (AT) model cannot
be started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
•
Three-way catalyst equipped model should
not be started by pushing. Attempting to do
so may cause damage to the three-way cata-
lyst.
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•
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst equipped model
should not be started by pushing. Attempting
to do so may cause damage to the catalyst.
•
Never try to start the engine by towing. When
the engine starts, the forward surge could
cause the vehicle to collide with the towing
vehicle.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

WARNING
•
Never continue driving if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
and/or a vehicle fire.
•
Never open the bonnet if steam is coming
out.
•
Never remove the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine is hot. If the radiator
or coolant reservoir cap is removed when the
engine is hot, pressurised hot water will spurt
out and possibly cause burning, scalding or
serious injury.
•
If steam or coolant is coming from the engine,
stand clear of the vehicle to prevent getting
scalded.
•
The engine cooling fan can start at any time
when the coolant temperature exceeds pre-
set degrees.
•
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewel-
lery or clothing to come into contact with, or
to get caught in the cooling fan or drive belts.
If your vehicle is overheating, or if you feel a lack of
engine power, detect unusual noise, etc., take the
following steps:
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away from
traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.