Turbocharger System; Care When Driving; Engine Cold Start Period; Loading Luggage - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

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Be sure to check the brakes immediately af-
ter driving in mud or water. See "Brake
system" later in this section for wet brakes.
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Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If
you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward,
backward or sideways, you could be injured.
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Whenever you drive off-road through sand,
mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more
frequent maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance information in a separate
maintenance booklet.
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Rinse the underside of the vehicle with fresh
water after driving through mud or sand. Re-
move any brush or sticks that are trapped.
5-8
Starting and driving

TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM

The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
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Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided maintenance booklet for addi-
tional information.
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Use only the recommended engine oil. For
details, refer to the maintenance service
booklet for your vehicle.
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If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
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Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
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When starting the engine at ambient tempera-
tures below −5°C (23°F), an engine protection
mode may be activated. During this time, the
engine output is reduced. The engine protec-
tion mode is switched off automatically after
a maximum of 3 minutes (provided the accel-
erator pedal is released completely).

CARE WHEN DRIVING

Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-
sential for your safety and comfort. As a driver, you
should be the one who knows best how to drive in
the given circumstances.

ENGINE COLD START PERIOD

Due to the higher engine speeds, when the engine
is cold, extra caution must be exercised when se-
lecting a gear during the engine warm-up period
after starting the engine.

LOADING LUGGAGE

Loads and their distribution and the attachment of
equipment (roof baggage carriers, etc.) will consid-
erably change the driving characteristics of the ve-
hicle. Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances.

DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS

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Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.
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Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.
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Avoid following too close to the vehicle in front.
When water covers the road surface with water
puddles, small water streams, etc., reduce speed to
prevent hydroplaning which can cause skidding and
loss of control. Worn tyres will increase this risk.

DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS

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Drive cautiously.
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Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.
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Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.