Automatic Transmission (At); Steering Lock; Ignition Switch Positions - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who
does not carry the Remote Control Key, to push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
•
The cargo bed area is not included in the operat-
ing range of the engine start function.
•
If the Remote Control Key is placed on the in-
strument panel, inside the glove box, door pocket
or the corner of the interior compartment, the
Remote Control Key may not function.
•
If the Remote Control Key is placed near the
door or window outside the vehicle, the Remote
Control Key may function.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AT)

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the "LOCK" position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When pushing the ignition switch to the "OFF" posi-
tion, make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
When the ignition switch cannot be switched to the
"LOCK" position:
1. [Shift to Park] warning appears on the vehicle
information display and a chime sounds.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. If the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position,
[PUSH] warning appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display.
4. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch is
switched to the "OFF" position.
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5. Open the door. The ignition switch turns to the
"LOCK" position.
For warnings and indicators on the vehicle informa-
tion display, see "Indicators for operation" in the
"2. Instruments and controls" section.
If the ignition switch is switched to the "LOCK"
position, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P
(Park) position. The shift lever can be moved if the
ignition switch is in the "ON" position with the foot-
brake pedal depressed.

STEERING LOCK

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft
steering lock device.
To lock steering wheel
1. Place the ignition switch in the "OFF" position
where the ignition switch position indicator will
not illuminate.
2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch turns
to the "LOCK" position.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the right
or left from the straight up position.
To unlock steering wheel
Push the ignition switch, and the steering wheel will
be automatically unlocked.
CAUTION
•
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch
switched from the "LOCK" position.
•
If the steering lock release malfunction indi-
cator (where fitted) appears in the vehicle in-
formation display, push the ignition switch
again while rotating the steering wheel slightly
to the right and left. (See "Vehicle information
display" in the "2. Instruments and controls"
section.)

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

WARNING
Never place the ignition switch in the "OFF" posi-
tion while driving. The steering wheel may lock
and cause the driver to lose control of the ve-
hicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
•
Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods
of time when the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position and the engine is not running. This
can discharge the battery.
•
Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery. If you must use accessories while the
engine is not running, do not use them for
extended periods of time and do not use mul-
tiple electrical accessories at the same time.
cannot be