Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) (Where Fitted); Part Time 4Wd System - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

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Whenever the Stop/Start System is deactivated
the indicator light on the Stop/Start OFF
switch illuminates. In this condition the Stop/
Start System cannot prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions, or noise dur-
ing your journey.
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If the Stop/Start System is malfunctioning, the
indicator light on the Stop/Start OFF switch
illuminates.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System ON or OFF messages dis-
played for a few seconds in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the Stop/Start OFF switch is
pressed. See "Stop/Start System display" earlier
in this section.
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Starting and driving
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
(where fitted)
WARNING
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Do not attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to any drive
or reverse position with the engine running.
Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
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Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped ve-
hicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer or similar
equipment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test equip-
ment may result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTION
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Do not drive the vehicle in the <4H> or <4LO>
position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on
dry, hard surfaces in <4H> or <4LO> may
cause unnecessary noise, tyre wear and in-
creased fuel consumption.
If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
turns on when driving on dry hard surface
roads:
– in the <4H> position, shift the 4WD mode
switch to <2WD>.
– in the <4LO> position, stop the vehicle and
shift the transmission lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position with the brake pedal
depressed and shift the 4WD mode switch
to <2WD>.
If the 4WD warning light is still on after the
above operation, have
checked by an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop as soon as possible.
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The transfer case may be damaged if you con-
tinue driving with the 4WD warning light blink-
ing.
See "On-road and off-road driving precautions" ear-
lier in this section for other precautions.

PART TIME 4WD SYSTEM

The part time 4WD system provides three drive
modes: <2WD>, <4H> and <4LO>. The desired
drive mode can be selected using the 4WD mode
switch according to the driving conditions.
4WD mode switch
your vehicle
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