control DACIA DUSTER 2010 1.G User Guide

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Témoins lumineux (H79 - Dacia)
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Instrument panel: warning lights
#Engine oil change warning
light
This lights up on the instrument panel
when an oil change is required.
Change the oil or have it changed as
soon as possible.
Only the distance travelled between two
oil changes is taken into account; the
time interval between two oil changes
is not.
The oil should always be changed
when the first threshold is reached, i.e.
either the distance travelled or the inter-
val specified in your vehicle’s mainte -
nance document. This means you may
have to change the oil before the warn-
ing light comes on.
Refer to the information on the “Oil
change” in Section 4.
xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This light comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out within three
seconds. If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the anti -
lock braking system.
WARNING LIGHTS (1/4)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This
indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.
Warning lights on instrument
panel A
These warning lights require you to
stop immediately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re -
start it. Contact an approved dealer.
Ú À Ô
D
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Braking will then be as normal, without
the ABS.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
kDipped beam headlight tell -
tale light
áMain beam headlight tell-tale
light
åAir bag warning light
This comes on when the
engine is started and goes out after a
few seconds.
If it does not come on when the igni -
tion is switched on, or comes on when
the engine is running, there is a fault in
the system.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
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Témoins lumineux (H79 - Dacia)
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WARNING LIGHTS (2/4)
If not, switch off the engine and allow
it to cool before checking the coolant
level and the cleanliness of the radiator.
If the level is normal, this indicates an-
other fault. Consult an approved dealer.
ÀOil pressure warning light
This goes out as soon as the
engine starts; if it lights up while driv -
ing, stop immediately and switch off the
ignition. Check the oil level.
If the level is normal, something else is
the cause. Contact an approved dealer.
êEngine immobiliser system
warning light
This light performs several functions.
Refer to the information on the “Engine
immobiliser” in Section 1.
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Electronic fault or diesel
preheating warning light
With the ignition switched on,
this light comes on; it indicates that the
heater plugs are operating.
It goes out after preheating is sufficient
and the engine can be started.
If it remains lit or comes on when you
are driving, it indicates an electrical or
electronic fault. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
ÒElectronic fault warning
light, petrol versions
If it remains lit or comes on when you
are driving, it indicates an electrical or
electronic fault. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
ÚBattery charge warning light
It should go out as soon as the
engine starts.
If it comes on when you are driving, it
indicates that the circuit is overcharging
or has discharged. Stop and contact an
approved Dealer.
ùESP warning light
Refer to the information on the
“Electronic stability program (ESP) with
understeer control and traction control
(ASR)” in Section 2.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
’4-wheel drive mode indica
-
tor light
Refer to the information on “4WD Lock
mode” in Section 2.
‘2-wheel drive mode indica -
tor light
Refer to the information on “2WD
mode” in Section 2.
VRear screen de-icing/de -
misting indicator light
LLow fuel level warning light
It comes on when the engi -
neis started then goes out after three
seconds. If it stays on, fill up with fuel
assoon as possible.
dDirection indicator tell-tale
light
ÔCoolant temperature warn -
ing light
This goes out as soon as the engine
starts. If it comes on when driving, it in-
dicates an increase in the coolant tem-
perature. Stop and let the engine idle
for a minute or two; the temperature
should fall.

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Tableau de bord : afficheur et indicateurs (H79 - Dacia)
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Display and indicators
DISPLAY AND INDICATORS (1/2)
Rev counter 1 (rpm × 1 000) Speedometer 2 (km or miles
per hour)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, a buzzer
sounds for approximately 10 seconds
every 30 seconds, as long as the ve -
hicle is travelling in excess of 72 mph
(120 km/h).
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Fuel gauge 3The number of squares lit shows the
fuel level. When it is at minimum, the
squares disappear and the low fuel
level warning light comes on.
3
In 4x4 (4WD ) mode on rough ter -
rain, there is a risk that incorrect in-
formation on the fuel level may be
displayed. Wait until you are on flat
ground again for a stable reading of
the oil level squares.

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Ordinateur de bord (H79 - Dacia)
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Trip computer and warning system
TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM (1/4)
Display 1
General reset and trip
mileage recorder reset key 2
To reset the trip mileage recorder, the
display must show the Trip mileometer
function.
Press and hold button 2.
Display selection key 3
Keep pressing key 3 briefly to scroll
through the following information (de -
pending on the vehicle) in sequence:
a) total mileage recorder,
b) trip mileage recorder,
c) fuel used,
d) average consumption,
e) estimated range,
f) distance travelled,
g) average speed. Refer to the table on the following
pages showing display examples.
The information display DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.
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Éclairages et signalisations extérieures (H79 - Dacia)
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Exterior lighting and signals
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/2)
uSide lights
Turn the end of stalk 1 until the
symbol is opposite mark 2.kDipped beam
headlights
Turn the end of stalk 1 until the symbol
is opposite mark 2.
An indicator light on the instrument
panel will come on.
áMain beam headlights
With stalk 1 in dipped beam
headlights position, move the stalk to -
wards you.
When the main beam headlights are lit
up, an indicator light on the instrument
panel lights up.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-
tion, pull the stalk towards you again.
eSwitching off the lights
Return the end of stalk 1 to its
initial position.
Lights-on warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when a
front door is opened and the lights
are left on after the ignition has been
switched off (to prevent discharge of
the battery).
Before driving at night, check that the electrical equipment is operating
correctly and adjust the headlight beams (if your vehicle is not carrying
its normal load).
Check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects
which could cover them).
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Réglage de la hauteur des faisceaux (H79 - Dacia)
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Examples of positions for adjusting control A according to the load
Driver alone or with front passenger 0
Driver with one front passenger and
one rear passenger 0
Driver with one front passenger and
two rear passengers 1
Driver with one front passenger and
three rear passengers 1
Driver with one front passenger,
three rear passengers and luggage 2
Driver with one front passenger and
luggage 3
Adjusting the headlight beam height
ADJUSTING THE BEAM HEIGHT
Control
A is used to adjust the height
of the headlight beams according to the
load.
Turn control A anticlockwise to lower
the beams and clockwise to raise them.
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Sommaire 2 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in, Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Recommendations: emission control, fuel economy and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Gear lever, Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Transmission: 4-wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Driver correction devices and aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Mise en route / Arrêt du moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold
– Turn the key to the start position
without depressing the accelera -
tor.
– Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.ÉDiesel injection
Turn the ignition key to ignition “On” po-
sition M, and hold this position until the
preheating warning light goes out.
Turn the key to starter position D with-
out depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to “Stop” position St.
Starting the engine
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below –20°C): so that it is easier to
start the engine, switch on the ignition
for several seconds before starting the
engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is not
activated. Refer to the information on
the “Engine immobiliser” in Section 1.
Starting/stopping the engine
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Never leave your vehicle with the key or remote control inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
The reason for this is that the child may endanger himself or others by starting the engine, activating equipment such
as the window winders for example, or locking the doors.
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo,
power assisted steering and passive safety equipment such as air bags wi\
ll no longer operate.
The steering is locked when the key is removed.

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Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (3/4)
Electronic stability program and
traction control when driving off -
road
(vehicles equipped with ESP)
When driving on soft ground (sand,
mud, deep snow), we recommend that
you deactivate the ESP function by
pressing the “ESP” switch.
In this case, only individual wheel brak-
ing remains active. This function ap -
plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-
ping, allowing the engine torque to be
transferred to the wheels with the most
grip. This is particularly useful when
crossing a bridge.
All the ESP functions will be reactivated
when the vehicle speed reaches ap -
proximately 30 mph (50 km/h), (36 mph
(60 km/h) in “4WD Lock” mode), or
when the engine is restarted, or when
the “ESP” button is pressed again.Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, it automatically switches to “2WD”
mode, and the
‘ and Ò warn-
ing lights come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a moder-
ate speed to an approved dealer.
For certain operating faults, the system
may not be able to switch to “2WD" or
"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re -
mains active.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
In this case, we recommend that you
stop as soon as possible to allow the
system to cool down (until the warning
light stops flashing).
Cooling may take up to five minutes.
If the system detects excessive wheel
-
spin on the front wheels, it adapts the
engine to run in a way that reduces
wheelspin.
Anti-lock braking in “ LOCK” mode
(vehicles equipped with ABS)
When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the
ABS switches to off-road mode. In this
case, the wheels may lock intermit -
tently to achieve better grip, thus reduc-
ing braking distances on soft ground.
When this mode is active:
– the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is lim -
ited during braking. This operating
mode is therefore not recommended
in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).
– there may be some noise. This is
normal, and does not indicate an op-
erating fault.

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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (H79 - Da\
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ABS (anti-lock braking
system)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle. Under
these circumstances, the vehicle can
be steered to avoid an obstacle whilst
braking. In addition, this system can
increase stopping distances, particu -
larly on roads with low surface grip (wet
ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any way
improve the vehicle's physical perform-
ance relating to the road surface and
roadholding. It is still essential to follow
the rules of good driving practice (such
as driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front etc.).
Driver correction devices and aids
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (1/4)
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– t h e A B S ( a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g
system);
– the emergency brake assist;
– the ESP (electronic stability pro -
gram) with understeer control and
traction control ASR.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. They do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil -
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu -
late the force applied in the braking
system.
Special feature of 4-wheel drive ve -
hicles
In 4WD Lock mode, the system may
lock the wheels briefly to optimise the
braking distance on very wet ground
(snow, mud, sand, etc.).