DACIA DUSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Operating faults
OPERATING FAULTS (1/5)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
The starter is activated POSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Warning lights dim or fail to come on;
the starter does not run. Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.Retighten them, reconnect them or clean
them if they are oxidised.
Battery discharged or worn. Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery. Refer to the information on “Battery:
troubleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the
battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled. Refer to the information on “Starting/stop-
ping the engine in Section 2.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. To unlock, gently move the key and the
steering wheel (refer to the information on
the “Ignition switch” in Section 2).

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OPERATING FAULTS (2/5)
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged.Check the tyre pressures; if this is not the
cause, have their condition checked by an
approved dealer.
Mud or snow in the wheels. Clean the vehicle, particularly the wheels
(refer to the information on “Bodywork
maintenance/engine compartment” in
Section 4).
Abnormal white smoke from the ex-
haust. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.
orStop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
This is not necessarily a fault.
Smoke may be caused by
regeneration of the particle filter. Refer to the information on “Special
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: on a bend or under braking The engine oil level is too low. Top up the engine oil (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level, topping up/refilling”
in Section 4).
at idle speed Low oil pressure.Go to your nearest approved dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS (3/5)
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The oil pressure warning light takes
a long time to go out or remains lit
during acceleration. Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle: contact a an approved
dealer.
The oil change warning light remains
lit after an oil change. Warning not reset after oil change. Reset the warning after changing the oil;
refer to the information on “Resetting the
warning after an oil change” in Section 4.
The “2WD” mode and electronic fault
warning lights come on. Fault in the 4-wheel drive system. Drive as soon as possible at a moderate
speed to an approved dealer. The problem
may be resolved by replacing the wheels.
The system will not switch to “2WD”
or “4WD Lock” mode. “AUTO” mode
remains active. Fault in the 4-wheel drive system. Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
Whistling Roof aerial poorly positioned.Position the aerial.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket, defective water pump.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.

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On the road POSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The power-assisted steering be-
comes heavy. Belt broken.
Lack of power-assisted steer-
ing oil in the pump.Have the belt replaced.
For maintenance operations on the power-assisted
steering, contact an approved dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator light comes
on. Engine cooling fan not work-
ing.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and contact
an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check
the coolant reservoir: it should contain fluid. If there
is no coolant, consult an approved dealer as soon
as possible.
Radiator blocked or clogged. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and clean the radiator (refer to the information on “Bodywork
maintenance/engine compartment” in Section 2). If
it is clean, consult an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
OPERATING FAULTS (4/5)
Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by the Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

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OPERATING FAULTS (5/5)
Electrical equipment POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls. Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
Replace the bulb.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The headlights do not switch on or off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer
Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. Traces of condensa- tion are a natural phenomenon caused
by variations in temperature.
These traces soon disappear when the
lights are switched on.

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Filler NU (H79 - Dacia)
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Sommaire 6 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine specifications

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6.5
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eights/Towing weights
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6.6
Replacement parts and repairs


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6.7
Service sheets


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6.8
Anti-corrosion check
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6.14

technical specifications ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
vehicle identification ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
vehicle identification plates ................... (up to the end of the DU)
paintwork reference ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Plaques d’identification moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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Quote the details given on identifica-
tion plate A on all letters or orders.
Vehicle identification plate
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Vehicle identification plate A
1


V
ehicle type and chassis number.
2


M
MAC (Maximum permissible
all-up weight).
3


M
TR (Total train weight – vehicle
fully loaded, with trailer).
4


M
MTA (Maximum permissible
weight) front axle.
5


M
aximum permissible weight on
rear axle. 6 T echnical specifications of vehicle.
7


V
ehicle paint reference.
8


Equipment l
evel.
9


V
ehicle type.
10


T
rim code.
1

1
A
dditional equipment specifica-
tion.
12


Fabrication
number.
13


Interior trim code.
A
xx
1
2
3
4
5
A6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
x
XXXXX

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Plaques d’identification moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
Quote the details given on identifica-
tion plate B on all letters or orders.
(Location varies depending on engine)
1


Engine type 2


Engine suf
fix
3


Engine num
ber
BB
B
B
12
3

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Dimensions (H79 - Dacia)
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DIMENSIONS (in metres)
(*) Unladen 0.822
2.673
0.820
4.315 1.560
1.567
1.822
1.690 *
1.634 *