Wheels DACIA DUSTER 2012 1.G User Guide

4.14
ENG_UD20966_2
Entretien de la carrosserie / compartiment moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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BODyWORK MAINTENANCE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2/3)
you should
– Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
–

A
lways follow the recommenda-
tions supplied with the high-pressure
cleaning equipment (jet distance and
pressure).
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B
efore going through a roller type
car wash, return the windscreen
wiper stalk to park position (refer
to the information on “Windscreen
wash/wipe” in Section 1), check the
mounting of external accessories,
additional lights and door mirrors
and be sure to hold the wiper blades
and radio aerial in place with adhe-
sive tape. Remove the radio aerial
mast if your vehicle is fitted with this
equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and
refit the antenna after washing. –

After
driving off-road (eg. on muddy,
dusty or sandy terrain) quickly clean
the radiator from the outside of the
vehicle through the openings in the
bumper, to prevent it from becoming
blocked or clogged (risk of engine
overheating).
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ash your vehicle frequently with
the engine off , using shampoo ap-
proved by our Technical Department
(never use abrasive products) and
rinse thoroughly using a warm or
cold water jet (never hot):
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s
pots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
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the
layer of dust or mud and any
insects;
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b
ird droppings, which contain
chemicals that rapidly discolour
paintwork and may even cause
the paint to peel off ;



W
ash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by pol-
ishing; –


salt
deposited in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after
driving in areas where the roads
are chemically treated;
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mud

in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which form
damp patches.
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C
lean mud and sand from the
wheels, in particular the inside of the
wheels and the brakes, as this can:
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reduce
the braking efficiency and
damage the components of the
braking system;
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cause
vibrations in the bodywork
and steering column.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.

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4.15
ENG_UD20966_2
Entretien de la carrosserie / compartiment moteur (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_4
BODyWORK MAINTENANCE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT (3/3)
– After cleaning your vehicle, check
the brakes while driving at low speed
to ensure that the braking efficiency
has not been reduced by the water.
If it has, depress the brake pedal
gently while driving to dry the brakes.
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Check

the drain holes at the bottom
of the doors to make sure they are
not blocked.
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Inspect

the wheels regularly to check
for any traces of impacts or corro-
sion. These can damage the tyre or
cause it to lose pressure.
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K

eep well away from the vehicle in
front when driving on gravelled sur-
faces to prevent paint damage.
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epair, or have repaired quickly,
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading. –
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anticorrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet.
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S
pray mechanical components,
hinges, etc. with products approved
by the Technical Department to
protect them after they have been
cleaned.

5.1
ENG_UD25064_7
Sommaire 5 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 5: Practical advice
Tools .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Puncture
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5.3
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yre inflation kit
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5.5
Wheel trims and wheels
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5.8
Changing a wheel
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5.9
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yres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Changing bulbs
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5.14
Front lights

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5.14
Fog lights
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5.17
Rear lights
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5.18
Side indicator lights
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5.21
Interior lights


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5.22
Fuses

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5.25
Battery: troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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5.28
Radio frequency remote control unit: battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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5.30
Wiper blades
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5.31
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owing: breakdown
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5.32
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owing: towbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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5.35
Fitted audio equipment
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5.36
Accessories


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5.38
Operating faults


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5.39

5.4
ENG_UD24368_4
Crevaison (H79 - Dacia)
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PUNCTURE (2/2)
Emergency spare wheel 4x4
version (4WD)
This is located in the luggage compart-
ment.
To access it:
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Open the tailgate;
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r
e m o v e l u g g a g e c o m p a r t m e n t
cover
7 or fold it fully;
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l
ift luggage compartment carpet
8
v

ertically against the rear seatback
or the folded luggage compartment
cover;
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unscrew central mounting

9
;
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remove emergency spare wheel

10
.
Note: ensure that the emergency
spare wheel or punctured wheel and
the wheel tray are correctly posi-
tioned so that the luggage compart-
ment carpet can be properly fitted.
After lowering, check that luggage
compartment carpet
7

is correctly
positioned in its indexing stops to
prevent it from being damaged.7
8
9
10
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it
checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
Vehicles fitted with an emergency spare wheel which is different to
the four other wheels:
–

Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same v
ehicle.
–

Repla
ce the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identi-
cal to the original one.
–

When
this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the
driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wh\
eel.
–

Fitting
an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cor-
nering.
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If

you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle
and check the tyre pressure.

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lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.8
ENG_UD20698_2
Enjoliveurs - Jantes (H79 - Dacia)
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Wheel trim/Wheels
WHEEL TRIM/WHEELS
Central wheel trim with
visible wheel bolts
(example: wheel trim 1 )
The bolts are directly accessible.
Central wheel trim with
visible wheel bolts
(example: wheel trim 2 )
Remove it using the hubcap tool, by in-
serting the hook near a wheel bolt.
To put it back, position hooks
4 in rela-
tion to bolts
3.
Push in the wheel trim’s retaining
hooks.
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lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.9
ENG_UD20699_3
Changement de roue (H79 - Dacia)
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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Park the vehicle away from
traffic on firm, flat, non-slip-
pery ground (if necessary, place a
solid support under the jack base).
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse gear).
Ask the passengers to leave the ve-
hicle and to keep away from traffic.
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim,
refer to the information on “Wheel trims
- Wheels” in this Section. Undo the
wheel bolts using wheelbrace
4 .

Fit it
so that you press downwards rather
than pulling upwards. Mark hole
1
,
which is the nearest to
the wheel in question. The jack must
be fitted in this location. Offer up jack
3

horizontally and position jack head
2

under the sill.
Start cranking the jack up by hand to
align the base plate (which should be
pushed slightly under the vehicle).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
Remove the bolts.
Take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on
the central hub and turn it to align the
mounting holes in the wheel and the
hub.
To prevent any risk of injury
or damage to the vehicle,
only crank the jack until the
wheel you are replacing is
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the
ground.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
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4

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ENG_UD20699_3
Changement de roue (H79 - Dacia)
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CHANGING A WHEEL (2/2)
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
Note : ensure that the emergency
spare wheel or punctured wheel and
the wheel tray are correctly posi-
tioned so that the luggage compart-
ment carpet can be properly fitted.
Tighten the bolts, checking that the
wheel is correctly positioned on its hub
and lower the jack.
With the wheels on the ground, tighten
the bolts firmly, beginning on side
5 ,
then

7, 9, 6, and finishing with 8. Check
the tightness (tightening torque 105
Nm), and the pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel’s tyre as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.
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5.12
ENG_UD20582_3
Pneumatiques (H79 - Dacia)ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
“ E m e r g e n c y s p a r e w h e e l ” a n d
“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.
TYRES (2/3)
Tyre pressures
Adhere to the tyre pressures (including
the emergency spare wheel). The tyre
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and additionally before
any long journey (refer to the label af-
fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
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poor road holding;
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isk of blowouts or throwing a
tread.
The tyre pressure depends on the
load and speed of use; adjust the
pressures according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the information
on “Tyre pressures” in Section 4).
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
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it

may mean that your vehicle no
longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
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It

may change the way it handles
when cornering;
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t may cause the steering to be
heavy;
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t may affect the use of snow
chains.
Please be aware that a poorly tightened or missing valve cap can make
the tyres less airtight and may lead to pressure loss. Always use valve
caps of the same type as the originals and tighten them fully.
Fitting new tyresPressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, assume an in-
crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar.
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, there may
be an adapter which needs to be posi-
tioned on the valve before air is added.
Your vehicle is equipped with large
wheels. These are more sensitive
to imbalance. If you experience vi-
bration while driving, contact an ap-
proved dealer.

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5.13
ENG_UD20582_3
Pneumatiques (H79 - Dacia)ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
Use in winter
Chains
2-wheel drive version (2WD)
Snow chains must be fitted to the
front wheels.
4-wheel drive version (4WD)
Snow chains may be fitted to only the
front wheels, or to all four wheels.
TYRES (3/3)
It is forbidden to fit snow
chains to only the rear
wheels.
Snow chains may only be
fitted to tyres of the same size as
those originally fitted to your vehicle.
Only certain chains can be fitted to
tyres.
Consult an approved dealer.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning: These tyres sometimes
have a specific direction of rotation
and a maximum speed index which
may be lower than the maximum
speed of your vehicle.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation.
It is necessary to observe the speed
specified by current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be
fitted to the two front wheels.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact your approved
dealer who will be able to advise you
on the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
Changing wheels around
We recommend that you swap the
wheels regularly in order to ensure that
the tyres wear evenly.
Swap the wheels as shown in the above
diagram. Refer to your vehicle’s main-
tenance document for the intervals.

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5.33
ENG_UD22437_4
Remorquage : dépannage (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
TOWING: breakdown (2/3)
4-wheel drive vehicles (4WD)
Whichever type of gearbox is fitted, a
4WD vehicle must never be towed if
any of its 4 wheels are touching the
ground.
Off-road recovery
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow
or mud, attach a flexible towing device
(towing belt or other device specially
designed for this purpose) to the front
or rear towing point (refer to the in-
formation on “Front and rear towing
points” on the previous page).
For off-road recovery, it
is forbidden to use a rigid
bar to tow a vehicle that is
stuck. Risk of mechanical
damage.You must never tow a 4-wheel drive
vehicle, irrespective of the mode se-
lected, if one of the 4 wheels is in
contact with the ground (except for
off-road recovery). Risk of mechani-
cal damage.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for information on how to fit
and operate the equipment.
If a 4x4 (4WD ) vehicle becomes
stuck, it should only be towed for a
short distance. Risk of mechanical
damage.