rear DACIA DUSTER 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

2.12
ENG_UD20643_3
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (2/4)
This problem may be resolved by
changing the tyres. Always use four
identical tyres (same brand, profile,
etc.) and with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin,
the mechanical components may be
overheating.
If this happens:
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a
t first, the
’ warning light
flashes. “4WD Lock” mode is still
active, however we recommend that
you stop as soon as possible to allow
the system to cool down (until the
warning light stops flashing);
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if

the wheels still spin, the system au-
tomatically switches to “2WD” mode
to protect the mechanical compo-
nents.
The
‘ warning light flashes. The
mode cannot be changed while the
light is flashing.
After one minute, the system switches
to “2WD” or “AUTO” mode depending
on the position of the selector.
Note:
if the vehicle speed exceeds
36
m

ph (60
k

m/h) in 4WD Lock mode,
the system automatically switches back
to AUTO mode. The
’ indicator
light goes out.
Special features of the
4-wheel drive transmission
The vehicle may make more noise when
the “AUTO" or "4WD Lock" modes are
activated. This is normal. If the system
detects a difference in the dimensions
of the front and rear wheels (eg. un-
derinflation, severe wear on an axle),
the system automatically switches to
"2WD" mode.
The
‘ and Ò warning lights on
the instrument panel come on. Drive as
soon as possible at a moderate speed
to an approved dealer.
To deactivate this mode, turn selector

1

to the “AUTO” position. The
‘ indi-
cator light on the instrument panel goes
out.
“4WD Lock" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to
t he “4WD Lock” position. The selector
the returns to the “AUTO” position. The
’ indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
Operating principle
“4WD Lock” mode distributes the
engine torque between the front and
rear axles in order to optimise the per-
formance capacity of the vehicle in off-
road situations. This mode should only
be used in extreme driving conditions
(mud, steep slopes, sand).
To deactivate this mode, turn selector
1
to the “4WD Lock” position again. The
indicator light on the instrument panel
goes out. When the engine is switched
off, the system stays in “4WD Lock”
mode for one minute.

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ENG_UD20643_3
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)
All-wheel drive system
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Irrespective
of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or more wheels are not in contact with the ground
(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).
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Do
not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning excessively. Only select the
“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a str\
aight line.
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Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
–


“4WD
Lock” mode is reserved solely for use off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely affect the
vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.
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Always
ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres
of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels may have serious consequences for the tyres,
gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.

3.1
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Sommaire 3 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 3: Your comfort
Air vents, air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Air conditioning: information and advice on use
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3.8
Windows
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3.9
Interior lighting


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Sun visor

, Grab handle
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3.13
Ashtrays, Cigarette lighter

, Accessories socket

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3.14
Passenger compartment storage space and fittings


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3.15
Rear bench seat
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3.19
Boot

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3.20
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ransporting objects in the boot
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3.21
Luggage cover


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3.22
Roof bars

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air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
heating and air conditioning system ..... (up to the end of the DU)
heating system ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
rear screen de-icing/demisting ............. (up to the end of the DU)
ventilation heating and air conditioning system (up to the end of the DU)
3.4
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Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia)
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Controls(depending on vehicle)
A


Air distributi
on.
B


S
witching the air conditioning on
and off.
C


V
entilation speed adjustment.
D


Switching
passenger compartment
isolation mode/air recirculation
mode on.
E


Rear screen
de-icing/demisting.
F


Air temperature adjuster
.
Information and advice for use:
Refer to information on “Air condition-
ing: information and advice on use”.Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Turn control A to position the pointer
opposite the marked positions.
JAll the air flow is directed to the
dashboard vents.
GThe air flow is directed towards
the dashboard vents and the
footwells.
FThe air flow is directed towards
the footwells and the dash-
board vents. Close the dashboard vents to direct all
the air to the foot wells.
iThe air flow is distributed be-
tween all the air vents, the
front side window demister outlets, the
windscreen demisting vents and the
footwells.
WFor more efficient demist-
ing, close the vents in the
dashboard and ensure that you are
set to external air (control D to the
right).
All the air flow is then directed to the
windscreen demisting vents and the
front side windows.
For maximum efficiency, set control
C


to 4.
Using the air conditioning increases the
speed of demisting.
Recommended demisting option :
Turn controls A, C and D to the
W
position.
This is the quickest option for de-icing
and demisting the side windows and
the windscreen.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (1/4)
ABCDEF

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3.7
ENG_UD25124_1
Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia)
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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (4/4)
yAdjusting the
ventilation speed
Turn control C from 0 to 4. The further
to the right it is positioned, the more air
is blown into the passenger compart-
ment. If you want to shut off the flow of
air completely and stop the system, set
control
C to 0.
The system is deactivated: the ventila-
tion speed for the passenger compart-
ment air is zero (vehicle stationary),
you can however still feel a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is moving.
Adjusting the air temperatureTurn control F.
T o the right: maximum possible tem-
perature.
To the left: minimum possible tempera-
ture.
VHeated rear screen(depending on vehicle)
With the engine running, press
button
E

(the warning light on the in-
strument panel comes on).
This function de-ices/demists the rear
screen and the electric de-icing rear-
view mirrors (depending on the vehi-
cle).
Depending on the vehicle, the function
is stopped:
–

a

utomatically after it has been run-
ning for 12
m

inutes (the indicator
light goes out);
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b

y pressing button
E

again (the
warning light goes out).CEF
Before using the rear wiper, check that no object is obstructing the travel of the
blade.
In frosty weather, make sure that the wiper blades are not stuck by ice (to avoid
the risk of the motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the blades. Replace the wiper blades as soon as
they begin to lose efficiency (approximately once a year).
Regularly clean your rear screen.

3.10
ENG_UD24508_3
Lève-vitres (H79 - Dacia)
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS (2/3)
Electric rear windows(depending on the vehicle)
With the ignition on, press switch
6


or

7

to open the window or lift switch
6

or
7 to raise it to the desired height.From the rear seats
Operate switch 10.
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7
9
8
From the driver’s seat
With the ignition on, press switch 8 or 9
t o lower the window to the required
level.
Lift switch

8
or
9

to raise the window to
the desired height.

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Lève-vitres (H79 - Dacia)
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS (3/3)
Locking and unlocking the
rear window controls
(depending on vehicle)
Press the top of switch
1
1 to lock the
operation of the rear electric windows
or on the bottom of switch

1
1 to unlock.
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can prevent op-
eration of the rear elec-
tric windows by pressing
switch

11.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the
key or remote control inside and
never leave a child (or a pet) un-
supervised, even for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors. If any part of the body be-
comes trapped, reverse the direc-
tion of the window immediately by
pressing the relevant switch.
Risk of serious injury.
11
Manual window winders
Turn handle 1 2 to lower or raise the
window to the desired height.
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ENG_UD24511_4
Rangements / aménagements habitacle (H79 - Dacia)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (4/4)
Front seat storage pockets 9Bottle holders 10
It can hold a 1.5 litre bottle.
Rear storage compartment 11(or location for electric rear window
control).
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” storage
compartments in such a
way that they may fall onto passen-
gers during sudden turning, braking
or in the event of an accident.
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rear bench seat..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
rear seatsfunctions ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Banquette arrière (H79 - Dacia)
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Rear bench seat
The seatback(s) A and/or B can be
folded away to allow bulky objects to be
carried.
Folding the seatback(s) down
onto the seat base
To fold down the seatback(s)
(depending on the vehicle)
Insert buckles

1
into housings
2 before
moving the seatback(s).
L

ower the rear headrests completely
(refer to the information on the “Rear
headrests” in Section 1).
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
REAR BENCH SEAT
Lower handle(s) 3 .
Lower seatback(s)
A
and/or B.
To raise the seatback(s)
(depending on the vehicle)
Lift the seatback(s).
Check the seatbacks are securely
locked in position.
When moving the rear
bench seat, ensure that
nothing obstructs the an-
chorage points (part of the
body, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
When refitting the seat-
back , make sure it is cor-
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted ,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
A
B
3
3
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.
1
2

transporting objectsin the luggage compartment ........... (up to the end of the DU)
towing rings .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing towing equipment ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
towing equipment fitting ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing a caravan .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD24628_3
Transport d’objets dans le coffre (H79 - Dacia)
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Transporting objects in the boot
TRANSPORTING OBjECTS IN THE LuGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Always position the heavi-
est items directly on the
floor. Use the lashing points
on the luggage compart-
ment floor, if these are fitted to the
vehicle. The luggage should be
loaded in such a way that no items
will be thrown forward and strike the
occupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly.
Always place objects being transported
so that their longest side rests against
the back of the rear bench seatbacks,
as with normal loads (example
A )

or
against the back of the front seats when
the rear bench seatbacks are folded
down. Refer to the information on the
“Rear bench seat” in this section.
A
Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not oc-
cupied.
Ensure that the load is evenly distrib-
uted over the largest loading surface to
prevent damage to the vehicle.