wheel DACIA DUSTER 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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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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tyres ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
emergency spare wheel ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.11
ENG_UD20582_3
Pneumatiques (H79 - Dacia)ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
Tyres
TYRES (1/3)
Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road traffic regulations.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should
either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those
recommended by your approved
dealer.Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have wear warning strips
1
which are indicators moulded into
the tread at several points. When the tyre tread has been worn
to the level of the warning strips, they
become visible
2: it is then neces-
sary to replace your tyres because the
tread rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep
at most, resulting in poor road hold-
ing on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys
by motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on poorly
surfaced minor roads will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. If such
incidents occur, have the condition
of these parts checked by an ap-
proved dealer.
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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:
–

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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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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5.27
ENG_UD22381_3
Fusibles (H79 - Dacia)
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FUSES (3/3)
Allocation of fuses in the passenger compartment
(the presence of certain fuses DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT LEVEL)\
Symbol Allocation
QLeft-hand main beam
headlight
LLeft-hand dipped beam
headlight
TRight-hand dipped
beam headlight
VRight-hand side light
YLeft-hand side light
FRear fog light
ḼElectric rear windows
Symbol Allocation
qEngine immobiliser
ËReversing light and rear
screen wiper
uPower-assisted steering
iAutomatic gearbox
GAS fuel
ḻ4-wheel drive (4WD)
transmission

towing hitch........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing breakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.32
ENG_UD22437_4
Remorquage : dépannage (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Towing: troubleshooting
TOWING: breakdown (1/3)
Towing procedure
The steering wheel must be un-
locked and the ignition key must be
in position M (ignition on) to pro-
vide stop lights and hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle. At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
Unhitch the trailer, etc., if one is being
towed.
You must observe the towing regu-
lations which apply in the country in
which you are driving: do not exceed
the towing weight for your vehicle.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Front and rear towing points
Only use the front 1 and rear 2
towing points.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
– Use a rigid towing bar (except for off-road recovery). If a rope or cable
is used (where the law allows this), the vehicle being towed must be able
to brake.
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vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.
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void accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this may result in
damage being caused to the vehicle.
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When towing a vehicle, it is advisable not to exceed 15 mph (25

km/h).
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
vehicle directly or indirectly.
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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.

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faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.39
ENG_UD20968_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
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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ENG_UD20968_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
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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ENG_UD20968_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_5
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.