steering DACIA DUSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual

1.1
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Sommaire 1 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Keys/Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Locking and unlocking the doors

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1.5
Opening and closing the doors
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1.7
Engine immobiliser system
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1.8
Headrests
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1.9
Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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1.12
Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts


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1.16
Side protection devices


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1.19
Additional methods of restraint
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1.20
Child safety: general information


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1.21
mounting a child seat


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1.24
fitting a child seat


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1.26
deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag


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1.32
Rear-view mirrors
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1.35
Driving position
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1.36
Instrument panel: warning lights
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1.40
Display and indicators


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1.44
On-board computer


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1.46
Steering wheel, Power-assisted steering
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1.50
Clock

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1.51
Audible and visual signals


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1.52
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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1.54
Adjusting the headlight beam height


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1.56
Windscreen washer/wiper

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1.57
Fuel tank (filling with fuel)
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1.60

adjusting your driving position .............. (up to the end of the DU)
seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
1.12
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Ceintures de sécurité (H79 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Seat belts
SEAT BELTS (1/4)
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
I n c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d o r
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
The seatbelt is for the use of one
person only, whether adult or child.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
Before starting, adjust your driving
position and then have each occu-
pant adjust their seat belt to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving position
(depending on the vehicle)
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S
it well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket etc.).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
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a
djust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
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djust the position of your head-
rest. For the maximum safety, your
head must be as close as possible to
the headrest;
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adjust
the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view;
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adjust
the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap
1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt
2

must be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis. The seat
belt must be worn as close to the body
as possible. i.e.: avoid wearing heavy
clothing or keeping bulky objects under
the belts, etc.
1
2
Make sure that the rear bench seat
is locked in position correctly so that
the rear seat belts will operate effi-
ciently. Refer to the information on
the “Rear bench seat: functions” in
Section 3.

JauneNoirNoir texte
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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures avant (H79 - Dacia)
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/3)
Driver’s and passenger air
bags
These may be fitted to the front seats
on the driver and passenger side (loca-
tion
A).
Each air bag system consists of:
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a
n air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
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an
electronic unit for system monitor-
ing which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
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a special warning light å;
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remote sensors.
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener-
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
An air bag may inflate immediately,
causing some minor, superficial
grazing to the skin or other discom-
fort.
Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) rapidly, cushion-
ing the impact of the driver’s head and
chest against the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s head against the
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers are
not impeded in any way when they get
out of the vehicle.
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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures avant (H79 - Dacia)
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/3)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
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Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
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Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances
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Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder
, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
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ou must not remove the steering wheel (such work must only be performed by trained personnel from our Network).
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When
driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting
your driving position” in Section
1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to inflate properly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
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Do

not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard in the proximity of the air bag
housing.
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Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passen
ger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
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The

passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In
general, all parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (\
knees, hands, head etc.).
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ou should reactivate the passenger air bag as soon as you remove the child seat to ensure the protection of the front pas-
senger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE SEAT BELT, I.E. AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating \
the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is deployed and also to pre-
vent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged\
when the air bag deploys.

variable power-assisted steering ........................... (current page)
power-assisted steering......................................... (current page)
power-assisted steering......................................... (current page)
steering wheel adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
1.50
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Volant de direction/Direction assistée (H79 - Dacia)
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Steering wheel, Power-assisted steering
STEERING WHEEL, POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Power Assisted Steering
With the engine running, do not leave
the steering wheel at full lock while sta-
tionary as this may damage the power-
assisted steering pump.
With the engine switched off, or if there
is a system fault, it is still possible to
turn the steering wheel. The force re-
quired will be greater.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Depending on the vehicle, the steering
wheel position is adjustable.
Lift lever
1 and place the steering wheel
in the required position; raise the lever
to lock the steering wheel in place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Never switch off the igni-
tion when travelling down-
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
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headlight flashers ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
horn ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: hazard warning ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Avertisseurs sonore et lumineux (H79 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Audible and visual signals
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS (1/2)
Horn
Press the end of the stalk 1.
Depending on the vehicle, press on one
of areas
2.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the
headlights.
1
2
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not usually turned suf-
ficiently to return the stalk automatically
to its starting position. There is an inter-
mediate position in which the stalk may
be held when changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it will auto-
matically return to its starting position.
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wipers ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Essuie-vitre /Lave-vitre/Dégivrage (H79 - Dacia)
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Windscreen washer/wiper, De-icing
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER, DE-ICING (1/3)
nWindscreen wiper
With the ignition on, move
stalk

1 around the steering wheel:
A
Park.
B


Intermittent wiping.
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he wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps.
C

Normal wiping speed.
D


Fast wiping speed.
sWindscreen wiper
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1
towards you.
A
brief pull will trigger a single sweep
of the wipers, in addition to the wind-
screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps
of the wipers, in addition to the wind-
screen washer.
In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. They should be replaced as
soon as they become less efficient.
This will occur approximately once
a year. Clean your windscreen reg-
ularly.
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
(position
A )

the blades will stop at
random on the windscreen.
After switching the ignition back on,
simply move stalk
1 to position
A
to
place them in the park position.
Before touching the wind-
screen (washing the vehi-
cle, de-icing, cleaning the
windscreen, etc.) move
stalk
1

to position A (park). Risk of
injury and/or damage.When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park). Risk
of injury.
1
A
B
C
D

engine immobiliser (switch) .................. (up to the end of the DU)
ignition switch ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
running in .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Rodage / Contacteur de démarrage (H79 - Dacia)
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Running in, Ignition switch
Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do
not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the
highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance
from your vehicle after approximately
1,800 miles (3,000 km).
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for the
vehicle.
Diesel version
For the first 900 miles (1,500 km), do
not exceed 2,500 rpm. After complet-
ing this mileage you may drive faster,
although you may only expect top per-
formance after approximately 3,600
miles (6,000 km).
Do not accelerate hard while the engine
is still cold and do not let the engine
over-rev.
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for the
vehicle.
RUNNING IN, IGNITION SWITCH
Stop and steering lock
position St
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
Accessories position A
When the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function.
Ignition on position M
The ignition is switched on:
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p
etrol version: the engine may be
started.
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d
iesel version: the engine is pre-
heating.
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned back
before the starter can be activated
again.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.

driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
starting .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Mise en route / Arrêt du moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold
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T
urn the key to the start position
without depressing the accelera-
tor.
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R
elease the key as soon as the
engine starts.ÉDiesel injection
T

urn 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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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (H79 - Da\
cia)
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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (4/4)
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault, warning lights
Ò and ù
light up on the instrument panel. In this
case, the ESP and ASR are deacti-
vated.
Please consult an authorised dealer if
these warning lights remain displayed
on the instrument panel after the igni-
tion is switched off and on again.
Note:
the function is automatically re-
activated when the ignition is switched
on, or when the speed exceeds 30 mph
(50 km/h) in AUTO and 2WD modes,
and approximately 36 mph (60 km/h) in
4WD Lock mode.
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
ù flashes on the instrument panel.