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ENG_UD39882_2
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
4x2 (2WD) and 4x4 (4WD) 
mode selector
Depending on the road conditions, tur-
ning selector 1 enables the following 
modes to be selected:
– 2WD ;
– AUTO ;
– 4WD Lock.
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (1/4)
“AUTO" mode
To activate this mode, turn the selec-
tor 1 to the “AUTO” position. 
Operating principle
“AUTO” mode automatically distributes 
the engine torque between the front and 
rear axles according to the road condi-
tions and the vehicle speed. This po-
sition optimises roadholding. Use this 
mode on any type of road (dry, snow-
covered, slippery, etc.) or when towing 
(trailer or caravan). This mode is not in-
dicated on the instrument panel.
“2WD" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to 
the “2WD" position. The 
‘ indica-
tor light will light up on the instrument 
panel.
Operating principle
The “2WD” mode uses the front wheels 
only. Use this mode on dry roads with 
good grip.
Remember that driving a vehicle off-
road is very different to driving it on 
the road.
To make the most of your vehicle 
in an off-road situation, we recom-
mend that you are trained to drive a 
4x4 (4WD) vehicle.
The safety of both you and your 
passengers is your responsibility, 
and depends on your skill and the 
care you take when driving off-road.
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ENG_UD39882_2
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (2/4)
This problem may be resolved by chan-
ging the tyres. Always use four identi-
cal tyres (same brand, profile, etc.) and 
with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin, 
the mechanical components may be 
overheating.
If this happens:
– at 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);
–  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 is travelling at a 
speed of more than approximately 
49.6 mph (80 km/h) or if it is travel-
ling at a speed of between 37.2 and 
49.6 mph (60 and 80 km/h) for more 
than one minute in «4WD Lock" mode, 
the system automatically switches back 
to "AUTO" mode. The warning 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 
the “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_UD39882_2
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (3/4)
Electronic stability program and 
traction control when driving off-
road 
(vehicles equipped with ESC)
When driving on soft ground (sand, 
mud, deep snow), we recommend that 
you deactivate the ESC function by 
pressing the “ ESC” switch.
In this case, only individual wheel bra-
king remains active. This function ap-
plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-
ping, allowing the engine torque to be 
transferred to the wheels with the most 
grip. This is particularly useful when 
crossing a bridge.
All the ESC functions will be reactivated 
when the vehicle speed reaches ap-
proximately 30 mph (50 km/h) (36 mph 
(60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode), when 
the engine is restarted or when the 
“ESC” button is pressed again.Operating faults
If the system detects an operating 
fault, it automatically switches to “2WD” 
mode, and the 
‘ and Ò war-
ning lights come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a mode-
rate speed to an approved dealer.
For certain operating faults, the system 
may not be able to switch to “2WD" or 
"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re-
mains active.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as 
possible. In this case, we recommend that you 
stop as soon as possible to allow the 
system to cool down (until the warning 
light stops flashing).
Cooling may take up to five minutes.
If the system detects excessive whee-
lspin on the front wheels, it adapts the 
engine to run in a way that reduces 
wheelspin.
Anti-lock braking in “LOCK” mode 
(vehicles equipped with ABS)
When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the 
ABS switches to off-road mode. In this 
case, the wheels may lock intermit-
tently to achieve better grip, thus redu-
cing braking distances on soft ground. 
When this mode is active:
–  the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is limi-
ted during braking. This operating 
mode is therefore not recommended 
in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).
–  there may be some noise. This is 
normal, and does not indicate an 
operating fault. 
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ENG_UD39882_2
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)
All-wheel drive system
– 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).
– 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 straight line.
–  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.
–  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. 
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ENG_UD35069_2
Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (3/4)
Electronic stability program 
ESC with understeer control 
and traction control
Electronic Stability Program ESC 
(depending on the vehicle)
This system helps you to keep control 
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip 
on a bend, etc.).Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the 
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steering (loss of front axle road hold-
ing).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of 
the drive wheels and to control the vehi-
cle when pulling away accelerating or 
decelerating.
Deactivating the ESC 
function
In some situations (driving on very wet 
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with 
snow chains fitted), the system may 
reduce the engine output to limit whee-
lspin. If this is not required, it is possible 
to deactivate the function by pressing 
switch 1.
The warning light 
 on the instru-
ment panel comes on to warn you of 
this.
If you deactivate this function, the 
traction control system will also be 
deactivated.
With the Electronic Stability Program 
ESC with understeer control and trac-
tion control providing additional safety, 
you are advised not to drive with the 
function disabled. Correct this as soon 
as possible by pressing the switch 1 
again.
Note: The function is automatically 
reactivated 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.
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ENG_UD35069_2
Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (4/4)
Hill start assistance
This function assists the driver when 
starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle 
from rolling forwards or backwards by 
automatically applying the brakes when 
the driver lifts their foot off the brake 
pedal to depress the accelerator pedal.
It only operates when the gear lever is 
in a position other than neutral (other 
than N or P for automatic transmis-
sions) and the vehicle is completely 
stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are 
then gradually released (the vehicle will 
move according to the slope). 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, the indicator 
light 
 flashes on the instrument 
panel.
Operating faults
When the system detects an opera-
ting fault the warning lights 
Ò and 
 appear on the instrument panel. 
In this case, the Electronic Stability 
Program ESC with understeer control 
and traction control are deactivated.
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.
The hill start assistance 
system cannot completely 
prevent the vehicle from 
rolling backwards in all sit-
uations (extremely steep gradients, 
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress 
the brake pedal to prevent the 
vehicle from rolling forwards or 
backwards.
The hill start assistance function 
should not be used for prolonged 
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly 
vigilant when driving on slippery or 
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury. 
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ENG_UD39793_4
Boîte de vitesses automatique (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (1/4)
Selector lever 1
Display 3 on the instrument panel 
shows the mode and gear selected.
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Automatic  mode
4:  zone displaying gearbox mode or 
gear engaged in manual mode.
Operation
With the selection lever 1 in position P, 
switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move 
the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or R when the vehi-
cle is stopped, with your foot on the 
brake and the accelerator pedal re-
leased.
To move out of position P the brake 
pedal must be depressed before 
pressing the unlocking button .2
For safety reasons, do not 
switch off the ignition before 
the vehicle has come to a 
complete standstill.
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Driving in automatic mode
Place the lever into position D.
In the majority of driving conditions, you 
will no longer have to use your gear 
lever: the gears change automatically, 
at the right time, to a suitable engine 
speed because “automatic” takes the 
vehicle’s load, road profile and driving 
style into account.
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ENG_UD39793_4
Boîte de vitesses automatique (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (2/4)
Driving in manual modeWhen the selector lever is in position D, 
move the lever to the left.
Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you 
to change gears manually:
–  To move down through the gears, 
push the lever backwards;
–  to move up through the gears, push 
the lever forwards.
Depending on the vehicle:
–  to move down through the gears, 
push the lever forwards;–  to move up through the gears, push 
the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the 
instrument panel.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (e.g.: to 
protect the engine) the “automated 
system” may change the gear automa-
tically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect ma-
noeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in this 
case the gear display flashes for a few 
seconds as a warning.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever 
in position D, keeping the accelerator 
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine 
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly 
and fully (so that it goes beyond the 
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down 
to the optimum gear within the 
engine range. 
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ENG_UD39793_4
Boîte de vitesses automatique (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (3/4)
Special circumstances
–  Depending on the vehicle, snow 
position: if you are driving on slip-
pery surfaces (snow, mud, etc.) 
press switch 5, the operating indica-
tor light 6 comes on.
Once these special driving con-
ditions no longer apply, exit this 
function by pressing switch 5 
again. The warning light 6 goes 
out.
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– If the road contour and bends in 
the road do not allow you to stay in 
automatic mode (e.g.: in mountai-
nous areas), it is recommended that 
you switch to manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly 
when climbing, and permit engine 
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, to prevent the 
engine from stalling, wait a few sec-
onds before moving the selector 
lever from position P or N and en-
gaging it in D  or R.– Vehicles not fitted with traction 
control: on a slippery surface or 
surface with a low level of adhesion, 
change to manual mode and select 
second gear (or even third) before 
starting the engine to avoid wheels-
pin when accelerating.
In very cold weather, the system 
may prevent the gears from being 
shifted in manual mode until the 
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
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ENG_UD38394_3
Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (2/3)
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Switching passenger 
compartment isolation mode/
air recirculation mode on.
Bring lever 6 to position â.
Under these conditions, air is taken 
from the passenger compartment and 
is recirculated, with no air being taken 
from outside the vehicle.Air recirculation is used to:
–  to isolate the passenger compart-
ment from the external atmosphere 
(e.g. driving in polluted areas, etc.);
–  to bring the passenger compartment 
to the desired temperature as quickly 
as possible.
Rapid demisting
Turn controls 1, 3 and 6 to positions 
W:
–  air from the outside;
–  maximum fan speed;
– demisting.
Using the climate control increases the 
speed of demisting.
VHeated rear 
windscreen/
Heated windscreen
With the engine running, press 
button 4 (the warning light comes on).
Depending on the vehicle, this function 
de-ices/demists the rear windscreen, 
the electric rear-view mirrors and the 
windscreen.
Depending on the vehicle, the function 
is stopped:
–  automatically after a period of time 
set by the system (warning light goes 
out);
–  by pressing button 4 again (the warn-
ing light goes out).
Prolonged use of air recirculation can lead to condensation forming on the side 
windows and windscreen, and discomfort due to the use of non-renewed air in 
the passenger compartment.
You are therefore advised to return to normal mode (external air) as soon as the 
air recirculation function is no longer required, by turning control 6 to the right.
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