stop start RENAULT SANDERO 2012 Owners Manual

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Ouverture et fermeture des portes (B90 - Dacia)
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Opening and closing the doors
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening the doors manually
from the outside
With the doors unlocked (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1).
Front: Place your hand behind handle 1
and pull it towards you..
Rear (manual opening) : lift unlocking
button 2 from the inside and move the
door handle.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Front: pull handle 3.
Rear: from the inside, lift unlocking
button 2 and pull door handle 3.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
If you have left the lights on after switch-
ing off the ignition, a warning buzzer will
sound when a front door is opened (to
prevent the battery from discharging,
etc.).
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2
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi -
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
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.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.

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Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2\
- Dacia)
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xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This light comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out within three
seconds. If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the anti -
lock braking system. Braking will then
be as normal, without the ABS system:
contact an approved dealer urgently.
]Front passenger air bag de-
activation warning light.
Refer to the information on “Child
Safety” in Section 1.
çSeat belt reminder light
This warning light goes out to
let you know that the seat belt has been
correctly fastened.
Warning lights
mDipped beam headlight tell -
tale light
oMain beam headlight tell-tale
light
#Engine oil change warning
light
This lights up on the instrument panel
when an oil change is required.
Change the oil or have it changed as
soon as possible.
Only the distance travelled between two
oil changes is taken into account; the
time interval between two oil changes
is not.
The oil should always be changed
when the first threshold is reached, i.e.
either the distance travelled or the inter-
val specified in your vehicle’s mainte -
nance document. This means you may
have to change the oil before the warn-
ing light comes on.
Refer to the information on the “Oil
change” in Section 4.
W ARNING LIGHTS (1/3)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
A
If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This
indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.
Instrument panel A
The û warning light re-
quires you to stop immedi -
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.

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W ARNING LIGHTS (2/3)
êEngine immobiliser system
warning light
This light performs several functions.
Refer to the information on the “Engine
immobiliser” in Section 1.
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Electronic fault or preheat -
ing warning light
Preheating warning light
This light should come on when the ig-
nition key is in position M; it indicates
that the heater plugs are in operation.
It goes out when preheating is com -
plete and the engine can be started.
Electronic fault warning light
If it remains lit or comes on when you
are driving, it indicates an electrical or
electronic fault. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible
VRear screen de-icing/de -
misting indicator light
ÚBattery charge warning light
It should go out as soon as the
engine starts.
If it comes on when you are driving, it
indicates that the circuit is overcharging
or has discharged. Stop and contact an
approved Dealer.
ÄToxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light
On equipped vehicles, the light comes
on when the ignition is switched on then
goes out.
– If it comes on continuously, consult
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
– If it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv -
ing” in Section 2.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
ÔCoolant temperature warn
-
ing light
This goes out as soon as the engine
starts. If it comes on when driving, it
indicates an increase in the coolant
temperature. Stop and let the engine
idle for a minute or two; the tempera -
ture should fall. If it does not fall, stop
the engine and allow it to cool before
checking the coolant level. If the level is
normal, there is another cause. Consult
an approved dealer.
ÀOil pressure warning light
It should go out as soon as the
engine starts; if it comes on when you
are driving, stop at once and switch off
the ignition. Check the oil level.
If the level is normal, the indicator light
is being lit by something else. Contact
an approved Dealer.
dDirection indicator tell-tale
light

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W ARNING LIGHTS (3/3)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
DHandbrake on and brake cir-
cuit incident warning light
If it lights up, check that the hand brake
is fully released. If not, it indicates that
the fluid level is low in one of the cir -
cuits. It may be dangerous to continue
driving, contact an approved dealer.
fRear fog light tell-tale
gFront fog light tell-tale
ÅDoor status warning light
ûSTOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started.
LLow fuel level warning light
It comes on when the engine
is started then goes out after three sec-
onds. If it stays on, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
îLPG mode indicator
Refer to the document for the
LPG system for vehicles which are
equipped with it.
åAir bag warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or lights up when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.
Refer to the information on “Systems
in addition to the front seat belts” in
Section 1.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
^Water in the diesel filter
warning light
If it remains lit or comes on while driv-
ing, it indicates that water is present in
the diesel filter. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
A
Instrument panel A
The û warning light re-
quires you to stop immedi -
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.

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Avertisseurs sonore et lumineux (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dac\
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Audible and visual signals
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
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.
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.éHazard warning lights
Press switch 3.
This switch activates all four direction
indicators and the side indicator lights
simultaneously.
It must only be used in an emergency to
warn drivers of other vehicles that you
have had to stop in an area where stop-
ping is prohibited or unexpected, or that
you are obliged to drive under special
conditions.
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Sommaire 2 (B90 - Dacia)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in, ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting/stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Advice: antipollution, fuel economy and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 2.6
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Handbrake, Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14

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Running in, Ignition switch
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.
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:
– petrol version: the engine may be
started.
– diesel 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.

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Démarrage, Arrêt du moteur (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Vehicle equipped with an automatic
gearbox
Before starting, move the lever to posi-
tion N or P.
Refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold
– Activate the starter without de-
pressing the accelerator.
– Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.ÉDiesel injection
Turn the ignition key to ignition “On” po-
sition M, and hold this position until the
preheating warning light goes out.
Move the key to “Start” position D with-
out accelerating. 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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Conseils : antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (B90 - U9\
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ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (3/3)
– In vehicles fitted with air condi -
tioning, it is normal to observe an
increase in fuel consumption (es -
pecially in urban conditions) when
it is used. For vehicles fitted with
manual air conditioning, switch off
the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few mo -
ments to let the hot air escape before
starting the engine.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim to avoid overflow.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-
jects.
– When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the
electrical components which are not
really needed.
However (safety first), keep your
lights on when the visibility is bad
(“see and be seen”).
– Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel consumption by
4%. –
Avoid using the vehicle for door-to -
door journeys (short journeys, with
long stops in-between) because in
these conditions, the engine never
reaches its ideal temperature.
Tyres
Increased fuel consumption could be
the result of:
– insufficient pressure,
– using non-recommended tyres.

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Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Parking the vehicleWhen the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
An impact to the under -
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik -
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor -
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap -
proved Dealer.
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Operating faults
If a vehicle with an automatic gear -
box breaks down, please refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever can
be released manually. To do this, unclip
the base of the lever, press recess 6 ,
visible on the gear lever gaiter, and the
unlocking button 2.
–
If the road contour and bends in
the road do not allow you to stay in
automatic mode (e.g.: in mountain -
ous 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 , start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling.
– 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 wheel -
spin 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.
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.