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)
2.3
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Mise en route / Arrêt du moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold
– Turn the key to the start position
without depressing the accelera -
tor.
– 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.
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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3.11
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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 11 to lock the
operation of the rear electric windows
or on the bottom of switch 11 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 12 to lower or raise the
window to the desired height.
12
lighting:interior ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
courtesy light ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
3.12
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Eclairage intérieur (H79 - Dacia)
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Interior lighting
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Courtesy light
Pressing switch 1 provides:
– continuous lighting;
– or temporary lighting by opening one
of the front doors, or by opening one
of the four doors, depending on the
vehicle. The light only goes out when
the doors are correctly closed;
– no lighting.Automatic operation of interior
lighting
(depending on the vehicle)
– if the doors are unlocked using
the remote control, the lighting
is switched on for approximately
30 seconds.
– if a door is open (or not properly
closed), the lighting is switched
on for approximately 30 minutes.
– if all the doors are closed, the
lighting start to dim when the ig-
nition is switched on.
Map reading light(depending on the vehicle)
Pressing switch 2 provides:
– continuous lighting;
– no lighting.
12
5.1
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Sommaire 5 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 5: Practical advice
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5
Wheel trims and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Front lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Side indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Battery: troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Radio frequency remote control unit: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . 5.30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31
Towing: breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32
Towing: towbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Fitted audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.39
keysreplacing the battery ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
battery (remote control) ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.30
ENG_UD14146_1
Télécommande à radiofréquence : piles (H79 - Dacia)
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Radio frequency remote control: battery
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: battery
Replacing the battery
Unscrew screw 1 then unclip cover 2.
Batteries can be obtained from your
approved dealer. These batteries
should have a service life of approx -
imately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the
battery: risk of an incorrect electri -
cal contact.
Do not dispose of your used
batteries in the countryside.
Give them to an organisa -
tion that collects and recy -
cles used batteries.
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2
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped on and the screw
tightened.
Replace battery 3 according to the di -
rection marked on the cover.
Note: It is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
Battery type : CR 2016.
7.1
FRA_UD25066_7
Index (H79 - Dacia)
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AlphAbeticAl index (1/4)
A
ABS ....................................................................... 2.15 → 2.18
accessories........................................................................\
5.38
accessories - installation ................................................... 5.38
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.14
adjusting your driving position ...................... 1.10, 1.12 → 1.15
advice on antipollution ........................................... 5.25 → 5.27
air bag .................................................................... 1.16 → 1.20
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.32
air conditioning .......................................................... 3.2 → 3.8
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.14 → 6.18
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.15 → 2.18
antipollution advice .................................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
ashtrays ........................................................................\
..... 3.14
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.19 → 2.21
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.19 → 2.21
b
battery ........................................................................\
........ 4.12
troubleshooting ................................................. 5.28 – 5.29
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.30
bodywork (maintenance) ....................................... 4.13 → 4.15
bonnet ........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.7
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.14 → 5.24
c
capacity of mechanical components ...........................4.4, 4.12
catalytic converter ................................................................ 2.4
central door locking .................................................... 1.5 – 1.6
changing a bulb ..................................................... 5.14 → 5.24
changing a wheel ...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ........................................................ 2.19 → 2.21child booster seat
.................................................. 1.21 → 1.23
child restraint/seat ................................................. 1.21 → 1.31
child safety ...................................................... 1.7, 1.21 → 1.31
child seats .............................................................. 1.21 → 1.31
children ...................................................................... 1.5 → 1.7
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.14
clock ........................................................................\
.......... 1.51
closing the doors ................................................................. 1.7
control instruments ............................ 1.40 → 1.49, 1.54 – 1.55
controls .................................................................. 1.36 → 1.39
courtesy light ..................................................................... 3.12
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.36 → 1.39
de-icing rear screen ................................................................... 1.59
dipstick........................................................................\
......... 4.4
doors ........................................................................\
.. 1.5 → 1.7
driver’s position ..................................................... 1.36 → 1.39
driving ...................................................................... 2.2 → 2.21
e
electric door locking .................................................... 1.5 – 1.6
electric windows ...................................................... 3.9 → 3.11
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.16 → 2.18
emergency spare wheel ........................ 5.3 – 5.4, 5.11 → 5.13
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.5
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.8
engine immobiliser............................................................... 1.8
engine immobiliser (switch) ................................................. 2.2
engine oil ........................................................................\
..... 4.4
engine oil grade .......................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ..................................................................... 4.5
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.5
environment ........................................................................\
. 2.9
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7.3
FRA_UD25066_7
Index (H79 - Dacia)
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AlphAbeticAl index (3/4)
adjustment ................................................................... 1.56
lights: adjusting ...................................................................... 1.56
brake lights ....................................................... 5.18 – 5.19
dipped beam headlights ..........................1.54, 5.14 → 5.16
direction indicators ....................... 1.52 – 1.53, 5.14 → 5.16
fog lights ............................................................. 1.55, 5.17
hazard warning ................................................. 1.52 – 1.53
main beam headlights ............................. 1.54, 5.14 → 5.16
reversing lights .................................................. 5.18 – 5.19
side lights ................................................ 1.54, 5.14 → 5.16
locking the doors ................................................................. 1.4
luggage compartment cover ................................... 3.22 – 3.23
M
maintenance: bodywork ......................................................... 4.13 → 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical ..................................4.4, 4.7, 4.12, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.16 → 1.18, 1.20
mirrors ........................................................................\
....... 3.13
O
oil change ........................................................................\
.... 4.5
opening the doors ................................................................ 1.7
operating faults ...................................................... 5.39 → 5.43
overspeed buzzer .............................................................. 1.44
p
paintwork maintenance ................................................................ 4.13
reference ............................................................... 6.2 – 6.3
power-assisted steering .............................................. 1.50, 4.9
power-assisted steering pump .............................................4.9practical advice
........................................ 5.2 – 5.4, 5.8 → 5.43
puncture .................................................... 5.3 – 5.4, 5.9 – 5.10
R
radio fitting a radio ..................................................... 5.36 – 5.37
rear bench seat .................................................................. 3.19
rear screen demisting ..................................................................... 1.42
rear screen de-icing/demisting ..................................3.4 → 3.7
rear seats functions ...................................................................... 3.19
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.35
remote control door locking unit ................................... 1.2, 1.4
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear selecting ....................................................................... 2.10
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.24
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.24
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belts ............................................................... 1.12 → 1.20
service sheets .......................................................... 6.8 → 6.13
signals and lights .................................................... 1.54 – 1.55
speakers location ............................................................. 5.36 – 5.37
special features of diesel versions .......................................2.5
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.4
starting ........................................................................\
......... 2.3
starting the engine ...................................................... 2.2 – 2.3
steering wheel adjustment ................................................................... 1.50
storage compartment ............................................. 3.15 → 3.18
storage compartments ........................................... 3.15 → 3.18