2012 DACIA DUSTER check engine

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Capot moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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Bonnet
BONNET (1/2)
To open the bonnet, pull handle 1 .
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To unlock, raise the bonnet slightly and
release hook
2 by pushing tab 4 to the
left.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet and guide it upwards; it
is held by strut 3.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia-
tor grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet lock checked by
an approved Dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet may accidentally
close.
2
3
4
1

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Capot moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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BONNET (2/2)
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the
bonnet in the middle and lower it to
30
c

m above the closed position, then
release it. It will latch automatically
under its own weight.
Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked. Check that
nothing is preventing the
catch from locking (gravel,
cloth, etc.).
Make sure nothing is left
in the engine compartment
(cloth, tools, etc.).
Otherwise, this may lead to
engine damage or cause a fire.

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engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
dipstick.................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
levels .................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance: mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is sometimes necessary to top up
the level between oil changes.
However, contact an approved dealer if
more than 0.5 litres is being consumed
every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the
running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and certainly
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time before-
hand to obtain an accurate reading.
Engine oil level: general information
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
Reading the oil level
– remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth;
–

p
ush the dipstick in as far as it will
go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick
C, screw the cap in as
far as it will go);
–

take out the dipstick again;
–


r
ead the level: it should never fall
below minimum mark
A

or exceed
maximum mark
B.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that the
cap-type dipstick is completely screwed
in.
Under no circumstances
must maximum fill level
A be exceeded: risk of
damage to the engine and
catalytic converter.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Exceeding the maximum engine
oil level
The oil level should only be read with
the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved dealer.
A
B
A
B
C

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brake fluid .............................................................. (current page)
maintenance: mechanical ....................................................... (current page)
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
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Niveaux (H79 - Dacia)
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Levels:
Brake fluid
LEVELS (1/3)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground. Level
It is normal for the level to drop as the
brake shoes become worn, but it must
never drop lower than the
“MINI” warn-
ing line shown on brake fluid reser-
voir 1.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from the manufacturer ’s net-
work or web site. Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
1

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engine coolant ....................................................... (current page)
tanks and reservoirs coolant ............................................................. (current page)
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Engine coolant
LEVELS (2/3)
Coolant level checking frequency
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
–

protection against freezing;
–


a
nticorrosion protection of the cool-
ing system.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Windscreen washer reservoir
Filling: Remove cap 3 , fill until you can
see the fluid, then refit the cap.
This reservoir supplies the front and
rear screen washers.
Liquid: Special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter).
Jets: to adjust the angle of the jets,
pivot the little ball using a pin.
Use products approved by the Technical
Department.
CoolantWith the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir

2
.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
2
3

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filter diesel filter ........................................................ (current page)
filter ........................................................................\
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filter passenger compartment filter .......................... (current page)
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Filtres (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - H79 - Dacia)
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Filters
FILTERS
The replacement of filter elements (air
filter, passenger compartment filter,
diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the
maintenance operations for your vehi-
cle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Service Booklet for your vehicle.
Passenger compartment filter
If your vehicle is not originally fitted with
a passenger compartment filter, it is
possible to have one retrofitted.
Contact an approved dealer.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Air filter
If fitted to the vehicle, clogging sensor 1
allows you to see the condition of the
air filter.
Replacement of the filter is scheduled
in the maintenance operations: refer
to your vehicle’s Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
However, it must be checked regularly,
especially if you drive in dusty environ-
ments.
If clogging level indicator 2 reaches
100%, consult an approved dealer as
soon as possible to have the filter re-
placed.
Resetting the air filter clogging
sensor
Once the air filter has been replaced,
turn button
3

on the clogging sensor
fully (movement
A).
1
2
3
A

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Entretien de la carrosserie / compartiment moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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BODyWORK MAINTENANCE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2/3)
you should
– Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
–

A
lways follow the recommenda-
tions supplied with the high-pressure
cleaning equipment (jet distance and
pressure).
–

B
efore going through a roller type
car wash, return the windscreen
wiper stalk to park position (refer
to the information on “Windscreen
wash/wipe” in Section 1), check the
mounting of external accessories,
additional lights and door mirrors
and be sure to hold the wiper blades
and radio aerial in place with adhe-
sive tape. Remove the radio aerial
mast if your vehicle is fitted with this
equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and
refit the antenna after washing. –

After
driving off-road (eg. on muddy,
dusty or sandy terrain) quickly clean
the radiator from the outside of the
vehicle through the openings in the
bumper, to prevent it from becoming
blocked or clogged (risk of engine
overheating).
–

W
ash your vehicle frequently with
the engine off , using shampoo ap-
proved by our Technical Department
(never use abrasive products) and
rinse thoroughly using a warm or
cold water jet (never hot):
–

s
pots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
–

the
layer of dust or mud and any
insects;
–

b
ird droppings, which contain
chemicals that rapidly discolour
paintwork and may even cause
the paint to peel off ;



W
ash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by pol-
ishing; –


salt
deposited in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after
driving in areas where the roads
are chemically treated;
–

mud

in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which form
damp patches.
–

C
lean mud and sand from the
wheels, in particular the inside of the
wheels and the brakes, as this can:
–

reduce
the braking efficiency and
damage the components of the
braking system;
–

cause
vibrations in the bodywork
and steering column.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.

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Entretien de la carrosserie / compartiment moteur (H79 - Dacia)
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BODyWORK MAINTENANCE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT (3/3)
– After cleaning your vehicle, check
the brakes while driving at low speed
to ensure that the braking efficiency
has not been reduced by the water.
If it has, depress the brake pedal
gently while driving to dry the brakes.
–

Check

the drain holes at the bottom
of the doors to make sure they are
not blocked.
–

Inspect

the wheels regularly to check
for any traces of impacts or corro-
sion. These can damage the tyre or
cause it to lose pressure.
–

K

eep well away from the vehicle in
front when driving on gravelled sur-
faces to prevent paint damage.
–

R

epair, or have repaired quickly,
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading. –
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anticorrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet.
–

S
pray mechanical components,
hinges, etc. with products approved
by the Technical Department to
protect them after they have been
cleaned.