2012 DACIA DUSTER heating

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reverse gearselecting .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
handbrake............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Levier de vitesses, Frein à main (H79 - Dacia)
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Gear lever, Handbrake
GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE
To select reverse gear(vehicle stationary)
Follow the grid shown on knob

1
.
The reversing light will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (igni-
tion on).
An impact to the underside of the vehicle (eg. striking a post, raised kerb
or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (eg. defor-
mation of an axle).
To prevent any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved dealer.
Handbrake
To release
Pull lever
2

up slightly, press button
3

and then lower the lever to the floor. To apply
Pull lever

2
upwa
rds and make sure the
vehicle is immobilised.
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s
stopped, depending on the
gradient and/or the vehicle
load, it may be necessary to
apply the handbrake by at least two
further notches and engage a gear
(1
st or reverse).
When driving, make sure
the handbrake is com-
pletely released.
Risk of overheating.
1
2
3

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Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (2/4)
This problem may be resolved by
changing the tyres. Always use four
identical tyres (same brand, profile,
etc.) and with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin,
the mechanical components may be
overheating.
If this happens:
–

a
t 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 speed exceeds
36
m

ph (60
k

m/h) in 4WD Lock mode,
the system automatically switches back
to AUTO mode. The
’ indicator
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
t he “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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air vents ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
heating system ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
heating and air conditioning system ..... (up to the end of the DU)
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Aérateurs, sorties d’air (H79 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Air vents, air outlets
1 Left-hand si de air vent
2


L
eft-hand side window demister
vent
3


Windscreen
demisting vents
4


Centre air vents
5


Control pan
el 6 R ight-hand side window demister
vent
7


Right-hand
side air vent
8


F
ront passenger footwell heater
outlets
9


R
ear passenger footwell heater
outlets (depending on the vehicle)
AIR VENTS, air outlets (1/2)
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heating and air conditioning system ..... (up to the end of the DU)
heating system ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
rear screen de-icing/demisting ............. (up to the end of the DU)
ventilation heating and air conditioning system (up to the end of the DU)
3.4
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Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Controls(depending on vehicle)
A


Air distributi
on.
B


S
witching the air conditioning on
and off.
C


V
entilation speed adjustment.
D


Switching
passenger compartment
isolation mode/air recirculation
mode on.
E


Rear screen
de-icing/demisting.
F


Air temperature adjuster
.
Information and advice for use:
Refer to information on “Air condition-
ing: information and advice on use”.Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Turn control A to position the pointer
opposite the marked positions.
JAll the air flow is directed to the
dashboard vents.
GThe air flow is directed towards
the dashboard vents and the
footwells.
FThe air flow is directed towards
the footwells and the dash-
board vents. Close the dashboard vents to direct all
the air to the foot wells.
iThe air flow is distributed be-
tween all the air vents, the
front side window demister outlets, the
windscreen demisting vents and the
footwells.
WFor more efficient demist-
ing, close the vents in the
dashboard and ensure that you are
set to external air (control D to the
right).
All the air flow is then directed to the
windscreen demisting vents and the
front side windows.
For maximum efficiency, set control
C


to 4.
Using the air conditioning increases the
speed of demisting.
Recommended demisting option :
Turn controls A, C and D to the
W
position.
This is the quickest option for de-icing
and demisting the side windows and
the windscreen.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (1/4)
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ENG_UD25124_1
Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia)
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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (2/4)
Switching air conditioning on
or off
(depending on vehicle)
Button
B

starts or stops the air condi-
tioning system.
The system cannot be switched on if
control
C is set to 0.
The air conditioning system is used
for:
–

l
ower the temperature inside the
passenger compartment;
–

eliminate
condensation more quickly. Note: the air conditioning may be used
in all conditions but does not operate
when the external temperature is low.
–

B
utton
B n

ot activated (indicator
light off)
The air conditioning is not operating.
The settings are the same as a vehi-
cle without air conditioning.
–

Button
B activated (indicator light
on)
The air conditioning is operational
Fuel consumption increases when
the air conditioning is being used
(switch it off when it is not required).
BC

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Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (3/4)
Switching passenger
compartment isolation mode/
air recirculation mode on
Push control D to the left.
U nder 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:
–

i
solate the passenger compartment
from the external atmosphere (eg.:
driving in polluted areas, etc.);
– bring the passenger compartment to
the desired temperature more effec-
tively.
To return to the external air position,
push control

D
to the right.
Prolonged use of this position
can lead to condensation forming
on the side windows and wind-
screen and problems due to the
use of non-renewed air in the
passenger compartment.
It is therefore advisable to return to
normal operation (external air) by
moving control
D

to the right once
you are out of the polluted area.
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ENG_UD25124_1
Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (H79 - Dacia)
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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (4/4)
yAdjusting the
ventilation speed
Turn control C from 0 to 4. The further
to the right it is positioned, the more air
is blown into the passenger compart-
ment. If you want to shut off the flow of
air completely and stop the system, set
control
C to 0.
The system is deactivated: the ventila-
tion speed for the passenger compart-
ment air is zero (vehicle stationary),
you can however still feel a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is moving.
Adjusting the air temperatureTurn control F.
T o the right: maximum possible tem-
perature.
To the left: minimum possible tempera-
ture.
VHeated rear screen(depending on vehicle)
With the engine running, press
button
E

(the warning light on the in-
strument panel comes on).
This function de-ices/demists the rear
screen and the electric de-icing rear-
view mirrors (depending on the vehi-
cle).
Depending on the vehicle, the function
is stopped:
–

a

utomatically after it has been run-
ning for 12
m

inutes (the indicator
light goes out);
–

b

y pressing button
E

again (the
warning light goes out).CEF
Before using the rear wiper, check that no object is obstructing the travel of the
blade.
In frosty weather, make sure that the wiper blades are not stuck by ice (to avoid
the risk of the motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the blades. Replace the wiper blades as soon as
they begin to lose efficiency (approximately once a year).
Regularly clean your rear screen.

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Air conditionné : informations et conseils utilisation (B90 - U90 - \
L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - H79 - Dacia)
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Air conditioning: information and advice on use
AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air condition-
ing with no automatic mode, switch
off the system when it is not re-
quired.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the envi-
ronment
Drive with the air vents open and
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine. Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault.
–

R
eduction in de-icing, demist-
ing or air conditioning per-
formance.
This may be caused by the pas-
senger compartment filter car-
tridge becoming clogged.
–

No cold air is being produced .
C

heck that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.Presence of water under the ve-
hicle. After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation.Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle for the in-
spection frequency.