2012 DACIA DUSTER tow

4 wheel drive (4WD) ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
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4x2 (2WD) and 4x4 (4WD)
mode selector
Depending on the road conditions,
turning selector
1 enables the following
modes to be selected:
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2WD

;
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AUT
O
;
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4WD Lock.
Transmission: 4-wheel drive (4WD)
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (1/4) “AUTO" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector 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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Boîte de vitesses automatique (H79 - Dacia)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
– 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.
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n 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.
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ehicles 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.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.
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 when you are pressing the
brake pedal, the lever can be released
manually. To do this, unclip the base of
the lever, and press recess
7

and the
unlocking button

2
simultaneously.
In very cold weather , the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
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.
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
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air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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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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.
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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)
ventilation heating and air conditioning system (up to the end of the DU)
air conditioning ...................................................... (current page)
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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.
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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.
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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.

transporting objectsin the luggage compartment ........... (up to the end of the DU)
towing rings .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing towing equipment ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
towing equipment fitting ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing a caravan .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (H79 - Dacia)
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Transporting objects in the boot
TRANSPORTING OBjECTS IN THE LuGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Always position the heavi-
est items directly on the
floor. Use the lashing points
on the luggage compart-
ment floor, if these are fitted to the
vehicle. The luggage should be
loaded in such a way that no items
will be thrown forward and strike the
occupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly.
Always place objects being transported
so that their longest side rests against
the back of the rear bench seatbacks,
as with normal loads (example
A )

or
against the back of the front seats when
the rear bench seatbacks are folded
down. Refer to the information on the
“Rear bench seat” in this section.
A
Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not oc-
cupied.
Ensure that the load is evenly distrib-
uted over the largest loading surface to
prevent damage to the vehicle.

luggage compartment cover ................. (up to the end of the DU)
3.22
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Cache-bagages (H79 - Dacia)
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Luggage cover
Position for use A Position for use B
Gently pull the two handles 1 located
underneath the luggage compartment
cover and place the two ends
2

in the
housings

4 in

each side of the luggage
compartment.
In this position for use, it is possible to
place a light object (a jacket, for exam-
ple) in space

3
on the luggage compart-
ment cover.
Position for use C
Remove the two ends 5 of the luggage
compartment cover on the rear bench
seat side from the housings
6

in each
side of the luggage compartment.
Insert the two ends
7

of the luggage
compartment cover into the housings
6
and pull gently towards you.
Insert the two ends
5

of the luggage
compartment cover in housings

6
.
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tyre pressures ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tyres ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tyre pressure......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Pressions de gonflage des pneumatiques à froid (H79 - Dacia)
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Tyre pressures
TyRE PRESSURE
The tyre pressure is indicated on
label A
affixed to the edge of the driv-
er’s door. Open the door to read it.
B : dimension of the tyres fitted to the
vehicle.
C : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(non-motorway).
D : tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(non-motorway).
E : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(motorway). F
: tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(motorway).
G :
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yre pressure for the emergency
spare wheel.
Tyre safety and use of snow
chains
Refer to the information on “Tyres”
in Section 5 for the servicing con-
ditions and, depending on the ver-
sion, the use of chains.
Special note
For vehicles used fully laden
( m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e a l l - u p
weight) and towing a trailer. The
maximum speed must be limited
to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre
pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “Weights”
in Section 6.
When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type
and profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those recommended by your approved
dealer.
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5.1
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Sommaire 5 (H79 - Dacia)
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Section 5: Practical advice
Tools .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Puncture
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yre inflation kit
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5.5
Wheel trims and wheels
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5.8
Changing a wheel
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yres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Changing bulbs
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5.14
Front lights

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5.14
Fog lights
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5.17
Rear lights
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5.18
Side indicator lights
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5.21
Interior lights


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5.22
Fuses

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5.25
Battery: troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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5.28
Radio frequency remote control unit: battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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5.30
Wiper blades
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owing: breakdown
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owing: towbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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5.35
Fitted audio equipment
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5.36
Accessories


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5.38
Operating faults


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