2012 DACIA DUSTER brake

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4.7
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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.
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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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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.

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Kit de gonflage des pneumatiques (H79 - Dacia)
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TYRE INFLATION KIT (2/3)
Depending on the vehicle, in the event
of a puncture, use the kit located on the
left side of the luggage compartment on
4x2 versions or in the in the emergency
spare wheel tray under the luggage
compartment carpet on 4x4 versions. –

p
ress switch
5

to inflate the tyre to
the recommended pressure (check
the label affixed to the edge of the
driver’s door);
–
after
a maximum of
5 minutes, stop
inflating and read the pressure (on
the pressure gauge
4
);
Note: while the bottle is emptying
(approximately 30 seconds), pres-
sure gauge
4
will briefly indicate a
pressure of 6 bar, then the pressure
will drop.
–
a
djust the pressure: to increase
it, continue inflating with the kit, to
reduce it, turn button 7 located on
the inflation adapter.
If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is
not reached after 15 minutes, repair
is not possible; do not drive the vehi-
cle but contact an approved dealer .
Before using this kit, park
the vehicle at a sufficient
distance from traffic, switch
on the hazard warning
lights, apply the handbrake, ask all
passengers to leave the vehicle and
keep them away from traffic.
Open the kit, remove caps 1 and 3 (it is
essential not to remove the cap from
the bottle) then screw bottle
2

to its
base 3.
With the engine running and the
handbrake applied,
–

unscrew
the valve cap on the wheel
concerned and screw the inflation
adapter
6 onto valve;
–

c
onnect adapter


8

to accessories
socket

9
on the dashboard of the ve-
hicle;
9
1234
5
6
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Changement de roue (H79 - Dacia)
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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Park the vehicle away from
traffic on firm, flat, non-slip-
pery ground (if necessary, place a
solid support under the jack base).
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse gear).
Ask the passengers to leave the ve-
hicle and to keep away from traffic.
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim,
refer to the information on “Wheel trims
- Wheels” in this Section. Undo the
wheel bolts using wheelbrace
4 .

Fit it
so that you press downwards rather
than pulling upwards. Mark hole
1
,
which is the nearest to
the wheel in question. The jack must
be fitted in this location. Offer up jack
3

horizontally and position jack head
2

under the sill.
Start cranking the jack up by hand to
align the base plate (which should be
pushed slightly under the vehicle).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
Remove the bolts.
Take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on
the central hub and turn it to align the
mounting holes in the wheel and the
hub.
To prevent any risk of injury
or damage to the vehicle,
only crank the jack until the
wheel you are replacing is
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the
ground.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
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5.18
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Feux arrière : remplacement des lampes (H79 - Dacia)
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Rear lights
7 Reversing light
Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb, P
21 W.

or
Rear fog light
P

ear-shaped, bayonet type P 21 W
bulb.
Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.
REAR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/3)
Rear lights
Open the tailgate and undo nuts 1, then
r elease light unit 2
by pulling it rear-
wards.
Release clips
3 to remove bulb holder 4.
5

Side light and brake light
Pear-shaped,

bayonet type bulb with
two P 21/5 W filaments.
6


Direction indicator light
Pear-shaped, bayonet type P 21 W
or PY 21 W bulb (depending on ve-
hicle).
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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Feux arrière : remplacement des lampes (H79 - Dacia)
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REAR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/3)
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
High-level brake light
The bulb for high-level brake light 9
may be accessed through the luggage
compartment.
Carefully unclip cover
8

by pressing
tabs
10. Remove bulb

13
.
Bulb type: P 21 W.
Unclip tab
1
2
carefully (movement
A )
a
nd turn it an eighth of a turn (move-
ment B) to release the bulb holder 1 1.
10
8
9
11
A
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Fusibles (H79 - Dacia)
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FUSES (2/3)
Symbol Allocation
ḽElectric front windows
ZInterior lighting
eElectric door mirror
àHeating
àNot used
ÅAir bag
PRight-hand main beam
headlight
Allocation of fuses in the passenger compartment(the presence of certain fuses DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT LEVEL)\
Symbol Allocation
nABS
îRadio
ßBrake lights
àAir conditioning
GFront fog lights
aInstrument panel
Injection
fWindscreen wiper
Symbol Allocation
]Central locking of doors
and tailgate
CRear screen de-icing
ÙNot used
ÌHorn
ôMain power supply
ñHeated seats
sHeated door mirrors