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ENG_UD24501_4
Témoins lumineux (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_1
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WARNING LIGHTS (3/4)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
ÄToxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light
It comes on when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out.
–
I
f it comes on continuously, consult
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
–
If
it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Refer to the information “Advice on
antipollution, fuel economy and driving”
in Section 2.
DHandbrake on and brake cir-
cuit incident warning light
If it lights up, check that the hand brake
is fully released. If not, it indicates that
the fluid level is low in one of the cir-
cuits. It may be dangerous to continue
driving, contact an approved dealer.
fRear fog light tell-tale
ÆSTOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It lights up at the
same time as other warning lights, and
is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart
it.
Consult an approved dealer.
gFront fog light tell-tale
^Water in the diesel filter
warning light
If it remains lit or comes on while driv-
ing, it indicates that water is present in
the diesel filter. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
ÅDoor status warning light
T
his indicates the status of the doors
(or tailgate).
ÜNot used
îNot used

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ENG_UD14459_1
Éclairages et signalisations extérieures (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/2)
eTurning off the fog
lights
Turn centre ring 3 again until the symbol
for the fog light or for extinction position
is opposite mark
4
.
The corresponding indicator light on the
instrument panel goes out.
The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
off.
gFront fog lights
Turn the centre ring of stalk 3
until the symbol is opposite mark 4 .
The fog lights only light up if the exterior
lights have been switched on. An indi-
cator light on the instrument panel then
lights up.
Do not forget to switch off the fog lights
when they are no longer needed, to
avoid inconveniencing other road
users.hRear fog lights
Turn the centre ring of
stalk 3
until the symbol is opposite
mark
4.
The fog lights only light up if the exterior
lights have been switched on. An indi-
cator light on the instrument panel then
lights up.
Remember to switch off the these
lights when they are no longer required
to avoid inconveniencing other road
users.
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ENG_UD20686_2
Réglage de la hauteur des faisceaux (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_1
Examples of positions for adjusting control A according to the load
Driver alone or with front passenger 0
Driver with one front passenger and
one rear passenger 0
Driver with one front passenger and
two rear passengers 1
Driver with one front passenger and
three rear passengers 1
Driver with one front passenger,
three rear passengers and luggage 2
Driver with one front passenger and
luggage 3
Adjusting the headlight beam height
ADJUSTING THE BEAM HEIGHT
Control A
is used to adjust the height
of the headlight beams according to the
load.
Turn control
A
anticlockwise to lower
the beams and clockwise to raise them.
A

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ENG_UD24504_4
Essuie-vitre /Lave-vitre/Dégivrage (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_1
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WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER, DE-ICING (2/3)
YRear screen wiper
With the ignition on, turn the
end of stalk 1
to align the symbol with
mark
2.
2
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 over-
heating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. They should be replaced as
soon as they become less efficient.
This will occur approximately once
a year. Clean your windscreen reg-
ularly.
pRear screen washer/
wiper
With the ignition on, turn the end of
stalk 1 to align the symbol with mark 2 .
When the stalk is released, it returns to
the rear wipe position.1

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ENG_UD24504_4
Essuie-vitre /Lave-vitre/Dégivrage (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_1
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER DE-ICING (3/3)
VHeated rear screenWith the engine running,
press button 3 (the indicator light on the
instrument panel lights up).
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);
–
by
pressing button 3 again (the indi-
cator light goes out).
3
Before touching the wind-
screen (washing the vehi-
cle, de-icing, cleaning the
windscreen, etc.) move
stalk
1
to position A (park). Risk of
injury and/or damage.
3

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ENG_UD20643_3
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_2
4x2 (2WD) and 4x4 (4WD)
mode selector
Depending on the road conditions,
turning selector
1 enables the following
modes to be selected:
–
2WD
;
–
AUT
O
;
–
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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ENG_UD20643_3
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_2
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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”
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ENG_UD20643_3
Transmission : 4 roues motrices (4WD) (H79 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_898-5_H79_Dacia_2
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)
All-wheel drive system
–
Irrespective
of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or more wheels are not in contact with the ground
(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).
–
Do
not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning excessively. Only select the
“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a str\
aight line.
–
Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
–
“4WD
Lock” mode is reserved solely for use off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely affect the
vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.
–
Always
ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres
of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels may have serious consequences for the tyres,
gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.