2012 DACIA SANDERO Owners Manual

headrest................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position .............. (up to the end of the DU)
3.17
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Appuis-tête arrière (B90 - Dacia)
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Rear headrests
REAR HEADRESTS
The headrest is a safety
component. Ensure that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition: the top of your head
should be in line with the top of the
headrest.
Adjusting the height of the
headrests A
Press the tab on catch 1 on each of the
rods on headrest A and simultaneously
slide the headrest.
To remove the headrests A
Press the tabs on the catches 1 and 4
and remove the headrest.
Child headrest storage position B
(depending on the vehicle)
When the headrest is set at the
lowest position, this is for storage
only. It should not be in this position
when a seat is occupied. To remove headrest B
Simultaneously press the tabs on
catches
2 and 3 on each of the head -
rest rods, then remove the headrest.
Position for using headrest B
Raise the headrest to the upper stop
to use it in the high position. Press the
tabs on the catches 2 and 3 and lower
the headrest completely. To refit headrests A and
B
Insert the rods into the holes, press the
tabs on both rods and lower the head -
rest.
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2
3
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ABA
A
B
A
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3.18
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Banquette arrière (fonctionnalité) (B90 - Dacia)
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Rear bench seat: functions
REAR BENCH SEAT: functions
When moving the rear
bench seat, make sure the
anchorage points are clean
(they should be free from
grit, cloths, toys etc.).
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.
– W h e n r e t u r n i n g t h e
seatback to its normal
position, make sure that
it is properly locked at the
top.
– If seat covers are fitted, make
sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
– When moving the bench seat,
ensure the seat belt unit buck -
les do not cross over and ensure
they are correctly repositioned
before folding down the seat
base.
Once the bench seat has been re -
turned to its normal position, check
that the seat belts are correctly po-
sitioned. The seat belts must be on
the seatback.
To reposition the seatback
Raise the seatbacks.
Check the seatbacks are correctly
locked in position.
To fold down the seatback
Remove the rear headrests (if fitted).
Lower handle 1.
Lower seatbacks 2 and 3.
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2
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tailgate ................................................................... (current page)
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................ (current page)
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Coffre à bagage / transport d’objets dans le coffre (B90 - Dacia)
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Electric central locking
The tailgate is locked and unlocked at
the same time as the doors.
To open, press button 2 and lift the tail-
gate.
To close, push the luggage compart -
ment lid downwards.
Luggage compartment/Transporting objects in the luggage compartment
LuGGAGE COMPARTMENT, TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LuGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Manual control
To open, insert the key in the lock and
turn it clockwise.
Remove the key and press button 1 .
Lift the luggage compartment lid.
To close , push the luggage compart -
ment lid downwards. Insert the ignition
key in the lock and turn it anticlockwise.
Always position the heaviest items directly on the floor. Use the lashing points on the luggage compartment 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. Fasten the rear seat belts, even if the seats are not occupied.
Transporting objects in the
luggage compartment
Always position the objects transported
so that the largest surface is against:
– The back of the rear bench seat, for
normal loading.
– The front seats for maximum loads.
Ensure that the load is evenly distrib -
uted over the largest possible loading
surface to prevent damage to the ve -
hicle.
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2

roof bars ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
roof rack roof bars .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Barres de toit (B90 - Dacia)
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Roof bars
ROOF BARS
Access to the mounting
points
(depending on the vehicle)
Open the doors. Behind seal 2 are
blanking bolts 1 which protect the
mounting bolt locations.
When fitting roof bars, replace the
blanking bolts with the mounting bolts
supplied with the roof bars.
Never remove blanking
bolts 1 without plugging the
holes afterwards.
Once they are secured on
to the vehicle, the mount -
ing bolts should never be
removed (risk of damag -
ing the vehicle). Only bolts supplied
originally with the roof bars should
be used to fit the roof bars onto the
vehicle.
For information on the range of
equipment adapted to your ve -
hicle, we advise you to consult
an approved Dealer. Refer to the
manufacturer ’s instructions for in -
formation on how to fit and operate
the equipment.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta -
tion.
Maximum permissible load on
roof rack: refer to the information
on “Weights” in Section 6.
Roof bars 3(depending on the vehicle)
Luggage can be transported on the roof
rack mounted on the roof bars.
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rear parcel shelf .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Tablette arrière (B90 - Dacia)
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Removal
Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).
Rear parcel shelf
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to
the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
Lift rear parcel shelf 2 slightly and pull it
towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to
removal.
REAR PARCEL SHELF
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2

3.22
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Filler NU (B90 - Dacia)
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4.1
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Sommaire 4 (B90 - Dacia)
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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Power-assisted steering fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

bonnet................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Capot moteur (B90 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Bonnet
BONNET (1/2)
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.
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5
To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To unlock, raise the bonnet slightly and
release hook 2 by pushing tab 3 to the
left.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet, release stay 4 from its
holder; for your safety, always fix it in
location 5.
Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet may accidentally
close.