2012 DACIA SANDERO ignition

automatic gearbox (use) ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing gear ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
automatic gearbox selector lever ..........(up to the end of the DU)
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Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Automatic gearbox
Selector lever 1
P: park
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
3: displays gear engaged in manual
mode.
Operation
With the gear lever in position P or N,
switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move
the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or R when the vehi -
cle is stopped, with your foot on the
brake and the accelerator pedal re -
leased.
You must apply the brake before
pressing the unlocking button 2 to
move out of position P.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1/3)
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Driving in automatic mode
Move lever 1 to position D.
In the majority of traffic conditions, you
will not have to touch the gear selector
lever again: the gear will be changed
automatically at the right time and at
the most suitable engine speed be -
cause the automatic system takes into
account the vehicle load and road con-
tour and adjusts itself to the particular
driving style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, leave the lever in posi -
tion D, keeping the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed to ensure automatic
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly
and fully (so that it goes beyond the
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down
to the optimum gear within the
engine range.
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For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.

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Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
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.
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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 even though you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever can
be released manually. To do this, unclip
the base of the lever, press recess 6 ,
visible on the gear lever gaiter, and the
unlocking button 2.
–
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.
– In 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.
– Vehicles 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.
In very cold weather , the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.

electric windows ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Lève-vitres (B90 - Dacia)
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Electric windows
ELECTRIC WINDOWS (1/2)
Front electric windows
(depending on vehicle)
With the ignition on, press the bottom
of switch 1 or 2 to open the window or
press the top of switch 1 or 2 to close it.Rear electric windows(depending on vehicle)
With the ignition on, press switch 3
or 4 to open the window or raise
switch 3 or 4 to close it.Locking and unlocking the
rear window controls
Press the top of switch 5 to lock the op-
eration of the rear electric windows or
on the bottom of switch 5 to unlock it.
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Avoid resting any objects against a
half-open window: there is a risk that
the electric window winder could be
damaged.

cigar lighter ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
ashtrays ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
accessories socket ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Cendriers - Allume-cigares (B90 - Dacia)
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Ashtrays, Cigar lighter, Accessories socket
ASHTRAYS/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKET
Ashtray
It can be housed in either position 2
or 4.
Lift cover 3 to open.
Remove the ashtray to empty it.
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2
Cigar lighter 1
With the ignition on, push in the cigar
lighter 1.
It will spring back with a click when it is
ready. Pull it out to use. After use, re -
place it without pushing it all the way in.
OR
Accessories socket 1
It is provided for connecting acces -
sories approved by our Technical
Department with a maximum power of
120 Watts (12 V).
If your vehicle is not fitted with a
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these
can be obtained from an approved
Dealer.
C o n n e c t a c c e s s o r i e s
with a maximum power of
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.

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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batterytroubleshooting ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Batterie : dépannage (B90 - Dacia)
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Battery
BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any consumers (cour -
tesy lights, etc.) are switched off
before disconnecting or reconnect -
ing the battery;
– when charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery;
– to avoid creating a short circuit be -
tween the terminals, do not place
metal objects on the battery;
– always wait at least one minute after
the engine has been switched off
before disconnecting a battery;
– make sure that you reconnect the
battery terminals after refitting.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water and consult a
doctor, if necessary.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car -
rying out operations in close prox -
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Connecting a battery charger
The battery charger must be com -
patible with a battery with nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
When many accessories are fitted to
the vehicle, have them connected to
the + after ignition feed.
Some batteries may have
specific conditions for re -
charging. Consult your ap -
proved dealer. Avoid the
risk of sparks, as this could cause
a sudden explosion, and always
charge the battery in a well-venti -
lated area.
Risk of serious injury.

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ENG_UD17938_1
Batterie : dépannage (B90 - Dacia)
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BATTERY: troubleshooting (2/2)
Connect the positive (+) lead A to (+)
terminal 1 of the discharged battery,
then to (+) terminal 2 of the battery sup-
plying the current.
Connect the negative (–) lead B to (–)
terminal 3 of the battery supplying the
current and then to (–) terminal 4 of the
discharged battery.
Start the engine as normal. As soon as
it is running, disconnect leads A and B
in the reverse order (4-3-2-1)
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
If you have to use the battery from an-
other vehicle to start, obtain suitable
jump leads (with a large cross section)
from an approved dealer or, if you al -
ready have jump leads, ensure that
they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an iden-
tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the dis-
charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact
between the two vehicles (risk of short
circuiting when the positive terminals
are connected) and that the discharged
battery is properly connected. Switch
off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply -
ing the current and run it at an interme-
diate engine speed.
Check that there is no con-
tact between leads A and B
and that the positive lead A
is not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Risk of serious injury and/or damage
to the vehicle.
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wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Balais d’essuie-vitre (B90 - Dacia)
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Wiper blades
WIPER BLADES
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
– With the ignition off, lift wiper arm 3.
– Turn the blade horizontally (move -
ment A).
– Press tab 2 and slide the wiper blade
downwards (movement D ) until
hook 4 on the wiper arm is released.
– Slide the blade (movement C ) then
lift it (movement B) to release it.
Replacing the rear screen
wiper blade (hinged door)
– With the ignition off, lift wiper arm 5.
– Pivot blade 6 until some resistance
is met.
– Pull the blade to release it (move -
ment E).
Refitting a front or rear wiper
blade
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
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C
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E
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.