2012 DACIA SANDERO Owners Manual

lights:adjusting ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights ..................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
headlight beam adjustment .................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD18234_5
Réglage de la hauteur des faisceaux (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 P\
h2 - Dacia)
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Adjusting the headlight beam height
ADJUSTMENT OF HEADLIGHT 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.
Vehicle load conditions Setting position
of control A
Basic setting: luggage compartment empty and only the
driver on board or with one front passenger. 0
Luggage compartment empty, 1, 2, 3 passengers 1
Luggage compartment full, 3 passengers 2
Luggage compartment full, driver only 3
A

headlight flashers ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
horn ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: hazard warning ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD20449_7
Avertisseurs sonore et lumineux (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dac\
ia)
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Audible and visual signals
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
Horn
Press the end of the stalk 1.
Depending on the vehicle, press on one
of areas 2.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the
headlights.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not usually turned suf-
ficiently to return the stalk automatically
to its starting position. There is an inter-
mediate position in which the stalk may
be held when changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it will auto-
matically return to its starting position.éHazard warning lights
Press switch 3.
This switch activates all four direction
indicators and the side indicator lights
simultaneously.
It must only be used in an emergency to
warn drivers of other vehicles that you
have had to stop in an area where stop-
ping is prohibited or unexpected, or that
you are obliged to drive under special
conditions.
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wipers .................................................................... (current page)
windscreen washer ................................................ (current page)
de-icing ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD25180_9
Essuie-vitre/Lave-vitre/Dégivrage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_1
Windscreen Wash/Wipe, De-icing
1
A
B
C
D
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE, DE-ICING (1/3)
Before any action on the
windscreen (washing the
vehicle, de-icing, cleaning
the windscreen, etc.) return
stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
sWindscreen wiper
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1
towards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep
of the wipers, in addition to the wind -
screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps
of the wipers, in addition to the wind -
screen washer.
nWindscreen wiper
With the ignition on, move
stalk 1 around the steering wheel:
A Park.
B Intermittent wiping.
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps.
C Normal wiping speed.
D Fast wiping speed.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park). Risk
of injury.
In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Clean your windscreen regularly.
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
(position A ) the blades will stop at
random on the windscreen.
After switching the ignition back on,
simply move stalk 1 to position A to
place them in the park position.

rear screendemisting ......................................................... (current page)
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Essuie-vitre/Lave-vitre/Dégivrage (B90 - Dacia)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE, DE-ICING (2/3)
2
YRear screen wiper(depending on vehicle)
With the ignition on, turn the end of
stalk 1 to align the symbol with mark 2.
pRear screen washer/
wiper
(depending on vehicle)
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.
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. Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Regularly clean your rear screen.
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de-icingrear screen ....................................................... (current page)
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ENG_UD25180_9
Essuie-vitre/Lave-vitre/Dégivrage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_1
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE, DE-ICING (3/3)
VHeated rear screen
With the engine running,
press button 2 (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).
The operation is stopped:
– automatically after it has been run -
ning for 12 minutes (the indicator
light goes out);
– by pressing button 2 again (the indi -
cator light goes out).
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fuel filler cap .......................................................... (current page)
fuel tank capacity ................................................... (current page)
fuel grade ................................................................ (current page)
fuel tank ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
fuel filler cap .......................................................... (current page)
fuel grade ............................................................... (current page)
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ENG_UD22575_7
Réservoir carburant (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_1
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Fuel tank (filling with fuel)
FUEL TANK (1/3)
Capacity of the fuel tank: 50 litres ap-
proximately.
The cap can be unlocked with the igni -
tion key.
For details on filling the fuel tank, refer
to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
There is a cap holder 1 on the fuel filler
flap for holding the cap when the tank is
being filled.
Fuel grade
Always use a high-grade fuel that
complies with the legislation in force
in each country. It must conform to the
specifications given on label A inside
the fuel filler flap.
Refer to the “Engine specifications”
table in Section 6.
Vehicles running on ethanol-based
fuel
Always use unleaded petrol or fuel
containing a maximum of 85 percent
ethanol (E85).
In very cold conditions, it may be very
difficult or even impossible to start the
engine.
Note: you may notice an increase in
fuel consumption with this type of fuel.
When the fuel is changed the engine
must adjust, which may cause minor in-
conveniences for a few minutes (longer
starting times, cutting out, etc.).
Fuel filler cap: this is spe-
cific to the vehicle type. If
you have to replace it, make
sure the new cap is of the
same type. Contact an approved
dealer.
Never place the cap near a source
of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a
high-pressure washer.
A
B
1
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un -
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.

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ENG_UD22575_7
Réservoir carburant (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_1
FUEL TANK (2/3)
Petrol version
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must conform
with the specifications given on the
label inside the fuel filler flap A.
Diesel versions
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms to the specifications given on
the label inside fuel filler flap A.
Filling with fuel
Insert the nozzle to open valve B and
insert it fully before turning it on to fill
the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Hold it in this position for the whole fill-
ing operation. Following the first auto -
matic shut-off at the end of filling, the
trigger can be pulled two more times at
most, to leave room for expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel
tank during filling. Valve B and its sur -
round must remain clean.
Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which only allows
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
Persistent smell of fuel
If you notice a persistent
smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon
as traffic conditions allow and
switch off the ignition;
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers to
leave the vehicle and stay clear
of the traffic;
– contact an approved Dealer.
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B

practical advice ...................................................... (current page)
filter diesel filter ........................................................ (current page)
fuel priming bulb .................................................... (current page)
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ENG_UD22575_7
Réservoir carburant (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_1
FUEL TANK (3/3)
Priming bulb (diesel version)
After a breakdown caused by com -
pletely running out of fuel, the system
must be reprimed before the engine is
restarted:
Note: the bulb is always located on the
right-hand side of the engine compart-
ment.
Work bulb 2 until the fuel runs into
pipe 3.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, contact an approved dealer.
No modifications what -
soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply
system (computers, wiring,
fuel circuit, injector, protection
covers, etc.) as this may be danger-
ous (such work must be undertaken
by qualified Network personnel).
The engine may be hot
when working in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine
cooling fan may come on at
any moment.
Risk of injury.
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