2012 RENAULT SANDERO Owners Manual

batterytroubleshooting ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.25
ENG_UD17938_1
Batterie : dépannage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
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)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
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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B
A2
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keysreplacing the battery ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
battery (remote control) ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.27
ENG_UD18258_8
Télécommande à radiofréquence : piles (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 \
- F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Radio frequency remote control: battery
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: battery
Replacing the battery
Unscrew screw 1 then unclip cover 2.Replace battery
3 according to the di -
rection marked on the cover.
Note: It is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
Battery type : CR 2016.
Batteries can be obtained from an
approved Dealer. These batteries
have a service life of approximately
two years.
Check that there is no dye on the
battery: risk of an incorrect electri -
cal contact.
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
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3
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped on and the screw
tightened.

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)
5.28
ENG_UD20464_6
Balais d’essuie-vitre (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
Wiper blades
WIPER BLADES
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4
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.
A
C
BD
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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.

towing hitch........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing breakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.29
ENG_UD17944_4
Remorquage : dépannage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
Rear towing point 4
Front towing point 3
Unclip cover A using a flat-blade screw-
driver or similar under the cover. Screw
in towing hitch 1 fully, at first by hand,
then tighten it using wheelbrace 2
stored in the luggage compartment.
Towing: breakdown
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
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Towing procedureThe steering wheel must be un -
locked and the ignition key must be
in position M (ignition on) to pro -
vide stop lights and hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle. Always
switch on the lights when driving at
night. Remove any trailer.
It is also essential to observe the towing
regulations imposed by current legisla -
tion in each country, and not to exceed
the towable weight for your vehicle.
Consult an approved dealer.
Only use:– at the front, towing hitch 1 (from
the luggage compartment) and
towing point 3.
– At the rear, towing point 4.
These towing points may only be used
for pulling the vehicle, never for lifting it
either directly or indirectly.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi -
cle is being towed.
– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Avoid accelerating or braking
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad -
visable not to exceed 15 mph
(25 km/h).
T OWING : breakdown (1/2)
A
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ENG_UD17944_4
Remorquage : dépannage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances ,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for -
ward, with the gear lever in the N posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
30 miles (50 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip the cover at the
base of the lever.
P r e s s s i m u l t a n e o u s l y o n t h e
button 5 on the gaiter and unlocking
button 6 located on the lever 7.
When storing the tools,
ensure they are securely re-
placed in the luggage com-
partment, in their original
position.
Do not leave the tools unsecured
inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking.
T OWING : breakdown (2/2)
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practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing towing equipment ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.31
ENG_UD18259_3
Remorquage : attelage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
A = 701.2 mm.
Towing: equipment
TOWING equipment
A
Permissible nose weight, maxi -
mum permissible towing weight
braked and unbraked:
Refer to the information on “Weights”
in Section 6.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for information on how to fit
and operate the towing equipment.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta -
tion.

practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
speakers location ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fitting a radio ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fitting a radio ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
radio fitting a radio ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.32
ENG_UD20508_4
Prééquipement radio (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_5
Fitting a radio
FITTING A RADIO
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2
Radio location 1
If your vehicle is not fitted with an audio
system, one can be fitted and locations
have been provided for:
– the radio 1;
– front speakers 2;
– rear speakers 3.
To install any equipment, please con -
sult an approved dealer.
Unclip and remove storage compart -
ment 1.
Location for front speaker 2
Unclip cover 2 using a flat-blade screw-
driver or similar.
Location for rear speaker 3
Unclip cover 3 using a flat-blade screw-
driver or similar.
– In all cases, it is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions care-
fully.
– The specifications of the brackets and wires (available from our network) vary
depending on the equipment level of your vehicle and the type of radio.
Consult an approved dealer to find out the correct part number.
– No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except
by approved Dealers: an incorrectly connected system may result in damage
being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected to
it.
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