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ENG_UD6856_1Volant de direction (B90 - Dacia)ENG_NU_817-2_NU_Dacia_1
Volant de direction
STEERING wHEEL
Adjusting the steering wheel
Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel position is adjustable.
Lift lever
1 and place the steering wheel in the required position; raise the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
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For safety reasons, only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is station- ary.

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DRIvER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIvE (continued)
The presence of the equipment DEPENDS ON THE vEHICLE vERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Demister outlet.
3 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog lights,
– horn.
4 Instrument panel.
5 Location for driver’s air bag.
6 Steering column stalk for wind- screen and rear screen wash/ wipe.On-board computer information readout control.
7 Centre air vents.
8 Location for passenger air bag or storage compartment.
9 Demister outlet.
10 Side air vent.
11 Passenger air bag activation/deac- tivation switch.
12 Glove box.
13 Location for radio or storage com- partment.
14 Electric window control.
15 Central door locking switch.
16 Hazard warning lights switch.
17 Heating and ventilation controls.
18 Cigar lighter.
19 Handbrake.
20 Rear window electric locking con- trol.
21 Electric door mirror control.
22 Location for ashtray or cup holder.
23 Gear lever.
24 Heated rear screen control.
25 Electric window control.
26 Ignition switch.
27 Headlight beam height adjustment control.
28 Bonnet release.
29 Fuse flap.

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ENG_UD5559_1tableau de bord : Témoins lumineux (B90 - Dacia)ENG_NU_817-2_NU_Dacia_1
INSTRUMENT PANEL: warning lights (continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
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.
mDipped beam headlight tell- tale light
oMain beam headlight tell-tale
light
xAnti-lock braking warning light
This comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out within three seconds. If it comes on when you are driving, it indicates a fault on the anti- lock braking system. The braking system then operates as it would on a vehicle without the anti-lock braking system.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
çSeat belt reminder light
This warning light goes out to let you know that the seat belt has been correctly fastened.
åAir bag warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or lights up when the engine is running, there is a fault in the system.
Refer to the information on “Systems in addition to the front seat belts” in Section 1.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
]Front passenger air bag de- activation warning light.
Refer to the information on “Child Safety” in Section 1.
VRear screen demisting indi- cator light
These warning lights, if lit up on in-
strument panel A, require you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow.
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D+x
A

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ENG_UD5560_1Tableau de bord : afficheur et indicateur (B90 - Dacia)ENG_NU_817-2_NU_Dacia_1
INSTRUMENT PANEL: displays and indicators (continued)
Fuel gauge
3
The number of squares lit shows the fuel level. When it is at minimum, the squares disappear and the low fuel level warning light comes on.
Coolant temperature
indicator
4
The number of squares lit depends on the engine coolant temperature. There is no warning unless the last three squares light up.
Multifunction display A
Total mileage recorder, distance trav- elled trip mileometer, clock.
OR
Trip computer and warning
system
Refer to the information on the “Trip computer and warning system” in Section 1.
Multifunction key 5
– Display selection
By pressing the button you can shift from the total mileage recorder, trip mileometer and time or vice-versa.
–
Resetting the trip mileage re- corder
Once the trip mileage display is se- lected, press and hold the button.
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Resetting the clock
Refer to the information on the “Clock” in Section 1.
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ENG_UD5562_1Heure (B90 - Dacia)ENG_NU_817-2_NU_Dacia_1
Heure
CLOCK
Resetting the clock
w ith the ignition on, select display 1 showing total mileage and clock.
There are two ways to set the time:
– Pressing and holding button
2 allows you to scroll through the hours and minutes quickly;
– short presses on button
2 allow you to set the time minute by minute.
If the electrical supply is cut (battery disconnected, broken supply wire, etc.), the clock will lose its time set- ting.
The clock must be reset.
For your safety, we recom- mend that you do not adjust the clock while driving.
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Réservoir carburant (remplissage carburant)
FUEL TANK
Capacity of the fuel tank: 50 litres ap- proximately.
Depending on the vehicle, the cap
1 may be unlocked with the ignition key.
For details on filling the fuel tank, refer to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
There is a cap holder on the fuel filler flap for holding the cap when the tank is being filled.
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.
Fuel grade
Use a high grade fuel that complies with the standards currently in force in each country.
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.
Refer to the “Engine specifications” table in section 6.
v ehicles running on ethanol-based
fuel
Always use unleaded petrol or fuel containing a maximum of 85 percent ethanol (E85).
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.).
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Do not mix even small amounts of petrol (unleaded or E85) with diesel.Do not use ethanol based fuel or diesel containing more than 10% bio additives if your vehicle is not adapted to these fuels.

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ENG_UD8702_2Sommaire 2 (B90 - Dacia)ENG_NU_817-2_NU_Dacia_2
Section 2: Driving
(advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
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Starting/Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Advice on antipollution and fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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ENG_UD5481_1Rodage / Contacteur de démarrage (U90 - Dacia)ENG_NU_817-2_NU_Dacia_2
Rodage - Contacteur de démarrage
RUNNING IN
Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
After 600 miles (1,000 km), you may use your vehicle normally. However, it is only after 1,800 miles (3,000 km) have been covered that you may rea- sonably expect full performance.
Service intervals: refer to the Mainte- nance Service Booklet for your vehicle.
Diesel version
For the first 900 miles (1,500 km), do not exceed 2,500 rpm. After complet- ing this mileage you may drive faster, although you may only expect top p e r f o r m a n c e a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not ac- celerate hard while the engine is still cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the Mainte- nance Service Booklet for your vehicle.
IGNITION SWITCH
Stop and steering lock
position St
To lock: remove the key and turn the steering wheel until the steering column locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering wheel slightly.
Accessories position A
When the ignition is switched off, any accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to function.
Ignition on position M
The ignition is switched on:
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petrol version: the engine may be started.
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diesel version: the engine is pre- heating.
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first attempt, the key must be turned back before the starter can be activated again.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.