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Anomalies de fonctionnement (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_5
OPERATING FAULTS (2/5)
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or
damaged.Check the tyre pressures; if this is not the cause, have
their condition checked by an approved dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant
reservoir.Mechanical fault: cylinder head
gasket damaged, faulty coolant
pump.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Contact an approved dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet.Short circuit or cooling system
leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, move away from the vehi-
cle and contact an approved dealer.
The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
on a bend or under braking The engine oil level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the information on
“Engine oil level: topping up/filling” in Section 4).
at idle speed Low oil pressure. Go to your nearest approved dealer.
The oil pressure warning
light takes a long time to
go out or remains lit during
acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop the vehicle: contact an approved dealer.
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OPERATING FAULTS (3/5)
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Abnormal white smoke from the ex-
haustMechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.
orStop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
This is not necessarily a fault.
Smoke may be caused by
regeneration of the particle filter.Please refer to the information on “Special
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
The power-assisted steering be-
comes heavy.Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
No power-assisted steering oil For maintenance operations on the power-
assisted steering, contact an authorised
dealer.
The “2WD” mode and electronic fault
warning lights come on.Fault in the 4-wheel drive system.Drive as soon as possible at a moderate
speed to an approved dealer. The problem
may be resolved by replacing the wheels.
The system will not switch to “2WD”
or “4WD Lock” mode. “AUTO” mode
remains active.Fault in the 4-wheel drive system.Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
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OPERATING FAULTS (4/5)
Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by the Technical Department may be used for this purpose.
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Whistling Roof aerial poorly positioned. Position the aerial.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator light comes
on.Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the coolant reservoir: it should con-
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved dealer as soon as possible.
The oil change warning light remains
lit after an oil change.Warning not reset after oil change.Reset the warning after changing the oil;
refer to the information in the paragraph on
the “On-board computer” in Section 1.
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Index (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_7
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
engine
technical specifications .................................................. 6.6
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine immobiliser (switch) ................................................. 2.2
engine oil ............................................................................. 4.4
engine oil grade .........................................................4.5 → 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................................4.5 → 4.7
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.6
engine standby ..........................................................2.7 → 2.9
environment ....................................................................... 2.21
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.34 → 2.37
F
4 wheel drive (4WD) ..............................................2.30 → 2.33
faults
operating faults ................................................5.45 → 5.49
filter .................................................................................... 4.11
air filter ......................................................................... 4.11
diesel filter ........................................................... 1.72, 4.11
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.11
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.43
fittings ....................................................................3.16 → 3.19
fog lights ............................................................................ 1.62
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.34
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.12 – 1.13
front seats
adjustment ....................................................... 1.11 → 1.13
fuel
advice on fuel economy ...................................2.15 → 2.19
filling ............................................................................. 1.68
grade ..................................................................... 1.67, 6.6
fuel economy .........................................................2.15 → 2.19
fuel filler cap ...................................................................... 1.67
fuel grade........................................................................... 1.67
fuel priming bulb ................................................................ 1.72
fuel tank .................................................................1.67 → 1.72fuel tank capacity ............................................................... 1.67
fuses ......................................................................5.28 → 5.35
G
gear lever........................................................................... 2.29
glove box ........................................................................... 3.18
grab handle........................................................................ 3.13
H
handbrake.......................................................................... 2.29
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.29
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.59 – 1.60
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.63 – 1.64
headlight flashers ................................................... 1.59 – 1.60
headrest.................................................................... 1.11, 3.15
heating and air conditioning system ..........................3.2 → 3.7
heating system ..........................................................3.2 → 3.7
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.34 → 2.37
horn ........................................................................ 1.59 – 1.60
hubcap tool .......................................................................... 5.2
I
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicator lights.................................................................... 5.23
indicators ....................................................... 1.59 – 1.60, 5.16
indicators:
direction indicators ............................................ 1.59 – 1.60
instrument panel ...........................................1.42 → 1.50, 1.50
interior trim
maintenance ..................................................... 4.18 – 4.19
J
jack .................................................................. 5.2, 5.10 – 5.11
K
keys ............................................................................ 1.2 – 1.3