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ENG_UD34502_2
Levier de vitesses, Frein à main (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
Handbrake
To release
Pull lever 2 up slightly, press button 3
and then lower the lever to the floor.
The red warning light on the instrument
panel will come on if you are driving
with an incorrectly released handbrake.
To apply
Pull lever 2 upwards and make sure the
vehicle is immobilised.
An impact to the underside
of the vehicle (eg. striking
a post, raised kerb or other
street furniture) may result
in damage to the vehicle (eg. defor-
mation of an axle).
To prevent any risk of accident,
have your vehicle checked by an
approved dealer.
GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE
When stationary, and de-
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be nec-
essary to pull up the hand-
brake at least two extra notches and
engage a gear (1
st or reverse gear)
for vehicles with a manual gearbox
or position P for vehicles with an au-
tomatic gearbox.
When driving, make sure
the handbrake is com-
pletely released.
Risk of overheating.
1
2
3
Gear lever
Selecting reverse gear
(vehicle stationary)
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer
to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gear-
box: refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on.
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Boîte de vitesses automatique (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_2
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (4/4)
Parking the vehicle
When 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.
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,
simultaneously press recess 7 and the
unlocking button 2.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: stri-
king 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 appro-
ved Dealer.
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
2
7
Depending on the vehicle, unclip the
base of the lever, then insert a tool
(rigid rod) into the slot 8 and simulta-
neously press the button 2 in order to
unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
8
2
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Sommaire 3 (H79 Ph2 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
Section 3: Your comfort
Air vents, air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Air conditioning: information and advice on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11
Sun visor/grab handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
Ashtrays, Cigarette lighter, Accessories socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Rear headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Passenger compartment storage space and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Rear bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Luggage compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23
Transporting objects in the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
Transporting objects: towing, towing equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26
Rear parcel shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27
Roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28
Multimedia equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29
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ENG_UD39257_3
Rangements / aménagements habitacle (H79 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
This glove box can be used to store A4
format documents.
Inside the cover, a section 8 has been
provided for pens, maps, etc.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (3/4)
Passenger side glove box
Pull handle 7 to open it.
Precautions during use
Cover A in the bottom of the glove
box protects a socket reserved ex-
clusively for operations by the ap-
proved dealer network
You should therefore avoid keeping
liquids in this compartment (there is
a risk of liquid leaking and getting
into this socket).
Nothing should be placed on the floor area in front of the driver as such
objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obs-
tructing its use.
A
7
8
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ENG_UD39324_3
Banquette arrière (H79 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
Lower the rear headrests completely
(refer to the information on the “Rear
headrests” in Section 3).
Lower handle(s) 3.
Lower the seatback B or C.Depending on the vehicle, the seat A
and the seatback B or C may be folded
away to allow bulky objects to be car-
ried.
To fold the back B or C
Ensure that the front seats are far
enough forward.
Insert buckles 1 into housings 2 before
moving the seatback(s).
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
REAR BENCH SEAT (1/3)
When moving the rear
bench seat, ensure that
nothing obstructs the an-
chorage points (part of the
body, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
B
C3
1
2
A
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.
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ENG_UD39324_3
Banquette arrière (H79 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
REAR BENCH SEAT (2/3)
When refitting the seat-
back, make sure it is cor-
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
To reposition the seat back B or C
Lift the seatback(s).
Check the seatbacks are correctly
locked in position.
Refit the rear headrests (refer to the
information on the “Rear headrests” in
Section 3).
To fold away the seat base
Tilt the seat base A against the front
seats.
To fold the back B or C
Press the tab and lift the headrest to
remove it.
Proceed as described above.
A
B
C
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Banquette arrière (H79 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
REAR BENCH SEAT (3/3)
To reposition the seat A in place
Fasten all of the rear seat belts before
refitting the seat base (refer to the in-
formation on the “Rear seat belts” in
Section 1).
Push down the seat base until it comes
into contact with the seatback(s).
Check that the seat belt stalks 5 are po-
sitioned correctly when refitting the seat
base: to do this, pull the straps 4 so that
all the seat belt stalks 5 are on top of
the folded down seat base.Unbuckle all of the rear seat belts and
position them correctly (refer to the in-
formation on the “Rear seat belts” in
Section 1).
Check that the four Isofix mounting
rings are on top of the seat base after it
is folded down; refer to the information
on “Child safety: Mounting a child seat”
in section 1.
When moving the rear
bench seat, ensure that
nothing obstructs the an-
chorage points (part of the
body, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.
5
5
4
4
4
A
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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (H79 - Dacia) ENG_NU_1079-6_H79Ph2_Dacia_3
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE BOOT (1/2)
Always position the objects trans-
ported so that the largest surface is
against:
– the rear bench seatbacks, for
normal loads (eg: A);
– the front seats when the rear seats
are folded down. Refer to the infor-
mation on the “Rear bench seat:
functions” in this section (eg: B).
Always position the heaviest items di-
rectly on the floor.
Always place objects being trans-
ported so that the heaviest items are
resting against the back of the rear
bench seat.
Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not oc-
cupied.
A
B