2016 DACIA SANDERO STEPWAY starting the engine

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1.2
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Clés / télécommande à radiofréquence: généralité\
s (B90 - L90 - F90 - U90 - R90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Keys/radio frequency remote control: general information
KEYS, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information (1/2)
Radio frequency remote
control

B
2 Locking the doors and tailgate. 3
Unlocking th e doors and tailgate.
4


Coded
key for ignition switch, driv-
er’s door and fuel filler cap.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the keys inside when
leaving a child (or animal)
in the car, even for a short period.
The reason for this is that the child
may endanger himself or others by
starting the engine, activating equip-
ment such as the window winders
for example, or locking the doors.
Risk of serious injury.Key A
1 Coded key for ignition switch,
doors and fuel filler cap.
Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in
hot, cold or humid areas.
BA
3
2
4
1
The key must not be used
for any function other than
those described in the
handbook (removing the
cap from a bottle, etc.).

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locking the doors .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Ouverture et fermeture des portes (B90 - Dacia)
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Opening and closing the doors
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening the doors manually
from the outside
With the doors unlocked (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1).
Front: Place your hand behind handle
1
and pull it towards you..
Rear (manual opening) : lift unlocking
button

2
from the inside and move the
door handle.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Front: pull handle 3 .
Rear: from the inside, lift unlocking
button
2 and pull door handle
3
.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
If you have left the lights on after switch-
ing off the ignition, a warning buzzer will
sound when a front door is opened (to
prevent the battery from discharging,
etc.).
1
2
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
3
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.

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Réservoir carburant (B90 - Dacia)
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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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Sommaire 2 (B90 - Dacia)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in, Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting, Stopping the engine
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Special features of petrol versions
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2.4
Special features of diesel versions
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2.5
Recommendations: anti-pollution, fuel economy and driving
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2.6
Environment
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2.9
Gear lever
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2.10
Handbrake, Power-assisted steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Driver correction devices and aids
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2.12
Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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2.14

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Rodage / Contacteur de démarrage (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Running in, Ignition switch
RUNNING IN, IGNITION SWITCH
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.
You may only expect top performance
from your vehicle after approximately
1,800 miles (3,000 km).
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for the
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 per-
formance after approximately 3,600
miles (6,000 km).
Do not accelerate hard while the engine
is still cold and do not let the engine
over-rev.
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for the
vehicle.
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:
–

p
etrol version: the engine may be
started.
–

d
iesel 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.

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Démarrage, Arrêt du moteur (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Vehicle equipped with an automatic
gearbox
Before starting, move the lever to posi-
tion N or P.
Refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold
–

A
ctivate the starter without de-
pressing the accelerator.
–

R
elease the key as soon as the
engine starts.ÉDiesel injection
T

urn the ignition key to ignition “On” po-
sition M, and hold this position until the
preheating warning light goes out.
Move the key to “Start” position D with-
out accelerating. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to “Stop” position St.
Starting the engine
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below –20°C): so that it is easier to
start the engine, switch on the ignition
for several seconds before starting the
engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is not
activated. Refer to the information on
the “Engine immobiliser” in Section 1.
Starting/stopping the engine
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Never leave your vehicle with the key or remote control inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
The reason for this is that the child may endanger himself or others by starting the engine, activating equipment such
as the window winders for example, or locking the doors.
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo,
power assisted steering and passive safety equipment such as air bags wi\
ll no longer operate.
The steering is locked when the key is removed.

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Particularités des versions essence (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 -\
R90 Ph2 - H79 - Dacia)
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Special features of petrol versions
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions:
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driving
for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
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using leaded petrol;
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sing oil or fuel additives which are
not approved by the manufacturer.
Or operating faults such as:
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faulty
ignition system, running out of
fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
–

loss of power
,
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat, reducing its efficiency which
may irreparably damage it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle. If you notice any of the above operating
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by reg-
ularly taking your vehicle to your ap-
proved dealer at the intervals speci-
fied in your Maintenance Service
Document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con-
verter,
do not keep trying to start the
engine (using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle) without
having identified and corrected the
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
continue to try and start the engine, but
contact an approved dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with a hot exhaust system.

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Particularités des versions diesel (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - \
R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Special features of diesel versions
SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-
tion pump which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the tank has been completely
drained, the system must be reprimed
after the tank is refilled: see information
on the “Fuel tank” in Section 1 before
restarting the engine.Precautions to be taken in winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
–

ensure
that the battery is always fully
charged,
–

a
lways keep the diesel tank rela-
tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with a hot exhaust system.