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ENG_UD31012_2
Particularite des versions GPL (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (2/3)
Changing fuel while driving
You are recommended to use the fuel 
mode selection control C once the vehi-
cle is started.
To switch from petrol to LPG
Press control C. The vehicle will switch 
to LPG the next time the accelerator 
pedal is pressed. 
The LPG fuel level A   is activated. The 
yellow warning light  B  goes out and the 
green warning light  D  flashes quickly, 
then stops flashing to confirm that LPG 
has been selected.
To switch from LPG to petrol.
Release the accelerator pedal and 
press control C.
Petrol mode is indicated by the yellow 
warning light  B.
Automatic switch to petrol
The system automatically switches to 
petrol mode if there is no more LPG 
remaining in the tank. You will be in-
formed by:
–  the green D  and yellow B warning 
lights coming on;
–  a beep sounds.
Pressing control  C stops the beep from 
sounding and only the yellow warning 
light B  stays on. Operating fault
In the event of a fault which may affect 
the correct operation of the engine, the 
system automatically switches from 
LPG to petrol mode.
This is confirmed by:
–  the appearance of the yellow warn-
ing light  B;
–  slow flashing of the green warning  light D;
–  a beep sounds.
If the yellow warning light is 
on while the green warning 
light flashes slowly and a 
beep is heard, please take 
your vehicle to an authorised dealer 
for inspection.
DCB
A
C  
         
        
        
     
        
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Particularite des versions GPL (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (3/3)
If driving under severe 
conditions
If driving under severe conditions 
(heavily laden vehicle, high outside 
temperature, starting on a steep slope, 
etc), you are recommended to switch to 
petrol mode.
In the event of an accident
The main precautions to be taken are 
the same as with petrol vehicles:
–  apply the handbrake;
–  stop the engine (a safety device that  stops  LPG from entering the engine 
is automatically triggered);
–  switch off the ignition;
–  observe local regulations.
LPG has a very specific 
smell so you will be able to 
detect any leaks easily. If 
you smell gas in your vehi-
cle or immediately surrounding your 
vehicle:
–  switch to petrol mode immedi- ately and make sure there are no 
flames or sources of fire near the 
vehicle;
–  go to an authorised dealer.
Do not touch, hit or dis-
mantle any part of the LPG 
system components.  
         
        
        
     
        
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ENG_UD32518_3
levier de vitesses (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
Selecting reverse gear(vehicle stationary)
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer 
to the grid on the gear lever knob  1.
Vehicles with a sequential gear-
box: refer to the information under 
“Sequential gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing light(s) will come on as 
soon as reverse gear is selected (igni-
tion on).
GEAR LEVER
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 prevent any risk of accident, 
have your vehicle checked by an 
approved dealer.
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ENG_UD35136_3
Conseils de conduite, ECO conduite (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (1/4)
Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-
cordance with a standard regulatory 
method. Identical for all manufactur-
ers, this enables vehicles to be com-
pared with one another. Consumption 
in real time depends on vehicle usage 
conditions, the equipment fitted and the 
user’s driving style. To optimise fuel 
consumption, please refer to the follow-
ing advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have 
various functions which enable you to 
lower your fuel consumption:
–  the rev counter;
–  gear change indicator;
–  ECO mode activated by button 
ECO.
1
Gear change indicator  1Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-
timum consumption levels, a warning 
light on the instrument panel lets you 
know the best time to move up or down 
a gear:
Š move up a gear;
‰ move down a gear.  
         
        
        
     
        
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ENG_UD35136_3
Conseils de conduite, ECO conduite (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (2/4)
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function which opti-
mises fuel consumption. Depending 
on the vehicle, this acts on certain 
consumption elements (engine, se-
quential gearbox, etc.).
Activating the function
Press switch 3.
The  2 
 warning light comes on on 
the instrument panel to confirm activa-
tion.
While driving, it is possible to leave the 
ECO mode temporarily in order to im-
prove engine performance.
To do this, press the accelerator pedal 
firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you 
take pressure off the accelerator pedal. Disabling the  function
Press switch 3.
The 
2 
 light goes out on the in-
strument panel to confirm deactivation.
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Conseils de conduite, ECO conduite (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (3/4)
Driving advice, Eco-driving
Behaviour
–  Drive carefully for the first few miles 
until the engine reaches its normal 
operating temperature, rather than 
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
–  Speed is expensive.
–  Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive  with a light right foot.
–  Do not overrev the engine in the in- termediate gears.
  You should always use the highest  gear possible.
–  Avoid sudden acceleration.
–  Brake as little as possible. If you an-ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-
vance, you may then simply release 
the accelerator pedal.
–  Do not try to maintain the same  speed up a hill, accelerate no more 
than you would on the level. Keep 
your foot in the same position on the 
accelerator pedal.
–  Double declutching and accelerating  before switching off are unnecessary 
in modern vehicles.
–  Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through 
floods if the water is 
above the lower edge of 
the wheel rims.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only 
use mats suitable for the 
vehicle, attached with the 
pre-fitted components, and check 
the fitting regularly. Do not lay one 
mat on top of another.
There is a risk of wedging the 
pedals  
         
        
        
     
        
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Conseils de conduite, ECO conduite (X52 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (4/4)
Advice on use
–  Favour ECO mode.
–  Electricity is fuel; switch off all the 
electrical components which are 
not really needed.  However (safety 
first), keep your lights on when the 
visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
–  Use the air vents. Driving with the  windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h) 
will increase fuel consumption by 
4%.
–  Never fill the fuel tank right to the  brim to avoid overflow. – 
In vehicles fitted with air condi-
tioning,  it is normal to observe an 
increase in fuel consumption (es-
pecially in urban conditions) when 
it is used. For vehicles fitted with 
manual air conditioning, switch off 
the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption 
and therefore helping  to preserve 
the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the 
sun, open the doors for a few mo-
ments to let the hot air escape before 
starting the engine.
–  Do not leave an empty roof rack  fitted to the vehicle.
–  It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob- jects.
–  When towing a caravan, fit a wind  deflector and adjust it carefully.
–  Avoid using the car for door-to-door  calls (short journeys with long waits 
in between) because the engine 
never reaches its normal operating 
temperature.
Tyres
–  An underinflated tyre increases fuel 
consumption.
–  The use of non-recommended tyres  can increase fuel consumption.  
         
        
        
     
        
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ENG_UD34407_2
Conseils entretien et antipollution (X98 - X87 - X07 - Renault)
ENG_NU_993-5_X52_Dacia_2
MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE 
Your vehicle complies with criteria for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore been designed to facilitate future 
recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so 
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel 
consumption and initial settings, your 
vehicle also conforms to current anti-
pollution regulations. The manufac-
turer is actively striving to reduce pol-
lutant exhaust gas emissions and to 
save energy. But the fuel consumption 
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant 
exhaust gas emissions are also your 
responsibility. Ensure that it is main-
tained and used correctly.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that fai-
lure to respect antipollution regulations 
could lead to legal action being taken 
against the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing engine, fuel 
supply system and exhaust compo-
nents with parts other than those origi-
nally recommended by the manufactu-
rer may alter your vehicle so that it no 
longer complies with antipollution regu-
lations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and 
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in 
your maintenance schedule: they will 
have all the equipment necessary for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
– Spark plugs:
 for optimum condi-
tions of use, output and performance 
the specifications laid down by our 
Design Department must be strictly 
applied.
  If the spark plugs have to be changed,  use the make, type and gap specified 
for your vehicle’s engine. Contact an 
authorised dealer for this.
– Air filter: a choked element will reduce efficiency. It must be re-
placed.
–  Ignition and idle speed:  no adjust-
ment is needed.
Exhaust gas monitoring 
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will 
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-
stances may be released into the at-
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in-
strument panel will indicate if 
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is 
switched on and goes out when the 
engine is started.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult  an approved Dealer as soon as pos-
sible;
–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed  until the light stops flashing. Contact 
your approved dealer as soon as 
possible.