Renault Sandero (2012 year). Manual — part 5

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

environment . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

2.9

ENG_UD22333_10

Environnement (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - H79 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

Environment

ENVIRONMENT

Emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (e.g. 140 g/km, equivalent to

5.3 l/100 km for a diesel vehicle).

Our vehicles are also equipped with a

particle filter system including a cata-

lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and

an active carbon filter (the latter pre-

vents vapour from the fuel tank being

released into the open air).
For certain diesel vehicles, this system

also has a particle filter to reduce the

volume of soot particles emitted.

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too.

– Worn parts replaced in the course

of routine vehicle maintenance (bat-

tery, oil filter, air filter, batteries, etc.)

and oil containers (empty or filled

with used oil) must be disposed of

through specialist organisations.

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved

centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

Recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and

95% recoverable.
To achieve these objectives, many of

the vehicle components have been de-

signed to enable them to be recycled.

The materials and structures have

been carefully designed to allow these

components to be easily removed and

reprocessed by specialist companies.

In order to preserve raw material re-

sources, this vehicle incorporates nu-

merous parts made from recycled plas-

tics or renewable materials (vegetable

or animal-derived materials such as

cotton or wool).

Your vehicle has been designed with

respect for the

environment in mind for

its entire service life: during production,

use and at the end of its life.

This commitment is illustrated by the

Dacia eco² group signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

an industrial site which uses a progress

policy to reduce environmental impacts

on rivers and natural areas (reduc-

tion of water and energy consumption,

visual and noise pollution, atmospheric

emissions and waste water, sorting and

reusing waste).

gear lever. . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

reverse gear

selecting . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

2.10

ENG_UD18240_5

Levier de vitesses (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

Gear lever

GEAR LEVER

To select reverse gear

(vehicle stationary)
Vehicle with manual gearbox
Move the lever to neutral, then follow

the gate shown on knob 1.
Vehicle with automatic gearbox
Refer to the information on the

“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing light will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected (igni-

tion on).

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing 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.

1

power-assisted steering. . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

power-assisted steering. . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

handbrake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

2.11

ENG_UD18241_6

Frein à main / Direction assistée (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

Handbrake

To release
Pull lever 1 up slightly, press button 2

and then lower the lever to the floor.

Handbrake/Power-assisted steering

HANDBRAKE, POWER-ASSISTED STEERING

To apply
Pull lever 1 upwards and make sure the

vehicle is immobilised.

Depending on the gradient

and/or vehicle load, it may

be necessary when station-

ary to apply the brake by

at least a further two notches and

engage a gear (1

st

or reverse gear).

Never switch off the igni-

tion when travelling down-

hill, and avoid doing so in

normal driving (assistance

is not provided).

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

1

2

Power-assisted steering

With the engine running, do not leave

the steering wheel at full lock while sta-

tionary as this may damage the power-

assisted steering pump.
With the engine switched off, or if there

is a system fault, it is still possible to

turn the steering wheel. The force re-

quired will be greater.

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

anti-lock braking system: ABS . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

2.12

ENG_UD18242_8

Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

ABS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle's physical perform-

ance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still

essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

Driver correction devices/aids

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS

(1/2)

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– the ABS (anti-lock braking

system);

– emergency brake assist.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver.

They do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

In an emergency, apply

firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

emergency brake assist. . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

2.13

ENG_UD18242_8

Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS

(2/2)

Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

Operating faults

– Warning light

x

lights up on the

instrument panel: the ABS is deacti-

vated.

Braking safety is still guaranteed.

–

x

and

D

are lit on the in-

strument panel,

this indicates a

fault in the braking system.

In both cases, consult an approved

Dealer.

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is

dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

automatic gearbox (use) . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

changing gear . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

automatic gearbox selector lever. . ..(up to the end of the DU)

2.14

ENG_UD22554_10

Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

Automatic gearbox

Selector lever 1

P: park
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
3: displays gear engaged in manual

mode.

Operation

With the gear lever in position

P or N,

switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move

the lever out of position

P.

Only engage D or R when the vehi-

cle is stopped, with your foot on the

brake and the accelerator pedal re-

leased.
You must apply the brake before

pressing the unlocking button 2 to

move out of position P.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(1/3)

2

1

Driving in automatic mode

Move lever 1 to position D.
In the majority of traffic conditions, you

will not have to touch the gear selector

lever again: the gear will be changed

automatically at the right time and at

the most suitable engine speed be-

cause the automatic system takes into

account the vehicle load and road con-

tour and adjusts itself to the particular

driving style you have chosen.

Economical driving
When driving, leave the lever in posi-

tion

D, keeping the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed to ensure automatic

gear changes at comparatively low

engine speeds.

Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly

and fully (so that it goes beyond the

kickdown point).

This will enable you to change down

to the optimum gear within the

engine range.

3

For safety reasons, do not

switch off the ignition before

the vehicle has come to a

complete standstill.

2.15

ENG_UD22554_10

Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(2/3)

1

4

Driving in manual mode

With selector lever 1 in position D,

move the lever to the left.

Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you

to change gears manually:
– To move down through the gears,

push the lever backwards;

– to move up through the gears, push

the lever forwards.

The gear selected is displayed on the

instrument panel.

5

Special circumstances

–

Snow position: if you are driving on

ground where you are likely to skid

(snow, mud, etc.), press switch 4

and operating tell-tale 5 will come

on.

Once these special driving con-

ditions no longer apply, exit this

function by pressing switch 4

again. Operating tell-tale light 5

goes out.

Special cases
In certain driving conditions (e.g.: to

protect the engine) the “automated

system” may change the gear automat-

ically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-

vres, a gear change may be refused by

the automatic system: in this case the

gear display flashes for a few seconds

as a warning.

2.16

ENG_UD22554_10

Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_2

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.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(3/3)

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing 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 ap-

proved Dealer.

2

6

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, press recess 6,

visible on the gear lever gaiter, and the

unlocking button 2.

–

If the road contour and bends in

the road do not allow you to stay in

automatic mode (e.g.: in mountain-

ous areas), it is recommended that

you switch to manual mode.

This will prevent the automatic gear-

box from changing gears repeatedly

when climbing, and permit engine

braking on long descents.

–

In cold weather, start the engine

and wait a few seconds before

moving the selector lever from posi-

tion

P or N and engaging it in D or R

to prevent the engine stalling.

–

Vehicles not fitted with traction

control: on a slippery surface or

surface with a low level of adhesion,

change to manual mode and select

second gear (or even third) before

starting the engine to avoid wheel-

spin when accelerating.

In very cold weather, the system

may prevent the gears from being

shifted in manual mode until the

gearbox reaches the right tempera-

ture.

For safety reasons, do not

switch off the ignition before

the vehicle has come to a

complete standstill.

air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

heating system . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

heating and air conditioning system . .(up to the end of the DU)

3.2

ENG_UD18244_9

Aérateurs, sorties air (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

Air vents, air outlets

AIR VENTS, air outlets

(1/2)

6 Right-hand side window demister

vent

7 Right-hand side air vent

8 Front passenger footwell heater

outlets

9 Rear passenger footwell heater

outlets (depending on the vehicle)

1 Left-hand side air vent

2 Left-hand side window demister

vent

3 Windscreen demisting vents

4 Centre air vents

5 Control panel

4

5

1

2

3

7

6

8

8

9

9

3.3

ENG_UD18244_9

Aérateurs, sorties air (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

AIR VENTS, air outlets

(2/2)

Centre and side air vents

Air flow
To open air vent 10 or 12, press on the

air vent (point 11) until it is open as far

as required.

Direction
To direct the air flow, swivel air vent 10

or 12.

11

10

10

12

Do not add anything to the

vehicle’s ventilation circuit

(for example, to remove

bad odours).

There is a risk of damage or of

fire.

To remove bad odours from your ve-

hicles, only use the systems designed

for this purpose. Consult an approved

Dealer.

air conditioning . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

heating and air conditioning system . .(up to the end of the DU)

heating system . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

air conditioning . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

temperature regulation . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

3.4

ENG_UD25116_1

Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING

(1/2)

Air conditioning controls

(depending on vehicle)
Button B switches the air conditioning

on or off.
The system

cannot be switched on if

control C is set to 0.

Using the air conditioning system ena-

bles you to:
– lower the internal passenger com-

partment temperature, especially in

hot weather, when driving in traffic or

when the vehicle has been parked in

the sun;

– reduce the humidity of the air blown

into the passenger compartment (re-

moval of condensation).

Fuel consumption increases when the

air conditioning system is being used

(switch it off when it is not required).

Note: The air conditioning may be used

in all conditions but does not operate

when the external temperature is low.
– Button B not activated (warning

light off).
The air conditioning is not operating.

The heating and ventilation controls

are the same as a vehicle without air

conditioning.

– Button B activated (warning light

on).
The air conditioning is operating.

C

B

3.5

ENG_UD25116_1

Chauffage - Ventilation - Air conditionné (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING

(2/2)

In very hot weather or when the vehicle

has been parked in the sun, open the

doors for a few moments to let the hot

air escape before starting the engine.
Use the passenger compartment isola-

tion function to lower the temperature

as quickly as possible to the required

comfort level. Switch off the air recircu-

lation function once a comfortable level

has been reached.

When the air conditioning system is op-

erating, all windows must be closed for

maximum efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, contact an

approved dealer.

If no cold air is produced

Check that the controls are set correctly

and that the fuses are sound. If they are

not, switch off the heating and air condi-

tioning system (warning light integrated

into button B) and contact an author-

ised dealer.

Adjusting the air temperature.

Move control F to obtain the desired

temperature. The further the control is

in the red, the more the temperature will

be increased.

Do not open the refrigerant

fluid circuit. The fluid may

damage eyes or skin.

B

F

heating system . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

3.6

ENG_UD25103_1

air conditionné manuel (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

Manual air conditioning

MANuAL AIR CONDITIONING

(1/3)

Distribution of air in the

passenger compartment

Turn control A.

W

Close the dashboard vents

for more effective demisting.

All the air is then directed to the wind-

screen and front side window demister

outlets.

i

The air flow is distributed be-

tween all the air vents, the

front side window demisting vents, the

windscreen demisting vents and the

footwells.

F

The air flow is directed mainly

towards the footwells.

Controls

A Adjusting the distribution of air in the

passenger compartment.

B Air conditioning button (depending

on vehicle).

C Adjusting the ventilation speed.
D Air recirculation and isolation of the

passenger compartment.

E Heated rear screen and demister

and heated door mirror button (de-

pending on vehicle).

F Adjusting the air temperature.

Information and advice for use:
Please see the information on “Air con-

ditioning: information and advice on

use”.

F

A

B

C D

E

demisting

rear screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(current page)

rear screen

demisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

3.7

ENG_UD25103_1

air conditionné manuel (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

MANuAL AIR CONDITIONING

(2/3)

G

The air flow is directed towards

the dashboard vents and the

footwells.

J

All the air flow is directed to the

dashboard vents.

This selection is not appropriate if all

the air vents are closed.

Rear screen de-icing/

demisting

With the engine running, press

button E, the operating warning light for

the button will come on.
This function permits rapid demisting/

de-icing of the rear screen and de-icing

of the door mirrors (on equipped vehi-

cles).
To exit this function, press button E

again.
Demisting automatically stops by de-

fault.

y

Adjusting the

ventilation speed

Turn control C from 0 to 4.
The passenger compartment is ven-

tilated by blown air. The blower deter-

mines how much air enters but vehicle

speed has a slight effect on this.
The further the control is positioned to

the right, the greater the amount of air

blown into the passenger compartment.

E

C

3.8

ENG_UD25103_1

air conditionné manuel (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

MANuAL AIR CONDITIONING

(3/3)

Air recirculation operation

(isolation of the passenger

compartment)

(depending on vehicle)
Turn control D towards air recirculation

symbol

â

.

In these conditions air is taken from the

passenger compartment and is recircu-

lated, with no air being taken from out-

side the vehicle.

Air recirculation is for:
– isolating the vehicle from the exter-

nal atmosphere (driving in polluted

areas, etc.);

– bringing the passenger compartment

to the desired temperature as quickly

as possible.

Prolonged use of this position (iso-

lation mode) may mist up the win-

dows slightly or cause odours due

to the air not being renewed.

It is therefore advisable to return to

normal operation (external air) by

pressing control D when you have

passed through the polluted area.

D

air conditioning . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

heating system . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

heating and air conditioning system . .(up to the end of the DU)

ventilation

heating and air conditioning system (up to the end of the DU)

air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

3.9

ENG_UD18246_14

Air conditionné : informations et conseils utilisation (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - H79 - Dacia)

ENG_NU_817-9_B90_Dacia_3

Air conditioning: information and advice on use

AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use

Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase

in fuel consumption (especially

when driving in town) when the air

conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air condition-

ing with no automatic mode, switch

off the system when it is not re-

quired.
Advice for reducing consumption

and helping to preserve the envi-

ronment
Drive with the air vents open and

the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in

the sun, open the doors for a few

moments to let the hot air escape

before starting the engine.

Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-

proved dealer in the event of an op-

erating fault.
–

Reduction in de-icing, demist-

ing or air conditioning per-

formance.

This may be caused by the pas-

senger compartment filter car-

tridge becoming clogged.

–

No cold air is being produced.

Check that the controls are set

correctly and that the fuses are

sound. Otherwise, switch off the

system.

Do not open the refriger-

ant fluid circuit. The fluid

may damage eyes or skin.

Presence of water under the ve-

hicle. After prolonged use of the air

conditioning system, it is normal for

water to be present under the vehi-

cle. This is caused by condensation.

Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle for the in-

spection frequency.