Renault Duster (2016 year). Instruction — part 6

2.12

Fuel gauge warning light A
The warning lights A (4 green lights and

1 red light) indicate the level in the LPG

tank.
The red warning light indicates the fuel

tank.
The amount of LPG indicated is an in-

dicative value.
The red warning light indicates that

the tank is almost empty and that the

engine is operating using the fuel tank

(approximately 11 to 13 litres).

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS

(1/3)

LPG vehicles
These vehicles operate using petrol or

LPG.

They have two separate tanks.

What is LPG?
LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum

Gas.

It can be readily identified by its charac-

teristic smell.

An LPG installation on

a vehicle may lead to

changes to the vehicle’s

features, compared to

petrol versions. This may relate to

the number of seats, mass (usable

capacity) and towing capacity.
Contact an authorised dealer.

LPG/petrol fuel mode selection

control C
This enables the driver to switch from

one fuel to another.

Green warning light D
A lit warning light indicates that LPG

mode is active.
Rapid flashing of the warning light D

indicates that the system is waiting for

the necessary conditions to switch to

LPG mode.

Yellow warning light B
A lit warning light indicates that petrol

mode is active.

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.

A

D

C

B

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS

(2/3)

Changing fuel while driving

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 to

confirm that LPG has been selected,

then stops flashing when LPG mode is

active.

Pressing control C stops the beep from

sounding and only the yellow warning

light B stays on.

To switch from LPG to petrol.

Release the accelerator pedal and

press the 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.
Depending on the vehicle, under certain

conditions of use, the system may opt to

temporarily switch back to petrol mode

(the green warning light D flashes wi-

thout any beep sounding, for example,

during strong acceleration). Once the

suitable conditions are present once

again, it will automatically switch back

to LPG mode. After several unsuccess-

ful attempts, the system may decide to

remain in petrol mode for the current

driving session. A further attempt may

be made after the engine has been at a

complete stop for 1 minute.

D

C

B

A

C

2.14

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS

(3/3)

If driving under severe

conditions

If driving under severe conditions (hea-

vily laden vehicle, high outside tempe-

rature, starting on a steep slope, etc),

you are recommended to switch to

petrol mode.
At temperatures close to 0°C or less, it

is recommended to use ECO mode to

maximise the use of LPG. Please refer

to the information on “Driving advice,

Eco-driving” in Section 2.

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 immedia-

tely 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.

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 war-

ning light B;

– slow flashing of the green warning

light D;

– a beep sounds.

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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 the ECO

button.

Gear change indicator 1

To obtain optimum 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.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

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2.16

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

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ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. This acts on

certain consumption components, such

as the engine.

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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2.17

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(3/5)

– 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.
On versions with an automatic gear-

box, it is preferable to keep the gear

lever in position D.

Vehicles with 4x4 (4WD) trans-

mission

On flat, level ground, with the vehi-

cle unladen, you are recommended

to start in second gear.

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.

Driving problems
On the driver’s side, only

use mats specially adapted

for the vehicle and attached

to prefitted devices. Check regularly

to make sure they are secure. Do

not overlay several mats.
Risk of pedals jamming.

2.18

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(4/5)

Your vehicle has a greater

ground clearance than an

ordinary passenger vehicle.

This gives it a higher centre

of gravity, making it more suscep-

tible to rolling during sudden or ag-

gressive manoeuvres, or when cor-

nering at high speeds.

Take extra care when the vehicle is

loaded (in particular when the load

is on the roof).

Ensure that all passengers are wea-

ring their seat belts.

A label A affixed to the sun visor re-

minds you of this.

A

Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.19

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(5/5)

– 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.

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.

2.20

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 of the parts on your vehicle have

been designed to be recycled later.
These parts are easily removable in

order to be collected and reprocessed

in recycling networks.
Furthermore, by virtue of its design,

moderate fuel consumption and initial

settings, your vehicle also conforms

to current anti-pollution regulations.

The manufacturer is actively striving

to reduce pollutant exhaust gas emis-

sions and to save energy. However,

the fuel consumption of your vehicle

and the level of pollutant exhaust gas

emissions are also your responsibility.

Ensure that it is maintained and used

correctly.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that fail-

ure to respect anti-pollution 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 manufac-

turer may alter your vehicle so that it

no longer complies with anti-pollution

regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an authorised 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

– Air filter, fuel filter: a choked ele-

ment will reduce efficiency. It must

be replaced.

– Idle speed: no adjustment 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.

Ä

This 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 possi-

ble;

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

an authorised dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

2.21

ENVIRONMENT

Emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (eg. 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 (vehi-

cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter-

ies, 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 of

the manufacturer eco² signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

a factory which complies with a policy

to reduce the environmental impact

on the surrounding areas (reduction of

water and energy consumption, visual

and noise pollution, atmospheric emis-

sions and waste water; sorting and re-

using waste).

2.22

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(1/7)

When fitted to the vehicle, this system

notifies the driver if one or more tyres

lose pressure.

A

System identification

There are two tyre pressure loss warn-

ing systems:
– System A: can be seen on the

label A in the vehicle. To verify its

presence, open the driver’s door.

– System B: can be seen on the

label A in the vehicle.

A

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(2/7)

SYSTEM A

Operating principle
This system detects a loss of pressure

in one of the tyres by measuring the

wheel speed while driving.

Warning light



1 comes on to

alert the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure (deflated wheel, punc-

tured tyre, etc.).

Operating conditions
The system has to be reset with an in-

flation pressure equal to that written

on the tyre inflation pressure label.

Otherwise it risks not giving a reliable

warning in the event of a significant loss

of pressure. Please refer to the informa-

tion on “Tyre pressures” in Section 4.
In the following situations, the system

risk coming into action late or not func-

tioning correctly:
– system not reset after reinflation or

any operation on the wheels;

– system badly reset: different inflation

pressures from the recommended

pressures;

– significant change in load or distribu-

tion of load on one side of the vehi-

cle;

– sporty driving with strong accelera-

tion;

– driving on snowy or slippery surface;

– driving with snow chains;

– fitting a single new tyre;

– use of tyres not approved by the net-

work.

– ...

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This function is an additio-

nal driving aid.
However, the function does

not take the place of the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vi-

gilance or the responsibility of the

driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including

the emergency spare wheel, once a

month.

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(3/7)

SYSTEM A (cntd.)

Resetting the standard level for the

tyre pressures
This should be done:
– after each reinflation or readjustment

of the pressure of one of the tyres;

– when the standard tyre pressure

needs to be changed to adapt to

usage conditions (empty, carrying a

load, motorway driving, etc.);

– after changing a wheel;
– after using the tyre inflation kit;
– after changing wheels around.
It should always be done after checking

the tyre pressure of all four tyres when

cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the

current usage of the vehicle (empty,

carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).

Display
Inflate tyres and SEt tP

The warning light



comes on (not

flashing).
This indicates that at least one tyre is

flat or punctured.
In the event of a flat tyre, inflate the rel-

evant tyre.
In the event of a puncture, change the

tyre or consult an authorised dealer.
Check and readjust the pressure of the

four tyres when cold, and launch the

reset of the tyre pressure reference

value.

Warning light



goes out after

launching the reinitialisation of the tyre

pressure reference value.

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Resetting procedure

With the ignition on:

– repeatedly press the button 3 to

select the “SEt tP” function on the

display 2;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

the button 3 to start initialisation. The

flashing, lasting around five seconds,

followed by a constant display of the

message «SEt tP" indicates that the

reset request for the tyre pressure

reference value has been taken into

account.

Reinitialisation is carried out after a few

minutes’ driving.

The sudden loss of pressure in a

tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-

tected by the system.

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(4/7)

SYSTEM A (cntd.)

Relaunch SEt tP

Warning light



flashes for several

seconds, then stays on.
It indicates that the request to reset the

reference tyre pressure value must be

relaunched.
System unavailable

Warning light



flashes for several

seconds, then stays on.
Indicates that the vehicle is fitted with

an emergency spare wheel which is

smaller than the other four and is fitted

to the vehicle.
System to be checked

The warning light



flashes for

several seconds, then stays on, along

with the orange warning light

Ò

.

They indicate a system fault. Please

consult an authorised dealer.

Readjustment of tyre pressures
The tyre pressures must be adjusted

when cold (please refer to the label lo-

cated on the edge of the driver’s door).
If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the recom-

mended pressures should be increased

by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
After each reinflation or readjustment of

the tyre pressure, launch the reinitiali-

sation of the tyre pressure reference

value.

Replacing wheels/tyres
Only use equipment approved by the

brand network, or the system risks

being activated late or not operating

correctly. Please see the information on

“Tyres” in Section 5.

After each change of wheel/tyre, rea-

djust the tyre pressure and launch the

reset of the tyre pressure reference

value.

Emergency spare wheel
If fitted on the vehicle, readjust the tyre

pressure and launch the reinitialisation

of the tyre pressure reference value.

Inflation kit
Only use equipment approved by the

brand network, or the system risks

being activated late or not operating

correctly. Please refer to “Tyre inflation

kit” in Section 5.
After using the tyre inflation kit, readjust

the tyre pressure and launch the reini-

tialisation of the tyre pressure reference

value.

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(5/7)

SYSTEM B

Operating principle
Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure while driving.

Warning light



1 comes on to

alert the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure (deflated wheel, punc-

tured tyre, etc.).

Resetting the standard level for the

tyre pressures
This should be performed:
– when the standard tyre pressure

needs to be changed to adapt to

usage conditions (empty, carrying a

load, motorway driving, etc.);

– after changing wheels around;
– after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking

the tyre pressure of all four tyres when

cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the

current usage of the vehicle (empty,

carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid.

However, the function does

not take the place of the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vig-

ilance or the responsibility of the

driver.

Check the tyre pressures, including

the emergency spare wheel, once a

month.

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2.27

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(6/7)

Note:
The standard tyre pressure cannot be

less than that recommended and indi-

cated on the door frame.

Display
Check tyre pressure

The warning light



comes on (not

flashing).
This indicates that at least one tyre is

flat.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the

pressures of the four wheels when cold.

The warning light



goes off after a

few minutes’ driving.

Puncture

The warning light



and the red

warning light

Ò

come on steady,

together with a beep.
They indicate that at least one wheel

is punctured or severely underinflated.

Replace it or contact an authorised

dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre

pressure if the wheel is deflated.

SYSTEM B (cntd.)

Resetting procedure

With the ignition on:

– repeatedly press the button 3 to

select the “SEt tP” function on the

display 2 ;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

the button 3 to start initialisation. The

flashing, lasting around five seconds,

followed by a constant display of the

message «SEt tP" indicates that the

reset request for the tyre pressure

reference value has been taken into

account.

Reinitialisation is carried out after a few

minutes’ driving.

The sudden loss of pressure in a

tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-

tected by the system.

The red warning light

Ò

requires you to stop imme-

diately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

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