Renault Sandero (2012 year). Manual

lighting:

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

courtesy light ........................................(up to the end of the DU)

3.10

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Eclairage intérieur (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)

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Interior lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Courtesy light

Pressing switch 1 provides:
– continuous lighting;
– or temporary lighting by opening one

of the front doors, or by opening one

of the four doors, depending on the

vehicle. The light only goes out when

the doors are correctly closed;

– no lighting.

Automatic operation of interior

lighting (depending on the vehi-

cle)
– if the doors are unlocked using

the remote control, the lighting

is switched on for approximately

30 seconds.

– if a door is open (or not properly

closed), the lighting is switched

on for approximately 30 minutes.

– if all the doors are closed, the

lighting start to dim when the ig-

nition is switched on.

Map reading light

(depending on the vehicle)
Pressing switch 2 provides:
– continuous lighting;
– no lighting.

electric windows ...................................(up to the end of the DU)

3.11

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Lève-vitres (B90 - Dacia)

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Electric windows

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

(1/2)

Front electric windows

(depending on vehicle)
With the ignition on, press the bottom

of switch 1 or 2 to open the window or

press the top of switch 1 or 2 to close it.

Rear electric windows

(depending on vehicle)
With the ignition on, press switch 3

or 4 to open the window or raise

switch 3 or 4 to close it.

Locking and unlocking the

rear window controls

Press the top of switch 5 to lock the op-

eration of the rear electric windows or

on the bottom of switch 5 to unlock it.

Avoid resting any objects against a

half-open window: there is a risk that

the electric window winder could be

damaged.

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Lève-vitres (B90 - Dacia)

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS

(2/2)

Manual window winder

controls

Turn handle 6 to lower or raise the

window to the desired height.

Safety of rear occupants
The driver can inhibit opera-

tion of the rear electric win-

dows by pressing switch 5.

Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the

key or remote control inside and

never leave a child (or a pet) un-

supervised, even for a short while.

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. If any part of the body be-

comes trapped, reverse the direc-

tion of the window immediately by

pressing the relevant switch.
Risk of serious injury.

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

sun visor ...............................................(up to the end of the DU)

grab handle............................................................(current page)

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Pare-soleil - Poignée de maintien (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

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Sun visor/grab handle

SuN VISOR/GRAB HANDLE

Vanity mirror

(depending on the vehicle)
The passenger sun blind is fitted with

a courtesy mirror 6 on the passenger

side.

Grab handle 7

This offers support and can be held

when the vehicle is being driven.
Do not use it for getting into or out of

the vehicle.

Sun visor

Pivot sun visor 1 or 5 against the wind-

screen.
OR
Unclip the sun visor from its mount-

ing 3 or 4 and pivot it against the door

window.

Sun blind storage compartment 2
This can be used for storing motorway

tickets, cards, etc.

cigar lighter ...........................................(up to the end of the DU)

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

accessories socket ...............................(up to the end of the DU)

3.14

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Cendriers - Allume-cigares (B90 - Dacia)

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Ashtrays, Cigar lighter, Accessories socket

ASHTRAYS/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKET

Ashtray

It can be housed in either position 2

or 4.
Lift cover 3 to open.
Remove the ashtray to empty it.

Cigar lighter 1

With the ignition on, push in the cigar

lighter 1.
It will spring back with a click when it is

ready. Pull it out to use. After use, re-

place it without pushing it all the way in.
OR

Accessories socket 1

It is provided for connecting acces-

sories approved by our Technical

Department with a maximum power of

120 Watts (12 V).

If your vehicle is not fitted with a

cigar lighter and an ashtray, these

can be obtained from an approved

Dealer.

Connect accessories

with a maximum power of

120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.

storage compartments ..........................(up to the end of the DU)

storage compartment............................(up to the end of the DU)

glove box ...............................................................(current page)

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

3.15

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Rangements / Aménagement habitacles (B90 - Dacia)

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Passenger compartment storage space and fittings

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS

(1/2)

Passenger side glove box

Pull handle 1 to open it.

Storage compartment 2

(or passenger air bag location)

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

obstructing its use.

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

placed in the “open” storage

compartments in such a

way that they may fall onto passen-

gers during sudden turning, braking

or in the event of an accident.

This glove box can be used to store A4

format documents.
Inside the cover, there are two storage

spaces for pens and maps.

3.16

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Rangements / Aménagement habitacles (B90 - Dacia)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS

(2/2)

Centre console storage

compartment 3

(or radio location)

Front door storage

compartments 4

Front seat storage

compartments 5

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

obstructing its use.

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

placed in the “open” storage

compartments in such a

way that they may fall onto passen-

gers during sudden turning, braking

or in the event of an accident.

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

adjusting your driving position ..............(up to the end of the DU)

3.17

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Appuis-tête arrière (B90 - Dacia)

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Rear headrests

REAR HEADRESTS

The headrest is a safety

component. Ensure that it is

fitted and in the correct po-

sition: the top of your head

should be in line with the top of the

headrest.

Adjusting the height of the

headrests A

Press the tab on catch 1 on each of the

rods on headrest A and simultaneously

slide the headrest.

To remove the headrests A

Press the tabs on the catches 1 and 4

and remove the headrest.

Child headrest storage position B

(depending on the vehicle)
When the headrest is set at the

lowest position, this is for storage

only. It should not be in this position

when a seat is occupied.

To remove headrest B
Simultaneously press the tabs on

catches 2 and 3 on each of the head-

rest rods, then remove the headrest.

Position for using headrest B
Raise the headrest to the upper stop

to use it in the high position. Press the

tabs on the catches 2 and 3 and lower

the headrest completely.

To refit headrests A and B
Insert the rods into the holes, press the

tabs on both rods and lower the head-

rest.

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Banquette arrière (fonctionnalité) (B90 - Dacia)

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Rear bench seat: functions

REAR BENCH SEAT: functions

When moving the rear

bench seat, make sure the

anchorage points are clean

(they should be free from

grit, cloths, toys etc.).

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

Check that the rear seat

belts are positioned and

operating correctly each

time the rear bench seat is

moved.

– When returning the

seatback to its normal

position, make sure that

it is properly locked at the

top.

– If seat covers are fitted, make

sure these do not prevent the

seatback latch from locking in.

– When moving the bench seat,

ensure the seat belt unit buck-

les do not cross over and ensure

they are correctly repositioned

before folding down the seat

base.

Once the bench seat has been re-

turned to its normal position, check

that the seat belts are correctly po-

sitioned. The seat belts must be on

the seatback.

To reposition the seatback

Raise the seatbacks.
Check the seatbacks are correctly

locked in position.

To fold down the seatback

Remove the rear headrests (if fitted).
Lower handle 1.
Lower seatbacks 2 and 3.

tailgate ...................................................................(current page)

transporting objects

in the luggage compartment ............................(current page)

3.19

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Coffre à bagage / transport d’objets dans le coffre (B90 - Dacia)

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Electric central locking

The tailgate is locked and unlocked at

the same time as the doors.
To open, press button 2 and lift the tail-

gate.
To close, push the luggage compart-

ment lid downwards.

Luggage compartment/Transporting objects in the luggage compartment

LuGGAGE COMPARTMENT, TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LuGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Manual control

To open, insert the key in the lock and

turn it clockwise.
Remove the key and press button 1.

Lift the luggage compartment lid.

To close, push the luggage compart-

ment lid downwards. Insert the ignition

key in the lock and turn it anticlockwise.

Always position the heaviest items directly on the floor. Use the lashing points on the luggage compartment floor, if

these are fitted to the vehicle. The luggage should be loaded in such a way that no items will be thrown forward and

strike the occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten the rear seat belts, even if the seats are not occupied.

Transporting objects in the

luggage compartment

Always position the objects transported

so that the largest surface is against:
– The back of the rear bench seat, for

normal loading.

– The front seats for maximum loads.
Ensure that the load is evenly distrib-

uted over the largest possible loading

surface to prevent damage to the ve-

hicle.

roof bars ...............................................(up to the end of the DU)

roof rack

roof bars ..........................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Barres de toit (B90 - Dacia)

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Roof bars

ROOF BARS

Access to the mounting

points

(depending on the vehicle)
Open the doors. Behind seal 2 are

blanking bolts 1 which protect the

mounting bolt locations.
When fitting roof bars, replace the

blanking bolts with the mounting bolts

supplied with the roof bars.

Never remove blanking

bolts 1 without plugging the

holes afterwards.

Once they are secured on

to the vehicle, the mount-

ing bolts should never be

removed (risk of damag-

ing the vehicle). Only bolts supplied

originally with the roof bars should

be used to fit the roof bars onto the

vehicle.

For information on the range of

equipment adapted to your ve-

hicle, we advise you to consult

an approved Dealer. Refer to the

manufacturer’s instructions for in-

formation on how to fit and operate

the equipment.
Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

tion.
Maximum permissible load on

roof rack: refer to the information

on “Weights” in Section 6.

Roof bars 3

(depending on the vehicle)

Luggage can be transported on the roof

rack mounted on the roof bars.

rear parcel shelf ....................................(up to the end of the DU)

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

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Tablette arrière (B90 - Dacia)

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Removal

Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).

Rear parcel shelf

Do not place any objects,

especially heavy or hard

objects, on the parcel shelf.

These may pose a risk to

the vehicle occupants if the driver

has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-

cle is involved in an accident.

Lift rear parcel shelf 2 slightly and pull it

towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to

removal.

REAR PARCEL SHELF

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Sommaire 4 (B90 - Dacia)

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Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2

Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4

Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5

Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6

Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.7

Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

Power-assisted steering fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

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

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Capot moteur (B90 - Dacia)

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Bonnet

BONNET

(1/2)

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved Dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To unlock, raise the bonnet slightly and

release hook 2 by pushing tab 3 to the

left.

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet, release stay 4 from its

holder; for your safety,

always fix it in

location 5.

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet may accidentally

close.

4.3

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Capot moteur (B90 - Dacia)

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BONNET

(2/2)

Closing the bonnet

Before closing the bonnet, check to

make sure that nothing has been left in

the engine compartment.
To close the bonnet, replace stay 4

back into its holder 5, hold the bonnet in

the middle and lower it to 20 cm above

the closed position, then release it. It

will latch automatically under its own

weight.

Check that the bonnet is

properly closed and ensure

that nothing is obstruct-

ing the catch (gravel, cloth,

etc.).

Make sure nothing is left

in the engine compartment

(cloth, tools, etc.).
These may damage the

engine or cause a fire.

Renault Sandero (2012 year). Manual - part 6