Renault Duster (2016 year). Instruction - part 1

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KEYS, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information 

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Radio frequency remote 

control B or C

2  Locks all the opening elements.
3  Unlocks all the opening elements.

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient 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 temperature inside 

the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Key A

1  Coded key for ignition switch, doors 

and fuel filler cap.

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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2

5

C

4  Coded key for ignition switch, driv-

er’s door and fuel filler cap.

5  Remote engine start-up.

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2

3

4

A

B

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The remote control unit 

operating range

This varies according to the environ-

ment. It is therefore important when 

handling the remote control to ensure 

that you do not lock or unlock the ve-

hicle by inadvertently pressing the but-

tons.

Interference

The presence of certain objects (metal 

objects, mobile telephones, or an area 

with strong electromagnetic radiation, 

etc.) close to the key may create inter-

ference and affect the operation of the 

system.

KEYS, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information 

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Replacement and additional keys 

or remote controls
If you lose your remote control key 

or require another, you can obtain 

one from an approved dealer.

If a remote control or key is re-

placed, it will be necessary to take 

the vehicle and all of its remote 

control keys to an authorised 

dealer to reset them.

You may use up to four remote con-

trol keys per vehicle.

Remote control key failure
Make sure that the correct battery 

type is being used, and that the 

battery is in good condition and in-

serted correctly. These batteries 

have a service life of approximately 

two years.

Refer to the information on “Radio 

frequency remote control: Batteries” 

in Section 5.

Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in 

hot, cold or humid areas. 

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: use

Locking the doors

Press locking button 1.
The hazard warning lights and side in-

dicator lights flash twice to indicate 

that the doors have locked.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not 

properly shut, the doors and tailgate 

lock then quickly unlock and the hazard 

warning lights and side indicator lights 

do not flash.

Unlocking the doors

Press unlocking button 2.
The hazard warning lights and side in-

dicator lights flash once to indicate that 

the doors have unlocked.

The key must not be used for any 

function other than those described 

in the handbook (removing the cap 

from a bottle, etc.).

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.

If the vehicle has been unlocked 

but neither the doors or tailgate are 

open, it locks again automatically 

after two minutes.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS 

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Manual locking

From the outside
Unlock the doors using the remote con-

trol (refer to information on the “Radio 

frequency remote control: use” in 

Section 1) or using the key in one of the 

door locks.
Depending on the vehicle, the key locks 

and unlocks the driver’s door or all four 

doors.
From the inside

(depending on vehicle)
Push in button 1 to lock and lift button 1 

to unlock.

Child safety

To make it impossible for the rear doors 

to be opened from the inside, move 

lever  2 on each door and check from 

the inside that the doors are securely 

locked.

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2

Never leave your vehicle 

with the key or remote con-

trol inside.

Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the 

doors locked when you are 

driving, remember that it 

may be more difficult for those as-

sisting you to gain access to the 

passenger compartment in the 

event of an emergency.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS 

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Electric central locking

Depending on the vehicle, it can be 

used to simultaneously lock or unlock 

the four doors and the boot. Lock or 

unlock the doors by pressing switch 3.
The front door mechanism cannot be 

locked if the door is open.

Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the 

doors locked when you are 

driving, remember that it 

may be more difficult for those as-

sisting you to gain access to the 

passenger compartment in the 

event of an emergency.

3

Never leave your vehicle 

with the key or remote con-

trol inside.

Door and tailgate status 

indicator

(depending on vehicle)
With the ignition on, the warning light 

integrated in switch 3 informs you of the 

locking status of the opening elements:
–  indicator light on, the doors and tail-

gate are locked;

–  indicator light off, the doors and tail-

gate are unlocked.

When you lock the doors, the indicator 

light remains lit and then goes out.

Locking the opening 

elements without the radio 

frequency remote control

For example, in the event of a dis-

charged battery or the radio frequency 

remote control temporarily not working.
With the engine switched off and 

an opening element (door or boot) 

open, press and hold switch 3 for more 

than five seconds.
When the door is closed, all the doors 

and the tailgate will be locked.
The vehicle can only be locked from 

the outside using the radio frequency 

remote control.

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AUTOMATIC LOCKING WHEN DRIVING

Operating principle

After the vehicle is started, the system 

automatically locks the doors once your 

speed reaches approximately 5 mph 

(7 km/h).

Activating/deactivating the 

function

To activate: with the vehicle at a 

standstill and the engine running, press 

the switch 1 until a beep sounds.
To deactivate: with the vehicle at a 

standstill and the engine running, press 

the switch 1 until a beep sounds.

If you decide to keep the 

doors locked when you 

are driving, remember that 

it may be more difficult for 

those assisting you to gain access 

to the passenger compartment in 

the event of an emergency.

Operating faults

If you notice an operating fault (auto-

matic locking impossible), first check 

that all doors are correctly locked. If 

they are correctly locked and the fault 

is still present, contact an approved 

Dealer.
Also make sure that locking has not 

been inadvertently deactivated.
If this is the case, reactivate it.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS 

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Opening 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 from the inside

Front: pull handle 3
Rear: from the inside, lift unlocking 

button 2 and pull door handle 3.

As a safety precaution, 

the doors should only be 

opened or closed when the 

vehicle is stationary.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS 

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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.

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.).

Door/tailgate open buzzer

Depending on the vehicle, this alarm is 

fitted to the driver’s side door or on all 

opening elements.
With the vehicle at a standstill, a warn-

ing light 

2

 will come on if a door or the 

boot is open or not properly closed. 
While driving, as soon as the vehicle 

reaches 12 mph (20 km/h), a warning 

light 

2

 comes on with an audio beep.

Special note
Depending on the vehicle, accessories 

(e.g. radio) stop working either when 

the engine is switched off or when the 

driver’s door is opened or when the 

doors are locked.

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To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the de-

sired height.

To lower the headrest
Press button 1 and guide the headrest 

down to the desired height.

To remove the headrest
Press button 1 and lift the headrest to 

release it (tilt the seatback backwards, 

if necessary).

To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with the 

notches facing forwards, and lower the 

headrest to the desired height. Check 

that it is correctly locked.

FRONT 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.

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FRONT SEATS 

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To move forwards or 

backwards

Lift bar 1 to release. Release the bar 

once the seat is in the correct position 

and ensure that the seat is fully locked 

into position.

To raise or lower the driver’s 

seat surface

Depending on the vehicle, lift the 

lever 2 or pull the handle 4, adjust the 

seat base to the desired height, then re-

lease the lever.

For safety reasons, carry 

out any adjustments when 

the vehicle is not being 

driven.

We would advise you not to recline 

the seatbacks too far to ensure that 

the effectiveness of the seat belts is 

not reduced.
Make sure that the seatbacks are 

correctly locked in place.
Nothing should be placed on the 

floor (area in front of driver) as such 

objects may slide under the pedal 

during braking manoeuvres, thus 

obstructing its use.

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3

1

2

4

5

To tilt the seatback

Depending on the vehicle, move the 

control knob 3 or handle 5 and tilt the 

seatback to the desired position.

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FRONT SEATS 

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Heated seats

Depending on the vehicle, with the igni-

tion on, press switch 6.
The system, which has a thermostat, 

decides whether or not the heating is 

needed.
To exit this function, press switch 6 

again.

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SEAT BELTS 

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Always wear your seat belt when trav-

elling in your vehicle. You must also 

comply with the legislation of the par-

ticular country you are in.

Incorrectly adjusted or 

twisted seat belts may 

cause injuries in the event 

of an accident.

The seatbelt is for the use of one 

person only, whether adult or child. 

Even pregnant women should wear 

a seat belt. In this case, ensure that 

the lap belt is not exerting too much 

pressure on the abdomen, but do 

not allow any slack.

Before starting, adjust your driving 

position and then have each occu-

pant adjust their seat belt to ensure 

optimum protection.

Adjusting your driving position

(depending on the vehicle)

–  Sit well back in your seat (having 

removed your coat or jacket etc.). 

This is essential to ensure your back 

is positioned correctly;

–  adjust the distance between the 

seat and the pedals. Your seat 

should be as far back as possible 

while still allowing you to depress 

the clutch pedal fully. The seatback 

should be adjusted so that your arms 

are slightly bent when you hold the 

steering wheel;

–  adjust the position of your head-

rest. For the maximum safety, your 

head must be as close as possible to 

the headrest;

–  adjust the height of the seat. This 

adjustment allows you to select the 

seat position which offers you the 

best possible view;

–  adjust the position of the steering 

wheel.

Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the 

seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as 

possible to the base of the neck but not 

on it.
Lap belt 2 must be worn flat over the 

thighs and against the pelvis. The seat 

belt must be worn as close to the body 

as possible. i.e.: avoid wearing heavy 

clothing or keeping bulky objects under 

the belts, etc.

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2

Make sure that the rear bench seat 

is locked in position correctly so that 

the rear seat belts will operate effi-

ciently. Refer to the information on 

the “Rear bench seat: functions” in 

Section 3.

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SEAT BELTS 

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To fasten

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly 

and ensure that buckle 4 locks into 

catch 6 (check that it is locked by pulling 

on buckle 4). If it jams, allow it to return 

before attempting to unwind it again. If 

your seat belt is completely jammed, 

pull slowly, but firmly so that just over 

3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly 

before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-

proved dealer.

Adjusting the front seat belt 

height

(depending on the vehicle)
Move button 7 to select the position you 

require so that chest strap 3 is worn as 

described above.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked 

in position correctly after you have ad-

justed it.

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Seat belt reminder light

Depending on the vehicle, it 

comes on when the engine is started 

and if the driver’s and/or passenger’s 

seat belt is not fastened. When the ve-

hicle is being driven, it comes on and a 

beep sounds for approximately 2 min-

utes until the driver’s seat belt is fas-

tened.
Note: an object placed on the passen-

ger seat base may activate the warning 

light in some cases.

Unlocking

Press button 5 on catch 6; the seat belt 

is wound up by the inertia reel. Guide 

the buckle to facilitate this manoeuvre.

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5

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SEAT BELTS 

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Rear side seat belts

Slowly unwind belt 8 and click buckle 9 

into red catch 10.

Rear centre seat belt A

(depending on vehicle)
Remove buckle 15 from its housing 16.
Slowly unwind the belt 13  and click the 

buckle 15 into the black catch 14.
Fasten the sliding buckle 11 into the red 

catch 12.
Insert buckle 15 into housing 16 when-

ever the seat belt is not in use.

Check that the rear seat 

belts are positioned and op-

erating correctly each time 

the rear seats are moved.

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9

14

12

A

11

15

16

13

10

15

11

13

A

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SEAT BELTS 

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The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

–  No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: seat belts, seats and 

their mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.

– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too 

loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.

–  Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
–  Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around 

them.

–  The belt should never be twisted.
–  Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as 

they show any signs of wear.

–  Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
–  When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
–  Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-

cured.

–  Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-

jects).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS 

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–  Have the entire restraint 

system checked following 

an accident.

– No operation whatsoever 

is permitted on any part of the 

system (air bags, electronic con-

trol units, wiring) and the system 

components must not be reused 

on any other vehicle, even if iden-

tical.

– To avoid premature triggering 

of the system which may cause 

injury, only qualified Network per-

sonnel are authorisedto work on 

the methods of restraint in addi-

tion to the front seat belt.

–  The electric trigger system may 

only be tested by a specially 

trained technician using special 

equipment.

–  When the vehicle is scrapped, 

contact an approved dealer for 

disposal of the pretensioner and 

airbag gas generators.

Pretensioner

With the ignition switched on, if the 

vehicle is subject to a significant fron-

tal impact the system may, depending 

on the severity of the impact, trigger a 

piston which instantly retracts the seat 

belt.

The pretensioner holds the seat belt 

against the body, holding the occupant 

more securely against the seat, thus in-

creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.

Load limiter

Above a certain level of impact force, 

this mechanism is used to limit the force 

of the belt against the body so that it is 

at an acceptable level.

Depending on the vehicle, they are 

composed of:
–  seat belt pretensioners;
–  chest-level load limiters;
–  air bags for the driver and front pas-

senger.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the 

impact, the system can trigger:
–  seat belt locking;
–  the seat belt pretensioner to hold the 

occupant in the seat, and the force 

limiter;

–  the front air bag.