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Renault Duster (2016 year). Instruction - part 14

5.42

TOWING: breakdown

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When storing the tools,

ensure they are securely re-

placed in the luggage com-

partment, in their original

position.
Do not leave the tools unsecured

inside the vehicle as they may come

loose under braking.

Towing a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

When the engine is switched off, the

gearbox is no longer lubricated. It is

preferable to tow this type of vehicle

on a trailer or, for 4x2 (2WD) vehicles

only, tow it with the rear wheels off the

ground.
Under exceptional circumstances

and for 4x2 (2WD), vehicles only, you

may tow the vehicle with all four wheels

on the ground, only going forward, with

the gear lever in neutral position N and

for a distance not exceeding 30 miles

(50 km).
If the gear lever cannot be put into the

N position, please consult an authori-

sed dealer.

When setting off, if the lever is locked

in position P even though you are pres-

sing the brake pedal, the lever can be

released manually.
To do this, unclip the base of the lever,

simultaneously press recess 4 and the

unlocking button 5.

Depending on the vehicle, unclip the

base of the lever, then insert a tool

(rigid rod) into the slot 6 and simulta-

neously press the button 7 in order to

unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon

as possible.

5.43

Location for front speaker 2

or rear speaker 3

Unclip the cover using a flat-blade

screwdriver or similar.

FITTED AUDIO EQUIPMENT

Radio location 1

If your vehicle is not fitted with an audio

system, one can be fitted and locations

have been provided for:
– the radio 1;
– front speakers 2;
– rear speakers 3.
To install any equipment, please con-

sult an approved dealer.
Unclip and remove storage compart-

ment 1.

– In all cases, it is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions care-

fully.

– The specifications of the brackets and wires (available from our network)

vary depending on the equipment level of your vehicle and the type of radio.

Consult an authorised dealer to find out the correct part number.

– No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except

by approved Dealers: an incorrectly connected system may result in damage

being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected to

it.

5.44

ACCESSORIES

Electrical and electronic accessories

Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-

sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.

Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are

used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must not exceed 180 watts.

No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorrectly connected

system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected to it.

If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.

Establish the rating and position of this fuse.

Using the diagnostic socket

The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause serious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.

For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories approved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved

Dealer. Serious accident risk.

Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).

Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference to the electronic systems originally fitted to the

vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform

to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.

Fitting aftermarket accessories

If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of

your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your

vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will provide a warranty.

If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal.

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 regu-

larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

5.45

OPERATING FAULTS

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The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact

an approved dealer as soon as possible.

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Warning lights dim or fail to come on;

the starter does not run.

Battery terminals disconnected,

oxidised or incorrectly secured.

Retighten them, reconnect them or clean

them if they are oxidised.

Battery discharged or worn.

Connect another battery to the faulty bat-

tery. Refer to the information on “Battery:

troubleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the

battery if necessary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering

column is locked.

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not fulfilled.

Refer to the information on “Starting/stop-

ping the engine in Section 2.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

To unlock, gently move the key and the

steering wheel (refer to the information on

the “Ignition switch” in Section 2).

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OPERATING FAULTS

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On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to correct pres-

sures, incorrectly balanced or

damaged.

Check the tyre pressures; if this is not the cause, have

their condition checked by an approved dealer.

Coolant boiling in the coolant

reservoir.

Mechanical fault: cylinder head

gasket damaged, faulty coolant

pump.

Stop the engine.

Contact an approved dealer.

Engine cooling fan not working.

Contact an approved dealer.

Smoke under the bonnet.

Short circuit or cooling system

leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, move away from the vehi-

cle and contact an approved dealer.

The oil pressure warning light

comes on:

on a bend or under braking

The engine oil level is too low.

Top up the engine oil level (refer to the information on

“Engine oil level: topping up/filling” in Section 4).

at idle speed

Low oil pressure.

Go to your nearest approved dealer.

The oil pressure warning

light takes a long time to

go out or remains lit during

acceleration.

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle: contact an approved dealer.

5.47

OPERATING FAULTS

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On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Abnormal white smoke from the ex-

haust

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder

head gasket.
or

Stop the engine.

Contact an approved dealer.

This is not necessarily a fault.

Smoke may be caused by

regeneration of the particle filter.

Please refer to the information on “Special

features of diesel versions” in Section 2.

The power-assisted steering be-

comes heavy.

Belt broken.

Have the belt replaced.

No power-assisted steering oil

For maintenance operations on the power-

assisted steering, contact an authorised

dealer.

The “2WD” mode and electronic fault

warning lights come on.

Fault in the 4-wheel drive system.

Drive as soon as possible at a moderate

speed to an approved dealer. The problem

may be resolved by replacing the wheels.

The system will not switch to “2WD”

or “4WD Lock” mode. “AUTO” mode

remains active.

Fault in the 4-wheel drive system.

Contact an approved dealer as soon as

possible.

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OPERATING FAULTS

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Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while

the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling

system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved

by the Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Whistling

Roof aerial poorly positioned.

Position the aerial.

The engine overheats. The coolant

temperature indicator light comes

on.

Engine cooling fan not working.

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

contact an approved dealer.

Coolant leaks.

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

check the coolant reservoir: it should con-

tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an

approved dealer as soon as possible.

The oil change warning light remains

lit after an oil change.

Warning not reset after oil change.

Reset the warning after changing the oil;

refer to the information in the paragraph on

the “On-board computer” in Section 1.

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OPERATING FAULTS

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Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The wipers do not work.

Wiper blades stuck.

Free the blades before using the wipers.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more

quickly.

Blown bulb.

Replace the bulb.

The direction indicators do not work.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

The headlights do not switch on or off.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer

Traces of condensation in the lights.

This is not a fault. Traces of condensa-

tion are a natural phenomenon caused

by variations in temperature.
The traces will disappear slowly once the

lights are switched on.

6.1

Section 6: Technical specifications

Vehicle identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2

Engine identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5

Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6

Weights/Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.7

Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.8

Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.9

Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15

6.2

Quote the details given on identifica-

tion plate A on all letters or orders.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

Vehicle identification plate A
The presence and location of the infor-

mation depends on the vehicle.

1 Manufacturer name.

2 EC design number or approval

number.

3 Identification number.

4 MAM (Maximum Authorised

Mass).

5 GTW (Gross train weight: vehicle

fully loaded, with trailer).

6 MPAW (Maximim Permissible

Weight) for front axle.

7 MPAW on rear axle.

8 Reserved for related or additional

entries.

9 Diesel exhaust emissions.

10 Paint reference (colour code).

1
2

3
4

5
6

6.3

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

(1/2)

Quote the information on the identi-

fication plate or label A in all corre-

spondence or when ordering parts.

(Location varies depending on engine)

1 Engine type.

2 Engine suffix.

3 Engine number.

6.4

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

(2/2)

Please quote the information on the

engine plate or label A in all corre-

spondence or orders.

(Location varies depending on engine)

1 Engine type.

2 Engine suffix.

3 Engine number.

6.5

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

0.822

2.673

0.820

4.315

1.560

1.634 (1)
1.690 (2)

(1) unladen, without roof bars
(2) unladen, with roof bars

1.567

1.822

6.6

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Versions

1.6 16V

2.0 16V

1.2 16V

1.5 dCi

Engine type

(see engine plate)

K4M

H4M

F4R

H5Ft

K9K

Cubic capacity (cc)

1,598

1598

1 998

1 198

1,461

Type of fuel

Octane rating

Petrol
The use of unleaded petrol is essential, with the octane rating as stated

on the label inside the fuel filler flap.

Diesel
The label located in

the fuel filler flap in-

dicates authorised

fuels.

Spark plugs

Only use spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.
The type should be marked on a label stuck inside the engine compart-

ment. If it is not then contact your authorised dealer.
Fitting spark plugs other than those specified may damage the engine.

6.7

WEIGHTS (in kg)

Versions

4x2

4x4

Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)

Total train weight (MTR)

Weights shown on the vehicle identification plate (refer to the

information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)

Braked Trailer Weight*

found by calculating: MTR - MMAC

Unbraked trailer weight*

580

640

Permissible nose weight*

Maximum permissible load on roof with a

carrying device

80 (including the carrying device)

*Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)

Towing is prohibited when the GTW - MAM calculation is equal to zero, or when the GTW is equal to zero (or is not listed) on the

identification plate.

– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular, laid down in

the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an authorised dealer for any towing equipment modifications.

– For vehicles fitted with a trailer, the gross train weight (vehicle + trailer) must never be exceeded. However, the following

is tolerated:

– the Maximum permissible weight at the rear may be exceeded by no more than 15%,

– the maximum permissible all-up weight may be exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever occurs first).

In either case, the maximum speed of the vehicle and trailer must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressures must

be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).

– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by

10% at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 metres thereafter.

Weight transfer (depending on the vehicle)

If the Maximum Authorised Mass of the vehicle has not been reached, up to 200 kg can be transferred to the braked trailer, within

the limits of the Gross Train Weight.

The weights shown are for a basic vehicle without options: they will vary depending on the equipment level of your ve-

hicle. Please consult an authorised dealer.

6.8

SPARE PARTS AND REPAIRS

Original parts are based on strict specifications and are subject to highly-specialised tests. Therefore, they are of at least the same

level of quality as the parts fitted originally.
If you always fit genuine replacement parts to your vehicle, you will ensure that it performs well. Furthermore, repairs carried out

within the manufacturer’s Network using original parts are guaranteed according to the conditions set out on the reverse of the

repair order.

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