2023 Dacia Duster User Manual

The Dacia Duster is a famous compact SUV that is known for being affordable, rugged, and able to go off-road. It has become popular because it strikes a good mix between being useful and being good value for money. The Duster usually has a roomy interior, flexible cargo space, and a variety of engine choices, including both petrol (petrol) and diesel engines. Dacia, which is part of the Renault Group, improves its models every so often to add new features, technology, and changes to the way they look. In the future, the Dacia Duster could get updates or a new generation, which could make the car better and bring other changes. Here is the dacia duster 2023 manual.

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).

To activate
With the ignition on, press and hold switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. The indicator light built into the switch comes on when the doors are locked.

• To deactivate
  With the ignition on, press and hold switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.

It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it contains about the vehicle and its functions and new features. If certain points are still unclear, our Network technicians will be only too pleased to provide you with any additional information.

The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:

To indicate a hazard, danger or safety recommendation.

The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This handbook covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models, but whether or not these are fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold. This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year. Throughout the manual, the “approved dealer” is your DACIA dealer.

The remote control unit operating range
This varies according to the environment. It is therefore important when handling the remote control to ensure that you do not lock or unlock the vehicle by inadvertently pressing the buttons.

Interference
The presence of certain objects (metal objects, mobile telephones, or an area with strong electromagnetic radiation, etc.) close to the key may create interference and affect the operation of the system.

Operating faults
If you notice an operating fault (automatic 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 the locking has not been inadvertently deactivated. If this is the case, reactivate it.

Remote control key failure
Make sure that the correct battery type is being used, and the battery is in good condition and inserted correctly. These batteries have a service life of approximately two years. Refer to the information on “Radio frequency remote control: Batteries” in Section 5.

Unlocking the doors
Press the unlocking button 2. The hazard warning lights and side indicator lights flash once to indicate that the doors have unlocked. If the vehicle has been unlocked Risk of serious injury.
but neither the doors nor the tailgate are open, it locks again automatically after two minutes.

Locking the doors
Press the locking button 1. The hazard warning lights and side indicator 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. 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
Never leave your vehicle with the key inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised, 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 locking the doors.

From the outside
Unlock the doors using the remote control (refer to information on the “Radio frequency remote control: use” in Section 1) or use 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 the vehicle) Push 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. Never leave your vehicle with the key or remote control 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 assisting you to gain access to the passenger compartment in the event of an emergency.

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 assisting you to gain access to the passenger compartment in the event of an emergency. Never leave your vehicle with the key or remote control 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 tailgate are locked;
• indicator light off, the doors and tailgate 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 discharged battery or the radio frequency The 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.

Operating principle
After the vehicle is started, the system automatically locks the doors once your speed reaches approximately 5 mph (7 km/h).

To activate
With the ignition on, press and hold switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. The indicator light built into the switch comes on when the doors are locked.

To deactivate
With the ignition on, press and hold switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. 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 (automatic 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 the locking has not been inadvertently deactivated. If this is the case, reactivate it.

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 the unlocking button 2 and pull the door handle 3. As a safety precaution, the doors should only be opened or closed when the vehicle is stationary.

Lights-on reminder buzzer
If you have left the lights on after switching 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 warning light 2 will come on if a door or the 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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