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Practical advice

Malfunctions

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Practical advice — 33Vehicle operation — 14Driving the vehicle — 57Getting to know your vehicle — 88Driving comfort — 48Technical data — 7Five-door version — 1Estate version — 1Five-door and estate versions — 1
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The instructions in the table below will allow you to quickly and temporarily resolve the fault yourself. However, for safe operation of the vehicle, contact an Authorised Renault Partner as soon as possible.

Using the RENAULT card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not work and the locks cannot be unlocked or locked Card battery is worn out. Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock the doors and start the engine (see the "Locking, unlocking" section in chapter 1 and "Starting, switching off the engine" in chapter 2).
Use of devices operating on the same frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.). Switch off these devices or use the spare key (see the "Locking, unlocking" section in chapter 1).
The vehicle is located in an area with strong electromagnetic radiation.

The vehicle battery is discharged.

 Use the key built into the card (see the "Locking, unlocking" section in chapter 1).
Vehicle is running With the engine running, locking/unlocking with the card is inactive. Switch off the ignition.

When trying to start the engine

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO
Warning lamps on the instrument panel do not light up or are dim, starter motor does not work Battery terminals are loose, disconnected or corroded. Tighten, reconnect or clean them if they are corroded.
Battery flat or faulty. Connect a charged battery in place of the discharged one. See the "Battery: breakdown procedure" section in chapter 5 or, if necessary, replace the battery.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
Faulty electrical system. Contact an Authorised Dacia Partner.
The engine cannot be started Conditions required for starting not met See the "Starting, switching off the engine" section in chapter 2.
The "hands-free" RENAULT card does not work. Insert the card into the reader to start the engine.

See the "Starting, switching off the engine" section in chapter 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Insert the card into the reader.
Electronic problem. Quickly press the engine start button five times.
The steering column is locked. Steering lock. Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine start button (see the "Starting, switching off the engine" section in chapter 2).
Faulty electrical system. Contact an Authorised Dacia Partner.

While driving

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Underinflated tyres or damaged or unbalanced wheels. Check the tyre pressures. If they are correct, have the tyres checked by an Authorised Renault Partner.
White smoke is coming from the exhaust system. On diesel versions, this does not necessarily indicate a fault; the smoke is caused by regeneration of the particulate filter. See section "Specific features of diesel engine versions" in chapter 2.
Smoke coming from under the engine bonnet. Short circuit or leak in the cooling system Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition, step away from the vehicle and contact an Authorised Renault Partner.
The oil pressure warning light comes on: when cornering or braking Oil level too low. Top up the engine oil (see the section "Engine oil level: topping up, filling the system" in chapter 4).
Goes out late or stays on during acceleration Incorrect oil pressure. Stop and contact an Approved Dacia Dealer.
Difficulty turning the steering wheel. Power steering system overheated. Contact an Authorised Dacia Partner.
The engine is overheating. The coolant temperature gauge needle is in the warning zone and the warning lamp lights up.Radiator fan failure. Stop, switch off the engine and contact an Authorised Renault Partner.
Coolant leak. Check the coolant reservoir: it must contain coolant. If it is empty, contact an Authorised Renault Partner as soon as possible.
Coolant boiling in the expansion tank. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket failure. Switch off the engine.

Contact an Authorised Dacia Partner.
Radiator: If there is a large loss of coolant, never top up the level with cold coolant while the engine is hot. After any repair where the coolant has been drained, even partially, the cooling system must be refilled with new coolant to the correct level. Remember to use only products approved by our Technical Departments.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO
Wipers do not work Wiper blades stuck to the windscreen Free the front wiper blades before switching on the wipers.
Faulty electrical system. Contact an Authorised Renault Partner
Blown fuse. Replace the fuse, see the "Fuses" section.
The wipers cannot be switched off. Faulty electrical controls. Contact an Authorised Renault Partner
Indicators flash faster than normal. Blown bulb. See the "Front headlamps: replacing bulbs" or "Rear and side lights: replacing bulbs" sections in chapter 5.
Turn signals do not work Faulty electrical system or controls. Contact an Authorised Renault Partner
Blown fuse Replace the fuse, see the "Fuses" section.
The headlamps cannot be switched on or off. Faulty electrical system or controls. Contact an Authorised Dacia Partner.
Blown fuse Replace the fuse, see the "Fuses" section.
Condensation in the headlamps Condensation marks in the headlamps may be a natural result of temperature changes.

In this case, the marks disappear shortly after the lights are switched on.
The front seat belt unfastened warning lamp lights up although the seat belts are fastened. An object located between the floor and the seat is interfering with the sensor. Remove all objects from under the front seats.

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