Get Maintenance Guide for Dacia Duster SUV Second Generation (2017-2023)

Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Engine oil level: topping up, filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Power-assisted steering pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windscreen washer reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.7

4.8

4.9

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

Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

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

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

Interior trim maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

4.1

BONNET

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

2

3

Risk of injury.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked. Check that

nothing is preventing the

catch from locking (gravel,

4

1

cloth, etc.).

To open the bonnet, pull handle 1.

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet and guide it upwards; it

Make sure nothing is left

in the engine compartment

(cloth, tools, etc.).

is held by strut 3.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To unlock, raise the bonnet slightly and

release hook 2 by pushing tab 4 to the

left.

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.

Otherwise, this may lead to

engine damage or cause a fire.

To close the bonnet again, hold the

bonnet in the middle and lower it to

30 cm above the closed position, then

release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

come on at any moment.

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.

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet may accidentally

close.

Risk of injury.

4.2

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

– remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

B

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

and it is normal to top up the level

between oil changes.

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-

type dipstick C, screw the cap in as

far as it will go);

A

However, contact your approved Dealer

if more than 0.5 litres is being consu-

med every 600 miles (1,000 km) after

the running in period.

C

– take out the dipstick again;

– read the level: it should never fall

below minimum mark A or exceed

maximum mark B.

B

Oil change frequency: check the oil

level from time to time and certainly

before any long journey to avoid the

risk of damaging your engine.

A

Once the operation has been comple-

ted, ensure that the dipstick is pushed

in as far as it will go or that the “cap-

type dipstick” is completely screwed in.

Reading the oil level

The oil level should be read with the

vehicle on level ground, after the engine

has been switched off for some time.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level

The dipstick must be used to read

the exact oil level and make sure

that the maximum level has not been

exceeded (risk of engine damage).

Refer to the following pages.

Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill

level B be exceeded: risk of damage

to the engine and catalytic con-

verter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle.

Contact an authorised dealer.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

4.3

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/3)

1

2

– Unscrew cap 1;

Topping up/filling

– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the minimum and

maximum reading on dipstick 2 is

between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending

on the engine);

– wait approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

– check the level using the dipstick 2

(as described above).

Once the operation has been comple-

ted, ensure that the dipstick is pushed

in as far as it will go or that the “cap-

type dipstick” is completely screwed in.

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be cold

(for instance, before the engine is star-

ted up for the first time in the day).

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level

Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill level

be exceeded: risk of damage to the

engine and catalytic converter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle.

Contact an authorised dealer.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

come on at any moment.

Do not exceed the MAX level and

do not forget to refit dipstick 2 and

cap 1.

Risk of injury.

4.4

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/3)

Oil change

1

Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

1

2

1

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance docu-

ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-

thorised dealer.

2

Always check the engine oil level using

the dipstick, as explained previously (it

should never fall below the minimum

level, or be over the maximum level on

the dipstick).

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

If there is an abnormal or repeated

drop in the fluid level, please consult

an authorised dealer.

Filling: take care when

topping up the oil that

no oil drips onto engine

components - risk of fire.

Remember to refit the cap securely

as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes

onto hot engine components.

Engine oil change: if you

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

4.5

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (3/3)

Resetting the alert after an oil

change

(depending on the vehicle)

If you change the oil yourself, you will

need to reset the oil change warning.

To do this, after switching on the igni-

tion, for ten seconds you must:

– Depress the accelerator pedal fully,

– with your foot on the accelerator,

depress the brake pedal three times

in succession.

Reinitialisation is complete when the

#

indicator light goes out. If this is

not the case, repeat the operation.

Special case: if you change the oil

before the oil change interval excee-

ded warning is displayed, it will also be

necessary to reset the display. In this

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level

case, the

#

warning light comes on

Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill level

be exceeded: risk of damage to the

engine and catalytic converter.

for approximately 5 seconds to confirm

the reset.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle.

Contact an authorised dealer.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

gases are poisonous.

come on at any moment.

Risk of injury.

4.6

LEVELS (1/3)

Level

Topping up

It is normal for the level to drop as the

brake shoes become worn, but it must

never drop lower than the “MINI” warn-

ing line shown on brake fluid reser-

voir 1.

After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.

Only use fluids approved by our

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

If you wish to check the disc and drum

wear yourself, you should obtain the

document explaining the checking pro-

cedure from the manufacturer’s net-

work or web site.

1

Replacement intervals

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Risk of injury.

4.7

LEVELS (2/3)

Coolant level checking frequency

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant).

3

If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:

2

– protection against freezing;

– anticorrosion protection of the cool-

ing system.

Replacement intervals

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

Coolant

Windscreen washer reservoir

With the engine switched off and on

level ground, the level when cold must

be between the MINI and MAXI marks

on reservoir 2.

Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the MINI mark.

Filling: Remove cap 3, fill until you can

see the fluid, then refit the cap.

This reservoir supplies the front and

rear screen washers.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Liquid: Special windscreen washer

fluid (anti-freeze product in winter).

Jets: to adjust the angle of the jets,

pivot the little ball using a pin.

Use products approved by the Technical

Department.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Risk of burns.

Risk of injury.

4.8

LEVELS (3/3)

5

4

Power-assisted steering fluid

reservoir 4 or 5

Level: for a correct level when cold,

with the engine switched off and on

level ground, it must be visible between

the “MINI” and “MAXI” marks on reser-

voir 4 or 5.

If you feel any variation in the ef-

fectiveness of the power-assisted

steering, consult an approved

dealer.

For maintenance operations on the

power-assisted steering, contact an ap-

proved dealer.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Consult an approved dealer at once

if you notice an abnormal or re-

peated drop in any of the fluid levels.

Risk of injury.

4.9

FILTERS

The replacement of filter elements (air

filter, passenger compartment filter,

diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the

maintenance operations for your vehi-

cle.

If clogging level indicator 2 reaches

100%, consult an approved dealer as

soon as possible to have the filter re-

placed.

2

Resetting the air filter clogging

sensor

1

Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Document for your vehicle.

Once the air filter has been replaced,

turn button 3 on the clogging sensor

fully (movement A).

3

Passenger compartment filter

A

If your vehicle is not originally fitted with

a passenger compartment filter, it is

possible to have one retrofitted.

Contact an approved dealer.

Air filter

If fitted to the vehicle, clogging sensor 1

allows you to see the condition of the

air filter.

Replacement of the filter is scheduled

in the maintenance operations: refer to

your vehicle’s Maintenance Document

for your vehicle.

However, it must be checked regularly,

especially if you drive in dusty environ-

ments.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Risk of injury.

4.10

TYRE PRESSURE

F: tyre pressures for the rear wheels

(motorway driving).

G: tyre pressure for the emergency

spare wheel.

Special note concerning fully laden

vehicles (Maximum Permissible All-Up

Weight) and towing a trailer: the maxi-

mum speed must be limited to 60 mph

(100 kph) and the tyre pressure in-

creased by 0.2 bar.

Please refer to the information on

“Weights” in Section 6.

A

Tyre safety and use of snow chains:

Refer to the information on “Tyres” in

Section 5 for the servicing conditions

and, depending on the version, the use

of chains.

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.

C: tyre pressures for the front wheels

(non-motorway).

D: tyre pressures for the rear wheels

(non-motorway).

E: tyre pressures for the front wheels

(motorway).

Label A

To read it, open the driver’s door. Tyre

pressures should be checked when the

tyres are cold.

If the tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, increase the

pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type

and profile should be used on a single axle.

They must: either be identical to those fitted originally or conform to

those recommended by an authorised dealer.

4.11

BATTERY

1

The charge status of your battery can

decrease especially if you use your

vehicle:

A

2

3

4

– for short journeys;

A

– for driving in town;

– when the temperature drops;

– after extended use of consumers

(radio etc.) with the engine switched

off.

Replacing the battery

7

6

5

As this operation is complex, we advise

you to contact an approved Dealer.

Battery 1 does not require any mainte-

nance.

Label A

Observe the indications on the battery:

– 2 Naked flames and smoking forbid-

den;

– 3 Wear eye protection;

– 4 Keep away from children;

– 5 Explosive substances;

– 6 Refer to the handbook;

– 7 Corrosive substances.

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water and consult a

doctor, if necessary.

As the battery is specific

to the vehicle (presence of

a ventilation pipe to expel

corrosive and explosive

gases), make sure that it is replaced

with a battery that enables this pipe

to be connected. Please contact an

authorised dealer.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

start at any moment.

Ensure that naked flames, red hot

objects and sparks do not come into

contact with the battery as there is a

risk of explosion.

Risk of injury.

4.12

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/2)

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-

ularly.

What you should not do

You should

Do not degrease or clean mechani-

cal components (e.g. the engine com-

partment), underneath the body, parts

with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and

painted plastic external fittings (e.g.

bumpers) using high-pressure clean-

ing equipment or by spraying on prod-

ucts not approved by our Technical

Department. Doing this could give rise

to corrosion or operational faults.

Wash your car frequently, with the

engine off, with cleaning products rec-

ommended by the manufacturer (never

use abrasive products). Rinse thor-

oughly beforehand with a jet:

– spots of tree resin and industrial

grime;

– mud in the wheel arches and under-

neath the body which forms damp

patches;

– bird droppings, which cause a

chemical reaction with the paint that

rapidly discolours paintwork and

may even cause the paint to peel

off;

Your vehicle has been treated with very

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

nevertheless subject to various outside

influences.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

– atmospheric pollution (built-up and

industrial areas),

– saline atmospheres (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather),

– seasonal and damp weather condi-

tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water

from road cleaners, etc.).

Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

freezing temperatures.

Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.

Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.

wash the vehicle immediately to

remove these marks since it is im-

possible to remove them by polish-

ing;

Allow rust to form following minor im-

pacts.

Minor impacts

Abrasive action

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.

Do not use solvents not approved by

our Technical Department to remove

stains as this could damage the paint-

work.

– salt, particularly in the wheel arches

and underneath the body after driv-

ing in areas where the roads have

been gritted.

You should take a number of minor pre-

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

hicle against such risks.

Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

ticularly under the wheel arches and

body.

Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,

etc.) from the vehicle regularly.

4.13

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/2)

Respect local regulations about wash-

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

hicle on a public highway).

Vehicles with a matte paint

finish

Using a roller type car wash

Return the windscreen wiper stalk to

the Park position (refer to the informa-

tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”

in Section 1). Check the mounting of

external accessories, additional lights

and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper

blades are secured with adhesive tape.

Remove the radio aerial mast if your

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.

Remember to remove the tape and refit

the antenna after washing.

This type of paint requires certain pre-

cautions.

Observe the vehicle stopping distances

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

prevent paint damage.

Do not do the following

Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

where the paint has been damaged, to

prevent corrosion spreading.

– use wax-based products (polishing);

– rub hard;

– wash the vehicle in a roller-type car

wash;

– wash the vehicle using a high-pres-

sure device;

– attach stickers to the paintwork (risk

of leaving marks).

Remember to visit the body shop pe-

riodically in order to maintain your

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Document.

Cleaning the headlights

If it is necessary to clean mechani-

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

them with products approved by our

Technical Department to protect them

after they have been cleaned.

As the headlights are made of plastic

“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool

to clean them. If this does not clean

them properly, moisten the cloth with

soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft

damp cloth or cotton wool.

You should do the following

Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty

of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle

sponge.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.

Cleaning products containing alco-

hol must not be used.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

4.14

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-

larly.

Glass instrument panel

(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior

temperature display, radio display, etc.)

Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)

Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.

Liquid stain

Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean it properly, use a

soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly mois-

tened with soapy water and then wipe

clean with a soft damp cloth or cotton

wool.

A stain should always be dealt with

swiftly.

Use soapy water.

Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,

rinse and remove the excess.

Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

use cold (or warm) soapy water with

natural soap.

Solid or pasty stain

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.

Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-

dered products, alcohol-based prod-

ucts) should not be used.

Carefully remove the excess solid or

pasty material immediately with a

spatula (working from the edges to the

centre to avoid spreading the stain).

Clean as for a liquid stain.

Cleaning products containing alco-

hol must not be used under any cir-

cumstances.

Use a soft cloth.

Rinse and soak up the excess.

Special instructions for sweets or

chewing gum

Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify

it, then proceed as for a solid stain.

Use products selected by our Technical

Department (Approved outlets) or

warm, soapy water and a sponge and

wipe with a dry cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be used

under any circumstances.

For further recommendations for

maintaining the interior, and/or for

any unsatisfactory results, please

see an authorised dealer.

4.15

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (2/2)

Removal/replacing removable

equipment originally fitted in

the vehicle

You should not:

You are strongly advised not to po-

sition objects such as deodorants,

scents, etc. near air vents, as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

If you need to remove equipment in

order to clean the passenger com-

partment (for example, mats), always

ensure that they are correctly refitted

and are the right way around (the driv-

er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s

side, etc.) and fit them with the compo-

nents supplied with the equipment (for

example, the driver mat should always

be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting

components).

With the vehicle stationary, ensure that

nothing will impede driving (anything

obstructing the pedals, heel wedged by

the mat, etc.).

You are strongly recom-

mended not to use high-

pressure or spray cleaning

equipment inside the pas-

senger compartment: use of such

equipment could impair the correct

functioning of the electrical or elec-

tronic components in the vehicle, or

have other detrimental effects.

4.16

Maintenance for Your Dacia Duster SUV Second Generation (2017-2023)

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