Get Maintenance -> Accessing the engine, levels Guide for Dacia Duster SUV Third Generation (2024-2026)

ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS

Bonnet

When working in the en-

gine compartment, en-

sure that the windscreen

wiper stalk is in the park

position.

Risk of injury.

Never activate the re-

mote engine start-up

function or its program-

ming before opening the

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bonnet or when it is open.

Risk of burns or serious injury.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine

that it may be hot. The

engine cooling fan may

Depending on the vehicle, pull the

lever 1 to open.

Do not press down on

the bonnet as there is a

risk that the bonnet may

accidentally close.

also start at any moment. The

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

label in the engine com-

partment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

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it is normal to top up the level between

scheduled oil changes.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked. Check

that nothing is prevent-

ing the catch from lock-

However, contact your approved Deal-

er if more than 0.11 gal (0.5 litre) is be-

ing consumed every 600 miles (1,000

km) after the running in period.

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

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.

After any procedure in

the engine compartment,

make sure that you do

not forget anything

Reading the oil level

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The oil level should be read with the

vehicle on level ground, after the en-

gine has been switched off for some

time.

(cloth, tools, etc.).

Otherwise, this may lead to en-

gine damage or cause a fire.

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 dam-

age).

To unlock, raise the bonnet slightly and

release the hook 2 by pushing the

handle 4 towards the left.

In the event of even a

slight impact involving

Opening the bonnet

the radiator grille or bon-

net, have the bonnet

lock checked by an approved

dealer as soon as possible.

Depending on the vehicle, the instru-

ment panel display only alerts the dri-

ver when the oil level is at its mini-

mum.

Raise the bonnet and guide it – the

bonnet is held up by two struts 3 .

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.

Engine oil

Hold the middle of the bonnet and

guide it down to one foot (30 cm)

above the closed position, then re-

lease. It will latch automatically under

its own weight.

General information

A combustion engine uses oil for lubri-

cation and cooling of moving parts and

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Topping up, filling, oil change

Topping up/filling

Use a funnel or protect

the filling neck area to

avoid engine oil escap-

ing onto a hot part of the

engine compartment or a sensi-

tive part (e.g. electrical compo-

nents).

Fire hazard.

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Exceeding the maxi-

mum engine oil level

Under no circumstances

should the maximum fill-

– Remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a "cap-

dipstick" C , screw the cap in as far as

it will go);

– remove the dipstick again;

– read the level: it should never fall be-

low the "minimum" mark A nor exceed

the "maximum" mark B .

ing level B be exceeded: this

could damage the engine and the

emission control system. If the

level exceeds the maximum level,

do not start your vehicle and

contact an authorised dealer.

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be

stopped and cold (e.g. before the en-

gine is started up for the first time that

day).

Once the operation has been complet-

ed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed

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

type dipstick" is completely screwed in.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you must

switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149 or ꢀ 151.

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Once the operation has been complet-

ed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed

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

type dipstick" is completely screwed in.

Do not exceed the "MAXI"

level and do not forget to

refit the cap 1 and the dip-

stick 2.

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– Loosen the cap 1;

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

pacity between the "MINI" and

"MAXI" marks on the dipstick 2 is

0.33 to 0.44 gal (1.5 to 2 litres), de-

pending on the engine);

– wait for approximately 20 minutes to

allow the oil to flow;

– check the level using the dipstick 2

(as described previously).

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Oil change capacity

Adding engine oil

Use a funnel or protect

the filling neck area to

Please refer to the maintenance docu-

ment for your vehicle, or contact an

authorised dealer.

avoid engine oil escap-

ing onto a hot part of the engine

compartment or a sensitive part

(e.g. electrical components).

Fire hazard.

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

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Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

Never run the engine in

an enclosed space as

exhaust gases are poi-

sonous.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

Exceeding the maxi-

mum engine oil level

Under no circumstances

should the maximum fill-

ing level be exceeded: this could

damage the engine and the emis-

sion control system.

When working in the en-

gine compartment, en-

sure that the windscreen

wiper stalk is in the park

position.

If the oil level exceeds the maxi-

mum level, do not start your ve-

hicle and contact an approved

dealer.

Risk of injury.

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the mainte-

nance document for your vehicle.

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Frequency of checking coolant level

Filling and/or checking

the oil level: when top-

ping up or checking the

oil level, ensure that no

Engine oil change: if

you are changing the oil

when the engine is hot,

be careful not to scald

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the combustion engine if it

runs out of coolant).

oil leaks onto the engine compo-

nents.

Do not forget to properly close the

cap and refit the dipstick to pre-

vent any oil spatter on hot engine

components.

yourself as the oil drains.

If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Techni-

cal Department which ensure:

Coolant level

– antifreeze protection;

– anti-corrosion protection of the cool-

ing system.

Combustion engine coolant

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Fire hazard.

No operations should be

carried out on the cool-

ing circuit when the com-

bustion engine is hot.

When working close to

the combustion engine,

be aware that it may be

Risk of burns.

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any moment.

Replacement intervals

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

The

label in the engine

compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

With the engine off and the vehicle on

flat ground, the level when cold must

be between the "MINI" and "MAXI"

marks on the coolant reservoir 1 .

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the "MINI" mark.

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With the ignition off and the vehicle

parked on level ground, unscrew the

coolant reservoir cap 2 .

Electric traction system coolant

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

The level when cold must be between

the "MIN" 3 and "MAX" 4 marks indi-

cated inside the funnel.

dealer.

Frequency of checking coolant level

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the electrical circuit if it runs

out of coolant).

When working close to

the combustion engine,

be aware that it may be

hot. The engine cooling

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If a top-up is required, you must con-

tact an approved dealer to perform the

top-up.

fan may also start at any moment.

The

label in the engine

compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

No operations should be

carried out on the cool-

ing circuit when the com-

bustion engine is hot.

(Hybrid version)

This system is different to that of the

combustion engine. It is used for cool-

ing the electric motor.

Risk of burns.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

Replacement intervals

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Reading the level

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The level should be read with the en-

Topping up

gine switched off and on level ground.

When working close to

the combustion engine,

be aware that it may be

After any operation on the hydraulic

circuit, a specialist must replace the

fluid.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any moment.

Only use fluids approved by the Tech-

nical Department and which have been

taken from a sealed container.

The

label in the engine

Replacement intervals

compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

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Levels, filters

Brake fluid level

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Level

It is normal for the level to drop as the

brake shoes become worn, but it must

never drop below the "MINI" warning

line shown on the brake fluid reservoir

1 .

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 website.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

When working in the en-

gine compartment, en-

sure that the windscreen

wiper stalk is in the park

position.

This should be checked frequently, and

immediately if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

Risk of injury.

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limescale building up on the pump and

the jets).

Windscreen washer

When working close to

the combustion engine,

be aware that it may be

Jets: to adjust the height of the wind-

screen washer jets, please consult an

authorised dealer.

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any moment.

When working in the en-

gine compartment, en-

sure that the windscreen

wiper stalk is in the park

position.

The

label in the engine

compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

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Risk of injury.

Filters

The replacement of filter elements (air

filter, cabin filter, diesel filter etc.) is

scheduled in the maintenance opera-

tions for your vehicle.

The engine must be

switched off (not put on

standby) before any op-

eration is carried out in

the engine compartment.

You must switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149, ꢀ 151.

Topping up

With the engine off, open the cap 2 .

Fill until you can see the fluid, then re-

place the cap.

Replacement intervals for filter

components: refer to the mainte-

nance document for your vehicle.

This reservoir supplies the front and

rear headlight screen washers (if the

vehicle is equipped with them).

Cabin filter

If your vehicle is not originally fitted

with a cabin filter, it is possible to have

one retrofitted.

Note: check the reservoir level regu-

larly and top up the fluid before going

on a trip.

Contact an approved Dealer.

Fluid: you should only use windscreen

washer fluid containing anti-freeze.

We advise you to consult an approved

dealer or a qualified professional.

Note: do not use hard water (risk of

damage to the priming pump,

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