Dacia DUSTER 2024 - Starting, Stopping the Engine

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Driving - 149
Ignitionstarterswitchonavehi
cle with key.
"Stop and steering lock applied"
position A
To lock: remove the key 1 and turn the
steeringwheeluntilthesteeringcol
umn locks.
Tounlock:turnthekeyandthesteer
ing wheel slightly.
"On" position B
The ignition is switched on:
– petrol version: the engine may be
started.
– Diesel version:theengineispre
heating.
"Start" position C
Iftheenginefailstostartatthefirstat
tempt,turnthekeybackbeforeactivat
ing the starter again.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Special note on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox
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Starting the engine
Depending on the vehicle, if a gear is
engaged, for the engine to be started,
you must depress the clutch pedal or
putthegearleverinneutral.Themes
sage "Select Neutral + Start" appears
on the trip computer to notify you.
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below -20°C): to make it easier to start
the engine, switch on the ignition for
several seconds before starting the
engine.
In the event of starting the engine in
very low exterior temperatures (below
10°C):holddowntheclutchpedalun
til the engine starts.
Never start your vehicle
while freewheeling on a
gradient.Riskofnonac
tivationofpowerassist
ed steering.
There is a risk of accidents.
Petrol version
– Turn the key to the "Start" position
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
– Releasethekeyassoonastheen
gine starts.
Diesel version
– Turntheignitionkeytothe"On"po
sition B and hold this position until the
engine preheating warning light goes
out.
– Turn the key to the "Start" position C
without accelerating.
– Releasethekeyassoonastheen
gine starts.