Dacia Sandero

Starting the engine

The engine is always started using petrol.

• For vehicles with a key Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with key.
• For vehicles with a card Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with card.

Note: if LPG mode is active when the engine is started, the system will temporarily switch to "petrol" mode:

• the warning light appears in grey on the instrument panel 2 without a beep but accompanied by the display of the warning light and the associated "petrol" fuel level. This indicates that petrol mode is active.

As soon as the required conditions are met (engine temperature level, etc.), the system automatically switches to LPG mode: the warning light appears or, depending on the vehicle, in green when LPG mode is activated.

Switching fuel while driving

To switch from petrol mode to LPG mode manually

Press control 1.

The switch to LPG mode is performed automatically when the system is ready:

• the warning light and the associated LPG fuel level are displayed on the instrument panel 2;
• the warning light comes on in grey to confirm the choice of LPG mode, then comes on in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green when LPG mode is active.

To switch from LPG mode to petrol mode manually

Press control 1.

The warning light goes out on the instrument panel 2 and indicates that petrol mode is activated.

Automatically switching from LPG mode to petrol mode

Depending on the vehicle, under certain conditions of use (e.g. starting when cold, hard acceleration, etc.), the system may opt to temporarily switch back to petrol mode.

The warning light appears in grey to warn you.

If the conditions are met again, it then automatically switches back to LPG mode and the warning light appears in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green.

Note: after several unfruitful attempts, the system may decide to remain in Petrol mode for the current journey.

A new attempt may be made after the engine has been fully stopped.

LPG tank empty

When the tank is almost empty and the engine is running on the LPG fuel reserve, the "LPG low level" message is displayed on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep and lighting up:

• of the warning light in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green;

and

• the warning light in yellow.

Press switch 3 "OK", 4 or 5 to stop displaying the message and the warning lights.

When there is no LPG in the tank, the "LPG tank empty" message is displayed on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep and:

• the disappearance of the  warning light;

and

• the display of the warning light in yellow.

Fill up the LPG as soon as possible LPG tank.

Operating faults

In the event of a fault that could impair the correct operation of the engine, the "LPG not available" message appears and the system automatically switches from LPG mode to Petrol mode.

This is confirmed by the display of the following on the instrument panel:

• the "Check LPG system" message;

and

• the warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light in yellow.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;

If driving under severe conditions

In very cold weather (temperature below approximately 10 °C) and, depending on the quality of the gas used, the system may:

• automatically manage the conditions for switching between LPG mode and petrol mode;

or

• consume a small amount of petrol in LPG mode.

Note: on vehicles that are equipped, it is recommended to use ECO mode in these conditions (particularly below 0 °C) to maximise the use of LPG mode Driving advice, eco-driving.

In the event of an accident

The main precautions to be taken are the same as with petrol vehicles:

• apply the parking brake;
• stop the engine (a safety device that stops LPG from entering the engine is automatically triggered);
• switch off the ignition;
• observe local regulations.