Dacia Spring

Stop and steering lock position St

To lock : remove the key and turn the steering wheel until the steering column locks.

To unlock : turn the key and the steering wheel slightly.

Accessories position A

When the ignition is switched off, any accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to function.

Ignition ON position M

The ignition is switched on :

  • the engine may be started.

Ignition ON position D

Turn the key to position D and then release it.

warning

Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Switching off the engine disables the assistance equipment : brakes, power-assisted steering, etc., and the passive safety devices such as airbags and pretensioners.

Stopping the engine

With the engine running, turn the key back to the « Stop » position St. The engine gets switched off.

tip

Before starting the vehicle, perform the below steps.

  • Drive mode in N condition ;
  • Press brake pedal 2_ALL_472_1_pictogramme.png ;
  • Turn the key to position D and release it;
  • warning indicator « READY » will appear in the cluster.

Special note

Depending on the vehicle, accessories (e.g. radio) stop working either when the engine is switched off or when the doors are locked.

Starting problems

To avoid damage , do not keep trying to start the engine (by pushing or towing the vehicle) without having identified and corrected the cause of the fault.

If the fault cannot be identified, do not continue to try and start the engine, but contact an approved dealer.

tip

The vehicle can only be started if the charging cable is unplugged from the vehicle.

warning

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.