Before starting the engine Check for tire punctures, oil or water stains, and other visible signs of possible problems. After getting into the vehicle, make sure the parking brake is applied. Make...
Combined ignition switch If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, move the gear lever to neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal. If the car is equipped with an automatic...
Engine starting Pic. 1.180. Engine starting If the engine does not start or stalls immediately after starting, turn the ignition key to the «LOCK» for at least 15 s (up to 2–3 min...
Manual transmission control Pic. 1.181. Manual transmission shift pattern The gearshift pattern is shown on the gear lever knob. All forward gears are synchronized and therefore easy to engage. To...
Automatic transmission (4 and 5 speed) Pic. 1.182. Automatic transmission selector lever The highly efficient automatic transmission has four forward gears and one reverse gear. Gear shifting is carried out...
Anti-Lock Braking System Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking or when driving on uneven roads. Electronic control unit for anti-lock braking...
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Vehicle Stability Control (ESP – Electronic Stability Program) designed to ensure the stability of the vehicle during cornering. The system checks where the...
Operation of permanent four-wheel drive (4WD) Engine power is transmitted to the front and rear wheels. permanent drive (4WD) especially useful when good traction control is required on slippery, wet, snowy or muddy...
Proper braking techniques Before driving after parking, make sure the parking brake is off and the brake warning light is off. After driving through water or washing the car, the brakes may get...
Economic driving Move smoothly. Avoid sudden accelerations. Try to move at a constant speed. Do not accelerate before stopping. Try to maintain the speed of the traffic flow to avoid...
Towing a trailer or car Attention! Refrain from towing a trailer for the first 2,000 km to ensure that the parts break in (running-in) new car. Failure to observe this precaution could result...
If the engine does not start If the engine does not turn over with the starter or turns over very slowly If the car is equipped with an automatic transmission, move the selector to the position «R»...
Starting the engine from an external source Pic. 1.191. Starting the engine from an external source The battery used as an auxiliary source must have a nominal voltage of 12 V. If you are not sure about this, you...
If the engine is overheated If the coolant temperature gauge needle is in the hot zone, pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. Move the selector to position «R» («Parking»)...
Compact spare wheel Check the air pressure in the spare tire after installing it and adjust it to the nominal value. The air pressure must be checked periodically and maintained at the...
Full size spare tire Check the air pressure in the spare tire after installing it and adjust the pressure to the nominal value. The air pressure must be periodically checked and maintained...
Spare wheel handling Pic. 1.192. Removing the mounting bolt cover To remove the spare wheel, open the rear door. Remove the fixing bolt cover with a screwdriver or a coin (pic. 1.192 Pic....
Flat tire replacement The operations described below can be used for both changing wheels and changing wheels. When preparing to change a flat tire, make sure the selector is in the «R»...
Emergency accessories These accessories, which are in the car, will help in the event of an emergency. Fire extinguisher Pic. 1.205. Location of the fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher is...
Towing a disabled vehicle If necessary, the vehicle must be towed by a professional towing service. This will help prevent damage to the vehicle during towing. In addition, towing professionals...
Emergency towing In case of emergency towing, when it is not possible to use the services of a tow truck, attach the towing cable or chain to the towing hook at the bottom of the...