If the car is equipped with an automatic transmission, move the selector to the position «R» or «N» and apply the parking brake.
Check the wire connections to the battery terminals to make sure they are clean and tight.
Pic. 1.190. battery cover
Turn on the interior lamp. If the lamp lights up weakly or goes out when the starter is engaged, then the battery is discharged (pic. 1.190).
Check starter wire connections for tightness.
Do not start the engine by towing.
If the engine cranks normally with the starter, but does not start
Check the fuel level in the tank.
Check connections of all wires of the ignition system, coil and spark plugs (for vehicles with petrol engine), connections of all wires of the preheating system, relay and glow plugs (for diesel vehicles). Reconnect disconnected or poorly connected connections.
Check the fuel line in the engine compartment.
If the engine stalls while driving
Gradually reduce vehicle speed while driving in a straight line. Pull off the road carefully to a safe place.
Turn on the alarm.
Try to start the engine again.