Checking the technical condition of the car Checking the engine oil level Before checking the engine oil level, warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and make sure the vehicle is parked on a level...
Air conditioner care Keeping the Condenser Clean air conditioner condenser (and engine cooling radiator) it is necessary to check periodically for the absence of adhering dirt, insect...
Steering wheel play check To check the steering wheel play, position the front wheels parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and turn the steering wheel slightly in both directions. Do...
Clutch pedal free play check Pic. 1.174. Clutch pedal free play check With the engine off, lightly depress the clutch pedal until you feel resistance. This is the clutch pedal free play. It must be...
Checking the free play of the brake pedal With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the brake booster. Pic. 1.175. Checking the free play of the brake pedal Then slowly...
Checking the height of the brake pedal above the floor An assistant is required to check the height of the brake pedal above the floor. With the engine running, the assistant should depress the brake pedal several times and...
Checking drive belts It is necessary to periodically check the correct tension of the drive belt and, if necessary, adjust it. It is also necessary to check the belt for cracks, wear,...
Checking and replacing fuses Replacing the fusible link In the event of an overload in the electrical circuit, the fusible link will burn out, thereby preventing damage to the entire wiring harness....
Checking the battery Attention! Battery electrolyte is a highly concentrated solution of sulfuric acid, which is extremely harmful and corrosive. Be careful not to get it in your eyes, skin,...
Checking the electric fans of the cooling system Attention! The cooling system radiator fan turns on depending on the engine coolant temperature and may sometimes come on when the engine is not running. Take extra care...
Replacing car lighting system lamps Lamp replacement Before replacing the lamp, make sure the switch is in the «OFF» («Off»). The following illustrations show how the light bulbs can be replaced. When...
Fuse blocks Pic. 1.189. Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the engine compartment (Gas engine) - see fig. 1.189 Attention! The description of the fuse box may not match...
Toxicity reduction system There are three systems for reducing toxicity: 1. Forced crankcase ventilation system. 2. Fuel vapor recovery system. 3. Exhaust gas cleaning system. Forced crankcase...