Installation of license plates On a sedan, the front and rear license plates 4 (Fig. 42) are secured with two self-tapping screws 2 with washers 3. On a hatchback, the front license plate is secured in the same way; before...
Basics of safe vehicle operation Your safety and the protection of the environment depend on the technical condition of your vehicle and compliance with the rules of its operation. The recommendations below will significantly...
Preparing the car for driving Attention! Before leaving the garage or parking place, check the technical condition of the car. To do this: 1. Check and adjust the air pressure in your tires to the correct level ( see table 3 )....
Starting the engine These recommendations will ensure that the engine will start properly with the battery charged to at least 75%, using engine oil of the SAE viscosity grade appropriate for the ambient temperature (...
Features of operation of a car with a fuel injection system When the "Engine" indicator lights up while the engine is running, it signals a malfunction. But this does not mean that the engine should be stopped immediately - the controller has backup modes...
Vehicle movement The vehicle may only be moved after the interior windows have been cleared of ice, snow, and fogging to a level that ensures safe movement. It is recommended to start driving the car at negative...
Driving a car in winter To create comfortable conditions in the car interior when the ambient temperature is below zero, it is necessary to warm up the engine. In freezing temperatures, before each first time you turn on...
Driving a car in mountainous terrain Attention! When driving uphill, shift to lower gears in the gearbox in a timely manner, preventing engine overload and vehicle jerks. On long descents, use the engine in braking mode (accelerator...
Braking and parking Warning! Learn to brake smoothly, without allowing the wheels to lock. It is even better to use smooth braking with the service brakes while simultaneously downshifting. This technique ensures the...
Towing a car To tow the vehicle, secure the cable only to the front or rear eyes intended for this purpose (Fig. 43). Before towing, turn the ignition switch to position I. Ensure that traffic regulations are...
Safe parking system In the variant version, cars are equipped with a safe parking system parktronic. The system will help to avoid annoying minor accidents and the material costs that follow. Parking sensors (Fig. 44)...
Features of driving a car with an automatic transmission By installing a four-speed automatic transmission on your car, you can choose a comfortable, fully automatic gear shifting mode; or, in special driving conditions, engage a lower (2nd or 1st) gear....