Precautions when operating a vehicle
Do not exceed the vehicle load capacity specified in this manual. Overloading leads to damage to suspension components, premature wear of tires and loss of vehicle stability.
Avoid driving fast on roads with poor surfaces, as sudden impacts can deform parts of the powertrain, body and suspension.
In case of strong impacts (for example, when hitting a curb), to avoid creating a sudden emergency situation, contact a certified emergency response service to check the condition of the vehicle.
Regularly check the condition of the protective rubber boots of the steering rack, ball joints, gear shift rod, front wheel drive joints, as well as the protective caps of the steering rod joints. If the cover or cap is damaged, incorrectly installed or twisted, dust, water and dirt will penetrate into the hinge or mechanism, which will cause increased wear and tear. Therefore, immediately replace a damaged cover or cap with a new one, and correct an incorrectly installed or twisted one.
In order to reduce the level of vibration transmitted from the front suspension to the steering gear, the steering gear housing is attached to the body shield via rubber mounts. The structurally incorporated elasticity of the connection allows for the movement of the crankcase relative to the body.
Attention! For lubrication of units and assemblies, use materials recommended by the manufacturer in Appendix 1. The use of other materials may lead to premature wear or damage to these units and assemblies.
To avoid the engine running at an excessively high speed while the vehicle is moving, shift gears in a timely manner. This will reduce engine wear and reduce fuel consumption.
Attention! The car engine is designed to use gasoline with an octane number not lower than that specified in Appendix 1. Using the car on gasoline with a lower octane number will lead to its failure!
Remember to check your tire pressure regularly, as using tires with pressures other than recommended will cause premature wear, increased fuel consumption, and reduced stability and control of your vehicle.
Warning! A pressure difference of just 0.02-0.03 MPa on one axle worsens controllability and may cause skidding during emergency braking!
The vehicle is equipped with a clutch drive cable with a clutch lining wear compensation mechanism, which eliminates the need for manual adjustment of the drive throughout the entire service life of the linings. To avoid clutch slippage, remove your foot from the pedal after changing gear and engaging the clutch.
Attention!
- While driving, do not keep your foot on the clutch pedal or your hand on the gear shift lever, as this may cause damage and premature wear of the gear shift mechanism parts.
- When the pedal is operated during the clutch engagement and disengagement process, the toothed elements in the lining wear compensation mechanism close and open, which can be accompanied by a characteristic clicking sound. This sound should not cause concern about the malfunction of the clutch drive; it may appear and disappear as the linings wear out, while the complete disengagement and engagement of the clutch is fully ensured.
On vehicles equipped with electric power steering (in a variant design), when reaching the extreme positions of the steering wheel rotation, the appearance of a slight knock is not a sign of a malfunction.
Always keep the battery terminals and clamps clean and securely connected. Remember that oxidation of terminals and clamps, as well as unreliable connections, cause sparking at the point of unreliable contact, which can lead to failure of the vehicle's electronic equipment. It is also not allowed to check the generator's performance with the engine running by removing the clamps from the battery.
Warning! Your vehicle is equipped with a high energy ignition system. Therefore, when the engine is running, touching the ignition system elements is dangerous.
In addition, it is not recommended to check high-voltage circuits "for spark", as this may lead to failure of ignition system components. When servicing a vehicle with an 8-valve engine, check the reliability of the connections of the high-voltage wires to the coils and spark plugs.
When removing high-voltage wires from ignition system instruments, use the protective cap only. Dismantling by high-voltage wire is not permitted!
To avoid discharging the battery when the engine is not running, do not leave the key in the ignition switch for a long time.
Avoid opening doors abruptly at the end of their travel. Do not leave the doors open when stopped in strong winds to avoid deformation of the front edges of the doors.
In winter, when a layer of ice or snow on the sliding windows makes it difficult to move them, do not apply excessive force when turning the handle to avoid damaging the window lift mechanism. To prevent the electric windows from failing, be sure to clear the door windows of ice and snow.
Operating a new car
During the break-in period of a new car before the first 3000 km:
- after the first thousand kilometers, check the tightening of the wheel mounting bolts and, if necessary, tighten until a torque of 87.7 N·m is reached;
- when driving, do not exceed the speeds indicated in Table 2;
- shift into higher gears in a timely manner, in accordance with road conditions, to avoid overloading the engine;
- do not tow a trailer or another vehicle;
- driving modes - abrupt starting, including with the handbrake on, turning with front wheel slippage at maximum engine speed - are not allowed, as this leads to damage to the differential.
Before the end of the running-in period of the brake pads (within 3000 km) the relative difference in braking forces of the rear axle wheels when measured using the method in accordance with GOST R 51709-2001 should not exceed 35%.
Warning! New brake pads must be run in (get used to it), therefore, during the vehicle's running-in period or after replacing the brake pads, it is necessary to operate the vehicle with increased caution, since the braking system is not at its maximum efficiency during this period.
Table 2. Speeds of the new car, km/h
| Mileage, km | Gearbox transmission | ||||
| first | second | third | fourth | fifth | |
| 0-500 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 90 |
| 500-3000 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 110 |