Vehicle Precautions
Do not exceed the vehicle load specified in this manual. Overloading causes damage to suspension components, premature tire wear and loss of vehicle stability.
Do not drive fast on uneven roads, as sharp impacts can deform parts of the power unit, bodywork and suspension.
In case of strong impact (For example, when hitting a curb), in order to avoid creating a sudden emergency, contact a certified SSSS to check the condition of the car.
Regularly check the condition of the protective rubber boots of the steering rack, ball joints, gear shift rod, front wheel drive joints, and protective caps of the steering rod joints. If the case or cap is damaged, improperly installed or twisted, then dust, water and dirt will penetrate into the hinge or mechanism, which will cause increased wear and destruction. Therefore, immediately replace a damaged cover or cap with a new one, and correct it if it is incorrectly installed or twisted.
In order to reduce the level of vibrations transmitted from the front suspension to the steering gear, the steering gear housing is attached to the body shield through rubber mounts. Structurally incorporated elasticity of the connection allows the mobility of the crankcase relative to the body.
Attention! For lubrication of components and assemblies, use materials recommended by the manufacturer in Appendix 1. The use of other materials can lead to premature wear or damage to these components and assemblies.
To avoid running the engine at an excessively high speed when the vehicle is moving, change gears in a timely manner. This will reduce engine wear and fuel consumption.
Attention! The car engine is designed to use gasoline with an octane rating not lower than that specified in Appendix 1. Operating a car on gasoline with a lower octane rating will lead to its failure!
Remember to check your tire pressure regularly, as running tires at pressures other than those recommended will result in premature tire wear, increased fuel consumption, and poor vehicle stability and controllability.
Warning! The difference in pressure on one axle by only 0.02-0.03 MPa impairs handling, and in case of emergency braking it can lead to a skid!
The vehicle is equipped with a clutch cable with a clutch lining wear compensation mechanism, which eliminates manual adjustment of the drive for the entire life of the lining. To prevent slipping of the clutch, take your foot off the pedal after changing gear and engaging the clutch.
Attention!
- While driving, do not keep your foot on the clutch pedal and do not keep your hand on the gearshift lever, this may cause damage and premature wear of the parts of the gearshift mechanism.
- When the pedal is operated in the process of disengaging and engaging the clutch, the gear elements in the lining wear compensation mechanism close and open, which may be accompanied by a characteristic clicking sound. This sound should not cause concern about the malfunction of the clutch drive, it can appear and disappear as the lining wears, while the completeness of disengaging and engaging the clutch is fully ensured.
On vehicles equipped with electric power steering (in a variant), when the extreme positions of the steering wheel are reached, the appearance of a slight knock is not a sign of a malfunction.
Constantly monitor the cleanliness of the battery terminals and clamps and the reliability of their connection. Remember that oxidation of the terminals and clamps, as well as an unreliable connection, cause sparking at the place of unreliable contact, which can lead to failure of the car's electronic equipment. It is also not allowed to check the operability of the generator with the engine running by removing the clamps from the battery.
Warning! The vehicle has a high energy ignition system. Therefore, when the engine is running, touching the elements of the ignition system is dangerous.
In addition, it is not recommended to check high voltage circuits «for a spark», as this can lead to failure of the elements of the ignition system. When servicing a car with an 8-valve engine, check the connections of the high-voltage wires to the coils and spark plugs.
Dismantle high-voltage wires from the ignition system devices only by the protective cap. Dismantling by the high-voltage wire is not allowed!
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 sudden opening of doors at the end of their travel. Do not leave the doors open at a stop 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 use excessive force when turning the knob, so as not to damage the window mechanism. To prevent failure of the power windows, be sure to clean the door glass from ice and snow.
Operation of a new car
During the break-in of a new car before the first 3000 km run:
- after running the first thousand kilometers, check the tightening of the wheel bolts and, if necessary, tighten until a torque of 87.7 Nm is reached;
- when driving, do not exceed the speeds indicated in table 2;
- timely, in accordance with road conditions, include higher gears in the gearbox, avoiding engine overload;
- do not tow a trailer or other vehicle;
- driving modes - abrupt starting, including with the hand brake on, a U-turn with slipping of the front wheels at maximum engine speed - is not allowed, as this leads to damage to the differential.
Until the end of the break-in period of the brake pads (within 3000 km) the relative difference in the braking forces of the rear axle wheels when measured according to the method according to GOST R 51709-2001 should not exceed 35%.
Warning! New brake pads need to be worn in (get used to), therefore, during the break-in period of the car or after replacing the brake pads, it is necessary to operate the car with increased caution, since the braking system does not have maximum efficiency during this period.
Table 2. New car speeds, 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 |