Contents: Starting the engine ⬇ Petrol models equipped with fuel…⬇ Carburetor models ⬇ Diesel models ⬇ Speed Warning System ⬇ Engine stop ⬇
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, shift the transmission control lever to neutral and firmly apply the parking brake.
To prevent the starter from cranking the gearbox idle, press the clutch pedal all the way down.
Once the engine starts, release the ignition key immediately to avoid damaging the starter drive pinion.
Attention! Warm up the engine while driving. Start driving immediately after starting.
Avoid increasing crankshaft speed until the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (try not to press the gas pedal all the way down).
Warning! If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter, do not start its engine by pushing or towing - ignition of raw fuel that has entered the converter may cause the working element to fail. First, try to "light" it from an auxiliary battery.
Petrol models equipped with fuel injection system
The fuel injection system ensures that the engine is supplied with a combustible mixture of the optimal composition. In view of the above, the starting procedure for such engines is the same for any outside air temperature and does not depend on whether the engine is warmed up at the time of starting or not.
Before and during starting, do not press the accelerator pedal. If unsuccessful, wait about half a minute, then try again. Note: Do not crank the engine with the starter continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time.
If the engine is overheated, it makes sense to slightly increase the speed immediately after starting.
Carburetor models
Starting a cold engine
The engine is equipped with an automatic device that ensures enrichment of the air-fuel mixture during a cold start. The automatic device is activated by slowly pressing the accelerator pedal all the way down once.
In frosty weather (from - 25°C) the pedal should be pressed three times.
Having performed the described manipulations with the accelerator pedal, release it and proceed to start the engine.
Do not press the accelerator pedal before or during starting. If unsuccessful, wait about half a minute, then try again.
Note: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Caution! After attempting to start the engine, the ignition key must be returned to position "0" each time to avoid overheating the starting machine.
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Starting a warm engine
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal until the engine starts, then release the pedal.
Starting a hot engine
Without pumping, press the accelerator pedal and hold it in the lower position during the entire cranking process. Release the pedal after cranking is complete.
Diesel models
Preheat system
Diesel models are equipped with an automatic preheating device, which is activated by opening and then closing any of the front doors. If the system is not started, then re-opening the doors does not initiate the system.
Starting a cold engine
Turn the ignition key to position "I" - the pre-glow system indicator lamp on the instrument panel should light. When the engine reaches starting temperature, the lamp will go out.
Note: To minimize the load on the battery, try to avoid using other power consumers during the engine preheating period if possible.
As soon as the indicator lamp goes out, you should start the engine. If the engine speed is not stable at the moment of starting, hold the key turned a little longer, but not more than 30 seconds.
If this fails, repeat the entire procedure described. If the engine does not start this time, you should check the condition of the preheater fuse.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal when starting.
Speed Warning System
The signal buzzer is activated when the vehicle speed reaches 120 km/h.
Engine stop
When using the car for a long time with increased load on the engine, do not turn off the engine immediately after stopping driving, but first let it run at idle speed for about 2 minutes - this precaution will help to avoid the risk of overheating the turned off engine.
Caution! After the engine has stopped, the cooling fan may continue to operate for some time (up to 10 minutes). Later, fan activation is also possible, but only in the following cases:
As a result of heat accumulation, the coolant temperature increased; The underhood space, when the engine has not completely cooled down, is additionally heated by solar radiation.
When performing any work in the engine compartment, be careful!
Note: On models equipped with a catalytic converter, the ignition must never be turned off while driving in gear, as this may allow unburned fuel to enter the converter's working element and cause it to fail if it ignites when the engine is restarted.