Safety regulations
Exhaust gases are toxic! If it is necessary to start the engine in a garage or other area, ensure good ventilation or be sure to open the gate.
When starting to repair or service electrical equipment, be sure to first disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.
When performing electric welding work, disconnect the wires from the battery and the generator, as well as the wiring harness blocks from the electronic engine control unit!
Warning: If a coded audio system is installed on the car, then when the wire is disconnected from the battery terminal, the audio system is blocked, so you will need to enter a code to turn it on again. The audio system code is printed on the card that came with the car.
When coasting, do not turn off the ignition, otherwise the anti-theft device in the ignition lock may work, blocking the steering column shaft. Your car may become uncontrollable!
Gasoline, antifreeze, and antifreeze are toxic, so be careful when filling your vehicle with fluids.
A catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. The engine heats up to over 600°C when the engine is running, so be sure there is no dry grass or combustible material under the vehicle to avoid fire when parking.
It is forbidden to operate a car with a burning indicator of an emergency drop in oil pressure: it should briefly (no more than 2 s) light up only when the engine is started. This also applies to the low battery indicator, as sometimes the cause of its ignition may be a short circuit in the wiring, leading to a fire in the engine compartment of the car.
It is forbidden to work under a vehicle raised with a jack. Be sure to place reliable supports under the body.
Do not smoke or use open flames when refueling or servicing the vehicle.
It is forbidden to check the operation of the generator by disconnecting the wires from the battery, and the operability of the ignition system «for a spark».
When lifting the vehicle with a jack, be sure to apply the parking brake and place suitable stops under the wheels on the opposite side.
Operating recommendations
Maintenance and repair of the car during the warranty period must be carried out only at service stations with a mandatory note on the work in the service book coupons, otherwise you will lose the warranty for the car.
It should be borne in mind that even cars of the same model, produced almost simultaneously, have individual characteristics of behavior on the road. It is recommended to use the full speed and dynamic capabilities of the car as you get used to it, comprehend its character and only after the car has passed the first 2000-3000 km in compliance with the restrictions.
Warm up the engine at idle before driving, as running a cold engine at high speeds will shorten its life. When the starter is turned on, the manual transmission control lever must be in the neutral position, the automatic transmission selector lever in the position «N» (neutral) or «R» (parking).
Do not allow the engine to operate at a crankshaft speed at which the tachometer needle is in the red zone of the scale.
It is forbidden to start the movement of the car from a place «on the starter». You can start moving only in first gear with the parking brake lever fully lowered, gently releasing the clutch pedal.
Do not exceed the carrying capacity specified in the technical characteristics of the car: overloading leads to increased wear of tires and suspension parts, to loss of directional stability.
Do not drive on poor quality roads at high speeds. «breakdowns» suspensions, which, as a rule, accompany movement in such modes, lead to damage and deformation of the components of the chassis of the car. In this case, damage and deformation of the body may occur.
Regularly check the air pressure in the tires: low pressure leads to intensive tire wear. The difference in tire pressure values of 0.2-0.3 kgf / cm2 leads to a deterioration in vehicle handling.
Regularly check the condition of the rubber boots on the ball joints, constant velocity joints and tie rod joints. Damaged covers must be replaced, as water and dirt will quickly disable the mechanisms.
For refueling, use fuels and lubricants and operating fluids recommended by the manufacturer.
Regularly check the condition of the battery terminals and the fastening of the wires on them. Loose fastening or oxidation of the terminals can damage the electronic devices of the car.
Remember that the battery terminals are of different diameters: the positive terminal is larger than the negative one. Make sure that the wires are connected in accordance with the polarity indicated on their tips and terminals.
When charging the battery directly on the vehicle from an external current source, be sure to disconnect it from the generator (remove the terminal from the battery «plus»).
Do not violate the deadlines for inspection and maintenance work. All work is carried out in full.
Recommendations for traffic safety
Driving style and seating comfort will affect safety, so do the following:
- be sure to fasten your seat belt, even if you drive a car in the city;
- make sure all passengers, even those in the rear seats, are wearing their seat belts. Passengers not wearing seat belts endanger themselves, the driver and other passengers in the event of an accident;
Warning: Airbags do not replace seat belts. Moreover, when the car is moving, the driver and front passenger must be sure to wear their seat belts, since in the event of a traffic accident, a deployed airbag itself can cause serious injury to a person who is not wearing a seat belt.
- for transportation of children under the age of 12, use special child seats in which the child is securely fixed relative to the seat, and the seat relative to the car;
Warning: Never install a child seat in the front seat unless the vehicle is designed to disable the front passenger airbag. If the car is equipped with side airbags, then the installation of a child seat is only allowed in the rear seat.
- adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily reach any control;
- adjust the position of the steering wheel so that all instruments in the instrument cluster are visible, and the hands on the steering wheel are in the most comfortable position;
- make sure that all pedals move freely;
- do not drive while intoxicated. The use of alcohol, drugs and certain medications adversely affects the senses, the speed of a person's reaction, his driving abilities, increases the risk of creating an emergency and injury;
- do not drive if you feel tired. Stop often to rest (at least every two hours);
- drive at a speed appropriate to traffic, weather and road conditions. Remember: the handling of the car, its braking qualities are largely dependent on the grip of the tires with the road surface. Road sections with freshly laid asphalt are very dangerous. On a wet road, a hydroplaning effect may occur, in which case a complete loss of controllability is possible;
- follow the rules of the road.