Manual transmission operate according to the switching diagram printed on the handle of its lever. In the neutral position, the lever is automatically set to the third or fourth gear position, from which it can be moved forward or backward respectively. To engage 1st or 2nd gear, move the lever all the way to the left and then forward or backward, respectively. To engage V gear, move the lever to the right as far as it will go and forward.
To engage reverse gear, pull the lock ring up, move the lever all the way to the left, and then forward.
Warning: Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is at a complete stop. To avoid damage to the transmission, avoid shifting when the wheels are slipping.
Automatic transmission It has six forward gears and one reverse gear. The inclusion of each gear occurs automatically depending on the position of the gear selector lever, vehicle speed and the position of the accelerator pedal.
During the break-in period of a new vehicle or immediately after connecting the battery (after disconnection or replacement) gear shifting may not be as smooth as usual. However, this does not indicate a malfunction: after several automatic gear shifts, the shift process will become smooth.
In addition to the automatic control mode, there is also a manual mode, in which the driver can independently control the automatic transmission in the same way as a manual transmission by moving the selector lever forward or backward.
Unlike a manual transmission, an automatic transmission, while in manual control mode, allows the driver to shift gears without releasing the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever is located on the floor tunnel. A scale of control modes is applied to the overlay of the floor tunnel.
The following designations are applied to the scale of control modes:
- R - parking. In this position, the transmission is locked to prevent the parked vehicle from moving. If the selector lever is in this position, the engine can be started;
- R reverse. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop;
Warning: Never move the selector lever to the «R» (parking) or «R» («reverse») while driving! This will damage the gearbox.
- N - neutral. In this position of the lever in the gearbox, none of the gears is engaged. This position is used during long stops, for example, in traffic jams;
Warning: Never move the selector lever to the «N» (neutral) while driving! In this case, you can accidentally move the lever to the position «R» or «R» while the vehicle is moving, which will damage the transmission. In addition, engine braking will become impossible.
Helpful Hints: To maintain control of your vehicle, always keep your foot on the brake pedal when the lever is in the «N», as well as when moving the lever to this position.
If the car is on a slope, then when starting the engine, the selector lever must be set to the position «R», not in position «N».
- D - forward movement. This is the main position of the selector lever, in which it is located most of the time when driving. In this case, the automatic transmission selects the gear that is optimal for a given speed and acceleration of the car.
Note: A special locking device will not allow the selector lever to be moved from the position «R» to any other position if the brake pedal is not held down.
To further move the lever to the positions «N» And «D» no need to press the brake pedal. To move the lever back from position «D» into position «N» you do not need to press the brake pedal, but to further move the lever to the position «I» on the pedal, press and move the lever to the right, and to move the lever to the position «R» you do not need to press the pedal, but you should also move the lever to the right.
Warning: When starting off, do not depress the accelerator pedal when moving the selector lever from the «R» or «N» to some other position. This is dangerous as the vehicle may move suddenly forward or backward.
Whether the vehicle is moving or stationary, press the gear lock button to select manual shift mode. In this case, the gear engaged by the driver will be blocked from automatically switching to the next gear until the driver himself decides to do so. When you turn on the manual control mode in the instrument cluster, the indicator lamp for the gear lock mode lights up and the number corresponding to the gear number appears on the display.
Warning: In manual transmission mode, upshifting or downshifting does not occur automatically. The driver must independently determine the moment of switching on the gear in accordance with the road conditions. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the engine speed does not exceed the maximum permissible value (the tachometer needle did not enter the red zone of the scale).
Notes
In manual transmission mode, only one of the three forward gears can be selected. To drive in reverse or to park, press the gear lock mode switch button again to disengage this mode, and then move the selector lever to the position «R» (reverse) or «R» (parking) respectively.
In manual transmission control mode, when the vehicle speed decreases, downshifting occurs automatically. When the car is stopped, first gear is automatically engaged.
To facilitate starting off on slippery surfaces, press the gear lock switch button and move the selector lever to the «ABOUT». At the same time, the second gear will immediately turn on in the box, which will ensure smooth starting on a slippery road. Then press the gear lock switch button again to re-engage the auto mode.
Move the selector lever smoothly, without excessive force. Sharp and strong movements can damage the lever.