Precautions when operating the car The car is easy to drive, has good maneuverability in sandy, snowy and wet dirt roads. However, it should always be remembered that the vehicle is not designed for permanent operation in difficult road conditions.
For lubrication of components and assemblies, filling the fuel tank, use materials recommended by the manufacturer, Appendix 1.
Attention. Do not operate the vehicle with the low oil pressure warning light on. It is allowed to glow the lamp at the minimum frequency of rotation of the crankshaft in idle mode. A lamp burning at medium engine operating modes indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, which can lead to its failure. In the event of this malfunction, please contact your dealer «GM - AVTOVAZ».
Attention. Never allow the engine to operate at an engine speed at which the tachometer needle is in the solid red zone of the scale. The tachometer needle in the red zone with hatching indicates that the crankshaft speed is approaching the maximum allowable value.
Attention
- Operating tires with pressures other than those recommended will result in premature tire wear and poor vehicle stability and controllability.
- Ignition of a control lamp «Check engine» when the engine is running does not mean that the engine must be stopped immediately - the controller has standby modes that allow the engine to operate in conditions close to normal. However, the cause of the malfunction must be established by the ZAO dealer «GM - AVTOVAZ» as fast as possible.
- The CHEVROLET-NIVA car is equipped with an engine with a converter and an oxygen concentration sensor, which is designed to use only unleaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline in a short time disables these elements, smoky exhaust appears and fuel consumption increases sharply.
- The catalytic converter is an expensive component that ensures compliance with environmental protection requirements. The converter can also fail in the event of misfires in the ignition system, because. in this case, the fuel will ignite in the converter and the temperature in it will rise sharply, which will lead to damage to the catalytic unit. Therefore, if misfiring occurs - interruptions in the operation of the engine and twitching when the car is moving - you need to stop driving, turn off the engine and take measures to deliver the car to the CJSC dealer «GM - AVTOVAZ».
To prevent misfiring, regularly have your dealer ZAO «GM - AVTOVAZ» all prescribed «service book» care of the ignition system.
Attention. To avoid failure of the converter, do not start the engine by towing the car and in no case use the starter to move the car.
Warning. Due to the fact that the converter, located under the bottom of the car, has a high operating temperature, when parking the car, make sure that there is no dry grass or other combustible material under the converter - rags, paper, wood shavings, etc.
Driving position
Warning. Safe driving technique largely depends on the correct posture of the driver. Proper sitting position - the driver leans quite firmly on the seat back, the legs are not fully extended at full pedal travel, and both arms, slightly bent at the elbows, hold the upper part of the steering wheel. The position of the body should be stable, but not tense - this prevents rapid fatigue.
Preparing the car for movement
Attention. Before leaving the garage or parking place, check the technical condition of the car.
For this:
1. Check and adjust, see table 1, the air pressure in the tires. The difference in tire pressure by only 0.02-0.03 MPa worsens the controllability of the car, and when braking it can lead to its skidding.
2. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase and top up if necessary.
3. Check the levels of coolant, brake and washer fluids and top up if necessary.
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and top up if necessary.
5. Check up serviceability of lamps of external light devices.
6. Check the operation of the windshield wipers and washers, parking brake.
7. Check that mirrors, seats and seat belts are properly installed.
8. Inspect the parking lot. The presence of traces of oils and operating fluids under the car indicates the leakage of its components and assemblies. In this case, you need to contact your dealer «GM - AVTOVAZ» to identify and eliminate the causes of their occurrence.
9. At the beginning of the movement, check the serviceability of the service brakes.
Operation of a new car
Attention. During the first 3,000 km of the new car:
1. When driving, do not exceed the speed of 100 km/h.
2. Do not tow a trailer or other vehicle.
3. Downshift in a timely manner in the gearbox according to the driving conditions, avoiding overloading the engine.
Parking a car with the tailgate open
Warning. When the car is parked at night with the tailgate open to the maximum angle, use the emergency sign stops.