Before starting the engine
Take a comfortable position and make sure that the accelerator and brake pedals are firmly depressed with your right foot.
Engine starting
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Make sure that the automatic transmission selector lever is in position P.
Note: The engine can also be started in the N position, however, for safety reasons, it is recommended to move the lever to the P position.
3. Step on the brake pedal with your right foot and start the engine.
Note: If you need to press the accelerator pedal to start the engine, press it with your right foot, and after starting, press the brake pedal.
Start of movement
Normal movement
1. Press the brake pedal with your right foot and move the automatic transmission selector lever to position D (or D3), and if you want to move backward, then to position R.
2. Visually verify that the lever is in the correct position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Be convinced that the control lamp of brake system has gone out.
5. Smoothly release a brake pedal and slightly press a gas pedal.
Note:
- If the automatic transmission selector lever is out of position P, the car will move even if the gas pedal is not pressed. To stop the car, press the brake pedal.
- Traction force will be greater in the initial stage after starting the engine, so depress the brake pedal harder in such cases.
- If, when moving the automatic transmission selector lever from position P, first move it to the left side and then press the brake pedal, the lever may not move to the desired position. You must first press the brake pedal, and then move the lever.
- While on models with a manual gearbox it is necessary to operate the clutch pedal and the gas pedal at the same time at the beginning of the movement, on models with an automatic transmission it is sufficient to control only the accelerator pedal.
- If, for any reason, the automatic transmission selector lever does not move out of the P position, even with the brake pedal depressed, do the following.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the ignition key or a screwdriver into the AT selector lever release hole and move the AT selector lever while holding the key (screwdriver) in the pressed state.
Getting Started on a Steep Hill
Visually determine the position of the automatic transmission selector lever.
With the parking brake applied, slowly release the brake pedal.
Slowly press the gas pedal and make sure that the car is ready to move.
Release the parking brake and start driving.
Movement
Do not move the automatic transmission selector lever to position N while driving.
Note:
- With the automatic transmission selector lever in the N position, engine braking is not available, which can lead to unforeseen consequences.
- With the automatic transmission selector lever in the position, fuel consumption practically does not change.
Normal movement
Forward movement begins after the automatic transmission selector lever is in position D.
When you press the gas pedal pro-. automatic shifting of gears according to the speed of movement (on L, L-4V models: 1st to 4th; on V, V-4 models: 1st to 5th).
Attention: When driving at high speed, do not switch the selector lever to position 2 and do not turn on the L mode, because. there will be a sharp braking by the engine, wheel slip and exceeding the critical engine speed.
Sharp acceleration
While driving, press the gas pedal sharply to the stop. This will shift to a lower gear and the vehicle will accelerate sharply.
Movement on the rise
Setting the AT selector lever to position D3 or 2, depending on the slope of the hill, will reduce sudden changes in engine speed and the vehicle will run more smoothly.
Downhill driving
If the automatic transmission selector lever is in position D on a downhill gradient, engine braking may be insufficient and the vehicle will accelerate. In such cases, set the automatic transmission selector lever to position D3 or 2. If very strong engine braking is required, set the selector lever to position 2 and select mode L.
Caution: Pressing the brake pedal frequently can cause the pads to overheat and reduce braking performance, so be sure to use engine braking on long descents.