Attention! Remove the key from the ignition only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop so that the steering lock does not engage. After the vehicle has come to a complete stop, always apply the parking brake to the vehicle.
Egnition lock
Pic. 1.13. Key positions in the ignition lock
The key in the ignition lock can occupy the following positions (pic. 1.13).
Position «LOCK» («0»)
Ignition off, steering wheel locked (with key out), electrical equipment can not work.
Position «ACC («I»)
The steering wheel is locked, the electrical equipment can work.
Position «ON» («II»)
The steering wheel is unlocked, the electrical equipment can work.
Position «START» («III»)
Engine start.
If the key in the ignition lock does not turn or turns with difficulty, shake the steering wheel slightly to the left and right and at the same time turn the key to position «ON» («II») - the wheel is unlocked.
Attention! While driving, never turn the ignition key to the «LOCK» («0») or in position «ACC» («I»).
The steering lock cannot replace the parking brake. Before getting out of the car, stop the engine, set the automatic transmission control lever (if it is installed) into position «R» (parking) and brake the vehicle with the parking brake.
When turning on the ignition, do not put your hand through the steering wheel, as if the steering wheel starts to turn suddenly, you may be injured.
Attention! When the engine is not running, do not leave the ignition key in the «ON» («II»), as the battery will be discharged in this key position.
In order to facilitate the installation of the key in the ignition switch at night, when the driver's door is opened, the ignition switch lamp will be on for about 20 seconds.
Starting an engine not equipped with a fuel injection system
To start, do the following:
- Fasten your seat belts.
- Release the parking brake lever.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Depress the clutch pedal and place the shift lever in neutral position. While starting, hold the clutch pedal in the lowest position.
Attention! Turn on the starter for no more than 10 s. If the engine does not start immediately, wait 5-10 seconds, then repeat the starting process, otherwise the starter may be damaged.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Set the selector lever to «R» (parking) or «N» (neutral).
Pull the choke control knob only to start or warm up the engine. Pull out the choke knob fully.
When the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature, push the choke knob fully back in.
When the choke control knob is pulled out, the choke control lamp lights up, which goes out when the knob is pushed back.
Starting a cold diesel engine
Attention! There is a danger of poisoning when the engine is operated in a closed room.
To start, do the following:
- 1. Turn the key in the ignition switch to position «ON» («I»).
- 2. Wait a while until the glow plug indicator goes out.
- 3. Then turn the key in the ignition switch to position «START» («III») and start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal. In cold weather, to start the engine, press the accelerator pedal all the way down.
When the ambient temperature is cold, pull out the cold start button fully, turn it to the right, and turn the ignition key to the «ON» («II»). On a car with a manual transmission, while starting the engine, press the clutch pedal - the starter should only rotate the engine crankshaft. Turn the key in the ignition switch to position «START» («III») and hold it in this position until the engine starts. Depress the accelerator pedal to slightly increase the engine speed and release it as soon as the engine starts to run smoothly. When the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature, turn the cold start button to the left and push it back in. While the engine is warming up at idle, the cold start button must remain pulled out. Until the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature, avoid high engine speeds and high engine loads.
Attention! To facilitate starting a cold engine, turn off all electrical consumers.
If the engine does not start, turn the key in the ignition switch back to the «LOCK» («0») or «ACC» («I»). Wait 5 seconds before attempting to start again, otherwise the glow plugs will not work.
When the button is pulled out, the cold start indicator lights up.
Starting a hot diesel engine
To start, do the following:
- 1. Turn the key in the ignition switch to position «ON» («I»).
- 2. Wait a while until the glow plug indicator goes off.
- 3. Then turn the key in the ignition switch to position «START» («III») and start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.