Vehicle controls (VAZ-2109)

All cars of the VAZ-2108, VAZ-2109 family have the same design of the instrument panel and the location of the vehicle controls (figure 4).



1. Ignition switch. Its key can be set to the following four positions:

• 0 - everything is off, the key cannot be removed, the anti-theft device is not enabled;
• I — ignition on, key cannot be removed;
• II — the starter is on, the key cannot be removed. This position is not fixed, and after releasing the key it returns to the "I" position. The starter can be turned on again only after returning the key to the "0" position;
• III — ignition is off, when the key is removed, the anti-theft device is activated. To turn off the anti-theft device, insert the key into the ignition switch and, slightly turning the steering wheel to the right and left, turn the key to the "0" position.

2. Ignition key. The key is reversible, i.e. it can be inserted into the switch in any position. The key number is written on the flag of the ring that holds the keys together. By cutting off the flag or replacing the ring, you can keep the ignition key number secret.

3. Key for door locks.

4. Instrument panel.

5. Central nozzles of the ventilation and heating system of the passenger compartment.

6. Side nozzles of the ventilation and heating system of the passenger compartment.

7. Glove box.

8. Magazine shelf.

9. Plug.

10. Rear window heating switch. The window heating is turned on by pressing the button and turned off by pressing the button again.

11. Rear fog light switch. The rear fog light is turned on by pressing the button and turned off by pressing the button again.

12. Hazard warning light switch. When the button is pressed, the flashing light of all direction indicators and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is switched on. When the button is pressed again, the alarm is switched off.


13. External lighting switch. When the lower arm of the button is pressed to the first fixed position, the side lights are turned on, and to the second fixed position, the headlight circuits are additionally energized.

14. Control panel for the interior ventilation and heating system.

15. Gear shift lever. The gear shift pattern is shown on the handle of the lever.

16. Parking brake lever. By moving the lever upwards, the brake shoes of the rear wheels are activated. To return the lever to its original position, press the button on the end of the lever handle. In case of emergency, the parking brake can be used while the car is moving to slow down or used simultaneously with the service brake system.

17. Ashtray.

18. Cigarette lighter. To use, press the socket, which remains in the recessed position for about 20 seconds, after which it automatically returns to its original position, ready for use.

19. Windscreen wiper and washer switch lever. If the lever is in the position:

• I — windshield wiper off, rear window washer and wiper off;
• II — intermittent windshield wiper mode is enabled (not fixed position);
• III — intermittent windshield wiper mode is enabled (fixed position);
• IV — the first speed of the windshield wiper is on;
• V — the second speed of the windshield wiper is on;
• VI — (towards you), windshield washer is on (not fixed position). The windshield wiper is also switched on at the same time. If the headlights are on, the headlight wipers and washers operate;
• VII — rear window wiper is on (fixed position);
• VIII — rear window wiper and washer are on (not fixed position).

20. Carburetor throttle control pedal.

21. Brake pedal.

22. Clutch pedal.

23. Carburetor air damper control handle. Serves to start a cold engine. When the handle is pulled toward you, the air damper is closed and the air damper cover indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

24. Sound signal switch.

25. Handle for setting the daily trip meter to zero. The counter readings are reset by turning the handle counterclockwise with the vehicle stopped. On some vehicles, the handle is installed directly on the speedometer.

26. Instrument lighting switch. Is energized if the external lighting is on. Rotating the handle turns on the instrument lighting and adjusts its brightness.

27. Headlight corrector with manual adjustment. It is installed on some of the manufactured vehicles. By turning the handle, the angle of the headlight beam is adjusted depending on the vehicle load.

28. Hood lock drive lever.

29. Lever of the direction indicator, side parking lights and headlight switch. If, with the ignition on, the lever is in the position:

• I — direction indicators on; the low beam headlights are on if switch key 13 is fully pressed;
• II - left turn signals are on (not fixed position);
• III — left turn signals are on (fixed position);
• IV — right turn signals are on (non-fixed position);
• V — right turn signals are on (fixed position);
• VI — (towards you), the high beam headlights are on regardless of the position of switch key 13 (not fixed position);
• VII — (away from you), the high beam headlights are on if the switch button 13 is fully pressed (fixed position).

If the ignition key is in position III ("Park") and the lever is in the position:

• III - left side parking lights are on;
• V — starboard parking lights are on.