Car Owner's Manual VAZ-21099

Safety rules and operating recommendations
Safety regulations Exhaust gases are toxic! If you need to start the engine in a garage or other room, ensure good ventilation or be sure to open the gate. When starting to repair...

Side doors
Attention! The door should close with a light push by hand. If too much force is required, the lock must be adjusted. Warning: Lock the rear doors if there are children in the...

Trunk lid
Attention! The trunk lid is locked with a key. Attention! The trunk lid should close without much effort. Otherwise, the lock must be adjusted. 1. Insert the key and turn it...

Opening and closing the hood
Attention! The hood of VAZ-2109 cars is not fixed in the open position, so always securely insert the stop into the hole on the inside of the hood. When closing the hood, make...

Luggage compartment
To transport large loads, you can increase the luggage compartment by folding the rear seat. This will make the car a two-seater. Caution! When unfolding and folding the rear...

Front seat adjustment
Before driving, adjust the seat position so that you feel comfortable behind the wheel. An uncomfortable seating position increases fatigue, which can negatively affect driving...

Governing bodies
Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the two panels shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1. "Low" instrument panel: 1. Instrument cluster. 2. Ignition switch. 3. Instrument panel....

Ventilation and heating of the passenger compartment
Air from outside enters the car through the windows if the windows are down and through the air intake in front of the windshield. Air entering the passenger compartment through...

Elimination of fogging or freezing of glass
To prevent the windows from fogging up and freezing in cold weather, you need to direct all air flows to the windshield and side windows. If the windows are fogged up, direct cold...

Seat belts
Seat belts are an effective means of protecting the driver and passengers from serious injuries in road accidents. Check the condition of the belts regularly. If they are frayed,...

Refueling a car
If the gas station where you were planning to fill up your car has just had fuel drained from a tanker, it is better to look for another gas station or come back in a few hours,...

What you need to have in your car
We recommend that you always keep the following accessories, tools and spare parts in your vehicle. Tools and accessories: 1. First aid kit. 2. Warning triangle. 3. Fire...

Preparing the car for departure
Before you hit the road, check the technical condition of the car. It will take no more than 15 minutes, but during the trip you will be sure of the serviceability of the systems...

Checking the wheels
You will need pressure gauge pump calipers The air pressure in the front and rear tires should be, MPa (kgf/cm²): 155/70R13 0,19 (1,9) 165/70R13 0,2 (2,0) 175/70R13 0,19 (1,9)...

Checking the level and adding coolant
The expansion tank is installed on the left side of the engine compartment next to the battery. You will need: coolant (Tosol-A40) clean rag Before we begin Place the vehicle on a...

Checking the level and adding oil to the lubrication system
The oil level indicator (dipstick) is located in the middle of the cylinder block behind the cooling system radiator. You will need: motor oil "LUKOIL-Arctic" (5W-30, 5W-40;...

Checking the level and adding fluid to the washer reservoir
You will need: in summer - clean water in winter - antifreeze Advice: Use antifreeze from well-known companies. Warning! Take precautions when working with antifreeze. Do not use...

Checking the level and adding oil to the gearbox
The oil level indicator (dipstick) is located on the left side of the engine compartment next to the battery. Before starting, place the vehicle on a level surface. 1. Remove the...

Checking the level and topping up the brake fluid
You will need: clean rags brake fluid "Tom" or "Rosa" When the brake fluid level in the reservoir drops below the "MIN" mark, the control lamp lights up red in the instrument...

Starting the engine
Attention! Before starting the engine, be sure to move the gearshift lever to neutral. At an air temperature of -25°C and below, we recommend pressing the accelerator pedal 2-3...

Disconnecting and connecting the battery
You will need: key for "10" Advice: When repairing electrical equipment and the power supply system, disconnect the wire from the "-" terminal of the battery. We also recommend...

Removal and installation the battery
You will need: keys for "10" and "13" Tip: Monitor the condition of the battery terminals. Dirty and oxidized battery terminals increase the resistance between the terminals and...

Wheel replacement
You will need: brake fluid clean cloth (rag) Place the car on a level surface and place blocks under the wheel diagonally opposite the car. If you are changing a front wheel,...

Checking and cleaning the radiator
You will need: screwdriver brush If the car is used on dusty and dirty roads, as well as during the flowering of poplar, check the cleanliness of the radiator more often, looking...

Replacement and maintenance of windshield wiper blades
Clean dirty brushes with a damp cloth. On your vehicle, the attachment of the brushes on the lever may differ from that shown in the photo. If there are uncleaned spots, streaks,...

Lifting a car
You will need: jack support stand Advice: We recommend replacing the standard jack with a screw or hydraulic one. Tip: On soft ground, we recommend placing additional support,...

Towing a car
Always take a tow rope with you when you travel. If your car is being towed with a non-working engine, turn the ignition key to position 0 and leave it in place. With the engine...

Replacing fuses
If any electrical device on your vehicle does not work, first check the fuse in that device's circuit. Attention! Generator, ignition, engine starter circuits (battery, starter,...

Operation during the warranty period
Perform maintenance and repair of the vehicle during the warranty period only at specialized AvtoVAZ maintenance facilities, the addresses of which are listed in the service book....

Running in a new car
During the vehicle break-in period (first 2000 km of run) intensive running-in of parts occurs. The reliability, durability and economy of your car will depend on proper operation...

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