Safety regulations and recommendations for use Safety regulations Exhaust gases are toxic! If it is necessary to start the engine in a garage or other area, ensure good ventilation or be sure to open the gate. When starting...
Side doors Attention! The door should close with a slight push by hand. If this requires too much effort, then it is necessary to adjust the lock. Attention! Lock the rear doors if there are...
Trunk lid Attention! The trunk lid is locked with a key. Attention! The trunk lid should close without much effort. Otherwise, you need to adjust the lock. 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 bulky goods, you can increase the volume of the luggage compartment by folding the rear seat. In this case, the car will become a two-seater. Attention! When...
Front seat adjustment Before driving, adjust the seat so that you feel comfortable behind the wheel. An uncomfortable seat increases fatigue, which can adversely affect driving safety. Front seats are...
Governing bodies Your vehicle may have one of the two panels shown in fig. 1 and 2. Fig.1. "Low" dashboard: 1. Instrument cluster. 2. Ignition switch. 3. Dashboard. 4. Central nozzles of the...
Interior ventilation and heating Air from outside enters the vehicle through the windows when the windows are down and through the air intake in front of the windshield. The air entering the passenger compartment...
Elimination of fogging or freezing of glasses To prevent the windows from fogging up and frosting over in cold weather, it is necessary to direct all air flows to the windshield and side windows. If the windows are fogged up,...
Seat belts Seat belts are an effective means of protecting the driver and passengers from serious injuries in road traffic accidents. Check the condition of the belts regularly. If they show...
Refilling the car If at the gas station where you expected to refuel the car, you have just drained fuel from a fuel truck, it is better to look for another gas station or return in a few hours,...
What you need to have in the car We recommend that you keep the following accessories, tools and spare parts in your vehicle at all times. Tool and accessories: 1. First aid kit. 2. Emergency stop sign. 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 that the systems and units are...
Wheel check You will need manometer pump calipers The air pressure in the tires of the front and rear wheels should be, MPa (kgf/cm 2 ): 155/70R13 0,19 (1,9) 165/70R13 0,2 (2,0) 175/70R13...
Checking the level and topping up the 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 the beginning Place the vehicle...
Checking the level and adding oil to the lubrication system Pointer (probe) The oil level indicator is located in the middle of the cylinder block behind the cooling system radiator. You will need: engine oil "LUKOIL-Arctic" (5W-30, 5W-40;...
Checking the level and adding fluid to the washer reservoir You will need: summer - clean water in winter - non-freezing liquid Tip: Use a reputable brand of antifreeze. Attention! Observe precautions when handling anti-freeze liquid. Do...
Checking the level and adding oil to the gearbox Pointer (probe) The oil level indicator is located on the left side of the engine compartment next to the battery. Before starting, place the car on a horizontal platform. 1. Take...
Checking the level and topping up the brake fluid You will need: clean rags brake fluid "Tom" or "Dew" When the brake fluid level in the reservoir drops below the mark "MIN" The control lamp in the instrument cluster lights up...
Engine start Attention! Be sure to move the gearshift lever to neutral before starting the engine. At an air temperature of –25°С and below, we recommend pressing the accelerator pedal 2–3...
Disconnecting and connecting the battery You will require: key on "10" Tip: When repairing electrical equipment and the power system, disconnect the wire from the terminal "–" battery. We recommend doing this for...
Removing and installing the battery You will need: keys on "10" And "13" Tip: Keep an eye on the condition of the battery terminals. Due to dirty and oxidized battery terminals, the resistance between the terminals...
Wheel replacement You will need: brake fluid clean rag (rag) Park the vehicle on a level surface and place chocks under the diagonally opposite wheel. If you are changing the front wheel, apply the...
Checking and cleaning the radiator You will need: screwdriver tassel If the car is operated on dusty and dirty roads, as well as during the flowering of poplar, often check the cleanliness of the radiator, looking...
Replacement and maintenance of wiper blades Clean dirty brushes with a damp cloth. On your car, the mounting of the brushes on the lever may differ from that shown in the photo. If during the operation of the wiper on the...
Vehicle lifting You will need: jack support post Tip: We recommend replacing the standard jack with a screw or hydraulic jack. Tip: On soft ground, we recommend placing an additional support...
Towing a car Always take a tow rope with you on the road. If your vehicle is towed with the engine inoperative, turn the ignition key to position 0 and do not remove it. When the engine is...
Replacing fuses If any of the electrical devices on the car does not work, first check the fuse in the circuit of this device. Attention! Generator, ignition, engine start circuits (battery,...
Operation during the warranty period Carry out maintenance and repair of the vehicle during the warranty period only at specialized AvtoVAZ technical service enterprises, the addresses of which are given in the...
Breaking in a new car During car break-in (first 2000 km) there is an intensive running-in of details. The reliability, durability and efficiency of your car will depend on proper operation during this...