Warning! Exhaust gases are toxic! If it is necessary to start the engine in a Lada Kalina car in a garage or other room, ensure good ventilation or be sure to open the gate. When starting to repair or service electrical equipment on a Lada Kalina car, be sure to first disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.
When coasting, do not turn off the ignition - the anti-theft device in the ignition lock may work, blocking the steering column shaft. Your car Lada Kalina can become uncontrollable!
Gasoline, antifreeze, and antifreeze washer fluid are toxic, so be careful when filling your vehicle with fluids.
On a Lada Kalina car, a catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. Please note that when the engine is running, it heats up to temperatures above 600°C. Therefore, in order to avoid a fire when parking, make sure that there is no dry grass or combustible materials under the bottom of the car.
It is forbidden to operate a Lada Kalina car with a burning signal lamp for an emergency drop in oil pressure: it should briefly (no more than 2 s) light up only when the engine is started. This also applies to the battery discharge signal lamp, since sometimes the cause of its ignition may be a short circuit in the wiring, leading to a fire in the engine compartment of the Lada Kalina car.
It is forbidden to work under a vehicle raised with a jack. Be sure to place supports under the body.
It is forbidden to smoke and use an open flame when refueling and servicing a Lada Kalina car.
It is forbidden to check the operation of the generator by disconnecting the wires from the battery, and the operability of the ignition system «for a spark».
When lifting the Lada Kalina car with a jack, be sure to turn on the parking brake and place suitable stops under the wheels on the opposite side.
Operating recommendations
Maintenance and repair of a Lada Kalina car during the warranty period must be carried out only at a service station (service stations) with a mandatory note on the work in the service book coupons, otherwise you will lose the warranty on the car.
It should be borne in mind that even Lada Kalina cars of the same model, produced almost simultaneously, have pronounced individual characteristics of behavior on the road. It is recommended to use the full speed and dynamic capabilities of the Lada Kalina car as you get used to it, comprehend its character, and only after the car has traveled the first 3000 km in compliance with the restrictions specified in the subsection «Vehicle break-in».
Before driving, warm up the engine of the Lada Kalina at idle, as running an unheated engine at high speeds reduces its service life. When the starter is engaged, the gearshift lever must be in the neutral position.
Do not allow the engine to operate at a crankshaft speed at which the tachometer needle is in the red zone of the scale.
Move off only in first gear. It is forbidden to start the movement of the car Lada Kalina from a place «on the starter». It is possible to start off on a Lada Kalina car only in first gear with the parking brake lever fully lowered, smoothly releasing the clutch pedal.
Do not exceed the carrying capacity specified in the technical characteristics of the car Lada Kalina: overloading leads to increased wear of tires and suspension parts, to a loss of directional stability.
Do not drive on poor quality roads at high speeds. «breakdowns» suspensions, which, as a rule, accompany movement in such modes, lead to damage and deformation of the undercarriage components on a Lada Kalina car. There may also be damage and deformation of the body.
Regularly check the air pressure in the tires: low pressure leads to intensive tire wear. The difference in tire pressure values of 0.2-0.3 atm leads to a deterioration in the controllability of the Lada Kalina car.
Lada Kalina VAZ 1118 cars equipped with exhaust gas catalytic converters cannot be refueled with leaded gasoline - the converter can quickly fail.
Regularly check the condition of the CV joint seals (SHRUS), ball bearings, steering rod joints. Damaged cuffs must be replaced, as water and dirt will quickly disable the mechanisms.
For refueling, use fuels and lubricants and operating fluids recommended by the manufacturer.
Regularly check the condition of the battery terminals and the fastening of the wires to them. Loose fastening or oxidation of the terminals can damage the electronic devices of the Lada Kalina car.
Remember that the battery terminals are of different diameters: the positive terminal is larger than the negative one. Make sure that the wires are connected in accordance with the polarity indicated on their tips and terminals.
When charging the battery directly on the Lada Kalina car from an external power source, be sure to disconnect it from the generator (remove the terminal from the battery «plus»).
Do not violate the deadlines for inspection and maintenance work. All work is carried out in full. The frequency of work is indicated in table. 2.1.
Note. It is recommended to change the brake fluid every year as it is very hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air quickly.
Recommendations for traffic safety
Driving style and driver's seating position affect safety, so please observe the following:
- be sure to fasten your seat belt, even if you drive a Lada Kalina in the city;
- make sure all passengers, even those in the rear seats, are wearing their seat belts. Passengers not wearing seat belts endanger themselves, the driver and other passengers in the event of an accident;
- for transportation of children under the age of 12, use special child seats with secure fixation of the child relative to the seat and the seat relative to the car;
- adjust the driver's seat so that you can reach any control;
- make sure that all pedals move freely;
- Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The use of alcohol, drugs and certain medications adversely affects the senses, the speed of a person's reaction, his driving abilities, increases the risk of creating an emergency and injury;
- Do not drive a car if you feel tired. Stop often to rest (at least every two hours);
- Drive the Lada Kalina at a speed appropriate to the traffic intensity, weather and road conditions. Remember: the handling of the car Lada Kalina, its braking performance to a large extent depend on the adhesion of tires to the road surface. Road sections with freshly laid asphalt are very dangerous. On a wet road, a hydroplaning effect may occur, in which case a complete loss of controllability is possible;
- obey the speed limit signs.