Dashboard Lada Kalina
On the dashboard (pic. 1.6) the following instruments and controls are located.
1 - control unit for outdoor lighting and instrument lighting:
- switch 1 outdoor lighting can take three fixed positions. By turning the handle clockwise to a fixed position, external lighting is turned on, when further turned to the next fixed position, the dipped or main beam of the headlights is turned on, depending on the position of the light signaling switch;
- 2 instrument lighting controller. When outdoor lighting is turned on, turn the knob to change the brightness of the instrument lighting;
- headlight range control 3. When the headlights are on, turn the knob to change the direction of the headlight beam.
The positions of the corrector handle correspond to the following options for loading a Lada Kalina car:
- 0 - one driver or a driver with a passenger in the front seat;
- 1 - all places are occupied;
- 2 - all seats are occupied and the load in the trunk is not more than 75 kg;
- 3 - one driver and cargo in the trunk;
- 4 - rear fog lamp switch. Pressing the switch button turns on the rear fog lights if the outside lights are on. Pressing the button again turns off the rear fog lights.
2 - switch lever for direction indicators and headlights. The switch turns on the electrical circuits of the headlights and direction indicators when the ignition is on, the switch lever can take the following positions:
- I - direction indicators are off, dipped headlights are on, if the headlight switch button in switch 1 of outdoor lighting is pressed;
- II - left turn indicators are on (non-fixed position); III - left turn indicators are on (fixed position);
- IV - right turn indicators are on (non-fixed position);
- V - right turn indicators are on (fixed position);
- VI - by moving the lever towards you, the main beam of the headlights is turned on, regardless of the position of the outdoor lighting switch (non-fixed position);
- VII - by moving the lever away from you, the high beam of the headlights is turned on if the headlight switch button in the switch 1 of the outdoor lighting is pressed (fixed position).
3 - sound signal switch. To turn on the horn, press anywhere on the center pad of the steering wheel.
4 - instrument cluster.
5 - switch (lock) ignition, combined with an anti-theft device, located on the right side of the steering column. The key in the lock can take one of three positions:
- 0 - «turned off». The position is fixed, the key is removed. When the key is removed, the locking mechanism of the anti-theft device is activated. To ensure that the steering shaft is locked, turn the steering wheel to the right or left until it clicks. To turn off the mechanical anti-theft device, insert the key into the switch (lock) ignition and, slightly turning the steering wheel to the right and left, turn the key to the position «I»;
- I - «ignition». The position is fixed, the ignition is on, the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked;
- II - «starter». The position is not fixed, the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked. It is achieved by turning the key clockwise against the force of the spring. The key must be held by hand to operate the starter. The ignition switch is equipped with a starter restart lock when the engine is running. To restart the starter after an unsuccessful attempt to start, move the key from the position «I» into position «0», and then back to position «II».
6 - lever switch cleaners and washer glass. The switch turns on the electrical circuits when the ignition is on. The switch lever can be moved to the following positions:
- I - windshield wipers and washers off;
- II - intermittent operation of the windshield wiper is on (non-fixed position);
- III - intermittent operation of the windshield wiper is on (fixed position);
- IV - the low speed of the windshield wiper is on;
- V - the high speed of the windshield wiper is on; VI - by moving the lever towards you, the windshield washer is turned on (non-fixed position);
- VII * - by moving the lever away from you, the tailgate glass cleaner is turned on (fixed position);
- VIII * - by moving away from you, the tailgate glass washer is additionally turned on (non-fixed position).
On the right and lower ends of the lever there are keys 1 and 2, which are used to control the trip computer (see «Trip computer»).
7 - control unit for the interior heating and ventilation system. The methods for controlling the heating and ventilation of the passenger compartment are described below (see «Heating and ventilation»).
8 - rear window heating switch. When the switch button is pressed, the rear window heating is switched on - the control lamp in the button lights up. Pressing again turns off the heating.
9 - glove box cover. To open it, squeeze the keys of the lock and pull the handle towards you. When the ignition is on, a special lamp illuminates the inside of the glove box.
10 - socket for radio equipment. Installation of radio equipment is provided, corresponding in size and method of fastening to international standards.
11 - alarm switch. When the switch key is pressed, all direction indicators and the control lamp installed in the key light up with a flashing light. Pressing the key again turns off the alarm.
12 - front ashtray. To use the ashtray, pull the top tab of the lid towards you.
13 - gear lever. The gearshift pattern is applied to the lever handle.
14 - parking brake lever. In order to slow down the Lada Kalina car with a parking brake, lift the lever all the way up. At the same time, the control lamp in the instrument cluster will light up red and the rear wheel brakes will be blocked. In order to brake the Lada Kalina car, pull the lever up a little, press the button on the end of the lever handle and lower the lever all the way down. The control lamp should go out.
15 - cigarette lighter. To use the cigarette lighter, press the button on its moving part. After heating the coil for about 10-20 seconds, the movable part will automatically return to its original position with a click, the cigarette lighter can be removed for use.
16 - accelerator pedal.
17 - brake pedal.
18 - clutch pedal.
19 - hood lock drive lever. By turning the lever towards you, the hood lock is unlocked.
20 - cover of the mounting block of fuses and relays. Replacing fuses and relays is described in sec. 9 «electrical equipment» (see «Replacing fuses and relays in the mounting block»).
* For Lada Kalina cars with hatchback and station wagon bodies.
Pic. 1.6. Instrument panel and controls Lada Kalina VAZ-1118