The instrument panel contains the following controls and gauges (see fig. 1.7).
1, 14 - side nozzles of the ventilation and interior heating system.
2, 13 - nozzles for blowing glass doors.
3 - lever for switching direction indicators and switching on high beam headlights.
The lever can take four positions:
- I - right turn indicators are on (fixed position);
- II - left turn indicators are on (fixed position);
- III - high beam headlights on (fixed position);
- IV - high beam headlights are on regardless of the position of the lever.
4 - lever for locking the position of the steering column.
5 - instrument cluster.
6 - switch (lock) ignition, combined with an anti-theft device, is located on the right side of the steering column. The key in the lock can take one of three positions:
- blocking - the ignition is turned off, when the key is removed, the anti-theft device is turned on. For guaranteed blocking of the steering shaft after removing the key, turn the steering wheel to the right or left until it clicks;
- ignition on - the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked, the ignition, instruments and all electrical circuits are on;
- starter - the ignition and starter are on, the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked. This position of the key is not fixed; when released, the key returns to the position under the action of the spring force «ignition on»;
7 - the windshield wiper and washer switch lever turns on the electrical circuits when the ignition is on and can occupy the following positions:
- 0 - wiper off (fixed position);
- 1 - enabled first (low) wiper speed (fixed position);
- II - the second one is on (high) wiper speed (fixed position);
- III - by moving the lever towards you turn on the windshield washer (non-fixed position). When you press the lever, after the washer, the wiper will automatically turn on, the brushes of which will perform three working cycles.
By turning the ring on the handle along the axis, set the duration of the pause between cycles of the windshield wiper in the mode «---». The change in the duration of the pause is stepless. If the car is equipped with a system for automatically turning on the wiper with a rain sensor, then this ring sets the degree of sensitivity of the system;
«---» - intermittent wiper operation is on (fixed position). In order for the wiper blades to complete one cycle, push the lever towards the position «---» until you feel resistance and release the lever.
8, 11 - central nozzles of the interior ventilation and heating system. The algorithm for controlling the air flow and its intensity through the central nozzles is the same as for the side nozzles 1 and 14.
9 - audio system display.
10 - audio system (installed depending on the vehicle). How to control the audio system is described in the instruction manual that came with it.
12 - glove box. Serves for storing small items and opens when you press up on the lock handle.
The glove box lock can be unlocked with a key designed for car door locks.
Warning: Opening the glove box in an accident can cause injury to the passenger in the front seat, even if the seat belt is fastened. While the vehicle is in motion, the glove box lid must be closed.
15 - alarm switch key. When the switch is pressed, all direction indicators and their corresponding control lamps installed in the instrument cluster light up with a flashing light. Pressing the key again turns off the alarm. Use the hazard warning lights to inform other participants that your vehicle is dangerous.
The alarm system works at any position of a key in the switch (castle) ignition.
16 - control unit for the heating, air conditioning and ventilation system
17 - ashtray. The car is equipped with a removable ashtray.
The ashtray is placed in the nests of coasters. To open the ashtray, pull the lid up.
Warning: Use the ashtray only for its intended purpose - for cigarette butts, cigars, etc. To prevent fire and subsequent damage to the vehicle, do not place pieces of paper, candy wrappers, or other combustible materials in the ashtray.
18 - cigarette lighter.
To use the cigarette lighter, press the button on its moving part (car ignition on).
After heating the coil for 10-20 seconds, the movable part will automatically return to its original position with a click and the cigarette lighter can be removed for use.
Warnings: The cigarette lighter can be turned on again no earlier than after 20 s.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter forcibly in the pressed position.
Do not use the cigarette lighter socket to connect powerful electrical appliances (e.g. for electric coffee maker) - this may cause damage to the electrical equipment of the vehicle.
If the cigarette lighter button does not return to its original position 30 seconds after switching on, remove the cigarette lighter from the cartridge to prevent the coil from burning out.
19 - parking brake lever. Apply the parking brake every time you leave or park your vehicle. On a vehicle with a manual transmission, also select first gear, and on a vehicle with an automatic transmission, set the selector lever to the position «R».
In order to brake the car with the parking brake, lift the lever all the way up - the signal lamp 27 will light up in the instrument cluster in red (see fig. 1.8).
In order to brake the car, pull the lever up a little, press the button at the end of the lever handle and lower the lever all the way down - the signal lamp should go out.
Warning: It is strictly forbidden to use the parking brake to slow down a moving car: the stopping distance of the car in this case is much longer, since only the rear wheels are braked.
20 - gearbox control lever»,
Note: Depending on the vehicle equipment, an automatic transmission selector lever may be installed.
21 - central lock control button. With the push of a button, you can lock and unlock all of the car's doors.
22 - accelerator pedal.
23 - brake pedal.
24 - steering wheel.
25 - clutch pedal.
26 - hood lock drive handle
27 - box for small items.
To use the drawer, press the handle up and pull the drawer lid towards you.
28 - regulator B of the brightness of the illumination of instruments and switches, regulator A of the electric headlight corrector.
When outdoor lighting is on, regulator B allows you to smoothly adjust the brightness of the illumination of instruments and switches.
The headlight range adjustment is electrically driven, by turning knob A you can smoothly change the headlight range according to the vehicle load
29 - outdoor lighting switch. Turn the switch to select one of three positions:
- 0 - outdoor lighting is off;
- 1 - parking lights are on;
- 2 - dipped beam is on.
When the button is pressed, the fog lamps are switched on - the indicator lamp 22 lights up in the instrument cluster (see fig. 1.8).