Automatic transmission operating mode selector: 1 - lock switch, 2 - selector lever; 3 — designations of the selector position
The engine can only be started if the selector is in position P or N.
P - parking. Used when the car is parked for a long time. In this mode, the vehicle cannot move, since the engine and chassis are disconnected and the output shaft of the automatic transmission is blocked.
Switching to this mode is only allowed after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
To move the selector out of this position, you must first start the engine or simply turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and the lock switch button located in front of the selector handle. If the selector is in position R or D, the brake pedal must be kept depressed until the vehicle starts moving.
Warning! When parking the vehicle, additionally apply the parking brake, especially on an uphill or downhill slope.
R — reverse. Used to move the vehicle in reverse. Switching to this mode is only allowed after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. To move the selector lever into or out of this position, press the lock switch.
N — neutral gear. Used when the vehicle is parked for a short time with the engine running. In this mode, the engine and chassis are disconnected, but the output shaft is not locked and the vehicle can move freely. To secure the vehicle in place, use the service brake system or the parking brake.
D — forward movement with automatic gear shifting. In this mode, automatic forward gear shifting is provided. Gears are selected (depending on the vehicle speed and engine crankshaft speed) and switch automatically. The mode is used when the vehicle is moving under normal road conditions. If the selector lever is moved to the left from position D, the gearbox will switch to manual gear shift control mode (+- mode).
+- — forward movement with manual gear shifting control. Used to shift gears manually. The mode can be switched on from position D both while the vehicle is moving and while stationary. To control gear shifting in manual mode, briefly move the lever forward or backward. When moving the lever forward (the direction on the selector is indicated by the + symbol), a shift to a higher gear will occur; when moving the lever backward, a lower gear will be engaged (the designation on the selector is respectively -). The gear number engaged will be displayed on the information display. Gears are shifted sequentially only. Therefore, if you need to immediately move down two steps, you need to pull the lever back twice.
If the selected gear does not match the vehicle speed or engine crankshaft speed, the gear will not change. If the speed or frequency no longer corresponds to the engaged gear, the box will automatically switch to a more suitable one. This is done to avoid damage to the transmission and engine. In case of stop, first gear will be engaged automatically.
If necessary (for example, on a slippery surface) you can start off in second or third gear by forcibly engaging it in manual mode. To deactivate manual mode, the selector lever must be returned to position D.
Warning! The vehicle may only be towed forward at a speed of no more than 80 km/h and for a distance of no more than 100 km. The automatic transmission selector lever must be in position N (neutral).
If the battery is discharged or disconnected, then in order to move the selector from position P to position N, do the following:
1. Using a slotted screwdriver or key, remove the plug.
2. Using a slotted screwdriver or key, press the lock button, holding it in this position, press the button in the selector handle...
...and move the selector lever from position P to position N.
3. Install the plug back into place.