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Driver s Manual for the Niva 1600

(Vaz 2121 series)

Operator s Manual

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Summary of Contents for NIVA 1600

Page 1: ...Driver s Manual for the Niva 1600 Vaz 2121 series Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...dhered to to ensure optimal performance of the car over a long time Contains do s and dont s of driving a Niva Description This section contains description of parts of the Niva 1600 Vaz 2121 Explanations are given of what things are not necessarily how they work Instruments and Controls Gives a detailed explanation of how to use all of the instruments and controls on the car dashboard steering wh...

Page 3: ...E mail jason_chapman hotmail com Glen Huntly 3163 Victoria Australia ...

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Page 5: ...ntrol lever 16 22 heater fan three position switch 16 23 back window wiper and washer switch 16 24 external lighting switch 16 25 choke control knob 16 28 coolant temperature gauge 17 29 brake fluid low level warning lamp 17 30 transfer differential lock warning lamp 17 34 headlight upper beam warning lamp 17 35 direction indicator warning lamp 17 36 marker light warning lamp 17 37 trip counter re...

Page 6: ...in a separate chapter Inasmuch as the design of the VAZ cars is being constantly perfected some units and mechanisms may somewhat differ from those described in the present Manual IMPORTANT NOTICES Prior to starting the regular operation of the car the Owner is invited to carefully study the present Manual The excellent performance of the car will become more conspicuous and its life will be consi...

Page 7: ...e engine gearbox transfer case front and rear axles of the Ear should be lubricated only with the oils recommended by the Manufacturer refer to Appendix 2 The use of oils of other grades will result in premature failure of said units and mechanisms The engine is designed to run on gasoline with an octane number not lower than 91 Operation on gasoline with lower octane numbers is not allowed Red or...

Page 8: ...e of the brakes Do not release the brake pedal in this case nor depress it repeatedly since that will only result in lengthening the braking time and distance instead press the pedal until the maximum possible braking effect is attained With the engine inoperative never leave the ignition turned on as this will discharge the storage battery and damage the ignition system units To ensure normal fun...

Page 9: ...t apply much force to rotate the window regulator mechanism When on the move never try to set the trip counter to zero Such attempt will result in its breakdown Reliability of your car depends on strict observance of the service rules outlined in the Manual and on strict adherence to the intervals and scope of preventive maintenance operations The VAZ2121 car and its versions are noted for an orig...

Page 10: ...rs of the next line are the coded designations of a geographic zone country and manufacturing plant X Europe T USSR A Volga Automobile Plant The following six digits designate the car model The next Latin letter is the coded designation of a year of car manufacture The last seven digits stand for a chassis number on a car it corresponds to the body number Officially approved gross mass of the car ...

Page 11: ...filter and a hand priming lever Crankcase breathing system The system is closed type with an oil separator and a flame arrester Cooling system The system is sealed liquid type with a translucent expansion tank A solid filled thermostat in a one piece housing is hose connected to the cooling system A six blade plastic fan fitted on the centrifugal water pump shaft is driven by a V belt from the cra...

Page 12: ...rease fittings in the splined connections and joints Front axle The front axle reduction unit with the centre differential is attached to the engine The final drive is bevel gear hypoid gear ratio 4 1 The front wheel drive propeller shafts are provided with oiled for life universal joints Rear axle The rear axle is a rigid beam The rear axle reduction unit is provided with a centre differential Th...

Page 13: ...elf aligning shoes and hydraulic cylinders The front and rear brakes are hydraulically operated by the foot pedal through master brake cylinder with two coaxial pistons and a vacuum booster The rear brake hydraulic circuit incorporates a pressure regulator which reduces the probability of rear wheel locking at braking in the case of wheel locking the pressure regulator allows the front wheels to l...

Page 14: ...Lada Niva Driver s Manual Jason Chapman Page 10 ...

Page 15: ...devices installed to special order Heater motor Has a power rating of 20 W Ignition switch The switch controls ignition external lighting instrument lighting and engine starting It is installed on the steering column and provided with an antitheft device Horns are electrically operated External lighting and light signalling system Two headlights with lighting units made to meet European Standards ...

Page 16: ...re extinguisher holder under the driver s seat On request the car may be equipped with an electrically heated back window rear fog lamp and back window wiper and washer Ventilation and heating The heating system is connected to the engine cooling system Air is distributed by two air deflectors on the instrument panel The deflectors direct heated air on the windshield or to the upper part of the bo...

Page 17: ...dometer 34 headlight upper beam warning lamp 35 direction indicator warning lamp 36 marker light warning lamp 37 trip counter resetting knob 38 tachometer 39 choke warning lamp 40 battery no charge warning lamp 41 parking brake warning lamp 42 oil pressure gauge 43 _ low oil pressure warning lamp 44 fuel level gauge 45 low fuel waring lamp 46 instrument lighting switch 47 fuse blocks 48 hood lock ...

Page 18: ...I the circuits of the interior lamps horn cigarette lighter inspection lamp socket emergency flasher warning system and stop lights are always alive Anti theft lock To engage the antitheft device when the car is parked turn the key to position III PARKING and withdraw the key turn the steering wheel either side until a click is heard which means that the locking bar of the ignition switch has ente...

Page 19: ...Lada Niva Driver s Manual Jason Chapman Page 15 10 transfer range shift lever ...

Page 20: ...ort cover control lever 21 heater cock control lever 22 heater fan three position switch 23 back window wiper and washer switch The switch is installed instead of the plug if the car is equipped with a back window wiper and washer When the lower part of the switch rocker is depressed to the first fixed position the back window wiper is turned on and when it is depressed to the second fixed positio...

Page 21: ...unter 33 odometer 34 headlight upper beam warning lamp blue It comes on when external lighting switch 24 is turned ON and headlight switch lever 1 is in position III 35 direction indicator warning lamp green It comes on in flashing light when direction indicator switch lever 2 is in the R H or L H turn position If one of the direction indicator lamps is defective the warning lamp will not flicker ...

Page 22: ...low oil pressure warning lamp on This will cause rapid engine wear which will cease the engine resulting in total engine destruction Make sure you are always topped up on oil 44 fuel level gauge 45 low fuel warning lamp red It comes on when less than 4 6 5 litres of fuel remains in the tank 46 instrument lighting switch It is energised when external lighting switch 24 is turned ON Instrument light...

Page 23: ...tes the lighter socket 52 rear fog lamp switch Is in stalled instead of the plug if the car is equipped with a rear fog lamp The lamp is turned on by depressing the left part of the switch rocker The warning lamp with an orange lens in the switch proper comes ON in this case 53 emergency flasher warning light switch Pressing on the button results in flashing of all direction indicators and of a wa...

Page 24: ... means of the internal rear view mirror or when the back window is covered with mist Ashtray To open the ashtray pull handle 1 Fig 7 To empty depress cigarette put out strip 2 and remove the ashtray Headrests are mounted on the front seats Adjustable in height the headrests are held in the required position by spring detents Inspection lamp socket is located in the engine compartment on the bracke...

Page 25: ...ond fixed position The fan is switched off by depressing the upper part of the switch rocker as far as if will go Windshield Demisting To demist the windshield it is enough to blow cold air on it For this purpose shift lower lever4 to the right and having closed the heater lid with lever 5 turn air deflectors 1 so that the air stream is spread over the greater area of the windshield To warm slight...

Page 26: ... handle 1 irrespective of the position of the locking button To open the luggage compartment tailgate unlock it with the side door key and depress lock button 1 Fig 12 In the open position the tailgate is retained by gas filled telescopic props Seats For fore and aft adjustment of the front seats turn down lock handle 1 Fig 13 Release the handle after the seat is shifted to the desired position an...

Page 27: ... bracket stop and smoothly lower the hood Note In windy weather the hood may blow close You can usually prevent this by jamming a screwdriver provided in the tool kit into the groove which the prop rests in Jason Installing the number plates To install the rear number plate on the car insert plastic bushings 4 Fig 18 into the rectangular holes in the body rear wall and secure the number plate with...

Page 28: ... clutch pedal and as the engine speeds up gradually push back the choke control knob At an ambient temperature below minus 25 C and during heavy snow falls it is recommended to put on a winterizing cover on the radiator grille in order to intensify engine warm up and maintain its thermal conditions Starting from Hot If the engine is hot the choke control knob should be pushed all the way in If the...

Page 29: ...ar or after long time driving on wet roads when water gets inside the brake mechanisms smoothly apply the brakes several times on the move with a view to dry the discs drums brake pads and linings If possible drive the car at moderate constant speeds Abrupt acceleration or deceleration and racing result in higher fuel consumption Besides excessive fuel consumption is caused by under inflated tyres...

Page 30: ...of the car largely depend on operation of the car during the running in period Seat belts The seat belts are an effective means of protecting the driver and passengers against grave consequences of traffic accidents The cars are equipped with the belts of two types with inertia reels and without the reels In the first case the belts need no adjustment in length while in the second case adjustment ...

Page 31: ...e spark advance angle is set correctly In case of heavy detonation early ignition note the position of the middle mark of scale 3 Fig 23 on the cylinder block loosen nut 1 and turn body 2 through 0 51 division clockwise towards the sign In case there is no detonation late ignition turn body 2 through 0 51 division counterclockwise towards the sign Adjustments over tighten nut 1 and repeat checking...

Page 32: ...Lada Niva Driver s Manual Jason Chapman Page 28 ...

Page 33: ...g 2 Minimum road clearance loaded at 322 mm static tyre radius mm to front suspension cross member 228 to rear axle beam 220 to engine oil sump 319 Minimum outer turning radius over from bumper extremity m 5 8 Minimum outer turning radius over front wheel track axis m 5 5 Maximum speed km h fully loaded 130 with driver and passenger only 132 Acceleration time from rest to 100 km h through gears s ...

Page 34: ...n Page 30 For Short Trips With 330kg luggage carried 70 kg of it should be placed on the front seat and the remaining 260 kg should be uniformly distributed over the entire luggage compartment floor As measured by applying special technique ...

Page 35: ...arbon monoxide CO content in exhaust gases at idling 1 5 Filling Capacities Litres Fuel tank including reserve of 4 6 5 L 42 Engine cooling system including interior heating system 10 7 Engine lubricating system including oil filter 3 75 Gearbox 1 35 Rear axle housing 1 3 Steering gear case 0 215 Transfer case 0 75 Front axle housing 1 15 Clutch hydraulic control system 0 2 Hydraulic brake system ...

Page 36: ... run in laden car 3o 30 30 Kingpin inclination for run in car 11o 30 Minimum permissible thickness of brake pads and linings mm front brakes 1 5 rear brakes 2 Maximum temperature of coolant in warmed up engine at ambient temperature of 20 30 C with fully laden car running at 80 km h o C 95 Coolant level in expansion tank cold engine above MIN mark cm 3 4 Fluid level in brake and clutch reservoirs ...

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