Lada NIVA 1600, Operator'S Manual

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Lada Niva Driver s Manual Jason Chapman
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and rear axles gets warmed up and be comes less viscous which is absolutely necessary for
normal lubrication of the gears.
Then unlock the differential, change to the high in
the transfer case and throw the gearshift lever into
higher gears in succession. To back the car depress
the gearshift lever all the way down and then set it
in the reverse gear position. Change to the reverse
gear only when the car has come to a complete stop
.
Driving hints
This rather amazing section actually tells you how
to drive a Niva! - Jason
To negotiate steep upgrades and loose ground and to move at a mini mum stable speed on
hard surface roads, change to the low range in the transfer case in advance. Do that only after
bringing the car to a complete stop. To negotiate difficult sections of the road, lock the
differential; unlock it upon negotiating such sections of the road. If it is difficult to unlock the
differential on the move, do it with the car stopped. Changing from low to high and differential
locking can be performed in motion at any speed. Gear shifting and differential locking should
be done with the clutch released.
After fording, washing the car 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, inadequate adjustment of the carburettor idling system, worn out or foul
spark plugs, or use of thicker than prescribed engine oils (i.e. summer grade oils in winter).
While in motion, check the operation of various units and systems by watching the
corresponding gauges and warning lamps. Under normal operating conditions all red warning
lamps must be out; lighting of a lamp calls for checking the respective system.
Stopping and parking the car
To stop the car remove the foot from the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal all the
way down, throw the gearshift lever into the neutral, and depress the brake pedal. The design
of the car brakes ensures efficient braking. Nevertheless, apply the brakes smoothly and
gently in all instances, avoiding abrupt braking.
When parking the car on a level ground, apply the parking brake, but when parking on a
slope, besides applying the parking brake, shift into the 1St or reverse gear, depending on
whether the car is parked on an upgrade or a downgrade.