Lada NIVA 1600, Operator'S Manual

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Lada Niva Driver s Manual Jason Chapman
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Running in
During the first 2.0003.000 Km:
1. Check the tyre inflation pressure and bring it to normal before each trip.
2. While in motion, and in the warm-up time after starting the engine (especially after
starting from cold) do not rev up the engine in excess of 4,000 rpm
3. Do not take heavy roads (deep mud or snow, sand and steep upgrades).
4. Avoid towing a trailer.
5. Timely shift into a lower gear in compliance with the road conditions, trying to avoid
engine over loading.
6. Do not change the engine oil filled at the Manufacturer’s. For better running-in, the
crankcase is filled with winter grade oil. Therefore, during the running-in in a hot season
the oil pressure may be somewhat lower than the rated value of 0.35 MPa (3.5 kgf/cm2),
which fact should not be considered as a symptom of trouble of the lubricating system.
Bear in mind that high reliability and long service life of all units and mechanisms 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 is necessary. The length of the belt
should be adjusted so that a palm is free to pass between
the breast and diagonal strap 2 (Fig. 22), while waist strap 4
tightly fits the hips. The length is set by length adjuster 3.
To fasten the belt, insert tongue 5 into lock 7 until a click
is heard. Prevent twisting of the straps. Do not strap down
a child sitting on the passenger’s lap.
To unfasten the belt, press button 6 of the lock. After unfastening the belts without inertia
reels insert tongue 5 into the pocket of cover plate 1.
In case of fouling clean the straps with a soft soap solution. Never iron the belts.
If the belt has been subjected to a critical load in a traffic accident, or is chafed,
ruptured or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.