Driver’s Manual for the Niva 1600
(Vaz 2121 series)
Operator’s Manual
Page 1: ...Driver s Manual for the Niva 1600 Vaz 2121 series Operator s Manual...
Page 2: ...ance 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 n...
Page 3: ...trol lever 14 22 heater fan three position switch 14 23 back window wiper and washer switch 14 24 external lighting switch 14 25 choke control knob 14 28 coolant temperature gauge 15 29 brake fluid lo...
Page 4: ...d 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 Man...
Page 5: ...an octane number not lower than 91 Operation on gasoline with lower octane numbers is not allowed Red orange tinted gasoline AN 93 is ethylated Ethylated gasoline is poisonous therefore keep it off th...
Page 6: ...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 nor...
Page 7: ...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 stric...
Page 8: ...s 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 La...
Page 9: ...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...
Page 10: ...s 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 prov...
Page 11: ...edal 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...
Page 12: ...vices 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 s...
Page 13: ...e 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 heat...
Page 14: ...ometer 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 war...
Page 15: ...f 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 park...
Page 16: ...rt 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...
Page 17: ...nter 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...
Page 18: ...ow 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...
Page 19: ...es 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 w...
Page 20: ...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 fron...
Page 21: ...itched 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...
Page 22: ...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 l...
Page 23: ...nt 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...
Page 24: ...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 u...
Page 25: ...ide 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 acce...
Page 26: ...f 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 tra...
Page 27: ...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...
Page 28: ...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 dr...
Page 29: ...bon 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 lubricati...
Page 30: ...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 u...
