The location of the instrument panel and steering column switches is shown in the illustration.
Note. The numbering given in the text corresponds to the indicated illustration.
On right-hand drive models, the location of the switches is somewhat different from that described in this subsection. However, all the symbolism remains the same.
Remember that the use of lighting and signaling devices must be carried out in accordance with the rules of traffic rules and federal laws.
When opening any of the front doors of the car, a special signal buzzer will warn the driver to turn off the external lights. The buzzer functions even when the ignition is off. To turn off the buzzer, it is enough to slam both front doors, which allows, if necessary, to park the car with the side lights on.
Parking light/dashlight switch (1)
This switch turns on the parking lights of the car and the illumination of the instrument panel / controls.
Headlight low beam switch (2)
Activation of low beam headlights can only be carried out when the parking lights are on. After turning off the ignition, the headlights are turned off automatically.
Heated rear window switch (3)
The rear heater functions only when the ignition is on. The heating element of the heater consumes a lot of electricity, therefore, in order to avoid replanting the battery, the heating should be turned off as soon as the glass becomes sufficiently transparent.
Note. On models equipped with power accessories, the heating of the outside rear-view mirrors is also switched on simultaneously with the heated rear window.
Front fog light switch (4)
Activation of the fog lights is only possible when the parking lights and low / high beam headlights are on.
Rear fog light switch (5)
Activation of the rear fog lights also becomes possible only after turning on the low / high beam headlights, or only after turning on the front fog lights (depending on the version of the model and the region of operation of the car).
Note. The trailer's electrical connector is factory-equipped in such a way that when the trailer's fog light is turned on, the rear fog lights of the vehicle are automatically switched off.
Hazard switch (6)
When the alarm is turned on, all the direction indicators of the car and their control lamps are simultaneously activated.
Front seat heating switches (7, 8)
When the ignition is on, it is possible to heat the front seats of the car. Activation of the heating element of the driver's seat heater is carried out using the button (7), button (8) the passenger seat heating is switched on.
The seat heating switches off automatically after approx. 4 minutes.
Note. To avoid draining the battery, the compilers of this manual recommend that heated seats only be heated when the engine is running.
On right-hand drive models, the switches are reversed from the order shown in the illustration.
On some models, the front seat heating switches are located on the center console behind the manual transmission control lever, between the switches for controlling the operation of the power window drive.
Switch for adjusting the position of the optical axis of the headlights
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The switch is located in the lower left corner of the vehicle's instrument panel between the air duct deflector and the steering column. By turning the knob of the regulator, the direction of the optical axis of the headlights can be smoothly adjusted in accordance with the change in the degree of loading of the car.
The base is the zero position of the switch. Proper adjustment of the tilt of the optical axis of the headlights allows you to achieve the best illumination of the road with minimal risk of dazzling drivers of oncoming and passing vehicles. Below is a table of the correspondence of the switch positions to various degrees of vehicle loading.
| Switch handle position | Vehicle loading degree | |
Universal | Pickup | |
| 0 | 1÷2 people, without cargo | 1÷2 people, without cargo |
| i | 5 people + 75 kg of cargo | 1÷2 people + 350 kg of cargo |
| II | 1 person fully loaded | 1 person + 450 kg of cargo |
Note. On Pickup models with a specialized body, already in an unloaded state of the car, set the regulator knob to a position between 0 and I.
Left combination stalk
Using this switch, the operation of the direction indicators is controlled, as well as switching the operating modes of the headlights.
The direction indicators can only be activated when the ignition is switched on. To turn on the right turn indicators, the switch lever must be moved to the upper position (click). Turning on the left turn indicators is carried out by lowering the lever to the lower position. The correct functioning of the indicators is confirmed by the control lamps mounted in the instrument cluster (see above). Switching off the indicators is performed automatically when the steering wheel is returned to the straight position. If there is a need for a short-term inclusion of pointers (e.g. when overtaking or changing lanes), just push the switch lever slightly in the corresponding direction (no click) and manually hold it in this position for the required time.
Turning on the high beam of the headlights is possible only after activating the low beam and is done by depressing the stalk lever until it clicks towards the instrument panel. A warning lamp is mounted in the instrument cluster, emitting a blue glow, confirming the inclusion of high beams (see above). The main beam is turned off by returning the lever to its original position. It is possible to warn other road users by flashing high beam headlights (regardless of whether the dipped is on or not). Pull the stalk lever towards you - the inclusion of the high beam will be confirmed by the operation of the control lamp. In this position, the lever is sprung and, when released, automatically returns to its original state.
Note. The use of high beam headlights must be carried out in compliance with the rules of the road.
Right combination stalk
This switch activates the windshield wipers and washers. The operation of the wipers/washers is possible only when the ignition is switched on. To avoid dangerous overloading of the drive motor circuit, before operating the wipers before driving in frosty weather, make sure that the wipers are not frozen to the glass surface.
Windshield wipers
To operate the windshield wipers once, lightly push the lever down to the position preceding position 1.
The intermittent operation of the wipers is activated by moving the lever to position 1. The basic period of operation of the wipers is 4 seconds, however, it is possible to adjust in the range from 2 to 35 seconds.
With the intermittent wipers on, wipe the glass once, then turn off the wipers. Wait a pause, the duration of which is equal to the set period of operation of the wipers, then turn on the interval mode again.
The slow wiper mode is activated by moving the stalk lever to position 2.
Position 3 of the lever corresponds to the high-speed operation of the brushes.
Windshield washers
To wash the windshield, pull the right stalk lever towards you. At the same time, the wiper blades are switched on. After releasing the lever, the liquid supply to the glass stops, while the brushes turn off automatically after one to three more cycles of operation.
Headlight lens washers
The lens washers of the included headlights are automatically activated when the windshield is washed.
From time to time, adhering dirt and insect remains should be manually removed from the lens surfaces. The implementation of this procedure is easiest to add to refueling the car with fuel. In the cold season, monitor the patency of the washer nozzles, periodically cleaning them from accumulations of snow and ice (use special defrost sprays).
Tailgate glass cleaner and washer
The tailgate glass cleaner is activated by pushing the switch lever to the first stop towards the instrument panel. The wiper will continue to operate as long as the lever is held depressed.
When the lever is pressed even deeper, the glass washer is also turned on.
When the lever is released, the windshield wiper and washer are switched off automatically.
If you hold the lever in the depressed position, after releasing it, the wiper will operate two to three more times.
By momentarily pressing the lever, the intermittent operation of the wiper is switched on. The brush response time in this mode is 5 seconds. The interval mode is turned off by pressing the switch lever again.
Equipment of the control panel and air duct deflectors, selection of operating modes for the interior heating / ventilation system - models without air conditioning.
Control Panel
Air direction knob (A)
This knob selects the direction of air distribution between the air ducts of the interior heating/ventilation system.
Knob for selecting the speed mode of the fan operation / blocking the air intake (IN)
With the help of this handle, the flow of air injected into the passenger compartment is regulated. The handle has five discrete positions (0, I, II, III and IIII). In position 0 of the handle, the fan is turned off, and the air intake duct is completely blocked, which makes it possible to avoid highly polluted or foul-smelling air entering the passenger compartment. To avoid misting up the windows and creating a stale atmosphere in the cabin, do not block the air intake for a long time.
The handle for adjusting the temperature of the air supplied to the passenger compartment (WITH)
In the extreme left position, the heater is switched off. A smooth increase in the temperature of the forced air is carried out by turning the handle clockwise.
Duct deflectors
Depending on the selected position of the handle From the control panel, cold or heated air is supplied to the passenger compartment through the air duct deflectors. The distribution of air distribution between the air ducts of the system is carried out using handle A. In addition, instrument panel deflectors 3 and 4 (see accompanying illustration) equipped with rotary shutters and a damper, allowing you to change the direction of the outgoing flow, or completely shut off the flow at the request of the operator. The deflector flow section is blocked by turning the regulator wheel down. Turn the wheel up to open the feed. Rotation of the guide louvered grille of the deflector is carried out using the control lever.
The air supply to the front and rear foot wells is carried out through the air ducts of the lower level 5 united into a common path.
The mode of blowing the windshield and side windows when they are frosted over
Turn the knob B on the control panel to position IIII. Turn knobs A and C all the way to the right. Close the shutters of the air duct deflectors 3. Turn the louvre grilles of the air duct deflectors 4 in such a way that the air escapes in the direction of the windows of the front doors of the car.
Prevention of fogging of the windshield and side windows
With high air humidity (rain, fog, etc.) car windows tend to fog up.
To remove the condensate, turn the knob B on the control panel to position II or III. In cold weather, turn on the heater by turning knob C to the desired position. Move knob A to position
. Shut off the air duct deflectors 3. Turn the louvre grilles of the air duct deflectors 4 in such a way that the air comes out in the direction of the windows of the front doors of the car.
Accelerated interior heating
Turn the handle in the control panel to position IIII, turn C all the way to the right. Turn knob A to position
. Close air duct deflectors 3 and 4.
Creating comfortable temperature conditions in the car
After removing condensation from the windows and warming up the interior, make the following settings:
Turn knob B to position II or III. Move handle C to the position corresponding to the optimum temperature of the air blown into the passenger compartment.
Set handle A to position
and close the air duct deflectors 3. Rotate the louvre grilles of the air duct deflectors 4 to the optimal position of your choice.
Cabin ventilation mode
To ventilate the passenger compartment, outside air must be supplied to it through air duct deflectors 3 and 4.
Use knob B to select the desired fan speed. Turn handle C all the way to the left. Move handle A to position
or 
, depending on the specific situation. Open the air supply through air duct deflectors 3 and 4.
General instructions
The proper functioning of the heating / ventilation system of the elephant is possible only if the section of the air intake grill located in front of the windshield of the car is normal. Monitor the condition of the grate, from time to time clean it from snow, ice, stuck leaves and other debris.
All handles of the control panel, with the exception of handles A and B, allow smooth adjustment of the parameters under control.
You can avoid fogging up the windows at a slow vehicle speed by selecting the maximum speed of the heater fan.
The performance of the heater heat exchanger is directly dependent on the temperature of the coolant. Maximum performance can only be achieved after the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature.
Air circulation in the cabin is provided by a constant outflow through the ventilation holes located at the bottom of the rear doors of the car.