Repair on the road The following pages are designed to help you deal with unexpected breakdowns and malfunctions that you may encounter while on the road. For more detailed troubleshooting procedures, see application , and repair...
Starting the engine from a foreign battery When starting the engine with a booster battery, observe the following precautions: Switch off the ignition before connecting the auxiliary battery. Make sure all electrical equipment is turned off (lighting fixtures,...
Wheel replacement Some of the details shown here vary by model. For example, the location of the spare wheel and jack may vary from vehicle to vehicle. However, the basic provisions apply to all vehicles. Attention! Do not change a wheel...
What are the leaks talking about? Puddles on the garage floor or in the driveway, or traces of moisture under the car, clearly indicate a leak, the source of which must be identified. Sometimes this source is very difficult to determine, especially if...
Car towing When you've exhausted all possibilities «revive» your car, the last measure remains - towing. Another situation is also possible: when you help someone. Long distance evacuation should only be carried out by the...
Troubleshooting Engine Engine does not rotate when trying to start Engine turns over but does not start Starting a cold engine is difficult Starting a warm engine is difficult Increased noise or knocking when turning on the starter...
General troubleshooting information A car owner who performs maintenance according to the recommended schedule will not need to look at this section of the Manual very often. The reliability of elements in our time is such that, provided that the required...
Car engine Engine does not rotate when trying to start Loose or broken battery terminal connections due to corrosion (« Weekly checks »). The battery is empty or defective ( chapter 5 ). Broken, disconnected, or poorly connected...
Cooling system Overheat Lack of coolant in the system (« Weekly checks »), Faulty thermostat (sticking in the closed position) ( chapter 3 ). Blockage of the core or clogging of the grille ( chapter 3 ). Defective electric fan or...
Power system and exhaust system Increased fuel consumption Air filter element dirty or clogged ( Chapter 1 ). Faulty engine management system ( chapter 4 ). High Pressure Fuel System Malfunction - Diesel Engines ( chapter 4 ). Low tire pressure («...
Car clutch When pressed, the pedal drops to the floor - there is no or very little resistance to pressing Clutch release cable failure ( chapter 6 ). Damaged bearing or clutch release fork ( chapter 6 ). Broken diaphragm spring...
Transmission Noise in neutral position with engine running Wear of input shaft bearings (noise is heard when the clutch pedal is released, but disappears when pressed) ( chapter 7 ). Clutch release bearing wear (noise is heard when...
Drive axles Clicking or rattling sound when cornering (at low speed with the maximum angle of rotation of the steered wheels) Lack of lubrication in the constant velocity joints, possibly due to damage to the covers ( chapter 8 )....
Brake system Note. Before deciding that the cause of the problem is related to the brake system, make sure that the tires are in good condition and sufficiently inflated, the front wheel alignment is correct, and the load on the...
Steering and suspension Note. Before trying to locate a suspension or steering problem, make sure that the cause of the problem is not due to abnormal tire pressure, mismatched tires, or sticky brakes. Pulling the car to the side Tire defect...
Electrical equipment Note. Starting problems are discussed earlier in this section under the heading « Engine ». Battery drains in a few days Internal battery fault ( chapter 5 ). Loose or corroded battery terminals (« Weekly checks »)....