At low ambient temperatures, turn off all auxiliary electrical consumers to reduce the load on the battery.
On models equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch pedal all the way and engage neutral gear.
On models with automatic transmission, make sure the selector lever is in the "P" or "N" position and depress the foot brake pedal.
Without pressing the gas pedal, turn the ignition key to the "START" (III) position and engage the starter. If the engine does not start immediately, continue to crank the crankshaft with the starter, remembering that the duration of continuous operation of the starter should not exceed 15 seconds. A second attempt to start should be made after at least ten seconds - a pause is necessary for cooling the starter electric motor.
If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds of continuous starter operation, or the engine stalls immediately after starting, try starting it with the accelerator pedal depressed halfway. After the engine starts successfully, release the accelerator pedal to avoid a sharp increase in engine speed.
If the engine still fails to start, fully depress the gas pedal and hold it down for the entire time the starter is operating - this will help remove excess fuel that has entered the intake manifold and engine cylinders. The duration of continuous starter operation, as in the previous cases, should not exceed 15 seconds. If the engine does not start after purging the cylinders, try to start it again with the gas pedal partially depressed. Release the pedal immediately after starting
Features of starting the engine in cold weather in high-altitude conditions (altitude above sea level over 2400 m)
At low ambient temperatures, starting the engine is difficult. In high altitude conditions, where the air is very thin, starting the engine is even more difficult. Below are the instructions that must be followed when starting the engine in these conditions.
Turn off all auxiliary electrical consumers to reduce the load on the battery.
Press the gas pedal halfway and hold it in this position for the entire time the engine crankshaft is cranked by the starter. The duration of continuous engagement of the starter should not exceed 15 seconds. After successfully starting the engine, gradually release the gas pedal, preventing a significant increase in revolutions.
If the engine does not start, press the gas pedal all the way down and hold it down for the entire time the starter operates. The duration of continuous starter operation, as in the previous case, should not exceed 15 seconds. If the engine still does not start, try again.
If the ambient temperature is below zero, or if the car has not been used for several days, let the engine warm up for 3-4 minutes before starting to drive.