Selector positions
1. To control the automatic transmission, a selector is installed on the central console, to the side of the driver, with which you can set the range of gears used or engage a specific gear (automatic transmission with manual gear shift mode).
2. To prevent damage to the automatic transmission when the wrong range is selected (for example, moving from "D" to "R" when moving forward), a lock is installed on the selector, only when pressed "dangerous" switching is possible. The lock allows you to avoid a situation when one of the unacceptable ranges of movement can be engaged due to carelessness.
When switching, you need to press the lock and the brake pedal
When switching to the lock, you do not need to press
When switching, you need to press the lock
Automatic transmission without manual gear shift mode (the selector can be set to the following positions: "P", "R", "N", "D", "3", "2" and "L").
Automatic transmission with manual gear shift mode (the selector can be set to the position: "P", "R", "N" or "D").
Position "P"
Selected when the car is parked for a long time. In this position of the selector, all controls in the gearbox are switched off, and its output shaft is locked; the vehicle cannot move. The selector can only be moved to this position when it has come to a complete stop. Moving the selector to the "P" position while moving will damage the gearbox.
Position "R"
Reverse gear. The selector can be moved to this position only when the car is stationary. Moving the selector to the "R" position while moving forward can lead to failure of the gearbox and other transmission components.
Position "N"
Corresponds to neutral. All controls in the gearbox are switched off, which ensures the absence of a rigid kinematic connection between its driving and driven shafts. The output shaft locking mechanism is switched off, i.e. the car can move freely. It is not recommended to move the selector to the "N" position while coasting (by inertia). Never switch off the ignition when driving downhill. This practice is dangerous, since in this case you can lose control of the car.
Position "D"
The main driving mode. It provides automatic switching from first to fourth gear. It is recommended to use it in normal driving conditions.
Position "2" or "3" (except for automatic transmission with manual gear shift mode)
In position "2" only first and second gears are allowed. Shifting to third and fourth gears is prohibited.
In position "3" movement is permitted only in gears one through three. Shifting to fourth gear is prohibited.
It is recommended to use this position, for example, on winding mountain roads, when driving on small slopes. In this range, the engine braking mode is effectively used.
Position "L" (except automatic transmission with manual gear shift mode)
Only first gear is allowed. This range allows for maximum engine braking. It is recommended for driving on steep descents, ascents and off-road.
Notes on driving a car with automatic transmission
1. There is no need to move the selector from position "D" to positions "3" or "2" when accelerating the car sharply to overtake, since pressing the accelerator pedal all the way down will automatically lead to a downshift.
2. Do not press the accelerator pedal while braking (brake pedal depressed), as this may cause damage to the gearbox.
3. During short stops (before traffic lights, etc.), you can leave the car with the gear engaged and hold it in place by pressing the brake pedal. During long stops, move the selector to the "N" position.
4. Do not hold the vehicle on a slope by pressing the accelerator pedal while in gear. Press the brake pedal or use the parking brake.
5. After connecting the battery cables, gear shifting may occur jerkily. This is not a sign of a gearbox malfunction. Gear shifting will become smooth after a certain period of time, during which the automatic transmission control system will perform several gear shifts.
6. (Models with manual gear shifting) When the ignition is turned on, the indicator on the instrument cluster corresponding to the position of the automatic transmission selector lights up.
7. After a long period of parking at low outside temperatures (-35°C or less), it may be difficult to start the vehicle, even if the selector is in the "D" position. Let the engine run for 10 minutes or longer to warm up the automatic transmission fluid. 8. Before engaging a gear in manual mode ("Sport Mode") with the vehicle stationary and the engine running, press the brake pedal all the way down to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Release the brake pedal only when you are ready to move.
Manual mode of automatic transmission gear shifting
1. There are two slots on the central console in which the automatic transmission selector moves: the main slot (see the subsection "Selector positions") and the slot for manual gear shifting. Regardless of whether the car is moving or stationary, switching to manual gear shifting mode is done by moving the automatic transmission selector from position "D" to the corresponding slot.
2. In manual mode, you can quickly change gears by moving the selector forward (+) or backward (-). Each movement will engage a higher or lower gear accordingly. Unlike a manual transmission, manual mode allows you to change gears while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Caution: Move the selector smoothly, without excessive force, between the slots of the console and between different positions. Otherwise, the selector may break.
Note:
- In manual mode, it is possible to engage only one of the forward gears.
- When switching to manual gear shift mode, the "D" indicator on the cluster will go out and the "1" indicator will light up. Then, when shifting gears, the indicator corresponding to the gear engaged in the gearbox will light up.
3. There is no automatic upshift in manual mode. The driver must engage the upshift gear himself according to road conditions and engine speed.
4. A quick double backward (-) movement of the selector allows you to skip one gear when shifting (for example, from 5th to 3rd gear). Since sharp engine braking and/or rapid acceleration can lead to loss of traction of the wheels with the road surface, the downshift should be performed carefully, in accordance with the speed of the car.
5. To ensure safety and dynamic performance, the automatic transmission control system may not perform some gear shifts when the selector is moved (for example, engaging 5th gear when the vehicle is moving at low speed).
6. When the car speed decreases, the gear shift to lower gears occurs automatically. When the car stops, the first gear is automatically engaged.
7. To make starting easier on slippery or snowy roads, move the selector forward (+) in manual mode. This will engage second gear. Moving the selector down (-) will engage first gear.