Contents: Cars with 3-door hatchback body ⇊ Cars with 5-door hatchback body ⇊ Cars with 3-door hatchback body ⇊ Cars with 5-door hatchback body ⇊ Cars with 5-door hatchback body ⇊ Cars with 5-door hatchback body ⇊ Cars with 3-door hatchback body ⇊
Cars with 3-door hatchback body
To increase the usable volume of the luggage compartment, you can remove the rear shelf.
On some vehicle modifications, it is necessary to first disconnect the flexible rods from the hooks on the rear door.
First, fold the back of the shelf onto the front.
Then lift the folded shelf up and release it from the clips. To reinstall the rear shelf, position it so that the clip pins are over the corresponding slots, then press the shelf from above.
The pins should go in and lock. Check the reliability of the assembly of the clamps so that the shelf does not move while the car is moving. If there are flexible rods, attach them to the corresponding hooks on the rear door. To do this, you must first partially close the door.
Cars with 5-door hatchback body
To remove the rear shelf from the vehicle, remove the flexible rod rings from the hooks on the rear door and, pulling the shelf towards you, release it from the clamps.
Electric heated seats (individual models)
Both front seats are equipped with electric heaters, which can only operate when the ignition is on (the ignition key is turned to position II). Press the switch button to warm the seat. At the same time, the electric heating indicator on the pressed button will light up. Pressing the same button again will turn off the electric seat heating. The illuminated indicator reminds you that the electric seat heating is on.
Do not turn on the heated seats when the engine is not running, and do not use the heated seats for a long time when the engine is idling. This may cause severe battery discharge and difficulty starting the engine.
Headlight beam direction regulator (individual models)
The car has the ability to adjust the direction of the headlights (low beam) in the vertical plane. Depending on the number of passengers and the amount of cargo in the trunk, you can adjust the position of the headlights to ensure the best lighting conditions for the road and not blind oncoming drivers.
Move the headlight control knob to one of the four positions that corresponds to the vehicle's load condition.
- Position 0: One driver or driver and front seat passenger.
- Position 1: Driver and four passengers.
- Position 2: Driver and four passengers, cargo in the trunk (within the limits of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating).
- Position 3: Driver and cargo in the trunk (within the maximum permissible axle load and the gross vehicle weight).
Electric windows (individual models)
Your vehicle is equipped with electric windows that can only operate when the ignition is on (the ignition key is turned to position II).
Each door has a switch that controls the electric window lift for that door. To open the window, press the switch button down and hold it down while the window is lowered. You can stop the window in the desired position by releasing the button. The window is raised by moving the button back and holding it in this position.
The driver's door armrest contains the central control panel for all electric windows. To open a window on any passenger door, press down on the corresponding switch button and hold it down while lowering the window to the desired position. To raise the window, slide the corresponding button back and hold it in this position. When the window reaches the desired position, release the button.
The central control panel for the electric windows also contains a switch for the driver's door window, which can operate in the AUTO mode, and a switch for blocking the passenger door electric windows.
AUTO mode (Auto)
The driver's door glass can be fully lowered and raised (on some vehicle modifications) with a single press of the switch button. To lower or raise the window automatically, press down or slide the power window switch button all the way back. This will fully open or close the window. You can stop the window at any time by sliding the button back while lowering and pressing the button down while raising the window. To partially lower or raise the driver's door window, lightly press down or slide back the power window switch button and hold it down while the window is moving. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch button.
The override switch allows the driver to turn off power to the passenger power windows and lock the window controls using the switches located on the passenger doors. The override does not affect the driver's power window. Turn on the passenger power window lock if there are children in the vehicle. This will help prevent accidental injury to children.
Cars with 3-door hatchback body
On the armrest of the driver's door there is a main switch and two switches for the electric windows of the left and right doors.
Cars with 5-door hatchback body
The driver's door window switch is located in front of the door release handle. The main switch and the switches for the other doors are located on the center console near the parking brake lever.
Warning! The electric window lifter can severely pinch and injure a child's hand or fingers if they get caught in the window opening. Before operating the electric window lifter to close the window, make sure that children's hands are removed from the opening.
Roof hatch (individual models)
The sunroof panel electric drive switch is located on the control panel. The sunroof panel drive can only function when the ignition is on (the ignition key is turned to position II). To raise the rear edge of the sunroof panel to provide ventilation for the passenger compartment, press the button with the symbol
. Button 
is designed to slide the sunroof panel back. Press this button and hold it down while the sunroof panel moves. The sunroof will stop as soon as you release the button 
. To close the sunroof panel, press and hold the button until it is completely closed.
Note: The electric sunroof panel actuator may severely pinch and injure a hand or fingers caught in the sunroof opening. Before pressing the button to close the sunroof, make sure the sunroof opening is completely clear and there is no danger of pinching a hand or fingers of any occupants.
Caution: Attempting to open the sunroof in sub-zero temperatures or if the sunroof is covered with a layer of snow or ice may damage the sunroof or its electric drive.
Rear view mirrors
To ensure a good view of the area behind the vehicle, it is necessary to constantly maintain cleanliness and check the correct adjustment of the interior and exterior rear-view mirrors. If necessary, adjust the rear-view mirrors before driving. The interior rear-view mirror can be in two positions: for driving during the day and at night. In the second position, the reflectivity of the mirror is reduced. This helps to reduce the blinding effect of the headlights of cars driving behind. A lever located under the mirror is used to move the mirror from one position to another.
Electrically adjustable rear view mirrors (individual models)
Adjust the position of the outside mirrors using the switch and rocker switch located on the control panel to the left of the steering column as follows.
1. Turn on the ignition by turning the key in the ignition switch to position II.
2. Move the switch lever to the left (L) or right (R) to adjust the left or right mirror respectively.
3. Press the upper, lower, left or right edge of the rocker switch to adjust the selected outside mirror. The mirror will rotate relative to the horizontal and vertical axes in the corresponding direction.
4. After finishing adjusting both mirrors, move the lever to the middle position, in which the adjustment key does not work. This is necessary so that if the rocker key is accidentally pressed, the set adjustment of the outside mirror is not disturbed.
Folding the outside rearview mirrors (individual models)
For the convenience of parking the car in tight spaces, you can fold the outside rear-view mirrors. The switch located next to the adjustment key is used to control the folding of the mirrors.
Before driving, check that the outside mirrors are returned to their working position. The electric folding of the outside mirrors only works when the ignition is on (the key is turned in the ignition switch to position II). Press the button to fold both rearview mirrors simultaneously. Press the same button again to return the mirrors to their working position.
Never drive with the outside rearview mirrors folded.
Digital display watch
The digital clock shows the current time only when the ignition is on. To set the clock to the current time, do the following.
1. Turn on the ignition by turning the key in the ignition switch to position II. The display will show the hours and minutes.
2. Press and hold the H button until the first two digits on the display (hours) take the correct value corresponding to the current time.
3. Press and hold the M button until the last two digits on the display (minutes) take the correct value corresponding to the current time.
The RESET button is designed for quick adjustment of the clock readings based on the exact time signals. Pressing the RESET button resets the minute digits and sets the clock to the beginning of the current or next hour. If more than 30 minutes have passed since the beginning of the current hour, the clock is set to the time corresponding to the beginning of the next hour.
Example:
| Initial clock reading | Clock display after pressing the RESET button |
| 1: 06 | 1: 00 |
| 1: 52 | 2: 00 |
Glove box
Open the glove compartment lid by pulling the handle towards you. To close the glove compartment, simply slam the lid shut.
Cars with 5-door hatchback body
The glove compartment lid is locked. To open the glove compartment, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise. To lock the glove compartment, turn the key in the opposite direction.
Cup holder (individual models)
To extend the cup holder, press the front bar as shown by the arrow in the illustration. The holder will come out, after which the cover will automatically flip up. To return the holder to its place, push it back into the panel until the lock clicks.
Use the cup holder only when the car is stopped. Drinks can spill while the car is moving, for example when driving over a bump or when turning a corner.
Be careful when using the cup holder.
Splashes of hot drinks poured into glasses can burn you or your passengers. In addition, spilled liquid can damage seat upholstery, floor mats or nearby electrical equipment.
Coin tray (for left-hand drive vehicles)
To open the coin tray, press the top edge of the tray cover as shown by the arrow in the illustration. The tray is closed by pressing the cover until the latch clicks.
Compartment for driver's personal belongings (individual models)
To open the compartment for small personal items, press the top edge of the lid as shown in the illustration by the arrow. The compartment is closed by pressing the lid until the latch clicks.
Cars with 5-door hatchback body
The armrest of the central console has a small compartment for storing small items. The compartment is closed with a lid that folds back. There is a pull-out tray under the driver's seat.
Parking brake lever
To engage the parking brake, fully lift the lever located between the front seats. To release the parking brake, lift the lever slightly upward and press the release button located on the end of the handle, then lower the lever downward. When releasing the parking brake, the indicator located on the instrument panel should go out, see. Location and functions of controls. If you start moving without fully releasing the parking brake, the anti-lock braking system (if it is available on the vehicle) will not be able to function normally.
Warning! Driving with the parking brake engaged will result in failure of the brake mechanisms and rear wheel hub bearings.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter operates in two positions of the key in the ignition switch: ACCESSORY (I) and ON (II). To turn on the cigarette lighter, press the handle and push it until the lock clicks. After the cigarette lighter coil is heated, the handle will automatically return to its original position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter handle while the coil is heating. This may cause overheating and failure of the cigarette lighter.
Open the front ashtray by pressing its cover as shown by the arrow in the illustration. After use, close the ashtray by pushing it into the control panel until the lock clicks into place. To empty the ashtray of cigarette butts, grasp the front edges of the inner tray, lift it up and pull it out.
The rear ashtray is located at the end of the center console between the front seatbacks. Open the ashtray by pressing the top edge of the lid as shown in the illustration. To empty the ashtray of cigarette butts, open it, then lift it up and remove it from the console slot.
For vehicles equipped with a storage compartment in the center console.
Interior lighting devices
General interior lighting lamp
The switch for the general interior lighting has three positions. In the OFF position, the light does not light. In the middle position of the switch, the light automatically lights up and goes out when any door of the car is opened or closed. In the ON position, the light is constantly lit.
Cars equipped with a sunroof
Local lighting lampshades (individual models)
The switches for the local lighting lamps have two positions. In the OFF position, the lamp does not light. In the ON position, the lamp is constantly on.
Cars with 3-door hatchback body
The luggage compartment light switch can be in one of two positions: up (On) or down (Off).
If the switch button is moved to the upper position, the lamp automatically turns on when the rear door is opened. If the switch button is in the lower position, the luggage compartment lamp does not work (remains permanently off).
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