The program switch is located in the middle of the instrument panel.
- Economy mode (Economy) - the switch is in the middle position. Suitable for all normal road conditions.
- Load mode (Power) - the switch must be pressed from above (the control LED is on). It is used for driving in difficult conditions, such as when the vehicle is fully loaded, when driving with a trailer or on steep climbs. Upshifts and downshifts occur at higher driving speeds and engine speeds than in Economy mode.
- Winter mode (Winter) - the switch must be pressed from below (the control LED is on). It is used for driving in winter conditions, for example, for starting off on a slippery road. The car starts moving in 2nd gear.
The gear shift characteristics can be varied using the accelerator pedal:
- Light load: early upshifts, low acceleration.
- Heavy load: late upshifts, strong acceleration.
- "Kick-down" (it is necessary to press the accelerator pedal all the way to the stop to overcome the full load position): reverse gearshift to a lower gear, if the driving speed is lower than the maximum driving speed of the next lower gear, switch to a higher gear at the rated speed of the engine shaft, maximum acceleration.
Automatic transmission warning light
When the ignition key is turned to position 2, the automatic transmission indicator light comes on. It should go out after about 2 seconds. Flashing while driving indicates increased transmission oil temperature. It is necessary to shift to a lower gear or stop driving and, with the engine running, allow the gearbox to cool down in position N or P.
When the indicator lamp comes on while driving, it indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. The gearbox shifts to 4th gear. All positions of the automatic transmission control lever can be further set. In positions D, 3, 2 and 1, the vehicle can be driven, however, only in 4th gear. After turning off the engine and restarting it in the event of a malfunction, the vehicle can only be driven in 3rd gear in positions D, 3, 2 and 1.