1. Be sure to check the air pressure in the tires and, if necessary, bring it to the recommended for this type of tire. Pressure difference within 0.2–0.3 kgf/cm2 may impair the handling characteristics, smoothness of the vehicle and lead to unwanted skidding or drifting under braking. Due to the reduced pressure in the tires, the tread wears out faster and more fuel is consumed.
2. Inspect the parking space under the car. If there are leaks of oil or operating fluids, check the tightness of the units and systems of the car, if possible, eliminate the leak before leaving.
3. Check oil level in the crankcase and add oil if necessary.
4. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and the coolant level in the expansion tank. If necessary, add fluid to the norm.
5. We recommend checking the oil level in the gearbox and topping it up if necessary.
6. Check the operation of the parking brake. To do this, raising the lever all the way, count the number of clicks. If there are more than eight clicks and the parking brake system does not hold the car on a slope of 25%, you need to adjust parking brake.
7. Check the beep.
8. Check the operation of the headlights, taillights and direction indicators.
9. Check the operation of instrumentation, as well as wipers and washers of the windshield and glass of the tailgate (on cars VAZ-2113, VAZ-2114).
10. Before driving on a stationary vehicle, be sure to check the operation of the brake system by depressing the brake pedal. If the pedal without resistance «failed» to the floor, then the brake system is faulty. The operation of such a vehicle is prohibited.
Notes. Before a long trip, and also after a long break in operation, check the condition of the spare wheel and complete the car with tools and accessories.
Make a decision if there is a problem (subject to the requirements of the Rules of the road) about starting a trip or repairing a car.