UAZ -374195 Operation Manual page 50

with high average speed and low fuel consumption over difficult road
sections. We recommend to start off at level stretches of hard-surface
roads or downward in the second gear. In all other cases, start the
motion in the first gear.
Change gears and engage the front axle when the clutch is
disengaged:
- disengage the clutch fast by pressing the clutch pedal as far as it can go;
- engage the clutch smoothly, avoiding both quick release of the
clutch pedal which results in jerking motion of the vehicle, and slow
engagement of the clutch with prolonged slipping;
- do not keep the clutch disengaged on a stationary vehicle (while
waiting at railway crossings, traffic lights, etc.) with the gear engaged
and the engine running. Use the neutral gear of the gearbox and the
fully engaged clutch;
- do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal when the vehicle moves;
- do not use clutch slipping for keeping the vehicle on inclines.
Put in the gears smoothly and without jerks. If it is impossible to put
in the right gear when driving away from standstill, then slightly release
the clutch pedal and try to disengage the clutch and engage the gear.
Synchronizers in the gearbox allow gear shifting without double clutch
shift. however, to accelerate gear shifting and increase to synchronizers
service life, it is recommended to use double clutch shift with brief
accelerator pressing when shifting gears down.
The reverse gear in the gearbox shall be engaged after complete
vehicle stop only. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving
because it leads to partial clutch disengagement and disk slippage. On a
slippery road, drive steadily at low speed.
Release the throttle pedal completely when braking with the engine.
Brake the vehicle smoothly by gradually pressing the braking
pedal. Any braking promotes the wear of the tires and the fuel consumption.
Avoid the slipping of the wheels when braking, as it increases the braking
path and wear of the tires. Besides, sharp and hard braking can result in
skidding of the vehicle.
When driving the vehicle off the road surfaces (sand, mud, snow, etc.), or
at slippery roads, steep inclines (more than 15°) and other difficult-to-drive
road sections, do not overload the engine. In such conditions, engage the
front axle, and prior to motion under extremely severe conditions engage
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