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•Engine Compartment Engine CompartmentEngine Compartment Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment
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•Air filter Air filterAir filter Air filter
Air filter
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•Cooling system Cooling systemCooling system Cooling system
Cooling system
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•Engine oil & oil filter Engine oil & oil filterEngine oil & oil filter Engine oil & oil filter
Engine oil & oil filter
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•Changing fuel filter Changing fuel filterChanging fuel filter Changing fuel filter
Changing fuel filter
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•Changing gear box oil Changing gear box oilChanging gear box oil Changing gear box oil
Changing gear box oil
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•Changing transfer case oil Changing transfer case oilChanging transfer case oil Changing transfer case oil
Changing transfer case oil
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•Changing front axle & rear axle oil Changing front axle & rear axle oilChanging front axle & rear axle oil Changing front axle & rear axle oil
Changing front axle & rear axle oil
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•Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustment Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustmentHead lamp & head lamp focus adjustment Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustment
Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustment
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•Clutch & brake fluid Clutch & brake fluidClutch & brake fluid Clutch & brake fluid
Clutch & brake fluid
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•Power steering Power steeringPower steering Power steering
Power steering
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•Battery BatteryBattery Battery
Battery
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•Starting the engine with jump leads Starting the engine with jump leadsStarting the engine with jump leads Starting the engine with jump leads
Starting the engine with jump leads
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•Wheels & tyres Wheels & tyresWheels & tyres Wheels & tyres
Wheels & tyres
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•Fuses & Relays Fuses & RelaysFuses & Relays Fuses & Relays
Fuses & Relays
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•Catalytic Converter Catalytic ConverterCatalytic Converter Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter
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•EGR system EGR systemEGR system EGR system
EGR system
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•Air Conditioning Air ConditioningAir Conditioning Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
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•Belts tension Belts tensionBelts tension Belts tension
Belts tension
Your TATA SAFARI is designed to give you long trouble free service for
thousands of kilometres/miles. However with proper maintenance
care you can get optimum performance from your vehicle. We have
indicated some of the important maintenance operations to be
carried out on the vehicle. Please read the procedure carefully and
get it attended at Authorised Workshop.
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3. The complete cooling system should be drained (old coolant)
before refilling the system.
a. Remove radiator pressure cap
b. Drain the coolant from engine through the drain hole on
thermostat housing lower part. Drain coolant from radiator
through the radiator drain hole.
c. Refit the drain plugs on thermostat housing lower part and
the radiator.
d. Pour fresh water through the filler neck up to top and again
drain the water through the drain holes. This will ensure
removal of the old coolant from the system
e. After flushing out water, secure the drain plugs on radiator
and thermostat housing lower part properly with new
sealing washer.
f. Drain the auxiliary tank and refit the hoses.
4. Take the recommended coolant and water in 1:1 proportion
5. Carry out air evacuation and coolant filling on machine
( Vacuum filling)
( The machine setting to be done as follows,
Quantity to be filled: 6.1 lit approx, back pressure: 1.7 bar)
6. Fill the coolant in auxiliary tank up to “FIRST FILL / REFILL”
mark.
Manual Coolant refilling : Manual Coolant refilling :Manual Coolant refilling : Manual Coolant refilling :
Manual Coolant refilling :
If the air evacuation and coolant filling (vacuum filling) system is
not available, then alternate procedure is as mentioned below.1. Follow sr. no 1 to 4 indicated in Air evacuation and coolant
filling ( Vacuum filling) procedure.
2. Refill the coolant (coolant and water as per recommendation)
through radiator filler neck.
3. When coolant level comes up to radiator filler neck, wait and
allow air bubbles to escape from the system for 2 to 5 min.
Top up coolant in radiator filler neck when level drops.
4. Fill the coolant in the auxiliary tank up to “FIRST FILL / REFILL”
mark.
5. Start the engine and run at idle for 10 min. with open radiator
filler neck. Allow air to escape from the system.Top up coolant
slowly in the radiator filler neck while idling.
6. Stop the engine and allow air bubbles to escape from the
system. Top up coolant through radiator filler neck. Secure
the radiator pressure cap on radiator filler neck.
7. Start the engine and run in stationary condition at 2200 to
2500 rpm till thermostat opens and continue to run for 5
minutes. ( The radiator fans coming on is the indication of
opening the thermostat)
8. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Open the radiator
pressure cap & top up coolant in radiator filler neck. Secure
the radiator pressure cap on the radiator filler neck.
9. Refill the coolant in the auxiliary tank till “first fill / Refill” level
mark.
10. The coolant refilling is complete now.
11. Ensure that there are no leakages in the completesystem.
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6. Refit the drain plug using a new sealing washer. Tighten
drain plug to 5 mkg. torque.
7. Fill, recommended quantity of fresh engine oil in the crank
case and secure the oil filler cap in its place.
8. Start the engine and run for a few minutes. The engine oil
pressure indicator lamp should go ‘off ’ after starting the
engine.
9. Check for engine oil leakages.
10. Stop the engine and recheck engine oil level after a few
minutes. If necessary add oil to bring the level to the upper
mark on the dipstick.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Use of reclaimed oil is not recommended
Priming Pump Priming PumpPriming Pump Priming Pump
Priming Pump
Priming pump is used for priming the fuel manually after
overhauling of the engine or after refitment of fuel lines. Pump
the fuel by means of priming pump until all air in the fuel line is
removed. Before cranking the engine ensure that there is no air
in the fuel system.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Please do not loosen/remove high pressure pipes and injectors
for air bleeding in the fuel.
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Loosen drain plugs by 1-2 turn and drain out water and other
sediments from fuel filter bowls depending on operating
conditions to ensure that no water is allowed to enter the fuel
system.
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Water sedimenter is located near fuel tank at rear left hand side
of the vehicle.
Loosen drain plug by 1-2 turns and drain out water and other
sediments from sedimenter when water level indicator lamp
glows in instrument cluster to ensure that no water is
allowed to enter the fuel system.
Sedimenter
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( Not applicable in ABS system) ( Not applicable in ABS system)( Not applicable in ABS system) ( Not applicable in ABS system)
( Not applicable in ABS system)
A load conscious pressure reducing valve eliminates the
possibility of rear wheels from locking and achieves optimum
braking in any load condition of the vehicle.
The valve, is fitted on RH long member connecting it to rear
axle through its link and control spring.
If any, alteration is done in rear suspension, the performance
of this valve will be impaired.
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(Applicable in ABS system)
The by-pass valve is provided in the rear brake circuit between
tandem master cylinder and ABS unit. The by-pass valve
bypasses the ABS unit in rear only braking (i.e. front brake
failed) condition. The feedback of front line pressure is
provided to the by-pass valve. in case of front brake failure,
the low front line presure being sensed by the by-pass valve
and the 100% brake line pressure from tandem master
cylinder is applied on to the rear brakes without reduction
in pressure.
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ECU : ECU :ECU : ECU :
ECU :
DICOR engine common rail system consists of ECU, sensors
and actuators. The Electronic control unit (ECU) is a 32 bit
microprocessor which controls the injection parameters as well
as some of the vehicle related outputs. The ECU receives input
from various sensors located on the engine and the vehicle to
decide the injected quantity and injection timing best suited
for the engine to work with maximum efficiency and safety.
ECU is fitted inside the engine compartment.
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AUTIONS AUTIONSAUTIONS AUTIONS
AUTIONS
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•DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT
DO NOT wash engine compartment with high
pressure water
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•DO NOT DO NOTDO NOT DO NOT
DO NOT tamper with ECU sensors and connectors
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•DO NOT DO NOTDO NOT DO NOT
DO NOT remove battery connections when the ignition
switch is in ‘ON’ position ( This may damage ECU)
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OID OIDOID OID
OID jump start/push start, Use fully charged battery.
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•DO NO DO NODO NO DO NO
DO NO
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dashboard is ‘ON.
• •• •
•If any abnormality in performance of engine occurs - like
lack of power- the vehicle to be taken to the
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WHEELS AND WHEELS AND WHEELS AND WHEELS AND
WHEELS AND
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Wheel Alignment Wheel AlignmentWheel Alignment Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment
Correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tyre wear. You
should get your vehicle’s wheel alignment checked regularly.
In case uneven tyre wear is observed, vehicle’s wheel alignment
should be checked as soon as possible.
Wheel Balancing Wheel BalancingWheel Balancing Wheel Balancing
Wheel Balancing
Wheels are balanced at the factory. They may need to be
rebalanced at some time before they are worn out. The wheels
should be checked for balance if tyre or tube is repaired.
Whenever a tyre or wheel rim is changed tyre needs to be
balanced.
1. Permissible imbalance for tyre with rim = 250 gm-cm (max.)
2. Total balance weight should be within 140 gms on each
side.
3. Relocate the tyre if the weight required to balance is more
than 140 gm.
4. Balance weights are available from 10 gm to 80 gm, 90 gm
to 140 gm & 15 gm to 135 gm in steps of 10 gms.
5. Do not use more than one balance weight on one side.T TT T
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Check for the inflation and condition of your TATA SAFARI tyres
periodically.
Inflation InflationInflation Inflation
Inflation
Check the pressure in the tyres when they are cold.
Refer to tyre information label fitted on fuel flap inside for
correct cold tyre pressure.
You should have your own tyre pressure gauge and use it
all times. This makes easier for you to tell if pressure loss
is caused by a tyre problem and not by variation between
gauges.
Keeping the tyres properly inflated gives you the best
combination of riding comfort. handling and tyre life.
Over inflation of tyres makes the vehicle ride bumpy and
harsh. Tyres are more prone to uneven wear and damage
from road hazards.
Under inflated tyres reduce your comfort in vehicle handling
and are prone to failures due to high temperature. They
also cause uneven wear.
M A I N T E N A N C E
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EGR SYSTEM
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ONMENT :
Your vehicle is equipped with the EGR ( Exhaust Gas
Recirculation) System to reduce exhaust pollution.
EGR SYSTEM : EGR SYSTEM :EGR SYSTEM : EGR SYSTEM :
EGR SYSTEM :
The engine is fitted with EGR valve, EGR pipe, vacuum
modulator and associated electrical circuitry. With this,
controlled amount of exhaust gas is mixed with intake air of
the engine, in part load and speed conditions. This helps in
reducing harmful pollutants.
Close Couple Catalytic Converter : Close Couple Catalytic Converter :Close Couple Catalytic Converter : Close Couple Catalytic Converter :
Close Couple Catalytic Converter :
Tata Safari is fitted with Diesel Oxidation Catalytic Converter
to reduce exhaust pollution. The two way Catalytic
Converter has coating of precious metals which enables
conversion of pollutants.
Care of the Catalytic Converter Care of the Catalytic ConverterCare of the Catalytic Converter Care of the Catalytic Converter
Care of the Catalytic Converter
The Catalytic Converter does not require any special
maintenance however, following precautions should be
taken for the effective functioning of the converter and to
avoid damage to the converter.
1 It is mandatory to use Diesel fuel with low sulphur
content (Refer recommended fuels). Use of any other
diesel fuel can increase the pollutants.
2 Avoid parking the vehicle over inflammable materials,such as dry leaves, grass, etc., as the exhaust system
is hot enough to initiate “FIRE”.
Maintenance of Catalytic Converter Maintenance of Catalytic ConverterMaintenance of Catalytic Converter Maintenance of Catalytic Converter
Maintenance of Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter should be flushed by giving full throttle
(4 to 5 times) in standing condition of vehicle on daily basis.
In addition to this it is recommended to run the vehicle at
high speeds (80 to 100 kmph) for few km as this will help to
flush the carbon soot deposits from exhaust system and
catalytic converter. High speed running of the vehicle may
be done periodically to avoid chocking of catalytic converter.
Alternatively flushing operation for cleaning the catalytic
converter can be done by dry compressed air draft (3 to 4
bar) directed on the honeycomb structure of catalytic
converter (after removing from vehicle)
Closed Catalytic Converter
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AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioning Air ConditioningAir Conditioning Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance
should be done by Authorised Workshop.
There are couple of things which can be done by you to ensure proper
working of Air conditioning / Heating.
Periodically check the engine’s radiator and air conditioning
condensers for leaves, insects and dirt stuck in front surface.
These block the air flow and reduce the cooling efficiency. Use a light
water spray from a hose or a soft brush to remove them.
NO NONO NO
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TICE
Use only low pressure spray or soft bristle brush to clean condenser
and radiator fins.
Run the air conditioning at least once a week during winter season.
Run it at least for ten minutes with vehicle at steady speed and engine
at normal operating condition. This circulates lubrication oil in the
compressor.
For any complaint on A.C. and Heating get it attended at Authorised
Workshop.
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TICE
The system is charged with R 134 (a) - ‘Non C.F.C.’ refrigerant. Do
not top up with any other refrigerant.
M A I N T E N A N C E
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PROBLEM OBSERVED
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PROBABLE CAUSE
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AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING
1. Fan motor does not operate Blown fuse • Replace fuse and correct any
wiring short
Faulty connection • Properly connect poor
connections
Faulty motor •Replace motor if no conductance
Faulty or poor •Replace resistor block if defective
connection at resistor
Faulty fan switch • Replace switch
2. Motor operates but air flowObstruction at •Clean evaporator
is minimumevaporator inlet
Air leak • Correctly seal
Faulty thermostat •Adjust or replace thermostat
3. Insufficient cooling, Air flowIncorrect refrigerant quantity or •Get the defect rectified at
normal and compressordefect in system aggregates nearest authorised service
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