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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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SRS SRSSRS SRS
SRS
Sedimenter
SERVICE SERVICESERVICE SERVICE
SERVICE
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SRS indicator light on instrument cluster illuminates
approx. for 5 sec. when the ignition key is turned to
‘ON’ position. This is normal and indicates the system is
performing a self check. If the light does not illuminate
when ignition is ON or remains illuminated after initial
self check and while driving or flashes, fault may exist in
the system, get the defect rectified by authorised
service outlet.
‘SERVICE’ Indicator ‘SERVICE’ Indicator‘SERVICE’ Indicator ‘SERVICE’ Indicator
‘SERVICE’ Indicator
This lamp indicates engine condition,when a
malfunctioning occurs in Engine/ Engine Management
System (EMS). This lamp indicates as below :
1. Comes ‘ON’ when key is in ‘IGN’ position and goes
‘OFF’ when engine is running.
2. remains ‘ON’ in engine running if malfunctioning
occurs.
3. When ‘SERVICE’ indicator is ‘ON’ during running,
engine performance (power) deteriorates marginally
in some cases and drastically. In few cases, please get
the malfunctioning rectified from nearest authorised
service outlet as soon as possible.W WW W
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This light indicates excess water accumulation in
sedimenter which will come ‘ON’ when ignition is turned
‘ON’ and will go ‘OFF’ in 5 sec. When this lamp comes
‘ON’, water needs to be drained from sedimenter
immediately
. (Please refer page 109 for location and
procedure).
When the indication comes ‘ON’ the vehicle will run on
‘Limp home mode’ where there is a drastic reduction in the
performance of the vehicle.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
If water is not drained from the sedimenter it can cause
serious damage to the fuel injection system.
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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSGA GAGA GA
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Speedometer
Display for Trip - B
Mode Selector Mode SelectorMode Selector Mode Selector
Mode Selector
Knob KnobKnob Knob
Knob
Display for Trip - A
Odometer OdometerOdometer Odometer
Odometer
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panel illumination
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The speedometer indicates the car speed in km/hr. The odometer records
the total distance the car has been driven. The tripmeter can be used to
measure the distance travelled on each trip or between fuel fillings.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Keep track of the odometer reading & follow the maintenance
schedule regularly for meeting service requirements.
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instrument panel (LCD) : instrument panel (LCD) :instrument panel (LCD) : instrument panel (LCD) :
instrument panel (LCD) :
The instrument panel has an LCD to display the following :
Main Odometer (Non- resettable) - Counts upto 999999 kms
Tripmeter A (Resettable)- Counts upto 1999.9 kms
Tripmeter B (Resettable)- Counts upto 1999.9 kms
Ambient display and Digital Clock display
Intensity level of instrument panel illumination - selection among preset
levels.
LCD has two line display.The first line displays the Odometer count.The
second line displays either of Tripmeter A, Tripmeter B, Intensity level of
panel illumination, Ambient temperature and Digital clock display.
The selection and control of functions are done through 'MODE' and
'SET' push buttons (knobs) provided on either side of the LCD.
The 'MODE' knob is used to select one of Tripmeter A, Tripmeter B Ambient
temperature , Digital clock display and Intensity level of panel illumination.
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Procedure for digital clock setting : Procedure for digital clock setting :Procedure for digital clock setting : Procedure for digital clock setting :
Procedure for digital clock setting :
1. The clock can be set using both the ‘SET’ and ‘MODE’ keys.
2. Pressing the ‘SET’ knob for 5 secs. will cause the displayed time to
flash i.e. clock setting mode.
3. At entry into clock setting mode, Hours digit will flash first.
4. While the Hours data is flashing, pressing and releasing the SET key
will toggle between minutes and hours.
5. While the numbers flashing, pressing the MODE the key will advance
the displayed number.
6. While the numbers are flashing, if no keys are pressed for 5 secs.
Then the current value displayed are stored and the display stops
flashing.
RPM meter : RPM meter :RPM meter : RPM meter :
RPM meter :
The meter indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm)
Change gears at appropriate engine rpm and car speed to get optimum
fuel economy.
The permitted engine rpm upper limit is the start of Red Zone on the
dial.
INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSGA GAGA GA
GA
UGES UGESUGES UGES
UGES
RPM Meter
Digital Clock
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Warning
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The gauge indicates the temperature level of the engine coolant. The
red zone at 'H' indicates temperatures higher than normal.
Avoid driving, when the pointer is in the red zone. It indicates engine
overheating, which may be due to insufficient coolant in the radiator or
due to any other defect. Take the car to the nearest Authorised Service
outlet for necessary attention.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Never remove the radiator pressure cap from radiator when the
engine is hot. Do not restart the engine until the problem has
been duly attended.
Fuel Gauge Fuel GaugeFuel Gauge Fuel Gauge
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. Refill
the fuel tank at the earliest, when the needle touches the red band
(indicating reserve capacity has been reached.), a visual warning
indication (Amber coloured) comes 'ON' indicating the fuel level is low.
INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSGA GAGA GA
GA
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UGES
Fuel Gauge Fuel GaugeFuel Gauge Fuel Gauge
Fuel Gauge Low
Fuel Level
Warning
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
• •• •
•Air conditioning and heating Air conditioning and heatingAir conditioning and heating Air conditioning and heating
Air conditioning and heating
• •• •
•Front windshield and door glass demister Front windshield and door glass demisterFront windshield and door glass demister Front windshield and door glass demister
Front windshield and door glass demister
• •• •
•Power windows Power windowsPower windows Power windows
Power windows
• •• •
•Front seat Front seatFront seat Front seat
Front seat
• •• •
•Headrestraint HeadrestraintHeadrestraint Headrestraint
Headrestraint
• •• •
•Middle seat Middle seatMiddle seat Middle seat
Middle seat
• •• •
•Armrest cum cup holder Armrest cum cup holderArmrest cum cup holder Armrest cum cup holder
Armrest cum cup holder
• •• •
•Jump seats (if fitted) Jump seats (if fitted)Jump seats (if fitted) Jump seats (if fitted)
Jump seats (if fitted)
• •• •
•Jack & tools Jack & toolsJack & tools Jack & tools
Jack & tools
• •• •
•Motorised rear view mirrors Motorised rear view mirrorsMotorised rear view mirrors Motorised rear view mirrors
Motorised rear view mirrors
• •• •
•Cigarette lighter and ash tray Cigarette lighter and ash trayCigarette lighter and ash tray Cigarette lighter and ash tray
Cigarette lighter and ash tray
• •• •
•Fuel filler flap Fuel filler flapFuel filler flap Fuel filler flap
Fuel filler flap
• •• •
•M MM M
M
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lap laplap lap
lap
• •• •
•Glove box Glove boxGlove box Glove box
Glove box
• •• •
•Inside rear view mirror Inside rear view mirrorInside rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror
• •• •
•Sun visors Sun visorsSun visors Sun visors
Sun visors
• •• •
•Interior roof lights Interior roof lightsInterior roof lights Interior roof lights
Interior roof lights
• •• •
•Reverse guiding system Reverse guiding systemReverse guiding system Reverse guiding system
Reverse guiding system
• •• •
•Analog Clock Analog ClockAnalog Clock Analog Clock
Analog Clock
• •• •
•Music System Music SystemMusic System Music System
Music System
• •• •
•MP3 / DVD Player MP3 / DVD PlayerMP3 / DVD Player MP3 / DVD Player
MP3 / DVD Player
• •• •
•T TT T
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ail Lamp
• •• •
•High Mounted Stop Lamp High Mounted Stop LampHigh Mounted Stop Lamp High Mounted Stop Lamp
High Mounted Stop Lamp
This section gives you information on the different comfort
and convenience features provided in your vehicle.
There are many features as listed alongside in TATA SAFARI.
To get the maximum benefit from these features, please
read information in this section.
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The cigarette lighter is also provided on the console (below air vents).
Ash tray is also provided near cigarette lighter for occupants of rear
seats.
To open ash tray pull it out by sliding.
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lap
It is operated by the switch provided on the dash board centre panel.
To open the fuel tank flap press the operating switch. The solenoid
provided near the fuel tank flap releases the fuel tank flap open. To
close the fuel tank flap just push the flap manually to its original position.
In case of battery run down the fuel tank flap can be opened manually.
First open the tail gate and pull the nylon rope to open the fuel flap.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
2
1
1. Cigarette Lighter 2. Ashtray
CIGARET CIGARET CIGARET CIGARET
CIGARET
TE LIGHTER & ASH TE LIGHTER & ASH TE LIGHTER & ASH TE LIGHTER & ASH
TE LIGHTER & ASH
TR TRTR TR
TR
A AA A
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Y AND FUEL Y AND FUEL Y AND FUEL Y AND FUEL
Y AND FUEL
T TT T
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ANK FL ANK FLANK FL ANK FL
ANK FL
AP APAP AP
AP
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Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted) Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted)Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted) Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted)
Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted)
Fuel tank flap opening lever is provided below driver seat on right hand
side. To open flap, pull the lever up and to lock simply close the flap.
Glove Box Glove BoxGlove Box Glove Box
Glove Box
Glove box is located on the co-driver’s side of the dashboard. The
glove box can be locked by the key common for ignition and door.
The glove box lamp will glow when the glove box lid is opened and
will go off as soon as the glove box lid is closed.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Glove Box
Mechanical fuel tank flap
opening lever
FUEL FUEL FUEL FUEL
FUEL
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ANK FL
AP AND GL AP AND GLAP AND GL AP AND GL
AP AND GL
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OVE BO
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PRIOR TO DRIVING
• •• •
•Opening bonnet Opening bonnetOpening bonnet Opening bonnet
Opening bonnet
• •• •
•Fuel level check Fuel level checkFuel level check Fuel level check
Fuel level check
• •• •
•Engine oil level check Engine oil level checkEngine oil level check Engine oil level check
Engine oil level check
• •• •
•Engine coolant check Engine coolant checkEngine coolant check Engine coolant check
Engine coolant check
Before you start driving you should carry out important checks on
your Safari. Please read this section carefully to know the procedure
for carrying out important checks.
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