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DRIVING CONTROLS
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•Driving Controls Driving ControlsDriving Controls Driving Controls
Driving Controls
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•Steering lock & Ignition switch Steering lock & Ignition switchSteering lock & Ignition switch Steering lock & Ignition switch
Steering lock & Ignition switch
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•Immobiliser ImmobiliserImmobiliser Immobiliser
Immobiliser
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•Parking brake Parking brakeParking brake Parking brake
Parking brake
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•Gear shift lever Gear shift leverGear shift lever Gear shift lever
Gear shift lever
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•Combi switch Combi switchCombi switch Combi switch
Combi switch
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•Steering wheel position adjustment Steering wheel position adjustmentSteering wheel position adjustment Steering wheel position adjustment
Steering wheel position adjustment
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•Operating switches Operating switchesOperating switches Operating switches
Operating switches
This section provides information about various
mechanical controls and electrical displays that
help you while driving.
Please read this section carefully and make
yourself familiar with the functions of all the driving
controls listed alongside, so that you can use
them effectively while driving.
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D R I V I N G C O N T R O L S
1. Air bag (SRS) for driver & Horn Pad 2. Steering Wheel 3.Bonnet Opening Lever
4. Accelerator Pedal5. Brake Pedal 6. Clutch Pedal
7. Parking Brake 8. Head Lamp Leveling Switch 9 .Gear Lever
10. A.C. Control Switch 11.Operating Switches 12.Glove Box
13. Air Bag for Co-driver 14. Analog Clock 15. Air Vents
16. 4X4 Selector Switch
DRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING CONTROLSDRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING CONTROLS
DRIVING CONTROLS
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D R I V I N G C O N T R O L SSTEERING L STEERING LSTEERING L STEERING L
STEERING L
OCK & IGNITION SWIT OCK & IGNITION SWITOCK & IGNITION SWIT OCK & IGNITION SWIT
OCK & IGNITION SWIT
CH CHCH CH
CH
Steering Lock and Ignition Switch Steering Lock and Ignition SwitchSteering Lock and Ignition Switch Steering Lock and Ignition Switch
Steering Lock and Ignition Switch
Key of ignition switch is common for door lock, steering lock and glove
box lock.
The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column.
It has four positions. Turn the key clockwise for further functions.
LOCK - Steering Locked
ACC - Accessories ‘ON’
ON - All electricals ‘ON’
START - Engine crank
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCK
You can insert or remove the key only in this position. The steering
column is locked when the key is removed.
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W
ARNING ARNINGARNING ARNING
ARNING
Do not remove the key while driving. It will lock the steering and
can cause loss of control. Remove the key only when the vehicle is
parked.
ACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
By turning key to ACC position power supply to accessories is switched
ON.
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D R I V I N G C O N T R O L S
ON ONON ON
ON
By turning key to this position all the remaining electrical systems
become operative. The glow plug indicator lights up. After a few seconds
depending on the ambient temperature it goes off. The engine is ready
for cranking.
ST STST ST
ST
AR ARAR AR
AR
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Turn the key further clockwise to the START position (spring loaded) to
start the engine. As soon as the engine starts release the ignition key to
ON position.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine more than 10 secs. continuously. If the
engine does not start wait for 30 secs. before cranking it again.
Release the key immediately after starting the engine otherwise
starter motor/ flywheel ring may get damaged.
By turning the ignition key from ON position to ACC or LOCK position,
engine can be stopped.
STEERING L STEERING LSTEERING L STEERING L
STEERING L
OCK AND IGNITION SWIT OCK AND IGNITION SWITOCK AND IGNITION SWIT OCK AND IGNITION SWIT
OCK AND IGNITION SWIT
CH CHCH CH
CH
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D R I V I N G C O N T R O L SSTEERING STEERING STEERING STEERING
STEERING
WHEEL POSITION ADJUST WHEEL POSITION ADJUSTWHEEL POSITION ADJUST WHEEL POSITION ADJUST
WHEEL POSITION ADJUST
MENT MENTMENT MENT
MENT
Steering Position Adjustment
Steering Wheel Position Adjustment Steering Wheel Position AdjustmentSteering Wheel Position Adjustment Steering Wheel Position Adjustment
Steering Wheel Position Adjustment
You can adjust the steering wheel position to suit your convenience.
Adjust the steering wheel position as follows before you start driving.
1. Adjust the seat to a comfortable position.
2. The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under steering column. Pull
the lever up and hold in that position.
3. Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position.
Position the wheel such a way that all the instrument panel gauges
and warning lights are visible.
4. Release the lever. Make sure that steering wheel is securely locked
by moving up and down.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Steering wheel should be adjusted only when the vehicle is
stationary.
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P R I O R T O D R I V I N GCHECKS CHECKSCHECKS CHECKS
CHECKS
CHECK CHECKCHECK CHECK
CHECK
•Fuel level (Refer page No. 72)
•Coolant level (Refer page No. 73)
•Engine oil level (Refer page No. 72)
•Tyre pressure (Refer page No. 124)
•Brake & clutch fluid level
(Refer page No. 115)
ENSURE ENSUREENSURE ENSURE
ENSURE
•Gear shift lever in neutral
position
•All switches & lamps working
•SRS, ABS , Brake fluidlevel indicator
and Engine lamp goes off
•Parking brake released
ADJUST ADJUSTADJUST ADJUST
ADJUST
•Driver Seat (Refer page No. 56)
•Rear view mirrors (Refer page No. 60 & 63)
•Steering column (Refer page No. 37)
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D R I V I N GST STST ST
ST
AR ARAR AR
AR
TING AND ST TING AND STTING AND ST TING AND ST
TING AND ST
OPPING OPPING OPPING OPPING
OPPING
THE ENGINE THE ENGINETHE ENGINE THE ENGINE
THE ENGINE
Starting the Engine Starting the EngineStarting the Engine Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Before starting
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Ensure gear lever in neutral.
A. Insert the key in steering cum ignition lock and turn it to ‘ON’ position.
B. Press the clutch pedal fully.
C. Now crank the engine.
D. If the engine does not start turn the key to off position and try after
30 seconds.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
After starting run the engine in low idle speed for at least 30 seconds.
Do not press accelerator pedal while starting the engine to avoid
damage to turbocharger..
Stopping the Engine Stopping the EngineStopping the Engine Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Before switching off the engine, run the engine idle for atleast 30 seconds
and then switch off. This will allow the engine oil to lubricate the
turbocharger, till its speed is fully reduced and also allow the unit to cool
down.
Above precautions will ensure satisfactory life and performance from
the turbocharger.1. Parking Brake Lever 2. Release Button
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D R I V I N GPREP PREPPREP PREP
PREP
ARING ARING ARING ARING
ARING
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UNNING IN PERIOD UNNING IN PERIODUNNING IN PERIOD UNNING IN PERIOD
UNNING IN PERIOD
Preparing to Drive Preparing to DrivePreparing to Drive Preparing to Drive
Preparing to Drive
The following checks and adjustments should be done
before you start driving the vehicle.
1 . Ensure all mirrors, windows and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed. Remove dust, frost, snow or ice if
any, on these.
2 . Ensure bonnet is fully closed.
3 . Check that any items you may be carrying inside with
you are stored properly or fastened down securely.
4 . Check adjustment of seat. If required adjust to your
convenience.
5 . Check adjustment of all rear view mirrors.
6 . Check adjustment of steering wheel.
7 . If the doors are not properly closed you will get a audio
warning/indicator light as soon as you insert the ignition
key in the switch. Make sure all doors are properly closed
and locked.
8 . If the seat belts of driver & co-driver are not fastened you
will get an audio warning as soon as you turn the key to
ignition position. Fasten your seat belt, ensure co-driver
seat passenger has also fastened the seat belt (see
Your Safety).9 . Check and ensure that all the gauges and indicator lights
in the instrument panel are working.
Running-in Period Running-in PeriodRunning-in Period Running-in Period
Running-in Period
Avoid rapid acceleration and prolonged high speed running
of the engine while using the new vehicle for the first 1500-
1800 km of operation.
Do not exceed the following vehicle speed during running in
period.
Gear GearGear Gear
Gear
2H/4H 2H/4H 2H/4H 2H/4H
2H/4H
4 L 4 L 4 L 4 L
4 L
km/hr km/hr km/hr km/hr
km/hr
km/hr km/hr km/hr km/hr
km/hr
1st 20 8
2nd 40 16
3rd 65 -
4th 90 -
5th 110 -
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