2015 TATA SAFARI Owners Manual

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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTS
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•Instrument Cluster Instrument ClusterInstrument Cluster Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
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•Indicators IndicatorsIndicators Indicators
Indicators
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•Gauges GaugesGauges Gauges
Gauges
This section gives you information on various
indicators and gauges provided on the dash board and
how to make use of these provisions while driving.
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Temperature
Gauge SpeedometerIndicators*RPM Meter Right Turn
Indicator Left Turn
IndicatorLCD
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Fuel
Gauge
Indicators* Indicators*
Mode Knob Set Knob
* All indicators may not be provided on some cluster * All indicators may not be provided on some cluster* All indicators may not be provided on some cluster * All indicators may not be provided on some cluster
* All indicators may not be provided on some cluster
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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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Indicators
Turn signal lamps can be operated only when the ignition
supply is 'ON' and by using the turn indicator switch on the
combiswitch.
The direction indicator arrow (LHS) & (RHS) on the
instrument cluster flashes alongwith external indicator lights as
selected.
Parking Brake and Parking Brake andParking Brake and Parking Brake and
Parking Brake and
Low Brake Fluid Indicator Low Brake Fluid IndicatorLow Brake Fluid Indicator Low Brake Fluid Indicator
Low Brake Fluid Indicator
When the parking brake is applied this indicator illuminates.
Ensure that the parking brake is fully released and this
indicator goes off while driving.
When you turn the key to IGN position this indicator
illuminates for few seconds and goes off automatically. It
remains ‘ON’ when brake fluid level in the master cylinder
container is low.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle if the brake fluid level indicator
remains ‘ON’. Get the defect rectified.High Beam Indicator High Beam IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator High Beam Indicator
High Beam Indicator
This light illuminates with the head lamps in high beam
position.
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Low Oil Pressure IndicatorLow Oil Pressure Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator light will glow when the oil pressure in the
running engine drops low enough to cause damage to the
engine.
It should light when ignition is ‘ON’ and should go off when
engine is running.
If this light glows when engine is running, it indicates serious
problem in engine lubrication system.
Safely pull to the side of the road and shut off the engine as
soon as possible.
Continuously glowing of light indicates fault in lubrication
system.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not run the engine when low oil pressure, indicator
light is ON. In such a case contact the nearest authorised
workshop for rectification of fault.
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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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ABS Indicators ABS IndicatorsABS Indicators ABS Indicators
ABS Indicators
( Where ABS is fitted)
ABS 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 ABS system.
In this case also the normal braking system is still In this case also the normal braking system is stillIn this case also the normal braking system is still In this case also the normal braking system is still
In this case also the normal braking system is still
effective and can able to provide normal stopping effective and can able to provide normal stoppingeffective and can able to provide normal stopping effective and can able to provide normal stopping
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Even though we recommend taking the vehicle to
the nearest dealer and inspecting your car as soon as
possible if the warning light stays on.
Electronic Brake Distribution Electronic Brake DistributionElectronic Brake Distribution Electronic Brake Distribution
Electronic Brake Distribution
(EBD) indicator (EBD) indicator(EBD) indicator (EBD) indicator
(EBD) indicator
If the ABS and the brake system indicator light If the ABS and the brake system indicator lightIf the ABS and the brake system indicator light If the ABS and the brake system indicator light
If the ABS and the brake system indicator light
comes together even after the parking brake is comes together even after the parking brake iscomes together even after the parking brake is comes together even after the parking brake is
comes together even after the parking brake is
fully released, then the Electronic Brake fully released, then the Electronic Brakefully released, then the Electronic Brake fully released, then the Electronic Brake
fully released, then the Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD) i.e. the front to rear brake Distribution (EBD) i.e. the front to rear brakeDistribution (EBD) i.e. the front to rear brake Distribution (EBD) i.e. the front to rear brake
Distribution (EBD) i.e. the front to rear brake
force distribution system is also not working. force distribution system is also not working.force distribution system is also not working. force distribution system is also not working.
force distribution system is also not working.
This will lead to the rear wheel lock while braking. Avoid
sudden hard braking and take the car immediately to
the nearest dealer to fix the system.
ABS ABSABS ABS
ABSBattery Charging Indicator Battery Charging IndicatorBattery Charging Indicator Battery Charging Indicator
Battery Charging Indicator
This light should come ON when
ignition is ‘ON’ and should go off after the engine starts.
If it remains ‘ON’ when engine is running, it indicates
battery is not getting charged.
In such a case, avoid using electrical loads and get the
problem attended at an authorised workshop.
4H, 4L Indicator 4H, 4L Indicator 4H, 4L Indicator 4H, 4L Indicator
4H, 4L Indicator *
(* For 4WD model only)
With ignition ‘ON’ and transfer case switch in 2H mode both 4H
and 4L indicator lamps on instrument panel should glow for a
few seconds only and go ‘OFF’.
Continuous illumination indicates an electrical fault. Do not run
the vehicle if both 4H and 4L lamps are ON.
The 4H or 4L lamps will glow only when the transfer case is
either in 4H or 4L mode.
Low fuel Indicator Low fuel IndicatorLow fuel Indicator Low fuel Indicator
Low fuel Indicator
If this warning light illuminates,
it means there is a little fuel approximately 10 litres in the tank
and you should fill the tank at the earliest.
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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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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 INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (ifMalfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if
Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if
installed) installed)installed) installed)
installed)
This lamp comes ‘ON’ with ignition and it should be ‘OFF’
after cranking the engine. For any engine sensor related
fault due to which emission of the vehicle may cross the
regulatory limit, MIL lamp comes ‘ON’.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
MIL illuminates / flashes when a malfunction occurs in
the engine emission system. Do not drive the vehicle if
this indicator remains ‘ON’ or Flashes. Get the problem
attended to immediately at a TATA Authorised Service
Outlet. Driving the car in this condition may cross the
regulatory emission limit and / or damage the catalytic
convertor.
Seat Belt Indicator : Seat Belt Indicator :Seat Belt Indicator : Seat Belt Indicator :
Seat Belt Indicator :
This indicator comes ‘ON’ with ignition and goes
‘OFF’ whenever the drivers seat belt is fastened.
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If it blinks on the dashboard, vehicle can not be
driven without pressing UNLOCK button on the
User remote.
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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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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) :
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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Intensity Level Indicator
Switching among the above three functions can be done by pressing
the knob.
The 'SET' knob is used to control the chosen function. Pressing the knob
for a few seconds resets the chosen tripmeter and varies the intensity
level of instrument panel illumination.
The panel illumination intensity varies among preset levels as follows:
= Min = = = = Max
This display returns to Tripmeter A after a few seconds of intensity level
selection, if left in this mode.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Main odometer and tripmeter A indication will remain on display
even if the ignition key is removed. Reduced contrast in display may
occur at low and high temperatures.
Display DisplayDisplay Display
Display
Mode Selector (Right side knob) Mode Selector (Right side knob)Mode Selector (Right side knob) Mode Selector (Right side knob)
Mode Selector (Right side knob)
Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob) Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob)Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob) Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob)
Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob)
Trip ‘A’ To change the display to Trip ’B’ Knob to reset Trip ‘A’
Trip ‘B’ To change the display to Ambient temperature Knob to reset Trip ‘B’
Ambient Temp. To change the display to Digital Clock Toggle between
0C to 0F conversion
Digital Clock To change the display to Dimmer To set the clock (Hrs. & Min.)
Dimmer To change the display to Trip ‘A’ Adjust illumination brightness 25%, 50%,
75%, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%
Trip odometer count can be reset by pressing ‘SET’ knob for over 10 secs when display indicates Trip ‘A’ or Trip ‘B’
Ambient Temperature
Indicator
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