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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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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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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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FUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK FUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECKFUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK FUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
FUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Fuel Level Check Fuel Level CheckFuel Level Check Fuel Level Check
Fuel Level Check
1 . Check fuel level in tank. The same is indicated on the instrument
panel.
2 . If indicator is already in red zone remember to fill the fuel at
nearest filling station.
Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Level CheckEngine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Level Check
Engine Oil Level Check
Check engine oil level before starting the engine.
A. Open the bonnet.
B. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a cloth or paper towel.
C. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
D. Pull out the dipstick and look at the oil level at the end of the
dipstick.
Top up oil if the oil level is below midway of minimum mark.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Oil level should not exceed the max mark. Check the oil level
when vehicle is on level ground and wait for a few minutes after
switching off the engine.1. Engine Oil Filling Cap
2. Dip Stick
P R I O R T O D R I V I N G
Fuel Gauge Fuel GaugeFuel Gauge Fuel Gauge
Fuel Gauge
Low
Fuel Level
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FUEL FIL FUEL FILFUEL FIL FUEL FIL
FUEL FIL
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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.
M A I N T E N A N C E
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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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Gear Box Oil Gear Box OilGear Box Oil Gear Box Oil
Gear Box Oil
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1. Clean the oil level plug and surrounding area.
2 . Remove the oil level plug and check whether oil is dripping out.
Oil level must not be below the filler plug. Add oil to bring it to
the level.
3. Tighten oil level plug to 2-3 mkg. torque.
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1. Let the engine idle for about 5 min. in neutral, so that the gear box
oil is warmed up.
2. Clean the oil level plug, drain plug and surrounding area.
3. Place a container under gear box to collect the oil.
4. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out.
5. Also remove the oil level plug.
6. Tighten the oil drain plug and fill new recommended oil through oil
level plug and tighten the oil drain plug oil level plug to 2-3 mkg.
torque.
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1. Gear Box Oil Filler Plug / Level Plug
2. Gear Box Drain Plug
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M A I N T E N A N C E
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TRANSFER CASE OIL TRANSFER CASE OILTRANSFER CASE OIL TRANSFER CASE OIL
TRANSFER CASE OIL
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TICE TICETICE TICE
TICE
Before checking or removing the oil, warming up of the transfer
case is necessary. This should be done by driving the vehicle for
some time in 4x4 mode.
Checking of Oil levels Checking of Oil levelsChecking of Oil levels Checking of Oil levels
Checking of Oil levels
1. Clean the oil level plug and surrounding area.
2 . Remove the oil level plug and check whether oil is dripping out.
3 . If oil is not dripping out, oil level must be below the required
level. Add oil to bring it to the level when it starts dripping out.
4. Tighten oil level plug. Tightening torque of oil level plug is 2 to
3 mkg.
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1. Clean the oil level plug, drain plug and surrounding area.
2. Place a container to collect oil, under transfer case.
3. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out.
4. Remove the oil level plug.
5. Tighten oil drain plug and fill new recommended oil through oil
level plug, till it begins to drip out.
6. Tighten oil level plug. Tightening torque of oil drain plug is 2 to 3 mkg.
1. Transfer case Oil Filler Plug / Level Plug
2. Transfer case Oil Drain Plug
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Checking Oil Level in Front/Rear Axle Checking Oil Level in Front/Rear AxleChecking Oil Level in Front/Rear Axle Checking Oil Level in Front/Rear Axle
Checking Oil Level in Front/Rear Axle
1 . Clean the oil level plug and surrounding area.
2. Remove the oil level plug and check whether oil is dripping
out. Oil level must be below the required level. Add oil to bring
it to the level, when it starts dripping out.
3 . Tighten oil level plug to 2 to 3 mkg. torque.
Changing Oil in Front Axle/Rear Axle Changing Oil in Front Axle/Rear AxleChanging Oil in Front Axle/Rear Axle Changing Oil in Front Axle/Rear Axle
Changing Oil in Front Axle/Rear Axle
1 . Clean the oil level plug, drain plug and surrounding area.
2 . Place a container under Front/Rear axle to collect the oil.
3 . Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out.
4 . Also remove the oil level plug.
5 . Tighten the oil drain plug and fill new recommended oil through
oil level plug till it begin to drip.
6 . Tighten oil drain and oil level plugs to 2 to 3 mkg. torque.
FRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE OIL FRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE OILFRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE OIL FRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE OIL
FRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE OIL
1. Front Axle Oil Filler Plug / Level Plug
2. Front Axle Oil Drain Plug
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