TATA SAFARI 2015 Manual PDF

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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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Engine Coolant Check Engine Coolant CheckEngine Coolant Check Engine Coolant Check
Engine Coolant Check
Check the coolant level in the radiator auxiliary tank.
It should be in between maximum & minimum lines.
If the auxiliary tank is completely empty, please check the coolant
level in radiator as follows -
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Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. It may spray hot
coolant on you causing serious injuries.
1. Ensure engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap anti clockwise (without pressing it) until it
stops. This will relieve the pressure, if any in the cooling system.
3. Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning anti
clockwise.
4. The level of coolant should be upto the base of the filler neck.
Coolant should be added if it is low.
5. Secure the radiator cap in its place.
6. Add coolant into the auxiliary tank up to the high mark.
7. Put the cap back, on the auxiliary tank.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Topping of the coolant should be done in the auxiliary tank only.
Radiator cap should not be removed, if coolant is present in the
auxiliary tank.
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ANT CHECK ANT CHECKANT CHECK ANT CHECK
ANT CHECK
1. Auxiliary Tank 2. Radiator Pressure Cap
P R I O R T O D R I V I N G
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D R I V I N G
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•Preparing to drive Preparing to drivePreparing to drive Preparing to drive
Preparing to drive
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•Running-in period Running-in periodRunning-in period Running-in period
Running-in period
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•Gear change Gear changeGear change Gear change
Gear change
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•Brakes (Anti-lock brake system) Brakes (Anti-lock brake system)Brakes (Anti-lock brake system) Brakes (Anti-lock brake system)
Brakes (Anti-lock brake system)
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Fuel economy
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•Four wheel driving system Four wheel driving systemFour wheel driving system Four wheel driving system
Four wheel driving system
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•Limited slip differential Limited slip differentialLimited slip differential Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
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•Driving in adverse conditions Driving in adverse conditionsDriving in adverse conditions Driving in adverse conditions
Driving in adverse conditions
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•Driving Safety Driving SafetyDriving Safety Driving Safety
Driving Safety
This section gives you important tips on how to start the engine, how
to take care of turbo charger, operation of transmission and transfer
case. It also includes important tips on safe driving in adverse
conditions and difficult terrains.
The information on topics listed above would certainly help you in
safe and carefree driving.
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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
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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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D R I V I N GGEAR BOX AND GEAR CHANGE SPEEDS GEAR BOX AND GEAR CHANGE SPEEDSGEAR BOX AND GEAR CHANGE SPEEDS GEAR BOX AND GEAR CHANGE SPEEDS
GEAR BOX AND GEAR CHANGE SPEEDS
Gear box Gear boxGear box Gear box
Gear box
Gear box has all synchromesh gears including reverse. The 5th gear is
an over drive.
When shifting the gear up or down make sure you press the clutch
pedal fully and shift to the next gear and then release the clutch pedal
gradually.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal during driving. This can
cause clutch wear and damage.
Before shifting in to reverse gear bring your vehicle to a complete stop
and depress the clutch pedal fully.
Do not shift into reverse gear with vehicle moving forward. While
shifting the gears it is recommended to shift at the speeds given in
the table.
You can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down by
shifting to a lower gear.
This can help you to maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes
from overheating while going down a steep hill.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Avoid excessive revving up of engine rpm.
Vehicle Speed during Up Shift
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
1-2 20 10
2-3 45 18
3-4 70 -
4-5 90 -
Gear Change Speeds during upshift Gear Change Speeds during upshiftGear Change Speeds during upshift Gear Change Speeds during upshift
Gear Change Speeds during upshift
Vehicle Speed during Down Shift
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
2-1 15 06
3-2 25 -
4-3 45 -
5-4 60 -
Gear Change Speeds during downshift Gear Change Speeds during downshiftGear Change Speeds during downshift Gear Change Speeds during downshift
Gear Change Speeds during downshift
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D R I V I N G BRAKES AND ABS (IF FITTED) BRAKES AND ABS (IF FITTED) BRAKES AND ABS (IF FITTED) BRAKES AND ABS (IF FITTED)
BRAKES AND ABS (IF FITTED)
Have your vehicle attended immediately.
Put your foot on brake pedal to apply brake. Do not ride
the brakes as they may overheat and the performance may
be impaired. The brake lights may confuse the drivers
behind you.
Use engine to assist the brakes by shifting to a lower gear
and lifting your foot from accelerator pedal.
Constant application of brakes while going down the hill
builds heat and reduces braking efficiency.
Check your brakes after driving through deep water. Apply
the brakes moderately to feel that they are normal. If not,
apply them gently and frequently until they do. With wet
brakes you should be extra cautious and alert in your driving.
Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) – if fitted Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) – if fittedAnti Lock Brake System (ABS) – if fitted Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) – if fitted
Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) – if fitted
ABS combined with the traditional hydraulic brake system pre-
vents the wheel from locking while braking by make use of
most of road to tyre grip. It also ensures better control and
stability of car while braking.
How ABS works How ABS worksHow ABS works How ABS works
How ABS works
ABS essentially consists of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
which reads signals from the sensors fitted to each wheel and
identifies the one which is likely to lock. ( Wheels will tend toBrakes BrakesBrakes Brakes
Brakes
Tata Safari is equipped with ventilated disc brakes on front
and drum brakes on rear wheels.
Braking system is vacuum assisted to reduce effort needed
on the brake pedal. It is a dual circuit service brake system
designed in such a way that one circuit will always work, even
if other circuit fails.
If this happens you will immediately notice that the brake
pedal goes down much farther and you need to press the
pedal harder. In such an event the stopping distance may be
longer.
In case of failure of vacuum the vehicle can still be stopped
with a higher pedal effort.
In case of vacuum failure or brake circuit failure, slow down
the vehicle by shifting to lower gear and lifting your foot
from the accelerator pedal. Pull to the side of the road as
soon as it is safe.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Brake system failure is very hazardous. It is best to have
your vehicle towed, but if you drive the vehicle in this
condition, be extremely cautious.
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D R I V I N GANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
lock when the speed of rotation of any one wheel becomes
too low in relation to the vehicle speed.) It actuates

an
Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (HU) to reduce, maintain or
increase the pressure on the brake control cylinder in order
to prevent the wheel from locking. The ABS comes into play
when the car is braked heavily during emergency.
The driver feels the effort of the ABS through the The driver feels the effort of the ABS through theThe driver feels the effort of the ABS through the The driver feels the effort of the ABS through the
The driver feels the effort of the ABS through the
pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in thepulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the
pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the
brake system. brake system.brake system. brake system.
brake system.
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application. On No account pump the brake pedal
The ABS is addition to the basic brake system.
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It is activated
automatically every time the engine is started. automatically every time the engine is started. automatically every time the engine is started. automatically every time the engine is started.
automatically every time the engine is started. If there is a
malfunction the system turns off automatically indicated by a
‘(ABS)’ ‘(ABS)’ ‘(ABS)’ ‘(ABS)’
‘(ABS)’ warning lamp on the dash board, still the ordinary brake
system continues to work.ABS Activation ABS ActivationABS Activation ABS Activation
ABS Activation
ABS activation varies with various road surfaces i.e. the
amount of traction your tyre have on a particular surface.
On dry surface you will need more pedal effort to activate
ABS. However you may feel ABS activates immediately if you
try to stop on snow, ice or slippery surface.
ABS Indicators ABS IndicatorsABS Indicators ABS Indicators
ABS Indicators
The ABS is self check. If any thing goes wrong the ABS
warning indicator comes on the instrument panel.
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but should go out after about 5 seconds. but should go out after about 5 seconds.but should go out after about 5 seconds. but should go out after about 5 seconds.
but should go out after about 5 seconds.
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fails to go or the lighting up of the warning light
when the engine is running or the light comes at when the engine is running or the light comes atwhen the engine is running or the light comes at when the engine is running or the light comes at
when the engine is running or the light comes at
any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABSany other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS
any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS
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We recommend taking the vehicle to the nearest dealer and
inspecting your car as soon as possible if the warning light stays
on.
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