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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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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 GOPENING AND CL OPENING AND CLOPENING AND CL OPENING AND CL
OPENING AND CL
OSING OSING OSING OSING
OSING
THE BONNET THE BONNETTHE BONNET THE BONNET
THE BONNET
Opening and Closing the Bonnet Opening and Closing the BonnetOpening and Closing the Bonnet Opening and Closing the Bonnet
Opening and Closing the Bonnet
1. Ensure that the vehicle is in neutral gear and apply the parking
brake. Pull the bonnet release lever located under extreme corner
of the dash board on driver’s side. The bonnet will pop up slightly.
2. Standing in front of the vehicle, lift the additional lock lever located
under the bonnet centre with a finger and lift the bonnet up. The
bonnet will rise slowly with assistance of the balancers fitted
on both corners of the bonnet.
3. To close the bonnet press down the bonnet till it is fully locked.
W WW W
W
ARNING ARNINGARNING ARNING
ARNING
Ensure that the bonnet is fully locked before driving off.
Bonnet opening lever Bonnet opening leverBonnet opening lever Bonnet opening lever
Bonnet opening lever
Additional lock lever under the bonnet centre Additional lock lever under the bonnet centreAdditional lock lever under the bonnet centre Additional lock lever under the bonnet centre
Additional lock lever under the bonnet centre
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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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D R I V I N GPREP PREPPREP PREP
PREP
ARING ARING ARING ARING
ARING
T TT T
T
O DRIVE & R O DRIVE & RO DRIVE & R O DRIVE & R
O DRIVE & R
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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Changing of Engine Oil and Oil Filter Changing of Engine Oil and Oil FilterChanging of Engine Oil and Oil Filter Changing of Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Changing of Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Change the oil and oil filter at specified service intervals. (Engine oil and
oil filter may be changed earlier inline with recommendation given for
additional maintenance schedule under severe driving condition)
Changing of oil and oil filter requires access from underneath the vehicle.
Vehicle should be raised on a hydraulic lift of a service station or should
be on a service pit.
1 . Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Then
shut it off.
2. Remove oil sump guard.
3. Open the bonnet and remove engine oil filler cap. Remove the drain
plug of the oil sump from the bottom of the engine. Drain the oil into
an appropriate container.
4. Remove the oil filter with the help of special wrench. The removed
oil filter should not be reused and hence should be destroyed to
avoid recycling of the same. Used filter and oil should be disposed
in compliance with the current legislation.
5. Ensure cooler is tightened to it’s position.
6. Smear a little fresh engine oil on rubber gasket of new engine oil
filter. Hand tighten the engine oil filter fully and further 3/4 turn with
special tool.
Do not over tighten engine oil filter as this may damage oil filter and
oil may leak out.
7. Before filling in fresh oil in the engine, clean the drain plug..
ENGINE OIL & OIL FIL ENGINE OIL & OIL FILENGINE OIL & OIL FIL ENGINE OIL & OIL FIL
ENGINE OIL & OIL FIL
TER TERTER TER
TER
1. Engine Oil Filling Neck
2. Dip Stick
1. Oil Sump Drain Plug
2. Engine Oil Filter
M A I N T E N A N C E
2 22 2
21 11 1
1
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Head Lamp Bulb Replacement Head Lamp Bulb ReplacementHead Lamp Bulb Replacement Head Lamp Bulb Replacement
Head Lamp Bulb Replacement
Raise the bonnet of the vehicle. Unscrew & pull out the rear
protective cover. Pull out the cable socket from the bulb. Remove
locking lever holding the bulb and remove the bulb.
Install new bulb, properly locating it in the housing. Fit back the locking
lever cable socket and rubber cap.
Repeat the same procedure for pencil beam lamp.
Realign Head Lamp after Replacing Bulb Realign Head Lamp after Replacing BulbRealign Head Lamp after Replacing Bulb Realign Head Lamp after Replacing Bulb
Realign Head Lamp after Replacing Bulb
Do not clean or touch the reflector as it will damage the mirror finish
of the surface.
Your vehicle has halogen head lamp bulb and pencil beam bulb one
each on each side. When replacing, handle it by steel base. Protect
the glass from contact with your skin or hard object. If you touch glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and clean cloth.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Halogen head lamp bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil perspiration or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
HEAD L HEAD LHEAD L HEAD L
HEAD L
AMPS AMPSAMPS AMPS
AMPSM A I N T E N A N C E
Ajusting Screw Ajusting ScrewAjusting Screw Ajusting Screw
Ajusting ScrewLevelling LevellingLevelling Levelling
Levelling
motor motormotor motor
motor
adjustment adjustmentadjustment adjustment
adjustment
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M A I N T E N A N C EFUSES FUSESFUSES FUSES
FUSES
Fuse Box - Cabin
Fuse Box - Engine Compartment
Fuses FusesFuses Fuses
Fuses
All the electrical circuits in your vehicle have fuses to protect them
from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in 2 fuse boxes.
The interior fuse box is below the dash board on driver’s side. Remove
the fuse box lid by grabbing and pulling down the slot.
The under bonnet fuse box is located in engine compartment on LHS.
Checking and Replacing Fuses Checking and Replacing FusesChecking and Replacing Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
If any electrical unit in your vehicle has stopped functioning, the fuses
should be checked first.
1. Turn the ignition key to lock position.
2. Remove the cover of the fuse box.
3. Check each fuse and look for burnt wire inside the fuse. If it is burnt,
replace it with one of the spare fuses of same rating or lower.
4. If the replacement fuse of same rating burns out in short time, there
is probably a serious electrical problem. Get the vehicle attended at
nearest Authorised Workshop.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Ensure that the replaced fuses have the same rating as indicated on
the sticker.
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S E R V I C E S C H E D U L ESERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULESERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
SR SRSR SR
SR
x 1000 km x 1000 kmx 1000 km x 1000 km
x 1000 km
NO NONO NO
NO
OPER OPEROPER OPER
OPER
A AA A
A
TIONS TIONSTIONS TIONS
TIONS
FREQUENCY FREQUENCYFREQUENCY FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
1-1.5 1-1.51-1.5 1-1.5
1-1.5
15 1515 15
15
30 3030 30
30
45 4545 45
45
60 6060 60
60
75 7575 75
75
90 9090 90
90
105 105105 105
105
GENERAL GENERALGENERAL GENERAL
GENERAL
1 Wash the vehicle & Clean the condenser with compressed air Every Service x x x x x x x x
2 Check & Top up Fluids if required: Coolant, Brake / Clutch Fluid, Battery Electrolyte, Power Every Service x x x x x x x x
Steering Oil, Gear Box Oil, Transfer Case & Front Axle (4X4) / Rear Axle Oil
3 Drain water accumulated in Sedimenter (OR Whenever warning lamp glows) Every Service x x x x x x x x
4 Check Engine Compartment for loose Fasteners, Low pressure fuel lines, Coolant hoses, air hoses, Every Service x x x x x x x x
Vacuum hoses, hydraulic line connections for leakages if any, Attend if necessary
5 Check Underbody for loose Fasteners, hydraulic line connections, Exhaust system / Fuel Pipes for Every Service x x x x x x x x
Damages / Leakages if any. Attend if necessary
6 Apply grease on door latches, door lock, door check stop, striker, bonnet opening lever & lock Every Service x x x x x x x
plate, tailgate hinges & door lock inner ratchet.
7 Check & ensure normal working of engine using Diagnostic Equipment. Every Service x x x x x x x x
2.2L DICOR ENGINE 2.2L DICOR ENGINE2.2L DICOR ENGINE 2.2L DICOR ENGINE
2.2L DICOR ENGINE
1 *Clean air cleaner filter element, Change if red band appears on service indicator even after Every Service x x x x x x x
cleaning
2 *Change engine Oil and Oil filter. Use APICH4+MB228.3 or Higher grade Engine Oil.Every Service x x x x x x x x
OR 1 Year whichever is earlier
3 Check All accessory Drive belts, adjust tension if required, change if damaged Every Service x x x x x x x
OR 1 Year whichever is earlier
4 Change fuel filterEvery Service x x x x x x x
OR 2 Years whichever is earlier
5 *Replace air filter element (OR if RED band appears on Service Indicator) 45,000 km x x
6 Change coolant in the cooling system 60,000 km x
OR 2 Years whichever is earlier
7 Change Sedimenter / Water seperator1,05,000 km x
8 Change Timing Belt & Timing Belt Idler1,05,000 km x
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A L P H A B E T I C A L I N D E X ALPHABETIC INDEX ALPHABETIC INDEX ALPHABETIC INDEX ALPHABETIC INDEX
ALPHABETIC INDEX
A AA A
A
Air Bags 2 2
Aggregate Numbers-Location 1 2
Air Conditioning52, 134
Air Filter & Filter Element 105
Analog Clock 66
Anti Lock Brake System 7 9
Ashtray 6 1
Audio Warning 2 1
Automatic Hub Lock 8 2
B BB B
B
Battery 118
Belt Tension 135
Bonnet Opening / Closing 7 0
Brake Fluid 115
Brakes 7 9
Branded Lubricants 9 5
C CC C
C
Catalytic Converter 132
Central Locking System 13
Child Lock 20
Cigarette Lighter 60
Clutch Fluid 115
Collapsible Steering column 2 1
Combi-Switch 33
Coolants 9 4
D DD D
D
Door Locks 20
Driving Controls 28
Driving in adverse conditions 85
Driving Safety 89
E
ECU 1 1 7
EGR System 132
Engine Compartment 104
Engine Coolant 73
Engine Cooling System 106
Engine oil 72
Engine Oil & Oil Filter 108
Environment Protection 8
F FF F
F
Flat tyre replacement 120
Follow Me Home Headlamp 64
Front & Rear Fog Lights 38
Front / Rear Axle Oil 112
Front Seat 56
Front Windshield / Door Glass Demister 5 4
Fuel 92
Fuel Economy 84
Fuel Gauge 50
Fuel level 72
Fuel Tank Flap Switch 38
Fuel Tank Flap 61
Fuses 130
G GG G
G
Gauges 4 7
Gear Box 78
Gear Box Oil 1 1 0
Gear Shift Lever 32
Glove Box 62
H HH H
H
Hazard Warning 39
Head Lamps & Headlamp Adjustment 113
Headlamp Leveling Switch 40
Headrest 57
Headrest adjustment 1 8
High mounted stop lamp 67
I II I
I
Ignition Switch 29
Immobiliser- Anti Theft Security System 31
Important Information 6,7
Indicators 43
Instrument Cluster 42
J JJ J
J
Jack & Tools 59
Jump Seats 59
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