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Thank you for selecting Tata Safari - the vehicle of your choice
We welcome you to the world of advanced automotive engineering in a form especially
suited to your operating conditions.
This book gives you all the information necessary for making your ownership of this
vehicle a thoroughly satisfying experience.
To assist you in maintaining your vehicle as per recommended schedule, we have a
widespread network of dealers and service centres. The list is included in this book for
your convenience.
Should you need any special assistance, please call on our Regional / Zonal level offices
which are also listed in this book.
Please note that by adhering to the correct operating procedures and by availing the
scheduled maintenance services at our authorised service centres, you can obtain the
maximum performance from your vehicle.
We request you to go through the book and derive many miles of motoring pleasure.
FOREWORD
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. is committed to produce the vehicles
using environmentally sustainable technology. A number of
features have been incorporated in Tata Motors passenger
vehicles which have been designed to ensure environmental
compatibility throughout the life cycle of the vehicle. We would
like to inform you that your vehicle meets emission norms and
this is being regularly validated at the manufacturing stages.
As a user you too can protect the environment by operating
your vehicle in a proactive manner. A lot depends on your
driving style and the way you maintain your car. We have
given few tips below for your guidance.
DRIVING DRIVINGDRIVING DRIVING
DRIVING
¾Avoid frequent and violent accelerations.
¾Do not carry any unnecessary weight on the vehicle as
it overloads the engine. Avoid using devices requiring
high power consumption during slow city traffic
condition.
¾Monitor the vehicle’s fuel consumption regularly and if
showing rising trend get the vehicle immediately
attended at the Company’s Authorised Service Outlets.
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¾Switch off the engine during long stops at traffic jams
or signals. If you need to keep the engine running, avoid
unnecessary revving it up or stopping and starting.
¾It is not necessary to rev up the engine before turning
it off as it unnecessarily burns the fuel.
¾Shift to higher gears as soon as it is possible. Use each
gear upto 2/3rd of it’s maximum engine speed. A chart
indicating gear shifting speeds is given in this book.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
¾Ensure that recommended maintenance is carried out
on the vehicle regularly at the Authorised Service
Outlets.
¾As soon as you see any leakages of oil or fuel in the
vehicle we recommend to get it attended immediately.
¾Use only recommended grades and quantity of
lubricants and clean/uncontaminated and correct fuels.
¾Get your vehicle checked for emission periodically by
authorised dealer
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¾Ensure that fuel filter, oil filter and breather are checked
periodically and replaced, if required, as recommended
by Tata Motors.
¾Do not pour the used oils or coolants into the sewage
drains, garden soil or open streams. Dispose the used
filters and batteries in compliance with the current
legislation.
¾Do not allow unauthorised person to tamper with
engine settings or to carry modifications on the vehicle.
¾Never allow the vehicle to run out of fuel.
¾Parts like brake liners, clutch disc should be vacuum
cleaned. Do not use the compressed air for cleaning
these parts which may spread the dust in the
atmosphere.
¾While carrying out the servicing or repairs of your While carrying out the servicing or repairs of yourWhile carrying out the servicing or repairs of your While carrying out the servicing or repairs of your
While carrying out the servicing or repairs of your
vehicle you should pay keen attention to some of vehicle you should pay keen attention to some ofvehicle you should pay keen attention to some of vehicle you should pay keen attention to some of
vehicle you should pay keen attention to some of
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Fuel injection equipments : pump, rail,Injectors,
Nozzles and high pressure pipes. Nozzles and high pressure pipes.Nozzles and high pressure pipes. Nozzles and high pressure pipes.
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Air Intake & Exhaust system especially for Air Intake & Exhaust system especially forAir Intake & Exhaust system especially for Air Intake & Exhaust system especially for
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leakages. leakages.leakages. leakages.
leakages.
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Cylinder head for valve leakage. Cylinder head for valve leakage.Cylinder head for valve leakage.
Cylinder head for valve leakage.
Cylinder head for valve leakage.
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‘Service’ lamp contineously glows, please take ‘Service’ lamp contineously glows, please take‘Service’ lamp contineously glows, please take ‘Service’ lamp contineously glows, please take
‘Service’ lamp contineously glows, please take
the vehicle to Service Station. the vehicle to Service Station.the vehicle to Service Station. the vehicle to Service Station.
the vehicle to Service Station.
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Catalytic Convertor Catalytic ConvertorCatalytic Convertor Catalytic Convertor
Catalytic Convertor
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EMS wiring harness i.e. electrical connections to EMS wiring harness i.e. electrical connections toEMS wiring harness i.e. electrical connections to EMS wiring harness i.e. electrical connections to
EMS wiring harness i.e. electrical connections to
all sensors and actuators. all sensors and actuators.all sensors and actuators. all sensors and actuators.
all sensors and actuators.
This owner’s manual contains further information on driving
precautions and maintenance care leading to environment
protection. Please familiarise yourself with these aspects
before driving.
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LOCATION OF CHASSIS AND AGGREGATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSLOC LOCLOC LOC
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TION NUMBERS TION NUMBERSTION NUMBERS TION NUMBERS
TION NUMBERS
GEAR BOX NUMBERTRANSFER CASE NUMBER REAR AXLE NUMBERFRONT AXLE NUMBER
1. CHASSIS NUMBER PLATE
2. CAB NUMBER PLATECHASSIS NUMBER ON FRAMEENGINE NUMBERENGINE NUMBER
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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
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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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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.
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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
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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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