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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 Fuel economyFuel economy Fuel economy
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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FUEL ECONOMY
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not engage four wheel drive mode (4H or 4L)
continuously on dry and hard road surface. It can cause
expensive damage to the vehicle transmission and the
tyres.
Four wheel drive facility is a powerful tool which enables
the vehicle to traverse terrain which is otherwise
inaccessible to two wheel drive vehicles. However, it must
be used judiciously and carefully. Do not take unnecessary
risks and attempt the impossible. Familiarise yourself
thoroughly with the vehicle and its abilities before
attempting serious off road driving.
With ignition ‘ON’ 4H & 4L indicator lamp on panel should
glow for a few seconds only & then go off. Continuous
illumination of 4L & 4H lamps indicates electrical fault.
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A . Drive smoothly, accelerate gradually and anticipate stops.
B. B.B. B.
B . Best fuel consumption is achieved at low engine speeds, the
highest possible gear without labouring the engine.
C. C.C. C.
C . Driving with accelerator pedal fully depressed means using
excessive fuel.
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. Do not allow engine to labour. Change to lower gear when
engine no longer runs smoothly.
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E . If possible, do not idle the engine for more than 2 minutes.
Switch off the engine.
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. Do not ride the clutch OR brake pedal while driving. Do not
use clutch pedal as foot rest.
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G*.When changing from 4H/4L to 2H of transfer case, 2H free
wheeling should be done.
If 2H free wheeling is not done the hub locks of front hub
remain locked causing unnecessary rotation of front drive
components and this consumes more fuel and causes wear
and tear of front axle components.
H. H.H. H.
H . Depending on traffic conditions, a constant speed should
be maintained.
The vehicle uses more fuel, every time you speed up or slow
down.
I. I.I. I.
I . Hard braking, abrupt cornering and rapid acceleration use
more fuel. Avoid these.
J. J.J. J.
J . Do not carry unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
K. K.K. K.
K . Maintain moderate speed limits, while driving.
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L . Always ensure that front wheel alignment is proper.
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XING : XING :XING : XING :
XING :
Waxing and polishing is recommended to maintain the gloss
and wet-look appearance of your paint finish.
1. Use a good quality polish and wax for your vehicle.
2. Re-wax your vehicle when the water does not slip off the
surface and collects over the surface in patches.
Further tips for the care of your new vehicle finish : Further tips for the care of your new vehicle finish :Further tips for the care of your new vehicle finish : Further tips for the care of your new vehicle finish :
Further tips for the care of your new vehicle finish :
If your vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash, please
remember that the paint can be scratched by type of brushes,
unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself.
Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colours. It is suggested to wash the vehicle by hand with
cool and clean water using a soft cloth or sponge. Please do not
use soap but a car shampoo recommended by your dealer.
Please take the following precautions : Please take the following precautions :Please take the following precautions : Please take the following precautions :
Please take the following precautions :
1. Always wash your vehicle in shade, avoiding direct exposure
to sunlight during washing.
2. Dry wiping your vehicle may lead to the formation of
scratches and hence always use a soft cloth and clean water
while wiping your vehicle.
3. Always keep your vehicle parked in a well ventilated shade.
Exposure to heat with entrapped moisture promotes corrosion.4. Avoid driving on gravel roads, as the possibility of paint
chip off due to the impact of stones is high. If you are
driving on freshly tarred road, check immediately
afterwards for any stains & clean them.
5. External contamination in the form of sap or industrial
fall-out may mar or develop spots on a new finish. Hence
avoid parking your vehicle near trees, which are known
to drop sap, or near factories, which give out heavy smoke.
6. The acid content in bird droppings may damage the newly
painted finish and hence any bird dropping must be
immediately washed off.
7. The paint finish is susceptible to damage in case petrol,
brake fluid, liquid from car battery, oil, antifreeze,
transmission fluid or windshield solvent spills onto the
painted surface. In case of such a spillage immediately
rinse the affected area with water. Avoid wiping the area
far as possible, however if wiping is required, ensure that
you wipe the area gently with soft cotton cloth.
8. Avoid using sharp objects to scrap off tar or mud from a
painted surface as it may develop scratches or may peel
off the paint.
M A I N T E N A N C E
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