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Owner's Manual & Service Book
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13 . Fuel, Coolants & Lubricants 91
14 . Vehicle Specifications 97
15 . Maintenance 103
16 . Preliminary Trouble Shooting 136
17. Special Instructions 144
18 . Service Schedule 146
19. Alphabetical Index 155
20 . Service Set up Addresses A-1
1 . Foreword 5
2 . Important information for owners 6
3 . Environmental Protection 8
4 . Warranty 10
5 . Location of Chassis & Aggregate
Identification Numbers 12
6 . Getting into the vehicle 13
7 . Your Safety 15
8 . Driving Controls 27
9 . Indicators and Instruments 41
10 . Comfort and Convenience 51
11 . Prior to driving 69
12 . Driving 75
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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, Fuel injection equipments : pump, rail,Injectors,Fuel injection equipments : pump, rail,Injectors, Fuel injection equipments : pump, rail,Injectors,
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.
Nozzles and high pressure pipes.2. 2.2. 2.
2.
Air Intake & Exhaust system especially for Air Intake & Exhaust system especially forAir Intake & Exhaust system especially for Air Intake & Exhaust system especially for
Air Intake & Exhaust system especially for
leakages. leakages.leakages. leakages.
leakages.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
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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WARRANTYTERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONSTERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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vehicles & parts thereof
manufactured by us to be free from
defect in material and workmanship,
subject to the following terms &
conditions :
1. This warranty shall be for 24 months
OR 75000 kms, whichever is earlier
from the date of sale of the vehicle,
However, for the vehicles used for
commercial applications (including
those used for hire or reward viz
those operating with a yellow
number plate), the warranty shall be
limited to 24 months or 50,000 kms,
whichever occurs earlier.
2. Our obligation under this warranty
shall be limited to repairing or
replacing, free of charge, such parts
of the vehicle which, in our opinion,
are defective, on the vehicle being
brought to us or to our dealers
within the warranty period. The
parts so repaired or replaced shall
also be warranted for quality and
workmanship but such warranty
shall be co-terminus with this
original warranty.3. Any part which is found to be
defective and is replaced by us
under the warranty shall be our
property.
4. As for such parts as tyres, batteries,
transfer case, rubber parts, electrical
equipment and fuel injection
equipment, power steering
equipment, A.C. equipment not
manufactured by us but supplied by
other parties, this warranty shall not
apply, but buyers of the vehicle shall
be entitled to, so far as permissible
by law, all such rights as we may
have against such parties under their
warranties in respect of such parts.
Our Dealers/TASC’s will assist the
purchaser in taking up the
complaint with the respective
manufacturers and their decision on
the warranty will be final.
5. This warranty shall not apply if the
vehicle or any part thereof is
repaired or altered otherwise than
in accordance with our standard
repair procedure, or by any person
other than our sales or serviceestablishments, our authorised
dealers or service centres or service
points in any way so as, in our
judgement which shall be final and
binding, to effect its reliability, nor
shall it apply if, in our opinion which
shall be final and binding the vehicle
is subjected to misuse, negligence,
improper or inadequate
maintenance or accident or loading
in excess of such carrying capacity
as certified by us, or such services as
prescribed in our Owner’s Manual
and Service Book are not carried out
by the buyer through our sales or
service establishments, our
authorised dealers or service centres
or service points.
6. This warranty shall not cover normal
wear and tear or any inherent
normal deterioration of the vehicle
or any of its parts arising from the
actual use of the vehicle or any
damage due to negligent or
improper operation or storage of
the vehicle. This warranty shall not
apply to normal maintenance
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONSTERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONSWARRANTY
services viz. oils & fluid changes, head
lamps focussing, fastener
retightening, wheel balancing, tyre
rotation, adjustment of valve
clearance, fuel timing, ignition timing
and consumables like bulbs, fuel
filters and oil filters etc. This warranty
shall not apply to any damage or
deterioration caused by
environmental pollution or bird
droppings. This warranty shall not
apply to V-belts, hoses and gas
leaks in case of air conditioned
vehicle. Slight irregularities not
recognised as affecting the
function or quality of the vehicle
or parts such as slight noise or
vibration and defects appearing
only under particular or irregular
operations or items considered
characteristic of the vehicle.
7. This warranty shall be null and
void if the vehicle is subjected to
abnormal use such as rallying,
racing or participation in any
other competitive sports. This
warranty shall not apply to anyrepairs or replacement as a result
of accident or collision.
8. This warranty is expressly in lieu of
all warranties, whether by law or
otherwise, expressed or implied,
and all other obligations or
liabilities on our part and we
neither assume nor authorise any
person to assume on our behalf,
any other liability arising from the
sale of the vehicle or any
agreement in relation thereto.
9. The buyer shall have no other
rights except those set out above
and have, particular, no right to
repudiate the sale, or any
agreement or to claim any
reduction in the purchase price
of the vehicle, or to demand any
damages or compensation for
losses, incidental or indirect, or
inconvenience or consequential
damages, loss of vehicle, or loss
of time, otherwise, incurred or
accrued.10. Any claim arising from this
warranty shall be recognised only
if it is notified in writing to us or
to our concerned dealer without
any delay soon after such defect
as covered and ascertained under
this warranty.
11. This warranty shall stand
terminated if the vehicle is
transferred or otherwise alienated
by the buyer without our prior
written consent.
12. We reserve our rights to make any
change or modification in the
design of the vehicle or its parts
or to introduce any improvement
therein or to incorporate in the
vehicle any additional part or
accessory at any time without
incurring any obligation to
incorporate the same in the
vehicles previously sold.
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Y O U R S A F E T YAIR BAGS (IF FITTED) AIR BAGS (IF FITTED)AIR BAGS (IF FITTED) AIR BAGS (IF FITTED)
AIR BAGS (IF FITTED)
Air bag warning light : Air bag warning light :Air bag warning light : Air bag warning light :
Air bag warning light :
The diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the
SRS AIR BAG while the vehicle is being driven. The air bag warning
light on the instrument panel will illuminate for approximately
5 seconds when the ignition is switched on. This is normal and
indicates the system is performing a self check. The following
components are monitored by the indicator.
• •• •
•Airbag control module - ECU
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•Driver airbag
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•Passenger air bag (If fitted)
• •• •
•Retractor Pre-tensioners.
• •• •
•All related wiring.
Air bag maintenance and servicing : Air bag maintenance and servicing :Air bag maintenance and servicing : Air bag maintenance and servicing :
Air bag maintenance and servicing :
If the warning light does not illuminate when ignition is
switched on, or remains illuminated after the initial check
period of 5 seconds or flashes during driving, indicates fault
with air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner and it should be
checked by an authorized
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•The air bag warning light does not illuminate when the
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•The air bag warning light illuminates while driving.If the air bag system is not attended to when a warning
is given, it will not function properly in the event of
collision, or it may deploy unexpectedly. The air bag
system fitted to your vehicle does not require regular
maintenance.
NOTE : NOTE :NOTE : NOTE :
NOTE :
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performed only by an authorized
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or disposed of by anyone except an authorized
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2.Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
components, For example replacement of steering wheel
or modifications to the steering column, front bumper, body
or frame structure can adversely affect the SRS performance
and lead to possible injury.
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3.If your vehicle has received any front end damage, you
should have the SRS system inspected by an authorized
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If they are not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a collision.
• •• •
•Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag
system, tampering will result in activation of the system
and increase the risk of personal injury. For servicing the
air bag system, see your authorized
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cloth only is recommended.
Air bags and Bull bars: Air bags and Bull bars:Air bags and Bull bars: Air bags and Bull bars:
Air bags and Bull bars:
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CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
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In case of vehicle ownership transfer, Tata Motors
recommends the owner to inform the new owner about
the presence of Supplementary Restraint System in the
vehicle and also advises for reading the relevant
sections in the owner’s manual.
• •• •
•Prior to scrapping the vehicle, owner should bring the
vehicle to the authorized Tata Motors dealer for safe
dismantling of supplementary restraint system.
Anti-lock braking system : (if fitted) Anti-lock braking system : (if fitted)Anti-lock braking system : (if fitted) Anti-lock braking system : (if fitted)
Anti-lock braking system : (if fitted)
The Anti-lock braking system is installed to avoid wheel locking
during abnormal braking conditions. Please refer ABS in
‘DRIVING’ ‘DRIVING’‘DRIVING’ ‘DRIVING’
‘DRIVING’ chapter for detailed information.
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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
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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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