ignition TATA SAFARI 2015 User Guide
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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
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ABS Indicators ABS IndicatorsABS Indicators ABS Indicators
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
effective and can able to provide normal stopping effective and can able to provide normal stoppingeffective and can able to provide normal stopping effective and can able to provide normal stopping
effective and can able to provide normal stopping
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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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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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SRS SRSSRS SRS
SRS
Sedimenter
SERVICE SERVICESERVICE SERVICE
SERVICE
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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
service outlet as soon as possible.W WW W
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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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INDICATORS AND INSTRUMENTSINDIC INDICINDIC INDIC
INDIC
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (ifMalfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL (if
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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Intensity Level Indicator
Switching among the above three functions can be done by pressing
the knob.
The 'SET' knob is used to control the chosen function. Pressing the knob
for a few seconds resets the chosen tripmeter and varies the intensity
level of instrument panel illumination.
The panel illumination intensity varies among preset levels as follows:
= Min = = = = Max
This display returns to Tripmeter A after a few seconds of intensity level
selection, if left in this mode.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Main odometer and tripmeter A indication will remain on display
even if the ignition key is removed. Reduced contrast in display may
occur at low and high temperatures.
Display DisplayDisplay Display
Display
Mode Selector (Right side knob) Mode Selector (Right side knob)Mode Selector (Right side knob) Mode Selector (Right side knob)
Mode Selector (Right side knob)
Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob) Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob)Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob) Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob)
Set(Control/Adjustment (Left side knob)
Trip ‘A’ To change the display to Trip ’B’ Knob to reset Trip ‘A’
Trip ‘B’ To change the display to Ambient temperature Knob to reset Trip ‘B’
Ambient Temp. To change the display to Digital Clock Toggle between
0C to 0F conversion
Digital Clock To change the display to Dimmer To set the clock (Hrs. & Min.)
Dimmer To change the display to Trip ‘A’ Adjust illumination brightness 25%, 50%,
75%, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%
Trip odometer count can be reset by pressing ‘SET’ knob for over 10 secs when display indicates Trip ‘A’ or Trip ‘B’
Ambient Temperature
Indicator
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Motorised Rear View Mirror Motorised Rear View MirrorMotorised Rear View Mirror Motorised Rear View Mirror
Motorised Rear View Mirror
Motorised Rear View Mirrors are fitted on both front doors and can
be adjusted to the desired position with the help of a switch provided
on the driver side door.
Motorised Rear View Mirrors allow the driver to adjust the mirrors
without lowering the glasses and without moving from his position.
1. Move the main switch to L (for left side) and R (for right side)
2. Use the 4 positions of the knob to adjust the rear view mirrors to
correct angles.
These mirrors are provided with demister. The switch is commonised
with Rear windshield demister.
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With ignition switch in ‘ACC’ position, press the cigarette lighter fully in.
When heated to specified temperature it pops out. Take the lighter out and
light your cigarette. After use place the lighter in its position.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not insert any other part or accessory in cigarette lighter slot. It
may damage cigarette lighter.
Do not attempt to touch the hot coil. It may cause scalding.
Ash tray is provided near cigarette lighter for occupants of front seats .
To open ash tray press the lid gently.1. Cigarette Lighter 2. Ashtray1
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Motorised Rear View Mirror Switch
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Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted) Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted)Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted) Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted)
Mechanically operated fuel tank flap (if fitted)
Fuel tank flap opening lever is provided below driver seat on right hand
side. To open flap, pull the lever up and to lock simply close the flap.
Glove Box Glove BoxGlove Box Glove Box
Glove Box
Glove box is located on the co-driver’s side of the dashboard. The
glove box can be locked by the key common for ignition and door.
The glove box lamp will glow when the glove box lid is opened and
will go off as soon as the glove box lid is closed.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Glove Box
Mechanical fuel tank flap
opening lever
FUEL FUEL FUEL FUEL
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INSIDE REAR INSIDE REAR INSIDE REAR INSIDE REAR
INSIDE REAR
VIE VIEVIE VIE
VIE
W MIRR W MIRRW MIRR W MIRR
W MIRR
OR AND INTERIOR R OR AND INTERIOR ROR AND INTERIOR R OR AND INTERIOR R
OR AND INTERIOR R
OOF LIGHT OOF LIGHTOOF LIGHT OOF LIGHT
OOF LIGHT
S SS S
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Inside Rear View Mirror Inside Rear View MirrorInside Rear View Mirror Inside Rear View Mirror
Inside Rear View Mirror
An additional antiglare rear view mirror is fitted inside the cab.
Use antiglare position only when necessary because it reduces rear
view clarity.
Sun Visors Sun VisorsSun Visors Sun Visors
Sun Visors
Two adjustable sun visors are provided inside the cab to prevent
sun glare.
Lower the sun visor to protect the eyes from the bright sun light. The
sun visor also moves side ways towards the door window.
The back of co-driver sun visor is provided with a vanity mirror.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Always return the sun visor to its original position when not required.
It may block driver’s vision.
Interior Roof Lights Interior Roof LightsInterior Roof Lights Interior Roof Lights
Interior Roof Lights
The roof lamp has three positions ON, OFF and DOOR. When the switch
is in DOOR position and if you enter in the vehicle and close the door
the roof lamp will not go off immediately. It will continue to glow for a
few seconds and allow you to settle and insert the ignition key in the
switch.
However if you switch on the ignition before 15 seconds, the roof lamp
goes off gradualy.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Front reading lamps Front reading lampsFront reading lamps Front reading lamps
Front reading lamps
Reading lamp Reading lampReading lamp Reading lamp
Reading lamp
Push Buttons Push ButtonsPush Buttons Push Buttons
Push Buttons
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I-DOOR, I-DOOR, I-DOOR, I-DOOR,
I-DOOR,
II-ON II-ON II-ON II-ON
II-ONRear Roof lamp Rear Roof lampRear Roof lamp Rear Roof lamp
Rear Roof lamp
Sunvisors Rear View Mirror
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE‘FOLL ‘FOLL‘FOLL ‘FOLL
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“Follow me home” Headlamps :
After closing the door, your car’s headlights remain ON for
approximately 30 seconds to help you reach your destination
in the dark.
If the car’s headlamps remain ON for five minutes or more and
when switched off, ignition key removed and the door locked
or kept open, the headlamp’s Low-beam comes ON
automatically for approximately 30 seconds to help the car
occupant reach his / her destination safely. If, within 15 minutes,
the car is locked using a remote key, the headlamp will come
ON for a further 30 seconds. If the remote key is used again
within 15 minutes, this procedure is repeated. If the occupant
returns to the car within 15 minutes after last switching it off,
the headlamp again comes ON when the door is unlocked.
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D R I V I N GST STST ST
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TING AND ST TING AND STTING AND ST TING AND ST
TING AND ST
OPPING OPPING OPPING OPPING
OPPING
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
ARING ARING ARING ARING
ARING
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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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