service schedule TATA SAFARI 2015 Owners Manual

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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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Display for Trip - B
Mode Selector Mode SelectorMode Selector Mode Selector
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The speedometer indicates the car speed in km/hr. The odometer records
the total distance the car has been driven. The tripmeter can be used to
measure the distance travelled on each trip or between fuel fillings.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Keep track of the odometer reading & follow the maintenance
schedule regularly for meeting service requirements.
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instrument panel (LCD) :
The instrument panel has an LCD to display the following :
Main Odometer (Non- resettable) - Counts upto 999999 kms
Tripmeter A (Resettable)- Counts upto 1999.9 kms
Tripmeter B (Resettable)- Counts upto 1999.9 kms
Ambient display and Digital Clock display
Intensity level of instrument panel illumination - selection among preset
levels.
LCD has two line display.The first line displays the Odometer count.The
second line displays either of Tripmeter A, Tripmeter B, Intensity level of
panel illumination, Ambient temperature and Digital clock display.
The selection and control of functions are done through 'MODE' and
'SET' push buttons (knobs) provided on either side of the LCD.
The 'MODE' knob is used to select one of Tripmeter A, Tripmeter B Ambient
temperature , Digital clock display and Intensity level of panel illumination.
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AIR FIL AIR FILAIR FIL AIR FIL
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Air Filter Air FilterAir Filter Air Filter
Air Filter
The air filter element should be cleaned as per service schedule .
Replace the air filter element with a new one when the service
indicator shows red band even after cleaning in vehicle operations.
Always use genuine air filter element.
Replacement of Air Filter Element Replacement of Air Filter ElementReplacement of Air Filter Element Replacement of Air Filter Element
Replacement of Air Filter Element
a) Disconnect air filter from hose. Unscrew top cover of the air
filter.
b) Remove the cover of the air filter.
c) Remove the air filter element.
d) Clean the air filter element with pressurised air. Do not tap or
hammer the element on ground.
e) Check element for puncture or pin holes by light source.
f ) If found OK install paper filter element. Fit the cover and tighten air
filter screws at the place.
g) Clean the hose connecting the air filter to turbocharger pipe.
Reset the indicator by pressing the rubber cap, red band will disappear
from Service Indicator.
M A I N T E N A N C E
1. Service Indicator 2. Air filter
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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..
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2. Dip Stick
1. Oil Sump Drain Plug
2. Engine Oil Filter
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1. The vehicle has been built to give you thousands of
kilometers of economical and trouble-free performance.
This is however, possible only if this vehicle is
systematically maintained and operated strictly
according to the instructions contained in this book.
2 . The free services should be availed of, at the following
km & time range
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Free Service At 15,000 - 15,500 km OR 12 months
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F r e e S e r v i c e At 30,000 - 30,500 km OR 24 months
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Free Service At 45,000 - 45,500 km OR 36 months
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5th Free Service 5th Free Service5th Free Service 5th Free Service
5th Free Service At 60,000 - 60,500 km OR 48 months
Whichever is earlier
3 . The respective service coupon should be detached and
handed over to the concerned Servicing Agency for the
service performed.
The selling dealer should fill up details of vehicle
perticulars on the inside cover page of the Owner’s
Manual.
4. These services can be satisfactorily performed only by one
of our Authorised Dealers’/TASC’s/TASP’s Workshops in India,
irrespective of the dealer who sold the vehicle, provided the
vehicle is sent to them at the kilometerages specified and
that this service book is produced before them.
The vehicle is entitled to pre-delivery service with free labour.
After the delivery of the vehicle, in the subsequent
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All services, other than the above, must be paid for both for
materials and labours; material at prevailing rates for the
quantity consumed and labour at our scheduled rates
available with our Authorised Dealers/TASCs/TASPs.
5. In the event of a schedule Service not performed within
specified kilometers the respective coupons will be detached
by the Authorised Dealer’s Workshop when the vehicle is sent
to them next. Should a major service have been missed, all
the works listed for such service must be performed when
the vehicle is taken next to one of our Authorised Dealer’s/
TASC’s/TASP’s Workshop.
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It is an important condition of our sales policy that It is an important condition of our sales policy thatIt is an important condition of our sales policy that It is an important condition of our sales policy that
It is an important condition of our sales policy that
no warranty claims shall be entertained by us unless no warranty claims shall be entertained by us unlessno warranty claims shall be entertained by us unless no warranty claims shall be entertained by us unless
no warranty claims shall be entertained by us unless
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all services upto time of the claim arising have been
performed on the vehicle by one of our Authorised performed on the vehicle by one of our Authorisedperformed on the vehicle by one of our Authorised performed on the vehicle by one of our Authorised
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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
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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
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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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S E R V I C E S C H E D U L ESERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULESERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
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OR 4 Years whichever is earlier
GEAR BOX GEAR BOXGEAR BOX GEAR BOX
GEAR BOX
1 *Change oil in gear box (First at 45,000 KM, there after every 90,000 KM) x x
2 Change oil in transfer case 45,000 KM x x
3 Clean breather in gear box (also Transfer case in case of 4X4)
Every Oil Changexx
PROPELLER SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT
1 Grease propeller shaft with grease gun (at slip joint - splines end) & Check Centre bracket 15,000 km x x x x x x x
mounting bolts for looseness. Tighten if necessary
FRONT AXLE (for 4x4) / REAR AXLE FRONT AXLE (for 4x4) / REAR AXLEFRONT AXLE (for 4x4) / REAR AXLE FRONT AXLE (for 4x4) / REAR AXLE
FRONT AXLE (for 4x4) / REAR AXLE
1 Change oil in axle (First at 15,000 KM, there after every 75,000 KM) x x
2 Clean breather in Axle Every Service x x x x x x x
SUSPENSION & STEERING SUSPENSION & STEERINGSUSPENSION & STEERING SUSPENSION & STEERING
SUSPENSION & STEERING
1 Grease idler arm (seal type idler arm) 15,000 km x x x x x x x
2 Check wheel alignment & balancing, chassis height & adjust if necessary 15,000 km x x x x x x x
3 Check condition of rubber bushes in the following & replace if necessary. 1)Top wishbone 30,000 km x x x
2)Lower wishbone 3)Anti roll bars 4)Rear links 5)Panhard rod 6) Vibration damper
4 Check shock absorber, its bushes & steering damper bushes, replace if necessary 30,000 km x x x
5 Grease steering spindle and sleeve 30,000 km x x x
6 Check & adjust front wheel bearing play & Change grease in front hubs 45,000 km x x
7 Change oil in power steering system & change filter element 75,000 km x
CLUTCH & BRAKES CLUTCH & BRAKESCLUTCH & BRAKES CLUTCH & BRAKES
CLUTCH & BRAKES
1 Check parking brakes, adjust if necessary15,000 km x x x x x x x
2 Check front brake pads & rear brake linings. Replace if necessary 15,000 km x x x x x x x
3 Change Clutch & Brake Fluid (Or 2 years whichever is earlier) 30,000 km x x x
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VICE SCHEDULE VICE SCHEDULEVICE SCHEDULE VICE SCHEDULE
VICE SCHEDULE
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS :
A.. Driving in conditions such as Patrolling, Taxi, Pickup Van, Vehicle Towing, with Trailer Towing
B. Driving on Dusty / Sandy roads
C. More than 50% (in terms of kms) driving in heavy city traffic
D. Frequently operating in mountainous area
ITEMINTERVAL CONDITION
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1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change every 7500 kms.
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ELECTRICALS
1 Check headlamp focussing & functioning of other electrical equipment 15,000 km x x x x x x x
2 Check specific gravity of battery electrolyte 30,000 km x x x
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WHEELS & WHEELS & WHEELS & WHEELS &
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* Under severe driving conditions, additional maintenance is required. Please Refer to “Additional Maintenance Schedule under severe driving conditions”:
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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
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Limited Slip Differential 82
Lubricants 9 3
Load consciouse pressure
reducing valve 117
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Middle Seat 57
Mirror (Inside) 63
Mirror (Motorised) 60
Mirror Demister 39
MP3/DVD player 67
Music System 66
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Odometer 47
Operating Switch 38
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Panel Lights 47
Parking Brake 32
Power Steering Fluid 115
Power Windows 55
Preparing to drive 77
Prior to driving – Check List 71
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Rear Seat 5 7
Rear Windshield Demister 39
Rear Windshield Wash & Wipe 39
Remote bypass valve 1 1 8
Relays 131
Reverse Guiding System 65
Roof Lights 63
Roof Mounted A.C. 54
Roof Rail 88
RPM Meter 49
Running in Period 77
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Seat Adjustment 58
Seat belt 1 6
Seat belt precautions 1 9
Service Schedule 144
Spare Wheel 1 2 5
Speedometer 4 8
Starting / Stopping the engine 7 6
Steering Lock 29
Steering Wheel Position Adjustment 38
Sunvisors 6 5
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Technical Specifications 97
Temperature Gauge 50
Towing the vehicle 88
Transfer case 4X4 operation 82
Transfer case Electric Shift Switch 36
Transfer case oil 1 1 1
Trouble Shooting 136
Turbo Charger 133
Tyre 120,123
Tyre Rotation 124
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Vehicle Record Sheet 1 4 9
Vehicle Specifications 9 7
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Wheels & Tyres 120
Wheel Alignment 123
Wheel Balancing 123
Wiper Care 127
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