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D R I V I N GANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
lock when the speed of rotation of any one wheel becomes
too low in relation to the vehicle speed.) It actuates

an
Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (HU) to reduce, maintain or
increase the pressure on the brake control cylinder in order
to prevent the wheel from locking. The ABS comes into play
when the car is braked heavily during emergency.
The driver feels the effort of the ABS through the The driver feels the effort of the ABS through theThe driver feels the effort of the ABS through the The driver feels the effort of the ABS through the
The driver feels the effort of the ABS through the
pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in thepulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the
pulsating of the brake pedal and audible noise in the
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brake system.
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warning to the driver that a wheel or wheels are tending to lock
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In this situation it is important to keep the brake pedal In this situation it is important to keep the brake pedalIn this situation it is important to keep the brake pedal In this situation it is important to keep the brake pedal
In this situation it is important to keep the brake pedal
depressed fully so that the ABS can regulate the brake depressed fully so that the ABS can regulate the brakedepressed fully so that the ABS can regulate the brake depressed fully so that the ABS can regulate the brake
depressed fully so that the ABS can regulate the brake
application. On No account pump the brake pedal application. On No account pump the brake pedalapplication. On No account pump the brake pedal application. On No account pump the brake pedal
application. On No account pump the brake pedal
The ABS is addition to the basic brake system.
It is activated It is activated It is activated It is activated
It is activated
automatically every time the engine is started. automatically every time the engine is started. automatically every time the engine is started. automatically every time the engine is started.
automatically every time the engine is started. If there is a
malfunction the system turns off automatically indicated by a
‘(ABS)’ ‘(ABS)’ ‘(ABS)’ ‘(ABS)’
‘(ABS)’ warning lamp on the dash board, still the ordinary brake
system continues to work.ABS Activation ABS ActivationABS Activation ABS Activation
ABS Activation
ABS activation varies with various road surfaces i.e. the
amount of traction your tyre have on a particular surface.
On dry surface you will need more pedal effort to activate
ABS. However you may feel ABS activates immediately if you
try to stop on snow, ice or slippery surface.
ABS Indicators ABS IndicatorsABS Indicators ABS Indicators
ABS Indicators
The ABS is self check. If any thing goes wrong the ABS
warning indicator comes on the instrument panel.
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but should go out after about 5 seconds. but should go out after about 5 seconds.but should go out after about 5 seconds. but should go out after about 5 seconds.
but should go out after about 5 seconds.
If the light If the lightIf the light If the light
If the light
fails to go or the lighting up of the warning light fails to go or the lighting up of the warning lightfails to go or the lighting up of the warning light fails to go or the lighting up of the warning light
fails to go or the lighting up of the warning light
when the engine is running or the light comes at when the engine is running or the light comes atwhen the engine is running or the light comes at when the engine is running or the light comes at
when the engine is running or the light comes at
any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABSany other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS
any other time, it indicates there is a fault in the ABS
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We recommend taking the vehicle to the nearest dealer and
inspecting your car as soon as possible if the warning light stays
on.
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D R I V I N GDRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONSDRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads Driving on Snowy or Icy RoadsDriving on Snowy or Icy Roads Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads
Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads
Set the selector knob to 4H position. Gently release the clutch
and apply the accelerator for a smooth start and to avoid wheel
spin.
CAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION
Use of snow tyres and / or tyre chain is recommended.
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid sudden
braking and slow down by shifting down the gears.
Avoid sudden acceleration, braking or turning. Such sharp
manoeuvers can cause loss of traction and thereby loss of vehicle
control.
Driving on Sandy or Muddy Roads Driving on Sandy or Muddy RoadsDriving on Sandy or Muddy Roads Driving on Sandy or Muddy Roads
Driving on Sandy or Muddy Roads
In case the traction on the wheels is sufficient, you may be
able to proceed in 4H mode. However in case change in
road conditions are anticipated, it is better to select the 4L
mode. Shift the selector knob to 4L position by following
the correct procedure and proceed in the normal manner.
Your vehicle will move at a slower pace with higher engine
RPM in the same gear because of the 4L mode. To match
your power and speed requirements, you can shift up in
any of the 5 forward gears or the reverse gear.NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
You may choose to reduce the tyre pressure marginally for
additional grip on loose surfaces, though with a slight loss of
ground clearance.
•Try to maintain a constant engine speed and avoid sudden
acceleration which can cause wheel spin and loss of traction,
possibly leading to bogging down of the vehicle.
•If the vehicle gets stuck in loose sand, do not keep on
accelerating as the wheel spin will only result in the
wheels sinking deeper.
•The extent of muddy / sandy, conditions and the traction
available is difficult to judge and the vehicle can get
bogged down deeply. Operation should be done at slow
speed only. If possible, get down and check the path
conditions before proceeding.
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Night Driving Night DrivingNight Driving Night Driving
Night Driving
•Dip the head lamp for oncoming traffic during night driving.
•Maintain a speed such that you can stop within illuminated distance of head lamps.
•Use head lamp main/dip beam to alert other road users on turns/cross roads etc.
•Use side indicators for lane change or turning.
•Put on hazard warning switch in case of hazardous parking or if your vehicle is disabled
to warn the passing traffic.
Climbing Sharp Gradients on Loose Surfaces Climbing Sharp Gradients on Loose SurfacesClimbing Sharp Gradients on Loose Surfaces Climbing Sharp Gradients on Loose Surfaces
Climbing Sharp Gradients on Loose Surfaces
•Select the 4L mode, start off smoothly in any suitable gear. Apply power smoothly so
that there is no loss of traction by over-revving of the engine.
•Choose as smooth a slope as possible and select the appropriate gear so that gear
changing in the middle of the climb is not required.
Changing gears in the middle of the climb can cause loss of momentum and engine
stalling. Shifting to lower gear has to be done cautiously to avoid loss of traction.
•Under no conditions should the vehicle be moved diagonally across a hill. The danger
is in loss of traction and sideways slippage, possibly resulting in tipping over. If
unavoidable, choose as mild an angle as possible and keep the vehicle moving.
•If the wheels start to slip within few feet of the end of the climb, motion can be
maintained by swinging the steered wheels left and right, thereby providing increased
grip.
•If the vehicle stalls or losses headway while climbing a steep hill, make a quick shift to
reverse and allow the vehicle to move back with the control of engine compression.
D R I V I N GDRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONSDRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
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D R I V I N GDRIVING SAFET DRIVING SAFETDRIVING SAFET DRIVING SAFET
DRIVING SAFET
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control of the vehicle and increase
the risk of injury yourself and
others.
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mobile phones
Avoid using mobile phones while
driving a car. This could divert your
attention from the road and result
in an accident.
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Do not attempt driving when you
feel tired, sleepy long distance
driving can tire you very much and
fatigue can dull your reflexes and
judgment. Take a brake and get
refreshed at intervals.SAFETY CHECKS SAFETY CHECKSSAFETY CHECKS SAFETY CHECKS
SAFETY CHECKS
Windshield/wiper/windshield Windshield/wiper/windshieldWindshield/wiper/windshield Windshield/wiper/windshield
Windshield/wiper/windshield
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Always keep windshield glass
clean to avoid any distraction in
visibility. Ensure proper working of
wipers and condition of wiper
blade. Ensure that windshield
washer reservoir is full. Do not
operate wiper alone when the
windshield glass is dry this would
damage the windshield.
Headlights HeadlightsHeadlights Headlights
Headlights
Keep headlight lenses clean. Check
for operation of headlamps in both
high/low beam condition. Check for
correct focusing of headlamps. Use
only recommended type of bulbs.
Do not use the high beam unless it
is inevitable. Its dazzle may glare
the driver of the oncoming car the
condition thus causing an accident.
DRIVING SAFETY DRIVING SAFETYDRIVING SAFETY DRIVING SAFETY
DRIVING SAFETY
Seat Belt Seat BeltSeat Belt Seat Belt
Seat Belt
Seat-belts are life saving
equipment, use of seat-belt
reduces the chance of injury and
severity of injury in case of an
accident. It is strongly
recommended that all the car
occupants should always wear
seat-belt, while car is in motion.
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If the vehicle is fitted with air bags,
the air bag is a supplementary
restraint system and can only
provide intended protection when
the seat-belts are worn. For
maximum safety in any collision a
seat-belt must be worn.
Influence of Alcohol Influence of AlcoholInfluence of Alcohol Influence of Alcohol
Influence of Alcohol
Avoid driving under the influences
of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and
drugs will severely impair your
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