tata indicab diesel & cng manual

8/8/2019 Tata IndiCab Diesel & CNG Manual

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Tata Indicab (Diesel)Tata Indicab (CNG)

Owner's Manual & Service Book

( This owner's manual is advised to be kept in the vehicle at all times )

Passenger Car Business UnitMumbai Pune


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TATA Indicab models

TATA Indicab comes in the following models :

Version Description

Indicab - DL Indica with 475 IDI Diesel Engine, Standard version.

Indicab - DLE Indica with 475 IDI Diesel Engine, Standard version with A.C.

Indicab - CNG Indica with 475 SIC-CNG (BI-Fuel) engine, Standard version.

Indicab - CNG Indica with 475 SIC-CNG (BI-Fuel) engine, Standard version with A.C.

This owner's manual & service book includes information on the operation and maintenance of equipmentinstalled on the above models of TATA Indicab .

Edition : RV/ J-2004 / RP / 12001 to 15000


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Dear Indicab customer,

We are privileged to have you choose the

Tata Indicab.

The car comes backed by the trusted Tata brand andis part of the stable of offerings from Tata Motors in the passenger car range.

We would want you to be acquainted with the details in this user's manual, which will enable you to deriveoptimum performance from your Indica. We look forward to having you as a satisfied customer and hope tohave you retain us as your first choice for any of your motoring needs.

Yours sincerely

Rajiv DubeVice President (Commercial)Passenger Car Business Unit

Tata Motors Limited


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INTRODUCTION 7

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 8 We request you to spend a few minutes in

going through our environmental concern.

WARRANTY 10

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE 12 Filling Station Information Car Dimensions

BEFORE DRIVING 17 Driving Controls Instrument Panel Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Interiors and Accessories

STARTING & DRIVING THE CAR 51 Check List Starting & Stopping Preparing to Drive Fuel Economy Driving in adverse conditions Electronic Taxi Meter (if fitted)

MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE 73 Engine Compartment Lamp

Windshield Washer Air Filter Engine Cooling System

Engine Belt Tension Oil & Oil Filter Fuel Filter Transaxle Fuel Filling Cap Clutch & Brakes Power Steering Battery Catalytic Converter Spark Plug Wheels & Tyres

EMERGENCY SERVICE TIPS 113 Engine Clutch Transaxle Brakes Steering System Electrical Suspension

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 121 Location of Aggregate Numbers Fuel, Coolants & Lubricants Technical Specifications Service Schedule Car Record Sheet

CUSTOMER SUPPORT NETWORK 149 Tata Motors Offices & Network

Names & Address of Tata Motors Main Dealers(MDs), Tata Motors Authorised Service Centres(TASCs), Tata Motors Authorised Service Points(TASPs)

CONTENTS


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Congratulations on acquiring the Tata Indicab and welcometo the family of Tata Indicab owners.

This owner's manual has been prepared to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance of your new Tata Indicab andto provide you with important safety information and tips foreffective driving. Please refer to it from time to time forenjoyable, safe and troublefree driving pleasure.

This manual is an essential part of your car and should always

be kept in the car.Regular servicing of your car ensures its road worthiness andtroublefree operation.

To assist you in maintaining your Tata Indicab we have a

network of dealers and Service Centres throughout thecountry. The list is included in this manual for yourconvenience.

Happy motoring

Tata Indicab is a safe car designed for quality performance.In order to maintain the level of performance and reliability,it is important that only Tata Motors genuine accessoriesare to be fitted. Any accessory that is fitted or modification

that is carried out without authorisation can hamper thesafety and performance of the car besides depriving youof your warranty benefits.

Use of genuine parts, designed and manufactured to ourexacting standards, is the best way to maintain your Tata

Indicab in peak operating condition. Please do not usesubstitutes. They always prove costlier in the long run.

Failure to use genuine parts can invalidate warrantyclaims.

The information and specifications given in this book arevalid as on the date of printing. Tata Motors reserves theright to make changes in design and specifications and/ or to make addit ions to or improvements in this productwithout obligation to install them on products previouslysold.

Indicates "CAUTION"

INTRODUCTION


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Taking care of the EnvironmentTata Motors is committed to producing cars usingenvironmental friendly technology. A number of features havebeen incorporated in our passenger cars which are specificallydesigned to ensure environmental compatibility throughoutthe life cycle of the car. We would like to inform you that yourcar meets Emission norms and is being regularly validated atthe manufacturing stages to keep up with the stringentemission norms.

As a user you too can protect the environment by operatingyour car in a proactive manner. A lot depends on your driving

style and the way you maintain your car. Listed below are fewtips that will help you do so.

WHILE DRIVING :

Avoid frequent and violent acceleration. Do not carry any unnecessary weight on the vehicle as it

overloads the engine. Avoid using devices requiring high power consumpt ion

during slow traffic condition. It is not advisable to warm up the engine during the first

start of the day by idling, as cold temperatures within theengine could cause rise in the emission such as CO & HC

particulate.

Monitor the cars fuel consumpt ion regularly. If it showsa rising trend get the car immediately attended to at theTATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre.

Switch off the engine during long stops at traffic jams orsignals. If you need to keep the engine running, avoidunnecessarily revving or stopping and starting.

Use only unleaded fuel in petrol cars. It is not necessary to rev up the engine before turning it

off as it unnecessarily burns the fuel. For petrol cars switch off the ignition only when engine

is at idling and when the vehicle is stationary, not whenthe vehicle is running.

Shift to higher gears as soon as it is possible. Use eachgear upto 2/3 rd of its maximum engine speed. A chartindicating gear shifting speeds is given in this book.

MAINTENANCE OF THE CAR :

Ensure that recommended maintenance is carried out

on the car regularly at the Tata Motors Authorised ServiceOutlets.

As soon as you see any leakage of oil or fuel in the car werecommend that you get it attended immediately.

Use only recommended brands and grades of lubricantsand clean/uncontaminated fuels.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Taking Care of the Environment


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Taking Care of the Environment

Get your vehicle checked for emission periodically by ourauthorised dealer and regularly renew the P.U.C.Certificate.

Ensure that fuel filter, oil filter, breathers are periodicallychecked and if required, replace the same using onlygenuine recommended brands.

Do not pour used oils or coolants into sewage drains,garden soil or open streams. Dispose of the used filtersand batteries in compliance with the current legislation.

Do not allow any unauthorised person to tamper withthe engine settings or to carry out modifications on thecar.

Never allow the vehicle to run out of fuel. This will resultin misfiring of the engine and could cause harm to thecatalytic converter.

Parts like brake liners and clutch disc should be vacuumcleaned. Do not use compressed air for cleaning theseparts which may spread the dust in the atmosphere.

While carrying out the servicing or repairs of your car, youshould pay keen attention to some of the importantengine aggregates which greatly affect emission. Thesecomponents are :-

1. Fuel injection pump, Injectors/Nozzles

2. Air intake & Exhaust system especially for leakage3. Cylinder head for valve leakage4. All filt ers such as air, oil & fuel filters (check

periodically)5. Catalytic converter7. Ignition system - Spark plug gap (in case of petrol

engine).8. EGR system (In case of diesel engine)

This Owners Manual & Service Book contains furtherinformation on driving precautions and maintenance careleading to environment protection. Please familiarise yourselfwith these aspects before driving.


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WARRANTY Terms and Conditions

We WARRANT each Tata Indicab car andparts thereof manufactured by us to befree from defect in material andworkmanship subject to the followingterms and conditions -

1. This warranty shall be for 18 monthsfrom the date of sale of the carirrespective of the distance covered.However, for the cars used forcommercial applications (used forhire or reward viz those operatingwith a yellow number plate), the

warranty shall be limited to 18months or 50,000 kms, whicheveroccurs earlier.

2. Our obligation under this warrantyshall be limited to repairing orreplacing, free of charge, such parts

of the car which, in our opinion, aredefective, on the car being broughtto us or to our dealers within theperiod. The parts so repaired orreplaced shall also be warranted forquality and workmanship but suchwarranty shall be co-terminus withthis original warranty.

3. Any part which is found to bedefective and is replaced by usunder the warranty shall be ourproperty.

4. As for such parts as tyres, batteries,electrical equipment, fuel injectionequipment,etc.not manufacturedby us but supplied by other parties,this warranty shall not apply, butbuyers of the car shall be entitledto, so far as permissible by law, allsuch rights as we may have against

such parties under their warrantiesin respect of such parts.

5. This warranty shall not apply if thecar or any part thereof is repairedor altered otherwise than inaccordance with our standardrepair procedure or by any personother than from our sales or serviceestablishments, our authoriseddealers, service centres or servicepoints in any way so as, in our

judgement which shall be final andbinding, to affect its reliability, nor

shall it apply if, in our opinion whichshall be final and binding, the caris subjected to misuse, negligence,improper or inadequatemaintenance or accident orloading in excess of such carrying

capacity as certified by us, or suchservices as prescribed in ourOwner's Manual and Service Bookare not carried out by the buyerthrough our sales or serviceestablishments, our authorised

dealers, service centres or servicepoints.

6. This warranty shall not covernormal wear and tear or anyinherent normal deterioration ofthe car or any of its parts arisingfrom the actual use of the car orany damage due to negligent orimproper operation or storage ofthe car. This warranty shall notapply to normal maintenanceservices like oils & fluid changes,head lamps focussing, fastener


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WARRANTY Terms and Conditions

retightening, wheel balancing, tyrerotation, adjustment of valveclearance, fuel timing, ignitiontiming and consumables like bulbs,fuel filters & oil filters, etc. Thiswarranty shall not apply to any

damage or deterioration caused byenvironmental pollution or birddroppings. This warranty shall notapply to V-belts, hoses and gasleaks in case of air conditioned cars.Slight irregularit ies not recognisedas affecting the function or qualityof the vehicle or parts, such as slightnoise or vibration, defectsappearing only under particular orirregular operations are itemsconsidered characteristic of thevehicle.

7. This warranty shall be null and voidif the car is subjected to abnormaluse such as rallying, racing orparticipation in any othercompetitive sport. This warrantyshall not apply to any repair or

replacements as a result of accidentor collision.

8. This warranty is expressly in lieu ofall warranties, whether by law orotherwise, expressed or implied,

and all other obligations orliabilities on our part and weneither assume, nor authorise anyperson to assume on our behalf,any other liability arising from thesale of the car or any agreement inrelation thereto.

9. The buyer shall have no otherrights except those set out aboveand have, in particular, no right torepudiate the sale, or anyagreement or to claim anyreduction in the purchase price ofthe car, or to demand any damagesor compensation for losses,incidental or indirect, orinconvenience or consequentialdamages, loss of car, or loss of time,or otherwise, incurred or accrued.

10. Any claim arising from thiswarranty shall be recognised onlyif it is notified in writing to us or toour authorised dealer without anydelay soon after such defects ascovered and ascertained under this

warranty.11. This warranty shall standterminated if the car is transferredor otherwise alienated by the buyerwithout our prior written consent.

12. We reserve our rights to make anychange or modification in designof the car or its parts or to introduceany improvement therein or toincorporate in the car anyadditional part or accessory at anytime without incurring anyobligation to incorporate the samein the cars previously sold.


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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Filling Station Information

IMPORTANT : For Petrol cars fitted with catalytic converter always use only unleaded petrol with an octane rating of atleast 87 .For Diesel cars fitted with catalytic converter use diesel with sulphur contents less than 0.035%.

ENGINE OIL UPTO DIPSTICK MAX.MARK ~ 4.0 Ltrs.

TRANSAXLE OIL 3.3 Ltrs.

For recommended oil grades and change intervals, refer lubricants chart and service schedule

FUEL TANK CAPACITY Diesel :37 Ltrs.Petrol :4.8 Ltrs. when filled up to neck

Premixed readyto use engine

coolant = 6 Litres

Windshield Washerreservior = 3.5 Litres forDeluxe version and 1.5Litres for Non-Deluxeversion

Brake fluid = 0.265 Litres

FRONT / REARTYRE PRESSUREIndicab Diesel 30 PSI (2.1 bar) / 28 PSI (1.9 bar)Indicab CNG 30 PSI (2.1 bar) / 30 PSI (2.1 bar)

CNG : 71 Ltrs. (10.5 kg)


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INDICATORS & CONTROLS Indicab CNG

FILLING OF GAS1. The gas can be filled upto 200 bar pressure. Both the cylinders are

filled at the same time.2. Interlock prevents starting of engine during filling.3. The cylinder temperature increases after filling.4. Do not t ry to fill gas in the vehicle if there is any leakage in the

system.5. In the unlikely event of any gas leakage, get the vehicle checked at

Telco dealers end.6. Put the filler valve plug back in its place. (See note under Refuelling)

PRESSURE GAUGE

Pressure gauge is located near refuelling valve which indicates CNGpressure in the system.

REFUELLING VALVE

Refuelling valve is fitted in the high pressure line between tank and

regulator. This is used for filling of CNG at filling station. A plug is to beremoved from the valve while filling the gas and to be replaced afterthe filling is completed.

NOTE : Ignition interlock is provided as a safety feature to preventstarting of engine, when the gas is being filled and the plug is removed

from refuelling valve. Once the filling is complete and the plug isinserted in the normal position on the valve, the engine can be started.

Pressure Gauge

Refueling/filling valve


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GAS CYLINDERSThe cylinders are used to store CNG at a working pressure of 200 bar.The cylinders are fitted with a shut off valve and a safety burst disc.Two Nos. of CNG cylinders are fitted in the vehicle. Larger cylinder isfitted in the boot area and smaller is fitted below the floor as shown inthe photo/sketch.

The cylinder valve is provided with in-built vapour vent, so that in theunlikely event of any leakage, gas will be vented directly toatmosphere.

PETROL TANK

A small petrol tank is provided for storage of petrol for running thevehicle in petrol mode. Petrol tank is fitted near the CNG cylinder, belowthe floor.

Petrol Tank

CNG Cylinder (below the floor)

CNG Cylinder (In Boot Area)


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PETROL SOLENOID VALVE

This is operated electrically for supplying petrol to engine throughpetrol / CNG selector switch. The manual knob should be always kepton C position. In case of electrical failure to solenoid valve, for petrolsupply to engine, the knob should be kept on A position.

Petrol Solenoid Valve

Manual Knob withA & C positions


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DRIVING CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

HEATING, VENTILATION &AIR CONDITIONING

INTERIORS & ACCESSORIES

BEFORE DRIVING


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DRIVING CONTROLS - Indicab CNG

BEFORE DRIVING Driving Controls

Change over switchChoke

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Gear Lever

Ventilation controls

Parking Brake

Instrument Panel

Combi-switch

Horn pad

Glove Box

Hazard WarningSwitch

Taxi meter(if fitted)


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DRIVING CONTROLS - Indicab Diesel

Gear Lever

Ventilation controls

Parking Brake

Taxi meter(if fitted)

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Hazard WarningSwitch

Glove Box

InstrumentPanel

Combi-switch

Horn pad


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Keys :Your car comes with two identical keys.

With this key, you can operate - 1. Door Locks2. Steering Lock cum ignition switch3. Tail gate Lock 4. Glove box

It is advisable to keep one of the keys in a safe place for use in case ofan emergency.

Do not use a locally made key, but obtain a duplicate throughyour Tata Motors dealer.Do not leave the key inside the car.

Door Locks :

The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside withthe key or from the inside using the door lock lever. In your car, thedriver's door & co-driver's door have separate locking facilities. To lockfrom inside turn the lever towards the inner hinged handle.

To open the door from the outside use the swing handle. Afterunlocking the door with the key, pull the swing handle upward. Theswing handles are provided on each door.To open the door from the inside pull the hinged handle outward.

Outside swing handle

To open

Inside door handle

To open

Hinged handle

Locking /Unlocking

lever

Lock Unlock


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Childproof Lock :Both the rear doors of the car are provided with childproof locks. Pushthe lock lever located on the vertical face near the rear lock downwardbefore closing the door. The door which has been locked can no longerbe opened from the inside.

It can be opened only from the outside.

Deactivate the childproof lock when not required.

Steering lock cum ignition switch :

The steering column lock cum ignition switch has the following four

positions and is operated with the key.

1. LOCK POSITION - The key can be inserted or taken out only in thisposition. When the key is removed from the switch, the steering islocked. To unlock the steering, insert the key and also turn it to the'OFF' (Steering unlock) position.

2. 'OFF' POSITION - In this position, the steering lock opens, the digitalclock display comes on and the music system is powered.


On LHS Door

On RHS Door


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3. 'IGN' POSITION - This is for switching on power supply to thefollowing :

Blower & A/C Engine cooling fan Horn Head lamps

Head lamp leveling switch Digital clock Music system (if fitted) Engine ignition & fuel supply (and glow plug in case of diesel

vehicles) Turn signals

Wash and wiper system Reverse light Instruments and gauges and tell tale warning lamps Audio unit

4. 'START' POSITION - In this posit ion, which is momentary, the switch

cranks the engine. When the switch is in this position momentarily,the devices listed under "Accessories supply" above, are switched'OFF'.

Accessories only


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The following items are operated/powered without the key in theignition switch :

Hazard warning system, Stop lamps, Position lamps, Registration lamps,Illumination of A.C. control panel and Instrument panel, Roof lamp,Reading lamp, Engine lamp (if fitted), Audio warning unit (if fitted),Memory of digital clock and Music System.The switch symbol lamps may come 'ON' without the key in the 'IGN'position on ignition switch.

Note : When the key is returned from 'OFF' position to LOCK position,the music system continue to be powered until the key is removedfrom the switch. This also helps to remind the driver if the key is

inadvertantly left in the vehicle when alighting from the vehicle,where this is provided.

I) Do not remove the key, while the car is in motion, as thesteering will get locked and the car cannot be steered.

II) While turning the key from `LOCK 'posit ion t o `OFF'position slightly rotate steering wheel to relieve pressureon steering spindle for easy operation of the key. Alsoensure the key is inserted fully before turning the key.

iii) Do not operate to START position when engine is running.This may damage the ring gear of starter motor.


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BEFORE DRIVING Controls

Combi-switch

FLICK WIPESPRING RETURN

OFF

FLASH HIGH BEAMSPRING RETURN

DIP BEAM(NORMAL POSITION)

HIGH BEAM

LEFT TURN(SIGNAL SELF CANCELLING)

OFF

RIGHT TURN(SIGNAL SELF CANCELLING)

O F F

FAST WIPE

SLOW WIPE

PUSH SWITCHFOR WASH & WIPE

OFF

INT. WIPE

DELAY TIMING FORINTERMITTENT WIPE

MAX.

MIN.

WIPER STALK LIGHT STALK

LANE CHANGE LEFT (SPRING RETURN)

LANE CHANGE RIGHT (SPRING RETURN)

LIGHTS CONTROL SWITCH

O F F


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BEFORE DRIVING Controls

Wiper Control Combi-Switch Lever - Left

Wiper Control Combi-switch Lever - LeftA. Wiper 'OFF' positionB. Slow WipeC. Fast WipeD. Intermittent wipe *E. Pull up for windshield wipe

(Flick Wipe Spring Return)F. Press side knob for wash

* Rotate selector to set delay timing for intermittent wipe

C

B

A

D

E

F Selector

Lights Control Combi-Switch Lever - Right

Lights Control Combi-switch Lever - RightA. Head lamp 'OFF' positionB. Position lamp 'ON'C. Position lamp & head lamp 'ON'D. Push down the lever for high beamE. Pull up the lever (spring return) for high beam flashF. Lane change left (spring return)G. Side Indicator - LHH. Lane change right (spring return)I. Side Indicator - RH

F

E

B

A

C

D

I

G

H


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Red LED indicatesGas Reserve

SWITCH POSITIONS +

x

Green LED ON LED OFFCNG

x

x

LED OFF YELLOW LED ON

x

PETROL

+x

LED OFF LED OFFNEUTRALx

CHANGE OVER SWITCH - Indicab CNG

A set of 5 LEDs provided on the Petrol to Gas change over switchindicates the amount of gas remaining in terms of pressure.

YellowGreen

GreenLED


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Gearshift lever & Shifting pattern :The gearshift lever is mounted on the central console between thetwo front seats. The gearshift pattern is shown on the gear lever knob.

The reverse gear should be engaged only when the car isstationary. Wait for 5 seconds after declutching to ensure

smooth engagement of the reverse gear.

Parking brake :A mechanical parking brake acting only on the rear wheel is providedon your car. The parking brake lever is located behind the gearshift lever.To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully . The indicator light

on the instrument panel will become `ON'. To release it, pullthe lever up slightly , press the release button and push the lever down.The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel will go'OFF' when the parking brake lever is fully released.

When parking on level ground, place the gear lever in the 'Neutral'

position. When parking on a downhill gradiant, place the gear lever in'Reverse' position. When parking on uphill gradiant, place the gear leverin the '1st' position

Apply the parking brake properly before leaving the car &release it before moving. Use the parking brake for holding thecar on a gradient.

Parking Brake Lever

ReleaseButton


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CAR IDENTIFICATION AND RECORD

OWNER'S NAME

ADDRESS

SELLING DEALER CODE

DATE OF DELIVERY

DATE OF REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION NO.

CHASSIS NO.

ENGINE NO.

TRANSAXLE NO.

THE WARRANTY ON THIS CAR IS VALID ONLY IF THE DETAILS ARE FILLED, SIGNED AND STAMPEDBY THE SELLING DEALER.

DEALER'S SIGNATUREAND STAMP

Following items are providedwith your Tata Indicab :1. Owner's Manual & Service Book.

2. Battery Warranty Card.3. First Aid Kit.4. Advance Warning Triangle.5. Jack and Handle.6. Spare Headlamp bulbs - 2 Nos.7. Spare Fuses - (Provided in fuse

box)8. Tool Kit

a. Wheel Spanner b. Screw Driver c. Open end spanner (8-10)

d. Adjustable Plier e. Philip Head Screw Driver

(Petrol/CNG Vehicle)f. Tube Spanner (15-16) for

Spark plug with Handle.(Petrol/CNG Vehicle)


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INSTRUMENT PANELDIESEL (STANDARD)

BEFORE DRIVING Instrument Panel

Fuel GaugeSpeedometer Temperature

Gauge

Tripmeter Reset Knob


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BEFORE DRIVING Instrument Panel

INSTRUMENT PANELCNG - PETROL (STANDARD)

Fuel Selector IndicatorSpeedometer

Temperature Gauge

Tripmeter Reset KnobLow Fuel Indicator (Petrol)

CNG

OFF

PETROL


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BEFORE DRIVING Indicators

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning

I) Turn Signal :

Turn signal lamps can be operated only when the ignition supplyis 'ON and by using the turn indicator switch on the combiswitch.

The direction indicator arrow (LHS) and (RHS) on theinstrument cluster flashes alongwith external indicator lights asselected.

II) Hazard Warning :

This can be operated without ignition 'ON'. Press the hazard

warning switch (red knob) on the centre of the dash board, all sideindicator lights and indicator on cluster will flash simultaneouslyto warn the other road users about any hazardous condition of thecar. Depress the knob again to switch 'OFF' the hazard function.

Note : If light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it is an indication ofproblem in the blinker electrical system or the indicator bulb at frontor rear has fused. Get it rectified immediately.

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Parking Brake Indicator cum Low Brake Fluid Warning Light

When the ignition key is turned to the 'IGN' position, the symbols lightup for the following :i) when the parking brake is applied, and/orii) when the brake fluid level in the container is low.Else the indication goes 'OFF' after few seconds.If the lamp glows while engine is running, then check the parkingbrake or brake fluid oil level.

Do not drive the car if this indicator remains 'ON'. Get theproblem attended to immediately at an Authorised Serviceoutlet.

High Beam Indicator :

Symbol lights up when the headlamp high beam is 'ON'.


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Position Lamp Indicator :

Symbol lights up when the position lamps are switched 'ON'. illuminationlamps for AC when the position lamps are 'ON'. Posit ion lamps can beused as parking lamps.Instrument cluster illumination turns on with key in 'IGN' position andposition lamps 'ON'.

Note : Position lamps also remain 'ON' while head lamps are 'ON' andin this condition instrument cluster illumination lamps will not be'ON'.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator :

When the ignit ion key is turned to the 'IGN' position, symbol lights up

and goes off as soon as the required engine oil pressure is developedafter starting the engine.

Note : On sharp turns this light may glow momentarily. This does notindicate any fault in the system.

If the low oil pressure indicator does not glow or remains 'ON'with the 'IGN' on and engine is running, it indicates a fault inthe electrical circuit/lubrication system. Check & get theproblem attended to at an Authorised Service outlet.



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Battery Charging Indicator :

Symbol lights up when the 'IGN' is turned 'ON' and should go 'OFF'after the engine starts.

If it remains 'ON' while the engine is running, it indicates thatthe battery is not being charged. Switch off all unnecessaryelectrical equipment and get the problem attended to at anAuthorised Service outlet.

Glow Plug Indicator (For diesel car only)

Symbol lights up when the 'IGN' is switched 'ON' and goes off after afew moments automatically depending on the engine temperature,

indicating readiness to start the engine.Do not start the engine until this light goes off. The duration of'ON' time varies with engine block temperature and it glows for a longerduration with a cold engine.

If this indicator blinks instead of glowing steadily, it indicates

that the temperature sensor connection to the glow plugtimer is either open or the sensor is faulty. In this condition,the engine can be started, and the car can be driven. However,the fault should be attended to at the earliest, at an AuthorisedService outlet, as it affects the engine starting performanceintially before the engine warms up.



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Diesel

Speedometer with Odometer & Tripmeter :

The speedometer indicates the car speed in km/hr. The odometer recordsthe total distance the car has been driven. The tripmeter can be used tomeasure the distance travelled on each trip or between fuel fillings. Thetripmeter can be reset to zero by pushing the reset knob. The whitewheel in the tripmeter reads 1/10th of a kilometer.

Keep track of the odometer reading and follow themaintenance schedule regularly for meeting servicerequirements.

RPM meter : (if installed)The meter indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm)Change gears at appropriate engine rpm and car speed to get optimumfuel economy.

The red mark provided on the dial is the permitted engine rpm upperlimit.

Diesel

BEFORE DRIVING Gauges


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Temperature gauge :The gauges indicates the temperature level of the engine coolant. Thered zone at 'H' indicates temperatures higher than normal.Avoid driving, when the pointer is in the red zone. It indicates engineoverheating, which may be due to insufficient coolant in the radiator ordue to any other defect. Take the car to the nearest Authorised Serviceoutlet for necessary attention.

Never remove the cap from the coolant reservoir when theengine is hot. Do not restart the engine until the problem hasbeen duly attended.

Fuel Gauge (Diesel) :

The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. Refill thefuel tank at the earliest, when the needle touches the red band (indicatingreserve capacity has been reached.)

As the gauge is a high damped type, observe the reading only30 seconds after the ignition being 'ON'.

Fuel Selector Indicator (CNG) :

Fuel selector indicator shows only mode of fuel either gas or petrol. Itdoes not indicate amount of gas or petrol.


On Standard version

On Indicab Diesel

On Indicab CNG - Petrol


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Headlamp leveling switch (if installed) :A motorised headlamp leveling arrangement with the setting knob atthe dash board is provided on the LH side of steering column.As and when required, head lamp leveling, setting is done by rotatingthe knob to select one of the 3 levels marked in the switch dependingupon the loading of the vehicle.

Sl. No. Loading condition Sw. position/ Marks assigned *

1 One person in Driver seat 02 Driver + One passenger in front 03 Driver + One passenger in front +

All the seats at rear occupiedl

4 All the seats occupied l

5 All the seats at rear occupied +Luggage in boot space to achieve llpermissible load on the rear axle**

6 Driver + Luggage in boot space toachieve permissible load on the llcorresponding axle**

* Switch position / Marks assigned is for highest ULW.** If the maximum permissible laden mass is obtained befire thepermissible load on the axle, the loading of the boot shall be limited tothe figure, which enables that mass to be reached.

2

0

1

BEFOREDRIVING A di W i / T il L


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BEFORE DRIVING Audio Warning / Tail Lamps

Lamps 'ON' Reminder (if installed)An audio warning (beeper) is provided to inform the driver that theheadlamps/position lamps are left 'ON'. This comes 'ON' when thedriver removes the key and opens the door. Switch 'OFF' the lamps,before leaving the car. However the lamps can be kept 'ON' ignoring thewarning, if desired.

Tail Lamp : The tail lamp assembly incorporates the following-

1. Parking / Brake light2. Turn Indicator3. Reverse light4. Reflex reflector

Registration Plate Lamps :

Two concealed lamps are provided for illumination of the rear

registration number plate.

High Mounted Stop Lamp :

High mounted stop lamp is provided at the rear and it glows wheneverservice brake is applied.

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High Mounted Stop Lamp

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BEFORE DRIVING Ventilation & Air conditioning

Air Flow PatternToward Windshield (Defrost)

TowardsFoot Board

CentralAir Vents

Side AirVents

TowardsFoot Board

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VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING(if installed)

A. Air Conditioning Control Switch Knob :

Push 'ON', push 'OFF' switch knob(A) for A.C.

B. Blower Speed Regulation Knob :

The ventilation system has a three/four speed blower. Theblower speeds can be regulated to any one of the followingspeeds by operating the knob (B) on the control panel .

LOW MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH

BEFORE DRIVING Ventilation & Air Conditioning

C. Air Direction Control Knob :

The air flow can be changed by turning the switch knob(C) tothe desired direction.

Towards face

Towards face and feet

Towards feet

Towards foot and windshield

(Recommended for clearing fogging on windshield)

Air demist / defrost windshield(Recommended for clearing heavy fog and snow)

D. A.C. ON/OFF Switch :The A.C. can be switched 'ON' by pressing the switch (D) onthe A.C. control panel provided the blower is 'ON' and theengine is running. The indicator lamp will show the A.C. is 'ON'.

The condenser fan works only with the A.C. switched 'ON'and when the engine is running.

The A.C. compressor gets switched 'OFF' automaticallywhen the engine gets over heated. The A.C. is automaticallyswitched ON' when the engine cools down.

Note : If your car has been left in the sun with the windowsclosed, to quicker cooling open the windows briefly whileyou operate the air conditioner with the air circulationswitch in fresh air mode and the fan at a higher speed.



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A.C. controls

Fresh Air/Recirculation B C

Ventilation controls on Standard model

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Maximum Cooling Effect :Switch 'ON' the A.C. and keep the blower at maximum speed. Keep airdirection in face mode. All vents should be opened completely. Keepthe air circulation switch in the recirculation mode and temperaturecontrol switch in the maximum cooling position.

Front Windshield Demister / Defrost :

First start the engine and accelerate to warm up. Select defrost/demistmode on air flow direction control. Then set the blower to maximumspeed. These settings direct all air flow to the base of the frontwindshield and towards front door glasses. The air clears the frost fromthe windshield and door glasses.

Ventilator :

The air flow can be adjusted continuously with the rotary control knobat the vents on the dash board. The air vents can be adjusted upwardand downward. Provision for fresh air is also available.

Note : Refrigerant charged in the air conditioning circuit has beenidentified on the label over front body member. Use only refrigerant

as given in the label for topping up or recharge, i.e. do not chargeR12 (CFC) in the vehicle earlier charged with R134a (Non CFC) orvice versa.


Front Windscreen Demisting

Close

Open

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Door mirrors : Driver side onlyThe rear view mirror is fitted on the door from the outside and can beadjusted by the lever provided inside the door on some types.

Inner Rear View Mirror :

A mirror has been fitted inside the cab.

Sunvisors :

Two adjustable sunvisors are provided inside the cab above thewindshield to prevent sun glare.

Lower the sunvisors to protect the eyes from bright sunlight. Thesunvisor also moves sideways towards the door.

A vanity mirror has been provided on the back of the co-driver'ssunvisor.

BEFORE DRIVING Interiors and Accessories

Vanity Mirror

INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR

When not in use keep the sunvisors in their original positionotherwise they may block the driver's vision.

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Window Winding :

Manually Operated Window Winding :

Window winding in the standard version is manually operated. Rotatethe handle on the door pad to raise or lower the window glass.

Window Winding Handle

When not in use keep the sunvisors in their original positionotherwise they may block the driver's vision.

Glove Box :

The glove box is located on the dash board in front of the co-driver'sseat. The glove box can be locked with the ignit ion key.

Cup holders are provided on the inner face of glove box flap.


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Ash Tray :

Front ash tray is provided on the console for the occupants of the frontseats.

To open the front ash tray pull it out by sliding.

Do not forget to extinguish the cigarette butts, before puttingthem in the ash tray.Do not put paper or other flammable material in the ash trays.

Digital Clock : (If fitted)

A digital clock is provided in the middle of the dash board. It displaysthe time when the steering lock cum ignition switch is in 'IGN'position.

Three push knobs 'H', 'M' and 'Z' are provided for setting the time andfor resetting the display to zero - 'H' for hours setting, 'M' for minutesetting and for setting minutes to zero.

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Roof Mounted Interior Light & Reading Lamps :

Interior roof lighting and reading lamps with inbuilt switches areprovided on the roof near the rear view mirror.

The switch for the reading lamps, has 3 positions -

LEFT SIDE OFF RIGHT SIDE

READING LAMP READING LAMP

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Front Seats and Seat Adjustments :

Front Seats : Both driver and co-driver seats are of bucket type toprovide maximum riding comfort.

Moving the seats forward and backward :

To adjust the seat position, lift the lever under the seat cushion front,

then move the seat to the desired position and release the lever.Make sure the seat is locked in position.

Adjusting the angle of the seat back :

To adjust the angle of the seat back, a rotatory knob has been provided

on the sides of the front seats. By turning the knob clockwise oranticlockwise, you can adjust the angle of the backrest.

Do not adjust the seat when the car is in motion.

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Head-rest : (Adjustable on the front & fixed on the rear seat)

Head-rests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in caseof accidents. For best protection, adjust the top of the headrest, sothat it is in level with one's ears. To adjust the head-rest pull /push it tothe desired position until it clicks. The head-rest can be adjusted up to64 mm in steps of 16 mm.

If headrest is required to be removed (for cleaning fabric etc.) pull theheadrest fully up, then push notch button with a thin punch whilepulling the headrest up. To install proceed in reverse.

Avoid driving the car with the head-rest removed as it is asafety item. Do not attempt to adjust the head-rest while

driving the car.

Rear Seat : (Split 60 : 40)A cushion bench 60 : 40 split seat has been provided for the rearpassengers. Any one of the split seat back can be folded by releasingthe latch, on both the 'C' pillars simultaneously. For making moreluggage space, the folded rear seat can be somersaulted further. Beforesummersaulting ensure that the front seats are at 3/4 the full traveltowards rear.For fixing the seat back upright , just push back the seat in position. Itwill get locked by itself.

Seat Release Latch on 'C' pillar

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SOMERSAULT POSITION

Lugguage space before summersaultoperation

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Seat Belt

Seat belts have been provided on the front seats (with micro swtichon driver's side for the deluxe model)

Always wear seat belts, while driving.

Seat belt adjustment :

1. Pull the tongue across your body and insert it into the buckle.2. Check and ensure that the belt is not twisted.3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your

hip bone.4. Pull up the shoulder part of the belt to remove the slack.5. Make sure that the belt goes over your collar bone and across the

chest.6. To unlatch the belt, press the red button on the buckle. Guide the

belt to the pillar as it retracts.7. Each belt should be used by one occupant only (such as front LH/

RH, Rear outboard passenger LH/RH & Rear lap belt-location as persketch). The belt must not be put round a child, seated onpassenger's lap.

8. When the belt has been use in a serious accident or shows signs ofsevere fraying or of having been cut, replace the belt kit.

9. The belt must not be altered or modified during use.Rear seat seat-belts arrangement

viewed from rear

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CHECK LIST STARTING & STOPPING PREPARING TO DRIVE FUEL ECONOMY DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS

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Check Adjust Ensure1. Tyre pressure 1. Front seat 1. Bonnet is fully closed

2. Coolant level 2. Rear view mirrors 2. All doors are properly closed

3. Engine oil level 3. Seat belts are fastened

4. Brake fluid level 4. All switches & lamps are5. Water in windshield washer reservoir working

6. Battery electrolyte level 5. Gear shift lever is

7. Fuel level in neutral position

6. Parking brake is released

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Fuel Level :

Check fuel level on the gauge in the instrument panel. If the pointer isin the red zone, please ensure fuel filling at the earliest. Avoid drivingwith fuel at minimum level.

Engine Oil Level :

1. Open the bonnet. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a cleancloth or a paper napkin.2. Insert it again to its original position.3. Pull out the dipstick again and observe the oil level on the dipstick.4. Top up oil if the oil level is below the mid point of min. and max.

marks.

Note : Oil level should not exceed the max. mark. Always check theoil level when the car is on level ground and the engine cold.

Check the engine oil level if low oil pressure warning comes'ON' while driving.

Dip Stick (Petrol Engine) Dip Stick (Diesel Engine)

On Standard version On Indica CNG

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Engine Coolant Level :

The coolant level is visible through the translucent reservoir. It shouldbe between max. & min. marks. If it seems less, add coolant into theauxiliary tank upto the max. mark. Put the cap back properly.

Never remove the filler cap when the engine is hot. Useantifreezing agent and soft water in the ratio 50:50.

In case of an emergency, normal water can be used, but the systemshould be flushed & filled with proper coolant mixture at the earliest.

Brake Fluid Level :

The level of the brake fluid must be between the min. & max. marks onthe side of the brake fluid container. If the level falls below the min.mark, add recommended brake fluid. (Refer chapter - Fuels, coolants &lubricants)In case of spongy or hard pedal or low brake efficiency, please contactthe nearest Authorised Service outlet.

1. Do not allow brake fluid to make contact with the skin oreyes.

2. Do not allow brake fluid to splash or spill on the paintsurface as it will damage the paint. In case of spillage, wipeit off immediately.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine : Apply the parking brake fully. Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral position.

INDICAB CNG - PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHILE STARTING

1. Check whether the change over switch is in petrol or gas mode.The mode of operation is indicated on the dashboard instrumentcluster. During first start in the day, the petrol mode start isrecommended.

2. To start the vehicle in CNG mode, ensure whether the previousstop was in petrol or gas mode. If the previous stop of the vehiclewas in petrol mode, then use up the remaining fuel by bringingthe switch to neutral position. Switch on to CNG mode when enginestarves for fuel. The approximate time required is about 30 sec. Ifthe previous stop was in CNG mode then the vehicle can be directlystarted in gas mode. This is required to ensure that there is no mixof gas and petrol in engine which will result in misfire.

3. The above mentioned point has to be ensured during the runningof the vehicle.

4. While starting in CNG mode, the vehicle should be cranked onlyafter the Green LED light on the change over switch (Petrol to gasmode switch) goes off. The approximate time taken for the light togo off is 2-5 Sec.

Applied

Released

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COLD STARTING OF ENGINE IN CNG MODE

1. Ensure that Selector Switch is in Gas Mode.2. Pull the choke lever to its extreme position.3. Put ON the ignition.4. Wait for bottom green LED to turn OFF. This will ensure that priming

time is over.

5. Do not press the accelerator. Crank the engine.6. If the engine does not start in first 5 seconds, do not crank further.

Shut off the ignit ion and repeat the procedure from step no.3.7. After the engine starts, keep the choke for 1 min. & allow the engine

to idle at higher idle rpm during this period. Then release the choke.

RUNNING INSTRUCTION

It is recommended to return to petrol/gasoline operation once a weekor 1000 to 1500 kms running of vehicle and drive 20-30 kms in petrolmode to ensure proper operation in petrol and vehicle performance.



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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - CNG

1. In case of leakage in fuel system, vehicle shall not be parked within10 meters of any source of ignit ion or fire.

2. In case of leakage, immediately switch over to petrol and close thecylinder valve placed on the cylinders.

3. In case of repair, replacement or retightening of gas pipe joints,first close both the cylinder valves.

4. At least once in a week at the time of parking the vehicle at night,the gas pressure to be checked (in pressure gauge provided near

to refilling valve) and before starting next day, again the gaspressure should be checked to ensure that there is no drop inpressure. If so, please shut off the valve on cylinder and contactany of TATA MOTORS Dealer/Authorised Service Centre fornecessary checkup.

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Starting Diesel Engine :

Insert the key into the switch and turn it to 'IGN' position. The glow plug indicator light on the instrument panel will

glow. Wait till the glow plug indicator light goes off. Press the clutch pedal fully and crank the engine. If the

engine does not start, turn the key to 'OFF' position & tryagain after 30 sec.

Stopping the Engine : Let the car come to a stop and engine to idle. Turn the key to 'OFF' position.

Parking : Park the car in a safe place. Switch on the indicator signal

before turning to park. Apply the parking brake. Ensure that all window glasses are closed and all lamps are

turned 'OFF'. At night, put on the parking lights if required. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Place wheel chokes at the wheels if parked on a slope.

Do not leave the key inside the car.Do not leave children unsupervised in the car.

When parking on level ground, place the gear lever inthe 'Neutral' position. When parking on a downhillgradiant, place the gear lever in 'Reverse' position.When parking on uphill gradiant, place the gear leverin the '1st' position


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Gear Shifting :

All forward gears being synchronised, provide for easy and effort lessgear shifting. Always remember to press the clutch pedal fully whileshift ing the gears and also to release the clutch pedal gently.

Avoid sudden clutching i.e. abrupt release of depressed clutch pedal.

Do not shift into reverse gear when the car is moving forward or whenthe engine is not at idling r.p.m. A 5 second pause after declutchingwill ensure smooth engagement of the reverse gear. Change gears atappropriate gear change speeds.

Note : There is an interlock provided between fifth and reverse gear

to prevent accidental shift from 5th gear to reverse gear. (Shiftingfrom reverse gear to 5th gear is possible)

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Speed (kmph) Speed (kmph)Upshift Downshift

1st to 2nd - 20 2nd to 1st - 202nd to 3rd - 40 3rd to 2nd - 40

3rd to 4th - 60 4th to 3rd - 604th to 5th - 80 5th to 4th - 75

Appropriate gear change speeds for

good pick-up : Petrol

Gear Shifting

Appropriate gear change speeds forgood pick-up : Diesel

Speed (kmph) Speed (kmph)Upshift Downshift

1st to 2nd - 30 2nd to 1st - 202nd to 3rd - 50 3rd to 2nd - 353rd to 4th - 75 4th to 3rd - 504th to 5th - 105 5th to 4th - 75

Recommended maximum speed, during normal operation.

Gear Speed (kmph)

1 352 653 954 130

5 Diesel - 140 kmph Petrol - 140 kmph CNG - 130 kmph

Roof load capacity - Not more than 50 kg. (if fitted)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY :

Your car's fuel economy is mainly dependent on your style ofdriving.To operate your car as economically as possible, use thefollowing driving suggestions.

Avoid Excessive Idling :

Stop the engine and start it again, if you have to wait for morethan a minute while you are stopped.

Avoid fast starts & unnecessary stops :

Start off slowly from traffic lights or stop signs to preventincreased fuel consumption and shortening of engine life.Avoid unnecessary deceleration (stopping or slowing down)and then acceleration which uses more fuel.

Always maintain clean air-cleaner :

The amount of air supplied will reduce due to clogged air-cleaner, resulting in waste of fuel due to incompletecombustion.Avoid incorrect tyre pressures :

Under-inflated tyres result in increased running resistance ofthe tyres, leading to wastage of fuel.

Always have the engine tuned correctly throughrecommended maintenance at an Authorised Serviceoutlet.

Use of Choke : (Only in Petrol car)

Always use the choke while starting the vehicle for the firsttime i.e. when the engine is cold. Non-usage of choke will resultin repeated cranking and abortive starting, leading tounnecessary fuel wastage. Do not accelerate.

Proper Driving Practices :

Keep a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid braking

suddenly.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. It does not allow fullengine power to be transmitted to the vehicle and reducesclutch life.

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Fuel economy speeds :

Diesel Petrol CNGGear Speed Speed (kmph) Speed

(kmph) (kmph) (kmph)

1st 15 10 15

2nd 25 20 253rd 40 30 404th 60 40 605th 65 50 65

Carburettor (For Petrol and CNG car only)

The carburettor has been designed to meet variousload and speed conditions of the engine and doesn'trequire any regular maintenance. Carburettorsshould be serviced by authorised service personnelonly, if required.

TIPS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE :

Basically, the fuel system of the vehicle consists of the followingmain components :

1. Fuel tank 2. Fuel Filter 3. Fuel Pump 4. Carburettor and5. Air cleaner.

The following instructions are to be followed for reducingproblems related to the fuel system.

a) Avoid keeping the fuel tank empty and preferably keep ittopped up as frequently as possible.

b) Replace clogged fuel filters to prevent inconsistent fueldelivery from the fuel pump.

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Driving Through Water :

Never venture to drive through water when it flows abovethe stone guard or above the tyre centre line.

The engine may get seriously damaged if attempts are madeto cross through deep water.

If at all the situation demands that you have to drive through

water even at great risk then, Keep the engine in fast idling and 'crawl' in low gear. After driving through water apply the brakes several t imes

to dry liners and to regain original braking.

Check the engine and transaxle for any water ingress.

Do not attempt to start the engine if the car gets floodeddue to water.

Tow the car to a safe place. Take the car to the nearest Authorised Service outlet to

check for entry of water in the engine.

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Driving on a Rainy Day :

Check wiper blades for proper functioning. Check brakes, steering and windows. Check tyres for wear and tyre pressure. Worn out tyres are

unsafe on wet roads. Avoid harsh braking and sharp turns. It may cause loss of

steering control and lead to the car skidding. For slowing down, shift to lower gears and apply brakes

gently. Keep lights on if visibility is poor. Use heater and demister if required to clear off mist on the

windshield.

Night Driving :

Dip the head lamp for oncoming traffic during night driving. Maintain a speed such that you can stop within illuminated

distance of the head lamps. Use head lamp main/dip beam to alert other users on turns/

cross roads, etc. Use side indicators to indicate lane change or turning. Put on the hazard warning switch in case of hazardous

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Towing the Vehicle :

For towing a car, the best way is to use a wrecker. Alternatively use a rigid tow bar. Avoid using a flexible cable or rope as your car may crash

into the car towing your car when it stops suddenly.

Switch ON the hazard warning signals of both the cars towarn other road users.

Limit the speed to 20-30 kmph. In case of brake failure, use the parking brake to control the

car.

Boltable Tow hook front Towing hook rear

STARTING & DRIVING Driving Tata Indica Diesel / Petrol Cars

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DIESEL & PETROL ENGINE :

The combustion systems of the petrol engine & diesel engineare totally different. While the former makes use of the sparkignition, the latter uses compression ignition type. Due to thedifference in compression ratios, cylinder pressure and combustioncycle the performance characteristics of both the engines differgreatly, even if the final power out put is the same.

Therefore, if the diesel car is driven in the same fashion as thepetrol car the response of the car will be entirely different forequal capacity engines.

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ENGINE PERFORMANCE

CHARACTERISTICS :

0

20

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60

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0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Power(P)Power(D)

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Torque(P)

Torque(D)

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Engine (RPM)

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It can be observed from the characteristic performance

curves of petrol and diesel engines that..........The low end torque of the diesel engine is less as compared to petrol engine, at same engine speed.

The maximum torque of the petrol engine is at higher engine rpm than of the diesel engine.

The response of the diesel engine to acceleration and deceleration will always be slightly sluggish than the petrol engine due to Component Inertia and the combustion process.

Therefore while driving a diesel car ensure that............

While releasing the clutch pedal for marching from stop position give little more acceleration than the petrol engine.

To avoid deceleration jerk, synchronise the clutch release with engine speed.

While shifting to higher gear, accelerate the engine to higher

rpm (3000 to 3500) than max. torque rpm (2500) to avoid the jerk or stalling.

Shift to the lower gear as soon as engine rpm drops to

(2000 to 2200) rpm which is less than max. torque rpm

(2500)Apart from the above practice, following are a few goodhabits......

Always start the car from halt, in the first gear.

Switch off the AC and all other accessories while start ing from

rest.Do not ride the clutch or drive with half clutch, instead use parking brake, if required on gradient.

Have engine properly tuned, particularly for antistall setting.

Maintain the engine and fuel system properly.

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Side indicators / Hazard warning when subjected to extremeconditions

STARTING & DRIVING Driving Safety

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Side indicators / Hazard warning

Ensure that all side indicators/hazardwarning lights are always in workingcondition and they are used whenrequired.

Horn

Ensure the horn is working properly.Horn provides safety to other road usersby alerting your presence.

BrakesEnsure brakes are in working condition.Check brake fluid level in reservoir. Donot drive the car when brake warninglamp is 'ON'.

Tyres

Check the condition of tyres for anyabnormalities. Maintain correct tyrepressure, it is very important particularly

when subjected to extreme conditions,

such as high speed, high load and highoutside temperature. Do not use wornor bald tyres on the front wheels.

First Aid Kit :

First aid kit is provided in your car. Thisis for use in case of minor injuries. It isto be regularly checked for anydisintegration and should be updatedregularly.

Advance Warning Triangle :

There is an advance warning triangleprovided along with your vehicle. In case

there is a breakdown and the vehicle is

parked at the side of road, then thetriangle is to be kept as per instructionsgiven below :

Remove advance warning t riangle fromcase and assemble.

Place the triangle on the road behindthe vehicle when it stranded on the road.The triangle must be at least 50 metersbehind the vehicle in the same lane oftraffic.

Increase the distance to 150 meters ona highway or if a bad/hill top obscuresthe view.


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MAINTENANCE POINTS Engine Compartment

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Auxiliary Tank Brake Fluid Container EGR Valve (if fitted) Fuse Box & Relay

Engine Oil FillingCap

Battery

Air Filter

Electro-PneumaticSwitch

(if fitted)

Dip Stick

Power SteeringFluid Container

(if fitted)

WindshieldWasher Filling

Cap

475 IDI Diesel Engine

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1. Carburet tor2. Gas mixer

3. Air filter

4. Low pressure line5. Stepper motor

6. Pressure regulator

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The air filter element should be periodically cleaned. Replace the airfilter element with a new one, if necessary.Always use a genuine air filter element.The air filter is located on the LH side of the engine compartment.

Replacement of Air Filter Element :

a) Remove the cover of the air filter, by loosening the clips.b) Remove the air filter element.

c) Clean it gently by tapping. Clean air filter cover and air ducting.

d) Check the element for puncture or pin holes by holding againsta bright light source.

e) If found to be OK, reinstall the filter element. Fit the cover and plugon the clips.

a) When a car is driven under dusty conditions, frequentreplacement of the air-cleaner element is necessitated.

b) Clogged air-cleaners lead to greater intake resistance andresult in increased fuel consumption. Using low pressurecompressed air, blow off dust on the air cleaner element. Ifthe air cleaner element appears to be choked, replace itwith a new one.

Air Filter (Petrol - CNG car)

Air Filter (Diesel car)

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM :

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If engine overheating occurs, there could be a fault in the coolingsystem which may be due to :

1. Insufficient coolant in the cooling system or dirt/scales havingaccumulated inside the cooling water passages especially in theradiator core.

2. Choking or damage of radiator passages.3. Defective thermostat.4. Non operation of electrically operated fan. (40 Amp. fuse blown)5. Coolant leakage.6. Auxiliary tank cap not sealing properly.

7. A.C. condenser fan (if installed) not working.8. Excessive refrigerant charging in the A.C. system (if installed).9. Improper bleeding of the cooling system.10.Coolant may not be in the right proportion with water.

Prevention of Rust Formation :

To prevent rust formation, the coolant in the radiator should be in thespecified ratio of recommended antifreeze and soft water. i.e. 50:50.

This is sufficient to operate the car upto -40 0C.

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(For filling or reconditioning after complete draining)a) Fill coolant from the auxiliary tank (Branded premixed engine

coolant) after ensuring all hoses are secured and leak proof.

b) During filling, keep the bleeding screw on the hose from cylinderhead to radiator loose.

c) During coolant filling ensure that the air in the system is removedfrom this bleeding screw and only then tighten the screw, using ascrew driver.

d) Start the engine and slowly raise the engine speed and wait forthe temperature to reach 85 oC-90 oC to allow the thermostat to open

up. Engine running at idling speed, open the bleeding screw whichis fitted on the hose between the cylinder head and radiator, byusing a screwdriver to allow any trapped air in the system to escape.Tighten the bleeding screw and top up with coolant to max. level.

Bleeding Screw

Radiator

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The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolantat specified intervals.

1. Touch the engine and radiator only after ensuring that they are cold.

2. Remove the auxiliary tank cap.

3. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator.

4. Remove the auxiliary tank from its holder, drain the coolant and refit it.

5. Flush the radiator by using reverse flow i.e. radiator drain plug to auxiliary tankwith clean water and close the drain plugs.

6. Pour the coolant (i.e. soft water blended with the recommended quantity of

anti freeze in proport ion of 50:50) into the radiator until it is full.7. Fill the auxiliary tank upto the 'MAX' mark and fit the cap.

8. Ensure that there is no leakage in the system.

9. Bleed the system as per procedure given in this book.

Changing of Engine Oil and Oil Filter :

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Change the oil and oil filter cartridge at specified intervals (Engine oiland oil filter cartridge may be changed earlier if the car is operating insandy/dusty conditions). Changing of oil and oil filter requires accessfrom underneath the body. The car should be raised on a hoist at aservice station or should be parked on a service pit.

1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Thenshut it off.

2. Open the bonnet and remove the engine oil filler cap. Remove thedrain plug of the oil sump from the bottom of the engine. Drainthe oil into an appropriate container. Take proper care as the engineoil will be hot.

3. Remove the oil filter with the help of a special wrench. Destroy thefilter to avoid reusage of the same.

4. Smear a lit tle fresh engine oil on the rubber gasket of the newengine oil filter. Hand tighten the engine oil filter and give a furtherthree fourth turn with the special tool.

Do not over tighten engine oil filter as this may damage oilfilter and oil may leak out.

5. Before filling in fresh oil in the engine, clean the drain plug andthreads on the sump. Apply Maxifix sealant on the threads.

6. Refit the drain plug using a new sealing washer.

Tighten the drain plug to 3.5 mkg. torque.

Drain Plug

Oil Filter

PETROL ENGINE

Oil Filler Cap

Dip Stick

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and secure the oil filler cap in its place.8. Start the engine and run for a few minutes. Do not heat up the

engine. The engine oil pressure lamp should go OFF. after startingthe engine.

9. Check for engine oil leakages, rectify if any.

10.Stop the engine and recheck the engine oil level after a few minutes.If necessary add oil to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.

Note : Use of reclaimed oil is not recommended.

Oil Filter

Dip Stick

DIESEL ENGINE

Oil Filler Cap

Drain Plug

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Belt Tension : 34 5 6

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Check the condition of belts on the engine. Examine the edges of thebelt for cracks or fraying.

Check the tension of the belt by pushing on it with your thumb midwaybetween the pulleys for the alternator belt and A.C. compressor belt.

If the belt tension is not proper i.e. it gets deflected more than specified,get it attended to at the nearest Authorised Service outlet.

Belt tension adjustment :

a. Loosen bottom mounting bolt of the alternator.b. Loosen bolt holding upper mounting of alternator to the clamping

piece.c. Loosen the lock nut.d. Adjust belt tension by turning the adjusting nut i.e. by turning

the alternator away from the engine.e. Tighten lock nut and the bolt holding the clamping piece to

alternator.f. Tighten bottom mounting bolt.g. Recheck belt tension.

Engine with A.C. and Alternator

A.C. Compressor

Tensioner

8-9mm

Engine with Alternator

1 0 -1 1 m m

1. Alternator mounting bottom bolt2. Alternator mounting upper bolt3. Clamping piece4. Clamping bolt5. Adjusting nut6. Lock nut

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Schematic belt drive arrangement

AlternatorCrankshaftPulley

Fuel System Maintenance : (Diesel engine)

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The fuel filters are located behind the radiator.For draining the fuel filters, place the car on a pit or two pole hoists,loosen drain plugs by 1-2 turn and drain out water and other sedimentsat specified intervals or earlier depending on operating conditions toensure that no water is allowed to enter the fuel system.

Changing Fuel Filter Element : (Diesel engine)Unscrew the drain plug and drain the fuel from the fuel filter bowls.Remove the fuel filter with top cover from the mounting bracket.Unscrew the fuel filter bowl mounting bolt and remove the bowl withelement.Clean the bowl and replace the fuel tank side filter element at specified

intervals and FIP side filter element after every 20,000 km.Changing Fuel Filter Element : (Petrol engine)The fuel filter is transparent and located near the fuel tank (under thebody). Inspect and replace the fuel filter at specified intervals.Replace the fuel filter if dirt is observed in it.

The fuel filter should be replaced at any Authorised Serviceoutlet as the fuel system is under pressure and petrol can spurtout from fuel line connections.

On Diesel Car

Transaxle Oil :

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Checking of Oil Level :

1. Clean the oil level plug and the surrounding area.

2. Remove the oil level plug and check whether oil is dripping out.The oil level must not be below the filler plug.

Add oil to bring it to the required level.3. Tighten the oil level plug to 3 - 4 mkg. torque.

Changing Oil in Transaxle :

1. Let the engine idle for about 5 min. in neutral gear, so that theTransaxle is warmed up.

2. Clean the oil level plug, drain plug and surrounding area.

3. Place a container under the transaxle to collect the oil.

4. Remove the oil level plug.

5. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out fully.

6. Refit the drain plug with a new sealing washer. Tighten the oil drainplug and fill new recommended oil through the oil level plug.Tighten both the oil drain plug and oil level plug (with new sealingwasher) to 3 - 4 mkg. torque.

Oil Filler / Level Plug

Drain Plug

Reverse LightSwitch

FUEL FILLING CAP :

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The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear side of the car. The fuel fillerlid can be unlocked by pulling the opening lever located on the out-board side of the driver's seat and locked by simply closing the lid.

Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel may be underpressure & may spray out , causing injury if the cap is opened

suddenly.

The fuel cap for the petrol version is of the non vented typewhile in the diesel version it is vented. They should not beinterchanged during replacement.

To remove the fuel filler cap turn the cap anti-clockwise. Turn thecap slowly to allow any residual pressure to escape. To install turn the cap clockwise till a click sound is heard.

For car with petrol engine :

Petrol is extremely flammable. Do not smoke when refuelling and makesure there are no open flames or sparks nearby.If you need to replace the fuel cap, use only a cap specified for yourcar. Using an improper fuel cap can cause a serious malfunctioning ofthe fuel system. You can get the correct replacement from anAuthorised Service outlet.

StickerDIESEL ONLY - On Diesel VersionPETROL ONLY - On Petrol VersionUNLEADED PETROL ONLY - For Petrol versionwith catalytic converter

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Pressure reducing valves are provided on both circuits for the rear

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Rear wheel

Front wheelBleeding Nipple

brakes to avoid locking of wheels & skidding of the car.NOTE : Vacuum Assistance : The hydraulic brake system of your car isassisted by a vacuum booster which reduced the effort of driver duringbraking. In the unlikely event of disruption in supply of vacuum to thebooster (e.g. stoppage of engine, or failure of vacuum hose) thisassistance will still be available but only for one or two brake

applications to bring the vehicle to a stop. Beyond this, vacuumassistance will not be felt by the driver and brakes will appear to behard/ineffective. In order to stop the vehicle effectively the driver willhave to apply a much higher force on the brake pedal (roughly 5 timesthe normal effort)

Never drive the vehicle in engine switched "OFF" condition.

BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE SYSTEM :

1. Clean all dirt from around reservoir filler cap.2. Fill reservoir with fresh brake fluid to lower edge of filler neck.

3. Attach bleed tube to left front caliper bleed screw and dip the otherend in jar of fresh brake fluid.

4. Start engine and open the bleed screw by 1/2 to 3/4 of turn.

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Brake and clutch pedal adjustment :

1 Ensure that clutch pedal height is the same as the brake pedal

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1. Ensure that clutch pedal height is the same as the brake pedalheight.

2. Connect the front end of the clutch cable to the clutch release leverand adjust the cable by setting the nut by hand so as to get clutchpedal height same as brake pedal height, and cable is tight.

3. Due to wear of the clutch disc, the pedal lever will lift up. Readjustthe pedal height again, using clutch cable.

Note : Brake pedal height adjustment is required only in case ofcomponent removal, etc. Adjustment is not required during normalmaintenance.

4. Adjust brake light switch, gap of 3 mm to be maintained as shownin the fig. after loosening the lock nut on the switch. Tighten thenut after adjustment. This should be done with brake pedal incomplete released condition.

Do not apply t ightening force over the switch body/terminalblock as it may damage the switch. Electrical supply for brakelights is 'ON' without ignition switch. Under normal conditionthe switch shall be 'OFF' and the lights are not glowing.Any improper adjustment may result in either brake grabbingunneccessarily or spongy brakes.

Clutch Adjustment Nut

Brake Light SwitchLock Nut

3 mm

MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE Brakes & Battery

Brake Fluid :

Check the level of brake fluid in the brakefluid container

The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte) which

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Check the level of brake fluid in the brake fluid container.It should be between the Min. and Max. marks.If not, then add brake fluid. Clean the area surrounding thecap before opening the cap. Always use fresh brake fluid andtighten the cap fully, otherwise moisture from the atmospherewill be absorbed by the brake fluid, making it unserviceable.In case of spongy or hard pedal or low brake efficiency, pleasecontact the nearest Authorised Service outlet and get thedefect rectified.BATTERY :Check the battery for proper electrolyte level and corrosion

on the terminals.During normal operation the battery generates gaswhich is explosive in nature, a spark or open flamecan cause the battery to explode causing very seriousinjuries.Keep all sparks & open flames and smoking materials

away from the battery.Getting electrolyte in your eyes or on the skin cancause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and aface shield or have a skilled technician to do thebattery maintenance.

is poisonous and highly corrosive in nature.1. Check the battery for electrolyte level against the marking

on the battery outer case.2. Check the battery terminals for corrosion (a whit e or

yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals witha solution of baking soda. It will bubble up and turn brown.

When this stops wash it off with plain water. Dry off thebattery with a cloth or paper towel.Coat the terminal with petroleum jelly to prevent futurecorrosion.

Use a proper wrench to loosen and remove cables from theterminals. Always disconnect the negative (-ve) cable first

and reconnect it last.Clean the battery terminals with a terminal cleaning tool orwire brush.Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat the terminals withpetroleum jelly.If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnectboth cables to prevent damage to the vehicles electricalsystem.

Note : Charging the battery with the cables connected canseriously damage your vehicle's electrical/electronicequipment.

Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery toa charger.

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Make sure that the battery providing the jump start hasthe same voltage as the battery in your car (12 V). Its

capacity must be approximately the same as the originalb i Th l d i i h

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Swallowing electrolyte can cause fatal injury ifimmediate action is not taken.

Do not reverse the battery connection on the vehicleas it may damage the vehicle electricals.

Note : -ve terminal is connected to the body/cab.

Starting the Engine with Jump Leads :

The engine with a discharged battery may be started bytransferring electrical power from a battery in another car.This may be dangerous as any deviation from the followinginstructions could lead to personal injury resulting from anybattery explosion, as well as damage to the electrical systemsin both cars.

Do not allow battery electrolyte to come in contactwith eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. The fluid

contains sulphuric acid which can cause injury andsevere damage. Wear rubber gloves, to avoid risk ofcontact.

To lessen the risk of injury, wear eye protection whenworking near any battery.

capacity must be approximately the same as the originalbattery capacity. The voltage and capacity are given on thebatteries.

Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the car. Switch off all unnecessary electrical loads. Do not lean over the battery during jump starting. Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of

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MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE Catalytic Converter

Catalytic Converter : (if installed)

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y ypollution. The catalytic converter will quickly heat up afterstart ing to ensure that it operates correctly during the warmup phase of the engine. On a car with a catalytic converter,the fuel tank filler neck is of reduced diameter compatiblewith standard unleaded petrol supply nozzle.

Even one time use of leaded petrol may causepermanent damage to the catalytic converter. Henceuse unleaded petrol only.

Care & Maintenance :

Use Unleaded Petrol only, since use of Leaded Petrol willdamage (poison) the Catalytic Converter permanently. Consult an Authorised Service Outlet at the earliest when,

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