Thank you for choosing Mahindra vehicle.
We are privileged to welcome you to the Mahindra family.
Your vehicle represents Robust Quality, Ruggedness, Safety, Precision
Workmanship and Distinctive Styling , which are our
traditional values.
This documents contains important information on vehicle operation,
that will help you make full use of the technical features
available. To exercise better control on road, we suggest you to please take time to read, understand
and familiarise with
vehicle and its features. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
When it comes to service, note that your Mahindra Authorised Dealer
knows your vehicle best, has company trained Technical
Experts, Mahindra Genuine Parts and very much cares about your satisfaction.
We extend our best wishes for safe and pleasurable motoring
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD.
| Important Information – Quick Reference | |
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We
strongly urge that you read the information provided in pages referred
hereunder which will help in road safety and prevent
inconvenience
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Warranty
Coverage.............................................................................................
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Refer WSIG* (P.g. 15)
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Roadside Assistance
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Refer WSIG* (P.g. 11)
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Schedule Service
(Free/Paid).................................................................
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Refer WSIG* (P.g. 24)
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Maintenance Schedule
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Refer WSIG* (P.g. 26)
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Lubricants And
Capacities.............................................................................
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Refer WSIG* (P.g. 30)
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Location Of Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN).................................................
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Refer (P.g. 1-7)
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Location Of Fuse Box And Fuse
Details............................................................
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Refer (P.g. 10-10)
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Changing A Flat
Tyre................................................................
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Refer (P.g. 10-21)
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Understanding The Warning
Lamps..........................................................
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Refer (P.g. 3-38)
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Use Of Seat Belts And Child
Restraint......................................
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Refer (P.g. 2-11)
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Understanding The Airbag
Function.........................................................
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Refer (P.g. 2-30)
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If Your Vehicle Is
Submerged.....................................................
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Refer (P.g. 8-8)
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Driving Through
Water..................................................................................
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Refer (P.g. 8-8)
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Opening And Closing the
Bonnet.........................................
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Refer (P.g. 5-22)
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Location Of Battery And Its
Maintenance.....................................
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Refer (P.g. 11-8, 11-9 & 11-16)
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*Warranty and
Service
Information Guide
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1 GENERAL AND SAFETY PRECAUTION
1.1 Servicing and Summary Data
We suggest that you record the vehicle servicing data in the
Warranty and Service Information Guide for future references
We recommend you always use Mahindra Genuine Parts when performing
repairs on the vehicle.
For all issues concerning the vehicle and for any need of Genuine
spare parts, contact the Mahindra Authorised Dealer
1.2 Safety Symbols
Carefully read, understand and follow the safety symbols/
instructions given in this manual.
Legend of the Symbols
To emphasis the information and procedures regarding safety, use,
maintenance, etc., the following symbols are used throughout
the manual:
DANGER indicates an
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
NOTICE indicates important
information relevant to the vehicle, the vehicle's use or to sections of this manual to which
particular
attention must be paid for optimum use of the vehicle.
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If you see this symbol, it indicates “no,” “ do
not,” “do not do this,” or “never”.
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1.3 General Safety Information and
Instructions
| 1. | First-aid kit is placed in the glove box of the vehicle. Ensure it is not taken out of the vehicle at any point of time. |
| 2. | Please note that throughout this manual, reference is made that “an accident” could occur. An accident could cause you or a bystander to sustain personal injury, or result in property damage. |
| 3. | Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays or wear in the seat belt webbing, or loose buckles, retractors, anchors or other loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. |
| 4. | The lifespan of Mahindra products depends on many factors. Improper use, abuse or harsh use in general may compromise the integrity of the vehicle and significantly reduce its lifespan. The vehicle is also subject to wear over a period of time. Please have your vehicle regularly inspected by a Mahindra Authorised Dealer or a qualified Technician . If the inspection reveals any damage or excessive wear, immediately replace, or have the component serviced. |
| 5. | The vehicle identification plates are the only legal identification reference; hence it is necessary to keep them in good condition. Never modify data on the plates or remove them. It is illegal to remove or alter the numbers in the VIN plate. |
| 6. | Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When the vehicle is fully loaded, drive at a slow speed, especially when turning. Note that the center of gravity of the vehicle changes when the vehicle is fully loaded, and also if luggage is mounted on the roof carrier. |
1.4 To Users of a Mahindra Vehicle
When first driving the vehicle after long periods of non-usage, you
may experience a temporary drive disturbance. This is
a characteristic of the tyres and should be no reason for concern. The condition should correct
itself within 5-15 kilometers.
of driving. If the disturbance persists, have the vehicle checked by an Mahindra Authorised Dealer.
Driving and
Drugs/Medication
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired through the use of
prescription or non-prescription drugs or medication (even
cough syrup). If you are taking any sort of drug or medication, be sure that it will not affect
your driving ability.
Mobile Phones Warning
Use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, handheld devices,
computers, portable radios or other by the driver while
driving is dangerous. In exceptional condition, if use of a mobile phone is necessary despite this
warning, use a handsfree
system to ensure that the hands are free to drive the vehicle. Even handsfree do not ensure
distraction free drive. Please
comply with the legal regulations in your country, concerning the use of communication equipment in
vehicles .
Driving Long Distances
When driving long distances, follow these tips to have a safe
journey:
| • | Take breaks at regular intervals |
| • | Lack of sleep or fatigue will impact your ability to drive safely |
| • | Exercise your eyes by shifting the focus of your eyes to different parts of the road |
| • | Use stimulating beverages such as coffee or tea |
| • | Relax and stay calm |
Running-in
Driving smoothly during first 1,000 kilometers. will help to
prevent abnormal and premature system wear. Proper running-in
will improve the life of drivetrain and vehicle components.
A new engine may consume more oil during the first 1,000
kilometers. of running. This should be considered as a normal part
of break-in and not interpreted as any problem with the engine.
Mahindra Genuine Parts
Mahindra uses high quality parts for building the vehicles. In the
event that any parts need replacement, we recommend that
you use only Mahindra genuine parts.
Non-Mahindra parts may harm vehicle performance and will not be
covered by your Mahindra warranty.
The warranty does not cover problems caused by using non genuine
parts
Mahindra Genuine
Accessories
A wide selection of quality accessories are available through your
Mahindra Authorised Dealer. These accessories have been
specifically engineered to allow you to personalize your vehicle to suit your requirements and
complement its style and aerodynamic
appearance.
Each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets
Mahindra's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Every
Mahindra accessory installed according to the Mahindra installation provisions comes with the
respective accessory warranty.
Consult your Mahindra Authorised Dealer for detailed information
about accessories available for your specific model variant.
For maximum vehicle
performance and safety considerations, always keep the following information in mind:
| • | The company shall not be liable / responsible for any damages / injuries, including consequential damages / injuries, resulting due to fitment of unauthorised aftermarket accessories and / or tapping / cutting wires in the wiring harness When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front and rear axle. Consult Mahindra Authorised Dealer for specific weight information |
| • | Bull bars and nudge guards are not recommended |
| • | Accessories causing any change in vehicle specifications like wheel rims, bull bars, etc., may affect the performance of safety systems |
| • | Mobile communication systems such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters and installed in your vehicle should comply with the local regulations and should be installed only by your Mahindra Authorised Dealer and can potentially affect the vehicle performance. |
Vehicle Safety
When leaving your vehicle unoccupied:
| • | Always remove the ignition key when you park the vehicle |
| • | In case of PKE, please lock and take the key fob with you |
| • | Close all the windows completely and lock all the doors |
| • | Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. If you must leave something in your vehicle, hide them and securely lock all the doors |
When Sleeping in Your
Vehicle
| 1. | Do not sleep in a parked car with closed windows. In particular, if you stay or sleep in the car with the engine running and the air conditioner or heater turned on, you can suffocate to death |
| 2. | Sleeping in a closed space with the engine running puts you at high risk of suffocation from the exhausts |
| 3. | While sleeping, you may accidentally touch the gear shift lever or accelerator and thereby cause an accident |
| 4. | While sleeping in the car with the engine running, you may accidentally step on the accelerator, thereby overheating the engine and exhaust pipe and causing a fire |
Hazardous Materials: Do
not store any flammable items or disposable lighters in the console box or other spaces. In hot
weather, they can explode
and cause a fire.
Fire Extinguisher: For
safety, we strongly recommend that you have fire extinguisher in your vehicle. Keep it ready for
use at any time. Be familiar
with how to use it
When Passing the Intersection
or Railway Crossing
When passing the intersection or railway crossing, stop the vehicle
to check the safety and drive through as fast as you can
while using low speed gear and without shifting the gear. If the engine is turned off in the middle
of the intersection or
railway crossing, get someone to help you and move the car to a safe place quickly.
Do not Switch off the Engine
While Driving
Do not switch off the engine while driving. Otherwise, it makes the
steering wheel heavier, influence the brake performance
and consequently dangerous
System Safety Mode : The
protective measures including illumination of engine warning lamp and reduced engine power are
taken (engine turned off
in extreme case) when there is a critical fault in the system or a malfunction in the major
electrical or fuel system. This
indicates the system entering the safety mode to protect the vehicle’s drive system.
| • | If the safety mode is activated, pull over and stop the vehicle to a safe location immediately and contact your Mahindra dealer. Then drive slowly or have the vehicle towed to a Mahindra Authorised Dealer according to the dealer’s instruction and have your vehicle checked by a Technician |
| • | If you continue to drive in this state, normal driving is not maintained due to the fixed engine rpm and engine can stop. But even more importantly, continued driving with this state may damage the drive system |
Do Not Modify This
Vehicle: If unauthorised modifications are made on the vehicle, the company is not liable
for repairing the modified parts even during
the term of warranty. Other part problems caused by modification are also not covered.
| • | The vehicle you bought is equipped with a large number of precision parts that have passed through countless experiments and tests. |
| • | These parts are deeply and systematically interwoven. Therefore, if any part is modified or altered without authorization, may under perform or cause critical damage to the vehicle and human life |
Protecting Our
Environment: As a responsible citizens, all of us have an important role to play in
protecting our environment. Judicious vehicle usage
and ensuring hazardous waste disposal (including cleaning and lubrication fluids) are important
steps towards this initiative.
Body Repairs: If your
vehicle is in a collision, contact Mahindra Authorised Dealer to ensure that it is repaired with
Mahindra Genuine
Parts. Mahindra has collision repair centers that meet strict requirements for training, equipment,
quality, and customer
satisfaction. Some repair shops and insurance companies might suggest using non-original equipment
to save money. However,
these parts do not meet Mahindra’s high standards for quality, fit and corrosion resistance. In
addition, non-genuine parts
or equipment might lead to damages or failures of the vehicle’s systems.
End of Line Disposal
Composition: Vehicle is made from steel, Aluminum, Lead, Copper,
Wood, other plastics & miscellaneous parts. These materials are reusable
by recycling them through a proper procedure. Some are hazardous to environment and living beings
to be disposed as per local
pollution board regulations.
Disposal: As batteries are made of lead, lithium & Iron
phosphate with solvents as electrolyte which are harmful. They can impact on
environment and are to be disposed as per local pollution board regulations. Certain components of
this vehicle such as seat
belt pre-tensioner, airbag and battery may contain hazardous material. Special handling may be
required for service or vehicle
end-of-life disposal.
Similarly ABS & other plastic panels, materials used are to be
disposed to accredited agencies for recycling.
Most of other materials are reusable, hence components are to be
segregated as per their composition as hazardous and non-hazardous,
disposed to accredited recycling agencies. Hence it is advised to contact Mahindra Authorised
Dealer for further information
1.5 Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identity of your
vehicle. The vehicle identification number is stamped on
the VIN Table riveted on to the bottom of the B-Pillar on the driver side. It is illegal to remove
or alter the VIN
Never modify data on the
plates or remove them. It is illegal to remove or alter the numbers in the VIN plate.
1.7 Chassis Number
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The chassis number is punched on the right side
chassis side member below the front fender. It is also stamped on to the bottom
of the B-Pillar on the driver side
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1.12 AdrenoX Connect
The AdrenoX Connect
mobile app provides an information in your mobile phone about location & status of the
vehicle and allows
to control certain vehicle features in a secured way for both Android and iOS
platform.
Kindly use the AdrenoX Connect mobile app for connected car
related features.
1.12.1 KYC ( Know Your
Customer) Registration
To activate connected
car features including access to AdrenoX Connect mobile app, KYC process must be
completed successfully.
| • | Customer must have valid mobile number, communication address & email ID for KYC registration purpose. |
| • | Preferred mobile number provided during the KYC process will used to login the AdrenoX Connect mobile app. |
| • | After successful KYC registration, customer must download the “AdrenoX Connect” mobile application from Google Play store or iOS app store. |
1.12.2 Login &
Registration
Follow the below steps for Login and Registration:
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| 1. | You can select sign up option from login page which redirects to sign up page |
| 2. | Enter registered Mobile number given for KYC process form for connected services and click on Generate OTP |
| 3. | OTP with a validity will be sent to the same mobile number |
| 4. | If OTP is not received, you can request the OTP again by clicking on "Resend OTP" |
| 5. | After entering valid OTP, click on “Verify My account” |
| 6. | On successful verification you will be notified with a message " Account Verified" |
| 7. | You will be directed to "Terms and Condition" with "I Agree" option on successful authentication |
1.12.3 Forgot/Change Password and
Change Pin
This Feature allows
the existing user to change Password and change PIN.
In case user forgets
the Password and PIN below flow helps to create PIN and password.
Forgot your password
In case you forget
your password:
| • | Tap on the Forgot Password? option available in login page |
| • | In forgot password page, enter the registered mobile number for connected services and click on Generate OTP |
| • | Enter the OTP and click on Next button |
| • | Enter New Password and Confirm Password and tap on Save button |
Change your password
To Change your
password on app if you are already logged in:
| • | Tap on the top Left corner menu icon from home screen |
| • | Click on My Account and select Change Password |
| • | Page will allow to set a new password by entering the existing password |
| • | Fill old password, New password and confirm password fields and tap on save button |
1.12.4 AdrenoX Connect
Features
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FEATURE
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DESCRIPTION
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Alerts
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Over Speed Alert
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Alerts when your car exceeds the set
speed limit. This speed limit value can be set under alert configuration
in mobile application
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High Engine Temperature Alert
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Alerts when Engine temperature beyond
the predefined limit
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Tyre Pressure Alert
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Alerts on excessive/very low and high
tyre pressure and assist with nearby petrol station
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Lamp Status Alert
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Alerts when vehicle park lamp left
in ON condition while locking
the vehicle
Notifies when the vehicle park lamp is
left in ON condition and helps to turn OFF remotely via mobile
application
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Vehicle Start/Stop Alert
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Notifies when normal vehicle start /stop
event is detected
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Door Open Alert
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Notifies when any of the doors open
while vehicle is moving and also when you trigger for door lock and the
door remains open
unintentionally
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Geo-Fence Alert
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Alerts when your vehicle moves out of a
set boundary area
Helps you to create virtual boundary for
any region and will be notified whenever your vehicle moves in or out of
that boundary
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Unauthorised vehicle entry Alert
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Alerts the user when any unauthorized
entry in the vehicle is detected
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Low Fuel Alert
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Identifies low fuel level and notifies
in your mobile application. Helps in assisting you to nearby fuel
station
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Route Deviation Alert
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Alerts the user when the vehicle
deviates from the pre-defined path
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Time Fencing Alert
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Notifies you when any movement of
vehicle is detected during set time period
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Seat Belt Alert
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Notifies you whenever the driver/
co-driver is not wearing the seat belt during vehicle movement in mobile
application
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Driver Drowsiness Alert
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Alerts the user when the driver is
detected to be drowsy while driving
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Insurance expiry Alert
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Suggests in advance to renew the
Insurance as expiry date of Insurance approaches
Notifies you in advance when the
insurance is about to expire
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PUC expiry Alert
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Notifies you in advance when the PUC is
about to expire
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Engine Idle Alert
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Alerts when engine idling is detected
for a set period of time. Time can be configured in mobile application
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Location Based Service
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Live tracking
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GPS based vehicle tracking system for
tracking vehicle’s location anywhere and at any point of time
Helps to provide the real time vehicle
location when vehicle is in movement
Helps in sharing the vehicle location
for a set time to your family and friends
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Save Route / Save Place
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Provision to save a route /place
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Find my car
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Helps to identify the vehicle’s location
and directs you to locate your vehicle
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Share my car location
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Share your car's location with friends
and family
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Push to car
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Allows the user to push routes/location
from the mobile app to the vehicle
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Sync location on SUV
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Provides updates of any upcoming event
by syncing with the calendar
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Ecosense
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Provides the details about the driving
behavior for each trip
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Trip History
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Provides detailed information about the
trips
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Weekly Report
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Provides details about various vehicle
parameters for a defined time period
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Trip Replay
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Provides glimpse of the trip in a form
of a short video
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Pit Stops
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Provides information and navigational
access to nearby restaurant, ATM, Mahindra Dealership and so on
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Read
Vehicle Status
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Check door status
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Allows the user to view the current
status of the vehicle door
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Check tyre pressure
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Allows the user to view the current
status of tyre pressure
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Check lamp status
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Allows the user to view the current
status of vehicle lamps
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Check ODO
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Allows the customer to check the
odometer of the vehicle
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My SUV info
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Essential information about the vehicle
like VIN, Variant and so on
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Check AC Status
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Allows the user to view the current
status of the AC
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Check Distance to empty
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Helps to check distance to empty range
i.e. the distance can be covered with the available fuel
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Seat Belt Status
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Helps the user to check the
Driver/Co-Driver seat belt is buckled or not
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Safety
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E-Call
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In case of accident, Emergency call will
be triggered from vehicle, SMS will be sent to With You Hamesha &
Emergency contacts
along with the current vehicle location.
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SOS Button
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In case of SOS is initiated, SOS call
will be triggered from vehicle, SMS will be sent to With You Hamesha
& Emergency contacts
along with the current vehicle location
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Road Side Assistance
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Allows the user to reach out for help
with Mahindra Roadside Assistance team in case of vehicle breakdown
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Remote Function
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Remote Sunroof control
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Allows the user to remotely control
Sunroof using mobile app
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Remote Start/ Stop
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Allows the user to remotely start or
stop the vehicle using mobile app
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Remote Climate control
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Allows the user to remotely configure
the in- vehicle temperature during remote start using mobile app
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Remote Window Up/Down
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Allows the user to remotely control the
Driver & Co-driver window (with anti-pinch) using mobile app
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Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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Provide access to the vehicle by
remotely locking and unlocking the doors when vehicle is stationary
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Remote Lamp On/Off
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Allows the user to remotely turn on or
off the lamps using mobile app
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Locate my SUV
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Allows the user to remotely locate the
vehicle by turning on the horn and lights
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In-Car Applications
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Horoscope
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Allows the user to view daily fortune as
per his/her zodiac sign.
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Just dial
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Allows the user to search for various
services using the Just Dial app in the infotainment screen
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Zomato
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Allows the user to search for various
restaurants and cuisines using Zomato app in the infotainment screen
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India Today
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Allows the user to browse news using
India Today app in the infotainment screen
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Weather Update
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Allows the user to view weather
information using the Accuweather app in the infotainment screen
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Travel Explorer
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Allows the user to search for amusement
places and more using the Travel Advisor app in the infotainment screen
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What 3 Words
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Allows the user to navigate to any what
3 words address. (See what3words.com for more details)
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Others
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ETA
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Allows the user to know the Estimated
Time of Arrival of your vehicle at your current mobile location.
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In-Home Alexa
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Allows the user to check the vehicle
status and perform remote function using Alexa Home devices (voice
commands)
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Valet Mode
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Allows the user to set the vehicle in a
predefined state when giving the vehicle for valet parking. The default
PIN to access
the Valet mode will be 1234
1. Infotainment will be inaccessible, 2.
Speed limit to 80 kmph & 3. Geofence alert for 5km
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Contact us
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Any Query / Enquiry about the product,
Get info on Mahindra. Send an Inquiry on any car model. Dealers will get
back to the
customer on details
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Smart Home Control
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Allows the user to control the smart
appliances via Geofence of vehicle location
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Log Book - Fuel(Fuel Diary)
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Maintains a systematic log of the all
the fuel filling events and provides a clear representation of the fuel
filled and the
amount spent
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mGreetings
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Greetings to the user on special
occasions
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Do-Not Disturb
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Avoids distraction while driving by not
pushing any AdrenoX Connect app notification when mobile is detected
inside the vehicle
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Journey Planner
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Allows the user to plan a journey by
providing desired location on a specific Date & Time
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Request app Access
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Allows the user to share the vehicle
access to two more users
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My Documents
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Storage and retrieval of documents such
as Driving license, Insurance, PUC, RC
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Profile Manager
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Allows the user to configure the vehicle
settings to maximum of two profiles. Vehicle settings such as climate
settings, Audio
settings, Audio source, Key fob etc.,
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To-do list
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Allows the user to create time
based/location- based events that remind the user at the specified time
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Smart Wearables
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Allows the user to perform all the read
and remote functions through the smart watch (applicable for both
Android and iOS)
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Pick up Reminder
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Allows the user to create an event that
reminds the user at the specified time
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Service Booking
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Allows the user to schedule a service by
directing to the With You Hamesha app
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Personalised Safety Alert
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Alerts the user via a personalised
beloved ones voice prompt when the vehicle crosses the speed limit
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what3words via Alexa Voice
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Allows the user to navigate/find current
location of what3words address via voice. Eg: "Alexa, Ask what3words to
navigate
to decking butter sheets”
Note:
Use Alexa Companion mobile app to enable
location service permission if requested.
Routing via Native navigation
Only English inputs
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1.12.5 Branded Audio (If
equipped)
We all love music which gives emotional experience. The premium
Immersive 3D Sound System, allows to feel like passengers
are right in the middle of favorite concert.
The ultimate audio listening experience comes from core of the
system with perfectly placed 12 speakers
1.12.6 Blue Sense (If
equipped)
The Blue Sense mobile
app provides information from mobile phone allows to control certain vehicle features
in a secured way
for both Android & iOS platform of non - Telematic variant
models.
Kindly refer the
BLUE SENSE mobile app for in car
features.
Bluesense app connects with vehicle Infotainment System to
experience in-car control features.
Connect Android / iOS Mobile device over Bluetooth with
Infotainment System.
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Procedure for
Bluetooth Connection:
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After successful Bluetooth connection with Infotainment follow
below steps to connect Bluesense App.
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Procedure for
Bluesense App Connection:
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Select ”Audio Control” from Bluesense App Home screen to
experience Audio Controls (Source Change, Volume Control, Next,
Prev, Fast Forward & Rewind).
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Below listed Audio Sources supported by Bluesense
App (Based on applicability)
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1.13 Alexa Reference Guide
2 SEATS AND SAFETY
2.1 Seats
Sitting in Correct
Position
Follow the tips below for a comfortable and safe journey:
| • | Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine pressed against the seat back |
| • | The driver and front passenger seat head restraint has 5 positions. Adjust it as close as possible to the above specified position, with the top of the head restraint even with the top of your head |
| • | Maintain sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. Maintain at least a Ten inch (10") distance from the centre of the steering wheel to your chest |
| • | Fasten your seat belt correctly and adjust both the shoulder and lap strap |
| • | The top curve of the steering wheel should align with your chin for ideal road visibility |
| • | Adjust your seat and seat back angle such that your wrists rest on the steering wheel |
| • | Ensure your legs are in bent position while fully depressing the clutch pedal |
The seat should be adjusted while still maintaining control
of the foot pedals (able to fully depress the clutch pedal), steering
wheel (rest the wrists on the steering wheel) and your view of the instrument panel
controls.
Never adjust the driver's seat while the vehicle is in
motion. The seat movement may be more than expectation and cause the
driver to unintentionally operate the accelerator or brake, or turn the steering
wheel, causing loss of control of the vehicle,
an accident or serious personal injury. Adjust the driver's seat only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Never put objects under the seats. They may interfere with
the seat-lock mechanism or unexpectedly activate the seat position
adjusting lever, causing the seat to suddenly move, resulting in loss of control of
the vehicle, an accident or serious personal
injury.
While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the
seat or near the moving parts. This may lead to
injuries.
2.1.1 Front Seat
Front Seat Slide
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Move the seat forward or backward by lifting the
adjustment lever located under the seat front and release once the desired
position is reached.
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While adjusting the seat,
make sure the latch engages fully and the seat is locked firmly in the desired position.
An unlocked
seat may move in a sudden stop or collision, causing injury to the person in that seat.
Push and pull on the seat to be sure
it is locked.
Front Seat Recline
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To adjust the seat back, lift the lever located
on the outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever at the
desired position.
To return the seat back, lift the lever, lean
forward and release the lever.
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The seat belts
provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the occupants are
sitting up straight and well
back in the seats.
If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly
to the abdomen, or the shoulder
strap may contact your neck.
The more the seat
is reclined, the greater the risk of serious injury.
When returning the
rear-reclined seat back to its upright position, make sure you support the seat back
while operating the
lever.
Front Seat Height
Adjustment
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The driver seat height can be raised or lowered
with the help of height adjust handle.
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To RAISE the seat height, operate the seat height adjust handle
in the upward direction. Repeat this till the desired height
is achieved.
To LOWER the seat height, push down the seat height adjust
handle while seated in the driver seat. Repeat this operation until
the desired seat height is reached
Do not adjust the height
of seat while vehicle is in motion.
Driver Seat Lumbar
Adjustment (if equipped)
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The driver seat back features lumbar adjustment.
The lumbar contour of the lumbar support can be adjusted by means of the
adjusting wheel on the outer side of the seat cushion.
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Properly adjusted lumbar support provides adequate back support
essential during long journeys.
Do not use force, rotate
the lumbar adjustment knob beyond the extreme stop positions in either direction.
Power Seat (Driver Side
only) (if equipped)
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The power seat switches are provided on the
driver seat side valance cover. The Power seat provides 6-way electrical
adjustments
for the driver seat.
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It is equipped with electrically-operated power slider, power
recliner and power height adjustment mechanisms. The shape
of the switches guide you to the function it has been assigned.
During vehicle running, Seat movement is not allowed for short
duration considering user safety.
| • | Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stationary, otherwise there is a risk of accident. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake/ clutch pedal can be pressed fully. |
| • | Be cautious when adjusting the seat, you may suffer injuries without paying proper attention while adjusting seat. |
| • | Driver side electric seat can be adjusted in ignition off also, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle, as there is a risk of injury! |
| • | Power seats will be operated even when the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position. However, to prevent battery discharge, we suggest that you adjust your seats when the engine is running |
| • | Do not forcibly operate any power adjustment switch if the seat comes in contact with any other object and cannot be adjusted anymore. |
| • | If the power seats are not operational, the seats should be checked and fixed before driving |
| • | Do not put any luggage/water bottles below driver seat as they can obstruct power seat movement or damage seat mechanism/motor |
| • | Do not remove vehicle battery while seat is in motion |
| • | Do not operate both the switches at a time which may cause malfunctioning. |
2.1.2 Second Row Seats
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Second row seat is of 60:40 split configuration
and also has a foldable armrest.
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Loading luggage on the
seats is dangerous. The luggage can become a projectile that could hit and injure
passengers in a sudden
stop or collision. Luggage should always be kept on the floor.
To avoid serious injury,
do not sit on or place objects on a folded seat back while the vehicle is moving.
Second Row Seat Recline (if
equipped)
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To change the second row seat back angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the recline lever on the side of the seat cushion,
lean back to the desired position and release the recline lever.
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Make sure the recline lever returns to its original position and
the seat back is locked in place by rocking the seat back
forward/ backward.
When returning the
rear-reclined seat back to its upright position, make sure you support the seat back while
operating the
lever.
Second Row Seat Folding
(Third Row Seat Entry/Exit Access)
The second row 40P/Captain seat can be tumbled forward to
provide access to the Third Row Seat.
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Captain seat armrest to
be kept in unfold condition before actuating the lever.
To fold the 2nd row seat,
Please move the Co-driver seat forward and ensure the seat back angle is in normal
position and
proceed for seat fold and tumble operation as given below.
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60/40
Seat
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Captain
Seat
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| • | To tumble the Second Row 40P/Captain seat while sitting on the Third Row seat, pull the lever behind the 40P/Captain backrest. |
| • | In order to use the 2nd Row Seat to load cargo, first tumble the seat as explained above. Then, push the seat downward of the vehicle (>45 kg) until the two latches underneath the seat lock onto the floor. |
| • | To tumble the seat from the back folded (cargo) condition, first make the seat back upright. Then operate the one-touch fold and tumble lever. |
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The seat tumble mechanism
cannot be operated when the seat is in the folded position.
Return the seat back to
its upright position in one continuous motion to securely lock the seat and in turn
avoiding seat
flipping forward suddenly leading to injuries
If this happens, release the seat lock by pulling the lever
and repeat the procedure.
Be cautious when placing
your hands around the seat anchors. You could pinch your hands or fingers between the seat
anchor
and the seat. Hold the edge of the seat when lowering it into place. Never place
your hands between the seat anchor and the seat
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To avoid
Personal injury keep legs away from the seat anchor when relatching the
seat back to the fold position.
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Second Row
Seat Folding (For Luggage)
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The 2nd Row 60P and captain seat back can be
folded to load cargo on top of it. Operate the lever on the side of the seat.
This lever actuates the backrest fold mechanism. Release the lever once the
backrest has folded completely.
To bring the seat back to upright position and
push the seat back until it locks into the desired reclining position.
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Second Row
Armrest (If equipped)
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The Second Row 60P seat features armrest with cup holder.
| • | To open the armrest, simply pull on the tab given at the top of the armrest (as shown). |
| • | When armrest is not required, push back the armrest into the 60P backrest. |
Second Row Captain Seat arm
rest fold and unfold (If equipped)
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While folding the seat back ensure arm rest is
in unfold condition.
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2.1.3 Third Row Seats
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The third row front facing seat can be fold and
tumble to accommodate extra luggage based on customer needs.
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There is a strap on the right side seat cushion
pocket which need to be hooked on to the second row head rest rod to avoid
seat falling back from the tumble condition.
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Remove the hook from 2nd row head rest rod and place it in the
pocket provided on the cushion.
To back fold the seat from the tumble position, Pull the seat
back holding by hand slowly untill it gets locks into the desired
position.
To pull the seat back into desired reclining position.
2.2 Head Restraint
The head restraint comprises the padded portion which contacts your
head and is inserted/locked in receptacles on the top
of the seat back. Vehicle seats are equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable.
The purpose of these head
restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of rear collision.
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Always align top of the head restraint with the top
of your head or as close to it as possible. To raise the head restraint,
pull the restraint up.
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To lower the head
restraint, press the lock knob and push the head restraint down. The head restraint can be
pulled out completely
by depressing the locking button while pulling the restraint out. Align the head restraint
shafts over the holes on the seat
top and push the restraint straight down till you hear the lock click. Keep the seat back
as upright as possible so the headrest
is behind, not beneath, and almost touching your head.
Never drive with the head restraints not properly adjusted, head
restraints removed or inserted in a flipped condition. With
no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a
collision.
Head restraints are provided for the front row and second row
outboard & 3rd row occupants only.
2.3 Seat Belt
2.3.1 General Warnings and
Instructions
At least once each
month, inspect the seat belt webbing for any cuts, tears, or other signs of wear
(such as fraying along
the edges). Also inspect the anchors, retractors, and buckles to be sure they are
tight and operational.
| • | All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belt no matter how short the trip in order to minimize the risk of severe injury in the event of a crash. In an accident, an un-belted passenger becomes a projectile, and can cause serious injury to himself or another passenger. |
| • | In a rollover crash, an un-belted person is significantly more likely prone to Injury than a person wearing a seat belt |
| • | In order to be properly buckled, you must always sit up straight and keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part must be worn low and tight across your hips, just touching the top of your thighs. While fastening the seat belt, the shoulder strap of the seat belt must pass over your chest and top of your shoulder. It must never touch your neck, face, the side of your shoulder, arm, or pass under your arm. The belt must always be flat against your body and not twisted in any way. Nothing, such as an arm rest, a pocketbook, or any external objects should be between you and the seat belt. Improperly worn of a seat belt will reduce the protection in an accident. |
| • | Seat belts should be adjusted as tightly as
possible, consistent with comfort to properly secure the wearer in
the seat.
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| • | The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for adults must be properly used and maintained. |
| • | For usage of adult seat belt to secure children, refer to section of manual for child seat positions and use a child restraint systems |
| • | Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is in motion. Passenger who does not wear the seat belts will be under a high risk of thrown against the vehicle inside hard parts, against other occupants or out of the vehicle during emergency stop or collision. |
| • | Do not use any accessories on seat belts or modify in any way the seat belt system. Devices claiming to improve occupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash |
| • | An accident or emergency stop, can damage your seat belt system, even if the accident is “minor”. Please have your Mahindra Authorised Dealer inspect the seat belt system after an accident |
| • | Please be aware that any unsecured item in your vehicle, such as your pet, unsecured child restraint system, a laptop or mobile phones, can become a projectile in the event of an accident or sudden stop, causing injuries to occupants in the vehicle |
Never use a
damaged seat belt system. A damaged seat belt will not provide protection in an
accident, resulting in serious
injury.
| • | Seat belt systems are prone to abuse. They are not indestructible. They must be handled with care to avoid damage |
| • | Keep the belts clean and dry. Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and webbings are soiled. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners. These chemicals will severely weaken the belts |
| • | Retractors in 3-point type seat belts retract the seat belts when not in use. The inertia lock and coil spring allow the belts to remain comfortable on users during normal driving. During accidents or abrupt stops, inertia locks restrict the sudden forward movement of the wearer |
Prevention of seat belt
Slow retraction:
1. Check if there any twist on in-board or out-board side of
safety belt.
2. Check if dust accumulated on outer parts such as Webbing ,
D-Loop, Tongue stopper and Tongue.
3. Remove the dust from D-Loop, Webbing, Tongue & Tongue
stopper by compressed air or air blower.
4. Use clean and lint free cloth and hand gloves for cleaning
safety belt parts D-Loop, Webbing, Tongue & Tongue stopper.
Do not use any chemicals and cleaning fluids could damage the seat belt assembly.
5. Inspect the Webbing for retraction performance. Safety
belt assembly cleaning required if seat belt retraction becomes
very slow due to dust and soil accumulation on safety belt assembly, then below cleaning
procedure to be followed:
1. Appropriate Procedure of disassembly of all pyrotechnic
devices to be followed for pretensioner seat belt. The Battery
terminal to be removed before disassembly of pretensioner, otherwise there will be error
codes registered in Airbag ECU and
Airbag ECU will show malfunction.
2. Open Pillar trims and take out Seat belt assembly on bench
by carefully disassembly of connector and Lap Pretensioner/
Anchor wire assembly (if equipped). Kindly follow correct safety belt pretensioner handling
procedure in case of pretensioner
safety belts. Use clean and lint free cloth and hand gloves for cleaning safety belt
assembly. Do not use any chemicals and
cleaning fluids could damage the Seat belt webbing and other parts.
3. If seat belt movement is sticky due to dust accumulation.
Then please contact the dealer for help in cleaning.
4. In case of soiling on the belt, use a mild soap solution
consisting of 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 liter of lukewarm
water.
5. Care to be taken to prevent contact of soap water with
Pretensioner .
6. Clean dust accumulated on D-Loop, Webbing and overall
assembly by close inspection of D-Loop and Webbing using lint free
cloth.
7. After cleaning safety belt they should be dried by lint
free dry cloth.
8. After cleaning kindly inspect Webbing movement through
D-Loop slot for any sticky movement of webbing .
9. Assemble the safety belt using correct torque. Re-assemble
all trim parts.
10. Inspect the Webbing for retraction performance.
Seat Belts -
Patients: Persons with serious medical
conditions should also wear a seat belt. Consult your doctor for specific
recommendations before
travel.
Seat Belts - Pregnant
Women: Pregnant women must also wear
seat belts. Consult your doctor for specific recommendations.
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The
lap belt should be worn snugly and as low as possible over the hips.
The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder,
but never across the stomach area.
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When worn properly, the seat belt will protect both the
mother and the foetus in an accident or emergency stop.
A pregnant
woman should never wear the seat belt across the stomach area. This could lead to
serious injuries to the foetus
and/or the pregnant mother.
Never wear
twisted seat belts. Excessive forces will be transferred from the belt to the
wearer, in a collision, resulting
in serious personal injury.
Each seat belt
is meant for use by one person only. Using one seat belt for more than one person
at a time is dangerous. The
seat belt will not be able to absorb the impact forces properly leading to
serious injuries.
Never wear a
belt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap. This could lead to
serious injuries.
Seat Belt Usage is
Necessary to:
| • | Reduce the possibility of being out from your vehicle during an accident. |
| • | Reduce the possibility of injuries to upper body, lower body and legs during an accident |
| • | Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle |
Children who are
too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat and use the
vehicle seat belts.
The lap portion should be snug fastened on the hips and as low as possible and the
shoulder belt should be rout across the
child's shoulder, not across neck or face. If you are unable to position the belt
across the child's shoulder, the child should
be seated in a booster seat. Frequently check the seat belt to be sure it remains
snug and in position. A squirming child
could cause the seat belt to come out of position.
2.3.2 Seat Belt Configuration
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To protect you and your passengers in the event
of an accident, it is highly recommended that the seat belts should be used
by all occupants inside of your vehicle.
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Seat Belt Types with respect
to Location
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Seat
Location
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Seat
Belt Type
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Description
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Driver Seat
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3-Point
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Seat
belt with Emergency Locking Retractor Pretensioner & load
limiter (RPLL), & Anchor Pretensioner
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Co-Driver Seat
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3-Point
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Seat
belt with Emergency Locking Retractor Pretensioner & load limiter
(RPLL) & Anchor Pretensioner
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2nd Row LH (40P)
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3-Point
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Seat
belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
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2nd Row CTR
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2-Point
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Lapbelt
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2nd Row RH (60P)
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3-Point
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Seat
belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
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3rd Row LH
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3-Point
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Seat
belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
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3rd Row RH
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3-Point
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Seat
belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
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Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR): The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) allows the driver seat belt to freely
extend and retract with occupant movement, yet
locks the belt during a sudden stop or upon impact.
Retractor Pretensioner &
load limiter (RPLL): A pretensioner is designed to retract some of the webbing of a
seat belt the instant a collision occurs, tightening the seat
belt to restrain occupants quickly and reducing the amount they are thrown forward in a moderate
or severe frontal crash.
Load limiters help protect occupants from seat belt-inflicted
injury. In the event of a crash, the pretensioner restrains
the occupant until certain amount of force is applied. At this point the load limiter releases
the webbing gradually so as
not to exert too much force on the chest of the occupant.
2.3.3 Seat Belt Pretensioner
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In the event of a crash being detected, the belt
pretensioner locks the seat belt by drawing back the seat belts on the driver’s
and passenger’s torso and pelvis to prevent the driver and passenger being thrown
forward. The seat belt pretensioner combined
with the seat belt and airbag further increases safety.
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This vehicle is provided with a anchor
pretensioner for driver seat (in the sill board area) and is used to help to
protect
occupant in the sever crash events .
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Its activation through Airbag ECU is signalled by
pulling down of the metallic cable and removes slack in in seat belt.
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To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat belt on
shoulder keeping
it firmly close to the chest and bottom part of the seat belt on pelvis.
In case of side impact collisions, front air bags are not
inflated, but seat belt pretensioners located in the same position
with impact direction will be deployed together with side air bag
Deployed seat belt pretensioners cannot be deployed again. Have
the deployed seat belt pretensioners replaced by an Authorised
dealer.
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Operation of
pretensioner
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When a severe frontal impact occurs, seat belt
pretensioners pull back the seat belts immediately to restrain the occupants
to their seats.
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Operation of
load limiter
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After frontal collision, the load limiter
releases the seat belt to prevent the occupant from being injured due to belt
force.
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Fastening the seat
belt: Even if seat belts are not worn, the air bag will deploy in case of impact,
collision triggered. In addition, airbags can
protect occupants when the occupants are wearing their seat belts. Airbags may cause injuries to
occupants if they do not
wear or inappropriately use their seat belts.
| • | Before driving, all occupants should fasten their seat belts. If not, the occupants can seriously be injured in a collision or sudden manoeuvring of the vehicle |
| • | Sometimes you may have to apply strong force to pull the webbing out of the retract |
| • | Each seat belt should be used by only one occupant at a time |
| • | Seat belts and airbag’s can significantly minimise possible injury to occupants. But they cannot perfectly protect occupants from fatal collisions or injury |
| • | Modifications and improper maintenance for the safety systems could cause serious injury. The safety systems including seat belts should be checked and repaired by only a Mahindra Dealer or Mahindra Authorised Service centre |
| • | An infant or small child should always be restrained in an infant or child restraint |
2.3.4 Fastening the Seat Belt
(3-Point type)
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Adjust
the seat as needed, sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten
your seat belt, pull the webbing out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle.
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An audible “click”
would be heard when the tab locks into the buckle. Pull up on the shoulder strap to
tighten the lap belt
across your hips. The seat belt retractor will pull in any slack in the shoulder strap.
A slow and easy motion will allow
the belt to extend and let you move your body around freely.
Periodically check the seat belt as you ride to be sure it remains snug and in position. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock (restrict) if you try to lean forward too quickly.
Periodically check the seat belt as you ride to be sure it remains snug and in position. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock (restrict) if you try to lean forward too quickly.
If the driver or co-driver seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, the seat belt warning lamp illuminates
and chimes beat will turn till seat belt fastened. Refer “Warning Lamps” in the
“Instrument Cluster Features” chapter for
further details.
2.3.5 Fastening the Seat Belt
(2-Point Lap type)
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This seat belt is applicable to the second row middle passenger
seat. Insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps. Position
the lap belt on the hips as low as possible.
The lap belt and shoulder
belt are secured across the pelvis and rib cage, which are better able to withstand crash
forces
than other parts of your body.
Place the shoulder belt
across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
The lap belt rests across
your hips, not your stomach.
“NEVER” put the shoulder belt behind your back or under an
arm.
2.3.6 Seat Belt Release (both
3 Point & 2 Point)
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To release the belt, press the buckle release
button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly,
pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as
it retracts.
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Never insert coins,
clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent from properly latching the tongue and may
cause damage to
the buckle mechanism, thereby making the seat belt ineffective in an accident, resulting
in serious personal injury.
2.3.7 Unlatching of Second Row
Seat Belt
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After unlatching the seatbelt, the occupant needs
to make sure the tongue is repositioned to it’s designed condition.
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It must be ensured that the webbing doesn’t get
entrapped between the seat and the trim.
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It must be ensured that the tongue is not
diagonally placed.
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2.3.8 Driver Seat Belt
Reminder Indication
The driver seat belt reminder warning symbol lamp will blink in
instrument cluster if driver doesn’t wear the seat belt and
will be continuous until belt is buckled. Chime will be activated when vehicle travels more than
500 metres or attains 25
Kms/Hrs of speed while vehicle is in motion which will be ON for 95 seconds
2.3.9 Passenger Occupant
Detection System (PODS) & Seat Belt Reminder Indication
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PODS
detects the presence of occupant in the passenger
seat.
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If Occupant is
present on passenger seat and not wearing the seat belt, Seat belt reminder warning
symbol lamp will glow on
the center fascia switch provided in vehicle instrument panel and will be continuous
until the seat belt is buckled. It should
be noted that the PODS require a minimum weight hence children may not be detected by
PODS. Along with this warning symbol,
a Chime in Cluster will be ON for 95 seconds. Do keep in mind that after market seat
covers also may deteriorate the detection
senor performance, don’t use the non recommended/non authorized seat
covers.
Seat belt reminder warning lamp for
passenger seat may glow in case of child is present in passenger
seat.
Strong advice not to carry children
in front seat without child restraint seat. Also do not use adult seat belt which
is designed
to harness person taller than 140cm Always ensure Passenger Airbag is turn OFF
before you carry child on passenger seat. We
strongly urge that children should be in middle row using the child seats with
the ISO FIX
2.4 Child Restraint System (CRS)
Anchorage Location
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Child restraint anchor
fittings are installed at the points as shown in the figure on the rear seat
outer.
| • | This is a universal i-Size Child Restraint System. It is approved to regulation No. 129, series of amendments for general use in vehicle seat positions, marked with the i-Size logo. |
| • | The seat is also suitable for fixing into vehicle seat positions, approved as i–Size positions (as detailed in the vehicle handbook), listed in the separate list. 2nd row outboard Seating positions in the vehicle are suitable to accept this child restraint. |
| • | If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer. |
Seat Belts For Older Children, over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts instead of using child restraints
Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the seat belt
properly fits the child or if they should still use a Group 2
or Group 3 child restraint to improve the fit of the seat belt:
| 1. | Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat? |
| 2. | Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat while the child is still sitting all the way back? |
| 3. | Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between the neck and arm? |
| 4. | Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not the stomach? |
| 5. | Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? |
If the answer to any of
these questions was “no”, then the child still needs to use a Group 2 or 3 child restraint
in this
vehicle. If the child is using the lap/ shoulder belt, check belt fit periodically and
make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt
contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat belt
on the child correctly
Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the
vehicle as long as possible. Infants up to 13 kg must be
restrained in a rear-facing seat like the child seat shown in fig. A. This type of child restraint
supports the child’s head
and does not induce stress on the neck in the event of sudden decelerations or a crash. The
rear-facing child restraint is
restrained by the vehicle’s seat belts, as shown in fig. A. The child seat restrains the child with
its own harness.
Children who weigh between 9 kg and 18 kg may be carried in a Group
1, forward facing seat like the one in fig. B. This type
of child restraint is for older children who are too big for a Group 0 or 0+ child restraint.
Children who weigh between 15 kg and 25 kg and who are too big for
the Group 1 child restraint may use a Group 2 child restraint
system. As shown in fig. C, the Group 2 child restraint system positions the child correctly with
respect to the seat belt
so that the shoulder belt crosses the child’s chest and not the neck, and the lap belt is snug on
the pelvis and not the abdomen.
Children who weigh between 22 kg and 36 kg and who are tall enough
to use the adult shoulder belt may use a Group 3 child
restraint. Group 3 child restraints position the lap belt on the child’s pelvis. The child must be
tall enough that the shoulder
belt crosses the child’s chest and not their neck. Fig. D shows an example of a Group 3 child
restraint system correctly positioning
the child on the rear seat.
Suitability of Passenger Seats
for i-Size Child Restraint System Use:
The second-row outboard seats of the vehicle are type-approved for
i-Size child restraint systems. These child restraint systems,
built and type-approved according to the i-Size (ECE R129 & ECE R145) standard, ensure better
safety conditions to carry children
on board a vehicle.
| • | The child must be transported rearward facing until 15 months. |
| • | Child restraint system protection is increased in the event of a side collision. |
| • | The use of the ISOFIX system is promoted to avoid faulty installation of the child restraint system. |
| • | Efficiency in the choice of the child restraint system, which isn't made according to weight anymore but according to the child's height, is increased: |
| • | Compatibility between the vehicle seats and the child restraint systems is better: |
| • | The i-Size child restraint systems can be considered as "Super ISOFIX"; this means that they can be perfectly fitted in type-approved i-Size seats but can also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44) type-approved seats. |
Unrestrained infants
and small children could be injured
| • | Never transport them unless they are properly restrained |
| • | Use restrained system which meet safety standard |
| • | Follow directions provided by the manufacturer |
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Type of child
seat
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i-Size child seats
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Front seat
(with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child
seats)
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X
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Front seat
(with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)
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X
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2nd row
outboard seats
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i - U
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2nd row centre
seat
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X
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3rd row
outboard seats
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X
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i-U: Suitable
for i-Size "universal" child seat, front-facing, and
rear-facing.
X: Not suitable for universally
approved child seats.
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| • | It is not allowed to mount the child seat in a front passenger seat with an activated airbag. |
| • | Kid i-Size can only be installed rear facing with the i–Size anchorage in a car equipped with i–Size anchorage points. |
| • | Kid i-Size is approved for children with a stature height from 61 to 105 cm, rear facing with a max. weight up to 18 kg. |
| • | The harness straps must always be locked when the child is in the seat. |
| • | The harness straps must be tightened without slack and not twisted. |
| • | The seat cover contains magnets in the areas with the orange indications. Magnets can influence electronic equipment such as pacemakers (If equipped) |
| • | The floor support must always be used. Make sure that the floor support is fully pushed down. |
| • | When installed with i–Size: Make sure the indicators are green before you drive. |
| • | We recommend that this seat is used only for children who can sit upright, so not younger than 6 months. |
| • | For children under 1 year and/or under 10 kg weight, we recommend that the most reclined sitting position and the body hugger and baby cushion (extra available accessory) are used. |
| • | Remove the baby cushion (extra available accessory) when the child is older than 1 year. |
| • | Remove the body hugger when the child is older than 2 years. |
| • | When the child weighs over 18 kg or the shoulder height grows above the highest position of the shoulder straps, the child restraints shall be changed to which is suitable for children with a weight above 18 kg. |
| • | After an accident, the seat must be replaced. Although it may look undamaged, if you were to have another accident, the seat may not be able to protect your child as well as it should. |
| • | Prevent the seat from becoming trapped or weighed down by luggage, seats and/or slamming doors. |
| • | Before every use, make sure the harness is not damaged or twisted. |
| • | Make sure you can fit no more than one finger between the harness and your baby (1 cm). |
How to use the i–Size Lower
Latch Anchor/ i–Size Rods
1. i–Size Marking gjkkllool 2. Latch anchor/ i–Size rod
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| • | Insert the child restraint attachments into the i–Size lower latch anchors (rods) until it clicks. Refer Child seat installation manual. |
| • | Do not use the seat belt for installing the i–Size child restraint |
i–Size system is a standardized method of fitting child seats that
eliminates the need to use the standard adult Seat belt
to secure the seat in the vehicle. This enables a much more secure and positive location with the
added benefit of easier
and quicker installation.
| • | When using the “ i–Size” lower latch system (rod), all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be latched securely in their seat belt buckles and the seat belt webbing must be retracted behind the child restraint to prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of un-retracted seat belts. Unlatched metal latch plates or tabs may allow the child to reach the un-retracted seat belts which may result in strangulation and a serious injury or death to the child in the child restraint. |
| • | Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle |
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How to use the
Top Tether/Rear Anchor
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60/40
Seat
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Captain
Seat
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There are two top tether rods/rear anchors on the seat base back
side of the rear row front facing seats.
| 1. | Remove the headrest from the rear row seat |
| 2. | Place the child restraint on the rear row seat |
| 3. | Connect the tether connector in child restraint to the top tether rod/ rear anchor. Securely tighten the child restraint by adjusting the webbing of the child restraint system (CRS) tether connector. Follow the clear instructions provide in the CRS manual |
| • | The top-tether/ rear anchor is the supplemental device to secure the child restraint system after engaging it by the i–Size rod/lower latches. Therefore, do not secure the child restraint system only with the seat back anchors. The increased load may cause the hooks or anchors to break, causing serious injury or death. |
| • | If a child restraint is not properly secured to the vehicle and a child is not properly restrained in the child restraint, the child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision. Always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation |
| • | Make sure the latches of the child restraint system are Firmly latched to the i–Size rod/lower latches. In this case, you can hear the “click” sound/ latch indications provided on seat. |
| • | Incorrectly installed child restraint system may cause an unexpected personal injury. |
| • | Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints |
| • | The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct top tether rod/rear anchor provided on seat back. |
| • | Don’t put the top tether strap over the head restraint of rear row seat which is not the correct methods and may cause risk. |
| • | Rock the child restraint to check if it is securely installed. Refer to instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint. |
| • | Do not install the child restraint of such size if it hinders the operations of front seat which may cause problem to front occupants. |
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Table of
Information on i-Size Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability for
Various Seating Positions
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Mass
group
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Restraint Device Figure
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Seating
position
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First
Row
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Second
Row
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Third
Row
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LEFT
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LEFT
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CENTER
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RIGHT
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LEFT
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RIGHT
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Group
0
Up to 10 kg |
Rear Facing Child Seat
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X
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i-U
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X
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i-U
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X
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X
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Group 0+
Up to 13 kg |
Rear Facing Child Seat
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X
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i-U
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X
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i-U
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X
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X
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Group I
9 to 18 kg |
Forward Facing Child Seat
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X
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i-U
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X
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i-U
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X
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X
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Group
II
15 to 25 kg |
Booster Seat
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X
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i-U
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X
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i-U
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X
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X
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Group III
22 to 36 kg |
Booster Seat
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X
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i-U
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X
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i-U
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X
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X
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i-U: Suitable for i-Size "universal" child
seat, front-facing, and rear-facing.
X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.
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Table of
Information on i-Size Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability for
Various i-Size Positions
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Table of Vehicle
Handbook Information on i-Size Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability
for Various i-Size Positions
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Mass
group
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Size
Class
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Fixture
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Vehicle
i-Size Positions
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Rear
out board
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Carry cot (Newborn Baby)
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F
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ISO/L1
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X
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G
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ISO/L2
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X
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Group 0: up to 10 kg (~9 months)
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E
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ISO/R1
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IL/IU
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Group 0+: up to 13 kg (~0 – 2 years)
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E
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ISO/R1
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IL/IU
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D
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ISO/R2
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IL
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C
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ISO/R3
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X
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Group I 09 to 18 kg (~9 months – 4 years)
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D
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ISO/R2
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IL
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C
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ISO/R3
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X
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B
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ISO/F2
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IUF
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B1
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ISO/F2X
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IUF
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A
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ISO/F3
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IUF
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Key of letters be
inserted in the above table
IUF: Suitable for
i–Size forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this
mass group.
IL: Suitable for
particular i–Size child restraint systems (CRS). These CRS may be are those of the
‘specific vehicle’, ‘restricted’
or ‘semi-universal’ categories.
IU: Suitable for
using rearward facing child restraint system with i–Size & Top-tether (or) i–Size
Base with Support leg.
X: Seat position not
suitable i–Size child restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size
class.
A - ISO/F3:
Full-Height Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System (height 720mm)
B - ISO/F2:
Reduced-Height Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System (height 650mm)
B1 - ISO/F2X:
Reduced-Height Second Version Back Surface Shape Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint
System (height 650mm)
C - ISO/R3: Full-Size
Rearward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System
D - ISO/R2:
Reduced-Size Rearward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System
E - ISO/R1:
Infant-Size Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System
F -ISO/L1: Left
Lateral Facing position Child Restraint System (carry-cot)
G - ISO/L2: Right
Lateral Facing position Child Restraint System (carry-cot)
Use the manufacturer
recommended Child Restraint System (CRS) and locations to fit in vehicle. Please read
the installation
instructions provided in manual carefully before use.
Warning for Child
Restraint
| • | Use only the approved Child Restraint System (CRS) for better safety of your child. |
| • | Mahindra is not responsible for the personal injury and property damage due to the defect of child restraint system. |
| • | Use the proper type of child restraint system suitable for the weight and size for your baby. |
| • | Use the child restraint system at recommended seating location only and follow the instructions. |
| • | Child restraint has 5 categories based on the weight as below: |
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1
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GROUP 0 : 0 ~ 10 KG
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4
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GROUP II : 15 ~ 25 KG
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2
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GROUP 0+ : 0 ~ 13 KG
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5
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GROUP III : 22 ~ 36 KG
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3
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GROUP I : 9 ~ 18 KG
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| • | Group 0 & 0+ : Rear-facing child restraint fitted on the rear seat (use of i–Size with Base & Support Leg is recommended). |
| • | Group I: Forward-facing child restraint fitted on the rear seat (use of i–Size & Top Tether is recommended). |
| • | Group II & III: Booster seat fitted on the rear seat with seat belt fastened. Always follow the installation procedure and use instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. |
Cautions for i–Size Seat
usage
| • | The anchor provided on rear seat base back is the supplemental device to secure the child restraint system after engaging it by the lower latches. Therefore, do not secure the child restraint system only with the seat back anchors. The increased load may cause the hooks or anchors to break, causing serious injury or death. |
| • | If a child restraint is not properly secured to the vehicle and a child is not properly restrained in the child restraint, the child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision. Always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation. |
| • | Make sure the latches of the child restraint system are latched to the lower latches. In this case, you can hear the “click” sound and color indications. |
| • | The child restraint seat strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct seat back anchor provided on the rear seat base back side behind the seat carpet. Follow the instructions provided on the seat back for the details of anchor location. |
| • | Make sure that the child restraint system is firmly secured by rocking it in different directions. |
| • | Incorrectly installed child restraint system may cause an unexpected personal injury. |
Securing Child Seats with
Seatbelt
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Mass
group
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Restraint Device Figure
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Seating
position
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Passenger Seat
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Second
Row
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Third
Row
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Activated front Passenger Airbag
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Deactivated front Passenger Airbag
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LEFT
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CENTER
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RIGHT
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LEFT
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RIGHT
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Group
0
Up to 10 kg |
Rear Facing Child Seat
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X
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U
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U
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X
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U
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X
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X
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Group 0+
Up to 13 kg |
Rear Facing Child Seat
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X
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U
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U
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X
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U
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X
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X
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Group I
9 to 18 kg |
Forward Facing Child Seat
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U
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X
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U
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X
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U
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X
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X
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Group
II
15 to 25 kg |
Booster Seat
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U
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X
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U
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X
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U
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X
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X
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Group III
22 to 36 kg |
Booster Seat
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U
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X
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U
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X
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U
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X
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X
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U:The seat is suitable
for the child seat category “Universal” and is permitted for use in this weight group
X:Not suitable for
universally approved child seats.
2.5 Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes airbags,
pre-tensioners and ECU. The airbags are designed to provide further
protection to the vehicle occupants in addition to the primary protection provided by the seat
belts and seat belt pre-tensioners.
The primary components of the system are the sensors which measure
the crash severity. In the event of a significant frontal
impact, the SRS airbags inflate to work in conjunction with the seat belts and help reduce injuries
mainly to the driver's
or front passenger's head/chest.
Seat belts are the primary
restraint system in the vehicle. An airbag provides supplemental protection in addition to
the
seat belts.
All occupants, including the
driver, should always wear their seat belts irrespective of presence of airbag to minimise
the
risk of severe injury in the event of a crash.
Airbags are more effective
in reducing injuries when the seat belts are worn.
Airbags
Your vehicle has the following airbags:
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A:Driver
Airbag
B: Front
Passenger Airbag
C:Two
side (seat) impact airbags (if equipped)
D: Two
curtain airbags (if equipped)
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2.5.1 Driver and Front
Passenger Airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(Airbag) and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and front
passenger seating positions. The indications of the system's presence are the letters “SRS
AIRBAG” embossed on the airbag
pad cover in the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel pad above the glove box.
The SRS is designed to deploy the front airbag only when an
impact is sufficiently severe and when the impact angle is less
than ± 30° from the forward longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
Driver Airbag
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Front Passenger
Airbag
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Front airbag are not
intended to deploy in side-impact, rear impact or rollover crashes. In addition, front
airbag will not
deploy in frontal crashes which are below the prescribed deployment threshold where
risk of serious injuries is low.
Do not place any
objects over the airbag or between the airbag and yourself. It cause
injuries.
2.5.2 Side Impact Airbag (If
equipped)
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Your vehicle is equipped with side impact airbag
in both the front seats. The purpose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle's
driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection during side impacts
or collisions.
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The side impact
airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on
the crash severity,
angle, speed and point of impact. To minimise the risk of severe injury in the event of
a crash, every passenger must always
wear their seat belt (see the chapter on Seat Belts in this manual). The airbags
inflate very quickly with great force. Do
not position any part of your body too close to airbag, you or especially children
could be seriously injured/killed by a
deploying airbag.
| • | In the case of a side collision, the curtain airbag may be deployed together with the relevant side airbag on the side the collision occurs |
| • | The side impact airbag is supplementary to the seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them. Therefore, your seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The airbags deploy only in certain side impact conditions severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants |
| • | For best protection from the side impact airbag system and to avoid being injured by the deploying side impact airbag, all seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened. The driver's hands should be placed on the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions. The passengers arms and hands should be placed on their laps |
| • | Do not use any accessory seat covers. Use of seat covers could reduce or prevent the effectiveness of the system |
| • | Do not install any accessories on the side or near the side impact airbag |
| • | Do not place any objects over the airbag or between the air bag and yourself |
| • | Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the door and the seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplementary side impact airbag inflates |
Do not cover the
front seats with anything. It hinders the air bag inflation
An airbag is not
designed to deploy in every type of crash. Depending on the type of accident or
impact, the front airbags
independently deploy thereby protecting the occupants. It is not necessary that ALL
the airbags deploy during an accident.
2.5.3 Side Curtain Airbag (If
equipped)
The side curtain air
bags are contained between right above the front and rear doors and the end of the
vehicle roof.
The Side Curtain air
bags are located along sides of the roof rails on the A & B pillars. They are
designed to help protect
the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occupants in certain
side impact collisions. The curtain
airbag are designed to deploy depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact.
The curtain airbag are not designed
to deploy in all side impact situations, collisions from the front or rear of the
vehicle or in rollover situations.
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| • | In the case of a side collision, the side airbag may be deployed together with the relevant curtain airbag on the side the collision occurs |
| • | In order for side and curtain airbag to provide the best protection, both front seat occupants and outboard rear occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belts properly fastened. Importantly, children should sit in a proper child restraint system in the rear seat |
| • | When children are seated in the rear outboard seats, they must be seated in the proper child restraint system. Make sure to position the child restraint system as far away from the door side as possible, and secure the child restraint system in a locked position |
| • | Do not allow the passengers to lean their heads or bodies onto doors or place objects between the doors and passengers when they are seated on seats equipped with side and/or curtain airbag |
2.5.4 Passenger Airbag
Activation/Deactivation
The passenger air bag activation/deactivation option is
available in Instrument cluster menu.
Select Passenger Airbag Activation/Deactivation option in center
fascia switch to activate/deactivate (not inflatable) the
front passenger airbag as per below reference images
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A:
MENU button
B: UP
C: OK
D:
Down
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Passenger Airbag OFF
Indicator
This Warning indicator glows on center fascia switch on IP when
passenger airbag “OFF” position.
Passenger Airbag ON
Indicator
This Warning indicator symbol glows on center fascia switch on
IP when selecting the passenger airbag “ON” option to enable
the passenger airbag.
2.5.5 Airbag System
Malfunction Lamp
Airbags do not require any regular maintenance or service. The
airbag system malfunction lamp illuminates when the ignition
is ON, and it turns OFF after about two seconds as self check confirming normal operations of
airbag system and malfunction
lamp.
This lamp monitors airbag sensor assembly, airbag sensors,
indicator lamp, seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies, inflators,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occur, there is a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pre-tensioner. Immediately
contact your Mahindra Authorised Dealer.
| • | The lamp does not glow when the ignition is switched ON or glows beyond six (6) seconds after switching the ignition ON |
| • | The lamp comes ON at any other time, even briefly |
| • | The lamp comes ON intermittently |
Never make any
modifications to your vehicle which could affect the performance of airbag system. In
particular, changes to
the vehicle frame, bumpers, bull bar, front fenders, ride height, suspension, seat belts,
interior trim, seats or steering
wheel (especially covers, pads or other trim), could prevent proper deployment of the
airbag. If you need to make any modifications
to accommodate any disability you may have, please contact your Mahindra Authorised
Dealer.
Never try to open or
strike the airbag cover. If the airbag cover is cracked or damaged in any way, the airbag
may not function
as intended. Take the vehicle to an Mahindra Authorised Dealer.
Even if the airbags do not deploy during an accident, take your
vehicle to an Mahindra Authorised Dealer for a thorough inspection
of the airbag and seat belt systems, no matter how minor the accident. The airbag system could
have been damaged, and may
not work as intended in the future, resulting in serious injury.
2.5.6 Airbag
Inflation/Deployment
The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration
of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration
beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. This initiates a
chemical reaction which quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas.
Upon deployment, tear seams moulded directly into the pad covers
separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags.
Further opening of the covers allows full inflation of the airbags. A fully inflated airbag, in
combination with a properly
worn seat belt, slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the risk of head
and chest injury.
After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts
deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and
the ability to manoeuvre or operate other controls.
Deployment of the airbags happen in a milliseconds, producing a
loud noise releasing a ‘white smoke’ and residue along with
a non-toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for
some time, and may cause some
minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue with soap and
water as soon as possible to
prevent any potential skin irritation. Exit the vehicle as soon as possible after the accident.
Airbag deployment may cause windshield to break.
| • | Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these instructions may prevent them from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in serious injury |
| • | Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment. The airbags inflate only once |
| • | Do not cover the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats with any object (e.g. dash panel covers, seat covers) which may prevent the airbags from inflating properly |
| • | The airbags inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can also cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant's hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. Sit straight and well back into the seat. Move your seat as far back as practical to allow room for airbag inflation, while still allowing you to properly operate/drive the vehicle |
The front passenger should never sit on the edge of the seat,
stand near the glove compartment, rest feet or other parts of
the body on the dashboard when the vehicle is moving.
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The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard can be seriously injured during airbag deployment.
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| • | The front passenger must sit as far back as possible from the dashboard |
| • | Sitting improperly or out of position can cause occupants to be shifted too close to a deploying airbag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle resulting in serious injury |
| • | Always sit upright with the seat back in an upright position, on the seat cushion centre with your seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and your feet on the floor |
| • | All vehicle occupants must be properly restrained using the seat belts |
| • | All infants and children must be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle in a child restraint seat and be properly restrained by seat belts |
| • | Front airbags can injure occupants who are improperly positioned in the front seats |
| • | Even with airbags, improperly belted and un-belted occupants can be severely injured when the airbag inflates. Always follow the precautions about seat belts, airbags and occupant safety contained in this manual |
| • | Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system or side impact airbags |
| • | Do not place items under the front seats. Placing items under the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components and wiring harnesses |
2.5.7 Child Restraint and
Airbag
Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an airbag in front of it
In addition, do not place front-facing child restraints in the
front passenger’s seat either. If the front passenger airbag
inflates, it could cause serious or fatal injuries to the child.
This is indicated also on stickers that are located at the
following position. On the front passenger’s sun visor
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Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of it!
Never put a child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If
the front passenger airbag inflates, it can cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Never hold an infant or child on your lap. The infant or
child could be seriously injured in the event of a crash. All infants
and children should be properly restrained in appropriate child safety seats or seat belts in
the rear seat.
Instal the child restraint system on the rear outboard seats,
and securely lock the child restraint system in position with
the help of i–Size.
Always Buckle Children (ABC) in the back seat. It is the
safest place for children of any age to ride.
2.5.8 Airbag Deployment
The images shown in this section are for illustrative purpose
only. They may not look like your model/variant or vehicle.
Front Airbag
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Front airbag are designed to inflate in a frontal
collision depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front
collision.
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2.5.9 Airbag Non-deployment
Impacts below a pre-determined threshold level may not cause the
airbag to deploy in the following cases:
| Collision with Utility Poles or Trees : | |
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Airbags may not inflate if the vehicle collides
with objects such as utility poles or trees, where the point of impact is
concentrated to one area and the full force of the impact is not delivered to the
sensors.
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Frontal
Impact :
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Frontal impact beyond 30º range from head-on to the vehicle.
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Frontal Side Swipe Impact:
Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the
deceleration force necessary for airbag deployment.
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In an angled collision, the force of impact may
direct the occupants in a direction where the airbags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit, and thus the sensors may not deploy any airbags.
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Under-ride Situations :
Running under a truck's tailgate may not provide the
decelerations necessary for airbag deployment.
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Airbags will not inflate in this “under-ride”
situation where deceleration forces that are detected by sensors are
significantly
low.
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Rear-end Collisions :
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Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in
rear collisions, where occupants are moved backward away from the airbags by
the force of the impact. In this case, inflated airbags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit.
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Potholes or Stepped Surfaces
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Driving into a big pothole, stepped surface or
hitting the far side of a hole/incline will not inflate the airbag.
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Rollover:
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Airbags will not inflate in rollover accidents
where airbag deployment would not provide protection to the occupants. However,
side impact and curtain airbags may inflate only when severe side impact causes
rollover.
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2.5.10 Airbag Service
Airbag Replacement:
Self-servicing or tampering with the airbag system is dangerous. An airbag could accidentally
deploy causing serious injuries,
or will not deploy when there is a need. Always take your vehicle to an Mahindra Authorised
Dealer for inspection and repairs.
Removing SRS Related Parts:
We do not recommend removing the instrument panel, steering wheel, seats or airbag
related parts or sensors by any individual
or garages which are not recommended. Airbags could accidentally activate and cause serious
injuries, or they may not deploy
when there is a need. Visit an Mahindra Authorised Dealer if these parts must be removed.
Airbag Disposal:
Improper disposal of an airbag or a vehicle with live airbags can be extremely dangerous.
Approach an Mahindra Authorised
Dealer to do these jobs.
Airbag Repair: If the
front airbag cover or instrument panel airbag cover shows signs of damage or having been
removed, the vehicle should
be towed to the nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer for repair. Do not attempt to self repair or
reinstall the cover.
Airbag Maintenance:
For cleaning the airbag covers/areas, use only a soft dry cloth or one which has been
moistened with plain water. Solvents
or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deployment of the system.
3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FEATURES
3.1 Instrument Cluster Overview
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3.1.1 Speedometer
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The speedometer indicates actual vehicle speed in kilometers per hour.
The vehicle speedometer is
affected by size of the tyres used. If the size of the tyres are changed from those
fitted at the
factory, the speedometer might not display the correct road surface speed and
distance travelled.
Over Speed Alert Buzzer
Primary level: Buzzer will trigger single chime in every 2 minutes when the
vehicle speed reaches 80 kmph. once primary level chime is triggered,
it will continue playing until speed is reduced to 76 kmph or goes beyond 120
kmph.
Secondary level: Buzzer will trigger periodic chime when the vehicle speed
reaches 120 kmph and chime will continue playing until vehicle speed
is reduced to 114 kmph. Below this speed primary level chime will be triggered and will
continue till 76 kmph.
3.1.2 Tachometer
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The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of RPM (revolutions per
minute). Each division is 1000 RPM. Operating the
engine at very high RPM may lead to excessive engine wear and low fuel economy. Maintain steady
engine speed below 2500 RPM
and do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly.
Do not over-accelerate the
engine during idling, this can cause severe engine damage and would be treated as
abuse of the
engine which is not covered by warranty.
Tacho red band range:
Gasoline 5500 - 7000 rpm
Diesel 5000 - 7000 rpm
Diesel (High Variant): Tacho red band shall change based on engine
parameters
3.1.3 Fuel Level Gauge
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The fuel level gauge functions
only when the ignition is switched ON. It gives the status of the fuel level in the
fuel tank.
F indicates the tank is full (57 +/- 2 liters), E indicates the tank is
empty.
When the fuel level reaches the
reserve, the last bar will be displayed and low fuel telltale will be ON (approx 12
liters).
when the fuel tank is completely empty, last bar goes off from display and low fuel
telltale will be blinking . The amount
of fuel required to fill the tank up may be less than the specified tank capacity, as a
small amount of reserve fuel always
remains in the tank.
On inclines or curves, due to the
movement of fuel in the tank, the fuel level may fluctuate or the last bar may flash
earlier
than usual. Always check the fuel level when the vehicle is on level road. If the last
bar is still off and telltale is blinking
even after filling sufficient fuel, contact your Mahindra Authorised Dealer as soon as
possible.
When all the bars in the display starts
blinking/flashing, contact the nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer at the earliest.
It is highly recommended to start the fueling at
ignition OFF condition and turn on the ignition only when fueling is finished
to get correct fuel level.
IGN ON fuel filling may lead to inconsistency and
can cause for DTE fluctuation.
3.1.4 Temperature Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge functions only when the ignition is
switched ON. It indicates the instantaneous engine
coolant temperature. The coolant temperature varies with changes in weather, load on engine and
driving pattern.
If the gauge moves beyond the normal operating range toward “H” mark. it
indicates the engine overheating that may damage
the engine. Allow engine to cool. In such situations switch OFF the AC and observe any
improvements in the temperature gauge.
If not, stop the vehicle and allow the engine to cool down. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir and top-up if
required. If the engine is still overheating, contact your nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer.
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Never remove the Degassing tank cap when the engine is hot. The engine
coolant is under pressure and could splash on to skin/eyes
causing severe burns. Wait for the engine to cool down before adding coolant to the
reservoir.
Do not continue driving the vehicle with an overheated engine. This will
lead to damage of engine components and engine seizure.
3.1.5 Outside Ambient Temperature (if
equipped)
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This Screen shows the outside ambient temperature and we can change units
based on infotainment setting.
3.1.6 Gear Information
Gear information shows the actual gear the vehicle is currently in.
Based on the various parameters, it will also provide an up shift / down
shift recommendation for better fuel economy.
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Operating
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UP/DOWN arrows recommend to up shift / down shift the drive gear.
3.2 Drive Mode (If equipped)
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Drive modes shall change driving characteristics by changing
elements such as Engine power, Traction control, Climate control
and Steering weight settings.
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The vehicle has selectable drive modes like Zip, Zap and Zoom. The selection of
drive mode is made via dedicated button or
switches.
Drive selection menu part of cluster and cluster will display the current drive
mode.
Refer Drive modes in the “Starting and Driving chapter” for further details
3.3 4XPLOR Mode (If equipped)
4XPLOR Drive Mode System is designed to adjust the vehicle’s driving dynamics
for the type of terrain you’re driving on. It
uses throttle position, vehicle speed, and steering angle to determine how your vehicle is
responding compared to your commands.
Torque is then adjusted front to rear and side to side in a split second to enhance traction
Refer 4XPLOR mode in the “Starting and Driving chapter 1” for further details
3.4 Instrument Cluster Control Switches
The instrument cluster menus can be changed using the cluster control switches
on the Steering wheel or the Driver side switch
bank.
Driver side switch bank is located on the right hand side of the Instrument
Panel.
A: UP button: Used to scroll vertically up
direction
B: Down button: Used to scroll vertically down
direction
C: Menu button: Horizontal scrolling i.e., change
in menu
D: OK button: Select a option
The right most steering wheel switches are used to control the instrument
cluster menus.
A: Menu button: Horizontal scrolling i.e., change
in menu
B: UP button: Used to scroll vertically up
direction
C: OK button: Select a option
D: Down button: Used to scroll vertically down
direction
E: Favorite button: Select a Favorite option
3.6 Drive Info
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Drive info can be accessed by pressing MENU button
in Steering Wheel/Driver side switch bank.
Use OK button to enter Drive info page.(High)
3.6.1 Trip Meter
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Two trip meters are available with max range of 9999.9 km. These are
available in drive info menu and can be accessed using
UP/DOWN switch.
Trip meter can be reset by long press of OK. Resetting trip will reset
average speed and drive time associated with the particular
trip.
It is recommended to reset the trip meters when battery is disconnected
and reconnected
3.6.2 Drive Time
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Drive Duration is the elapsed time from the start of this trip cycle.
Drive time is part of trip page. Drive time will reset along with trip reset.
3.6.3 Average Speed
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Average Speed is calculated based on the total distance covered and time
taken from the start of this trip cycle. Average
speed info is part of trip page. Average speed will reset along with trip reset.
3.6.4 Clock & Date
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The time on the clock & date is in sync with the infotainment. Any change
in infotainment will reflect on the cluster. Refer settings for changing
clock type.
3.6.5 Driver Drowsiness Index (If
equipped)
Drowsiness detection is a safety technology that can prevent accidents that
are caused by drivers who fell asleep while driving.
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Cluster will display the 5 level of driver attention level
based on drive Pattern
5 Attention Bars - Indicates that the driver is Completely
Awake.
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4 Attention Bars - Indicates that the driver is Quite Awake.
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3 Attention Bars - Indicates that the driver is Neither Awake
nor Sleepy.
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2 Attention Bars - Indicates that the driver is slightly
sleepy and can stay awake with effort.
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1 Attention Bars - Indicates that the driver is extremely
Sleepy and can’t stay awake
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Refer DDD section in “Starting and Driving the vehicle” chapter for more
details
3.7 Fuel Info
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Fuel info can be accessed by pressing MENU button in
Steering wheel/driver side switch bank.
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It displays data related to fuel consumption pattern of vehicle. Use OK button
to enter Fuel info page (High)
3.7.1 Distance to Empty (DTE)
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Distance to Empty is the approximate distance that can be covered with the
available fuel.
3.7.2 Average Fuel Efficiency (AFE)
AFE is calculated based on the last AFE reset cycle.
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AFE can be reset by long press of OK button in Steering wheel/driver side
switch bank.
Additional options to change AFE reset to every ignition ON or after every
fuel refill are present in the settings menu.
3.7.3 Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE)
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Instantaneous Fuel Economy is calculated based on your current driving
pattern. Higher value on display means vehicle is consuming
less fuel, lower value on display implies it is consuming more fuel.
3.8 Digital Speed
Digital speedometer displays the speed of the vehicle numerically. It provides
an immersive experience by having option to
switch off the lights of Speedometer and Tachometer.
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Digital speedometer can be accessed by pressing MENU button in Steering
wheel/driver side switch bank.
Use OK button to enter Digital Speed page.
3.9 Vehicle Info
Vehicle info can be accessed by pressing MENU button in Steering wheel/driver
side switch bank.
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It displays data related to vehicle
information like TPMS , Roll & Pitch and 4WD Torque distribution.
Use OK button to enter Vehicle info
page.
3.9.1 Tyre Pressure (if equipped)
Tyre Pressure is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure
inside pneumatic tyres.
This system will alert the driver if the tyre pressure falls below the low
pressure or raises above high pressure warning
limit for any reason. Including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the
tyre. The Tiretronics will continue
to alert the driver and will not turn off untill the tyre pressure is inflated to the
recommended pressure.
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Refer Tiretronics chapter for more details.
3.10 Navigation (If equipped)
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Navigation can be accessed by pressing MENU button in Steering
wheel/driver side switch bank.
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It displays data related to map view which is displayed in infotainment.
Use OK button to enter Navigation page.
Cluster will display the Navigation information.
Like Turn By Turn Navigation and Full / Partial Map view from Android auto (If
available) or native navigation.
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Partial Screen Navigation
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Turn by Turn Navigation
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To enter Full navigation if you are at partial Navigation screen, Long Press the
OK switch to view full map.
3.11 Cluster Setting (if equipped)
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Settings can be accessed by pressing MENU switch. To enter inside settings,
press ok.
Use UP / DOWN button to navigate setting features
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Following settings are available:
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1. AFE Auto Reset
2. Passenger Airbag
3. Drowsiness Detection*
4. TPMS – Auto Learn *
5. Tyre Fill Assist *
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6. Sound*
7. Clock Type
8. Date *
9. Time *
10. Factory Reset
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3.11.1 AFE Auto Reset
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1. Navigate to Setting menu using MENU button.
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2. Press OK to enter setting. Press Up/Down button to navigate to AFE Auto
Reset option
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