Owner’s Manual

Issue Date: January 2020

NOTE: Carefully read, understand and follow the instructions provided in this manual, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the use or care of your vehicle, please visit your Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance or advice.

This Owner's Manual should be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle.

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD., GATEWAY BUILDING, APOLLO BUNDER, MUMBAI - 400 039

www.mahindra.com

Important Information – Quick Reference
We strongly urge that you read the information provided in pages referred hereunder which will help in road safety and prevent inconvenience

1	Warranty Coverage...............................................................................................................................	Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 12)
2	Roadside Assistance ............................................................................................................................................	Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 8)
3	Schedule Service (Free/Paid)...........................................................................................................................	Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 22)
4	Maintenance Schedule Chart...........................................................................................................................	Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 24)
5	Lubricants And Capacities	Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 27)
6	Location Of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 2-7)
7	Location Of Fuse Box And Fuse Details........................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 2-9)
8	Changing A Flat Tyre.............................................................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 2-15)
9	Understanding The Warning Lamps.............................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 4-4)
10	Use Of Seats Belts And Child Restraint.......................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 6-9)
11	Understanding The Airbag Function..............................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 7-1)
12	If Your Vehicle Is Submerged...........................................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 15-9)
13	Driving Through Water.......................................................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 15-10)
14	Opening And Closing The Hood/Bonnet.....................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 19-4)
15	Location Of Battery And Its Maintenance..................................................................................................	Refer (P.g. 19-13)
	*Warranty Information & Maintenance Guide

1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.1 Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on purchasing Mahindra XUV300. Your vehicle has been designed to provide years of safe and dependable service, as long as it is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

All persons who will use and/or maintain this vehicle must read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions provided in this manual. This Owner's Manual should be considered an integral part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle. However, nothing in this manual, and none of the safety devices installed in the vehicle, are a substitute for careful operation and common sense. Always make sure that your vehicle is in optimum working order, and take note of the road and weather conditions under which you are using your vehicle.

If you have any questions concerning the proper use or maintenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Alternatively, you can contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer at:

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1800-209-6006 (Toll free)

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customercare@mahindra.com

We extend our best wishes for safe and pleasurable motoring.

Sincerely,

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD

Servicing and Summary Data

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For all issues concerning the vehicle and for any need of spare parts, contact only the Authorised Mahindra Dealer network

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We recommend you always use genuine Mahindra spare parts when performing repairs on the vehicle

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We suggest that you record the vehicle data in the Warranty and Information Guide for future references

1.2 Safety Symbols

Carefully read, understand and follow the safety symbols/ instructions given in this manual.

Legend of the Symbols

To emphasise 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.

If you see this symbol, it indicates “no,” “do not,” “do not do this,” or “never”.

1.3 General Safety Information and Instructions

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions provided in this manual could result in failure of the vehicle, an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Carefully read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions given in this manual. This manual is an essential part of the product. Keep it in the vehicle’s glove box for future reference.

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.

Never use a mobile phone or any device with headphone while driving. This may take your focus off the road and lead to accidents.

Please be advised that many service and repair tasks require specialised knowledge, tools and experience. General mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to properly service or repair your vehicle. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the ability to properly service or repair your vehicle, please contact your Authorised Mahindra Dealer or a qualified technician.

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.

Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.

Examine tyres for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread and check sidewalls for any cuts, cracks, or other signs of wear. Replace as necessary.

Always maintain the safety labels affixed to your vehicle in a good legible condition.

All signal lamps, buzzers, shields, guards and other protective safety devices must always remain in place and in good, proper working condition.

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The lifespan of Mahindra products depend 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 an Authorised Mahindra Dealer or a qualified mechanic. If the inspection reveals any damage or excessive wear, immediately replace or have the component serviced.

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We recommend that you use only genuine parts supplied by Mahindra. The use of non-Mahindra parts will not be covered by warranty.

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Never crawl under or be in close proximity to the vehicle when it is lifted off the ground (by a jack), unless the vehicle is properly supported with jack stands, wheel chocks and other appropriate safety devices.

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Never attempt any repairs or adjustments to any component while the vehicle is in motion. Always switch off the engine, and wait for the engine to come to a complete stop before performing any repairs or adjustments.

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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. The customer is responsible for any possible tampering with the plates, which will immediately void the warranty.

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Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt manoeuvres, 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 centre 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 Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle

When first driving the vehicle after long periods of non-use, 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 km. of driving. If the disturbance persists, have the tyres checked by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Driving and Alcohol

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired by alcohol even if the blood alcohol level is far below the legal minimum. Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Never drink and drive. Drinking and driving will lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury.

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, 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 that due to distraction an accident will not happen.

Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your country.

Driving Long Distances

When you are driving over long distances, follow these tips so that you have a safe journey:

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Lack of sleep or fatigue will impact your ability to drive safely

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Exercise your eyes by shifting the focus of your eyes to different parts of the road

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Use stimulating beverages such as coffee or tea

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Relax and stay calm

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Take breaks at regular intervals

Protecting Our Environment

All of us should play our part in protecting our environment. Judicious vehicle usage and ensuring hazardous waste disposal (including cleaning and lubrication fluids) are important steps towards this initiative.

Mahindra vehicles conform to existing emission norms (standards). Adhering to the periodical maintenance schedule and using Mahindra genuine parts will help retain emission performance of the vehicle and is a pre-requisite for emissions warranty coverage.

Servicing

If you have any questions concerning the proper use or maintenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. A list of dealers can be found in the Dealer Directory Supplement or on the Internet.

Alternatively, you can contact us on 1800-209-6006 / customercare@mahindra.com.

Running-in

Driving smoothly during first 1,000 km. 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 km. 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 part needs 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.

To avoid counterfeit parts and to protect our brand image, Mahindra genuine parts are packed in a branded carton. Look for the “Mahindra Genuine Parts” logo.

Any unauthorised modifications or alterations to this vehicle or failure to use appropriate specification and quality spare parts could seriously affect vehicle roadworthiness and safety leading to an accident, resulting in serious injury.

Mahindra Genuine Accessories

A wide selection of quality accessories are available through your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. These accessories have been specifically engineered to allow you to personalise 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 Authorised Mahindra 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:

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The company does not take any responsibility for consequential damages / injuries resulting due to fitment of unauthorised aftermarket accessories and / or tapping / cutting wires in the wiring harness

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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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer for specific weight information

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Bull bars and nudge guards are not recommended

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Accessories causing any change in vehicle specifications like wheel rims, bull bars, etc., may affect the performance of safety systems

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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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer

Vehicle Safety

When leaving your vehicle unoccupied:

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Always take the key fob, before exiting the vehicle.

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Close all the windows completely and lock all the doors

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Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. If you must leave something in your vehicle, hide them and securely lock all the doors

1.5 Audio/Infotainment Manual

Please refer the user e-manual in infotainment for details regarding:

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Audio/Video functions (if equipped)

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Bluetooth functions

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Navigation (if equipped)

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Handsfree usage

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Android Auto (if equipped)

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Car Play (if equipped)

2 GENERAL

2.1 Dimensions

Dimensions	mm
Wheel Base	2600
Overall Length	3995
Overall Width	1821
Overall Height	1627
Track Width (Front)	1550
Track Width (Rear)	1563

2.1.1 Front View

2.1.2 Rear View

2.1.3 Side View

2.2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identity of your vehicle. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the VIN plate riveted on the floor under the driver seat of the vehicle. Flip the cutout provided in the carpet to view the VIN plate.

2.3 Engine Number

Engine Number is punched on the engine crank case adjacent to transaxle on the front side.

The engine number is also stamped on the VIN plate.

2.4 Bulb Specification

Lamp Bulb	Wattage	Bulb Type	No. of Bulbs per Vehicle
Headlamp – High beam	H1 55W	12V 55W	2
Headlamp – Low beam	H7 55W	12V 55W	2
Headlamp Low version High/Low beam	H4 55/60W	12V 55/60W	2
Front position lamp	LEDs
Turn signal lamp – Front	P21W	12V 21W	2
Front Fog lamp	H16 19W	12V 19W	2
Side Turn signal lamp	WY5W	12V 5W	2
Stop lamp	LEDs
Rear position lamp	LEDs
Turn signal lamp – Rear	WY16W	12V 16W	2
Reverse lamp	W16W	12V 16W	2
Rear Fog lamp	P21W	12V 21W	2

2.5 Fuses & Relays

A fuse is the most common electric protection device. A fuse is placed in an electrical circuit, so that when current flow exceeds the rating of the fuse, it blows off.

The element in the fuse melts, opening the circuit and preventing other components of the circuit from being damaged by the over current. The size of the metal fuse element determines the rating. Once a fuse blows off, it must be replaced with a new one.

Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment OFF before touching or attempting to change a fuse.

The replacement fuse rating should be the same as the one you are replacing.

You can identify a blown fuse by a break in the filament. All fuses except high current fuses are push fit. A fuse puller should be used to remove the fuse from its position.

Fuse puller is available at the engine compartment fuse box.

2.5.1 Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Engine compartment fuse box is located adjacent to vehicle battery.

To open the fuse box cover, press the lock and push the cover back and lift it.

Spare fuses are provided in the fuse box for replacement of blown fuses. Ensure the correct rating fuse is replaced with the blown fuse.

Fuse Layout :

FUSE Details
FUSE NO.	CIRCUIT	FUSE RATING
F1	* Injector / FMU & HFM	15A
F2	* VVT – IN & OUT VOP	10A
F3	* IGN COIL	20A
F4	Fuel Pump	20A
F5	*ECU	10A
F6	Horn	15A
F7	Spare	–
F8	Head Lamp Low	20A
F9	* GNS / Inter Cooler Fan	10A
F 10	Spare	–
F11	Spare	–
F12	Head Lamp – LH	10A
F13	Head Lamp – RH	10A
F14	Cooling Fan	40A
F15	* Pre Glow	60A
F16	Power Window	40A
F17	Battery +VE I	50A
F18	Spare	–
F19	Accessory IGN I	40A
F 20	Main	30A
F21	Spare	–
F22	Spare	–
F23	Wiper	20A
F24	ABS 2	30A
F25	Spare	–
F26	Spare	–
F27	*DRL	10A
F28	Spare	–
F29	Spare	–
F30	Spare	–
F31	* TCU	15A
F32	AC Comp	10A
F33	* Demister	30A
F34	Spare	–
F35	Head Lamp High	15A
F36	Tail Lamp	15A
F37	Blower	40A
F38	ABS –I	50A
F39	Spare	–
F40	Batt +VE 2	50A
F41	Spare	–
F42	Starter IGN 2	40A
F43	* AMT	30A
F44	* ORVM Demister	10A
F45	* EGR/WGV & Dump	10A
F46	Tail Lamp – LH	10A
F47	Tail Lamp – RH	10A
F48	* LSF	10A
F49	ALT +	150A
F50	EPS	80A
F51	BAT +	–
*– Based on Applicability

RELAY Details
RELAY NO.	CIRCUIT
R1	*Demister
R2	Spare
R3	Spare
R4	*Pre Glow
R5	Spare
R6	Tail Lamp
R7	Tail lamp INT
R8	Spare
R9	AC Compressor
R10	Spare
R11	Spare
R12	* GNS/Inter Cooler Fan
R13	Spare
R14	Main
R15	Blower
R16	* Accessory
R17	Spare
R18	Cooling Fan High
R19	Cooling Fan Low
R20	Starter
21	Wiper Low
22	Wiper High
23	Head Lamp High
24	Spare
25	Head Lamp Low
26	Horn
27	Fuel Pump
*– Based on Applicability

2.5.2 Instrument Panel Fuse Box

This fuse box is located below the Instrument panel on the driver side. To access the fuse box, pull out the top panel as shown in the image.

Fuse Layout :

FUSE Details
FS NO.	CIRCUIT	FUSE RATING
FS1	START	10A
FS2	INSIDE MIRROR	10A
FS3	EPS, RVC, BCM, SMART KEY	10A
FS4	A/CON, HTR RLY, AUDIO	10A
FS5	H/LAMP LEVELLING DEVICE	10A
FS6	ABS/ESP	10A
FS7	TCU	10A
FS8	TCU, HVAC	10A
FS9	AUDIO	10A
FS10	ORVM, SMART KEY	10A
FS11 & FS12	-	-
FS13	ENG ECU	10A
FS14	BUGLER ALARM HORN	10A
FS15	-	-
FS16	BACK UP LAMP, PAS	10A
FS17	AIRBAG	10A
FS18	START *	15A
FS19	SMART KEY, DIAGNOSIS	10A
FS20	-	-
FS21	DEFOGGER, BLOWER COIL	10A
FS22	BCM	10A
FS23 & FS24	-	-
FS25	HAZARD,TURN SIGNAL LAMP	15A
FS26	DOOR LOCK	15A
FS27	-	-
FS28	RR WIPER	10A
FS29	WASHER	10A
FS30 to FS32	-	-
FS33	RR FOG	10A
FS34	POWER WDW LH	25A
FS35	POWER WDW RH	25A
FS36	FRT FOG LAMP	10A
FS37	DRL	10A
FS38	-	-
FS39	SUNROOF	20A

MEMORY FUSE
PF NO.	CIRCUIT	FUSE RATING
PF1	AUDIO	15A
PF2	ROOM LAMP, FOLDING, CLUSTER MIRROR, HVAC, TPMS, MBFM	10A

2.6 Changing a Flat Tyre

In case of a flat tyre during driving, reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from traffic. Park on a level spot with firm ground. Stop the engine and turn ON your hazard warning flashers.

Firmly apply the parking brake. Have everyone come out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic.

Never stop your vehicle in a traffic lane to change a tyre. Risk of being hit by an oncoming vehicle. Keep driving until you reach a safe location.

Lifting a vehicle to change a tyre or perform maintenance is very dangerous if you do not have the requisite tools, safety equipment and training.

The jack provided along with the vehicle is to be used only for changing a spare tyre. It is never to be used to perform any other maintenance or repair on the vehicle.

Never place any part of your body under any portion of the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. You could be crushed by the vehicle if it falls off a jack. Keep bystanders away from the vehicle.

Find level, solid ground that is clear of oncoming traffic. If you cannot find a safe place to stop, it is better to drive on a flat tyre and damage the rim than it is to risk being hit by oncoming traffic.

After changing a flat tyre, never store the tyre or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

This loose equipment could strike an occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Store all of these items in the proper place.

The following sections outline the procedure for changing a flat tyre:

2.6.1 Warning Triangle

The warning triangle is a necessary device for your safety.

It is placed in the luggage compartment below the luggage floor lid.

When you pull over your breaking down vehicle to a safe place, set up a warning triangle behind your vehicle. (Daytime: 100 Metres behind, Night: 200 Metres behind)

When the Vehicle has a Serious Problem during Driving

Turn on the hazard flasher and move the vehicle out of traffic to a safe place. Set up the warning triangle behind your vehicle (Daytime: 100 Metres, Night: 200 Metres) to warn other vehicles

Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stay away from the traffic. When your safety is secured, contact your Authorised Mahindra dealer for your emergency service

2.6.2 Tool Kit

The jack, Screwdriver(+and-), Jack operating Lever, Tow bar, Deo Spanner(10mmx12mm) and Wheel Spanner are placed in the tool kit organiser above the spare wheel.

A	Jack	D	Tow Bar
B	Screwdriver (+ and -)	E	Deo Spanner 10mm X 12mm
C	Jack Operating Lever	F	Wheel Spanner

Jack is located on the tool kit organiser above the spare wheel. To remove the jack out, follow the process below:

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Lift and take out the Luggage floor Lid as shown in the illustration

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Lift and take out the tool kit organiser from the spare wheel

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Take the jack out from the tool kit organiser

2.6.3 Spare Wheel Removal

The spare wheel is mounted below the luggage compartment at the rear end of the vehicle

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Lift the Luggage floor Lid and Tool kit organiser. (Refer Tool kit removal procedure)

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Loosen the Lock nut from the Spare wheel

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Lift the spare wheel upwards from inner side to vertical position and take it out

Follow the reverse procedure to re–locate the flat tyre to the spare wheel bracket.

The spare tyre is only for emergency situations. Never use it for normal driving. After installing the spare tyre on a wheel, take your vehicle to a Mahindra Authorised Service Centre or a tyre-specialised shop to replace it with a new regular tyre.

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When reinstalling the spare tyre, be sure to securely lock it with lock nut.

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While your vehicle is being raised up with a jack, avoid any impact on your vehicle. Otherwise, you may get injured

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When taking out the spare tyre, be careful not to damage the body of your vehicle

Luggage Floor Lid to be fitted always at the lower position when removes and refits again.

2.6.4 Wheel Bolt Loosening

Wheel cover Removal (if equipped)

Wrap the tip of a screw driver with cloth, insert it near the lugs of the wheel cover and pry the cap away from the wheel.

Do not try to pry off the wheel cover by hand alone. Take due care in handling the wheel cover to avoid unexpected personal injury.

Always loosen the wheel bolts before raising the vehicle. Turn the wheel bolts counter clockwise to loosen as per the crisscross sequence shown. To get maximum leverage, fit the spanner to the bolt, so that the handle is on the left side. Grab the spanner near the end of the handle and push down on the handle. Be careful that the spanner does not slip off the bolt. Do not remove the bolts, but loosen them by one or two turns.

Do not apply force with your legs (or stand) on the wheel spanner while loosening/tightening the wheel bolts.

2.7 Jack Points

Front jack up point - On the side sill in-between the groove available on the sill cladding just behind the front wheels.

Rear jack up point - On the side sill in-between the groove available on the sill cladding just in front of the rear wheels.

Make sure to instal the jack so that its upper plate is correctly seated under the vehicle’s positions marked in the figure for the flat tyre side.

2.7.1 Jacking

Position the jack at the correct jacking point. Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid ground. Ensure no one is in the vehicle.

Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tyre to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels.

A : Flat Tyre

B : Chock Blocks

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle end along with the wheel spanner into the jack and turn it clockwise with the jack handle. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, check that it is properly positioned. Raise it high enough so that the spare tyre can be installed. Remember, you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tyre than when removing the flat tyre.

Make sure to set the jack properly in the jacking point. Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the underbody of the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury.

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Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing

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Do not raise the jack with someone in the vehicle

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When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top or underneath the jack

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Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the wheel

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Usable extended height of jack is up to the yellow line/mark provided in the jack. Do not raise the jack above the yellow line

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Follow jacking instructions

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Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack

Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone.

Remove the wheel bolts. Lift the flat tyre straight off and place it aside. Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the holes on the hub. Lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt aligned through its hole. Wiggle the wheel and fix the other bolts.

Re-instal the wheel bolts inward and tighten by hand. Press the wheel inward and tighten the wheel bolts further.

Never use oil or grease on the bolts . Doing so may lead to over tightening of the bolts, wheel nut spanner slip, damage the bolts and also may cause personal injuries. Also, bolts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident. If there is oil or grease on any bolt, clean before installing.

Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the diagonally opposite wheel bolts using the wheel nut spanner. Turn the jack handle extension counter clockwise using the jack handle to lower the vehicle, making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. Make sure the wheel spanner is securely engaged over the bolt. Tighten each bolt a little at a time in the diagonally opposite order as shown. Repeat the process until all the bolts are tight. Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands, such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.

Improperly or loosely tightened wheel bolts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Always make sure all the wheel bolts are properly/securely tightened to the specified torque.

When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body are clear off the vehicle as it is lowered to the ground. Have the wheel bolts tightened with the torque spanner to 120 Nm, as soon as possible after changing wheels.

If you have rotated, repaired, changed your tyres or changed the wheel rims, check the wheel bolts are still tight after driving about 1,000 km (Torque 120 Nm).

Put the wheel cap (if equipped) into position aligning the nozzle on the wheel to the nozzle clearance on the wheel cover. Tap it firmly on the sides with your hand to snap it into place.

Check the air pressure of the replaced tyre. If the pressure is lower than recommended, drive slowly to the nearest service station and inflate to the correct pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct. Always reinstal the valve cap after checking or adjusting tyre pressure. If the cap is not replaced, dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and cause air leakage. If you lose a valve cap, buy another and instal it as soon as possible.

2.7.2 Restore the Tools, Jack and Flat Tyre Securely

Mount the flat tyre to the spare wheel bracket at the luggage compartment and firmly tighten the securing bolts. Restore the tools and jack back to their respective locations.

The wheel balance and alignment differ from wheel to wheel which may lead to difference in steering and braking. It is recommended to fix the flat tyre at the nearest tyre shop and swap the spare wheel back.

Wheel balancing and Wheel Alignment to be done after tyre puncture rework.

Steering centering calibration (Steering Angle Sensor) to be performed if you have done Wheel Alignment, repaired, changed your tyres or changed the wheel rims. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance.

2.8 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
ENGINE	D15 1.5 Litre
Displacement/Cubic Capacity	1497 cc
Type	Transverse
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Max. Engine output, (kW @ RPM)	85.8 kW @ 3750 rpm
Max. Torque (Nm @ RPM)	300 Nm @ 1500 - 2500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
Type	Manual Transmission (MT) (or) Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
No. of Gears	6 Forward, 1 Reverse
STEERING
Type/Description	Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
BRAKES
Service Brake	Hydraulic Circuit Assisted by Vacuum Booster cross diagonal circuit with ABS
Front	Disc
Rear	Disc
Parking Brake	Mechanical-Hand Operated
WHEELS & TYRES
Rim	6J x 16 (or) 6.5J x 17
Tyres	P205/65 R16 95 H (or) P215/55 R17 94 H
Type	Radial Tubeless
Laden Tyre Pressure Front & Rear	32 Psi (for R16 tyre)
Laden Tyre Pressure Front & Rear	34 Psi (for R17 tyre)
FUEL
Fuel Capacity	42 Litres
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
System Voltage	12V
Battery	60Ah / 50Ah

3 OVERVIEW

3.1 Front Overview

A	Side repeater*
B	Outside Rearview Mirror (ORVM)
C	Front Windshield
D	Front Wiper
E	Hood
F	Headlamp (Low beam)
G	Turn Signal Lamp
H	Fog Lamp*
I	Head Lamp High Beam
* if equipped

3.2 Rear Overview

A	Rear Turn Indicator
B	Rear Windshield / Demister*
C	Roof Antenna*
D	High Mounted Stop Lamp
E	Rear Wiper*
F	Rear Parking Lamps
G	Reverse Lamp
H	Brake/Park Lamp
I	Rear Camera*
J	Rear Fog Lamp*
* if equipped

3.3 Instrument Panel Overview

A	Centre Storage	M	Accelerator/Brake/Clutch Pedal*
B	Side Vents	N	Front Storage
C	Side Defrost Vents	O	Parking Brake
D	Front Co-passenger Airbag	P	Console Storage
E	Infotainment Screen*	Q	Cup Holder
F	Centre Vents	R	Power Outlet
G	Wiper Control Stalk	S	TGS Lever/Gear Lever
H	Steering Wheel	T	AUX/USB Ports*
I	Steering Controls*	U	HVAC Control
J	Instrument Cluster	V	Glove Box
K	Horn Pad/Driver Airbag	W	Hazard Switch
L	Head Lamp Levelling Switch
* if applicable

4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW

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A	Tachometer	G	Odometer
B	Tripmeter	H	Temperature Gauge
C	Telltales	I	Steering Mode Control
D	Gear Shift Indicator	J	TDMS*
E	Speedometer	K	Door Alert
F	Fuel Gauge	* if equipped

4.1 Warning Lamps Overview

	Left Turn Indicator	Right Turn Indicator	Rear Fog Lamp Indicator*	Cruise Control Indicator*
	Over speed Alert	Water-in-Fuel Warning Lamp*	immobiliser	ABS Warning Lamp
	Parking Brake ON/Brake Fluid Low Warning Lamp*	Parking Lamp	Airbag Warning Lamp	HHC Malfunction*
	Door Ajar Warning Lamp	Low Fuel Warning Lamp	ESP OFF Lamp*	ESP Malfunction Warning Lamp*
	Front Fog Lamp Indicator*	Global Tiretranics Malfunction*	Seat Belt Warning Lamp	DPF indicator Warning Lamp
	Glow Plug Indicator*	Head Lamp High Beam Lamp	OBD/MIL Check Lamp	EPS Malfunction*
	Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp	Check Engine Lamp	Battery Charging System Warning Lamp	High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
	REGEN indicator Warning Lamp	AMT Warning Lamp*
* if equipped / select models or variants only

4.2 Warning Lamps

Sr. No.	Warning Lamp/Telltale	Lamp Pre-check	Lamp Status while Engine running	Action/Remarks
1	Left Turn Indicator	No	Slow or Fast Blinking	Indicates left turn lamp is blinking Slow Blinking: Normal operation Fast Blinking: One / more left turn lamp bulb has fused. Have the bulb replaced
2	Right Turn Indicator	No	Slow or Fast Blinking	Indicates right turn lamp is blinking Slow Blinking: Normal operation Fast Blinking: One /more right turn lamp bulb has fused. Have the bulb replaced
3	Rear Fog Lamp Indicator*	No	Continuously ON	Indicates rear fog lamp is ON
4	Cruise Control Indicator*	Yes	Continuously ON	Indicates vehicle is in Cruise mode
5	Overspeed Alert	No	Blinking	Telltale will blink when vehicle is running with speed more than 120 kmph
6	Water-in-Fuel Warning Lamp*	Yes	Continuously ON	Indicates water-in-fuel. Drain the water from filter or contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance
7	Immobiliser	No	Blinking	Slow Blinking: Vehicle is armed with the remote Fast Blinking/Continuously ON: Indicates a system malfunction Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
8	ABS Warning Lamp	Yes	Continuously ON	Indicates malfunction of the ABS system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
9	Parking Brake ON/Brake Fluid Low Warning Lamp/EBD*	Yes	Continuously ON	Either one of the below conditions: 1. Park Brake might be engaged 2. Brake fluid level might be low 3. There is some concern in EBD. Please contact Mahindra Dealer.
10	Parking Lamp	No	Continuously ON	Indicates Parking Lamp is ON
11	Airbag Warning Lamp*	Yes	Continuously ON	Indicates malfunction of the airbag system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
12	HHC Malfunction*	No	Continuously ON	Indicates malfunction of Hill Hold Control. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
13	Door Ajar Warning Lamp	No	Continuously ON	Indicates one or more doors and/or boot/hood are open
14	Low Fuel Warning Lamp	No	Continuously ON/Blinking	Indicates fuel level has reached the reserve level. re-fuel immediately
15	ESP OFF Lamp*	Yes	Continuously ON	Indicates ESP OFF
16	ESP Malfunction Warning Lamp*	Yes	Continuously ON or Blinking	Blinking: Indicates ESP has taken control of the vehicle stability Continuously ON: Indicates a malfunction in the ESP system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
17	Front Fog Lamp Indicator*	No	Continuously Lamp ON	Indicates front fog lamp is ON
18	Tiretronics*	Yes	Continuously ON or Blinking	Indicates low/high tyre pressure or possible malfunction in Tiretronics. Refer to Tiretronics section in INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FEATURES/WHEELS AND TYRES chapter for further details
19	Seat Belt Warning Lamp	No	Continuously ON	If telltale is not turning OFF even after fastening the seat belt, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance
20	DPF Indicator Lamp	Yes	ON/Blink	If the DPF indicator is ON in the engine running condition then DPF regeneration has not happened. Follow the instructions mentioned in the “EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM”
21	Glow Plug Indicator*	No.	Continuously ON	Indicates a malfunction in the starting system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
22	Head Lamp High Beam Lamp	No	Continuously ON	Indicates Head lamp high beam is ON
23	OBD Check Lamp	Yes	Continuously ON or Blinking	Telltale will be ON till engine starts. After engine starts, if is still ON there is a potential malfunction related to emission system, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
24	EPS Warning Lamp*	After Pre-check Continuously ON till Engine Starts	Continuously ON	Indicates malfunction on Electronic Power steering system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
25	Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp	No	Continuously ON	Telltale will be ON in ignition ON But engine is OFF. In engine ON condition, it indicates engine oil pressure is low. Check oil level and top-up or contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance
26	Check Engine Lamp	Yes	Continuously ON or Blinking	Indicates a potential malfunction in the EMS, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
27	Battery Charging System Warning Lamp	No	Continuously ON	Indicates malfunction in charging system. Contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance
28	High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp	No	Continuously ON or Blinking	Engine temperature very high. Contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately
29	REGEN Indicator Lamp	NO	ON/Blink	ON: Regeneration is required Blink: Regeneration is in progress
30	AMT Warning Lamp*	YES	Continuously ON or Blink	Telltale is used to indicate an AMT fault. Telltale Continuous ON means AMT Fault. Contact Authorized Mahindra Dealer immediately if the MIL Lamp doesn’t turn off after an ignition reset. Blinking Telltale implies overheating of clutch due to abuse conditions. This is only to warn the customer and to prevent a clutch damage. Telltale will turn off once the clutch temperature becomes normal.
* if equipped / select models or variants only

5 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system is a highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions from the engine and crucial for meeting emission norms specified by law.

Your vehicle is equipped with the following emission control systems for meeting BS VI emission norms.

Lean Nox Trap (LNT)

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

In order to ensure proper function of the emission control systems, it is mandatory to get your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mahindra dealer. The maintenance schedule in this manual need to be followed.

It is also extremely important to use correct grade of fuel, Confirming to IS 1460; 2017 BS VI Specification.

5.1 Lean Nox Trap (LNT)

The Lean NOx Trap (LNT) system Trap and converts nitrogen oxide from the exhaust gas to nitrogen and water. LNT consists of a precious metal coating which acts as a catalyst for this conversion. This precious metal is very sensitive to fuel sulphur (More than 10 PPM) and can degrade the performance of LNT and affects its function. Hence, Diesel fuel confirming to - Indian standard IS 1460; 2017 BS VI specification must be used.

5.2 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

The Diesel particulate filter (DPF) is an integral part of the vehicle exhaust gas emission reduction systems and it removes the soot from (Particulate matter) the exhaust gas. Unlike a disposable air filter, the DPF is regenerative filter. Regeneration is triggered automatically according to the driving conditions which burns of the accumulated particles/soot. In other words, the active burning by engine control system and high exhaust gas temperature caused by normal/high driving condition burns and removes the accumulated soot. The process is called as DPF Active Regeneration.

However, if the vehicle continues to be driven at either of the following conditions the accumulated soot may not be automatically removed because of low exhaust gas temperature.

Heavy traffic driving conditions, especially in city

Frequent short trips

Low speed for a long time

When more than a certain amount of soot deposited, the DPF lamp illuminates.

If the DPF lamp turns ON or Blinking and the message “REGEN ” appears in Cluster while driving the vehicle, then it indicates DPF regeneration has not occurred successfully. At this moment, we suggest DPF regeneration must be done through a specific methodology.

Instrument Cluster Telltale & Alerts – W4 & W6

The same is as mentioned below:

Take vehicle to highway and drive for 20–30 mins @ speeds above 60 kms/hr until the lamp turns OFF (or)

Perform Park Regeneration as per the below procedure

Park regeneration is only possible when the REGEN telltale is ON in the instrument cluster

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Park the vehicle safely in a well ventilated levelled open space and free of any flammable material

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Shift the gear lever to Neutral with the engine running and apply the parking brake

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Press and toggle the “TRIP” switch until“rEGEn” is displayed in Cluster display.

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Long press the “SET”switch until “REGEN REQUEST”displays in cluster.

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Then“REGEN START”message will appear in Cluster and engine idle speed will increase indicating regeneration has started if all conditions are met.

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Park Regeneration can take up to 30 minutes to complete. Once completed the “REGEN COMPLETE”message and DPF Lamp in cluster will turn OFF

Park Regeneration process may not start if certain conditions are not satisfied and “REGEN NO START”message will appear in Cluster display

Park Regeneration process may get aborted in between if certain conditions are not met and “REGEN ABORT”message will appear in Cluster display

Instrument Cluster Telltale & Alerts – W8 & W8(O)

The same is as mentioned below:

Take vehicle to highway and drive for 20–30 mins @ speeds above 60 kms/hr until the lamp turns OFF (or)

Perform Park Regeneration as per the below procedure

Park regeneration is only possible when the REGEN telltale is ON in the instrument cluster

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Park the vehicle safely in a well ventilated levelled open space and free of any flammable material

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Shift the gear lever to Neutral with the engine running and apply the parking brake

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Press and toggle the “TRIP” switch until “REGEN REQUIRED” is displayed in Cluster

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Long press the “SET”switch until “REGEN REQUESTED”displays in cluster.

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Then“REGEN START”message will appear in Cluster and engine idle speed will increase indicating regeneration has started if all conditions are met.

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Park Regeneration can take up to 30 minutes to complete. Once completed the “REGEN COMPLETED”message will pop up and DPF Lamp in cluster will turn OFF

Park Regeneration process may not start if certain conditions are not satisfied and “REGEN NOT STARTED”message will appear in Cluster display

Park Regeneration process may get aborted in between if certain conditions are not met and “REGEN ABORTED”message will appear in Cluster display

Park Regeneration process may not start if CHECK ENGINE LAMP or OBD are ON in the cluster. Take vehicle to Mahindra Authorised dealer for assistance.

When Park Regeneration is happening do not press the Accelerator, Brake or Clutch pedals as this will cancel the regeneration process.

When Park regeneration is happening switching off the ignition will cancel the regeneration process. The park regeneration process may not start if requested when the engine is switched ON again. Take the vehicle to highway and drive for 20-30 minutes at speeds above 60 km/hr until DPF warning lamp turns OFF.

Incase of an emergency where in the Park Regeneration process needs to be interrpted/aborted, press the Clutch/Brake/Accelerator pedal or turn off the ignition switch. Park regeneration can be resumed from the beginning if the DPF tell-tale is ON/Blinking.

Diesel Fuel

It is recommended to use the automotive diesel fuel confirming to IS 1460: 2017 spec only.

If the diesel fuel with high sulfur content (more than 10 PPM) and unspecified additives are used, it can cause the DPF system damage and emission warranty issues.

During the regeneration process, take care the vehicle is not near any flammable materials as you may observe hot emission gases from exhaust pipe.

In order to avoid burns & personal injury, stay yourself away from exhaust system.

Follow speed limits & traffic regulations as defined by local jurisdiction while doing forced regeneration.

5.3 Alerts in Cluster

Introduction

DPF Tell Tale will get illuminated and relevant message will be flashed on Cluster screen due to DPF is clogged.

5.3.1 DPF is Clogged

DPF is clogged message will appear when the DPF is clogged. Contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately for assistance.

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5.4 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale

5.5 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Assamse

5.6 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Bengali

5.7 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Gujarathi

5.8 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Hindi

5.9 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Kannada

5.10 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Malayalam

5.11 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Marathi

5.12 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Oriya

5.13 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Tamil

5.14 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Telugu

6 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

6.1 Front Seats

6.1.1 Sitting in Correct Position

Follow the tips below for a comfortable and safe journey:

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Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine pressed against the seat back

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The driver and front passenger seat head restraint has 6 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

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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

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Adjust your seat and seat back angle such that your wrists rest on the steering wheel

The seat should be adjusted while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, 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 may unexpectedly move 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.

6.1.2 Front Seat Slide

To move the seat forward or backward, pull and hold the seat slide lever up and move the seat to the desired position. Then, release the lever to lock.

While adjusting the seat, make sure the latch engages fully on both side of the fore-aft adjustment track rails 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 ensure that it is locked.

6.1.3 Front Seat Recline

To change the seat back angle, lean forward slightly and raise the lever. Then, lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. After adjusting, make sure the lever is returned to its original position and the seat back is locked.

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.

6.1.4 Front Seat Height Adjustment (if equipped)

To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.

To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.

Do not adjust the height of seat while vehicle is in motion.

6.2 Head Restraint

To raise the head restraint, pull it up without pressing the release button. To lower the head restraint, press the release button on top of the seat back and push the head restraint down.

Removed or improperly adjusted head restraints can result in serious head and neck injuries in case of a collision.

Do not apply excessive force to the head restraint during adjustment. It may get damaged.

6.3 Passenger Seat

6.3.1 Passenger Seat Recline

When returning the rear-reclined seat back to its upright position, make sure you support the seat back while operating the lever.

6.3.2 Passenger Seat Slide

To move the seat forward or backward, pull and hold the seat slide lever up and move the seat to the desired position. Then, release the lever to lock.

6.3.3 Passenger Seat Head Restraint (if equipped)

The head restraint comprises the padded portion which contacts your head and is inserted/locked in receptacles on the top of the seat back.

Your 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.

Always align top of the head restraint with the top of your head or as close to it as possible. To lower the head restraint, press the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

Head restraint are provided for front row and second row.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up without pressing the release button. To lower the head restraint, press the release button on top of the seat back and push the head restraint down.

Removed or improperly adjusted head restraints can result in serious head and neck injuries in case of a collision.

Do not apply excessive force to the head restraint during adjustment. It may get damaged.

6.4 Rear Seat

Second row bench seat is of 60:40 split configuration and also has a foldable armrest.

6.4.1 Head Restraint Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up without pressing the release button. To lower the head restraint, press the release button on top of the seat back and push the head restraint down.

Removed or improperly adjusted head restraints can result in serious head and neck injuries in case of a collision.

If possible, place the centre line of the head restraint at the passenger’s eye level.

If the passenger is too tall or too short, adjust the head restraints to highest or lowest position.

6.4.2 Folding The Rear Seat Back

To fold down the rear seat back:

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Insert the rear seat belt buckle and belt webbing in the storage to prevent the seat belt from being damaged

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Lower the rear head restraints to the lowest position

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Release the seatback lock by pulling the release lever

When locking the rear seatback into upright position, make sure you hear “click” sound.

When the seatback is released from its holding latch, the seatback can completely be folded. Ensure that none of your body parts are trapped.

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Fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle

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To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place

Rear Seatback Holding Latch

Before returning the folded seat back to the normal position. Pull the rear seat belt out of the seat back so that the seat belt is not jammed with the holding latch.

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Do not fold or unfold the rear seat when the vehicle is moving

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Make sure that there is nobody on the folded seatback and in cargo area

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If you put sharp or heavy objects on the seatback, there might be some damage to the seatbacks or even to the seats

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Without completely lowering the second row head restraints or with excessively reclined front seat back, there may be some damage to the head restraints or the centre console if the second row seats are folded

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Take care that there are no objects placed on the rear seat cushion before folding the rear seat back down as any sharp features in the object may damage the seat cover

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All necessary driver’s seat adjustments should be made before any driving

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Make sure that your seat is completely locked after adjusting

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Any object that might damage the seat should not be placed on the seat

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Removed or improperly adjusted head restraints can result in serious head and neck injuries in case of a collision. Make sure that the head restraints are in place and adjusted before driving

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Do not recline the seat back more than needed for comfort while vehicle is in motion. The seat belt is the most effective when the passenger sits back and straight up in the seat. If the seat back is reclined too much, then the risks of sliding under the lap belt and getting injured are increased

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Do not leave children unattended in parked vehicles. This can cause unexpected accident

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You can be hurt by the edges of the mechanism of the seat when trying to get the small objects (cigarette lighters, coins, credit cards) under the seat or caught between the seat and the centre console. Wear protective gloves to prevent injury

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Never try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving

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Unexpected movement of the seat or seat back can cause loss of control

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Take care not to bother the passenger behind you when adjusting the seat position

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Sit upright in the centre of the seat and wear the seat belt around your hip and pelvic bones

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Do not place any objects in the path of seat back movement. Any obstruction in this path prevents the seat back from being locked, causing severe injuries or death during a collision

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Always raise the seat back to the proper upright position before driving

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Never drive the vehicle with the seat folded. In a collision, you will be seriously killed or injured as you lose the protection the seat belt can provide

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To avoid unexpected accidents including severe injuries and death, sit in the position so that the distance between the steering wheel and your chest is at least 10 inches, as long as you are comfortable with driving

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Do not place a cigarette lighter on the floor or between the seats. The gas in the lighter container under the seat is potentially flammable when it is released from the container when the seat is moved

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Additional cushion between you and the seat cushion reduces the frictional force and could make you slide under the seat belt. This could result in serious injury or death

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Do not insert your hands under the seat or in the path of the seat movement when adjusting the seat. Your hands or fingers could get trapped between the seat and the frame

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Do not ride with the seat back reclined too much. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision, which could result in severe injury or death. Also, you cannot be protected by the seat belt and the belt can strangle you or even cut into your stomach. Therefore, sit up straight in your seat by keeping your seat back upright while driving

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When returning the seat back to the upright position, hold the seat back with your one hand and pull the release lever with the other hand. The more the seat back is reclined, the greater the restoring force of the seat back is. If you do not hold the seat back while adjusting the seat back, you could be injured by the restoring force

6.5 Seat Belts

6.5.1 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.

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All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belt no matter how short the trip in order to minimise 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

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In a rollover crash, an un-belted person is significantly more likely prone to injury than a person wearing a seat belt

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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 armrest, a pocketbook, or any external objects should be between you and the seat belt. Improper wearing of a seat belt will reduce the protection in an accident

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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 people of adult size, must be properly used and maintained

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For usage of adult seat belt to secure children, refer to section on manual for child seat positions and use a child restraint system

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Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle during a crash or emergency stop

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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

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An accident or emergency stop, can damage your seat belt system, even if the accident is “minor”. Please have your Authorised Mahindra Dealer inspect the seat belt system after an accident

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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.

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Seat belt systems can be prone to abuse. They are not indestructible. They must be handled with care to avoid damage

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Keep the belts clean and dry. Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and webbing 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

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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

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.

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. 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 spread the impact forces properly leading to serious injuries.

Never put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap. This could lead to serious injuries.

Seat Belt Usage is necessary to:

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Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle

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Reduce the possibility of injuries to upper body, lower body and legs during an accident

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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 fastened snug on the hips and as low as possible and the shoulder strap should be across the child's shoulder, not the neck or face. If you are unable to position the strap across the child's shoulder, the child should remain 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.

6.5.2 Fastening the Seat Belt (3-Point type)

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. 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.

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 is fastened. Refer “Warning Lamps” in the “Features and Control” chapter for further details.

6.5.3 Unfastening the Seat Belt (Both 3-Point & 2-Point)

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.

Never insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and may cause damage to the buckle mechanism, thereby making the seat belt ineffective in an accident, resulting in serious personal injury.

6.5.4 Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)

PODS system is to detect the presence of occupant in the seat.

If occupant is present and not wearing seat belt, seat belt reminder warning lamp will come ON till the seat belt is buckled.

Along with this warning lamp Chime in Cluster will be ON for 95 secs.

6.5.5 Seat Belt Height Adjuster

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor for maximum comfort and safety in both front seats. If the height of the seat belt is too near your neck, you will not be getting the most effective protection. The shoulder portion of the belt should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearest to the door and not your neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster to an appropriate position while pressing the height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into the position.

Adjust the shoulder belt height sitting well back in the seat. Do not adjust the seat belt height while vehicle is in motion.

6.6 Infant and Child Safety

Mass group	Restraint device figure	Front Passenger	Rear centre	Rear out board	Mounting method of vehicle
O ~ up to 10 kg (0 ~ 9 months)	Rear-facing child seat	U	U	U	3-point belt rear-facing
O+ ~ up to 13 kg (0 ~ 2 years)	Rear-facing child seat	U	U	U	3-point belt rear-facing
I ~ 9 to 18 kg (9 months ~ 4 years)	Forward-facing child seat	U	U	U	3-point
II ~ 15 to 25 kg (4 years ~ 6 years)	Booster seat	U	U	U	3-point
III ~ 22 to 36 kg (6 years ~ 12 years)	Booster seat	U	U	U	3-point

U: Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in the mass group.

UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in the mass group.

L: Suitable for particular child restraints given on attached list. These restraints may be of the “semi-universal” categories.

X: Seat position not suitable for children in the mass group.

Table of Vehicle Handbook Information on ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability for Various ISOFIX Positions
Mass group	Size Class	Fixture	Vehicle ISOFIX Positions
Mass group	Size Class	Fixture	Front Passenger	Rear centre	Rear out board
Carrycot	F	ISO/L1	X	X	X
Carrycot	G	ISO/L2	X	X	X
Group 0 up to 10kg	E	ISO/R1	X	X	IUF
Group 0+ up to 13kg	E	ISO/R1	X	X	IUF
	D	ISO/R2	X	X	IUF
	C	ISO/R3	X	X	X
Group I9 to 18kg	D	ISO/R2	X	X	IUF
	C	ISO/R3	X	X	X
	B	ISO/F2	X	X	IUF
	B1	ISO/F2X	X	X	IUF
	A	ISO/F3	X	X	IUF

Key of letters be inserted in the above table

IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.

IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.

X: ISOFIX position not suitable ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.

Anchorage Location

Child restraint anchor fittings are installed at the points as shown in the figure.

Unrestrained infants and small children could be injured

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Never transport them unless they are properly restrained

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Use restrained system which meet safety standard

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Follow directions provided by the manufacturer

6.6.1 Warning for Child Restraint

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Use only the officially approved child restraint

Mahindra is not responsible for the personal injury and property damage due to the defect of child restraint

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Use only the child restraint with proper type and size for your baby

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Use only the child restraint at proper location

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Child restraint has 5 categories based on the weight as below:

1	GROUP 0 : 0 ~ 10KG	4	GROUP II : 15 ~ 25KG
2	GROUP 0+ : 0 ~ 13KG	5	GROUP III : 22 ~ 36KG
3	GROUP I : 9 ~ 18KG

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Group 0 & 0+

Rear-facing child restraint fitted on the rear seat

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Group I

Forward-facing child restraint fitted on the rear seat

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Group II & III

Booster seat fitted on the rear seat with seat belt fastened. Always follow the installation and use instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat

Cautions for ISOFIX Seat

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The rear seatback anchor 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 seatback anchors. The increased load may cause the hooks or anchors to break, causing serious injury or death

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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

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Make sure the latches of the child restraint system are latched to the lower latches. In this case, you can hear the “click” sound

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The child restraint seat strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct seatback anchor

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Make sure that the child restraint system is firmly secured by rocking it in different directions

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Incorrectly installed child restraint system may cause an unexpected personal injury

7 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 and 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 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.

7.1 Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with the following airbags:

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Driver’s Airbag : A frontal airbag for the driver in Steering wheel hub

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Passenger’s Airbag : A frontal airbag for the front passenger in the passenger side instrument panel

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Knee Airbag (if equipped) : The driver’s knee airbag is located on the dashboard under the steering wheel.

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Side Curtain Airbag (if equipped) : The side curtain airbags are contained between right above the front and rear doors and the end of the vehicle roof. The side curtain airbag is designed to inflate only in an impact to the side of the vehicle and protect occupants’ heads.

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Side Seat Airbag (if equipped) : The side seat airbag are installed in each front seat back. It is designed to inflate only in an impact to the side of the vehicle and protect occupants’ body

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.

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.

7.2 Front Airbags

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 “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

Front Passenger Airbag

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.

Knee Airbag (if equipped)

The driver’s knee airbag is located on the dashboard under the steering wheel, the driver’s knee airbag can help protect the driver by inflating simultaneously with the front airbag in head-on collision.

If the driver’s posture is improper while driving, the knee airbag might not protect the driver’s knee area when the airbag is deployed.

7.3 Seat Side Airbag and Curtain Airbag (if equipped)

Seat Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

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.

The side impact airbag are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.

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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

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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

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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

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Do not use any accessory seat covers. Use of seat covers could reduce or prevent the effectiveness of the system

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Do not instal any accessories on the side or near the side impact airbag

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Do not place any objects over the airbag or between the airbag and yourself

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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

7.4 Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch

OFF/Deactivated

ON/Activated

The front passenger airbag is disabled (not inflatable) when placing the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch to “OFF” position. This switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, and you can see it when opening the front passenger door. Press and turn this switch to operate

Passenger Airbag OFF Indicator

This indicator comes on when turning the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch to “OFF” position to disable the passenger airbag.

7.5 Airbag System Malfunction Lamp

Airbags do not require any regular maintenance of service. The airbag system malfunction lamp illuminates when the ignition is ON, and it turns OFF after about 2 secs. 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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

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The lamp does not glow when the ignition is switched ON or glows beyond six (6) secs. after switching the ignition ON

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The lamp comes ON at any other time, even briefly

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The lamp comes ON intermittently

Never make any modifications to your vehicle which could affect the performance of your 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 Authorised Mahindra 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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Even if the airbags do not deploy during an accident, take your vehicle to an Authorised Mahindra 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.

7.6 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 fraction of a second, 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. If you can safely exit the vehicle, you should do so immediately.

Airbag deployment may cause windshield to break.

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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

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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

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Do not cover the steering wheel, instrument panel with any object (e.g. dash panel covers) which may prevent the airbags from inflating properly

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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.

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 driver must sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle

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The front passenger must sit as far back as possible from the dashboard

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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

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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

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All vehicle occupants must be properly restrained using the seat belts

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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

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Front airbags can injure occupants improperly positioned in the front seats

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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

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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

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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

7.7 Child Restraint and Airbag

“Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an active 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:

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On the front passenger’s sun visor

Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an active airbag in front of it!

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.

7.8 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

Front airbag are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision.

7.9 Airbag Non-deployment

Impacts below a pre-determined threshold level may not cause the airbag to deploy in the following cases:

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Collision with Utility Poles or Trees -

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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Under-ride Situations -

Running under a truck may not provide the decelerations necessary for airbag deployment. Airbags will not inflate in this “under-ride” situation where deceleration forces that are detected by sensors are significantly low.

Rear-end Collisions -

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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Frontal Impact -

Frontal impact beyond 30º range from head-on to the vehicle.

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Potholes or Stepped Surfaces -

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 -

Airbags will not inflate in rollover accidents where airbag deployment would not provide protection to the occupants.

Frontal Side Swipe Impact -

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the deceleration force necessary for airbag deployment. 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.

7.10 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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer for inspection and repairs.

7.11 Self Removing SRS Related Parts

Self removing the instrument panel, steering wheel, seat belts or airbag related parts or sensors is not recommended. Airbags could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries, or they may not deploy when there is a need. Visit an Authorised Mahindra Dealer if these parts must be removed.

7.12 Airbag Disposal

Improper disposal of an airbag or a vehicle with live airbags can be extremely dangerous. Approach an Authorised Mahindra Dealer to do these jobs.

7.13 Airbag Repair

If the front airbag cover or IP airbag cover shows signs of damage or having been removed, the vehicle should be towed to the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for repair. Do not attempt to self repair or reinstal the cover.

7.14 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.

8 LOCKS AND KEYS

Your XUV300 comes with two types of keys depending on the variant. The keys operate all locks in your vehicle including those of the doors and ignition with steering lock. We advise you to keep one of these keys in a safe place for emergency use, but not in the vehicle. Should you lose your keys or if you need replacement keys, they can be ordered through an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Key Number Tag:

Your key number is shown on the tag attached to the key. It is recommended that you record the key number and store in a safe place.

There is a limitation (max. 2 keys at a time) to the number of keys that can be programmed.

The minimum timeframe required to supply the duplicate keys is 20 days after all the formalities are completed. Please contact the Authorised Mahindra Dealer to understand the formalities involved.

Never leave the key in the ignition switch with children in the vehicle. A child could switch on the ignition, start the engine, operate power windows and other controls, or move the vehicle, resulting in personal injuries to the bystanders and/or children seated inside.

8.1 Doors

8.1.1 To Open a Door from Inside

Pull the door lever away from the door and push the door outward to open.

8.1.2 To Open a Door from Outside

Pull the door handle firmly outwards to unlock and swing the door open.

8.1.3 Locking / Unlocking Individual Doors from Inside

Individual doors can be locked/unlocked from inside by the respective door lock tabs. Lift the lock tab outwards to unlock or press the tab inwards to lock that particular door.


A : Lock	B : Unlock

Locking the driver / co-driver door from inside activates the central locking system, thereby locking/unlocking ALL the doors of the vehicle. Refer to Central Locking section for further details.

8.1.4 Manual Locking / Unlocking Doors from Outside

The driver/co-driver door can be manually locked/unlocked from outside by using conventional key. The key is bi-directional; you can insert it into the keyhole either way. Turn the key anti-clockwise to lock or clockwise to unlock the door.

A : Lock

B : Unlock

A keyhole is provided in the driver door to lock/unlock the doors manually from outside.

Locking the driver door from outside activates the central locking system, thereby locking ALL the doors of the vehicle. Refer to Central Locking section for further details.

8.1.5 Locking / Unlocking the Back Door

The tailgate is locked/unlocked when locking/unlocking the doors.

To open the tailgate, press the switch located on the inner side of the tailgate door handle.

Now tailgate is unlocked lift it up

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Before closing the tailgate, ensure that none of your body parts are trapped. Also, because the tailgate is heavy, it might unexpectedly fall down and close. To prevent any injury, close the tailgate with caution

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The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the tailgate

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Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained

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If you drive with the tailgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. If you must drive with the tailgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle

Cargo can fall out of an open tailgate while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an unexpected accident. Do not travel with the tailgate open.

Make sure that you close the tailgate before driving. Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attached objects if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.

Remove any obstacles to interrupt closing the tailgate securely.

8.2 Tailgate Safety Release Lever

Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment.

You can open the tailgate inside the vehicle.

Open the cover.

To unlock the tailgate, push the emergency safety release lever inside the trim panel to right side.

Push the tailgate to open.

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Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion

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For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment

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Do not allow children to play in cargo area. If they open the tailgate with the opening lever abruptly, it may cause a serious personal injury

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No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash

8.3 Central Locking System

All doors of the vehicle can be simultaneously locked or unlocked from the driver/co-driver door and with the switch provided in quadruple switch.

8.3.1 Central Locking / Unlocking All Doors from Outside

To manually lock/unlock all the doors from outside using the conventional key, turn the key anti-clockwise /clockwise respectively in the driver door keyhole.

A : Lock

B : Unlock

If any doors are open when central locking is activated, the system locks the open doors when they are closed.

Central locking ALL the doors in the vehicle can also be done using the Remote key. Refer the relevant sections in this chapter for more details.

8.3.2 Central Locking / Unlocking All Doors from Inside

Press the driver and co-driver door lock tab down (A) to lock or lift the lock tab up (B) to unlock all doors simultaneously.

A : Lock

B : Unlock

8.3.3 Child Safety Rear Door Lock

Your vehicle is equipped with left and right side child safety rear door locks. When the lock mechanism is engaged, the rear door(s) cannot be opened from the inside. The door(s) can only be opened from the outside.

To activate the child safety right rear door lock, insert the key and rotate towards anti-clockwise direction.

To de-activate the child safety right rear door lock, insert the key and rotate towards clockwise direction.

A : Lock

B : Unlock

If the rear doors are not operable from inside, ensure that the child safety locks have been disabled.

Mahindra strongly recommends that the child safety rear door locks be used whenever there are children travelling in the rear seat.

8.4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (if equipped)

The front side of the Remote has three control buttons: Unlock, Lock and Search button. There is also a mechanical key release button (E).

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on Radio Frequency (RF). You can insert the key into the ignition with either side up.

	A : Mechanical key release button B : Lock button C : Search button D : Unlock button E : LED

Press the mechanical key release button to open the key blade.

8.4.1 Precautions while Handling Remote Key

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Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off RF waves

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Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight

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Do not put the key in any liquid or wash it in an ultrasonic washer

8.4.2 Remote Key Status LED

LED present on Remote would be indicating the user about the Remote lock/unlock/trunk button input and also health of Remote battery.

8.4.3 To Lock and Arm the Vehicle with Remote

Press the lock button on the Remote for locking and arming the vehicle.

When the vehicle is successfully locked and armed using the Remote, the hazard lamps and buzzer will flash once.

If there are any doors open, the hazard lamps flash five times along with audible beeps indicating the same.

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If any of the doors, are open while locking the vehicle with Remote, the vehicle locks all doors (door locks) irrespective of the open door/doors. When the open door(s) is/are closed later, the vehicle is locked and armed

8.4.4 Unlock and Disarm the Vehicle with Remote

Press the unlock button on the Remote to unlock and disarm the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked and disarmed using Remote, Hazard lamps and buzzer flash twice.

8.4.5 Theft Alarm

If there was an unauthorised attempt to open/start the vehicle by someone from the time you had locked and armed the vehicle to the time you press the unlock button of Remote, the hazard lamps flash four times along with an alarm indicating the attempt.

If this occurs, press the “UNLOCK” button on the Remote to disarm the security alarm.

Using the ignition key to open the door, when the vehicle was locked and armed with Remote will be treated as unauthorised by the system setting off the alarm.

When vehicle is armed by Remote , opening the door from inside by operating the door inner handle will activate the vehicle theft alarm. Press the unlock button on the Remote to cancel the alarm.

8.4.6 Search Function

The search function can be used to locate the vehicle in a parking lot. Press the search button on the Remote for more than 1 sec. continuously to activate the search function.

When the Search function is ON, the hazard lamps and burglar horn will flash for approx. 30 secs. helping you to locate your vehicle. To extend the search, press the search button again which will flash the hazard lamps and burglar horn for another 30 secs. Again press the search button on the Remote for more than 1 second or un-lock button on the remote to de-activate the search function.

The head lamps also turn ON when UNLOCK button is pressed twice (enabling the Lead Me to Vehicle (LMV) feature). For the first UNLOCK command, the doors are unlocked, and for the next UNLOCK command, the head lamps turn ON enabling you to safely board/locate the vehicle in the night.

If horn is in Mute condition, only hazard lamps will flash for 30 seconds during search function.

Search function works both during Locked/Unlocked conditions of the vehicle.

8.4.7 Auto Locking

This feature enables all doors to lock automatically, when all doors are closed and vehicle speed if greater than 20 kmph.

8.4.8 Auto Re-locking (if applicable)

After unlocking the vehicle using Remote, if none of the doors are opened in 45 seconds Auto re-lock of all doors will happen.

8.4.9 Auto Re-lock on Master Actuator Unlock

Once Auto locking happened and if the Master Actuator was unlocked at any vehicle speed, next Auto lock will reoccur when the vehicle speed goes below 5 kmph and again crosses 20 kmph with all the doors in closed condition.

8.4.10 Auto Re-lock On Any Door Open

Once Auto locking is occurred, and if any door is opened when vehicle speed is less than 5 kmph, Auto Lock will reoccur only when vehicle speed crosses 20 kmph in all doors closed and master actuator in lock condition.

8.4.11 Anti Lockout

This feature will not allow the doors to lock, if any door is open and someone tries to lock the doors by using inside master actuator.

However, if repeatedly attempt to lock for 3 times then, doors will get locked.

8.4.12 Auto Unlock On Ignition OFF

When Ignition is switched off, all doors will get unlocked automatically, if locked.

There are no visual indications for this operation.

8.4.13 Auto Unlock Upon Crash

In vehicles equipped with airbags, Auto Unlock of doors takes place in case of an unfortunate event of an accident and airbags are deployed.

8.4.14 Thermal Protection

Door lock mechanism does not respond to remote/CDL requests, if Lock / Unlock are performed 8 or more times within 20 seconds.

Lock/Unlock will not happen for 20 seconds and after lapse of this time limit, it will function normally.

8.4.15 Remote Key Operating Range

Using Remote, you can lock/arm or unlock/disarm the vehicle from distances approx. 30ft. (9m).

If there is reduction in Remote range, please follow the steps below:

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Check the distance: The Remote key may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer to the vehicle during rain or bad weather

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Check the location: Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signals. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the Remote key higher, and try again. Moreover, closeness to a radio transmitter such as radio station tower, airport transmitter, mobile or CB radios may lead to reduction in range of Remote key

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Check the Remote key battery: See battery replacement procedure, given later in this section

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If the Remote key is still not working correctly, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer

8.4.16 If Remote Key is Lost

If you have lost the programmed Remote key, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for procuring a new Remote key.

While programming a new key set, you will have to submit all the keys available with you, to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Please note that there is a limitation (max. 2 keys at a time) to the number of keys that can be ordered. The minimum timeframe required to supply the duplicate keys is 20 days after all the formalities are completed. Please contact the Authorised Mahindra Dealer to understand the formalities involved.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to deactivate the theft detent devices or start the engine.

If the key is stolen or lost, communicate to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for de-activating the function of the lost or stolen key. This is essential to avoid unauthorised access using the misplaced key.

Only Remote key transmitters programmed to your vehicle electronics can be used for remote locking and unlocking of your vehicle.

8.5 Smart Key System/Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) (if equipped

Smart Key System enables you to enter or exit your vehicle without the need to manually lock/unlock the doors. You can start/stop, lock or unlock the vehicle using Smart Key. To do this, you only need to carry the Smart Key with you.
	A : Mechanical key release button B : Lock button C : Search button D : Unlock button E : LED

Remote Key Panic alarm feature is not available in Smart Key variants.

The front side of the Smart Key has three control buttons: Lock (B) and Search (C), Unlock (D). There is also a emergency key release button (A), which releases a mechanical key for emergency purposes (E.g. when PKE battery is low).

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When locking or unlocking with Smart Key, the distance between the Smart Key and the corresponding door handle must not be greater than 3ft (1m).

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Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off RF waves

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Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight

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Do not put the key in any liquid or wash it in an ultrasonic washer

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The Smart Key can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity

8.5.1 Locking/Unlocking using Smart key

Carrying the Smart Key along with you, you can lock or unlock the doors and tail door and even start and stop the engine without inserting the key. Functions of the buttons on a Smart Key is similar to the remote keyless entry.

Locking the vehicle:

Carry the Smart Key

Close all the doors

Press the button in the door handle

The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate the locking (5 blinks will be provided if engine hood is open while locking)

Make sure that the doors are locked by pulling at the outside door handles

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Key should be in the proximity of less than 0.7m from the outside door handle

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Vehicle can be locked centrally by pressing the button in the door handle nearer to the PKE (PKE should be nearer to the triggered side). E.g., locking/unlocking of the co-driver door is possible only if PKE is around the co-driver area

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Even after pressing the outside door handle button, if the doors do not lock, a chime is heard for 5 times, then one of the following situations are true:

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A Smart Key is kept inside the vehicle

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The vehicle/key is in IGN ON or ACC ON position

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One of the doors not closed properly

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On attempting to lock by pressing the button in door handle, the chime will sound for 3 times if the steering is not locked

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With the one Smart Key inside, on locking the vehicle using the remote lock button, the key which is kept inside would get deactivated completely for the security of the vehicle. In order to make the key to active again, the vehicle should be unlocked either using Smart Key or by pressing remote unlock

Unlocking the vehicle:

Carry the Smart Key

Press the button in the door handle

All doors would unlock and hazard warning lights will blink twice

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Key should be in the proximity of less than 0.7m from the outside door handle

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Vehicle can be unlocked centrally by pressing the button in the door handle only when the key is in same side of the door where the button is pressed

Unlocking the Tail door alone:

The tailgate is locked/unlocked when locking/unlocking the doors.

To open the tailgate, touch the opening switch inner side of the tailgate door handle with the tailgate unlocked, and then lift it up.

In theft deterrent mode, you can unlock only the tailgate by pressing the tailgate switch with the smart key. The tailgate will be locked again when closing it.

If the smart key felt inside unknowingly and if tail door closed, all the doors will unlock automatically with hazard and buzzer blinks twice.

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The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the tailgate

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Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained

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Cargo can fall out of an open tailgate while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an unexpected accident. Do not travel with the tailgate open.

Make sure that you close the tailgate before driving. Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attached objects if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.

Remove any obstacles to interrupt closing the tailgate securely.

Mute/Unmute the Alarm/Beeps

The alarm or beeps heard when one of the doors are open can be muted/unmuted. Press the lock button for more than 1 secs. to swap between mute and unmute.

Only the door open beeps and alarm can be muted. The PKE alerts cannot be muted.

8.5.2 Precautions while Handling Smart Key

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Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off RF waves

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Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight

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Do not put the key in any liquid or wash it in an ultrasonic washer

8.5.3 Smart Key Status LED

LED present on Remote would be indicating the user about the Remote lock/unlock/trunk button input and also health of Remote battery.

8.5.4 To Lock and Arm the Vehicle with Remote

Press the lock button on the Remote for locking and arming the vehicle.

When the vehicle is successfully locked and armed using the Remote, the hazard lamps and buzzer will flash once.

If there are any doors open, the hazard lamps flash five times along with audible beeps indicating the same.

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8.5.5 Unlock and Disarm the Vehicle with Remote

Press the unlock button on the Remote to unlock and disarm the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked and disarmed using Remote, Hazard lamps and buzzer flash twice.

8.5.6 Theft Alarm

If this occurs, press the “UNLOCK” button on the Remote to disarm the security alarm.

Using the smart key to open the door, when the vehicle was locked and armed with Remote will be treated as unauthorised by the system setting off the alarm.

When vehicle is armed by Remote , opening the door from inside by operating the door inner handle will activate the vehicle theft alarm. Press the unlock button on the Remote to cancel the alarm.

8.5.7 Search Function

The search function can be used to locate the vehicle in a parking lot. Press the search button on the Remote for more than 1 sec. continuously to activate the search function.

If horn is in Mute condition, only hazard lamps will flash for 30 seconds during search function.

Search function works both during Locked/Unlocked conditions of the vehicle.

8.5.8 Auto Locking

This feature enables all doors to lock automatically, when all doors are closed and vehicle speed if greater than 20 kmph.

8.5.9 Auto Re-locking (if applicable)

After unlocking the vehicle using Remote, if none of the doors are opened in 45 seconds Auto re-lock of all doors will happen.

8.5.10 Auto Re-lock on Master Actuator Unlock

8.5.11 Auto Re-lock On Any Door Open

8.5.12 Anti Lockout

This feature will not allow the doors to lock, if any door is open and someone tries to lock the doors by using inside master actuator.

However, if repeatedly attempt to lock for 3 times then, doors will get locked.

8.5.13 Auto Unlock On Ignition OFF

When Ignition is switched off, all doors will get unlocked automatically, if locked.

There are no visual indications for this operation.

8.5.14 Auto Unlock Upon Crash

In vehicles equipped with airbags, Auto Unlock of doors takes place in case of an unfortunate event of an accident and airbags are deployed.

8.5.15 Thermal Protection

Door lock mechanism does not respond to remote/CDL requests, if Lock / Unlock are performed 8 or more times within 20 seconds.

Lock/Unlock will not happen for 20 seconds and after lapse of this time limit, it will function normally.

8.5.16 Remote Key Operating Range

Using Remote, you can lock/arm or unlock/disarm the vehicle from distances approx. 30ft. (9m).

If there is reduction in Remote range, please follow the steps below:

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Check the distance: The Remote key may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer to the vehicle during rain or bad weather

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Check the Remote key battery: See battery replacement procedure, given later in this section

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If the Remote key is still not working correctly, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer

8.5.17 If Smart Key is Lost

If you have lost the programmed Smart key, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for procuring a new Smart key.

While programming a new key set, you will have to submit all the keys available with you, to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to deactivate the theft detent devices or start the engine.

Only Smart key transmitters programmed to your vehicle electronics can be used for remote locking and unlocking of your vehicle.

8.6 Engine START/STOP Button

The engine can be started or stopped by the presence of the Smart Key inside the vehicle.

Whenever the doors are opened, the engine start/stop button will be illuminated and go off after few seconds.

Upon any fault identification by the system in the start/stop switch, an alert would be provided in the Instrument cluster. Please visit the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately to rectify the problem.

Even with the failure in the start/stop switch, vehicle's normal function may work which depends on the severity of the failure. Please visit the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer to rectify the problem immediately.

Engine start/stop button positions:

To operate the engine start/stop switch to its intended function, Smart Key should be inside the vehicle.

OFF

To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and press the engine start/stop button once. Status LED in the engine start/stop button goes OFF to indicate the OFF position.

If the engine is not switching off by pressing the engine start/stop button (one press), press and hold the engine start/stop button for more than 3 seconds or rapidly press and release the engine start/stop button 3 times within 3 seconds. On doing so, the vehicle ignition status is changed to ACC position till 30 seconds, then it will change to OFF position. Contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer at the earliest.

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic anti-theft steering column lock. The steering wheel locks when the engine start/stop button is in OFF position to protect against the theft. The steering wheel locks automatically when the driver door is opened or 25 seconds after engine start/stop button changes to OFF position. If the steering wheel is not locked properly when you open the driver door and on attempting to lock the vehicle, a warning chirp along with the hazard blinks thrice. Try locking the steering wheel again (by toggling Engine Start/Stop button). If the problem is not solved, we recommend to take the vehicle to nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

To switch ON the ignition, press the engine start/stop button when the switch position is in OFF/ACC without depressing the brake pedal and with the Smart Key inside the vehicle. Status LED in the engine start/stop button will turn Red to indicate the IGN ON position and the vehicle is ready for starting.

Keeping the vehicle in ignition ON position for longer time without engine running, would drain the battery. Turn OFF the ignition if engine is not to be started.

Vehicle ignition would not turn to ON position on any of the following conditions:

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If the electronic steering lock is not getting unlocked

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A warning would be displayed in the Instrument cluster. If the steering wheel doesn’t unlock properly, press the start/stop button while turning the steering wheel right/left to release the tension on the lock.

Still, if you are not able to turn ON the IGN, please contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Service Centre.

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If the key is not detected inside the vehicle or far away from the driver which is not in detectable position

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A warning would be displayed in the Instrument cluster along with a beep sound for a few secs. Bring the Smart Key inside the vehicle if not in the vehicle or keep the key away from any electronic gadgets to allow the system to detect the key

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If still the key is not detected, the key battery might be low. Press the start/stop button once and while the status LED in the button is blinking RED, bring the key fob on top of the start/stop button and hold for few seconds till status LED changes to permanent RED. Once start/stop status LED turns RED, press Start/Stop button to turn ON IGN immediately

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When engine start/stop button is ON or engine is in running condition with vehicle at standstill and if any door is opened, the system checks for the Smart Key. If the Smart Key is not inside the vehicle, an alert in the Instrument cluster is displayed along with a chirp for 5 times to indicate key not detected inside

Bring the Smart Key inside the vehicle or keep the key in the detectable position whenever you are inside the vehicle.

Starting the vehicle

To start the engine, press the brake and press the engine start/stop button once with the key inside the vehicle. The engine can be started from any position (OFF / ON) of the start/stop switch.

Ensure the TGS is in neutral position before starting.

If engine start/stop button is pressed without pressing the brake pedal, engine will not start and the vehicle power modes will change as follows: OFF→ ON →OFF→ ON

If the engine start/stop button is pressed from the OFF position directly, along with the brake in depressed position, there may be a small delay in the engine cranking. This is normal and not to be taken as a fault.

Never press the engine start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion except in an emergency. This will result in the engine turning off and loss of power assist for the steering and brake systems. This may lead to loss of direction control and braking function, leading to an accident.

Once the engine is started, it would not stop even if the key is not inside the vehicle. Before leaving the driver seat, always make sure engine start/stop button is in OFF position and always take the Smart Key with you. Vehicle safety and security would be affected if these precautions are not followed.

Emergency stop

To turn the engine OFF in an emergency, press and hold the engine start/stop button for more than 2 seconds or rapidly press and release the engine start/stop button 3 times within 3 seconds. On doing so, the vehicle ignition is changed to ACC position.

BACK up Start

If the key fob battery is low, the key may not be detected. In such a situation, press the start/stop button once while the status LED in the button is blinking green, bring the key fob on top of the start/stop button and hold it there for few seconds till status LED changes to permanent green. Once start/stop status LED turns green, press start/stop button to turn ON IGN immediately.

If key fob battery is detected low by the system, an alert would be triggered while turning OFF the ignition. Change the battery by following the procedure as mentioned in the section for battery replacement.

Key fob battery low can be detected only if the key has been continuously used in the vehicle. Keeping the key outside the vehicle for longer duration and then using it with the drained battery cannot be detected.

8.7 Smart Key Warning

When a smart key is left inside the vehicle and all doors are closed, LCD display shows this message for 10 seconds if you lock the door using the other smart key.

LCD display shows this message if you leave the vehicle with the Smart Key when the engine Start/Stop button is ON or Start position.

LCD display shows this message for 10 seconds if the Smart Key battery is weak when you press the engine Start/Stop button. Replace the battery with new one.

LCD display shows this message when engine start fails due to the battery discharged Smart Key and etc.

LCD display shows this message for 10 seconds when there is malfunction on the engine Start/Stop button or Smart Key system. If the message appears constantly, bring your vehicle to Authorised Mahindra Dealer for checkup.

8.8 Vehicle Locking/Unlocking in an Emergency Situation

If the Smart Key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the doors by using the mechanical key:

To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button in the side of the key fob and pull the mechanical key head.

Insert the key into the keyhole in the door nearer to the door handle. Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to unlock and turn it towards the front to lock.

To reinstal the mechanical key, put the key into the key fob and push it until a click is heard

It is strictly not advisable to leave the key fobs in the vehicle. Vehicle can be started by any unauthorised person.

A maximum of 2 Smart Keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a key, we strictly recommend to contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately to block the lost key and to get a new key.

The Smart Key may not work if any of the following occurs:

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The Smart Key is close to a radio station, airport or an area where there is a possibility of large radio transmissions which can interfere with the normal operation of the Smart Key

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The Smart Key is near a mobile or a cellular phone or some electronic gadgets like Laptop/Tablets. The signal from the Smart Key could be blocked by normal operation of your cell phone or smartphone. Avoid placing the Smart Key and your electronic gadgets in the same trouser or jacket pocket or in the bag and maintain adequate distance between the two devices

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Another vehicle Smart Key is being operated close to your vehicle

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Smart Key kept inside the glove box or top bin in the instrument panel may not be detected sometimes. Keep the Smart Key in the visible zone or in your pocket for getting it detected

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Keep the Smart Key away from the water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty

Make sure the vehicle ignition is in OFF state, whenever leaving the vehicle even with the key. By keeping the vehicle ignition in ON/ACC state will hamper the vehicle security.

Do not hand over the Smart Key to any unauthorised person or service provider. Your vehicle security system may be compromised in doing so.

8.9 If Smart Key is Lost

If you have lost the programmed Smart Key, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for procuring a new Smart Key.

While programming a new key set, you will have to submit all the keys available with you, to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Please note that there is a limitation (max. 2 keys at a time) to the number of keys that can be ordered. The minimum timeframe required to supply the duplicate keys is 10 days after all the formalities are completed. Please contact the Authorised Mahindra Dealer to understand the formalities involved.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to deactivate the anti-theft devices or start the engine.

Only Smart Key transmitters programmed to your vehicle electronics can be used for remote locking and unlocking of your vehicle.

8.10 Battery Replacement for Remote Key/Smart Key

Replacing Procedures:

Remove the cover at the back side of the Remote Key/Smart Key using a smallest flat screwdriver while taking care not to damage it.

Slide the battery press and pull of the battery spring.

Use only specified battery (CR2032). Make sure that the battery is installed in correct direction.

Instal the battery in the reverse order of removal.

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Use only the specified battery. Otherwise, the remote control key may not work properly

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Make sure that the battery is installed in correct direction

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Dispose the used battery in accordance with local regulations

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Both Remote Key and Smart Key are not completely water-proof. Repairing or replacing a damaged key due to water exposure (e.g. Drink, moisture, etc.) will not be covered by your warranty

This product contains a lithium button cell. If the button cell is swallowed, severe internal burns can occur within a mere two hours and lead to death.

Keep new or removed batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, discontinue use and keep away from children.If you think that batteries have been swallowed or are stuck in any part of the body, seek medical help immediately.

8.10.1 Battery Specification

Battery Voltage	3 V
Battery Capacity	225 mAh

8.11 Theft Detent Warning System

8.11.1 Arming of Vehicle

Once all the doors are closed and locked with remote by pressing lock button, Theft Detent warning system would get activated.

8.11.2 Theft Detent Trigger

If any one tries to manipulate the Ignition or manually opens the doors or manually unlocks the doors, Theft Detent warning system alarm is activated by blinking the turn lamps and blowing Burglar horn for 27 secs.

Once the alarm is triggered, it can be disabled by pressing unlock button on remote or switching on the Ignition by using valid key.

8.12 Engine Immobiliser System

An Engine Immobiliser System is a security system that prevents the vehicle from being operated by unauthorised keys. The Engine immobiliser prevents the engine from being started unless it recognises signals from the correct coded key. When a wrong key is inserted or a theft attempt is detected, the alarm is set off, and the hazard lamps flash along with a siren.

The system is automatically activated when the key is removed from the ignition.

8.12.1 Features of the Immobiliser System

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Prevents the vehicle being started by anyone not in possession of the correct vehicle key

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The vehicle is automatically protected after the key is removed from the ignition. At every ignition ON, if the vehicle does not recognise the correct key code, the engine check lamp will illuminate/blink and the engine cannot be started

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The vehicle will not be protected until the key has been taken out of the ignition

If the engine check lamp flashes or remains continuously illuminated after the ignition being switched ON, there is a system malfunction. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

Inserting the correct coded key in the ignition and switching the ignition ON, automatically deactivates the system. This enables the engine to start.

In the event of the vehicle not starting with the correct key, switch off the ignition for a minimum of 1 minute and attempt to start the vehicle again.

Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobiliser system. Any unauthorised changes or modifications can affect proper operation of the system and will void your warranty.

The security system will be activated only when the vehicle is locked using the Smart Key. Locking the doors with the manual key will not activate the security system.

Using the smart key to open the door, when the vehicle was locked and armed with Smart Key will be treated as unauthorised by the system setting off the alarm. Press the unlock button on the Smart Key to cancel the alarm.

9 FEATURES AND CONTROL

9.1 Quadruple Switch

A : ORVM Folding/Unfolding Switch

B : Aiming Switch

C : Driver Door Window Switch

D : Rear RH Window Switch

E : Door Lock/Unlock Switch

F : Window Lock Switch

G : Rear LH Window Switch

H : Passenger’s Window Switch

I : Mirror Selection Switch

The quadruple power window switch on the driver door armrest/handle controls the following functions:

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Both LH and RH ORVM folding

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ORVM selector

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ORVM adjustment

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Power window functions of all doors in the vehicle

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Power window safety switch that enables/disables power window operation of rear doors when operated independently from the respective doors

9.1.1 Power Windows

Power windows can be operated only when the ignition is “ON” position.

Power Window Control after IGN OFF - The power window control will be available for 30 seconds after IGN OFF condition.

The driver can operate all the power windows in the vehicle through the quadruple switch on the driver door armrest/handle.

Other passengers in the vehicle can raise or lower their respective window glasses individually by using the separate switches provided on each of the door trim pads/armrests.

To lower/raise the window glass push/pull, the power window switches respectively.

Do not operate the power windows frequently when the engine is OFF. This will drain the vehicle battery.

If you operate the switches often during a short period of time, the system might become inoperable for a certain duration to prevent damage due to overheating. The system will return to normal functioning shortly.

It is recommended to operate one window switch at a time.

While operating the power windows, check for obstructions like head, hand, etc. which may lead to personal injuries.

Power Window Control after IGN OFF - The power window control will be available for 30 seconds after IGN OFF condition.

9.1.2 Power Window Lock Switch

The main power window quadruple switch in the driver door trim has a power window lock switch to enable or disable operation of rear passenger window switches.

To disable the rear passenger power windows, press the window lock switch down.

To revert to normal operation, press the window lock switch again.

9.1.3 Smart Power Window with Anti-Pinch (applicable for driver door only) (if equipped)

Smart power window is one of the significant safety features with the anti-pinch function, which automatically reverses the direction of glass if an obstruction is detected during the express up mode.

This feature consists of three functions:

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Auto UP

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Auto DOWN

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Anti-Pinch during Auto UP

Auto UP

Pull the power window switch up for a moment and release. The glass moves all the way up automatically. You do not need to hold the switch till the glass closes.

Auto DOWN

Press the power window switch down for a moment and release. The glass moves all the way down automatically. You do not need to hold the switch till the glass comes down.

Anti-Pinch during Auto UP

During Auto UP if any obstacle is detected with the force value ranging between 70~100 N (~7-10 kg), the controller senses the load and reverses the direction of the glass to downward direction for almost full stroke length.

However, if the force against the glass is less than the specified value, then this function does not operate.

If power window anti-pinch is used continuously for more than 20 times, the power window express feature will have thermal cut off and it will not operate for 20 seconds and after that for one cycle it will operate and once the temperature comes to nominal, then it will start operating normally.

Extended Power Window

All doors power windows can be rolled UP/DOWN within 30 seconds after ignition off.

9.2 Mirrors

9.2.1 Manual ORVM (if equipped)

Integrated exterior rearview mirrors on both the sides facilitate maximum rear view information to the driver.

Both the ORVMs are hinged and can be manually folded or unfolded. This avoids hindrances in narrow areas and parking slots. Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support, while folding or unfolding.

Objects seen in convex mirrors are much closer than they appear. Do not overestimate the distance of the objects that you see in the mirrors.

9.2.2 Electric ORVM (if equipped)

The electric exterior mirror adjustment switch is located on the driver door trim/handle. The joystick on the switch can be used to select the left/right mirror and also to adjust the respective mirror.

9.2.3 Electric Foldable ORVM (if equipped)

Mirror Fold Function

To fold the ORVM assembly, press towards the right side of the switch with ignition ON condition.

ORVM will get fold automatically when:

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Key is in out condition, Mirror is already in unfold condition and RKE LOCK is pressed

For Auto fold function, the switch should be in neutral position.

Mirror Unfold Function

To unfold the ORVM assembly, press towards the left side of the switch with ignition ON condition.

ORVM will get unfold automatically when:

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Key is in out condition, Mirror is already in folded condition and ORVM switch is neutral condition and IGN is made ON

9.3 Interior Rearview Mirror (IRVM)

The interior rearview mirror provides the rearview information to the driver and also aids during reversing.

9.3.1 Anti-Glare Auto Adjustment Function (if equipped)

A	IRVM	D	Indicator
B	Brightness	E	Front Sensor
C	Anti-glare auto adjustment switch

The reflection rate of the inside rearview mirror can be automatically adjusted by the light intensity from a vehicle behind you by pressing the anti-glare auto adjustment switch.

While pressing the switch, its corresponding indicator comes on. Pressing the switch once more turns off the indicator and deactivates the function.

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Under the following conditions, automatic anti-glare function may not operate properly

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When the rear vehicle’s headlamp is not beamed directly to the inside rearview mirror’s sensor

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When the rear window has a dark tinted glass

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When the gear selector lever is in the R position, automatic antiglare function will be cancelled to obtain the best rearview

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For your safety, never adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion

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The electrolyte may come out when the mirror is broken. Do not allow it to contact your skin or eyes. If you accidentally get it in your eyes, flush with water and see your doctor

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For your safety, adjust the mirror before driving off the vehicle

9.3.2 Manual Type (if equipped)

You can manually adjust the rearview mirror by pushing or pulling its adjusting lever to avoid blindness at night due to other vehicles behind you

When you are not able to see the back of your vehicle at night, adjust the rearview mirror by holding the mirror body and pushing or pulling it to a desired angle so that you can secure a clear rear view.

9.4 Storage Compartments

9.4.1 Luggage Compartment

In Luggage compartment, there are two levels of lid positions (Upper and Lower) provided in the rear side trims. Position can be varied as per required volume of objects (higher and lower). The default vehicle assembly condition of Luggage Floor Lid at Lower Position.

Luggage Floor Lid at Lower Position

During normal driving condition luggage floor lid position should be at the lower position.

In this position luggage floor lid will be rested on toolkit organiser above the spare wheel directly.

Luggage Floor Lid at Upper Position (Flat Floor)

This position can be used during Flat Floor condition (Second row seat folded condition)

For using this position the spacer which is available below tool kit organiser to be removed and fixed on the top of the organiser as per the illustration.

Flat Floor Position Fixing Procedure

Lift and remove the luggage floor lid as shown in the illustration.

Remove the tool kit organiser from the spare wheel.

Rotate the Spacer tool tray (Which is provided along with Tool kit organiser at the bottom) anti-clockwise direction to remove from Tool kit organiser.

Fix the Spacer Tool tray on top of the tool kit organiser as shown in the illustration.

Match the Locator in Spacer tool tray to be inserted in the hole on Tool kit organiser (Identified with arrow mark) to place Spacer tool tray on top of Tool kit organiser.

Then refix the Tool kit organiser to the spare wheel and alter the Luggage floor lid at the upper position.

To get the flat floor position when rear seat is in folded condition with proper support at the bottom of Luggage Floor Lid.

In this position to carry the light weight objects like, Cycle, TV and similar size of objects.

Follow the reverse procedure to relocate the normal position.

Do not place the Luggage Floor Lid at the top position with out keeping proper support (spacer) at the bottom which is provided along with toolkit organiser. Otherwise there is a risk of breakage of Luggage floor Lid, if it is loaded with out spacer support

Maximum loading condition of Luggage floor lid at lower position is 60Kgs.

9.4.2 Front Storage

The front storage is located under the front centre panel. You can use it for small items.

Be cautious of items falling or interrupting the control of the gear selector lever

9.4.3 Sun Glass Holder

Roof mounted sun glass holder is an integral part of the front interior lamp.

Press the lid to release the latch and lower the holder. It is strategically positioned to be accessed easily by both the driver and front passenger.

Do not access the sun glass holder while you are driving. It may distract your concentration and could lead to an accident.

9.4.4 Glove Box

The glove box is located just below the Left side of Instrument panel. To open, gently pull the lever and lower the lid. To close the glove box, raise the lid all the way up and gently press to lock the lid.

It is suggested to keep copies of all vehicle documents along with the Owner’s Manual Kit in the glove box for reference when needed. There is also a pen holder inside the glove box for convenience.

To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, glove box lids should be kept closed when the vehicle is in motion.

9.4.5 Centre Storage

The centre storage is mounted upon the glove box.

A cold/hot beverage placed in the storage may be thrown out or cause a burn. Use the cup holder for beverages.

9.4.6 Console Storage

You can use the console storage by lifting up the console lid with the knob.

To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment.

Do not store items that are damageable or cause noises since they can move around in the compartment while driving.

Do not store any flammable materials such as cigarette lighter in the console box or other space. In hot weather, they may explode and cause a fire.

By pressing up the console knob, you can use the compartment in the console storage.

The console storage can be used as an armrest for both the driver and the passenger.

You can store a max. 10-inch mobile device (Galaxy tab, iPad, etc.) in the centre console storage.

9.4.7 Front Cup Holder/Rear Cup Holder and Armrest (if equipped)

Front Cup Holder:

The cup holder located in the floor console between the front seats, It can be used for small cups or cans that are closed or have a lid.

Rear cup holder and armrest (if equipped)

The cup holders are located on both the left and right side trims.

Only sealed cups/cans with lid to be used in the cup holders.

Use caution when using the cup holders. A spilled beverage that is very hot can injure driver or passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage interior trim and electrical components. Any spilled beverage can also startle the driver and cause a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in an accident.

9.4.8 Bottle Holder

Bottle holders are located on both the front door lower trims. You can use them to store maps, papers, small books, bottles, etc.

Only sealed/closed bottles are to be used in the bottle holders.

9.4.9 Seat Back/Magazine Pocket

The seat back pockets are located on the back of the front seats for holding lightweight papers/books/magazines, etc.

To avoid injury, do not place large or hard objects in the seat back pockets. Do not put more than 1 kg weight in seat back pockets.

9.4.10 Assist Grip and Coat Hook

Assist Grip

Foldable grip handles are provided above the front (passenger only) and second row outboard seats.

Coat Hook

The second row outboard passenger seats grip handles feature a coat hook for hanging your coat, shirts, etc.

Hang lightweight articles only. Hanging excess/bulky weight/items may cause breakage of the hook and inconvenience to the passengers.

9.5 Sun Visor

9.5.1 Sun Visor and Ticket Holder

Sun Visor

Use the sun visor to shield the direct sunlight through the front or side windows.

To shield the sunlight through the windshield, pull it downward.

To shield the sunlight through the side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the bracket and swing it to the side.

Ticket Holder

Tickets and cards can be stored.

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Adjusting the sun visor or using the mirror or ticket holder on the sun visor while driving may cause an accident by taking your attention away or blocking your view

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Adjust and use the sun visor when the vehicle is not in move

9.5.2 Vanity Mirror and Lamp (if equipped)

Vanity Mirror and Lamp

Swing the sun visor down and open the cover to reveal the mirror, then the lamp will come on.

Do not adjust the sun visor while the vehicle is in motion.

Ticket Holder

Tickets and cards can be stored.

9.6 Horn

Press the pad on the steering wheel to blow/sound the horn.

The horn functions even when the ignition has been switched OFF.

9.7 Sunroof (if equipped)

Sunroof Switch

The sunroof cover opens and closes manually.

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Even though the sunroof can be operated when the ignition key is in the ON position (the engine is not running), operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof while the engine is running

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When a desired sunroof operation is completed, release the switch. If you keep pressing the switch, it could cause a malfunction. Especially in winter, never operate the sunroof if moving areas are iced. Wait until the areas are deiced

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When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to completely close the sunroof. Otherwise, there is a great risk of vehicle theft. Or, the interior of the vehicle will be wet when it rains or snows

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When the sunroof is slid to its complete open position, the wind buffet phenomenon can increase. If this happens, adjust by opening the sunroof or only open two-thirds of the sunroof by using only the first step of the opening system

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When operating the sunroof, be aware of safety conditions before operation. Parts of the body can be trapped

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Clean up the circumference of sunroof regularly. Otherwise, operating the sunroof may cause a noise due to foreign material and dirt

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Opening the sunroof or driving with the sunroof open after a car wash or rain may lead to water entering

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Close the sunroof while driving in the dusty environment. The dusts or particles entered can cause operating problems

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If a roof rack system is installed on the vehicle roof or any cargo is secured to the roof rack, do not operate the sunroof. If you are required to operate the sunroof, carefully check that the roof rack system does not interfere with the sunroof and it is safe to open the sunroof

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Make sure that no passenger sticks out head, hand or any part of his/her body out of the sunroof opening while driving. There is a risk of personal injury when the vehicle is stopped suddenly

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Before operating the sunroof, make sure that no head, hand, finger, or any object is capable of being trapped. There is a risk of personal injury or even death

9.7.1 Sunroof Sliding Operation

Open: 2-Step Opening

Push up the switch briefly: 2-step auto sliding open
When pushing up the sunroof switch briefly, the sunroof is automatically opened by two-third of its travel (first step). When pushing up and holding the sunroof switch again, the sunroof is completely opened (second step).

Push up and hold the switch: manual sliding open

The sunroof is opened as long as pushing up the switch.

Pull down the switch briefly: auto sliding close

When pulling down the sunroof switch briefly, the sunroof is automatically closed completely. To stop the sunroof, pull or push the switch at desired position while moving.

Pull down and hold the switch: manual sliding close
The sunroof is closed as long as pulling down the switch.

9.7.2 Sunroof Tilting Operation

Tilt UP

The rear side of the sunroof is tilted up when pulling down the sunroof switch with the sunroof closed.

Tilt DOWN

The rear side of the sunroof is tilted down when pushing up the sunroof switch with the sunroof tilted up.

Anti-Pinch Function (if equipped)

To prevent any body parts from being trapped by the sliding sunroof, an Anti-Pinch Function automatically opens the sunroof when an object is trapped.

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This safety function is available for the auto sliding sunroof close

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The anti-Pinch function is deactivated just before the sunroof closes

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Sunroof safety function is supplemental and not always operable depending on circumstances (e.g. any electrical device in the vehicle, etc.), therefore, the driver should check safety at all times before operating the sunroof

When operating the sunroof, be aware of safety conditions before operation. Parts of the body can be trapped.

Do not stick out any part of your body out of the sunroof even in stationary.

Sunroof Open Warning Buzzer

When opening the driver’s door after the ignition key is removed with the sunroof open, the buzzer will sound to alert you that the sunroof is opened. The buzzer will automatically turn off when closing the door. After this, the buzzer will not sound even though the door is opened again.

Wind Buffeting

When you drive this vehicle with the window or sunroof open at a certain position, you may feel some pressure upon your ears or hear some noises similar to those from a helicopter. This happens because of an influx in air through the window or sunroof and its resonance effect. If this happens, adjust by opening the window or sunroof.

Battery Discharge or Power Failure while Operating Sunroof

If the sunroof is stopped midway due to a discharged battery or power failure, you need to re-calibrate the starting point of the sunroof. In addition, the following cases need the recalibration.

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The sunroof does not completely close or open by operating the switch once

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The sunroof slides back to close. But the operation does not stop even after a complete close and tilts up the sunroof

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The opening gap remarkably decreases for the sliding open or tilt up

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The sunroof does not work

Recalibrating the Sunroof Starting Point

If you pull and hold the Close switch for 5 seconds while the rear side of the sunroof is tilted up, the sunroof starting point will be recalibrated with a thumping sound.

If the sunroof still does not operate properly after recalibrating the start point, bring your vehicle in to a Authorised Mahindra Service center for an inspection.

9.7.3 Sunroof Service Checking Procedure

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Open the Sunroof

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Check all 4 Rail channel corners for mud or Dust/Leaf present in it

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Move the leafs/Dust to centre of rain channel and then remove it by hand

Do not blow air in drain hose channel before cleaning it manually – as the bigger leaves may go inside and block drain hose.

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After cleaning of all visible particles, blow air into drain hose channel area to clean hose for mud in this area

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Now pour 1 litre of water in rain channel and check if water is draining or not

If water is not draining kindly contact the Authorised Mahindra Dealer or Authorised Mahindra Service Centre.

9.8 Interior Lamps

Interior lamps comprise front/rear roof lamps, ambience lamps and ignition key ring illumination. These lamps can be used for an illuminated entry. In auto mode, the roof lamps (courtesy lamps) and ignition key ring illuminate when any of the doors are opened. Once all doors are closed, the interior lamps switch OFF.

9.8.1 Front Roof Lamp

The front roof lamps are located in the roof console above the interior rearview mirror.

The roof lamp can be switched ON pressing the ON switch A & C. Press the switch again to switch OFF the roof lamp. Also the lamp goes off once the Lock button in RKE/PKE is pressed and the same will be ON again when it is un-lock button in RKE/PKE is pressed

For Auto mode - Auto Mode switch (B) is in pressed condition the roof lamp will be ON when any of the doors are opened.

And the lamp will go off once the doors are closed.

A : Spot Lamp Switch (Passenger’s)

B : Main Room Lamp Switch (Auto Mode)

C : Spot Lamp Switch (Driver’s)

D: Sunroof Switch

9.8.2 Centre Room Lamp

The centre room lamp comes on when pressing in this switch. It goes out when pressing in the switch again. However, if the main room lamp switch is in Auto/door position, this lamp comes on/goes off when opening/closing a door.

It can not be switched off independently in auto mode

9.8.3 Glove Box Lamp (if equipped)

This lamp is located inside the Glove box.

It will get switched ON when Glove box is opened and switch OFF when it is closed only if parking lamp is ON condition.

9.8.4 Door Courtesy Lamp (if equipped)

The door ajar lamp is present in both front doors. The respective door lamp illuminates when that particular door is open or improperly locked.

The door ajar lamp illuminates even in the vehicle switched OFF condition with the ignition key removed.

9.8.5 Luggage Room Lamp Switch (if equipped)

The luggage room lamp turns on when the tailgate opens, and it turns off when the tailgate closes.

Do not open the tailgate for an extended period of time while the luggage room lamp switch is pressed in with the engine stopped. The battery could be discharged.

9.9 Microphone

The microphone is located on the roof above driver side.

The microphone is used when talking on the phone.

The person you are speaking to can be heard from the front speakers.

To use the hands-free system, you must pair your Bluetooth® phone in the system.

9.10 Power Outlet (12V)

The 12V power supply socket is provided for power take OFF. Electrical equipment/appliances like mobile phone charger, cigarette lighter, etc. can be used in the outlets.

The power sockets function only when the ignition is in ACC or ON positions. It is recommended to use the power sockets when the engine is ON to avoid battery drain.

The power outlet are located in the compartment below the centre bezel switch bank.

To avoid serious injury:

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Close the power outlet cap when not in use

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Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet

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When using electrical appliances, strictly follow the manufacturer's instruction manual

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Never use the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping

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Never insert foreign objects into the power outlet

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Never use malfunctioning electrical appliances

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Never insert inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet

Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet in any way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunction or fire, which could cause serious damage to equipment and/or personal injuries. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for any necessary repairs.

To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electrical appliances before use. Do not use any appliance that may:

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Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving

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Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or overheating

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Emit steam, while the windows of the passenger compartment are closed

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Use the power outlets only when the engine is running. Remove the plug from the power outlet after using the electric device. Using the power outlets when the engine is OFF or leaving the electric device plugged in for many hours may cause the battery to drain

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Do not use the power outlet to connect electric accessories or equipment that are not designed to operate on 12V

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Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into the power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio noise and may interfere with other electronic systems or devices in your vehicle

9.11 AUX and USB Ports

The AUX and USB ports are provided on the centre switch bezel below the infotainment control.

AUX (A) / USB (B) can be used as an input to the music system. You can connect iPods, USB memory sticks, etc. as an input and listen to the music through the vehicle speakers.

USB (C) can be used only for charging.

A	AUX Jack	B	RH USB Port
C	LH Charging USB Ports (if equipped)

It is recommended to connect an input device only when the vehicle is stationary. Trying to connect an input device while driving may distract your attention and lead to accidents.

9.12 Exterior Lamps

9.12.1 Lighting Control Stalk

The lighting control stalk is located on the right hand side of the steering wheel and is a part of the combination switch.

It controls operations of parking lamps, head lamps, head lamp beam selection, high beam flashing, front/rear fog lamps and turn signals when the ignition switch is ON.

Rotate the outer rotary switch on the lighting control stalk clockwise aligning the “arrow” on the stalk to “O” on the switch to switch OFF all lamps.

9.12.2 Turn Signals

A : Turn Signal - Left

B : Turn Signal - Right

Taking a Right Turn :

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Push the lighting control stalk clockwise to indicate a right turn. The instrument cluster arrow lamp pointing towards the right flashes along with the right side turn signal lamps (front, rear & ORVM) with chime indicating your intention of turning towards right

After you have completed your right turn, the stalk will automatically return to the neutral position switching OFF all the lamps.

Taking a Left Turn :

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Push the lighting control stalk anti-clockwise to indicate a left turn. The instrument cluster arrow lamp pointing towards the left flashes along with the left side turn signal lamps (front, rear & ORVM) with chime indicating your intention of turning towards left

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After you have completed your left turn, the stalk will automatically return to the neutral position switching OFF all the lamps

If the turn signal lamps on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, there may be a possibility that one or more of the turn signal lamp bulbs have blown. Replace the blown bulb immediately.

Lane changing:

To signal a lane change, move the light control stalk clockwise or anti-clockwise to the limit point of free movement of the lever and release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop.

The turn signals will continue flashing as long as the lighting control stalk is held in the limit point of free movement.

9.12.3 Parking Lamp ON

Rotate the outer rotary switch on the lighting control stalk clockwise aligning the “arrow” on the stalk to the “1st detente” position on the switch to switch ON the parking lamps.

The tail lamp, license plate lamp, instrument panel illumination lamps and all interior switches are also activated when the parking lamp is switched ON.

Park/Position Lamps will not be switched off automatically. User has to turn it off manually.

Park Lamp Warning Buzzer

When opening the driver’s door after the ignition key is removed with the park lamp ON, the buzzer will sound to alert you that the park lamp is ON opened. The buzzer will automatically turn off when closing the door or park lamp is OFF. After this, the buzzer will not sound even though the door is opened again.

9.12.4 Head Lamp “AUTO” Function

The auto light and rain sensor senses the ambient illumination intensity to determine the timing for turning the head lamps and tail lamps on or off automatically when the light switch is set to “AUTO”.

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Do not clean the sensor with detergent or wax

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On a foggy, snowy, rainy, or cloudy day, be sure to use manual mode. The turning on or off time of the lamps varies depending on the climate, season, or circumstances

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Any aftermarket tanning film or spray may cause the lighting system to malfunction

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Authorised Mahindra Dealer recommends you to use this function restrictively only at sunrise or sunset

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Usually turn the head or tail lights on or off manually

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Turn on the headlamps when passing through a dark area such as a tunnel

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On a gloomy day, do not rely on this automatic function. But turn the head or tail lights on or off manually

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When the switch is turned to the “AUTO” position, room, tail, and head lights might blink for a very short time. It is a normal phenomenon recognising the automatic setting

9.12.5 Head Lamp ON

Rotate the outer rotary switch on the lighting control stalk clockwise aligning the “arrow” on the stalk to the “2nd detente” position on the switch to switch ON the head lamps.

9.12.6 Head Lamp Low/High Beam

Switch ON the head lamp, and push the lighting control stalk down (away) from steering wheel to switch ON the head lamp high beam or lift/pull the lighting control stalk up towards the steering wheel to switch ON the head lamp low beam. In head lamp high beam, the high beam tell-tale lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates indicating high beam option selected.

A : Low Beam

B : High Beam

9.12.7 Head Lamp Flash

Pull the lighting control stalk (from the head lamp low beam position) towards the steering wheel to instantaneously flash the head lamp high beam. The head lamp flash works only when the head lamp is OFF or in low beam position.

9.12.8 Head Lamp Levelling System

When the vehicle is either fully or partially loaded, it may have an upward inclination disturbing the head lamp aiming. A correct head lamp setting provides good visibility to the driver with minimum inconvenience to other road users.

To properly aim the head lamp beam, use the head lamp levelling switch. This switch is located on the right side of the steering column shroud in the instrument panel. This switch has four positions marked as 0, 1, 2 & 3.

Switch Position	Vehicle Loading Condition
0	Driver/Driver with Front Passenger
1	Driver + Front passenger + Second row occupied
2	All seats occupied
3	All seats occupied with luggage OR Driver with luggage at extreme rear side

Select the suitable switch position depending on the pay load as advised in the table.

The headlights can only be adjusted when the low beam is switched ON.

9.12.9 Centre Switch Cluster

Sl. No.	Switches
A	Tailgate and outside rearview mirror heated glass switch
B	PAB OFF indicator*
C	Rear seat belt indicator*
D	Hazard warning flasher switch
E	TRIP/RESET switch (LCD display switch)
F	Steering Mode Control switch
* - if equipped

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When rear passenger buckles to seat belt, then indication will go OFF, otherwise it will be blink for 33 seconds

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When PAB switch in ON position, then Passenger airbag De- activation status will be OFF

9.12.10 Rear Defogging

There are heating grids on the tailgate glass. Be careful not to damage the heating grids while cleaning inside of the tailgate window.

Do not coat the tailgate window with commercial anti-glare film. When the metal anti-glare film and two-tone anti-glare film is used, the sensitivity of the heating grids can be deteriorated.

If any transmitter or receiver is close to the antenna, it can interfere with the communication of the antenna.

The heating element of the glass is activated only when the engine is running. When the glass heater switch is pressed, the heating elements of the rear windshield and outside rearview mirrors are turned on simultaneously.

9.12.11 Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) (if equipped)

To enable DRL:

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In daytime whenever the engine is in running condition and park switch is in OFF position, DRL is enabled

To disable DRL:

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Whenever the engine is in running condition and park lamp is ON, DRL will get switch to park mode

If customer doesn’t want the DRL to be ON, he can disable through infotainment settings. Refer to Infotainment e-manual.

9.12.12 Fog Lamps (if equipped)

Fog lamps are to be used along with head lamp low beam, to improve the vision during foggy and misty conditions.

9.12.13 Front Fog Lamps ON

To switch ON the front fog lamps, first switch ON the parking lamps, rotate the inner rotary switch on the lighting control stalk clockwise aligning the front fog lamp icon to the “arrow” on the inner fixed stalk as shown.

The front fog lamp indicator in the instrument cluster indicates the operation status.

The front fog lamp indicator in the instrument cluster indicates even if fog lamp is not fitted in the vehicle.

Fog lamps will turn ON only if parking lamp is ON.

9.12.14 Fog Lamps OFF

Align the “O” of inner rotary switch on the lighting control stalk to the “arrow” mark on the inner fixed stalk as shown to switch OFF the fog lamps.

9.12.15 Rear Fog Lamp (if equipped)

To switch ON the rear fog lamps, first switch ON the parking lamps, rotate the inner rotary switch on the lighting control stalk clockwise aligning the rear fog lamp icon to the “arrow” on the inner fixed stalk as shown.

The rear fog lamp indicator in the instrument cluster indicates the operation status.

The rear fog lamps can be switched ON only along with the front fog lamps.

9.12.16 Follow-Me Home (FMH) (if equipped)

This feature helps the driver and passengers to easily get out of the vehicle during poor light conditions. The head lamp low beam is turned ON for about 20 secs. assisting the passengers to find their way.

To activate FMH:

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Switch OFF the parking lamps

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Remove the ignition key

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Press the RKE lock button 2 times

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Head lamp switch ON for 20 secs. unless cancelled by UNLOCK signal

To extend the FMH feature further for 20 secs., press RKE LOCK button once. This FMH extension can be availed for maximum 3 minutes from the first activation.

With FMH mode ON; First LOCK signal received from RKE will lock the doors and subsequent LOCK signal is used to toggle the head lamp ON and OFF.

To deactivate FMH:

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Switch ON the parking lamps

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Switch the ignition key to either ACC or ON in position

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Press the RKE unlock button once

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Head lamp switches ON for 20 secs. and switched OFF automatically

With FMH mode ON, if UNLOCK signal is received twice from RKE; the feature gets deactivated and cannot be extended further. Also, the doors are unlocked and vehicle disarmed.

9.12.17 Lead Me to Vehicle (LMV) (if equipped)

LMV is the feature that will switch ON the head lamp for 20 secs. helping the passengers to reach the parked vehicle safely and comfortably at night.

LMV is activated:

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Pressing the unlock button on the RKE two times

LMV is de-activated:

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Switch ON the parking lamps

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Switch the ignition key to either ACC or ON in position

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Press the RKE lock button once

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Head lamp switches ON for 20 secs. and switched OFF automatically

To extend the LMV feature further for 20 secs., press RKE UNLOCK button once. This LMV extension can be availed for maximum 3 minutes from the first activation.

With LMV mode ON; First UNLOCK signal received from RKE will unlock the doors and subsequent UNLOCK signal is used to toggle the head lamp ON and OFF.

9.12.18 Hazard Warning Lamp

The hazard warning lamp switch is located in the centre bezel switch bank on the instrument panel.

To turn the hazard warning lamp ON, push the switch in. All the turn signal lamps flash. The instrument cluster turn indicator lamps also flash indicating the same. To turn OFF, push the switch again.

Use the hazard warning lamp when your vehicle is stationary or to warn other road users to be cautious while passing your vehicle.

The turn lamps do not work when the hazard warning lamps are operational.

9.12.19 Auto Hazard Warning Lamp

Hazard lamps are turned on automatically during bonnet open in vehicle stationary condition.

Hazard lamps are turned on automatically for 10 seconds during panic braking condition to indicate oncoming traffic.

Hazard lamps are turned on automatically in case of an unfortunate event of an accident where Airbags are deployed. In such a scenario, the hazard lamps will be on for 30 minutes or it can be turned off by operating Hazard switch (Off to On) or Ignition reset (Ignition Off and On)

9.13 Windshield Wipers

9.13.1 Wiper Control Stalk

A : Flick-Wipe (MIST)

B : Off

C : Intermittent (INT)/Auto

D : Low Speed (LO)

E : High Speed (HI)

9.13.2 Wiper Off

The wipe function is OFF when the wiper control stalk is in neutral position (B).

9.13.3 Flick-Wipe (Mist)

Push the wipe control stalk to position (A) for a flick-wipe, hold to operate the wipe continuously (simultaneously lift the wiper stalk towards the steering wheel to operate the wash). The stalk automatically comes back to position (B) when released.

9.13.4 Intermittent (INT)

Intermittent (INT) wiping is selected when the wipe control stalk is pushed down to position C. In the INT mode, the wiper operates on preset intervals.

The delay between each wipe can be varied by rotating the wiper speed intensity rotary switch (F).

9.13.5 Auto Mode (if equipped)

Auto mode wiping is selected when the wipe control stalk is pushed down to position C. In the AUTO mode, the wiper operates based on rain intensity.

The delay between each wipe can be varied by rotating the wiper speed intensity rotary switch (F).

When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the wiper will automatically operate once if the wiper switch is turned from the “OFF” to the “AUTO” position.

9.13.6 Low Speed Wiping

Push the wipe control stalk down to the position (D) to operate the wiper at a fixed low speed.

9.13.7 High Speed Wiping

Push the wiper control stalk down to position (E) to operate the wiper at a fixed high speed.

The wipe/wash function can be activated only when the ignition is in “ON” position.

9.13.8 Wipe/Wash

Pull/Lift the wiper control stalk towards the steering wheel from any position to activate wipe/wash function. Washer fluid from front washer reservoir is pumped and sprayed onto the windshield. The wipers wipe the windshield 3 times after the washer spray is stopped. Hold the stalk in position for continuous spray of washer fluid.

When wiper is in OFF or Intermittent mode:

After completion of the wipe/wash cycle, wipers return to their bottom position.

If the wipers are in Intermittent mode and DWELL delay is less than or equal to 5 secs., then the wiper will continue in the Intermittent mode.

If the wipers are in Intermittent mode, and DWELL delay is more than 5 secs., then a further single wipe will be performed 5 secs. after the wash/wipe cycle. After the drip wipe (last wipe), wiper returns to normal Intermittent wipe.

9.13.9 AUTO Wash (if equipped)

When Auto Washer switch is pressed once, Washer fluid from front washer reservoir is pumped and sprayed onto the windshield for 2 seconds. The wipers wipe the windshield 4 times

After that, again Washer fluid from front washer motor will turn ON for 1.5 seconds and the wipers wipe the windshield 3 times

AUTO wash function will work only when the wiper switch is in OFF mode.

9.13.10 Rear Wiper-Low Mode

Rotate the outer rotary switch on the wiper control stalk to align the “arrow” on the stalk to the rear wipe “ON” position to operate the rear wiper in low mode. In this mode, the wiper operates on preset intervals of 6 seconds.

9.13.11 Rear Wiper-High Mode

Rotate the outer rotary switch on the wiper control stalk to align the “arrow” on the stalk to the rear wipe “ON” position to operate the rear wiper continuously .

9.13.12 Rear Wash

The rear windshield wash & wipe operates 3 to 4 times or as long as the stalk end is turned/rotated to the rear wash position. Wiping will continue for few secs. after releasing the stalk end switch.

If you switch OFF the ignition before switching OFF the wiper, the blades stop at random on the windshield. Switch ON the ignition and move wiper stalk to 'MIST' position to return the wipers to the park position, provided the wiper stalk is in OFF position.

Using a windshield washer in freezing temperatures could be dangerous. The washer fluid could freeze on the windshield, and block your vision resulting in an accident. If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 deg C, use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection.

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Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. It may lead to scratches on the glass

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It is recommended not to use the wiper when the windshield glass is covered with debris, snow or leaves. Clean the glass before using the wiper to avoid damage to the wiper blades and glass

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Do not operate the windshield washer for more than
10 secs. or when the reservoir is empty

9.13.13 Windshield Washer Jet - Front & Rear

There are two nozzles with triple adjustable washer jets in the front (on the bonnet). Using a pin, the eye ball jets can be adjusted precisely for direction. Always direct the washer jet to hit the middle of the windshield. This will enable the wiper blade to wipe the complete width of the windshield.

In the rear, one nozzle with triple adjustable washer jets are provided for the rear windshield wash. Adjust the nozzle to direct the washer jet to hit the middle of rear windshield using a pin. Rear windshield washer fluid is supplied from front washer reservoir located in the Engine compartment.

9.14 Engine Stop/Start System (ESS)

9.14.1 Overview of the ESS System

Engine Stop/Start system automatically “stops” and “starts” the engine when idle at signals or long traffic jams. This in turn gives a better fuel efficiency. Engine Stop/Start system is activated by the Engine Stop/Start button in the central bezel switch bank. The LED on the button indicates the status of the button.

9.14.2 How does the ESS Work?

Let’s take a simple example of driving in traffic conditions within your city. Assume that your vehicle has stopped at a traffic junction due to a red signal. The following steps illustrate how the system functions:

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The vehicle has come to a halt at a traffic signal, is in the neutral gear and the clutch pedal is released

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The ‘ESS’ lamp in the cluster will blink indicating that the engine is going to stop shortly. The engine will shut down automatically after a specific time period

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The ‘ESS’ lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster indicating the engine was stopped by the ESS system

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Once the signal turns green, press the clutch pedal and the engine starts immediately

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The indicator in the cluster goes OFF indicating that the engine has started again and you are ready to drive on

For auto stop to happen, the following major conditions are to be met:

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ESS system is activated using the selection switch

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Bonnet is fully closed

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Fuel and Engine coolant temperature should be within the limits

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In the current ignition cycle, the vehicle has crossed 2 kmph at least once

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Current status of the engine is idling

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Vehicle speed is zero

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Accelerator pedal and clutch pedal are fully released

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Vehicle battery should be in healthy condition

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Engine is warm. This is an extra precaution to ensure safe working of the engine

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Gear is in neutral

For auto start to happen, the following major conditions are to be:

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Vehicle should have been stopped by the ESS system

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Gear lever is in the neutral position

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Vehicle speed is zero

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ESS switch is in active mode

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Bonnet should be closed

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Clutch pedal is fully pressed (to restart)

ESS will be operational when the engine coolant temperature reaches a minimum operating range.

9.14.3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the advantage of this system?

The ESS system aids in attaining better fuel efficiency of your vehicle and thus reducing your running costs. However, the mileage improvement will depend upon various parameters such as prevailing traffic, driving patterns, etc.

What are the other advantages of this system?

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Since the engine is switched off during traffic signals/jams, considerable amount of carbon dioxide release to the atmosphere is avoided. This reduces global warming and thus provides us with a sustainable planet to live in

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Ability to restart the engine by pressing the clutch pedal

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Reduces noise pollution at traffic signals

Is it possible to start the engine through the clutch pedal for the first time?

No, the engine can be cranked only with the ignition key for the first time. If the engine is stopped automatically by the system, only then it is possible to start the engine through the clutch.

Whether the system will get activated as soon as the engine is started the first time with the ignition key?

The system will get activated only after the completion of engine temperature dependent warm up period which may extend up to 15 minutes. This is to ensure better performance of the engine in terms of fuel economy and durability.

Are there any safety precautions to be followed?

Yes, when the engine is turned OFF at traffic signals/jams with heavy electrical loads like head lamp or AC switched ‘ON’. If the duration of such stops are long, it is recommended to keep the engine ‘ON’ and the ESS system in ‘OFF’ position.

What is to be done, if I don’t want the system to stop my engine at traffic signals/jams?

The system can be turned OFF by switching OFF the Stop/ Start selection switch.

Whether the AC will function, if the engine is switched off?

No, the AC will not work. However, the blower will be in operation when the ignition is ON.

What will happen if I keep the clutch continuously pressed at traffic signals/jams?

The system will not stop the engine if the clutch is continuously pressed since it indicates the driver’s intention of moving the vehicle immediately.

When the battery charge is low, whether the engine will be switched off?

If the battery charge drops below a certain level, the system will not stop the engine so as to preserve the battery from further draining.

10.

Whether I will be able to operate the engine with the normal ignition key?

Yes, normal operation with the ignition key is always possible.

11.

Whether the vehicle will start (or) stop in gear?

The vehicle will not start or stop automatically in gear to ensure safety. It will do so only in the neutral position of the gear shift lever.

12.

Whether the system will stop my engine in moving traffic?

No, the engine will be stopped only when the vehicle speed is zero continuously for more than 2 seconds.

13.

Whether the audio system will be switched OFF, when the engine shuts down?

No, the audio system will not be switched OFF and you can continue to enjoy the music.

14.

Whether the engine will re-crank whenever the clutch pedal is pressed?

No, when the engine is running, the starter motor will not attempt to re-crank.

15.

If any component involved in the system fails, what will happen?

The system has a built-in diagnostic module which understands the failure and immediately goes to bypass mode, In the bypass mode the engine can be turned ON and OFF with ignition key as usual.

16.

Are there any indications to show that engine does not stop due to poor battery charge state?

Yes, if all other conditions except battery charge are met, the ESS lamp blinks faster for 7.5 seconds and the engine does not switch OFF.

10 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FEATURES

TFT

LED

A	Tachometer	G	Odometer
B	Tripmeter	H	Temperature Gauge
C	Telltales	I	Steering Mode Control
D	Gear Shift Indicator	J	TDMS*
E	Speedometer	K	Door Alert
F	Fuel Gauge	* if equipped

10.1 Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the real-time engine speed in thousands of RPM (revolutions per minute). Each division is 500 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.

10.2 Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the real-time road surface speed of the vehicle in kilometres 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

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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.

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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.

10.3 Odometer

The odometer records and displays the total distance travelled in km. Odometer cannot be reset.

LED	TFT

10.4 Trip Meter

Select TRIP A / TRIP B in screen by pressing Trip switch in centre console. Long press of set switch will reset trip information, average speed and driving time.

Variants	Trip A		Trip B
Variants	Min	Max	Min	Max
LED	0	999.9	0	9999
TFT	0	9999.9	0	9999.9

LED	TFT

Trip meter has to be reset whenever battery is disconnected due to various reasons.

Else Average Speed and Driving Time may not match with trip value.

10.5 Engine Coolant 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 gauges is showing 7 or more than 7 bars, it represents that engine is overheating. This will also be notified through blinking or continuously ON Engine high temperature lamp.

LED	TFT

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.

10.6 Fuel Level Gauge

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 (42 litres), E indicates the tank is empty.

LED	TFT

When the fuel level reaches the reserve, the last bar will be displayed and low fuel telltale will be ON (approx 8 litres). 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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer as soon as possible.

When all the bars in the display starts blinking/flashing, contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer at the earliest.

10.7 TFT Instrument Cluster screen flow

10.8 LED instrument cluster screen flow

10.9 Clock Screens (if equipped)

In LED, Select Clock in the screen by pressing Trip switch on the centre console.

Steps to set time

Long press set switch to entering time setting. First digit will be blinking.

Short pressing “SET” will change the value one at the time. Long press will change the value to zero.

Use trip switch to move to next digit.

For high end, Clock is in sync with infotainment. Any change in infotainment will reflect on cluster.

10.10 Outside Ambient Temperature (if equipped)

This Screen shows the outside ambient temperature.

LED	TFT

Changing the Units (TFT)

Once you reach to OAT screen, Long Press the SET switch to change the units. You can choose between degree Celsius and degree Fahrenheit.

Changing the Units (LED)

Once you reach time and OAT screen, long press set switch to enter into setting mode. In setting mode, temperature will be blinking.

Press set switch to change units.

10.11 Drive Information (if equipped)

In Drive Information, Drive Time and Average Speed will get displayed in screen.

Select Drive Information in screen by pressing Trip switch on the centre console.

10.11.1 Drive Time

Drive Duration is the elapsed time from the start of this trip cycle.

Once Drive Information is selected, Drive Duration is displayed on the Screen.

10.11.2 Average Speed (if equipped)

Average Speed is calculated based on the total distance covered and time taken from the start of this trip cycle.

This display can be selected by toggling Trip switch on the centre console.

10.12 Gear Recommendation

Gear information shows the actual gear in which user has to drive the vehicle.

Based on the various parameters, it will also suggest to change the gear for better fuel economy with up/down recommendation.

Display		Operating Condition
LED	TFT	Operating Condition
		UP/DOWN arrow along with numeral recommends shifting to that gear.

10.13 Fuel Computer

In Fuel computer, Average Fuel Economy (AFE), Distance to Empty (DTE) and Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE) will get displayed in screen.

Select Fuel computer in screen by pressing Trip switch on the centre console.

10.13.1 Average Fuel Efficiency (AFE)

Once Fuel computer is selected, Average Fuel Efficiency is displayed on the Screen.

AFE is calculated based on the Last AFE reset cycle.

10.13.2 Distance to Empty (DTE)

Distance to Empty is the approximate distance that can be covered with the available fuel. This display can be selected by toggling Trip switch on the centre console.

10.13.3 Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE)

Instantaneous Fuel Economy is calculated based on your current driving pattern. More bars on display means vehicle is consuming less fuel, less number of bars implies it is consuming more fuel.

10.14 Digital Speedo Meter (if equipped)

Digital speedometer displays the speed of the vehicle numerically. It provides immersive experience by having option to switch off the lights of Speedometer and Tachometer.

Turning the lights off

Once you reach to Digital Speedometer screen, Long Press the SET switch to turn the lights OFF. Long press the SET switch to turn ON the lights again.

10.15 Cluster Setting (if equipped)

This allows you to change the settings related to cluster. This screen also comes with a timeout. You have to stop vehicle for changing the settings.

Some setting might not be available as per configuration of the vehicle

Inside Setting Menu

Long pressing the SET switch will take you inside the settings option. Here you can change illumination, mood ring colour for day and night conditions, also you can enable or disable the welcome chime. Use trip switch to browse through options and set switch to enter sub menus.

Colour Setting

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Scroll through the screens using TRIP switch till you find settings

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Long press SET switch to enter settings

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Use TRIP switch to browse across the options. Select colour setting using set switch

In colour setting, you can choose from White, Red, Yellow, Sky blue and Blue colour for both day and night conditions.

Illumination Control

Illumination control feature allows you to change the brightness of the Instrument cluster according to light and weather conditions. It automatically detects the day and night conditions according to park lamp input. Also you can customise the illumination setting so that it doesn’t hurt your eyes.

It provides 6 level illumination control each for day and night conditions.

The default brightness after the B+ power is supplied is level 5.

How to Change Illumination Setting (LED)

Once you reach the illumination setting screen, long press SET switch to enter into setting mode.

Use SET switch to change brightness.

How to Change Illumination Setting (TFT)

Scroll through the screens using TRIP switch till you find settings.

Long press SET switch to enter settings.

Use TRIP switch to browse across the options. Select “Brightness” option using SET Switch.

Adjust the Brightness level using SET Switch.

Over speed Flash (if equipped)

When the vehicle speed is higher than the speed configured, the mood ring flashes. Flashing of the mood ring can be turned OFF/ON using this setting.

Scroll through the screens using TRIP switch till you find settings.

Long press SET switch to enter settings.

Use TRIP switch to browse across the options. Select “Over speed Flash” option using SET Switch.

Use TRIP switch to browse across the options. Select desired option using SET Switch.

Over speed flash (if equipped) – Be safe than waiting for the warning to come, someone’s wait might get longer

Welcome Chime

Welcome chime can be enabled/disabled using this setting. If the box is checked means welcome chime is enabled else disabled.

Scroll through the screens using TRIP switch till you find settings.

Long press SET switch to enter settings.

Use TRIP switch to browse across the options. Turn ON/OFF “Welcome Chime” option using SET Switch.

10.16 Mood Lighting (if equipped)

Mood lighting is especially designed to enhance your driving experience. It allows to customise the colour of the inner ring as per your mood.(refer section colour setting for changing colour of mood ring)

This ring will also notify you when you are over-speeding (if equipped). Colour of the ring will change to red.

10.17 Vehicle Condition Related Warning (TFT only)

Following are the warning information available:

Display	Operating Conditions
	This message is displayed when the engine check warning lamp is turned ON and engine has been running.
	When the engine oil pressure warning light is ON and engine has been running.
	This message comes on when the ESP system is faulty, and engine has been running.
	This message comes when cruise mode is turned ON manually using switch.
	This message comes when cruise mode is turned OFF manually using switch.
	This message comes when brake fluid level is low and engine has been running.
	This message comes when vehicle has crossed scheduled service limit.
	This message comes on when the tail lamps are ON with the ignition in the "OFF" state.
	This message comes when passenger airbag switch has been turned OFF.
	This message comes when fuel level warning lamp is ON or Blinking and engine has been running.
	This message comes when either of driver or passenger (if occupied) seatbelt is unbuckled.
	This message comes when engine temperature high telltale is ON and engine has been running. Indicates that engine temperature is high.
	This message comes when water is detected in fuel filter and engine has been running. It is applicable for diesel variants only.
	This message comes when you are driving vehicle above 120 kmph.
	This message comes when you try to move the vehicle when park brake is still engaged.
	This message comes when you try to change settings while driving the vehicle (i.e., vehicle speed is greater than 2kmph). This message comes with a timeout of 5 secs, after that is goes to TRIP A screen through settings screen.

10.17.1 Welcome and Good Bye Screens

Display	Operating conditions	Remarks
	Pre-WELCOME sound: When the driver's door is opened after the theft deterrent mode is deactivated WELCOME sound with logo and multicolored light in mood ring: When the open driver's door is closed after the theft deterrent mode is deactivated.	When the ignition is turned on while [WELCOME] is displayed. - WELCOME sound with logo is activated for the time remaining. - The screen is changed to System Check screen when the ignition is turned on.
	When the ignition is turned off. Goodbye comes with animation.
	Performs system check once for 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on.

10.18 Tyre Direction Monitoring System (TDMS)

Tyre direction monitoring system or TDMS assists you when vehicle has just started and you are about to move the vehicle. It tells you about the current direction in which tyres are aligned at very beginning of manoeuvring the vehicle. TDMS works only when vehicle speed is zero and parking brake engaged or when vehicle speed is zero and vehicle is in neutral and clutch is not engaged.

LED		TFT		Operating Conditions

<Level 5>				Tyre alignment is displayed in 6 levels (level 0 to level 5) depending on the alignment degree when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position from "OFF" position Working conditions: 1. When vehicle speed is zero and parking brake engaged. 2. When vehicle speed is zero and vehicle is in neutral and clutch is not engaged.

<Level 3>

<Level 0>

10.19 Steering Mode Control Alerts

Mode	Display		Operating conditions
Mode	LED	TFT	Operating conditions
Comfort			Warning indicates that current steering mode is set to Comfort. This warning is triggered when user press the Steering Mode Control switch on the center console.
Normal			Warning indicates that current steering mode is set to Normal. This warning is triggered when user press the Steering Mode Control switch on the center console.
Sport			Warning indicates that current steering mode is set to Sport. This warning is triggered when user press the Steering Mode Control switch on the center console.

10.20 Smart Key Alerts

Refer PKE section of the owner’s manual

Alerts

10.21 Steering Lock Alerts (for TFT only)

Display	Operating Conditions
	This is a temporary malfunction of ESCL and the message is displayed if the vehicle needs to be attempted to start while turning the steering wheel.
	This is a temporary malfunction of ESCL and the message is displayed if the steering column is not locked.
	The message is displayed if the system check-up is required since the ESCL system is malfunctioning.
	The message is displayed if ESCL coding checkup is required. (Corresponding signal transmitted, with no coding between SKM and ESCL)

10.22 Door Open Alerts

Display		Operating Conditions
LED	TFT

		Passenger door open High: with animation Low: No animation
		Driver door open High: with animation Low: No animation
		Hood Open High/Low: Blinking
		Rear door (LH) open High: with animation Low: No animation
		Rear door (RH) open High: with animation Low: No animation
		Tailgate open High/Low: Blinking
—		This message comes on when the sunroof is open with the ignition in the "OFF" position. Warning comes with chime.

10.23 Functional Safety Alert

LED	TFT
		Instrument cluster shall monitor some of the internal parameters and if misbehavior found it will enable “Contact Dealer” alert. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately when “Contact Dealer” alert displayed in cluster. For LED Alert will be displayed for 1 mins For W8/W8 (O) Alert will be displayed for 5 secs

10.24 DPF is Clogged

DPF is clogged message will appear when the DPF is clogged. Contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately for assistance.

TFT	LED

10.25 Warning / Tell-tale Lamps in the Instrument Cluster

1	Left Turn Indicator	16	ESP Malfunction Warning Lamp*
2	Right Turn Indicator	17	Front Fog Lamp Indicator*
3	Rear Fog Lamp Indicator*	18	Tiretronics*
4	Cruise Control Indicator*	19	Seat Belt Warning Lamp
5	Overspeed Alert	20	DPF Indicator Lamp
6	Water-in-Fuel Warning Lamp*	21	Glow Plug Indicator*
7	Immobiliser	22	Head Lamp High Beam Lamp
8	ABS Warning Lamp	23	OBD Check Lamp
9	Parking Brake ON/Brake Fluid Low Warning Lamp/EBD*	24	EPS Warning Lamp*
10	Parking Lamp	25	Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
11	Airbag Warning Lamp*	26	Check Engine Lamp
12	HHC Malfunction*	27	Battery Charging System Warning Lamp
13	Door Ajar Warning Lamp	28	High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
14	Low Fuel Warning Lamp	29	REGEN Indicator Lamp
15	ESP OFF Lamp*	30	AMT Warning Lamp*
*if equipped

10.26 Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster

10.26.1 Turn Lamps

The turn lamp arrows in the instrument cluster flash showing the direction indicated by the turn signals. A sudden increase in the rate of flashing indicates failure of one or more of the lamp bulbs. Have them replaced as soon as possible.

10.26.2 Rear Fog Lamp (if equipped)

The rear fog lamp telltale indicates the status of the rear fog lamp. The rear fog lamp can be switched ON only when the front fog lamp is ON.

10.26.3 Cruise Indicator (if equipped)

The cruise control lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes off in about 3secs. indicating normal status. The lamp blinks if the accelerator is depressed, while in cruise mode.

When SET+ button in the steering wheel is pressed, cruise control is activated and the lamp illuminates indicating the vehicle is in cruise mode.

When CRUISE OFF button in the steering wheel is pressed, the cruise mode is deactivated and the lamp goes OFF indicating that the vehicle is not in cruise mode.

If the lamp does not illuminate when the vehicle is in cruise mode or does not go OFF when the vehicle is out of cruise mode, there is a possible malfunction in the lamp or the cruise control system. Have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

10.26.4 Water-in-Fuel Warning Lamp (if equipped)

The water-in-Fuel warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. The lamp illuminates when the accumulation of water in the fuel filter reaches the maximum permissible limit. The fuel filter needs to be drained. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Do not continue driving the vehicle with the Water-in-Fuel Warning Lamp ON. This may result in fuel pump / other fuel system component damage, which will not be covered by the limited warranty.

10.26.5 Immobiliser

Immobiliser Lamp flashes intermittently (few secs. frequency) once the ignition is switched OFF and the vehicle security system is armed (when locked using the RKE).

Fast blinking indicates a malfunction in the engine immobiliser system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

10.26.6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Malfunction Lamp (if equipped)

The ABS malfunction lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. If the ABS malfunction lamp continues to remain ON or illuminates while driving (and the brake system warning lamp is OFF), ABS will not operate. But the brake system will still operate conventionally. In this condition, the wheels can lock during severe braking. Have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer as soon as possible.

However, if ABS malfunction lamp and brake warning lamp are simultaneously glowing, there is a severe malfunction in the ABS. Operate the vehicle with extreme care and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

10.26.7 Parking Brake Lamp

The Parking Brake lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. The lamp illuminates when Parking brake is engaged or when brake fluid level is low or there is malfunction in EBD. If the lamp illuminates while driving, do the following:

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Check if the parking brake is engaged. If yes, disengage it

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Check if brake fluid level is low. If yes, top-up brake fluid to the required level

Clean the top of the brake fluid reservoir before removing the cap. Make sure no dirt, impurities or other items fall into the reservoir. Do not leave the cap off for more than a few minutes. Any contaminants, impurities or moisture in the brake fluid can affect brake operation, resulting in an accident.

If the brake warning lamp comes ON while driving, the brake system might not be working properly. The pedal might be harder to operate or might go closer to the floor and it can take longer to stop. Pull off the road carefully and stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for checks or repairs.

Driving the vehicle with the brake warning lamp ON or when you suspect brake trouble is very dangerous and could result in serious injuries. Have your vehicle towed to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

10.26.8 Park Lamp

The Park lamp indicator illuminates whenever park lamp is switched ON through Combination switch. During ignition OFF, if park lamp is ON with driver door open, buzzer alert will be audible.

10.26.9 Airbag Warning Lamp (if equipped)

The airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and tell tale goes off in 3 secs. irrespective of engine condition. If the lamp remains ON continuously or flash intermittently, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

Following conditions indicate airbag malfunction:

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Lamp fails to go OFF after engine is started

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Lamp does not illuminate at all

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Illuminates while driving

Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately when the airbag warning lamp indicates a system malfunction. The airbag may not deploy when needed, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly or unnecessarily, which may result in personal injury.

10.26.10 HHC malfunction (if equipped)

HHC Malfunction Lamp turn ON if there is any malfunction in hill hold control system of the vehicle.

10.26.11 Door Ajar Warning Lamp

The door ajar warning lamp illuminates when any of the doors including the hood and back door are open during ignition ON. The buzzer chimes when the vehicle speed more than 2 kmph. The lamp and chime goes OFF when all the doors are closed properly.

10.26.12 Low Fuel Warning Lamp

When the fuel level in the fuel tank falls below the reserve limit, the low fuel warning lamp is illuminated. Refuel sufficiently and the lamp goes out. If the lamp continues to remain ON even after refuelling, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

10.26.13 ESP OFF Lamp (if equipped)

The ESP OFF lamp lluminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. The ESP OFF lamp illuminates when the ESP has been switched OFF manually.

10.26.14 ESP System Warning Lamp (if equipped)

The ESP system warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. While driving, if the ESC system warning lamp blinks, it indicates that ESP has taken control of the vehicle stability. If the lamp remains ON, it indicates the malfunction in the ESP System. Contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

10.26.15 Front Fog Lamp (if equipped)

The front fog lamp telltale indicates the status of the front fog lamp. The front fog lamp can be switched ON only when the parking lamp is ON.

Fog lamp will turn ON, if fitted in the vehicle.

10.26.16 Engine Stop/Start Lamp (if equipped)

The engine Stop/Start lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. The Engine Stop/Start lamp flashes when the vehicle/engine is about to stop through the Engine Stop/ Start System. The lamp illuminates continuously when the vehicle/engine has been switched OFF by the Engine Stop/Start System. On restarting the vehicle / engine again by using the clutch/key, the lamp goes out.

10.26.17 Tiretronics (if equipped)

The Tiretronics lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 seconds.

System Malfunction: Tiretronics lamp Blink for approx. 90 sec & then Continuous ON.

System Warnings: Tiretronics lamp Continuous ON.

System malfunction: System fail to function normally due to system failure/Sensor failure.

System Warning : indicated Low/High Tire pressure, High Temperature, Air Leakage.

10.26.18 Seat Belt Warning Lamp

The seat belt warning lamp illuminates and the buzzer chimes reminding the driver/co-driver to fasten the seat belt when the ignition is ON. The lamp will continue to illuminate till the driver/co-driver fastens the seat belt properly.

10.26.19 Glow Plug Indicator (if equipped)

Glow plug indicator illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and Glow plug is activated. It automatically goes OFF when the glow plug reaches the required temperature. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer if the glow plug lamp does not illuminate with ignition ON or illuminates while driving.

10.26.20 Head Lamp / High Beam Lamp

The head lamp high beam telltale illuminates whenever the head lamps are switched ON to high beam or when the head lamp flash is used.

10.26.21 OBD Check Lamp

The OBD check lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and remains ON till the engine is started indicating normal status. If the lamp remains ON, it indicates a potential malfunction.

There may be a malfunction in:

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The fuel management system

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The emission control system

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Systems which affect emissions

Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

10.26.22 EPS Warning Lamp (if equipped)

The EPS warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF after about 3 secs. The lamp Indicates malfunction on Electric Power steering system. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

When EPS is failed. vehicle can still be driven with increase in steering effort.

10.26.23 Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

The low engine oil pressure warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF when the engine is started. If the lamp remains ON even after starting the engine, or illuminates while driving, stop immediately, check the oil level after 2-3 minutes. If low, add engine oil to the “MAX” level and check status. If problem persists, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

Operating the vehicle with the low oil pressure warning lamp ON could cause sudden unexpected engine failure and loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Do not run the engine with low oil pressure warning indicator ON. This may result in engine damage, which will not be covered by the limited warranty.

10.26.24 Check Engine Lamp

The check engine lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes out in 3 secs. indicating normal status. The lamp blinks or illuminates continuously if there is a fault in the engine management system. Switch OFF the engine immediately. Contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for necessary repairs.

10.26.25 Battery Charging System Warning Lamp

The battery charging system warning lamp illuminates when the battery is not being charged or when there is a malfunction in the alternator.

This lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes out as soon as the engine is started. If the lamp continues to remain ON even after starting the engine, it is an indication that the battery is not being charged or there is a malfunction in the alternator. Check the alternator drive belt for looseness/breakage. If the drive belt is okay, switch OFF all unnecessary electrical equipment and recheck. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for further assistance.

10.26.26 High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp

The high engine coolant temperature warning lamp flashes when the coolant temperature is above 110ºC. It starts to flash when the temperature reaches 110ºC and will be continuously ON with buzzer alert when the temperature reaches 114ºC.

Do not continue driving the vehicle with an overheated engine. This may result in engine damage, which will not be covered by the limited warranty.

10.26.27 Over Speed Warning Lamp

Overspeed warning lamp will start blinking when vehicle speed is above 120kmph. When speed starts to decrease, lamp will keep blinking till 114 kmph.

11 PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM

11.1 Front/Rear Obstacle Detection System (if equipped)

11.2 Parking Assistance System (PAS) – RPAS & FPAS (If equipped)

Parking assistance system is provided to aid the driver while parking the vehicle in reverse and in front. While Parking, PAS will detect the obstacles at the rear and front side of the vehicle within the sensing zone, which cannot be viewed through the internal rear-view mirror and the outside rear view mirrors and windshield. The PAS will then alert the driver by a beep sound and display about the location of the detected obstacle from the vehicle. The alert sound level will vary proportional to the distance. Smaller the distance shorter the interval between the beeps.

11.2.1 Parking Assistance System Sensors

Front Sensor Location	Rear Sensor Location

Four PAS sensors are located in the rear bumper and two sensors are located in front Bumper to assist driver for hassle free parking

RPAS and FPAS will give proper alerts at vehicle speed less than 8kmph.

Always keep the sensors clean and free from ice formation, dust, water etc. for proper working of the system.

Do not press or shock the sensors by hitting or using a high-pressure water gun while washing. The sensors could be damaged.

Magnetic devices present in the detection range could vastly affect the sensor performance and the distance displayed may not be accurate.

11.2.2 Driving and Operation

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PAS is an aiding system. Under no circumstances mahindra will accept any responsibility or can be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage caused by this system

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System will not sense pot holes, trenches or drainages which are below the ground level

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Repainting of the sensor will affect the performance of the system

Activation & De-activation of PAS

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The Vehicle should be in IGN ON state to activate the Parking assistance system

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RPAS will be activated automatically when reverse gear engaged and Hand Brake is disengaged

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RPAS will get deactivated when reverse gear is disengaged or Hand brake is engaged

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FPAS will be activated automatically when Vehicle speed is in between 1 to 8 kmph and hand brake is dis engaged or brake is pressed, Hand brake is disengaged and vehicle is standstill

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FPAS will get deactivated when vehicle speed is more than 8kmph or hand brake is engaged

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When the obstacles come in the sensing range, the system starts giving the indication based on the distance and direction of the obstacles as defined in the detecting zones. The closer the obstacles, more display bars illuminated & beeps alerts

11.3 PAS (RPAS & FPAS) Information on Instrument Cluster Screen

RPAS display on instrument cluster screen gives the following information:

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Left Corner zone indicates obstacle on left side

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Center zone indicates obstacle on center side

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Right Corner zone indicates obstacle on right side

3 bars indicate how close the obstacle is from the vehicle rear bumper, with all bars highlighted being very close and 3rd bar alone indicate being distant.

Centre sensor coverage range is more than corner sensor coverage for RPAS.

FPAS display on instrument cluster screen gives the following information:

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Left Corner zone indicates obstacle on left side

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Right Corner Zone indicates obstacle on the right side

2 bars indicate how close the obstacle is from the vehicle front bumper, with all bars highlighted being very close and 2nd bar alone indicate being distant.

11.4 Operation of PAS

Start the vehicle.

Change the gear to Reverse (engage reverse gear) and Dis engage Hand brake. RPAS & FPAS will be displayed as like below in Instrument Cluster.
The RPAS & FPAS both will be displayed as like below in the instrument cluster screen during obstacle detection.

For FPAS alone, disengage Hand brake and drive the vehicle forward with speed limit within 1 to 8kmph

FPAS will be displayed as like below in the instrument cluster screen during obstacle detection.

Display bars in the respective direction will glow according to obstacles in its path.

The Beep sound can be heard from the Cluster speaker. Frequency of the beep will increase if obstacle detected by sensor is closer (crossing each display bar) and the sound will be continuous if any of the obstacle is near the vehicle.

FPAS warning sound can be disabled using PAS Switch, available on IP. PAS switch LED will not glow when FPAS sound is in active state and will be in ON state when PAS sound deactivated.

11.5 Pay Attention

If bars in any one of the sides are displayed with ‘?’ marks and “PAS ERROR” is displayed on instrumental cluster display, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

If all bars are displayed with ‘?’ marks and “PAS ERROR” is displayed on instrumental cluster display, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Obstacle in the blind zone cannot be sensed by the system. Applicable for all sensors.

Please check the condition of the obstacle behind and in front of your vehicle before moving. In some cases, the display may be not as same as reality due to the installed sensor level, obstacle shape and reflection condition.

Point B will be detected sooner or later, but A may not be detected at all. Applicable for all sensors.

Not all obstacles are detected from 120 cm. For instance, a person is detected from 75 cm because of the weak reflection or absorption of the waves of the clothes.

The distance indication may move up and down due to different sizes of the obstacle at different positions.

Though the obstacle is in the sensing zone, obstacle may not be detected since the ultrasonic waves are not reflected back to the sensor.

The obstacle of a conical shape may not be detected, since the ultrasonic waves get reflected away

11.6 Limitations of PAS

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System may not sense obstacles like wire mesh, handrail, small objects which are below the bumper level

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System may not sense obstacles with cotton or spongy surface, which will absorb ultrasonic waves emitted by PAS

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System performance is dependent on the reflection angle of the obstacle

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System may give false alert without obstacles while parking/reversing the vehicle on grasslands, gravels and bumpy roads considering it to be an obstacle

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System may alert you by sensing the ground when the bumper is not fitted in its intended position or when the vehicle is overloaded

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System may give false signal while the vehicle moves from plain ground to a slope terrain and vice versa

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System may give false signal by sensing the ground when the bumper is tilted more from the normal position or when the vehicle is heavily overloaded

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System may give false signal an alarm during heavy rain, snow and heavy wind conditions

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The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Some obstacles for example as follows:

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Sharply-angled objects

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Tall or curved curb

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Low obstacles (with height of 40 cm above ground level)

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Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of the vehicle

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Depending upon the shape of the obstacle and other environmental factors, the detection distance may shorten or detection may be impossible

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Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor

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Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when approached, even if they have been detected once

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Because of other ultrasonic sources, sensor may give false alarm for e.g., sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners and neon lights

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Due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves, the vicinity of the vehicle is noisy. It may cause sensor to give false alarm

11.7 Reverse Parking Assistance System (RPAS) – Type 1(if equipped)

Reverse parking assistance system is provided to aid the driver while parking the vehicle in reverse at a speed of less than 8kmph. While reversing, RPAS will detect the obstacles at the rear side of the vehicle within the sensing zone, which cannot be viewed through the internal rear-view mirror and the outside rear view mirrors. The RPAS will then alert the driver by a beep sound and display about the location of the detected obstacle. The alert sound level will vary proportional to the distance. Smaller the distance shorter the interval between the beeps.

Activation & de-activation of RPAS

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The Vehicle should be in IGN ON state to activate the Parking assistance system

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RPAS will be activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and Hand Brake is disengaged

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RPAS will be deactivated when reverse gear is disengaged or Hand brake is engaged.

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RPAS display on instrument cluster screen gives the following information:

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Left Corner zone indicates obstacle on left side

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Center zone indicates obstacle on center side

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Right Corner zone indicates obstacle on right side

3 bars indicate how close the obstacle is from the vehicle rear bumper, with all bars highlighted being very close and bar 3rd bar alone being distant.

Centre sensor coverage range is more than corner sensor coverage.

11.7.1 Operation of RPAS

Start the vehicle.

Change the gear from neutral to reverse and disengage the Hand brake for RPAS information on Instrument cluster screen.

The RPAS will be displayed as like below in the instrument cluster screen during obstacle detection.

Start moving the vehicle in reverse direction

Display bars in the respective direction will glow according to obstacles in its path.

The Beep sound can be heard from the driver side speaker. Frequency of the beep will increase if obstacle comes closer (crossing each display bar) and the sound will be continuous if any of the obstacle is less than 50 cm.

11.8 Reverse Parking Assistance System (RPAS) - Type-2 (if equipped)

Reverse parking assistance system is provided to aid the driver while parking the vehicle in reverse at a speed of less than 5kmph. While reversing, RPAS will detect the obstacles at the rear side of the vehicle within the sensing zone, which cannot be viewed through the internal rear-view mirror and the outside rear view mirrors. The RPAS will then alert the driver by a beep sound about the location of the detected obstacle. The alert sound level will vary proportional to the distance. Smaller the distance shorter the interval between the beeps.

Activation & de-activation of RPAS

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The Vehicle should be in IGN ON state to activate the Parking assistance system

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RPAS will be activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and Hand Brake is disengaged

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RPAS will be deactivated when reverse gear is disengaged or Hand brake is engaged

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When the obstacles come in the sensing range, the system starts giving the alert beeps. Closer the obstacles, higher the frequency of the alert beeps and when obstacle is very near to the vehicle, alert beeps will be continuous

The frequency of RPAS Alert beeps will increase as the obstacle comes closer to the vehicle and when the obstacle comes very close to the vehicle the alert beeps will become continuous

Operation of RPAS

Start the vehicle.

Change the gear from neutral to reverse and disengage the Hand brake for RPAS alert beeps.

Start moving the vehicle in reverse direction.

The alert beeps will become more rapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.

Pay Attention:
If Instrument Cluster gives 3 continuous beep alert tone whenever reverse gear engaged, Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

RPAS is an aiding system. Under no circumstances will Mahindra accept any responsibility or can be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage caused by this system

12 REAR VIEW CAMERA (RVC)(if equipped)

Rear View Camera is located under tail gate applique.

Rear View Camera assists the driver while reversing & manoeuvring the Car at lower speeds. It has the following features:

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Wider Rear View

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Zoom-In View

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Dynamic Guidelines

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Parking Assistance with Voice and Text Guidance [Parallel & Perpendicular Parking]

12.1 Feature Description

12.1.1 Wider Rear View

Rear view camera (RVC) provides a wide 130 Deg Horizontal View and 105 Deg Vertical View.

It overcomes limitation of IRVM, where ground is visible only after a distance from vehicle rear. Whereas with the RVC, the ground will be visible right after 15 cm to 30 cm from Vehicle’s Rear

12.1.2 Zoom-In View

Press Zoom-In button to view objects closer and press Zoom-Out button to go back to the normal parking.

12.1.3 Dynamic Guidelines

Dynamic Guidelines indicate path, the vehicle will traverse with current steering position.

This will help the driver in adjusting the steering, towards hitting any obstacles.

Colour coding on the dynamic lines help in assessing the distance of obstacle from the vehicles’ rear. In the RVC Video, if Red coloured section of Dynamic Line falls on a object, then the Object is within 1 metre distance from the vehicle’s rear. Likewise, Yellow indicates 1-2 mts, Green indicates 2-5 mts.

12.1.4 Parking Assistance with Voice and Text Guidance

The feature assists the driver for parking the vehicle in target parking Slot. The feature provides, assistance for Parallel and Angular parking. It assists driver during parking, through visual overlays as well as voice and text guidance.

Normal Parking

Unless the user select the angle or parallel Parking buttons on infotainment then by default, the system will provide Dynamic guideline for parking assistance to the driver.

Angle Parking

Angle parking assistance guides the driver to park the vehicle in a parking slot perpendicular to the vehicle. Below are the steps to achieve Angle parking.

Choose angle Parking button present on infotainment screen.

Drive ahead of the parking slot, until it is fully visible. Now select angle parking button. After selection, Infotainment display’s below screen:

Setting the steering angle

Based on the side user prefers to park, either blue or green arc needs to be taken in to consideration Drive the vehicle, either forward / backward and ensure that preferred side arc’s tip is touching the starting edge of target parking slot. Once done stop the vehicle that preferred side arc’s tip is touching the starting edge that preferred side arc’s tip is touching the starting edge that preferred side arc’s tip is touching the starting edge Turn steering wheel to the maximum position, Turn steering wheel to the maximum position, Towards direction of the parking slot. Green/blue overlay disappears, and the dynamic overlay appears on the screen

Complete Parking

Hold steering in the maximum position and start driving the vehicle backwards. Once you observe the vehicles’ body, is in parallel to target parking slot, bring steering to centre position and continue driving backward until the whole vehicle is in target parking slot. Parking Completed.

Parallel Parking

Parallel Parking guides the driver to park the vehicle, in a slot parallel to the vehicle.

“Parallel parking” function on infotainment. Refer the below image.

Drive ahead of the parking slot, until the parking slot is fully visible. Now select the parallel parking button. After selection, Infotainment display’s the below screen

Setting the steering angle:

Drive the vehicle Forward or Backward and ensure the greenish-blue rectangle [consider right rectangle if parking image slot is on right side and consider left rectangle if parking slot is on left side], is placed in the parking slot. Make sure obstacles are not present in the parking slot after the red pole. The red pole should match with the front/rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

Ensure, there is enough space(min.3ft) sideways between your vehicle and the parked vehicle before engaging reverse.

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Now start turning the steering wheel towards the direction in which parking slot is present. A shorter rectangle box will appear which will change the colours according to the steering position. When the box is green, stop turning the steering wheel and hold the position.

Green colour: Represents suitable parking location. You can try an attempt to park

Red colour: Represents unsafe/potential risk parking. Your vehicle may hit the side of the vehicle already parked.

Blue colour: Represents unsafe/potential risk parking. Final parking space length needed will be larger than the desired length of parking space. May lead to wrong vehicle direction movement.

Green/Blue/Red colours in this mode, are for guiding the vehicle to the parking slot and it would not detect the obstacles or alert the driver in that zone. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure the rear end obstacles/vehicles which can lead to damage while parking.

Complete Parking

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With current steering position, start moving the vehicle backward. A green arc line will appear. When the green arc touches the parking slot end position, stop the vehicle

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Now rotate the steering wheel to maximum in the opposite direction. Arc is then replaced by dynamic parking line. Continue backing the vehicle with the help of dynamic guideline.

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When it is observed the vehicles body, is in parallel to target parking slot, bring steering to centre position. Continue driving backward until the whole vehicle is in the target parking slot. Parking Completed

Voice and Text Guidance during Parking Assistance

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To make the parking assistance user-friendly, voice and text guidance is given

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Both Text and Voice guidance can be selected or deselected in the following Path, through Infotainment:

Home ->CarInfo->RVC

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Also, Voice Guidance can be selectecd/deselected through Mute/UnMute Button on the screen

12.2 Screen View Selection

Two views are available –

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Screen with buttons

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Screen without buttons

12.3 Entry and Exit Conditions

12.3.1 Entry Conditions

Whenever you apply the reverse gear, the infotainment will enter into ‘Rear View Camera Mode’ and displays the video.

You can view reverse video, by selecting Reverse View Camera Option present on Infotainment Screen, irrespective of the gear position.

Below is the path: Home → Car-Info → Rev Camera

You cannot enter RVC Mode, through the infotainment screen button, if the vehicle is in forward gear and vehicle speed exceeds 20 kmph.

12.3.2 Exit Conditions

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If the user is not in Parallel or Angular Parking mode and Infotainment has entered ‘RVC Mode’ due to reverse gear, then RVC mode exits, when the driver disengages reverse gear

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If the driver is not in Parallel or Angular Parking mode and Infotainment has entered ‘RVC Mode’, due to Reverse Camera selection present on the Infotainment, then RVC mode can be exited, by selecting the Cancel button appearing on the screen

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Irrespective of RVC entry conditions, when driver is in Parallel or Angular Parking Mode, driver can exit the RVC Mode using Cancel button that appears, whenever driver is in forward gear

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RVC Mode is exited, whenever vehicle is in forward gear and vehicle speed exceeds 20 kmph

12.4 Camera Maintenance

Always keep the Camera lens clean from dust. Presence of dirt on lens may lead to poor image quality.

Always use clear water & soft nonabrasive cloth to clean the lens.

Don’t clean the camera lens and the area around the rear view camera with a power washer.

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In case of any RVC-related issues, the Infotainment shall display ‘Contact Service Centre’ and vehicle needs to be taken to the Service Centre. Avoid using the Rear-View Camera under these circumstances

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If rear of your vehicle is damaged or if the Camera position is changed, please contact the nearest Mahindra Authorised Service Center, for recalibrating the Camera.

12.5 System Limitations

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Reverse view camera may not operate normally, when you drive in the extremely high or low temperature area. (Operating temperature: -20°C ~ 65°C)

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Under certain circumstances given below, the rear view camera system will work with limitation or will not function fully:

- In heavy rain, snow or fog.

- At night or in very dark places.

- If the camera is exposed to very bright light sources.

- Display may flicker, if the camera area is lit by LED or fluorescent lighting.

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If there is a sudden change in temperature, from cold to hot areas

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If the camera lens got dirty or obstructed

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If the rear of your vehicle got damaged. And if the Camera position and the settings got changed. Please contact the nearest Mahindra Authorised Service Center

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Camera image reproduced slightly delayed and not in real time due to processing. As the display is 2-dimensional, pointed and protruding obstacles are hard to depict and thus very difficult to recognise. Please avoid reverse view camera in the above situation. It could you otherwise injure others or damage objects and your vehicle

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The performance gets affected sometimes due to deposition of ice, dust, heavy rain, heavy wind, heavy exhaust on the camera

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Images shown on the display is a mirror-inverted manner, as like the rearview mirror. Make sure that no persons or animals and any objects/materials are in the manoeuvring area. Pay attention and ensure safety before manoeuvring the car. Driver is legally responsible for their car

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The reverse view camera is only a supplementary function and may display obstacles from a distorted perspective & inaccurately

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Avoid using of rear view camera, if you are having eye colour blindness or impaired colour vision

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Objects above the ground or hanged may appear to be far away than they are. But in reality, objects shall be closer to your car. In such cases, avoid using guidelines to judge the distance. Since it leads to mis-adjustments and increase the risk of collision with your car

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It is driver’s responsibility to identify the suitable parking area to park his car safely

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Rear view video is shown, whenever reverse gear is applied, but it cannot be used as a rear view monitoring system, which cannot replace the driver for looking into exterior and interior view mirrors

Rear View Camera is only meant to aid the driver and to enhance convenience while parking. It does not in any way replace the driver’s abilities and driving skills while using this system. Under any circumstances, Mahindra accepts no responsibility and cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage caused by this system.

13 STEERING AND BRAKES

13.1 Steering

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric power steering system (EPS). There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. EPS uses energy from the battery to decrease the driver's effort in steering the vehicle. The EPS system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of manoeuvrability in tight spaces. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will provide mechanical steering capability to steer the vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort.

When driving in rough/off roads, hold the steering wheel rim, do not hold the wheel spokes. A sudden bump can jerk/turn the wheel and injure your hand. This may also lead to loss of vehicle control.

The EPS warning light should only be illuminated with the ignition ON before starting the engine.

If the warning light remains illuminated after the engine has been started, there will be no assistance from power steering. The vehicle may be driven using the mechanical steering system although it is not recommended as the effort to turn the steering wheel will be significantly high. In this case, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

Keep both hands on the steering wheel, with the thumbs resting on the outer wheel rim.

To help prevent damage to the power steering motor:

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Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few secs. when the engine is running

If the Electric power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned OFF), you can still steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

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Under inflated tyre(s) on any wheel(s)

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Uneven vehicle loading

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High crown in the centre of the road

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High crosswinds

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Wheels out of alignment

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SAS (Steering Angle Sensor) calibration

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Wheels out of balance

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Loose or worn suspension components

13.1.1 Tilt Steering

The steering wheel can be adjusted for rake as required using the lever in the steering shroud under the steering wheel.

To tilt/adjust the steering wheel:

Pull the Tilt lever down to unlock.

Raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired position.

Push the tilt lever back up to its original position to lock the steering.

Improperly locked steering wheel could cause loss of control and lead to accidents. Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.

13.2 Steering Mode Control Switch

When pressing the Steering Mode Control switch, current steering mode comes on the display.

You can change the steering mode in sequence (COMFORT => NORMAL => SPORT) as shown on the right, by pressing the Steering Mode Control switch once more within 4 seconds. If the Steering Mode Control switch is not pressed within 4 seconds, the system will return to the previous mode.

The selected steering mode is still maintained after the ignition switch turned OFF and back ON.

EPS (Electronic Power Steering) system is mounted in the steering handle. This system includes functions to compensate the steering power, interlocking with ESP, the supplementary driving safety system, when cornering or braking on the road with different friction. You may feel the difference in steering when these functions are in operation.

13.2.1 Steering Mode Control

The smart steer system allows adjusting the steering power according to driver’s preference or road conditions.

3 levels (COMFORT, NORMAL, SPORT) of steering modes are available to select using the Steering Mode Control switch.

COMFORT Mode

COMFORT mode can be selected if you want smoother and more comfortable driving than NORMAL mode.

NORMAL Mode

NORMAL mode is used for general driving with normal steering power.

SPORT Mode

SPORT mode is suitable for sporty driving or while driving on a high way.

13.3 Steering Controls - Audio

The steering wheel also houses switches to control the main audio functions.

13.3.1 Steering Audio Operations

A	BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE	D	MUTE
B	SEEK UP ˄/ DOWN˅	E	VOLUME +
C	MODE	F	VOLUME -

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE

Phone switch using Bluetooth handsfree for mobile phone use.

SEEK UP ˄/ DOWN˅

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In file play mode
Press the seek switch UP/DOWN: Moves to PREVIOUS/NEXT file of MP3 and video playing

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In radio mode
Press the seek switch UP/DOWN briefly: Manual search, moves to selected channel
Press and hold the seek switch UP/DOWN: Auto search

MODE

Press and hold the mode switch to change the audio mode (AM, FM1, FM2 and etc.).

MUTE

Press and hold the MUTE button for more than 2 seconds to mute/unmute audio while in TUNER and AUX mode and pause the song while in CD, USB mode.

VOLUME CONTROL (‘+’ and ‘-’ )

Press ‘+’ and ‘-’ button to increase or decrease the volume

13.4 Brakes

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes in the front and rear wheels.

Disc brakes offer good braking capability and reduced stopping distance. Wet brake discs result in reduced braking efficiency. After a car wash or driving the vehicle through water, pump the brake pedal mildly while driving to remove the film of water from the brake pads.

Brake pads feature wear indicator. When the front brake pad is worn out, there will be an indication in the cluster; the brake warning lamp will be ON. Replace the brake pads immediately.

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Stopping distance increases considerably when braking.

Dry the brakes by driving at very slow speed and applying the brakes lightly until the brake performance becomes normal.

Even if the power assist (vacuum assistance) is completely lost, the brakes will still work. The brake pedal would be much harder than normal and the vehicle stopping / braking distance will be longer than usual.

13.4.1 Parking on a Hill/Incline

If you have to park facing uphill, select first gear and turn the front wheels away from the kerb. If you have to park facing downhill, select reverse gear and turn the front wheels towards the kerb. Always ensure that the vehicle is in gear and parking brakes is engaged before leaving the vehicle.

13.4.2 Parking Brake

To apply the parking brake, hold and pull the park brake lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press the release button on the bottom of the lever and lower the parking brake lever completely.

The brake warning lamp indicates only the parking brake status. It does not indicate the degree of brake application. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear shift lever is in gear. When parking on a hill; first apply the parking brake; after that shift the TGS lever to 1st gear. This will avoid the load on the transmission, locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of gear.

Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving off. Failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes. It will also result in reduced fuel efficiency; lowered brake pad life and rear brake squeal.

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The parking brake should be adjusted as per recommended maintenance schedule

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Always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle, and be certain to leave the transmission in gear. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage, hit a bystander resulting in personal injury

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Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear shift lever. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could move the vehicle leading to accidents

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The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle

Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

13.5 Hazard Activation Upon Crash

Hazard lamps are turned on automatically in case of an unfortunate event of an accident where Airbags are deployed. In such a scenario, the hazard lamps will be on for 30 min or it can be turned off by operating Hazard switch (Off to On) or Ignition reset (Ignition Off and On)

Once activated hazard remains on for 30 minutes by default

Deactivation

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30 minutes since activation is elapsed

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Hazard switch On to Off transition is made

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IGN turned Off and again turned On

13.6 Vehicle Breakdown Warning

In case of a brake down, hazards would be turned on automatically to indicate oncoming traffic. This feature will come into action upon opening the bonnet when vehicle speed is less than 5 kmph.

13.7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-lock Brake System (also called as ABS) is designed to help prevent lock-up of the wheels and stable stopping of vehicle during a sudden, panic emergency braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. The ABS system takes input from wheel speed sensors and brake pedal switch to control the brake fluid pressures at the wheels to avoid wheel lock-up. It allows vehicle to be steered during braking.

The minimum speed for ABS to function is 12 kmph. ABS is activated only during wheel lock conditions where ABS takes over and prevents wheel lock.

During the ABS operation, a slight pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal to indicate ABS is active. You may also hear motor noise from the engine compartment. It is recommended to hold the brake pedal firmly while the ABS is active rather than pumping the brake pedal.

Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces as on a manhole cover, a steel plate at a construction site, a joint in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day, tends to activate the anti-lock brake system.

The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch ON the ignition and should go out after a few secs. If the ABS warning lamp does not go out or if it comes ON while driving, it means there is a fault in the ABS system. In both cases, the normal braking system remains efficient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. The vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

The ABS is not designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. The stopping distance may be longer in the following cases:

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Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads

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Driving with tyre chains installed

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Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road

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Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or differences in surface height

Do not overestimate the Anti-lock Brake System: Although the Anti-lock Brake System assists in providing vehicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. There are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with ABS active.

If tyre grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the Anti-lock Brake System will not assist with vehicle control.

13.8 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

EBD, as a subsystem of the ABS system, controls the effective adhesion utilisation of the rear wheels. EBD aids in distributing the brake forces more evenly leading to better vehicle stability during braking.

Typically, the front end carries more weight and EBD distributes less braking pressure to the rear brakes avoiding a lock up/skid.

For example, under light loads EBD applies less effort to the rear brakes and for heavy loads it allows full braking effort to the rear wheels.

A fault with EBD is indicated by illumination of the brake as well as ABS warning lamps. The vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

13.9 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped)

This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP corrects for over-steering and under-steering behaviour of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel automatically. Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of over-steer or under-steer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path.

ESP uses steering angle sensors and YAW rate sensor to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of over-steer or under-steer.

Over-steer - When the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position.

Under-steer - When the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position.

The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skilful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardise the user’s safety or the safety of others.

13.9.1 ESP ON

Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in active mode. This mode should be used for most driving conditions.

When the ESP is in operation, ESP indicator lamp blinks in the instrument cluster.

When the ESP is operating, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual.

When moving out of the mud or slippery road, accelerator response may be different because ESP system controls the engine RPM to come out of this slippery road condition. This is normal.

13.9.2 ESP OFF

In some driving conditions, to maximise traction, it may be beneficial to de-activate ESP.

Such conditions are:

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To start in deep snow or on a loose surface

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Driving in deep sand

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Driving through deep mud etc.

To de-activate ESP, press ESP OFF button on the central bezel switch bank. Once ESP OFF mode is selected, a warning indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster.

Press ESP OFF button again to activate ESP function.

Mahindra recommends that ESP be operational in all normal driving conditions.

When ESP is in OFF mode, other functions like HHC (Hill Hold Control), HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), HDC (Hill Descent Control), DTC (Drag Torque Control), ROM (Roll Over Mitigation) will be in working mode.

However, for safety reasons, if the ESP system detects that the vehicle is going into a unstable condition, ESP will be automatically activated on depressing the brake pedal

ESP, by default, will be in ON condition for every ignition cycle.

If the ESP indicator blinks while driving, it indicates that ESP is working. If this indicator illuminates continuously, it indicates a malfunction in the ESP system. Drive carefully to the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer and get the ESP system checked.

13.9.3 Uphill and Downhill Driving

To prevent the engine from labouring at a low RPM when driving uphill gradients or with your vehicle heavily loaded, downshift when necessary to maintain engine RPM within the best torque range. Similarly, while driving downhill, downshift to utilise the engine braking in an optimum manner.

14 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM (HVAC)

HVAC system provided in the vehicle enables occupants to automatically/manually adjust air flow distribution pattern, air flow rate, air intake mode and air temperature inside passenger compartment. By appropriately adjusting the control knobs/switches provided on the HVAC control panel, located on centre console, occupant’s comfort can be ensured. HVAC system also helps in defrosting and defogging / de-misting the windshield and windows.

Air flow direction can be further controlled by adjusting louvres of air vents. An air filter is provided at the inlet of HVAC blower.

Engine coolant is utilised to heat the cabin air. For cooling the cabin air, an air-condititioning circuit based on the vapour compression refrigeration cycle is used. The air-condititioning system uses a refrigerant along with a suitable lubricating oil. Although being non-ozone depleting, the refrigerant is a greenhouse gas, hence once allowed to escape in the atmosphere, it adversely affects the environment by contributing to global warming/climate change.

Refrigerant used in system is a hazardous liquefied gas and is under high pressure. The refrigerant is colourless and has ethereal or faint sweetish odour. Exposure of refrigerant to skin or eyes may cause irritation and frostbite. They can also cause suffocation, dizziness and loss of concentration. When mixed with compressed air or certain other refrigerants, it may form flammable mixture. Never try to service HVAC system yourself which would involve refrigerant handling.

- If you sleep while operating the air conditioner or heater with all the windows closed, You may suffocate to death due to lack of ventilation. When you operate the air conditioner or heater, ventilate frequently.

Multiple vents are provided for distributing the air, being force-circulated by HVAC blower, throughout the passenger compartment.

To ensure sufficient air flow and hence adequate HVAC system performance, air flow path should be kept free of obstructions. Keep system’s air intake, located near plenum appliqué, free of snow, leaves and other debris. Also keep the area in front of air vents free of any obstruction inside the cabin.

14.1 HVAC Overview

14.1.1 Front Centre Vent

You can adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the knob horizontally or vertically.

14.1.2 Front Side Vent

You can adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the airflow direction control lever on the air outlet.

The outlet vents can be opened or closed using the vent dial.

14.2 Dual Zone Automatic Heater and A/C (if equipped)

14.2.1 Auto Operation Mode (Auto Indicator ON)

1	AUTO Switch
2	Temperature control Switch
3	Auto Indicator ON

Use only when the engine is running.

Press the AUTO (1) switch.

AUTO indicator is displayed on the display.

Set the desired cabin temperature with the temperature control switch (2).

The temperature of the passenger compartment is automatically maintained according to the set temperature.

If the driver and co-driver require different temperatures in their respective zones, the same can be done by pressing the dual switch and subsequently, setting different temperatures using temperature control switches.

When you use the blower speed control knob, mode switch (air source selection switch), air conditioner switch or defroster switch during the auto operation mode, AUTO indicator on the display goes out and the air conditioner system can be controlled manually.

14.2.2 Manual Operation Mode (Auto Indicator OFF)

1	ON/OFF switch	5	Air Source Selection Switch
2	Temperature control switch	6	A/C ON Switch
3	Fan Speed Control Dial	7	AUTO Indicator OFF
4	Air Distribution/Mode Switch

Use only when the engine is running.

Press ON/OFF switch (1)

Set the desired temperature by pressing the temperature control switch (2).

Adjust the fan speed by rotating the fan speed control dial (3).

Select the air flow by pressing the air distribution/mode switch (4).

Select the air source mode by pressing air source selection switch (5).

To turn on the air conditioner, press the A/C ON switch (6).

In manual mode, the AUTO indicator on display does not come on and you can manually adjust the climate conditions by controlling the switches such as temperature, fan speed, mode (air distribution), A/C, air source selection, MEMORY and DUAL temp. selection control switches.

To activate the auto operation mode, press AUTO switch.

Fan speed control dial (2)

You can adjust the airflow by rotating the fan speed dial (2) with engine ON. If you adjust the airflow using fan speed dial (2) in AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator (B) on display (1) goes off and the operation mode is changed to the manual mode.

The air conditioner does not operate with rotating the fan speed dial, if the A/C switch is not pressed. However, the air flows due to the fan operation.

AUTO switch (3)

If you press the AUTO switch (3) with engine ON, AUTO indicator (B) appears on display (1) and the set temperature is maintained while the airflow and air distribution are automatically controlled.

The indicator lamp (L) lights up while AUTO switch (3) is operating, and the lamp (L) turns off when the AUTO switch is not working.

Defroster switch (4)

Use this switch for quick defrosting with the engine ON.

When you press this switch, its indicator lamp lights up, and the airflow direction is changed to the windshield and door glasses while outside air comes in with A/C operation.

The temperature of the air is automatically changed to Hot when the defrost switch is pressed. However, the user can reduce the temperature by pressing the temperature down button as per wish.

At this time A/C, Defroster and Fresh air indicators come on in the display. If you press the switch again, defrosting stops with the indicator lamp turned off and the mode returns to the previous operation. While the defroster switch (4) is operating, its indicator lamp (L) lights up and the lamp (L) turns off when the defroster switch is not working.

DUAL mode will not function in Defrost mode.

MEMORY switch (5) As a convenience function, pressing this switch, automatically change the current climate conditions to previously saved temperature, fan speed, air source selection and mode while the engine is ON. With MEMORY function, you can save maximum 3 modes which appear on display (w/ saved memory indicator) in sequence, each time MEMORY switch is briefly pressed.
Examples of items that can be memorised are:
MEMORY	Memory item
MEMORY	Driver side Temp.	Passenger side Temp.	A/C	Air Distribution	Air Source Selection	Fan Speed	Dual
1	22 deg C	22 deg C	OFF	Bi-level	Fresh Air	Level 2	OFF
2	25 deg C	23 deg C	OFF	Front View	Recirculation	Level 4	ON
3	30 deg C	28 deg C	OFF	Footwell	Fresh Air	Level 8	ON
MEMORY function will stop if you press any control switch other than MEMORY switch (5) during its operation.

How to use MEMORY function

Select the desired memory (1M, 2M or 3M), which needs to be set.

Adjust the temp, Dual mode, mode, Auto etc what is desired.

Press and hold the MEMORY switch for 3-4 seconds.

1M/2M OR 3M selected in display blinks for 5 times, stating the setting are getting saved.

Once settings are saved, the blinking STOPS.

Similarly set other 2 memory also.

User can select the desired Memory, all setting changes as stored in that memory.

If you adjust the temperature, fan speed, Air source selection and mode from saved memory location (1M, 2M, 3M), the memory is replaced with new information, when you press and hold the memory switch for 3 - 4 seconds

ON/OFF switch (6)

You can turn on or turn off the Dual automatic Temperature controller (DATC) by using this switch with IGN ON.

The display (1) comes on or goes off by pressing ON/OFF switch (6).

Co–Driver temperature control switch (7)

To adjust the temperature as desired, press the temperature control switch (7) while the engine is ON. The temperature decreases with pressing blue ˅(arrow) and increases with red ˄(arrow).

The set temperature ( A , I ) is shown on the display after pressing the switch (7).

Air source selection switch (8)

If you press this switch (8) with IGN ON, the indication lamp (L) lights up and the air recirculation indicator on display (1) comes on. If you press this switch (8) again, the indication lamp (L) turns off and the air source selection is changed to Fresh air intake mode.

Do not use recirculation mode in the vehicle for extended periods of time with every window closed. Doing so can cause headache, drowsiness and fogged window due to lack of oxygen

If exhaust gas comes in, there is a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Set to the fresh air intake mode after passing through a dusty or polluted area with air recirculation mode.

Automatic selection of the fresh or air circulation mode

When the defroster switch is pressed, outside air automatically comes in. When the switch is pressed again, the previous mode is restored.

DUAL switch (9)

This function allows controlling the passenger side temperature separately with engine ON.

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If you press the DUAL switch (9), the indicator lamp (L) lights up and DUAL mode indicator on the display comes on

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When the temperature control switch (11) is pressed, the driver side temperature (I) on the display is adjusted as desired and temperature control switch (7) is pressed, passenger side temperature (A) on the display is adjusted as desired

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While the DUAL mode switch (9) is operating, its indicator lamp (L) lights up and the lamp turns off when the DUAL mode switch is not working

When the DUAL mode switch (9) is turned off with its indicator (K), the passenger temperature (A) returns to the driver side set temperature (I).

Mode switch (10)

Each time you press this switch (10) with IGN ON, the air distribution mode is changed and displayed as shown in the figure below.

When you press this switch in AUTO mode (AUTO indicator ON), the system is changed to the manual control mode (AUTO indicator OFF).

	Face-Level (normally, when cooling)
	Face/Foot-Level
	Foot-Level (normally, when heating) Note: When choosing this mode, some air flows out from windshield and side glass vents to prevent from fogging on the windshield.
	Foot/Defrost-Level

Driver temperature control switch (11)

You can adjust the driver side temperature with this switch (11) if the DUAL switch (9) is turned ON while the engine is running.

The temperature decreases with pressing blue ˅(arrow) and increases with red ˄(arrow).

Refer to dual switch (9)

Air conditioner switch (13)

Air conditioner is turned ON and OFF with this switch (13). While air conditioner switch (13) is operating, its indicator lamp (L) lights up, and the lamp turns off when the switch is not working.

14.3 Manual Temperature Control (MTC) (if equipped)

Heater/Air conditioner operation

Operate while the engine is running.

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Adjust the airflow by rotating the fan speed control dial (4).

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Set the desired temperature by pressing the temperature control switch (2)

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Adjust the air distribution with using the mode switch (8, 9,12,13)

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Select the air intake mode by pressing air circulation switch (7) or fresh air intake switch (11)

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Press the air conditioner switch (5) to use A/C

While each switch is operating, its indicator lamp lights up, and the lamp turns off when the switch is not working.

Switch indicator lamp (1)

This lamp indicates temperature change by the temperature control switch (2) operation.

As you press ˅ button on the temperature control switch (2), the red LED (B) turns off one by one, and the blue LED (A) lights on in the same way

As you press ˄ button on the temperature control switch (2), the blue LED (A) turns off one by one, and the red LED (B) lights on in the same way.

Temperature control switch (2)

By pressing this switch, you can adjust the temperature as desired

Each time you press the ˄ button on temperature control switch, the temperature increases and the temperature decreases as ˅ button is pressed.

The blue (cold)/red(hot) LED in the switch indicator lamp (1) will come on or goes off depending on the temperature control switch (2) operation.

While the red LEDs of the temperature indicator lamp (B) are lighted on, they will turn off one by one each time you press ˅ button on the temperature control switch (2). Likewise, the blue LEDs will go off one by one as you press the ˄ button on the temperature control switch (2) while they came on the temperature indicator lamp (A).

Dial position indicator (3)

This indicator shows current position of the fan speed control dial (4).

Fan speed control dial (4)

You can adjust the airflow by rotating the fan speed control dial (4) with IGN ON.

The fan speed decreases if you rotating the dial (4) counterclockwise (A) and it increases when you rotate the dial clockwise (B). This will stop at OFF position of the dial (4).

Air conditioner switch (5)

Rotate the fan speed control dial (4) clockwise (B ) from the OFF position while the engine is ON.

Press the air conditioner switch (5).

Press the temperature control switch (2) to adjust for the cool air to come out.

Set the air distribution as desired by pressing the mode switch (8 , 9 , 12, 13).

While each switch is operating, its indicator lamp lights up, and the lamp turns off when the switch is not working.

Do not use recirculation mode for extended periods of time. Doing so can cause headache, drowsiness and fogged window due to lack of oxygen.

The air conditioner does not operate with rotating the fan speed dial (4), if the A/C switch (5) is not pressed. However, the air flows 7 due to the fan operation.

Defroster switch (6)

Use this switch for quick defrosting with the engine ON.

When you press this switch (6), its indicator lamp (C) lights up, and the airflow direction is changed to the windshield and door glasses while outside air comes in with A/C operation.

To cancel the defroster function, press any switch among the mode switch (8, 9,12,13) and MAX A/C switch (10).

When it rains and is very humid, you may have fog on the windshield and windows. The fog will block your view through all windows and can create a dangerous situation. If this happens, press the mode switch (12 ) to change the airflow direction toward the windshield with defrost foot

Air recirculation mode switch (7)

When you press this switch (7), air recirculation mode is applied and indicator lamp (7C) lights on.

Use this mode when maximum heating/air conditioning is needed.

To cancel the air recirculation mode, press the fresh air intake mode switch (11).

Do not use recirculation mode for extended periods of time. Doing so can cause headache, drowsiness and fogged window due to lack of oxygen.

If exhaust gas comes in, there is a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Set to the fresh air intake mode after passing through a dusty or polluted area with air recirculation mode.

MAX A/C switch (10)

When you press MAX A/C (Maximum cooling) switch (10) while the heater or A/C is running,

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The air conditioner operates

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The air recirculation mode is applied

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The air flows toward the face

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The temperature is automatically set to the lowest with all blue LEDs (4EA) of the temperature indicator lamp (A) lighted up

Fresh air intake mode switch (11)

When you press this switch (11), fresh air intake mode is applied and indicator lamp (11C) lights on.

To cancel the fresh air intake mode, press the recirculation mode switch (7).

Airflow mode switch (6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13)

You can adjust the airflow distribution with using these switches.

While each switch is operating, its indicator lamp lights up, and the lamp turns off when the switch is not working.

1		The air flows toward the windshield and door glasses. If you press the defroster switch, the fresh air intake mode is automatically applied and the air conditioner operates.
2		Face-Level (when cooling)
3		Face/Foot-Level
4	MAX A/C	Face-Level. The air recirculation mode is applied and the air conditioner operates. The lowest temperature is automatically selected with all blue LEDs lighted on (Maximum cooling position).
5		Foot/Defrost-Level The fresh air intake mode is automatically applied.
6		Foot-Level (normally, when heating) Note: While in Foot mode, some air flows to the windshield and door glasses to prevent the windshield from fogging

14.4 Defogging/Defrosting

14.4.1 Dual Zone Automatic Heater and A/C

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Press the defroster switch (1). (The indicator lamp (C) ON)

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When the defrost button is pressed then,

If the previous set blower speed is 0, then it will be set to 1.

If the previous set blower speed is between 1 and 3, then it will be set to 3.

If the previous set blower speed is greater than 3, then it will remain same.

The display shows A/C, Defrost and Fresh air indicators

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The temperature of the air is automatically changed to Hot when the defrost switch is pressed. However, the user can reduce the temperature by pressing the temperature down button as per wish.

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To quickly remove the fog on the glass, set the fan speed control dial (2) at a high speed position

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DUAL mode will not function in Defrost mode

To prevent the windshield from fogging up, it is recommended to set the air source selection switch (4) to the fresh air intake mode.

If you press the defroster switch (1), the fresh air intake mode is applied with A/C ON.

When it rains and is very humid, you may have fog on the windshield and windows. The fog will block your view through all windows and can create a dangerous situation. If this happens, set the air source selection switch to the fresh air intake mode and change the airflow direction toward the windshield.

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An extended air conditioner operation in the foot-level, foot/defrost-level or defrost modes may cause the outside of the windshield to fog due to the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the vehicle. In this case, quickly remove the moisture using the windshield wipers and change the airflow to face-level mode to reduce fogging on the outside of the windshield

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Make sure to remove any foreign matters such as snow and leaves on the air inlets to avoid window fogging, especially in winter and summer

14.4.2 Manual Heater/Air Conditioner

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Press the defroster switch (1). (The indicator lamp (C) ON)

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Rotate the fan speed control dial (2) clockwise from the OFF position

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Set the temperature as desired using the control switch (3)

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To quickly remove the fog on the glass, set the fan speed control dial (2) at a high speed position

To prevent the windshield from fogging up, it is recommended to set the air source selection switch (4) to the fresh air intake mode.

If you press the defroster switch (1), the fresh air intake mode is applied with A/C ON.

When it rains and is very humid, you may have fog on the windshield and windows. The fog will block your view through all windows and can create a dangerous situation. If this happens, set the air source selection switch to the fresh air intake mode and change the airflow direction toward the windshield.

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Make sure to remove any foreign matters such as snow and leaves on the air inlets to avoid window fogging, especially in winter and summer

14.5 Replacing Air Conditioner Filter

Replace the Air Conditioner Filter When

Unpleasant odor is generated at the first operation after a long unused period.

Cooling and blowing capacity have decreased.

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Do not apply excessive force to the holders when removing the glove box. It may cause a deformation of holders and results in a loose installation

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Replace air conditioner filter while paying attention to the installing direction

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Replace the air conditioner filter at every 10000 km of driving. However, if the vehicle is operated under severe conditions, such as on dusty or unpaved roads, and excessive air conditioner or heater use, the replacement interval can be shortened

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When the filter is contaminated, it will decrease the cooling or heating capacity of the system and creates unpleasant odors

Detach the locknut (10 MM, 1EA) and screws (2EA) from lower part of the glove box.

Open the glove box by pressing the open switch.

Remove the glove box by loosening 4 screws and 3 of IP setscrews from upper part of the glove box

Disconnect the switch wirings (1) and lamp wirings (2) while pulling out the glove box

After detaching the damper cable by pulling it up, remove the glove box completely. (When attaching, make sure that the damper cable passes through the inside of the fixing bracket.)

Pull out the A/C filter after removing the fixing cover by pulling it off using your hand

Install in reverse order of removal.

When replacing the filter, the arrow printed on the side of the filter should face to the blower motor.

When replacing the filter, the arrow printed on the side of the filter should face to the blower motor

15 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE

15.1 Safety Tips - Before Starting Your Vehicle

15.1.1 General

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Before starting the vehicle, inspect the inside and outside of the vehicle; look for any damages, leaks, loose parts, foreign objects/debris. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer if required

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Before starting your journey, check the working of all safety devices/components, especially brakes, steering, lamps, signals and tyres. In case you suspect any system/devices are not working properly, contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer

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Adjust the seat headrest, steering wheel and fasten the seat belt as described in this manual. Never perform any seat / steering adjustments when the vehicle is in motion

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Start the vehicle only when seated and belted in the driver's seat

The Engine Management System controls the engine's idle speed. When the engine starts, idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine. The engine idle speed RPM reduces once the engine warms up.

Never start your vehicle in a closed garage or in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always keep the garage door open or start the engine in an open area.

15.1.2 Mirror Adjustment

Ensure that the rearview mirror and both the ORVM’s are adjusted for an unobstructed view of the road behind.

15.1.3 Exterior Lamps

Have someone observe and confirm normal operation of all exterior lamps while you work on the controls from the driver seat. Also, check functioning of all lamps in the instrument panel.

15.1.4 Door Latches

Check for positive closing, latching, and locking of all doors, both from inside and outside.

15.1.5 Fluid Leaks

Check the area under the vehicle after an overnight parking for fuel, power steering fluid, brake fluid, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. If leaks are observed, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

15.2 Starting the Engine - MT

Make sure all vehicle occupants are properly seated in their seats and have buckled their safety belts. For more information on seat, headrest positioning, safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the “Seat Belts” section in this manual.

Before cranking the engine

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Make sure the gear shift lever is in neutral

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Make sure the parking brake is engaged. Turn the key to IGN position but do not turn the key to start

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Few warning lamps briefly illuminate. See “Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster” section for more information

Shift the gear shift lever to neutral position.

Apply parking brake.

Turn the ignition ON.

Do not press the accelerator.

Turn the key momentarily to the START position to crank the engine.

Once the engine starts, release the key; it will return to the IGN position.

Do not continue cranking after the engine has started. This will lead to damage of the starter and other engine components.

If the engine fails to start, attempt to restart after about 10 seconds

If the engine fails to start even after repeated attempts as per the procedure given above, contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 secs before attempting to restart the engine.

If the vehicle battery has discharged, use booster cables, a booster battery or a battery from another vehicle to start. Jump-starting a vehicle can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to the “Jump-starting procedure” section in this manual.

If the engine still fails to start, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance.

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

Observe the following when the engine is running:

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All warning lamps are OFF

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Low oil pressure lamp is OFF

After idling for a few secs., release the parking brake, depress the clutch, shift the gear shift lever to 1st gear, release the service brake pedal, drive by releasing the clutch and depressing the accelerator pedal simultaneously.

15.3 Starting the Engine – AMT

Starting the vehicle

To start the engine, press the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button once with the key inside the vehicle. The engine can be started from any position (OFF / ACC / ON) of the start/stop switch.

Before cranking the engine

Ensure the TGS lever is in neutral position before starting.

If engine start/stop button is pressed without pressing the brake pedal, engine will not start and the vehicle power modes will change as follows: OFF→ ON →OFF→ ON

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 secs before attempting to restart the engine.

If the engine still fails to start, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for assistance.

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

Observe the following when the engine is running:

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All warning lamps are OFF

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Low oil pressure lamp is OFF

After idling for a few secs., release the parking brake, press the brake pedal and move TGS lever to desired mode (A/M/R). release the parking brake and then release the brake pedal. vehicle starts moving as creep function comes into action, press accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

15.3.1 Engine Idling - In Cold Weather

Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold and prolonged idling at low ambient temperatures. Long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine. Combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely. Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.

15.4 Stopping the Engine - MT

Before turning the engine OFF, always allow the engine to return to normal idle speed and run for few secs. This assures proper cooling and lubrication of the turbocharger. This is particularly necessary after any hard driving.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, before turning OFF the engine and leaving the vehicle, always:

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Keep your right foot on the service brake pedal

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Turn front wheels towards the road curb

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Switch OFF the ignition, turn the key to the steering lock position and remove the key

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Firmly engage the parking brake

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Move the gear shift lever to 1st gear position (reverse gear if parking on an incline)

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Slowly release the service brake pedal

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Lock your vehicle when leaving

15.5 Stopping the Engine - AMT

To reduce the risk of personal injury, before turning OFF the engine and leaving the vehicle, always:

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When stopping for example, at a traffic light, be sure to depress the brake pedal firmly. For your safety, apply the parking brake, too when stopping on a hill.

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While pressing the accelerator to raise the engine rpm in vehicle stationary condition, make sure that the gear is in "n" position. If the accelerator is operated in any other positions, the vehicle may move and cause an unexpected accident.

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Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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When leaving the vehicle, stop the engine and park the vehicle with a gear engaged. If you need to leave the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brakes firmly, and shift the gearshift lever to the “N” position. Otherwise, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and may cause an accident.

On a slope, never hold the vehicle at a stop using only the accelerator pedal or the creeping function. If you perform this operation for a certain period of time, a warning buzzer will sound, and in some cases the engine will stall. This can also cause excessive damage to the clutch.

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Keep your right foot on the service brake pedal

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Turn front wheels towards the road curb

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To turn the engine OFF, Press the start/stop button one time

Firmly engage the parking brake

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Engage 1st or Reverse gear position using AMT Gear shifting lever (TGS lever)

Slowly release the service brake pedal

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Lock your vehicle when leaving

15.6 Exhaust Gases

Protection against exhaust gas entry into the vehicles interior is considered in the design of the exhaust system.

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Vehicle exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Hydrocarbons and Particulate Matter. These are potential environmental and health hazards

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Avoid inhaling the exhaust gases. Carbon Monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas and can cause unconsciousness or even death

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If the exhaust system is damaged for any reason or you notice a change in the exhaust noise, have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately

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Do not start the vehicle in a closed garage or in an enclosed area where ventilation is poor for the exhaust gases

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Since the engine compartment and exhaust system components are hot and can ignite a fire, do not park or leave the vehicle with the engine idling over dry grass, leaves, paper, rags or any combustible material

Never keep the engine running when the vehicle is parked in an area which is not properly ventilated. This could lead to serious respiratory problems and/or death.

15.7 Driving Your Vehicle

15.7.1 Pedals

MT	AMT

Accelerator Pedal

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal

15.7.2 General Driving Precautions

Always observe the following precautions to minimise the risk of accidents leading to serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

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Before you drive your vehicle, please read this manual carefully

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Before you start driving, check proper operation of the brakes and steering system

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If, while driving, you hear any strange noise or feel unusual vibration, or if you have any concerns whatsoever, or if any warning lamps illuminate or buzzers sound, park/stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. Identify the cause and take any necessary remedial action. Contact your Authorised Mahindra Dealer if necessary

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Never overload or improperly load your vehicle

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Always be attentive while driving and follow safe driving practices

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Always maintain the recommended inflation pressure in tyres

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Always drive at a safe speed appropriate for given driving conditions. You must follow the speed limits

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While backing up, keep a constant lookout for people, particularly children, or other obstructions or hazardous material that might be present behind the vehicle

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Avoid loading any items on the roof that will raise the vehicles centre of gravity and make your vehicle more unstable

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Loaded vehicles, with a higher centre of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle

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Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher centre of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have much better control

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When driving off-road or on rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle's suspension and chassis

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Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially on rough terrains. Sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes

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If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (e.g. from concrete to gravel/sand/mud/snow) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds, especially the way it responds to steering, braking and accelerating inputs

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Be extremely careful when driving on pavements made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice

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If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake or steering application. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface

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It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly

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In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilised if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surfaces to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel

15.7.3 Off-Road Driving Precautions

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When driving off-road or on rugged terrains, never over speed or make sharp turns. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing serious injury

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Maintain steering wheel control at all times. Sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion

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Do not drive horizontally or diagonally across steep slopes, your vehicle can tip over sideways. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred

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Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or map-out your route before driving in the area

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Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud or water

15.7.4 If your vehicle is submerged

If Your stationary Vehicle is Submerged up to over the bumper

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Contact your Mahindra Authorised Dealer immediately

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Have the vehicle towed to nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer to check any entry of water into the engine

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All fluids including engine and transmission fluids required to be changed incase of water ingress and contamination

Never attempt to start the engine, without the advice from Mahindra Authorised Dealer technician.

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Never drive through water when it flows above the bottom portion of the bumper or above the tyre centre line

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The engine could get damaged internally, if attempts are made to cross through deep water

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Wet brake discs have a lower coefficient or friction resulting in reduced braking efficiency. Dab the brake pedal while driving to remove the film of water

15.7.5 Driving Through Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water.

Never drive through still water that is higher than the bottom of the axle hubs. Not following this instruction will allow water to enter vehicle components causing internal damage to the components, affecting driveability, safety, emissions and reliability.

When driving through water, drive very slowly and at constant speed, less than 8 kmph. Drive with accelerator pedal in OFF and control speed, using only the brakes. At higher speed waves can be generated by the front of the vehicle. These water waves may enter air intake, causing severe engine damage or cause a vehicle to get stalled.

You must slow down while driving through shallow water. Speeding may cause water to splash onto the windshield, impairing your vision. In extreme conditions, you may get a water wedge formation between the road and tyre causing loss of control in the vehicle.

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The ground under the water might not be firm which could result the water being deeper than expected when driving the vehicle through it

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Do not stop or shut OFF the engine while immersed in water. It helps in preventing water getting inside the exhaust pipes

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When backing down a ramp, do not allow the exhaust tail pipe to immerse in water

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Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure. It may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the oil's lubricating qualities. If these are submerged in water, the lubricants should be replaced as required

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Water entering the transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damaging the transmission

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Sand, mud/sludge that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency. This may also damage brake system components. Wet brakes cannot stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal

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When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited. Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that has taken you through water

15.7.6 Flowing Water

If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedes and/or the flow rate is reduced.

The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your vehicle to sink into deeper water.

Determine the exit point(s) that are downstream of your entry point to compensate for drifting.

15.7.7 After Driving Off-Road or through Water

Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.

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After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. Completely inspect the underbody of the vehicle for any damages

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Check for accumulations of plants or bushes or polyethylene / plastic. These could be a fire hazard. They might also hide damage to fuel lines, brake tubes/hoses, etc.

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Inspect all the tubes/hoses and check for any fluid leakages

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Get heat exchangers (radiator and condenser) cleaned

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Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, suspension and brakes. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values specified in the ‘Repair Manual’

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We also recommend that the vehicle be checked at the Authorised Mahindra Dealer for any water entry into the transmission/axle or the engine

Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not have full braking power when needed leading to accidents. If you have been operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, get the brakes checked and cleaned as necessary.

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If any unusual vibration is experienced, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance. Get it inspected/corrected as soon as possible

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After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission/transfer case/axle oils) to ensure the fluids have not been contaminated

15.8 Tips for Better Fuel Economy

Give due consideration to the points listed below for better performance of vehicle and enhancement of fuel economy:

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Smooth, moderate operation will yield savings in fuel

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Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy

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Ensure that the parking brake is fully released

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Idling for long periods of time will waste fuel

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Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop

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Sudden or hard accelerations reduce fuel economy

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Warming up a vehicle in neutral on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy

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While idling, put the gear shift lever in the neutral position

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Resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving will reduce fuel economy

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Combine errands and minimise stop-and-go driving

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Keep tyres properly inflated. It is recommended to check your tyre pressure in the morning when the tyre is cold

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Use recommended Lubricants. Refer to the Maintenance Section for specifications and capacities

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Operating with lower quantity or specification may reduce fuel efficiency

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Replace the fuel filter, air filter and AC filter at the recommended intervals

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Shift gears at the recommended speeds and RPM bands only. Refer to the Gear Shifting Speed table for further details

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Control the maximum speed between 80 and 100 kmph in 6th gear to achieve the best fuel efficiency

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Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and perform the owner maintenance checks recommended

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Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer will reduce fuel economy

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Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy

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Adding certain accessories to your vehicle may reduce fuel economy

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Driving on flat terrains offer improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrains

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Close windows during high speed driving for better fuel economy

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It is recommended to refuel in the morning (cold ambient temperature condition)

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Resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving will reduce fuel economy

15.8.1 How to Calculate Fuel Efficiency (Mileage)

Ensure recommended tyre pressure is maintained.

Refuel your vehicle till the fuel gun at the fuel station with auto-cut-off.

Reset trip meter to zero.

Drive at a moderate speed for a minimum distance of 150 km.

Refuel at the same fuel station till the auto-cut-off.

Assuming ‘a’ litres of fuel was filled and ‘b’ was the trip meter reading. Fuel Efficiency = b/a kmpl.

15.9 Ignition Switch (if equipped)

An illuminator ring is provided on the face of the ignition switch to help in locating the ignition switch at night. The ring will illuminate the moment the driver door is opened and will remain glowing till the driver door is closed.

The different positions of the ignition switch are:

LOCK - This is the ignition and steering lock position. The vehicle circuits and engine is completely switched OFF. The steering wheel is also locked and the key can be removed from the ignition only in this position.

ACC - The steering is unlocked and can be rotated. In this position, all electrical circuits are enabled. Use this mode when you want to listen to music, etc., with the engine temporarily switched OFF.

ON - All electrical circuits are enabled. Some of the warning or information lamps illuminate in this position. While some of the lamps will go out after a few secs., some will continue to remain ON till the engine is started. When the vehicle is being driven, ignition switch remains in the ON position.

Do not leave the ignition in ON when the engine is OFF. This could lead to battery drain and ignition switch damage.

START - This position is to start the engine by cranking the starter motor. This is a momentary position. When the key is turned to start position, the starter cranks the engine. Once the engine is running, release the key, and the key reverts back to ON position and the starter motor disengages from the engine.

Do not continue cranking after the engine has started. This will lead to damage of the starter and other engine components.

If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side and try again.

The key can be removed only in the LOCK position. When the key is removed, the steering column lock is activated and the steering wheel cannot be turned.

Never return the key to the LOCK position or try to remove the key, when the vehicle is in motion. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose the control of the vehicle and may cause serious accident. Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked.

Key left warning buzzer

When opening the driver’s door after the ignition key is not removed from lock set, the buzzer will sound to alert you that the key is not removed. The buzzer will automatically turn off when closing the door or key is removed. After this, the buzzer will not sound even though the door is opened again.

15.10 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped)

Over-steer - When the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position.

Under-steer - When the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position.

15.10.1 ESP ON

Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in active mode. This mode should be used for most driving conditions.

When the ESP is in operation, ESP indicator lamp blinks in the instrument cluster.

When the ESP is operating, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual.

When moving out of the mud or slippery road, accelerator response may be different because ESP system controls the engine RPM to come out of this slippery road condition. This is normal.

15.10.2 ESP OFF

In some driving conditions, to maximise traction, it may be beneficial to de-activate ESP.

Such conditions are:

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To start in deep snow or on a loose surface

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Driving in deep sand

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Driving through deep mud etc.

To de-activate ESP, press ESP OFF button on the central bezel switch bank. Once ESP OFF mode is selected, a warning indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster.

Press ESP OFF button again to activate ESP function.

Mahindra recommends that ESP be operational in all normal driving conditions.

However, for safety reasons, if the ESP system detects that the vehicle is going into a unstable condition, ESP will be automatically activated on depressing the brake pedal

ESP, by default, will be in ON condition for every ignition cycle.

15.10.3 Uphill and Downhill Driving

15.11 Engine Idling

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

Observe that all warning lamps are OFF when the engine is running.

After idling for a few secs, follow the below steps to drive away:

Release the parking brake.

Depress the clutch.

Shift the gear lever to 1st gear.

Release the service brake pedal.

Drive by releasing the clutch and depressing the accelerator pedal simultaneously.

15.11.1 Engine Idling - In Cold Weather

You must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. For smooth functioning and reliable operation of the engine during cold weather conditions, use winter diesel for refuelling which is available at filling stations during winter months. Check with your fuel retailer for details.

The recommended engine coolant mixture will work fine till ambient temperatures do not drop below -32ºC approx. For ensuring above performance, it is a must that you use only recommended engine coolant.

15.12 Cruise Control (if equipped)

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without the need to keep your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. Never use it for city driving, inclines, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain or in bad weather conditions.

It works on the closed loop system principle to maintain the set speed of the vehicle; the system controls the fuel injection of the engine in order to maintain the set speed.

A	Cruise ON/OFF	C	Cruise Set +/-
B	Voice Command	D	Resume

Cruise control enhances your comfort while driving and allows you to effortlessly maintain the desired lane speed limit. Improper use of the cruise control can lead to an accident.

Cruise control is designed to operate above a vehicle speed of 35 kmph for all gears except 1st and reverse gears. The cruise lamp in the instrument cluster functions only if the cruise control is active.

Cruise control will function only under the following conditions:

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The vehicle is cruising above 35 kmph

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Engine RPM above 1200 or above 1500

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Clutch pedal released

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Brake pedal released

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Cruise is activated first time in an ignition cycle by SET + button

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Subsequent cruise engagements can be done by RESUME SET+ buttons in the same ignition cycle

Cruise control is deactivated under the following conditions:

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CRUISE OFF button is pressed

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Brake or clutch pedal depressed

If the vehicle speed exceeds the cruise set speed by 30 kmph by accelerator pedal intervention

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If vehicle speed is increased by 10 kmph for more than 30 secs. by pressing the accelerator pedal

When Set+/Set- switch is pressed for more than 12 secs. (In this case, vehicle will not go into cruise mode in that ignition cycle. In order to restore the cruise function, switch OFF the ignition, wait for 30 secs. and switch ON the ignition)

Cruise influencing error not indicated by Check Engine Lamp, OBD lamp, etc.

15.12.1 Cruise Control Activation

Drive the vehicle to the desired cruising speed (any value greater than 35 kmph), press and hold the SET+ button until the cruise lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates.

If cruise is deactivated (e.g. by depressing brake to handle an intervention in the road etc.) in current driving cycle, reactivate the Cruise to the last active Cruise Speed by pressing the RESUME button.

Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up or down hills, and the vehicle may come out of cruise control. This is indicated by the cruise lamp going OFF in the instrument cluster.

15.12.2 Cruise Control De-activation

You can cancel cruise control in any of the following ways:

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Press the CRUISE OFF button in the steering wheel

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Press the brake pedal

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Gear selector moved into neutral

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HDC or ESP becomes active

15.12.3 SET + Button

SET + Button is used to activate cruise control and also to increase the cruise set speed.

To increase the speed in very small amounts, press the SET + Button. Each time you press, the cruise set speed increases by about 2 kmph. When you wish to continuously increase the cruising speed, press and hold the SET + Button and release when the desired speed is reached.

15.12.4 SET - Button

To decrease the speed in small amounts, press the SET - Button. Each time you press, the cruise set speed decreases by about 2 kmph.

When you wish to continuously decrease the cruising speed, press and hold the SET- Button. When the desired speed is reached, release the button.

If switch is pressed for more than 12 secs., the switch is assumed to be malfunctioning and the cruise functionality ceases to function in that ignition cycle. To resume functionality, ignition has to be toggled.

The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver must at all times remain alert of road / traffic conditions and responsible for the vehicle brake operation / steering control.

Never activate cruise control in traffic or when driven in adverse road conditions (heavy rains, windy, slippery etc.)

15.12.5 Voice Command

Refer to the infotainment e-manual

15.12.6 RESUME Button

With the help of RESUME, you can opt for the previous set cruising speed of the vehicle in the same ignition cycle. This is best explained with the following example:

Assume, you have activated cruise mode and set the vehicle speed at 50 kmph.

Due to an obstacle or a sharp turn, you have deactivated the cruise mode by pressing the brake pedal.

Vehicle comes out of the cruise mode.

When the road condition is suitable to switch over back to cruise control mode, press RESUME button once. The system activates the cruise control mode to the previous cruising speed of 50 kmph.

To resume the previous cruise set speed, the vehicle speed should be above 35 kmph.

15.12.7 Override Function

This function enables user to ramp up the cruising speed to overtake front vehicle.

The cruising speed can be increased by using accelerator pedal. User has to complete this action within 30 secs. to maintain the cruise mode. If user exceeds the 30 secs. limit, cruise mode will be deactivated.

15.13 Fuel-BS VI

Use only commercially available vehicular Ultra-low Sulphur Highway Diesel that meets the BIS standard (diesel fuel conforming to IS 1460:2017 BS-VI specification or equivalent). Information on diesel quality can normally be found in the fuel pump. Please contact filling station personnel in case labels in the pump cannot be found.

Do not fill the fuel tank or mix the fuel with gasoline, alcohol-based fuels, kerosene, etc. This will damage the engine, fuel and exhaust system components.

If you have accidentally filled the fuel tank with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not start the vehicle. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer to have the fuel system drained completely.

15.13.1 Fuelling during Winter

During freezing weather, if fuel is not winterised or is insufficiently winterised, waxing/gelling may start in fuel, leading to interruption in fuel supply to engine. For smooth functioning and reliable operation of the engine during cold weather conditions, use winterised ULSD which are available at the filling stations during winter months. Check with your fuel retailer for further details.

Avoid inhaling fuel vapours and any skin or clothing contact. Direct skin contact with diesel or the inhalation of fuel vapour may affect your health.

Diesel is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near diesel. Turn OFF the engine before refuelling. Whenever you are around diesel, extinguish all smoking materials.

15.13.2 Minimum Fuel Requirement

It is recommended maintaining a minimum of 10 litres of fuel in the fuel tank. Driving the vehicle till the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Always have sufficient fuel in the tank. Check the fuel level prior to starting your journey.

Never carry fuel in separate containers in the vehicle, it is dangerous and may lead to inadvertent fuel leak or spillage.

15.13.3 Fuel-Lid Opening and Closing

Open the fuel filler door by pulling up the release lever located on the lower left side of the driver seat.

Open the fuel filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Hang the fuel filler cap on the holder mounted on the back of the lid. After refuelling, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a “click”, and close the lid by pushing it back.

16 TRANSMISSION

Your ‘XUV300’ is equipped with 6 speed Manual Transmission (MT) and Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) and a Monostable shifter.

16.1 Manual Transmission (MT)(if equipped)

The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat rough. This is a normal phenomenon, and precision shifts will develop within the initial few hundred kilometres of running.

16.1.1 Gear Lever

Your vehicle is fitted with manual transmission having six forward and one reverse gear. This shift pattern is imprinted on the gear lever knob. The transmission is fully synchronised in all forward gears, so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished. The clutch pedal should be depressed fully while shifting, and then released slowly.

16.1.2 Gear Indicator

The current gear lever position is indicated in the centre of the speedometer dial.

16.1.3 Neutral Position

This position stops the transmission of power from the engine to drive axle. With the gear lever in neutral and brakes released, the vehicle can move freely by pushing or towing. The engine can be started in this mode. It is always recommended to keep the brake pedal depressed in this position. It is advisable to shift into neutral when the vehicle is standstill for longer durations with the engine idling.

Coasting the vehicle with the gear lever in neutral and engine ON/OFF is not recommended. In an event of panic braking, you will not have the power of engine braking to slow down the vehicle. This may lead to personal injury or accident.

Do not leave the vehicle with the gear lever in neutral position. Always engage manual parking brake before leaving the vehicle, to prevent any vehicle movement leading to possible injury to a bystander or damage to vehicle.

16.1.4 Gears 1-6

Use the gears 1 to 6 as per vehicle load, road/traffic conditions or as per requirement. The current gear selection is indicated in the cluster.

Always depress the clutch fully before moving the gear lever from the current position to any desired position. Perform up-shifts or down-shifts one gear at a time, do not jump gears.

16.1.5 Recommended Gear Shifting Speeds

While driving, shift the gears as per recommended speeds for getting optimal Fuel Efficiency.

Upshifting

Shift Range	Vehicle Road Speed (kmph)	Tolerance (kmph)
1-2	17	+/- 2
2-3	25
3-4	38
4-5	53
5-6	65

Downshifting

Shift Range	Vehicle Road Speed (kmph)	Tolerance (kmph)
2-1	14	+/- 2
3-2	22
4-3	35
5-4	48
6-5	60

Shift gears at suitable road speeds to safeguard the transmission components. Avoid driving in high RPM’s (>3000 RPM).

When parking on an incline, gear alone may not be sufficient to prevent the vehicle from moving. Always set the manual parking brake in addition to shifting the gear lever into gear. It is also recommended to turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

16.1.6 Reverse

This gear is to enable the vehicle to move in the reverse direction. Move the gear lever into this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the gear lever is in neutral position.

The reverse lock ring located immediately below the gear shift knob must be pulled upward while moving the shift lever to the reverse (R) position.

To avoid transmission damage, shift into or out of reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. It is recommended you wait approximately for three secs. in neutral gear before shifting into or out of reverse gear.

For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, keep the gear shift in neutral and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal. For prolonged stops, it is recommended to switch OFF the engine and apply the parking brake. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill gradient, do not hold it with the clutch/accelerator; use the brake to avoid unnecessary clutch wear/heat buildup.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gear lever, which could result in an accident or serious injury.

On slippery/wet road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in a wheel slip and reduced vehicle control.

16.2 Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)(if equipped)

AMT has the basic features of conventional manual transmission, but clutch operation and gear shifting are controlled hydraulically.

Below are the options available in Monostable shifter.

N	Neutral
R	Reverse
A/M	Automated Mode / Manual Mode
+	Upshift if allowed (During Auto/Manual drive)
—	Downshift if allowed (During Auto/Manual drive)

The cluster displays the current gear position both in Auto/Manual modes.
In Auto mode, the gears are displayed as A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 & A6.
In Manual mode, the gears are displayed as M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 & M6.
Neutral and reverse are displayed as “N” and “R” respectively.

16.2.1 Driving the Vehicle

Before driving, observe if any warning lamps are ON in the cluster. If yes, follow the appropriate checks given in the “Warning Lamps Overview” section of the Owner’s Manual.

Ensure there are no warning lamps ON in the cluster

Press the brake pedal and start the engine

Allow idling for a few seconds

Shift the gear shift lever to “A/M” once for auto mode and repeat it once again to Manual mode.

Release the parking brake

Release the brake pedal

The vehicle starts to move with the help of the “creep” function

Slowly accelerate to drive away

While starting on an incline;

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Start the engine as per the “Starting the Engine” procedure

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Shift to “A” or “M”

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Release the brake pedal

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Slowly accelerate and simultaneously release the park brake

Do not depress both the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. This can cause damage or overheating to the clutch

When you unlock the vehicle or open the driver’s / Co-driver’s door, the auto gear shift systems run automatically and you may hear an operating noise. This sound does not indicate malfunction.

16.2.2 “N” Mode

When the “N” mode is selected, the vehicle is in “Neutral”. This mode can be used for stopping at traffic signals or for momentary stops along with brake pedal depressed or park brake engaged. This prevents the vehicle from moving ahead due to the creep function.

Tap the gear shift lever to the right to go to “N” position.

Though you can park your vehicle in “N” mode, it is recommended to shift to “A1” for uphill and to “R” for downhill parking.

Never shift the gearshift lever to the “N” position while driving. This will lead to loss of engine braking and in turn increase the braking distance/effort to stop the vehicle.

16.2.3 “A” Mode

When the “A” mode is selected, the vehicle can be driven with automatic gear shifts as per the vehicle speed. The first gear is displayed in the cluster as “A1”. As the vehicle speed increases, the appropriate gear is selected automatically and the same is displayed in the cluster.

Tap the gear shift lever to the left to toggle between “A/M” modes.

Do not shift the gearshift lever to the “N” position while driving. This will lead to loss of engine braking and in turn increase the braking distance/effort to stop the vehicle. If you return the gearshift lever from “N” to “A” mode, the appropriate gear will be selected according to the vehicle speed.

While driving downhill, it is recommended to shift to “M” mode and change to lower gear. This will enable engine braking and better vehicle control.

16.2.4 “M” Mode

When the “M” mode is selected, the vehicle can be driven with manual gear shifts similar to conventional manual gears. The first gear is displayed in the cluster as “M1”. As the vehicle speed increases, manually shift up by tapping the TGS lever towards “+”. To downshift, tap the TGS lever towards “-”. The cluster displays the current gear position.

Tap the gear shift lever to the left to toggle between “A/M” modes.

Automatic Upshifts and downshifts in Manual Mode:

In manual mode automatic shifts will happen when ENGINE speed meets the allowed engine speed thresholds for upshift/downshift.

Do not shift the gearshift lever to the “N” position while driving. This will lead to loss of engine braking and in turn increase the braking distance/effort to stop the vehicle. If you return the gearshift lever from “N” to “M” mode, the appropriate gear will be selected according to the vehicle speed.

16.2.5 “R” Mode

When the “R” mode is selected, the vehicle can be driven in the reverse direction. It is displayed in the cluster along with a tone.

Tap the gear shift lever towards bottom to activate reverse “R” mode.

To avoid damage to the transmission system, ensure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before changing from “A”/”M” to “R” mode and vice versa.

16.2.6 “L” Mode(Gear Lock-out)

Gear Lock-out is a safety feature, which prevents gearbox damage due to sudden direction change (from reverse to forward).

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Vehicle is moving in reverse direction (speed>5kmph) and if the driver trying to move the TGS lever to A/M position with the brake pedal pressed

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Vehicle is moving in reverse direction (speed>5kmph) and if the driver trying to move the TGS lever to “+” or “-” position with the brake pedal pressed

During this operation, “L” mode is displayed in the cluster along with tone from cluster

16.2.7 Parking your Vehicle

Your vehicle can be parked in any gear. Ensure the park brake is engaged before leaving the vehicle. It is recommended to park the vehicle with gear in “A1” for uphill and in “R” for downhill.

Ensure the correct gear is selected (by looking at the cluster) before switching off the engine. The gear can be changed in engine OFF condition.

A buzzer will sound continuously if the vehicle is operated with the gearshift lever In-between of each shift positions. The vehicle will become inoperative if you continue to operate the vehicle with the gearshift lever in between shift positions.

While driving the vehicle, do not shift the gearshift lever to the “N” position. The engine brake may not work and you may get involved in an unexpected accident. If you return the gearshift lever from “N” to “A/M.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This operation prevents the vehicle from moving due to unintended activation of the creeping function.

Do not operate the system as described below. The life cycle of the clutch may be reduced.

Using the accelerator pedal to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope with the vehicle in “A” or “M” mode. If you perform this operation for a certain period of time, a warning lamp and buzzer will come.

Shifting the gearshift lever to the “A/M”, “M” or “R” position while racing the engine.

Holding the vehicle on an uphill slope using the creeping function.

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If the gear is not engaged properly and completely before the ignition switch is turned to “LOCK” position or the engine switch is pressed to change the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), the vehicle may not be parked with the gear engaged. Always confirm the gear position by checking the gear position indicator when parking.

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On a downhill slope, the gear should be put in reverse, and in 1st gear on an uphill slope. In case of uphill/downhill slope, after checking the vehicle stopped by the gear engaged, put the chocks under the wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle may move, and cause an unexpected accident. If the gear is left in the “N” position, the vehicle cannot be parked with a gear engaged.

16.2.8 Kick Down Function

The kick down strategy is performed When the driver presses the accelerator pedal beyond a fixed threshold. The kick down strategy allows a down-shift to improve vehicle speed. (example : during over taking).

16.2.9 Creep Function

In creep function, when the gear mode is in either “A” or “M” or “R” positions, and you release your foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle starts moving without pressing the accelerator pedal. You can hold the vehicle using the park brake for momentary stops or shift to ”N” mode.

Creep function will get activated when below conditions are met :

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Vehicle in stand still condition and engine running

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No any faults related to clutch present in TCU

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Gear mode is in either Automatic (A) or Manual mode (M) or Reverse (R)

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Parking brake released

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Driver & Co-driver door closed

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Brake pedal released

Creep function gets disabled if any of the following conditions prevails:

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Parking brake engaged

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Driver door/ Co-driver door open

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Brake pedal pressed

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Accelerator pedal pressed

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Any faults related to clutch present

In-order to enable the creep function after meeting all the above mentioned requirements, follow any of the below mentioned step

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Tap the brake pedal and release

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Tap the accelerator pedal and release

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. These operations prevent the vehicle from starting due to unintended activation of the creeping function.

Avoid the following for your safety and for your vehicle durability

Using the accelerator pedal to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope operation with the gearshift lever in the “M” of “D” position. If you perform this operation for a certain period of time, a warning buzzer will sound.

Shifting the gearshift lever to the “M”, “D” or “R” position while racing the engine.

Stopping on a slope using the creeping function. If you perform this operation for a certain period of time, a warning buzzer will sound.

16.2.10 Winter Mode Operation

This mode turns automatically only when both the following conditions are satisfied:

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Altitude 2000 m or above

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Ambient temperature less than 20 degree Celsius

In this mode, the driver can engage 2nd gear in Manual mode. This feature helps in moving the vehicle which got stuck in ice.

16.2.11 Starting off on an uphill/downhill

Uphill

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Apply the parking brake firmly so that the vehicle does not roll backwards

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Shift the gearshift lever to the “A/M” position while depressing the brake pedal. Make sure that the gear position indicator in the instrumental cluster displays 1st gear

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Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal gradually, and when the vehicle starts to move, release the parking brake and depress the accelerator pedal to start off

On an uphill slope, never hold the vehicle at a stop using only the accelerator pedal or the creeping function. If you perform this operation for a certain period of time, a warning buzzer will sound, and in some cases the engine will stall. This can also cause excessive damage to the clutch. In case the warning buzzer is on, shifting to 2nd gear will not be possible in manual mode. Always use 1st gear while starting off on a uphill slope. Otherwise you may damage the clutch.

Use Manual mode while driving in Uphill

Downhill

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Depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to the “A/M” position. Make sure that the gear is in 1st by checking the gear position indicator.

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Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal slowly. Even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed, the clutch will be engaged when the vehicle speed increases.

Use Manual mode while driving in Downhill

On a downhill slope, never hold the vehicle at a stop using only the accelerator pedal or the creeping function. If you perform this operation for a certain period of time, a warning buzzer will sound, and in some cases the engine will stall. This can also cause excessive damage to the clutch.

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To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift.

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Do not apply the parking brake while driving. Otherwise, it could cause a skid and you may get involved in an unexpected accident.

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If the gearshift lever is unresponsive or the gear is changed to “N” position automatically when the vehicle speed becomes less than 10kmph, there may be a system malfunction. In this case, ask an authorized Mahindra dealer to inspect the auto gear shift system as soon as possible.

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The system will not allow shifting up or down to a gear that would cause engine over-revving or under-revving.

16.2.12 Starting in Snow or Slippery surface

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Shift to “M” mode.

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Upshift to 2nd gear.

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Slowly release the parking brake, accelerate slowly or drive in idle.

Up shift to 2nd gear is possible based on the altitude and temperature

16.2.13 General AMT Precautions

Ensure the brake pedal is depressed or park brake engaged while vehicle is stopped with the engine running. This will prevent the vehicle from moving ahead due to the creep function.

Ensure park brake engaged while vehicle is stopped with the engine off.

Any malfunction of the AMT is indicated by the “Transmission Malfunction” lamp in the instrument cluster, New key cycle to be done by switching off the engine, take of the key and then insert key again then crank engine. By following this process vehicle can be driven to nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer.

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Never use the accelerator pedal to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope with the gear in forward (“A” or “M”) position

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Do not rev the engine with the gear in “A” or “M” position with park/foot brake engaged. This will reduce the clutch life.

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Do not leave the vehicle unattended or with children and the engine running

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Always, put the vehicle in gear, switch off the engine and apply the park brake before leaving the vehicle

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After shifting the automated manual transmission gearshift lever to the “N” position, always check the gear position indicator in the instrument cluster shows the “N” position to make sure that the transmission is disengaged

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If the transmission cannot be put in neutral, turn the key from the “OFF” to the “ON” position, and move the automated manual transmission gearshift lever from “N” to “A/M”, or “R”, then back to “N” again. Then turn the key from the “ON” to the “OFF” position

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These procedures may help put the transmission in neutral. If the transmission still cannot be put in neutral, you cannot tow the vehicle without using a towing dolly

16.3 AMT Alerts in Cluster

16.3.1 Press Brake Pedal

This alert is displayed when you try to crank the engine or trying to engage Automatic/Manual Mode or Reverse gear in standstill condition without pressing brake pedal.

Along with this alert, a beep sound from the Buzzer will be ON for 4 times.

When the vehicle is moving in reverse direction (Vehicle speed > 4 kmph) and if you try to engage Auto/Manual mode using TGS lever, during this condition also this alert is displayed

If you press the brake pedal, this alert will go off and the vehicle can be started.

16.3.2 Transmission Malfunction

This alert is displayed when there is any malfunction/failure in AMT system. Contact your Authorized Mahindra Dealer immediately.

Do not try to drive the vehicle for long time when this alert is ON.

16.3.3 Operation not Allowed

This alert is displayed under the following conditions.

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When the vehicle is moving in forward direction, If you try to engaged the reverse gear using shift lever

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When the vehicle is moving in reverse direction, if you try to shift lever manually to + or — directly without enabling manual mode

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When the vehicle is stand-still, altitude under 2000 m and Ambient temperature greater than 20 degree Celsius, if you try to engage the 2nd gear manually by tapping the shift lever.

Along with this alert, Tone comes from cluster.

16.3.4 Go to side and stop

This alert is displayed when there is any critical failure with respect to Engine/ Transmission / AMT system, where the vehicle needs to be brought to side of the road and STOP immediately in-order to avoid any serious personal/ vehicle damage.

Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer immediately.

In the above cases, pull over to the side of the road and stop the engine, and then ask an authorized Mahindra service center to inspect your vehicle. Otherwise, the clutch disc may be damaged.

17 WHEELS AND TYRES

17.1 Tyre Information

A	RADIAL TYRES OR BIAS-PLY TYRE
B	“TUBELESS” OR “TUBE TYPE”
C	TYRE SIZE
D	MAX. LOAD LIMIT
E	TREAD WEAR

17.2 Tyre Rating

Your vehicle is originally equipped with tyres supplied by a reputable manufacturer. If you ever have any questions regarding your tyres, please refer to literature supplied by the tyre manufacturer, or to the separate tyre warranty provided by the tyre manufacturer. You may also contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer directly, or the tyre manufacturer.

The tyre rating of XUV300 is:

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205/65/R16 (or) 215/55/R17

Tyre rating is explained as below:

Tyre size (Example: 215/65 R16 98H)

Callout (A) : 215 (Three-digit number) : This number gives the width in millimetres of the tyre from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. This is called as “Section Width”.

Callout (B) : 65 (Two-digit number) : This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tyres ratio of height to section width.

Callout (C) : R : This is the Tyre Construction Code. The “R” stands for Radial.

Callout (D) : 16 (Two-digit number) : This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.

Callout (E) : 95 (Two or three-digit number) : This number is the tyres load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tyre can support.

Callout (F) : H : Tyre speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the vehicle faster than the tyre speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tyre is designed to be driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure.

17.2.1 Speed Rating

SPEED SYMBOL	MAX. SPEED CAPABILITY	SPEED SYMBOL	MAX. SPEED CAPABILITY
SPEED SYMBOL	KM/HR	SPEED SYMBOL	KM/HR
L	120	T	190
M	130	U	200
N	140	H	210
P	150	V	240
Q	160	W	270
R	170	Y	300
S	180	Z	240+

17.3 Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)

Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) is located on the driver side inner B-pillar. This placard tells you important information about tyre size designed for your vehicle, and the tyre inflation pressures for the front & rear tyres.

XUV300 VEHICLE COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE bar/psi/kPa
TYRE	205/65/R16 (or) 215/55/R17 – W8/W8(O)
R 16	2.2 / 32 / 220 (Front and Rear)
R 17	2.2 / 34 /220 (Front and Rear)

Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can cause tyre failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance, resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Improper inflated tyres can adversely affect vehicle handling or can fail unexpectedly, resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

17.4 Tyre Pressure

Proper Tyre inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper Tyre pressure:

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Safety

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Economy

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Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability

Proper Tyre inflation contributes to a comfortable and safe ride. Overinflating produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Both underinflation and overinflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. Unequal Tyre pressures can cause erratic and unpredictable steering response or may cause the vehicle to drift left or right.

Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the Tyre tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier Tyre replacement. Under inflation also increases Tyre rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.

The proper cold Tyre inflation pressure is listed in the Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard), located on the front passenger side inner B-pillar.

17.4.1 Inspection and Adjustment Procedure

The Tyre pressure should be checked and adjusted, as well as inspected for signs of Tyre wear or visible damage, at least once a month. Use a good quality pressure gauge to check Tyre pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial Tyres may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. At the same time, each Tyre should be inspected for signs of Tyre wear or visible damage.

Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold Tyre inflation pressures. Cold Tyre inflation pressure is defined as the Tyre pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 km after a three-hour period. Check Tyre pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as Tyre pressures vary with temperature changes. Tyre pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 7°C of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking Tyre pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter.

When it was new, the spare Tyre in your vehicle was fully inflated. However, a spare Tyre can lose pressure over time. In order to avoid being stranded, check the spare Tyre air pressure frequently.

17.4.2 Inflating Your Tyres

Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your Tyres are properly inflated. Remember that a Tyre can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat.

At least once a month or before long trips, inspect each Tyre and check the Tyre pressure with a Tyre gauge (including spare Tyre). Inflate all Tyres to the recommended inflation pressure.

Under-inflation is the most common cause of Tyre failures and may result in severe Tyre cracking, tread separation or “blowout,” with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the Tyre. It also may result in unnecessary Tyre stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents.

Always inflate your Tyres to the recommended pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Tyre. The recommended Tyre inflation pressure is found on the Tyre Label which is located on the front passenger side inner B-pillar. Failure to follow the Tyre pressure recommendations can cause uneven tread wear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles.

If you overfill the Tyre, release air by pushing the metal stem in the centre of the valve. Then recheck the pressure.

After inspecting or adjusting the Tyre pressure, always reinstal the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the stem, resulting in an unexpected loss of Tyre pressure, an accident and/or personal injury.

17.4.3 Radial Ply Tyres

Combining radial ply Tyres with other types of Tyres on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly, resulting in an accident and/or personal injury. Always use radial Tyres in sets of four. Never combine them with other types of Tyres.

Cuts and punctures in radial Tyres are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your Authorised Mahindra Dealer for radial Tyre repairs.

17.4.4 Tread Wear Indicators (TWI)

Tread wear indicators are moulded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves, the Tyre should be replaced.

Avoid abrupt manoeuvring and braking. This can cause Tyre deterioration and lead to loss of steering or braking control.

17.4.5 Life of Tyre

The service life of a Tyre is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to:

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Driving style

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Tyre pressure

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Distance driven

Tyres and the spare Tyre should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden and unexpected Tyre failure, leading to an accident and/or personal injury.

Keep dismounted Tyres in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect Tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuels.

Do not use a Tyre, wheel size or speed rating other than that specified for your vehicle on the Tyre placard. Combinations of unapproved Tyres and wheels may change suspension geometric and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling, stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control of the vehicle or the Tyre can unexpectedly fail, resulting in an accident and/or personal injury.

Replacing original Tyres with Tyres of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings.

17.4.6 Snow Chains

Snow chains cannot be used on these Tyres.

In case of harsh winter driving conditions, it is recommended using winter Tyres with the same specifications for better stability, safety and performance.

17.5 Tyre Rotation Recommendations

Type 1 - Applicable for all 5 Steel

Tyres on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and develop irregular wear patterns.

Type 2 - Applicable for 4 Alloy wheels and Spare wheel with Steel rim

It is recommended rotating the Tyres as per the “Maintenance Schedule”.

The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the diagram. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-road type Tyres.

Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Follow the recommended Tyre rotation frequency for your type of driving. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.

17.5.1 Changing a Flat Tyre

Refer to “If you have a Flat Tyre” section in the general chapter for details.

17.5.2 Wheel Tightness

When you change a wheel, remove all rust and dirt at all locations where the wheel contacts the wheel hub. Use a scraper or wire brush to be sure that you remove all rust and dirt. A loose wheel could have damaged or elongated the holes in the rim, or damaged the rim/hub assembly. If any of the wheel studs or nuts are damaged, contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

Always tighten the nuts in a criss-cross sequence. Never use oil or grease on your wheel studs or nuts.

Never overtighten the nuts on the wheel stud. You could damage the stud or the nut.

Torque tighten the wheel nuts to the specified value at the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer .

The tyres fitted in this vehicle meet the requirements of BIS and they comply with the requirements under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) 1989.

17.6 Tiretronics (if equipped)

Tiretronics is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tyres. This system will alert the driver if the tyre pressure falls below the low 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 until the tyre pressure is inflated to the recommended pressure.

17.6.1 Operation of Tiretronics

Tiretronics uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tyre pressure . Sensors mounted to the valve stem of each wheel, transmit tyre pressure readings to the receiver module. Receiver module i will communicate this information to the instrument cluster and infotainment system.

Tyre locations will display as OK, if all tyre pressure and temperature are in the recommended range except for spare tyre (User Shall verify spare tyre pressure, in certain conditions system may not update pressure for Spare tire correctly)

The User can press show all button is HMI to see pressure and temperature for all running tyres.

The tiretronics has been customized only for the manufacturer’s genuine tyres and wheels. Tiretronics pressure limits and warning messages have been established for the tyre size equipped on your vehicle. Replacement of manufacturer’s parts with a different size, type or style of components may damage the sensor and lead to incorrect readings. Do not use aftermarket tyre sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with tiretronics . Failure to comply may lead to sensor damage. The tiretronics is not intended to replace normal tyre care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tyre failure or condition.

The tiretronics should not be used as a tyre pressure gauge while adjusting vehicle tyre pressure.

Driving with under-inflated tyres cause the tyres to overheat and may lead to tyre failure.

Under-inflated tyres reduce fuel efficiency, tyre tread life and may affect the vehicle's maneuverability & braking ability.

The tiretronics is not a substitute for tyre maintenance, it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure using an accurate pressure gauge, even if under- inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tiretronics warning indicator.

17.6.2 Tiretronics Warning Lamp

Tiretronics warning lamp will blink for 90 seconds and remain ON in the instrument cluster , if any of the below mentioned condition occurs in the tyres;

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Sensor signal missing

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Sensor faulty

If above condition occurs, contact the nearest Authorized Mahindra Dealer for further assistance.

The Warning (Alert)is also displayed on the infotainment screen as below

Examples of tiretronics warning lamp illumination and corresponding infotainment screen display;

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Low pressure warning sets whenever current tyre temperature is less than low pressure threshold ( Low Pressure threshold will change with respect to current tire Temperature

High pressure (> 44psi /3.031 bar)	Air leakage (> 3 psi/sec /0.25 bar/sec)	High temperature (>85DegC)

17.6.3 Tiretronics Learning

After a tyre rotation or tiretronics sensor replacement, the receiver must be learnt, else the tiretronics warning lamp indicates a malfunction.

Tiretronics learning: Trip button which is located in Below Infotainment system as shown in above fig.

17.6.4 Tiretronics Learning Procedure

1	Press the Trip button and turn ignition ON along with the button pressed and release Trip button after 3 sec ( IGN ON).. The infotainment screen displays as above and tiretronics warning lamp in the cluster starts blinking & vehicle siren and Turn lamp turn On for two pulse.
2	Start removing air from front left tyre, once the tyre gets learnt, vehicle alarm and hazard lamps flash once. The infotainment screen display is as shown.
3	Repeat the above step for front right tyre, rear right tyre and rear left tyre (in the same order). Corresponding infotainment screen displays are as shown.
4	Start removing air from spare tyre. Once the tyre gets learnt, vehicle alarm and hazard lamps flash 3 times to indicate all the tyres were learnt. The infotainment screen display is as below indicating all tyres were learnt successfully.

	If there were any problem in learning, the alarm and hazard lamps flash 4 times to indicate the tyre learning was not complete.

17.6.5 Tyre Swap

If a tyre was swapped with the spare tyre, system alerts the user through infotainment as shown:

Tiretronics warning lamp will continue to glow if the spare tyre is having any pressure or temperature alert. Please note, if swapping is done for more than one tyre or with the other running tyres, system cannot identify the same and the system needs to be relearned.

If any one of the running tyres goes faulty, spare tyre is swapped with the running tyre and the vehicle is driven, then:

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The system automatically recognizes the swap

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Interchanges the running tyre and spare tyre data

The Tiretronics system cannot detect the absence/ missing spare tyre.

17.6.6 Recommended Placard Value

Ambient Temp DEG C	Recommended Prec Front & Rear
<0	28.0
10.0	29.1
20.0	30.6
30.0	32.0
40.0	33.5
50.0	34.9
60.0	36.4

If the vehicle was previously halted for more than 45 min & is driven less than 15 min before filling the air then the tires shall be filled to the respective placard as per the ambient temperature else to the next placard value.

Example: if a vehicle was halted at a ambient of 30 deg c for 50 min and driven to a air filling station within 5 min then respective play cared value will be 32.0 PSI for front & Rear. Else 33.5 PSI.

18 EMERGENCIES

18.1 Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flasher button is located in the central bezel switch bank. Press the button to turn ON the hazard warning flashers, all directional turn signals will flash to warn oncoming traffic. This is an emergency warning system and should be used only when there is an emergency. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is a safety hazard for other motorists. Hazard warning flasher will work in both ignition ON and OFF condition and even when the vehicle is fully locked.

With extended use, the hazard warning flasher may drain your vehicle battery.

18.2 Vehicle Does Not Start - Checks

Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting procedure and that you have sufficient fuel.

If the engine is not cranking or is cranking too slowly / intermittently

Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.

If the battery terminals are firmly fastened, switch ON the interior lamps.

If the lamps do not illuminate, glow dim or go OFF when the starter is cranked, then it indicates a weak or discharged battery. Try jumpstarting. Follow ‘jumpstarting’ instructions given later in this chapter.

Check the fuses in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box and Central Fuse Box.

If the engine cranks normally, but does not start

If the lamp illumination is normal, engine is cranking normally, but the engine does not start even after repeated cranking, it needs adjustment or repair. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

During winter, use non-winter diesel or due to extreme cold conditions, the vehicle may not start. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for further assistance.

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 secs. at a time. Wait 10 to 15 secs. before trying again.

If the engine stalls while driving

Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place. Turn ON your hazard warning flashers and check for any malfunction lamps in the instrument cluster. Turn the ignition OFF, wait for approximately 90 secs. and try starting the engine again. If the vehicle still does not start, contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

If the engine stalls while running, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be much harder than usual.

If the engine speed does not increase

If the engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed, there may be a problem in the Engine Management System, electrical or electronic controls. In case of certain faults, the engine may go to limp home mode, which is indicated by the check engine lamp. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer as soon as possible.

18.3 Vehicle Overheating

If the needle in the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is all the way up to the H and/or the high engine coolant temperature warning lamp is ON, your engine has overheated.

If the engine is getting overheated, the Engine Management System reduces engine power substantially and may even shut the engine OFF; it is dangerous to continue driving when the engine has overheated. You need to first cool the engine down before starting to drive again.

Follow the below instructions to cool the engine down:

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Progressively reduce the vehicle speed and bring the vehicle to a stop at the side of the road

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Turn ON the hazard warning flashers

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Keep the engine running at idle

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Engage the parking brake

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Switch off the air-conditioner

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Wait till the engine coolant temperature drops sufficiently such that the needle in the temperature gauge is around halfway between C and H

Now switch the engine OFF and carefully open the bonnet/hood to visibly inspect the engine cooling system parts. Be cautious while doing an inspection as vehicle parts will still be too hot. Verify that the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank is maintained between the 'Min' and 'Max' mark. Check for possible fluid leakages. Check for damages to heat exchangers and connecting hoses. Also verify that the radiator shrouds, engine fan blades and the engine belt all are in good condition.

If any evidence of failure is observed, contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for help. In case, no system leakage/ failure is suspected, driving can be continued.

Either due to severe operating conditions or due to any system leakages or failures, the engine can get overheated. However, if the engine is getting overheated repeatedly, even in normal operating conditions, get the vehicle checked by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer as soon as possible.

Refer to the 'High Engine Coolant Temperature' section under the 'Features and Control' chapter for details.

If the high engine coolant temperature warning is ignored, the engine shuts OFF abruptly to safeguard engine components from overheating and consequent failure. Abrupt engine shut-off can lead to uncontrollable driving condition and accidents.

Stay clear of hot and rotating vehicle parts while visually inspecting the vehicle. The coolant inside the cooling system is under high pressure and temperature. Never open the pressure cap of the degassing tank when the engine is hot. Not taking precautions may lead to serious injury to your skin/eyes.

For optimum performance of the cooling system, you must maintain the required coolant level and use only recommended engine coolant.

18.4 Jump Starting

If your vehicle's battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by using a standalone booster battery.

But before going ahead with this procedure ensure that the battery is the cause of vehicle not starting. To confirm this, few simple tests can be conducted as follows;

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Check the headlights - Are they dim or bright? If they are dim, it's likely your battery is dead. If your headlights are bright, you do not have a dead battery and a jump start may not help

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Try to start your vehicle -Does it turn over very slowly, or does it crank quickly? If it cranks quickly, you do not have a dead battery and a jump start may not help. If it cranks slowly, or not at all, you probably have a dead battery

Open the bonnet and locate the battery (near the left side fender). Identify the positive and negative terminals.

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The positive terminal will be marked with a plus sign (+) and will usually have a RED cable attached on it.

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The negative terminal will be marked with a minus sign (-) and will usually have a BLACK cable attached to it

Check the physical condition of the battery. Inspect batteries for cracks, leaks or any other damage. If you find any of these things, do not jump start the vehicle. Call Mahindra Road Side Assistance or replace the battery. If the weather is very cold, remove the refill caps and check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not attempt jump-starting until it thaws.

Wear safety gear (goggles or face guard and gloves) if you have it.

It may be necessary to remove the disabled vehicle’s battery cables from the battery terminals and clean both cables and terminals. Use a stiff wire brush to remove all corrosion. Reconnect the cables to the battery terminals and jump the vehicle.

Untangle and unwind your jumper cables. Like your batteries, your jumper cables will probably have red and black cables and will have heavy duty clamps to connect to the battery terminals. You must make sure that the red and black ends of your jumper cables never touch each other once they are connected to the batteries; permitting them to do so can result in serious arcing and/or damage to vehicle

Connect the jumper cables in the order described below;

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Connect one red clamp of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery

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Connect other end of the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery

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Connect one black clamp of the jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery

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Connect the other end of the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery

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Crank the engine for starting

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Once the vehicle gets started, carefully remove the jumper cables in the reverse order of attachment

Make sure none of the cables are dangling into the engine compartment, where they could be exposed to moving parts.

Remove the jumper cables once the vehicle starts. Do this in the reverse of the order in which they were attached, and don't let any of the cables or clamps touch each other (or dangle into the engine compartment)

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Disconnect the black clamp of the jumper cable from the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery

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Disconnect the other end of the black clamp from the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery

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Disconnect the red clamp of the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery

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Disconnect the other end of the red clamp from the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery

Replace any positive (+) red post protective covers if applicable (You have had to remove or open these in the beginning) These covers help prevent accidental short circuiting of the battery

Keep the recently-disabled vehicle's engine running. Run the vehicle above idle (slightly revved up with your foot on the accelerator). This should give the battery enough charge to start the vehicle again. If it does not, you probably have a dead battery or a dying alternator

Improper jump starting procedures can result in battery explosion and acid burn hazard.

Loosely connected battery cables could damage the electronic control units.

To disconnect battery terminals wait for at least 2 minutes to allow discharge of high voltage or it could lead to personal injury.

While disconnecting, always disconnect the -VE terminal first and while connecting, always connect the -VE terminal last.

Do not connect battery terminals with opposite polarity, it will lead to alternator failure

Towing a vehicle to start could be dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when the engine starts, causing the tow vehicles to collide, injuring the occupants.

Modern vehicles with electronic management systems should not be jump started without ‘protected’ jump starter leads.

18.5 Limp Home Mode

Limp Home Mode is an emergency situation declared by the EMS (Engine Management System) due to failure of one/more critical sensors/actuators. In this mode, the EMS (Engine Management System) will revert back to basic minimum requirement (fuel quantity/injection timings) to aid the driver to bring the vehicle back to the nearest workshop. Needless to say, the drivability & fuel consumption will be greatly affected.

If vehicle acceleration worsens or if there is a drop in vehicle performance, there might be a malfunction in the engine management system which triggers/activates the Limp Home Mode. This condition is accompanied by the check engine lamp illuminating in the instrument cluster. In this mode, the vehicle speed is limited and the accelerator pedal may not function normally. It is recommended you contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately for assistance.

18.6 Towing

Front Tow Hook

18.6.1 Towing Equipment

Towing Options	Variant
Towing Options	2WD
Front Tow hook	✓
Flatbed towing	✓
Towing by all 4 wheels	✓
Sling type towing (front wheel lift)	Not recommended

Towing equipment are of two types:

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Sling-type equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on both ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and lift the end of the vehicle off the ground. This is not a good method of towing as it may damage the vehicle's suspension and body. Avoid a tow with sling type equipment

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Flat-bed equipment - Your vehicle is loaded on the back of a truck. This is the safest and best way of towing

19 MAINTENANCE

19.1 General Owner's Information

Your vehicle has been designed for fewer maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save both your time and money. However, each regular maintenance, as well as day-to-day care is more important to ensure a smooth, trouble-free, safe and economical operation.

It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified maintenance, including general maintenance service is performed. Note that both the new vehicle limited warranty and emission control system limited warranties specify that proper maintenance and care must be performed. See Service Coupon Booklet for complete warranty information.

Where to go for service?

Mahindra technicians are well trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips and in dealership training programmes. They learn to work on Mahindra vehicles before they work on your vehicle, rather than while they are working on it.

You can be confident that your Authorised Mahindra Dealer service department does the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle reliably and economically.

Get the most from your vehicle with routine maintenance

Routine maintenance is the best way to help ensure you get the performance, dependability, long life and better resale value you expect from your vehicle. This is exactly why we've put together this Maintenance Section. It outlines the services required to properly maintain your vehicle and when they should be performed. The focus is on maintaining your vehicle while it's running great, which goes a long way toward preventing major repairs and expenses later.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started on routine maintenance:

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Familiarise yourself with your vehicle by going through your Owner's Manual

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Take a few minutes to review this Maintenance Section

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Make it a habit to use this manual to record scheduled maintenance in the Service Coupon Booklet

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Consult with your Authorised Mahindra Dealer for all your vehicle's needs

19.1.1 Suggestions for Obtaining Service for your Vehicle

Prepare for the Appointment

If you have warranty work to be done, be sure to have the right papers with you. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's service history.

Prepare a List

Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the specific work you want done. If you've had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service adviser know about it.

Be Reasonable with Requests

If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service adviser and list the items in order of priority.

19.1.2 Need Assistance?

It is recommended talking to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership.

If an Authorised Mahindra Dealer is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact any Mahindra Customer Care Executive. They would need the following information:

Owner's name and address, owner's telephone number (home and office), Authorised Mahindra Dealer name, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), vehicle delivery date and mileage.

19.1.3 Warranty Information

Read the Warranty Information given in the ‘Warranty Information & Maintenance Guide’ for the terms and provisions of Mahindra warranties applicable to this vehicle. Mahindra genuine parts, fluids, lubricants and accessories are available at any Authorised Mahindra Dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best.

19.1.4 Protect your Warranty

Routine maintenance is not only the best way to help keep your vehicle performing as intended, it's also the best way to protect your warranty. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance specified in the Service Coupon Booklet will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance. We can't stress enough how important it is to keep records of all maintenance. Damage or failures due to neglect or lack of proper maintenance are not covered under warranty.

Keeping maintenance records is easy with the service coupon booklet

It's important to document the maintenance of your vehicle. For your convenience to maintain records of service, the scheduled maintenance coupons are provided in the service coupon booklet. Every time you bring your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance, be sure to present this booklet and certify the work. Also record the date of service and mileage at the time of service. This will make record keeping easy and, should your vehicle ever require warranty coverage, you will have all the documentation to show you've properly maintained it.

19.1.5 Oils, Fluids and Flushing

In many cases, fluid discolouration is a normal operating characteristic by itself, and does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed. However, discoloured fluids that also show signs of overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory trained technicians at your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. Your vehicle's oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair.

19.1.6 Chemicals and Additives

Non-Mahindra approved chemicals or additives are not required for factory recommended maintenance. In fact, Mahindra recommends against the use of such additive products unless specifically recommended by Mahindra for a particular application.

Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and performance features. That's why it's important to rely on your Authorised Mahindra Dealer to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.

When planning your maintenance services, consider your Authorised Mahindra Dealer for all your vehicle's needs.

19.1.7 Get the most from your Service and Maintenance visits

Getting your vehicle serviced at an Authorised Mahindra Dealer adds great value to your vehicle in number of ways. Hence, it is recommended to service your vehicle at an Authorised Mahindra Dealer only.

19.1.8 Maintenance Interval

Mahindra establishes recommended maintenance intervals based upon engineering testing to determine the most appropriate mileage to perform the various maintenance services. This protects your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you. Mahindra recommends that you do not deviate from the maintenance schedules presented in this Maintenance Schedule.

19.1.9 Vehicle Self Maintenance - General Precautions

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Refer to relevant sections of the manual before starting

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Set the parking brake

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Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly

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Turn OFF the engine and remove the key

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Stay clear of hot vehicle parts

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Avoid repeated contact with fluids

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Do not let fuel, coolant and other fluids spill over electrical and hot vehicle parts

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Keep all open flames and other burning material like cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel-related parts

Do not start/run the engine when any engine/peripheral parts are removed.

19.2 Opening and Closing the Hood

The hood release lever is located in the driver side footwell area, below the instrument panel. To open hood follow the steps below:

Pull the lever below the driver side instrument panel to release the hood.

Lift the hood a little to access the safety latch holding the hood striker. This safety latch is located below the hood at the centre.

Lift the safety latch and lift the hood.

Hood is supported by a stay rod. Lift the safety latch and lift the hood.

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Do not open the hood immediately after a drive; the engine compartment will be very hot

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Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched properly, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility, resulting in an accident

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Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, as vision is obstructed

To close the hood, follow the below steps:

Remove the stay rod supporting the hood by slightly lifting the hood

Bring the hood near to its self-opening/closing position

Now, push the hood to close and ensure the primary latch is engaged

Before driving off, check hood is locked properly with primary latch fully engaged

Bonnet Open Hazard - When the bonnet is open and vehicle is in unlock condition:

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Hazard lamps flash continuously to alert the user that the bonnet is open

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Hazard cluster telltale also flashes

To stop the warning, do any one of the following:

— Close the bonnet

— Press the hazard button TWICE

— Change the turn signal stalk position

— Drive the vehicle > 10 kmph

19.3 Engine Compartment

Diesel

A	Front Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir	E	Dipstick
B	Degassing Tank	F	Air Filter
C	Engine Oil Cap	G	Battery
D	Brake Fluid Reservoir	H	Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Maintenance is classified as below:

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General Maintenance

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Scheduled Maintenance

19.4 General Maintenance

Exercise extreme caution when the hood is open and engine is ON.

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed frequently. In addition to checking the items listed below, if you notice any unusual noise, fluid leakages, smell or vibration, you should investigate the cause or take your vehicle to your Authorised Mahindra Dealer or a qualified service shop immediately.

Make these checks only with adequate ventilation if you intend to run the engine.

In the Engine Compartment

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Front windshield washer fluid level

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Engine coolant level

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Battery condition

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Brake/Clutch fluid level

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Engine oil level

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Fluid leaks

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Hoses, joints and pipes for any abnormalities

Inside the Vehicle

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Lights

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Warning lamps

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Windshield wipe and wash

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Steering wheel

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Seats

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Seat belts

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Accelerator pedal

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Brake pedal

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Brakes

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Parking brake

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Gear lever shift mechanism

Outside the Vehicle

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Lamps

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Fluid leaks

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Doors and engine hood latches

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Tyre inflation pressure

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Tyre surface/thread and wheel nuts

19.5 In the Engine Compartment

19.5.1 Fluid Leaks

Check the engine compartment and the underbody of the vehicle for any leaks. If you smell fuel vapour or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately.

19.5.2 Engine Oil

Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. It plays a major role in maintaining the engine in proper working order. Therefore, it is essential to check the engine oil regularly.

19.5.3 Engine Oil Consumption

It is normal for engines to consume some engine oil during operation.

Causes of consumption in a normal engine are as follows:

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Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. Thin films of oil, left over when pistons move in cylinders, are sucked into the combustion chamber due to high negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating. This oil gets burnt in the combustion chamber

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Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burnt there

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Engine oil consumption depends on the operating conditions in which the vehicle is driven. Oil consumption will be more due to high speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration. A new engine may consume more oil since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls are not conditioned

19.5.4 Checking/Topping the Engine Oil

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Make sure the vehicle is on level ground

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Turn the engine OFF and wait a few minutes for the oil to settle down into the oil sump

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Apply the parking brake

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Open the hood, use stay rod to support the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat

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Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick

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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again

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If the oil level is between “Min” and “Max” marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL

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If the oil level is below or near the “Min” mark, add enough oil through the oil filler cap to raise the level within the “Min” and “Max” marks. Wait for few minutes after every top-up for the oil to settle down before checking the level

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Oil levels above the “Max” mark may cause engine damage/poor performance

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Put the dipstick and the oil filler cap back and ensure it is fully/properly seated

To avoid possible oil loss and injury due to hot blow-by gas, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.

Draining/Changing of engine oil should always be done by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

19.5.5 Checking/Topping Engine Coolant Level

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Park the vehicle on flat-horizontal surface. Keep the parking brake fully engaged. Shut-off the engine

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Wait till the engine cools down and hence coolant temperature comes down to normal room temperature

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The coolant level should be between “MIN” and “MAX” marking provided on the degassing tank

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In case the coolant level is below the “MIN” marking, the coolant should be topped-up

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The coolant should be filled till the level rises above the “MIN” but remain below the “MAX” marking on the degassing tank

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However, if the degassing tank is found to be near empty, it is recommended that the system be checked at an Authorised Mahindra Dealer

Never open the pressure cap when the engine is hot. Hot coolant may splash resulting in serious personal injury or severe burns by the erupting liquid.

Top-up only with recommended Ready To Use (RTU) coolants for ensuring performance, anti-freezing and corrosion protection. Do not add water directly. Mixing with other brand of coolants is not recommended and should be avoided.

Draining or changing of engine coolant should always be done by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

19.5.6 Checking/Topping Brake/Clutch Fluid

The brake and clutch systems are supplied fluid from the same reservoir.

The brake fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and “MAX” lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are below the “MIN” mark, the performance of the systems could be compromised; the brake/clutch operation could be spongy and gear change harder. Top-up the recommended brake/clutch fluid till the “MAX” mark or contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.

Carefully clean the cap on the reservoir before you remove it and be sure no debris fall in the reservoir. Do not keep the reservoir open for longer than necessary to add brake fluid.

Use only brake/clutch fluid that meets Mahindra specifications. Refer to ‘Lubricant and Capacities’ section.

Draining or changing of brake fluid should always be done by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

19.5.7 Windshield Washer Fluid Top-up

Top-up windshield washer reservoirs as and when required.

The windshield washer tank is located next to the right side head lamp in the engine bay. It supplies fluid to both front and rear washer.

In very cold weather conditions, fill the reservoir with washer fluid premixed with anti-freeze.

If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5ºC, use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.

19.6 Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle

19.6.1 Lights

Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights and other lights are all working. Check headlight aim.

19.6.2 Warning Messages and Lamps

Check all warning lamps appearing in the instrument cluster and DDAS. Refer to the relevant sections in this manual for further details.

19.6.3 Seats

Check that all seat controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in any position. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched position.

19.6.4 Seat Belts

Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

19.6.5 Accelerator Pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation, uneven pedal effort or stickiness. Check the foot well and remove obstructions, if any.

19.6.6 Brake Pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation and proper clearance. Check the foot well and remove obstructions, if any.

19.7 Maintenance - Outside the Vehicle

The following checks should be carried out from time to time, unless otherwise specified.

19.7.1 Lamps

Check and ensure proper functioning of all exterior lamps.

19.7.2 Fluid Leaks

Check the engine compartment and the underbody of the vehicle for any leaks. If you smell fuel vapour or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately.

19.7.3 Doors and Engine Hood

Check all doors and latches including the tailgate for proper functioning. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.

19.7.4 Tyre Inflation Pressure

Check the Tyre pressure with a pressure gauge every week.

19.8 Battery

Your vehicle is equipped with a Mahindra genuine battery. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals.

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. To prevent corrosion, apply petroleum jelly to the battery terminals. Tighten loose terminals and hold down clamp nuts only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Tightening excessively may damage the battery terminals.

19.8.1 For Best Battery Service

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Keep the battery securely mounted

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Keep the battery top clean and dry

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Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease

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Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of water and baking soda

Do not disconnect battery terminals while the engine is running. This will adversely affect all electronic controllers.

While removing the battery, always disconnect the negative terminal first. And while installing the battery, ensure the negative terminal is connected last.

It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time. This will minimise the discharge of your battery during storage.

Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery acid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don't lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin, flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water.

A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep any flame or spark away from the vent holes.

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components. Wash hands after handling batteries.

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock (if equipped) and the preset radio (if equipped) stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected.

The replacement battery must meet the specification of the originally fitted battery.

19.9 Wiper Blades

Lift the wiper arm from its position. Expose the blade lip for inspection. Clean the wiper blade lips with water applied with a soft sponge. If the wiper blade is not wiping the glass satisfactorily or is worn-out, cut, cracked or bulging, get it replaced at an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.

19.9.1 Changing the Wiper Blade

Lift the arm and position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm.

Press the retaining clip in the opposite direction, disengage the wiper blade and pull it off the arm.

Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support.

Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then instal the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

To prevent damage to the windshield, don’t let the wiper arm slap down on to it.

19.10 Appearance Care and Protection

19.10.1 Washing the Exterior

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Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH soap

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Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolour and spot painted surfaces

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Never wash a vehicle that is ‘hot to the touch’ or during exposure to strong, direct sunlight

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Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for best results

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Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to eliminate water spotting

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It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause damage to the vehicle

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Immediately remove items such as Petrol, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits; they can cause damage to the vehicle's paint work and trim over time

19.10.2 Engine Compartment

Do not wash the engine or engine compartment with pressurised water.

19.10.3 Exterior Chrome

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Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo

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Use the custom bright metal cleaners, available at your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. Apply the product as you would wax to clean chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, and then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry rag

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Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can leave scratches on the chrome surface

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After polishing the chrome parts, you can also apply a coating of Premium Liquid Wax, available at your Authorised Mahindra Dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects

19.10.4 Paint Chips

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Authorised Mahindra Dealers have the exact touch-up paint to match your vehicle's colour

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Take your vehicle to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for paint touch-up or paint repairs

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Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips

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Always read the instructions before using the products

19.10.5 Alloy Wheels and Wheel Covers (if equipped)

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat of paint finish. In order to maintain their shine:

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Clean weekly with wheel and Tyre cleaner, which is available at your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water

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Never apply any cleaning chemicals to hot or warm wheel rims or covers

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Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergents

19.10.6 Plastic (Non-painted) Exterior Parts

Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available with your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. You can use these cleaners:

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For routine cleaning of plastic parts

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For tar or grease spots

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For plastic head lamp lenses

19.10.7 Windows and Wiper Blades

The front/rear windshield, side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle's glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and smearing of the windshield.

To clean these items follow these tips:

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The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, available at your Authorised Mahindra Dealer

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The wiper blades can be cleaned with alcohol or Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate, available at your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. This washer fluid contains a special solution in addition to alcohol which helps remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly

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Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches

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Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any glass parts

If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water.

Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to remove decals, as it may cause damage to the glass or rear windshield heater grid lines (if equipped).

19.10.8 Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel.

Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with soap and water using soft microfibre / cotton cloth / sponge, then with a clean and dry white cotton cloth; you may also use Dash and Vinyl Cleaner on the instrument panel and interior trim areas.

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Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection

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Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens

If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on the interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:

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Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth

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Apply vinyl cleaner to the wiped area and spread around evenly

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Apply cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area and allow this to set in at room temperature for 30 minutes

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Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to clean the area with a rubbing motion for 60 secs.

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Following this, wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth

19.10.9 Interior Maintenance

For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats:

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Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner

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Remove light stains and soil with carpet and upholstery cleaner

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If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with a stain remover

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Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolour the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials

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Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing

19.10.10 Leather Seats (if equipped)

Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the leather:

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To clean, use a soft microfibre/cotton / sponge cloth with a leather and vinyl with approved cleaners. Dry the area with a soft cloth

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To help maintain its resiliency and colour, use the leather care kit, available from an Authorised Mahindra Dealer

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Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of the clear, protective coating

In some instances, a colour or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, clean the leather immediately to avoid permanent staining.

19.10.11 Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. You can also use an anti-corrosion spray for the underbody to avoid rusting and corrosion especially for vehicles in coastal places.

19.11 Air-Conditioning System Maintenance

Your vehicle's air-conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance, such as recharging should be done by a qualified technician. However, you can do a few things by yourself to make sure the air-conditioning works efficiently.

Run the air-conditioning system at least once a week, even during the cold weather months. Run it for at least ten minutes with the engine running at normal operating temperature. This circulates the lubricating oil contained in the refrigerant.

Whenever you get the air-conditioning system serviced, make sure the service facility uses a refrigerant recycling system. This system captures the refrigerant for re-use. Releasing the refrigerant into the atmosphere may cause damage to the environment.

19.12 Vehicle Storage

If you are leaving your vehicle for more than 2 weeks, you may want to take stopping to protect your battery. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air-conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air mode and high blower speed setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimise the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.

It is recommended storing the vehicle in a covered, clean, dry, well levelled, ventilated and closed place.

19.13 Winter Care

19.13.1 Dealing with Ice

Make sure you have window ice scrapers and de-icers for the locks. When you're stuck, having a small shovel is useful to dig out of the snow. The weight of a bag of sand in the trunk will give added traction in rear-wheel drive vehicles and can be used to sprinkle on the snow and ice to gain better traction. And don't forget personal protection such as a warm coat, hat, gloves and a blanket, in case you get stuck in a storm.

19.13.2 Keep Enough Fuel in the Tank

Never let the fuel level in the tank drop below the half-full mark. A sudden storm with unexpected heavy rains could leave you stranded for hours. Having adequate fuel supply will allow you to idle the engine from time to time to keep warm.

Do not:

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Tap the ice on the window to crack it or chip it for a good place to start scraping. You could end up cracking more than the ice and end up with a cracked or shattered windshield/window

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Pour warm or hot water on the windshield to melt ice. This will crack your windshield

19.13.3 During Winter Storage

Start the engine occasionally, here are a few pointers to keep in mind:

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Run it in a well-ventilated area. Carbon monoxide can build up quickly

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Run for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the engine to come up to the normal operating temperature. This will allow the oil to circulate and will also open up the thermostat so that your radiator anti-freeze circulates as well

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Start up the air-conditioner and/or heater and run both for 10 minutes or so. Again, circulating fluids is essential for good life of the system

19.13.4 Exterior

Wash and wax your car to provide an extra layer of protection to your paint.

19.13.5 Vinyl and Rubber

Use a good conditioner on all vinyl and rubber parts to prevent from drying out.

19.13.6 Interior

Clean the glass, shampoo the carpets, dig in between the seats to see what's there, clean the upholstery in all nooks and corners.

19.13.7 Engine

Check all hoses and wires to make sure everything is in good condition and replace any that need to be. The last thing to do is to make sure the internal components of the engine remain lubricated and don't corrode.

If the engine is being started after a very long period of non-use, warm up the engine at an idle speed for 2-3 minutes before driving the vehicle.

19.14 Bulb Replacements

19.14.1 Head Lamp Bulb Replacement

The head lamp bulb can be replaced without removing the head lamp assembly from the vehicle.

To replace the head lamp bulb:

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Ensure ignition is switched OFF

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Remove rear dust cover from the head lamp

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Remove the bulb assembly with connector from the head lamp by unlocking the wire clamp

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Detach the bulb assembly from the wiring connector near to the head lamp

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Insert the connector into the new bulb (of the same wattage), and follow the reverse procedure to assemble the bulb assembly in the headlight assembly

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Clamp the bulb assembly by wire clamp properly

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

To avoid burning yourself, do not replace the light bulbs when they are hot. Halogen bulbs have pressurised gas inside and are to be handled with special care. Mishandling it may cause the bulb to burst or shatter. Hold the bulb with its metal/plastic holder/base and do not touch the glass part with bare hands.

Using bulbs with units of higher output capacity/wattage is illegal and may damage your vehicle’s electrical system.

Replacement bulbs must meet the specification of originally fitted bulbs.

19.15 Projector Head Lamp (if equipped)

A	Turn signal lamp	C	Headlamp (High beam)
B	Tail lamp/(DRL)	D	Headlamp (Low beam)

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

Using bulbs with units of higher output capacity/wattage is illegal and may damage your vehicle’s electrical system. Replacement bulbs must meet the specification of originally fitted bulbs.

19.16 Service Reminder Alert (if equipped)

Service reminder alert will be displayed in instrument cluster indicating that the next scheduled service is due. Alert will be active when ignition is turned ON before 200 km of every service schedule.

Alert will be reset by Mahindra Authorised Service Dealer after completion of every service.

19.17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

XUV300 – DIESEL		Distance Covered in km x 1000
Description	Change Interval	FREE SERVICE			PAID SERVICE
Description	Change Interval	1	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100
ENGINE
Engine Oil	Replace at every 10000 km Change as per the km (or) 1 year whichever is earlier	I	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Engine Oil	Change engine oil in 5000km (or) 6 months (whichever is earlier), if the vehicle is continuously operating under severe operating conditions as mentioned in page NO.19, Note-5 of the Warranty Information and Maintenance Guide .
Engine Oil Filter	Replace at every 10000 km Change along with engine oil		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Auto Tensioner & Belts	Replace at every 100000 km							I		I		R
Coolant - Level, Leak & Hoses	Replace at first 60000 km and then at every 80000 km Change as per the km (or) 3 years whichever is earlier	I	I	I	I	I	I	R	I	I	I	I
AIR, FUEL & EXHAUST
Air Filter Element	Clean air filter at every 10000 km & Replace element at every 30000 km Under extreme operating conditions, replace air filter every 20,000 km		C	C	R	C	C	R	C	C	R	C
Fuel Filter	Replace at every 40000 km					R				R
Drain Water In Fuel Filter	Inspect at all services except every 40000 km	I	I	I	I		I	I	I		I	I
Exhaust Pipe Mountings & Damage/Leakage	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
TRANSAXLE & DIFFERENTIAL
Transaxle Oil	Replace at first 50000 km & at subsequent 100000 km Change as per the km (or) 3 years whichever is earlier						R
BRAKES
Brake & Clutch Fluid-Level Check	Replace at every 40000 km Change as per the km (or) 2 years whichever is earlier	I	I	I	I	R	I	I	I	R	I	I
Parking Brake Operation	Adjust at 1000, 20000 km and then at every 20000 km	A		A		A		A		A		A
Front And Rear Brake Pads / Caliper	Inspect at every 10000 km		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
STEERING
Wheel Alignment*		At 40000 km, earlier if abnormal wear is noticed Suggest to carry Wheel Alignment at Mahindra Authorised Service Centre
Tyre Rotation*	Inspect at every 10000 km		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Wheel Balancing*		If Required
ELECTRICAL
Battery Health Check	Inspect at every 10000 km		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
All Lamps, Horns, Wipers & Washers	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Service Reminder Indicator Reset	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Head Light Aiming	Inspect at 1000 km	I
HVAC
Particle Filter	Replace at every 10000 km		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Water Drain Pipe	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
FINAL INSPECTION
Ball Joints/Drive Shaft Boots Grease Leak	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Tyre Pressure	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Road Test	Inspect at every service	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Check DTC	Inspect at every 10000 km & Record in RO/DMS	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
LEGENDS -
* ON Chargeable Basis,		I = Inspect and Correct				R = Replace		C =Clean		A= Adjust

19.18 LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

System	Lubricant	Refilling Capacity	Specification	Remarks
Engine Oil	MAHINDRA "MAXIMILE ULTRA" Gen-NXT Technology Genuine Engine Fluid	6.0 litres	Special Engine Fluid	• Always use "MAXIMILE ULTRA" genuine engine oil. This is specially developed for your BSVI vehicle engine’s optimum performance and fuel efficiency. • In extreme cases of emergency and non-availability of above oil, we suggest to use "Maximile Feo" engine oil, take the vehicle to nearest Mahindra Authorised Service centre and replace the oil with "Maximile ULTRA" • No other brand / grade oil recommended
Engine Cooling	MAHINDRA "MAXIMILE ULTRA COOL" (READY-TO–USE COOLANT. NO NEED TO MIX WATER)	3.0 litres	Brand Specific. Don’t use other coolants/water for top-up. In case of emergency, coolant meeting JIS K-2234 specification should be used (30% concentration diluted with distilled water) and coolant change period to be reduced to 30,000 km
AMT Hydraulic Oil (if equipped)	M&M SPD Part no S0705C000161N	0.5 liters	Hydraulic Oil	Special oil recommended for AMT hydraulic unit. No other oil recommended or to be used. Alternate oil usage may harm the performance and cause unit failure
Transaxle Oil	MAHINDRA "MAXIMILE SYNTEC F2" NEW GENERATION GENUINE TRANSMISSION OIL	1.75 litres	Special Manual Transmission Fluid	In case of genuine oil non-availability, manual transmission oil meeting API GL-4 SAE 80W-90 specification is suggested. This alternate oil or other brand may not provide equivalent performance of recommended genuine oil. Drain Interval should be reduced to 20000km.
Brake and Clutch	MAHINDRA "MAXIMILE DOT 4" GENUINE BRAKE FLUID	1.5 litres (including bleeding)	If Maximile DOT 4 brake fluid is not available and in emergency conditions, use Brake Fluid Meeting SAE J1703 FMVSS NO.116 DOT 4 OR IS 8654 TYPE-2 Specification. Change it at 30,000 km or 2 years whichever is earlier
Recommended Fuel	Diesel fuel conforming to Indian standard IS 1460; 2017 BS–VI specification or equivalent	42 litres	We do not recommend any supplementary fuel additive to improve the engine performance. Avoid using any market available fuel additives as it may harm your engine performance, parts and emission warranty. Usage of any such additives will not cover your vehicle warranty claim.