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After Driving
MAHINDRA GOA
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If the Engine is Overheated
If the engine is overheated, the pointer
turns to the upper limit of temperature
gauges and the engine overheating warning
light comes ON.
The pointer of the temperature gauge
should stay in the midrange under most
conditions. It is normal for it to go higher
if you are driving up along steep hill. In
all other cases it is necessary that you
determine the reason for the increase in
temperature.
The engine may overheat for several
reasons, such as lack of coolant, or
mechanical problems.
Caution
• Driving with the pointer of the
temperature gauge in the extreme
right or with the engine overheating
warning light ON, may cause serious
damage to the engine.
• Do not drive for prolonged periods at
very low speeds or very high speeds or
in low gear.
If the engine is over heated follow this
procedure….
• Get the vehicle side of road safely,
apply the parking brake.
• Do not stop the engine.
• Switch off the air-conditioner if it is
being used. Open all the windows,
move the temperature control knob to
the maximum hot position and put the
fan at max speed.
• If the coolant or steam boiling out
of the radiator / reservoir, stop the
engine. Wait until steam subsides
before opening the bonnet hood. If
there is no coolant boiling over or
steam, leave the engine running.
• Visually check to see if the engine fan
drive belt is broken or slipping. Check
for coolant leaks from the radiator,
hoses and underneath the vehicle.
But do not get misunderstanding
with air-conditioning water dripping
is normal if it is being used. If the fan
belt is broken / coolant leak stop the
engine, contact the nearest Mahindra
Authorised dealer for assistance.
• If the fan belt is okay and no coolant
leak, then you may have to cool down
the engine by running it at about 1500
rpm for a few minutes.
• If the coolant reservoir is dry or with
low level, add coolant to the reservoir
while the engine is running. Fill it up to
the maximum level mark.
