Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015, Owner'S Manual

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10-6
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• Check for accumulations of plants or bushes. These could be a fire hazard. They
might also hide damage to fuel lines, brake tubes/hoses, etc.
• Inspect all the tubes/hoses and check for any fluid leakages.
• Get heat exchangers (radiator and condenser) cleaned.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drive train
components, steering, suspension and brakes. Retighten them to the required
torque if required.
If you have been operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, get the brakes
checked and cleaned as necessary. 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.
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.
10.6 Stopping the Engine
Your vehicle is powered by a turbo diesel engine. Before turning the engine OFF,
always allow the engine to return to normal idle speed and run for few seconds. 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;
• Keep your right foot on the service brake pedal
• Turn front wheels towards the road curb
• Switch OFF the ignition, turn the key to the steering lock position and remove the
key
• Firmly engage the parking brake
• Move the gear shift lever to 1
st
gear position (reverse gear if parking on an down
slope)
• Slowly release the service brake pedal
• Lock your vehicle before leaving
10.7 4WD System (if equipped)
4H
4L
2H
N
U52L06
The 4WD system can be used for off-terrain driving or steep inclines like ghat
sections and hill terrain regions. The 4WD/2WD shift is done by the small 4WD
lever next to the gear lever. The 4WD system allows you to choose between three
different modes depending on the torque requirement.
• 2H
• 4H
• 4L
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE