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9-5
9.5 Driving Your Vehicle
9.5.1 General Driving Precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize 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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When you start driving, verify 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 Authorized
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 tires.
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Always drive at a safe speed appropriate for given driving
conditions.
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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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Loaded vehicles, with a higher center 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 center 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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Maintain steering wheel control at all times.
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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.
9.5.2 Off Road Driving Precautions
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When driving on 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. You are also risking
expensive damage to your vehicle's suspension and chassis.
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
