TATA Motors 2013 Nano, Owner'S Manual

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
AN OVERVIEW
Odometer and Trip meter* (on LCD)
-NON-EPS vehicle:
(if applicable)
The odometer records the total
distance the vehicle has been
driven.
After pressing of trip knob,
odometer shows trip value on LCD
display.
The trip meter can be used
to measure the distance traveled on
each trip or between fuel fillings.
Trip meter reset knob is provided
on instrument cluster. Keep track of
the odometer reading and follow the
maintenance schedule regularly for
better performance.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM:
On board Diagnostics or OBD is an
automotive term referring to a
vehicle’s self Diagnostic and
reporting capability. The OBD
system allows continuous
diagnosis of the components of the
vehicle correlated with emissions.
This system warns the driver, by
turning “ON” the Malfunction
Indication lamp (MIL) on the
instrument cluster, when a fault
causes emission levels to increase.
The OBD system also has a
diagnostic connector that can be
1. Trip / Odometer 2. Reset knob
1
2
interfaced with appropriate
diagnostic tools, which makes it
possible to read the fault codes
stored in the Electronic Control Unit,
together with a series of specific
parameters for Engine operation
and Diagnosis. This check can also
be carried out by the traffic police.
To access the diagnostic connector ,
which is located below the
dashboard at the RH side of the
steering wheel as shown in the
above images.
NOTICE
In case the fault occurs and MIL
on the instrument cluster comes
ON, contact nearest
TATA
MOTORS authorized service
center. After eliminating the
inconvenience, to check the
system completely,
TATA MOTORS
authorized service centers are
obliged to run a bench test and if
necessary, road tests which may
also call for a long journey. The
functioning of MIL lamp may also
be checked by the traffic police
using specific devices.