TATA Motors 2013 Nano, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING
STARTING / STOPPING THE ENGINE & PREPARING TO DRIVE
Starting the Engine
Before starting
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Ensure gear lever in neutral.
A. Insert the key in steering cum
ignition lock and turn it to ‘ON’
position.
B. Press the clutch pedal fully.
C. Now crank the engine.
D. If the engine does not start turn
the key to off position and try
after 2 mins.
NOTICE
After starting run the engine in
idle speed for at least 30
seconds.
CAUTION
Running Engine under idle
condition for long duration and
also in high idle (fly-up rpm)
should be avoided
Running-in Period
Avoid rapid acceleration and
prolonged high speed running of the
engine while using the new car for
the first 1000 km of operation.
Do not exceed the following road
speeds during running in period.
Gear Km/ph
1
st
15
2 nd 25
3
rd
40
4
th
60
Stopping the Engine
Before switching off the engine, run
the engine in idle condition for at least
30 seconds and then switch ‘OFF’.
Turn the ignition key to ‘ACC’
position to stop the engine.
Preparing for Drive :
•
Release the parking brake.
•
Check that an items that you may
be carrying inside, are fully
secured.
•
Check & adjust seat
•
Ensure that all doors are locked
properly
•
Fasten seat belt properly
•
Ensure that all gauges and
indicators lights are working.
•
Check for blind areas being
unobstructed in front and rear of
the car.
•
Before driving off check in the
rear view mirror, for oncoming
traffic. Switch on side indicator
signal when getting into main
stream of traffic.
NOTICE
The engine being at the rear of the
car, its sound characteristics are
unique compared to the other
vehicles.