TATA Motors ALTROZ BS VI 2021, Owner'S Manual

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ACC
- Accessories such as the infotain-
ment system can be operated, but the en-
gine remains ‘OFF’. Steering gets
unlocked.
ON
- This is the normal operating position.
All electrical systems are ‘ON’.
START
- Turn the key further clock-wise to
the START position, (spring loaded) to
start the engine. As soon as the engine
starts, release the ignition key, which re-
turns to ON position. While cranking, all
accessories will be momentarily ‘OFF’.
Illuminated Key Ring (if available)
When the vehicle is unlocked, the illumi-
nated key ring glows. This helps to locate
ignition switch in the dark.
STARTING AND STOPPING (with-
out PEPS)
Starting the Engine
Make sure that parking brake is engaged
and vehicle is in neutral gear.
Press the clutch pedal fully and crank the
engine. Do not press the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts. Repeat if engine does not start.
Starting Off
To start off, press the clutch pedal fully and
shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradu-
ally release the clutch and slowly press the
accelerator.
Stopping the Vehicle
For vehicle equipped with turbo-charger,
turn the key to ‘ACC’ position to switch off
NOTE
The Starter protection system fitted in
this vehicle does not allow you to crank
the engine until you fully press the
clutch pedal.
NOTE
The Starter protection system •
switches off the starter when it is
continuously cranked for more than
10 secs. In such a case, get the key
back to ‘OFF’ position & wait for 30
secs.
For vehicle equipped with tur- •
bocharger, after you start the en-
gine, run the engine at idle speed
for 30 seconds. Do not press accel-
erator pedal while starting the en-
gine to avoid damage to the
turbocharger.
NOTE
When shifting or starting off, do not race
the engine. Racing the engine can
shorten engine life and affect smooth
shifting.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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