TATA Motors Aria, Owner'S Manual & Service Book, Page: 115 / 172

DRIVING
105
Driving Through Water :
Never venture to drive through water
when it flows over stones on a bridge.
Your vehicle’s engine may get seriously
damaged if attempted to drive through
deep water.
If at all the situation demands that you
have to drive through water then;
•
Keep engine in fast idling and crawl
the vehicle in low gear.
•
After driving through water apply
brakes several times to dry liners and
to regain original braking.
•
Do not attempt to start the engine if
vehicle gets flooded due to water.
Tow the vehicle to a safe place.
•
Take the vehicle to nearest TATA
MOTORS authorised workshop to
check entry of water in cylinders.
•
If water has entered the engine or
transaxle, the lubricants will have to
be replaced.
•
Get the starter and alternator
checked.
Driving on a Rainy Day :
•
Check brakes, steering and
windows.Check tyres for wear and
tyre pressure.
•
Check wiper blades for proper
functioning.
•
Avoid harsh braking and sharp turns.
It may cause loss of control and lead
to a skid.
•
For slowing down, shift to lower gears
and brake gently.
•
Keep head lights ON if visibility is
poor.
Night Driving :
•
Dip the head lamp for oncoming
traffic during night driving.
•
Maintain a speed such that you can
stop within illuminated distance of
head lamps.
•
Use head lamp main/dip beam to
alert other road users on turns/cross
roads etc.
•
Use side indicators for lane change
or turning. Put ON hazard warning
switch in case of hazardous parking
or if your vehicle is disabled to warn
the passing traffic.
Climbing Sharp Gradients on Loose
Surfaces:
•
Start off smoothly in any suitable
gear. Apply power smoothly so that
there is no loss of traction by over-
revving of the engine.
DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS