TATA Motors Indigo eCS, Owner'S Manual & Service Book

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Do not connect the lead to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery.
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The connection of the -ve lead point should be as far
away from the discharged battery as possible and close
to the starter motor on engine/transaxle.
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Route the leads so that they cannot get caught by the
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
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The engine of the car providing the jump start can be
allowed to run during starting.
Attempts to start the engine of the car with the discharged
battery should be made at intervals of one minute and
should not last more than 15 seconds. After starting, allow
both engines to idle for approximately 3 minutes with the
leads still connected.
MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE
BATTERY & CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Catalytic Converter (DIESEL):
To reduce exhaust pollution, the vehicle is fitted with Diesel
Oxidation Catalytic Converter. The two way Catalytic
Converter has coating of precious metals which enables
conversion of pollutants.
Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Diesel) CR-4 :
Two numbers of Oxidation catalytic converters are fitted on
your car to reduce exhaust pollution. The two way catalytic
converters are having coating of precious metals which
enables conversion of pollution. The Oxidation catalytic
converters will quickly heat up after starting to ensure that
it operates correctly during the warm up phase of the engine.
Care of the Catalytic Converter :
The catalytic Converter does not require any special
maintenance however, following precaution should be taken
for the effective functioning of the converter and to avoid
damage to the Converter.
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Always use fuel of recommended specifications. Use
of any other diesel fuel can increase the pollutants.
CAUTION
Avoid parking the vehicle over inflammable materials,
such as dry leaves, grass etc., as the exhaust system
is hot enough to initiate 'FIRE'.