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

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BEFORE DRIVING
GAUGES
The ’MODE’ knob is used to select one of Tripmeter A,
Tripmeter B or Intensity level of panel illumination. Switching
among the above three function scan be done by pressing
the knob.
RPM meter : (if installed)
The meter indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). Change gears at appropriate engine rpm and car speed
to get optimum fuel economy.
The red mark provided on the dial is the permitted engine rpm
upper limit. (5000 RPM for Diesel vehicles)
If RPM meter doesnot indicate during cold starting, gently
raise the engine RPM till the battery charge lamp goes off.
Temperature gauge :
The gauge indicates the temperature level of the engine coolant.
The red zone at 'H' indicates temperatures higher than normal.
Avoid driving, when the pointer is in the red zone. It indicates
engine overheating, which may be due to insufficient coolant
in the radiator or due to any other defect. Take the car to the
nearest Authorised Service outlet for necessary attention.
CAUTION
Never remove the cap from the coolant reservoir when the
engine is hot. Do not restart the engine until the problem
has been duly attended.
Intensity Level Indicator
Temp Gauge (Diesel)
Temp Gauge (Petrol)
RPM meter (Diesel)
RPM meter (Petrol)