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1.3 Important tips for driver
General
1.
Use only recommended oils and
lubricants.
2.
Always use recommended
antifreeze agents in cooling
system to avoid deterioration of
engine components due to
corrosion. After filling coolant, fit
auxiliary tank cap firmly, to keep
cooling system pressurised.
3.
Maintain correct tyre pressure to
ensure better tyre life.
4.
Always fit genuine radiator cap
for pressurised cooling system.
5.
New tyres do not give
maximum grip straight away and
should therefore be run-in at
moderate speeds for first 100
km. This will help to make tyres
last longer.
6.
New brake linings must always
be run-in, they do not have
optimum friction properties
during first 200 kms.
7.
Avoid mixing of different grade
of lubricants or clutch fluids
during top up.
8.
Run the engine in low idling
speed for atleast three minutes
after starting and before
shutting off. (Applicable for
turbocharged engine)
9.
Always start moving the vehicle
in first gear.
10. Operate engine in correct
temperature range i.e. between
60
O
C & 100
O
C.
11. Engine oil / coolant levels have
to be checked daily. Drain water
from fuel water separator daily.
12. In case of air lock in fuel system,
bleeding should be done on
high pressure side of fuel filters,
drain manifold and high
pressure lines. Ensure that lift
pump operation is satisfactory
and proper fuel delivery takes
place while bleeding out air.
13. Avoid cranking of engine for
more than 30 seconds. A gap of
2 minutes should be left
between successive attempts.
14. Check battery every week and
top up electrolyte, if necessary.
Keep battery terminals clean and
cable joints tight. Apply vaseline/
petroleum jelly on terminals.
15. Watch service indicator of dry
type air filter (Euro II). Indication
of same is given on instrument
cluster. If it blinks continuously
then clean the air filter housing
and replace primary cartridge.
16. Observe correct polarity while
connecting alternator terminals
and battery cables.
17. For operating vehicles in
extremely cold climates and
high altitudes contact Tata
authorised workshop to seek
advice.
18. Do not use kerosene as fuel. It
reduces engine and fuel pump
life.
