TATA Motors nano genX, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING
DRIVING SAFETY & FUEL ECONOMY
DRIVING SAFETY
Seat Belt
Seat-belts are life saving equipment,
use of seat-belt reduces the chance
of injury and severity of injury in case
of an accident. It is strongly
recommended that all the car
occupants should always wear
seat-belt, while vehicle is in motion.
Influence of Alcohol
Do not drive under the influences of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drugs
will severely impair your control of
the vehicle and increase the risk of
injury yourself and others.
Mobile phones
Do not use mobile phones while
driving a vehicle. This could divert
your attention from the road and
result in an accident.
Fatigue 'Rest Revive survive'
Do not attempt driving when you feel
tired, sleepy. Long distance driving can
tire you very much and fatigue can dull
your reflexes and judgment. Take a rest
and get refreshed at intervals.
FRIENDLY TIPS TO IMPROVE FUEL
ECONOMY :
Your vehicle's fuel economy is mainly
dependent on your style of driving.
To operate your vehicle as
economically as possible, adhere
to following driving suggestions.
Avoid Excessive Idling :
Shut Off the engine if you have to
wait for more than a minute while
you are in traffic.
Avoid fast starts and unnecessary
stops :
Start off slowly from traffic lights or
stop signs to prevent increased fuel
consumption and shortening of
engine life. Avoid unnecessary
deceleration (stopping or slowing
down) and then acceleration which
uses more fuel.
Always maintain clean air-filter:
The amount of air supplied will
reduce due to clogged air-filter,
resulting in loss of power and fuel
economy.
Keep weight to a minimum:
The heavier the load, the more fuel
the vehicle consumes. Take out any
luggage or cargo when it is not
necessary.
Maintain correct tyre pressures:
Under-inflated tyres result in
increased running resistance of the
tyres, leading to wastage of fuel.
(Refer tyre maintenance section)