TATA Motors Punch 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Recommended Fuel Economy
Speeds
Good Driving Practices
Slow down before you shift to a lower •
gear. This helps the engine to keep a
lower rpm and result in less wear and
tear of the engine components.
Avoid frequent brake application which •
can cause overheating of brakes.
Slow down the vehicle when you drive •
in cross winds to get better control over
the vehicle.
Avoid high speed when cornering or •
turning.
Press the clutch fully while shifting •
gears.
Make sure that vehicle is completely •
stationary before you attempt to shift in
reverse gear.
Drive slowly on wet roads. •
You can get extra braking from the en- •
gine by shifting to a lower gear. This
can help you to maintain a safe speed
and prevent your brakes from over-
heating specially while going down a
hill.
Tips For Obtaining Better Fuel Effi-
ciency
Always maintain the specified tyre •
pressure during fuel top-ups and also
before a long trip. Vehicle running with
low tyre pressure will consume more
fuel than the one running with specified
tyre pressure.
Keep the vehicle clean. Get rid of the •
unwanted stuff lying in the boot etc., to
reduce weight.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for any •
leakages, worn out wires, damaged by
rat bites etc.
Always follow periodic & regular serv- •
ice schedule of the vehicle.
In places with high dust content. Clean •
the air filter element at every 5000 km.
Anticipate the road conditions and •
drive in a smooth manner.
Do not accelerate excessively when •
you are in lower gears (1
st
or 2
nd
). Be
gentle on the accelerator when you are
in traffic. In lower gears, opening up
the throttle will increase the engine
rpm while keeping the vehicle at lower
speeds. This reduces the fuel effi-
ciency of the vehicle.
Be in the maximum possible higher •
gear at a given speed. This reduces
the engine operating speeds which
means the engine is running at lower
rpm (Revolutions per Minute) for the
same vehicle speed. Lesser the num-
ber of engine revolution lesser the fuel
burned.
Avoid harsh braking. •
Maintain healthy driving habits & while •
decelerating, do coasting in gear and
not in neutral or with clutch pedal
pressed.
Gear
Petrol
Speed(kmph)
1 20
2 35
3 55
4 75
5 95
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