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TTTTTA A A A ATTTTTA MO A MO A MO A MO A MOTTTTTORS L ORS L ORS L ORS L ORS LTD TD TD TD TD..... is committed to produce the vehicles
using environmentally sustainable technology. A number of
features have been incorporated in Tata Motors passenger
vehicles which have been designed to ensure environmental
compatibility throughout the life cycle of the vehicle. We would
like to inform you that your vehicle meets emission norms and
this is being regularly validated at the manufacturing stages.
As a user you too can protect the environment by operating
your vehicle in a proactive manner. A lot depends on your
driving style and the way you maintain your car. We have
given few tips below for your guidance.
DRIVING DRIVING DRIVING DRIVING DRIVING
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Avoid frequent and violent accelerations.
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Do not carry any unnecessary weight on the vehicle as
it overloads the engine. Avoid using devices requiring
high power consumption during slow city traffic
condition.
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Monitor the vehicle’s fuel consumption regularly and if
showing rising trend get the vehicle immediately
attended at the Company’s Authorised Service Outlets.
ENVIR ENVIR ENVIR ENVIR ENVIRONMENT ONMENT ONMENT ONMENT ONMENTAL PR AL PR AL PR AL PR AL PRO O O O OTECTION TECTION TECTION TECTION TECTION
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Switch off the engine during long stops at traffic jams
or signals. If you need to keep the engine running, avoid
unnecessary revving it up or stopping and starting.
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It is not necessary to rev up the engine before turning
it off as it unnecessarily burns the fuel.
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Shift to higher gears as soon as it is possible. Use each
gear upto 2/3
rd
of it’s maximum engine speed. A chart
indicating gear shifting speeds is given in this book.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
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Ensure that recommended maintenance is carried out
on the vehicle regularly at the Authorised Service
Outlets.
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As soon as you see any leakages of oil or fuel in the
vehicle we recommend to get it attended immediately.
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Use only recommended grades and quantity of
lubricants and clean/uncontaminated and correct fuels.
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Get your vehicle checked for emission periodically by
authorised dealer