Mahindra THAR 2009, Руководство пользователя

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Mahindra THAR
stopping. Not doing so may lead to premature failure of
the turbo-charger bearing.
Starting in Cold Weather or at High Altitudes
To start the engine in cold conditions
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Turn off all accessories to reduce drain on the battery
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Push the accelerator pedal halfway to the floor and hold
it there while starting the engine
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Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at
a time. When the engine starts, release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smoothes
out
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If the engine still fails to start, push the accelerator to
the floor and hold it there while you crank the engine.
Do this for not more than 10 seconds at a time.
If you haven’t driven the vehicle for several days, or if the
climate is cold, warm up the engine by idling it for a few
minutes before driving.
Stopping the Engine
Bring the vehicle to a stop and allow the engine to idle. Turn
the key to OFF position.
Caution
Abruptly stopping the engine after a long journey may damage
the engine. Idle the engine for some time before switching
it OFF.
Guidelines on Driving
Starting & stopping engine
Starting the Engine
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Apply the parking brake fully.
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Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it into the
IGN position.
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If the vehicle is equipped with glow plug, wait for preheat
glow plug light in the instrument cluster to go OFF, during
cold start. The engine may be started without waiting for
preheat if the engine is warm.
Ensure the gear lever is in neutral position.
Crank the engine by turning the key to START position till
the engine starts. If the engine does not start in the first
attempt, wait for few seconds and try again.
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Let the engine run for at least 10 second before releasing
the parking brake.
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Start driving
Warning :
Release the key immediately after the engine
starts; otherwise this may cause serious damage to the
starter assembly.
Warning : Your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-charger.
Idle the engine for a minute after starting and before