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The colour of AUTO HOLD indicator on the instrument cluster
is changed from green to white and the brake is released.
• The AUTO HOLD function will not be activated when the
driver door, engine hood or tailgate is not closed or the seat
belt is not fastened
• When driving off on a downhill by depressing the accelerator
pedal, be careful as the vehicle can accelerate suddenly
Auto hold indicator
ON in white: AUTO HOLD operation READY state
(parking brake not applied).
ON in green: AUTO HOLD activated and parking brake applied.
Flashing in yellow: fault in AUTO parking brake system.
• The AUTO HOLD can be activated while reversing. To park/
stop the vehicle, deactivate the AUTO HOLD function
• During the break-in period of parking brake pad, the braking
force of the parking brake may be reduced. (slight rolling
may occur on a hill)
• Check the brake pad for wear and check the EPB operation
every 10,000 km
• A mechanical noise can be heard during the EPB operation.
This is normal
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal abruptly with the
AUTO HOLD function is activated. Otherwise, the parking
brake is released and the vehicle can accelerate suddenly
• If the EPB warning lamp is turned on or there is a fault in the
EPB system, have the vehicle checked and serviced at a
Mahindra Dealer or Mahindra Authorised Service Centre. If
parking the vehicle is required in an emergency, pull over the
vehicle on a flat surface and chock the wheels after shifting
the gear selector lever to the P position
• If the ignition is turned off during the AUTO HOLD ready
state (indicator ON in white)/AUTO HOLD operation
(indicator ON in green), the EPB will be released
automatically
• If wheel drive is required when e. g. going through an
automatic car wash, make sure that the AUTO HOLD is
deactivated
STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE