Before cranking the engine
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Make sure the gear shift lever is in neutral
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Make sure the parking brake is engaged. Turn the key to IGN position but do not turn the key to start
•
Few warning lamps briefly illuminate. See “Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster” section for more
information
1.
Shift the gear shift lever to neutral position.
2.
Apply parking brake.
3.
Turn the ignition ON.
4.
Wait till the glow plug lamp to switch off before the engine crank.
5.
Few warning lamps briefly illuminate. See “Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster” section for more information.
6.
Do not press the accelerator.
7.
Turn the key momentarily to the START position to crank the engine
8.
Once the engine starts, release the key; it will return to the IGN position
Do not continue cranking after the engine has started. This will lead to damage of the starter and other engine
components.
9.
If the engine fails to start, attempt to restart after about 10 seconds by toggling the ignition
10.
If the engine fails to start even after repeated attempts as per the procedure given above, contact the nearest
Authorized Mahindra Dealer
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 seconds before attempting to restart the engine.
If the vehicle battery has discharged, use booster cables, a booster battery or a battery from another vehicle to start.
Jump-starting a vehicle can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to the “Jump-starting procedure” section in this
manual.
If the engine still fails to start, contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for assistance.
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.
Observe the following when the engine is running;
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All warning lamps are OFF
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Low oil pressure lamp is OFF
After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, depress the clutch, shift the gear shift lever to 1st gear,
release the service brake pedal, drive by releasing the clutch and depressing the accelerator pedal simultaneously.
10.4.1 Engine Idling - In Cold Weather
Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold and prolonged idling at low ambient temperatures. Long periods
of idling may be harmful to your engine. Combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not
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