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If, while driving, you hear any strange noise or feel unusual vibration, or if you have any concerns whatsoever, or if
any warning lamps illuminate or buzzers sound, park/stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. Identify
the cause and take any necessary remedial action. Contact your Authorized Mahindra Dealer if necessary.
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Never overload or improperly load your vehicle.
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Always be attentive while driving and follow safe driving practices.
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Always maintain the recommended inflation pressure in tires.
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Always drive at a safe speed appropriate for given driving conditions. You must follow the speed limits.
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While backing up, keep a constant lookout for people, particularly children, or other obstructions or hazardous
material that might be present behind the vehicle.
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Avoid loading any items on the roof that will raise the vehicles center of gravity and make your vehicle more
unstable.
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Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions,
such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
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Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehicle is more
sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have much better control.
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When driving off-road or on rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects,
etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle's suspension and chassis.
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Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially on rough terrains. Sudden changes in terrain can result in
abrupt steering wheel motion. Make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes.
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If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (e.g. from concrete to gravel/sand/mud/snow) there will be a
change in the way the vehicle responds, especially the way it responds to steering, braking and accelerating inputs.
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Be extremely careful when driving on pavements made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
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If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake or steering application. Ease
the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while
returning to the road surface.
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It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the
pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
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In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, turn the steering wheel only as
rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control.
Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle
speed are called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surfaces to return the vehicle to a safe
direction of travel.
10.6.2 Off Road Driving Precautions
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When driving off-road or on rugged terrains, never overspeed or make sharp turns. This may cause loss of control or
vehicle rollover causing serious injury.
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Maintain steering wheel control at all times. Sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion.
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Do not drive horizontally or diagonally across steep slopes, your vehicle can tip over sideways. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred.
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Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should either know
the terrain or map-out your route before driving in the area.
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Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that has taken you through rough terrain,
sand, mud or water.
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