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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTICE
Before cranking the engine
• Make sure the gear lever is in neutral
• Make sure the parking brake is engaged. Turn the
key to ON 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
Starting the Engine
1. Shift the gear lever to neutral position.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Do not press the accelerator.
5. Turn the key momentarily to the START position to crank
the engine.
6. Once the engine starts, release the key; it will return to
the ON position
CAUTION
Do not continue cranking after the engine has started.
This will lead to damage of the starter and other
engine components.
7. If the engine fails to start, attempt to restart after about
10 seconds
8. If the engine fails to start even after repeated attempts
as per the procedure given above, contact the nearest
Authorized Mahindra Dealer
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 seconds
before attempting to restart the engine.
WARNING
!
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.