TATA Motors SUMO GOLD - User Manual

The provided document is an Owner's Manual & Service Book for the TATA SUMO GOLD, specifically for the CR-4 (BS-IV) and 4SPTC (BS-III) variants. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for owners to understand, operate, and maintain their vehicle, ensuring optimum performance and longevity.

Function Description:

The TATA SUMO GOLD is a passenger vehicle designed for various motoring needs. It is built to provide safe, high-quality, and high-performance transportation. The manual emphasizes that the vehicle incorporates environmentally sustainable technology and meets Emission norms, validated at the stage of manufacturing. Its primary function is to offer reliable and efficient transport, with a focus on durability and customer satisfaction.

Important Technical Specifications (as indicated by the table of contents):

While specific numerical values for technical specifications are not provided in the excerpt, the manual covers various technical aspects of the vehicle. These include:

• Engine: CR-4 (BS-IV) and 4SPTC (BS-III) variants. The manual details engine compartment components, changing engine oil, changing oil filter, engine air filter, fuel filter & priming for both CR-4 and 4SPTC, and turbocharger.
• Fuel System: Fuel filter & priming for CR-4 and 4SPTC, and fuel economy.
• Brake System: Brake system overview, brake adjustment, and brake clutch system bleeding.
• Cooling System: Details on the cooling system.
• Electrical System: Headlamps, headlamp adjustment, headlamp bulb replacement, fuses, battery make, battery serial number, and battery code (to be filled in).
• Transmission: Gear shift lever and gearbox number (to be filled in).
• Steering: Power steering and steering lock cum ignition switch.
• Wheels & Tyres: Wheels & tyres overview, wheel change, wheel alignment, tyre pressure, wheel balancing, replacing tyre/tube, replacing tyre/rim, and tyre rotation.
• Dimensions/Structure: Rear axle number (to be filled in).
• Safety Features: Seat belt, adjustable head restraint, immobiliser manual, advance warning triangle, first aid kit, and safety checks.
• Comfort & Convenience Features: Music system manual (if fitted), combi-switch, antenna, micro phone, engine compartment lamp, interior roof lamps, power windows, manual window winding, sun visors, outer rear view mirrors, inner rear view mirror, driver's & co-driver's seat, middle seat, seats at rear, grab handle, glove box with cup holder, power socket, mobile holder, vehicle jack & tools (wheel spanner, screw driver, ring spanner (8-9), socket handle), roof AC, and pre-delivery inspection and service.
• Environmental Protection: The vehicle is designed with environmentally sustainable technology to meet emission norms.

Usage Features:

The manual is designed to help owners derive optimum performance from their Tata Sumo Gold. Key usage features and instructions covered include:

• Driving Controls: Detailed information on driving controls, instrument panel, indicators, gauges, steering lock cum ignition switch, combi-switch, gear shift lever, parking brake lever.
• Handling: General guidance on handling the vehicle.
• Starting and Stopping: Instructions on how to start and stop the engine, including advice to avoid frequent revving up and restarting.
• Driving Practices: Recommendations for efficient driving, such as avoiding frequent and violent accelerations, not carrying unnecessary weight, shifting to higher gears as soon as possible, and maintaining a steady driving style.
• Towing: Specific instructions for towing the vehicle.
• Preparing the Vehicle for Drive: Guidance on pre-drive checks.
• Driving Instruction: General driving instructions, braking, fuel economy, driving in adverse conditions, towing the vehicle, and driving safety.
• Anti-theft Device: Information on the anti-theft system.
• Door Locking: Instructions for locking and unlocking doors.
• Lighting: Operation of headlamps, tail lamp, and interior lights.
• Visibility: Use of sun visors, outer rear view mirrors, and inner rear view mirror.
• Accessories: Information on accessory switches.
• Music System: Manual for the music system (if fitted).
• Tool Kit: The vehicle comes with a tool kit including a wheel spanner, screw driver, ring spanner (8-9), and socket handle.
• Complimentary Diesel: A complimentary diesel in the fuel tank is provided at delivery.

Maintenance Features:

The manual provides extensive information on maintaining the vehicle to ensure its longevity and performance.

• Scheduled Maintenance: Owners are advised to adhere to the recommended schedule for maintenance and service, which can be performed at TATA MOTORS Dealerships or Authorised Service Centres (TASC) or TATA Motors Authorised Service Points (TASP).
• Service Book: The owner's manual doubles as a service book, where details of services performed can be recorded.
• Warranty: The warranty on the car is valid only if the details are filled, signed, and stamped by the selling dealer. The manual also covers on-the-spot settlement of warranty as per terms and conditions.
• Regular Checks:
  • Engine: Changing engine oil, changing oil filter, engine air filter, fuel filter & priming.
  • Brakes: Brake adjustment, brake clutch system bleeding.
  • Cooling System: Maintenance of the cooling system.
  • Wheels & Tyres: Wheel change, alignment, tyre pressure, balancing, and rotation.
  • Electrical: Headlamp adjustment, bulb replacement, and fuses.
  • Fluids & Lubricants: Ensuring recommended maintenance is carried out, checking for oil or fuel leaks, using only recommended brands and grades of lubricants and clean uncontaminated fuels.
• Environmental Protection in Maintenance:
  • Monitoring fuel consumption regularly.
  • Switching off the engine during long stops.
  • Ensuring fuel filter, oil filter, and breathers are periodically checked and replaced with genuine Tata Motor's recommended brands.
  • Not pouring used oils or coolants into sewage drains, garden soil, or open streams.
• Genuine Parts: The manual emphasizes the use of genuine parts, designed and manufactured to exact standards, to maintain vehicle performance and avoid premature wear. Failure to use genuine parts can invalidate future warranty claims.
• Service Record: Dedicated sections for "Record of Service Performed" and "Record of Repairs Carried Out" are included.
• Items Provided at Delivery: Owners receive an Owner's Manual & Service Book, Battery warranty card, First Aid Kit, Advance Warning Triangle, Jack and Handle, Spare Headlamps Bulbs (2 Nos.), Spare Fuses (provided in fuse box), Pre-delivery inspection and service, Complimentary diesel in the fuel tank, Music System Manual (if fitted), Immobiliser Manual, and a Tool Kit.