Starting And Driving The Vehicle; Safety Tips - Before Starting Your Vehicle - Mahindra 2016 Scorpio Owner's Manual

11 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE

11.1 Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle

11.1.1 General
• Before starting the vehicle, inspect the inside and outside of the
vehicle ; look for any damages, leaks, loose parts, foreign
objects/debris. Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer if
required.
• Before starting your journey, check the working of all safety
devices/components especially brakes, steering, lamps, signals
and tires. In case you suspect any system/devices not working
properly contact Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
• Adjust the seat headrest, steering wheel and fasten the seat belt
as described in this manual. Never perform any seat/ steering
adjustments when the vehicle is in motion.
• Start the vehicle only when seated and belted in the driver's seat.
The Engine Management System controls the engine's idle
speed. When the engine starts, idle RPM runs higher than
normal in order to warm the engine. The engine idle speed
RPM reduces once the engine warms up.
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Never start your vehicle in a closed garage or in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always keep the garage door
open or start the engine in an open area.
11.1.2 Mirror Adjustment
Ensure that the rear view mirror and both the ORVM's are adjusted
for an unobstructed view of the road behind.
11.1.3 Exterior Lamps
Have someone observe and confirm normal operation of all exterior
lamps while you work on the controls from the driver seat. Also,
check functioning of all lamps in the instrument panel.
11.1.4 Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking of all doors, both
from inside and outside.
11.1.5 Fluid Leaks
Check the area under vehicle after an overnight parking for fuel,
power steering fluid, brake fluid, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid
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