Starting And Driving The Vehicle; Safety Tips - Before Starting Your Vehicle; Ignition Switch - Mahindra 2014 Scorpio S6 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 and 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 an 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
• Ensure that the rear view mirror and both the ORVM's are adjusted for an
unobstructed view of the road behind
• 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.
• Check for positive closing, latching, and locking of all doors, both from inside and
outside
• Check the area under the vehicle after an overnight parking for fuel, power
steering fluid, brake fluid, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. If leaks are
observed, contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer
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.

11.2 Ignition Switch

An illuminator ring is provided on the face of the ignition switch to help in locating the
ignition switch at night. The ring will illuminate the moment the driver door is opened
and will remain glowing till the driver door is closed.
The different positions of the ignition switch are;
LOCK — This is the ignition and steering lock position. The vehicle circuits and engine
are completely switched OFF. The steering wheel is also locked and the key can be
removed from the ignition only in this position.
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