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  • Page 1 Owners Handbook Tuscan Tuscan...
  • Page 2 The Owners Handbook Thank you for purchasing your TVR Tuscan, we trust that you will enjoy it. The car has been designed and manufactured to be safe, rewarding to drive and have a long life. Whilst many new customers of TVR may have previously owned high performance vehicles we feel that a few words of caution are necessary.

  • Page 3: Instrumentation

    Contents Contents Tuscan in Brief Technical Specification Dashboard Running in Oils and Lubricants Wheels and Tyres Dash Pod Warning Lights 1.10 Tyres Bodyshell Transmission LCD Display In Brief 1.11 Brakes Interior 4.10 Slip Differential LCD Warning Screens In Brief 1.12 Doors Chassis 4.11 Engine...
  • Page 4 Tuscan in Brief Dashboard Dash Pod Warning Lights LCD Display In Brief LCD Warning Screens In Brief Ignition Starting the Engine Horn Cigar Lighter Running in 1.10 Tyres 1.11 Brakes 1.12 Doors 1.13 Refuelling 1.14 Fuel Type 1.15 Tyre Pressures...
  • Page 5 Tuscan in Brief Tuscan in Brief Dashboard Dash Pod Warning Lights Ashtray Handbrake lever Brake system warning light Left turn indicator light Gear lever Illuminates when the handbrake Cigar lighter Flashes simultaneously with the Audio head unit is applied or if the brake fluid left hand indicator.

  • Page 6: Cigar Lighter 4

    Tuscan in Brief Tuscan in Brief LCD Display in Brief Starting the Engine 1 Apply the handbrake and insert the immobilser key into the lock situated on the The LCD screen in the middle of your dash pod has been designed to display selectable information screens.
  • Page 7 1.12 Doors - Opening from the outside in a high gear. As with other TVR models the door release button has been fitted to the Recommended rpm during the running in period underneath of the door mirror. To enter the vehicle press the release button, the side window will drop and the door will be released from its catch.

  • Page 8: Dashboard

    Instrumentation Main Beam/Flash Headlight/Fog Light LCD Function Switches LCD Display Information LCD Adjustment LCD Warning Screens Horn Hazard Waring Lights Turn Indicator Stalk 2.10 Windscreen Wiper 2.11 Windscreen Washers/ Flick Wipe 2.12 Intermittent Wipe Speed 2.13 Dashboard Buzzer 2.14 Steering Column Adjust 2.15 Stereo Radio Cassette 2.16...

  • Page 9: Ignition

    Instrumentation Instrumentation Dash Pod LCD Display Information Main Beam/Flash (Steering Wheel Button) Screen 1 When the headlights are off - press the button to flash the main and dipped Due to the memory feature when the ignition is turned on the screen displayed will beam.
  • Page 10 Instrumentation Instrumentation LCD Display Information LCD Display Information Screen 4 Screen 5 Changes the right side of the screen to show a selected parameter magnified. Shows MPH, Mileage and Temperatures Screen 4 continued Screen 6 To change the parameter shown on the right side of the screen Shows MPH and Temperatures press both function switches simultaneously, to enter the select mode.
  • Page 11 Instrumentation Instrumentation LCD Display Information LCD Display Information Screen 8 Shows MPH, Fuel and Temperatures Main Menu Continued 1. Normal The 5 driving screens. 2. Setup To adjust display settings & set the clock. 3. Recall Optional track pack, not yet available. 4.

  • Page 12: Horn

    Instrumentation Instrumentation LCD Adjustment Horn Contrast, Volume and Brightness Controls The 3 switches are for secondary adjustment of the dashboard contrast and brightness and the warning bleeper. They work with and depending on the settings in the electronic dash eg if the bleeper volume is set to 100% in the Press the centre of the steering wheel to sound the horn.

  • Page 13: Brakes

    3 sec to approx. 9 seconds. 2.13 Dashboard Buzzer A buzzer has been fitted to your Tuscan, which will sound when any of the following warnings occur:- To activate the windscreen wipers - rotate the switch clockwise (1) Indicator Warning Lights Position 1.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Do not adjust the steering column whilst driving. 2.15 Stereo Radio CD The Tuscan bonnet panel has been designed in two sections. To make general maintenance easier for you, the lower section is the only part you will need access to.

  • Page 15: Doors

    Instrumentation Instrumentation 2.17 Gear Lever 2.19 Handbrake To apply the handbrake pull the handle upwards while depressing the button at Always select neutral before starting the engine. To engage reverse gear smoothly, the end of the lever. Release the button at the end of the lever’s travel. When the we recommend that you select fifth gear and then pull back into reverse.
  • Page 16 2.22 Seat Adjustments the webbing. TVR seat belts are intentionally set to lock easier than those of conventional road cars in order to mime the action of racing harnesses. However, this can mean that it can be difficult to pull the belt out when the car is parked nose...
  • Page 17 Instrumentation Instrumentation 2.24 Demist & Temp Controls A/C Control (where fitted) The demist and temperature switches are located on a small aluminium control The first function of this second switch is to control the Air-Con System. To switch panel, in the centre of the dashboard “on”...

  • Page 18: Internal Door Lock Switch

    To open the door, pull the handle backwards. 2.30 Keys There are no door keys with your Tuscan, see page 33 about the alarm.
  • Page 19 Instrumentation Instrumentation Roof Panel & Rear Screen 2.32 Roof panel removal The roof and the rear screen have been uniquely designed to be removable and (A) Before leaving the car, release the front centre catch. stow in your boot compartment. Pull back the handle from the bottom and the clasp will release.
  • Page 20 Instrumentation Instrumentation (D) Place the panel in the boot rear end first, so that the rear corners (F) When replacing the roof panel lift the handles to retract rest in the cup shaped grooves on top of each wheel arch. the locating pins before seating each rear corner.
  • Page 21 Instrumentation Instrumentation Alarm System Unlocking & Disarming the alarm 2.33 Alarm & locking As you approach the vehicle, press the button on the radiokey. The vehicle will acknowledge the signal by flashing its hazard warning lights once and unlocking The alarm System installed in your vehicle has been designed to provide optimum the doors.
  • Page 22 Routine Maintenance Cooling System Power Steering Windscreen Washer Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir Battery Fuses Bulb Replacement Interior Light Replacement 3.10 Sidelight Replacement 3.11 Headlamp Replacement 3.12 Indicator Replacement 3.13 Rear Light Replacement 3.14 Rear Number Plate Replacement 3.15 Bulb Specification Chart 3.16...
  • Page 23 EXPANSION TANK IF THE ENGINE IS HOT. ONLY CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. To check the coolant level on your Tuscan, remove the blue reservoir cap (A) and check whether the coolant fluid is visible in the filler neck. When the engine is cold, there should be approx.
  • Page 24 A universal Clutch/Brake fluid reservoir has been fitted to your Tuscan. This The dipstick on your TVR Tuscan is attached to the cap of the oil tank. (D). Due to combined reservoir feeds both the Brake and Clutch systems with fluid. The the nature of the Speed Six’s design, the engine will normally use a small amount...
  • Page 25 Load Level drive-16 Ignition Coils-17 The position of the battery in your Tuscan is located directly behind the passenger Spares Ignition to dash + Door ECU's-18 front wheel.(A) Your Tuscan has been fitted with a jump start/booster port which...
  • Page 26 Access to the Indicator bulb can be gained by opening the minor bonnet. The Please Note: Two people will be needed to remove the bonnet panel, one indicator is located in the front grill of the Tuscan. To change the bulb, push and on each side of the vehicle.
  • Page 27 Headlamps (dip & main beam)......H7 55W Sidelights (front)............5W Indicators (Front) ............. 21W Side Repeaters ..........5W Capless Brake Light/Rear light (rear)........21/5W Indicators (Rear)....... TVR Sealed LED unit Number Plate Lights ..........5W Fog Light ..............21W Reversing Light ............21W Interior Light ............. 5W Warning Lights ..........
  • Page 28 Slave Battery Connection Due to the impracticality of carrying a full sized wheel and tyre, the Tuscan is provided with a can of puncture repair foam which is intended as a temporary measure only to allow you travel home to have the puncture professionally repaired.
  • Page 29 Please note: Any petrol spilt onto the paint work should be washed off immediately to prevent staining. The TVR Tuscan is designed to run 1. 0-250 miles, max rpm should not exceed 3500 rpm even when the engine exclusively on unleaded fuel and is fitted with a narrow fuel filler neck, is warm.
  • Page 30 Using a power wash 3.22 Checks and Servicing TVR does not recommend that you power wash any part of your Tuscan. However Recommended Weekly Checks if you do decide to do so, do not spray the high pressure jet directly at the 1.
  • Page 31 If in doubt, contact your local authority for advice. 3) Ensure that the car is regularly serviced by a TVR Dealer or approved service centre. All TVR Dealers have special diagnostic equipment necessary to check for Fuel Pump Shut-off Inertia Switch the correct operation of the emission system.
  • Page 32 Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance 3.23 Resetting the Inertia Switch The inertia switch on your Tuscan is located on the passenger side of the vehicle. Situated between the door and console To reset the inertia please follow the procedure below:- To reset simply push the rubber button on the top of the switch...
  • Page 33 Technical Specification Oils and Lubricants Bodyshell Interior Chassis Suspension Braking Steering Wheels and Tyres Transmission 4.10 Slip Differential 4.11 Engine 4.12 Fuel and Ignition Systems 4.13 Dimensions...
  • Page 34 Tuscan (with optional 18 inch wheels) 235/40 ZR18 tyres front 245/40 ZR Carlube ATF-Q3 18 tyres rear Tuscan S 18 inch aluminium alloy wheels 255/35 ZR18 tyres front 255/35 ZR Please note: TVR use and recommend Carlube products. Failure to use these 18 tyres rear...
  • Page 35 Technical Specification Technical Specification Transmission 4.11 Engine 5 speed manual gearbox with hydraulically operated clutch. 6-cylinder inline alloy engine with 4 valves per cylinder Gear ratios:- and dry sump lubrication 2.95:1 1.95:1 4.12 Fuel & Ignition Systems 1.34:1 Fully mapped engine management with three way catalytic convertors and closed 1.00:1 loop fuel control strategy.
  • Page 36 Warranty General Warranty Coverage Body Warranty Coverage Replacement Parts Coverage Extent of Company Obligations Exclusion from Warranty Cover Maintenance Motor Racing Loss of Damage Limitations of Warranties 5.10 Obligations of the Owner 5.11 Disputes 5.12 Warranty Acknowledgement...
  • Page 37 Warranty Warranty This TVR has been built by TVR Engineering Limited, to the best of their ability within the Exclusion from Warranty Cover present scope of the art known to specialist car manufacturers. This warranty is given in Proprietary Equipment. The only warranties given for radio receivers, tape addition to and shall not affect the purchaser’s statutory rights as a consumer.
  • Page 38 28 days from the date of purchase, duly executed by the original owner. For TVR Cars Limited Please keep this booklet in your vehicle as to avoid unnecessary delay it must be shown to the authorised TVR distributor or dealer at the time the repair is requested.
  • Page 39 Details...
  • Page 40 TVR Code ................Trim Colour................ TVR Code ................Carpet Colour ..............TVR Code ................Trim Material ..............The descriptions and codes listed above are relevant to all TVR dealers, and should be quoted in the event of paint or trim rectification.
  • Page 41 Index...
  • Page 42 Index Index A/C Control Electronic contact key operation A/C Temperature Adjustment Switch Emergency Door Release Air Temperature Blend Engine Alarm & locking Engine Oil Dipstick Alarm System Engine Oil Filler Cap Windscreen Washer Reservoir Environment Protection Exterior Cleaning Battery Bodyshell Bonnet Release Fan Control Brake and Clutch...

  • Page 43: Steering Column Adjustment Lever

    Index Index LCD Display in brief Towing the Vehicle LCD Display Information Transmission LCD Function Controller Switch Trip meter LCD Display Contrast Turn indicator LCD warning Screens Tyre Pressures Left turn indicator light Tyres Locking & using your radiokey Lumbar Support Unlocking &...
  • Page 44 TVR Cars Limited, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0JF Tel•01253 509000 Fax•01253 356097 email•sales@tvr.co.uk web•www.tvr.co.uk...

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