Starting The Vehicle; Safety Tips - Before Starting Your Vehicle; Preparing To Start Your Vehicle; Important Starting Precautions - Mahindra XUV500 2012 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE VEHICLE

Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle

General
• Before starting the vehicle, inspect the inside and out-
side of the vehicle and look for any damages, leaks,
loose parts, foreign objects/debris. Contact an Autho-
rized 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 sys-
tem/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.
Mirror Adjustment
Ensure that the rear view mirror and both the ORVM's are
adjusted for an unobstructed view of the road behind.
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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.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking of all doors,
both from inside and outside.
Fluid Leaks
Check the area under 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.

Preparing to Start your Vehicle

!
WARNING
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.

Important Starting Precautions

The Engine Management System controls the engine's idle
revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, idle
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