Emergencies; Hazard Warning Flashers; Vehicle Does Not Start - Checks - Mahindra XUV500 2012 Owner's Manual

EMERGENCIES

Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flasher button is located in the central
bezel switch bank. Press the button to turn ON the hazard
warning flashers, all directional turn signals will flash to warn
oncoming traffic. This is an emergency warning system and
should be used only when there is an emergency. Use it when
your vehicle is disabled and is a safety hazard for other
motorists. Hazard warning flasher will work in all positions of
the ignition key and even when the vehicle is fully locked.
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NOTICE
With extended use, the hazard warning flasher may
drain your vehicle battery.

Vehicle does not Start - Checks

Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the
correct starting procedure and that you have sufficient fuel.
If the engine is not cranking or is cranking too slowly/
intermittently
1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean
2. If the battery terminals are firmly fastened, turn the
interior lamps ON
3. If the lamps do not illuminate, glow dim or go OFF when
the starter is cranked, the battery is weak or discharged.
Try jump starting. Follow "Jump starting" instructions
given later in this chapter
If the engine cranks normally, but does not start
1. If the lamp illumination is normal, engine cranking
normally, but the engine does not start even after
repeated cranking, it needs adjustment or repair.
Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
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