Starting And Driving The Vehicle; Safety Tips - Before Starting Your Vehicle; Ignition Switch - Mahindra THAR m2DiCR Owner's Manual

9 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE

9.1 Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle

• 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 Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
• Adjust the seat, headrest (if equipped), steering wheel and fasten
the seat belt as described in this manual. Never perform any
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 (if equipped) 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 all doors are properly closed and locked, both from inside
and outside.
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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.
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.

9.2 Ignition Switch

The different positions of the ignition switch are;
— This is the ignition and steering lock position. The vehicle
LOCK
circuits and engine is completely switched OFF. The steering wheel
is also locked and the key can be removed from the ignition only in
this position.
— In this position all electrical circuits are enabled with the
ACC
engine in OFF mode. The steering is unlocked and can be rotated.
Use this mode when you want to listen to music, use the wipers,
etc., with the engine temporarily switched OFF..
— This is the ignition ON position. All electrical circuits are
ON
enabled. Some of the warning or information lamps will illuminate in
this position. While some of the lamps will go out after a few
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