Starting The Engine - Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Select the ignition ON position when the vehicle is being towed.
Do not leave the ignition in ON for long durations when the engine is OFF. This
could lead to battery drain and ignition switch damage.
START — This position is to start the engine by cranking the starter motor. This is a
momentary position. When the key is turned to start position, the starter cranks the
engine. Once the engine is running, release the key, and the key reverts back to ON
position disengaging the starter motor from the engine.
Do not continue cranking after the engine has started. This will lead to damage
of the starter and other engine components.
If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side and try
again. The key can be removed only in the LOCK position. When the key is
removed, the steering column lock is activated and the steering wheel cannot
be turned.
Never return the key to the LOCK position or try to remove the key, when the
vehicle is in motion. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will
loose control of the vehicle and may lead to a serious accident. Remove the key
only when the vehicle is parked.
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10.3 Starting the Engine

A Accelerator B
1. Apply the park brake
2. Shift the gear lever to neutral position
3. Turn the ignition ON
4. Do not press the accelerator
5. Depress the clutch pedal
6. Turn the key momentarily to the START position to crank the engine
7. Once the engine starts, release the key; it will return to the ON position
8. If the engine fails to start, attempt to restart after about 10 Seconds
9. If the engine fails to start even after repeated attempts as per the procedure
given above, contact the nearest Authorized Mahindra Dealer
C B A
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Brake C Clutch
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