Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual page 63

STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Ensure the fuel cap is securely closed before starting the vehicle.
• Fuel spray can bum skin or eyes if contacted and can cause illness if
ingested.
• Fuel spilled on the vehicle body could damage paint. Flush it with water and
detergent.
• Do not refuel with engine running.
• Always keep sparks or open flames away from the filler neck.
• Smoking is injurious to health. Smoking when refueling adds risk of fire or
explosion.
• Do not attempt to start the engine, if you have filled the tank with incorrect
fuel. This could damage the engine severely. Have the system checked by a
Mahindra authorized dealer immediately.
10.8.1 Tips for Better Fuel Economy
Give due consideration to the points listed below for better performance of vehicle
and enhance fuel economy.
• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy
• Idling for long periods of time may waste fuel
• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop
• Sudden or hard accelerations reduce fuel economy
• Slow down gradually
• Drive at moderate speeds
10-10
• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy
• While idling put the gear shift lever in neutral position
• Resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving
• Keep tires properly inflated. It is recommended to check your tire pressure in the
morning when the tyre is cold
• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to the Maintenance Section for specifications
and capacities
• Replace the fuel filter and air filter at the recommended intervals
• Shift gears at the recommended speeds and rpm bands only
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer will reduce fuel economy
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy
• Driving on flat terrains offer improved fuel economy as compared to driving on
hilly terrains
10.8.2 Calculating Fuel Efficiency
1. Re-fuel your vehicle till the auto-cut-off mode
2. Reset trip meter to zero
3. Drive at moderate speed for minimum distance of 100 km
4. Re-fuel at the same fuel station till the auto-cut-off mode.
Assume "a" liters of fuel was filled and "b" was the trip meter reading.
5. Fuel Efficiency = b/a kmpl
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