Maintenance - Inside The Vehicle; Maintenance-Outside The Vehicle - Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
To avoid burning yourself, do not replace the light bulbs when they are hot.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and are to be handled with special
care. Mishandling it may cause the bulb to burst or shatter. Hold the bulb with
its metal/plastic holder/base and do not touch the glass part with bare hands.
Using bulbs with units of higher output capacity/wattage is illegal and may
damage your vehicle's electrical system.
Replacement bulbs must meet the specification of originally fitted bulbs.

13.7 Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle

13.7.1 Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights and other lights are
all working. Check headlight aim.
13.7.2 Warning Messages and Lamps
Check all warning lamps appearing in the instrument cluster and DDAS. Refer to the
relevant sections in this manual for further details.
13.7.3 Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely in any position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latched position.
13.7.4 Seat Belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.
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13.7.5 Accelerator Pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation, uneven pedal effort or stickiness. Check the
foot well and remove obstructions if any.
13.7.6 Brake Pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and proper clearance. Check the foot well and
remove obstructions if any.

13.8 Maintenance-Outside the Vehicle

The following checks should be carried out from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
13.8.1 Lamps
Check and ensure proper functioning of all exterior lamps.
13.8.2 Fluid Leaks
Check the engine compartment and the underbody of the vehicle for any leaks. If you
smell fuel vapor or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately.
13.8.3 Doors and Engine Hood
Check all doors and latches including the tailgate for proper functioning. Make sure
the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
13.8.4 Tire Inflation Pressure
Check the tire pressure with a pressure gauge every week.
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