Maintenance Service Information - Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
sand in the trunk will give added traction in rear-wheel drive vehicles and can be used
to sprinkle on the snow and ice to gain better traction. And don't forget personal
protection such as a warm coat, hat, gloves and a blanket, in case you get stuck in a
storm.
13.13.2 Keep Enough Fuel in the Tank
Never let the fuel level in the tank drop below the half-full mark. A sudden storm with
unexpected heavy rains could leave you stranded for hours. Having adequate fuel
supply will allow you to idle the engine from time to time to keep warm.
Do not;
• Tap the ice on the window to crack it or chip it for a good place to start scraping.
You could end up cracking more than the ice and end up with a cracked or
shattered windshield/ window
• Pour warm or hot water on the windshield to melt ice. This will crack your
windshield
13.13.3 During Winter Storage
Start the engine occasionally, here are a few pointers to keep in mind;
• Run it in a well ventilated area. Carbon monoxide can build up quickly
• Run for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the engine to come up to the normal
operating temperature. This will allow the oil to circulate and will also open up the
thermostat so that your radiator anti-freeze circulates as well
• Start up the air conditioner and/or heater and run both for 10 minutes or so.
Again, circulating fluids is essential for good life of the system
• If your vehicle has power steering, you may want to turn the wheels a few times to
keep the fluids flowing
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13.13.4 Exterior
Wash and wax your car to provide an extra layer of protection to your paint.
13.13.5 Vinyl and Rubber
Use a good conditioner on all vinyl and rubber parts to prevent from drying out.
13.13.6 Interior
Clean the glass, shampoo the carpets, dig in between the seats to see what's there,
clean the upholstery in all nooks and corners.
13.13.7 Engine
Check all hoses and wires to make sure everything is in good condition and replace
any that need to be. The last thing to do is to make sure the internal components of
the engine remain lubricated and don't corrode.
If the engine is being started after a very long period of non-use, warm up the
engine at an idle speed for 2-3 minutes before driving the vehicle.

13.14 Maintenance Service Information

While it goes without saying that your vehicle is designed to give you the best
performance, you are advised to maintain it as per Instructions given in the Owner's
Handbook.
• You are entitled to three labour free services by any of our Dealers/ Service
Centres as per the following schedule:
All consumable such as oil/oil filter, fuel filter and service maintenance items if
changed, are charged. Labour charges are free.
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