Summary of Contents for Mahindra SCORPIO S3 Plus 2020
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N N O O T T E E doubt whatsoever regarding the use or care of your vehicle, please visit your Mahindra Dealer for assistance or advice. This Owner's Manual should be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle.
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I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n – – Q Q u u i i c c k k R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e We strongly urge that you read the information provided in pages referred hereunder which will help in road safety and prevent inconvenience Warranty Coverage...............................
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Safety Symbols ............... 1-2 Instrument Cluster - Type 1 ..........4-1 General Safety Information and Instructions ....1-2 Instrument Cluster - Type 2 ..........4-2 To Owner’s of a Mahindra Vehicle........1-4 Warning Lamps Overview............ 4-3 Audio/Infotainment Manual..........1-7 Warning Lamps ..............4-5 GENERAL ..................
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Table of Contents Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Oriya....... 5-26 Anti-Lockout System ............. 8-5 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Tamil ......5-28 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ........ 8-6 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale – Telugu......5-30 Engine Immobilizer System..........8-11 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS .............. 6-1 FEATURES AND CONTROL............
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Table of Contents Head Lamp Leveling System ..........9-11 Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster ....9-36 Magic Lamps ............... 9-12 Voice Messaging System (VMS) ........9-42 Hazard on Panic Braking ..........9-12 Reverse Parking Assist System (RPAS) — Type 1 ..9-46 Static Bending Lamps............
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Table of Contents Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning System Starting the Engine............. 12-3 (HVAC)................... 11-1 Stopping the Engine ............12-4 HVAC Overview..............11-2 Manual Transmission ............12-5 Center/Side Vents............. 11-3 Driving Your Vehicle ............12-7 Second Row Floor Vents........... 11-4 Fuel-BS VI................12-11 HVAC Controls ..............
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Table of Contents Limp Home Mode ............... 14-9 Air Conditioning System Maintenance......15-21 15 MAINTENANCE ................15-1 Vehicle Storage ..............15-21 General Owners Information..........15-1 Winter Care ...............15-22 Suggestions for Obtaining Service for your Bulb Replacement ............15-23 Vehicle ................... 15-2 Scheduled Maintenance..........15-24 Need Assistance? ..............
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If you have any questions concerning the proper use or maintenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. A list of dealers can be found in the Dealer Directory Supplement.
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• We recommend you always use genuine Mahindra spare parts when performing repairs on the vehicle • We suggest that you record the vehicle data in the Warranty NOTICE indicates important information relevant to the vehicle, Information &...
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Never use a mobile phone or any device with headphone while driving. This may take your focus off the road and lead to The life span of Mahindra products depend on many factors. accidents Improper use, abuse or harsh use in general may compromise the integrity of the vehicle and significantly reduce its life span.
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5-15 kms. of driving. If the disturbance persists, have the tyres checked by an Authorized Mahindra Dealer. D D r r i i v v i i n n g g L L o o n n g g D D i i s s t t a a n n c c e e s s...
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I I N N T T R R O O D D U U C C T T I I O O N N A A N N D D S S A A F F E E T T Y Y P P R R E E C C A A U U T T I I O O N N S S To avoid counterfeit parts and to protect our brand image, Mahindra genuine parts are packed in a branded carton. Look for For maximum vehicle performance and safety considerations the “Mahindra Genuine Parts”...
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In view of our policy of continuously improving our products, we reserve the right to alter specifications, designs or features without prior notice and without liability. We recommend you contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for the latest features applicable to your vehicle. F F e e a a t t u u r r e e...
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Lamp contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for assistance S S l l o o w w B B l l i i n n k k i i n n g g : : Vehicle armed and Immobilizer system active...
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5 5 . . 1 1 D D i i e e s s e e l l O O x x i i d d a a t t i i o o n n C C a a t t a a l l y y s s t t ( ( D D O O C C ) ) MaxiCLEAN DEF is available at all the authorized Mahindra dealers A diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) is an after treatment component in variable packs.
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• In such a case , do not start the engine and immediately contact nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer for assistance. • Never attempt to use agricultural grade urea mixed with water. Agricultural grade urea does not meet the necessary specifications and the after treatment system of your vehicle 5 5 .
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20 liter. Overfilling may result in system/component failure. Only If the DEF warning lamp turns on due to the DEF quality, see authorized Mahindra dealer will be able to correctly determine contamination/incorrect fluid for corrective action. Failure to correct may quantity of DEF present inside tank.
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If the DEF warning lamp turns on due to dosing malfunction, see your If SCR system detects any malfunction due to failures in authorised Mahindra dealer to have this repaired. Failure to repair the components or tampering, warnings are flashed in four stages.
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S S e e a a t t B B e e l l t t s s - - P P a a t t i i e e n n t t s s system, even if the accident is “minor”. Please have your Persons with serious medical conditions should also wear a seat Authorized Mahindra Dealer inspect the seat belt system after belt. Consult your doctor for specific recommendations before an accident travel.
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Airbags could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries, or they may not deploy when there is a need. Visit an authorized Mahindra dealer if these parts must be removed. 7 7 . . 2 2 . . 8 8 A A i i r r b b a a g g D D i i s s p p o o s s a a l l Improper disposal of an airbag or a vehicle with live airbags can be extremely dangerous.
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Should you lose your keys or if you need replacement keys, they can be ordered through an Authorized Mahindra Dealer. W12G30 There is a limitation (max 2 keys at a time) to the number of keys that can be programmed.
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Press the driver door lock tab down (A) to lock or pull out the lock tab (B) to unlock all doors simultaneously. Mahindra strongly recommends that the child safety rear door locks be used whenever there are children traveling in the rear seat.
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RKE and screw to tight fit. Check operation of the If the key is stolen or lost, communicate to an Authorized RKE. Mahindra Dealer to de-activate the function of the lost or stolen key. This is essential to avoid unauthorized access using the misplaced key.
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In order to safeguard the theft protection system of the vehicle, Mahindra will not supply EMS ECU (Engine Management In the event of the vehicle not starting with the correct key, System - Electronic Control Unit), vehicle keys and the ICU as a switch off the ignition and remove for a minimum of 1 minute set for any vehicle.
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Authorized Mahindra Dealer. 9 9 . . 3 3 2 2 . . 5 5 E E n n g g i i n n e e C C o o o o l l a a n n t t T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e G G a a u u g g e e Never remove the degassing tank cap when the engine is hot.
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If the low fuel warning lamp continues to be ON even after filling display. When the tank is near empty i.e. RESERVE, the bottom bar sufficient fuel, contact your Authorized Mahindra Dealer as soon as alone is illuminated and the low fuel warning lamp in the cluster is possible.
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4) to the required level continuously if there is a fault in the engine management system. Contact the nearest Mahindra Dealer for the necessary repairs. If the brake lamp still continues to illuminate, immediately get the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
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9 9 . . 3 3 4 4 . . 8 8 B B a a t t t t e e r r y y C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g S S y y s s t t e e m m W W a a r r n n i i n n g g L L a a m m p p suspect brake trouble is very dangerous and could result in serious injuries. Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for battery...
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ON. It automatically goes OFF when the glow plug reaches the required temperature. Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer if the glow plug lamp does not Operating the vehicle with the low oil pressure warning lamp illuminate with ignition ON or illuminates while driving.
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9 9 . . 3 3 4 4 . . 1 1 5 5 L L o o w w F F u u e e l l W W a a r r n n i i n n g g L L a a m m p p • Illuminates while driving Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer immediately when the When the fuel level in the fuel tank falls below the airbag warning lamp indicates a system malfunction.
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9 9 . . 3 3 4 4 . . 2 2 2 2 C C r r u u i i s s e e C C o o n n t t r r o o l l W W a a r r n n i i n n g g L L a a m m p p the wheels can lock during severe braking. Have the vehicle checked by an Authorized Mahindra Dealer as soon as possible. The cruise control warning lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and goes OFF in about 3 seconds indicating normal status.
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& beeps alerts. Mahindra will accept any responsibility or can be held liable R R P P A A S S I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n o o n n I I n n f f o o t t a a i i n n m m e e n n t t S S c c r r e e e e n n...
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• If the obstacle is between 100 to 120 cm, RPAS is an aiding system. Under no circumstances will Mahindra accept any responsibility or can be held liable for any • If the obstacle is between direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage caused 75 to 100 cm, by this system.
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The system alerts you through a beep alert when the obstacle is at For the below conditions contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer less than 120cm from the rear bumper. The beep sound alert • If Camera is not working, then the Infotainment display will be increases when the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
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Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without the need Under any circumstances Mahindra accepts no responsibility to keep your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for and cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or cruising on straight, open highways.
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• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level. Check the low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service from an Authorized Mahindra Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering pump Dealer may produce noise for a short amount of time.
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ABS. The vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by an authorized Mahindra dealer. The Anti-lock brake system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at a...
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Your vehicle is equipped with an HVAC filter. If the AC under your vehicle performance is considerably low, it is recommended have the HVAC filter checked at the nearest Mahindra Dealer. • The air conditioner should be operated at least for ten minutes once every fortnight, even during winter months.
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1 1 2 2 . . 1 1 . . 2 2 M M i i r r r r o o r r A A d d j j u u s s t t m m e e n n t t vehicle ; look for any damages, leaks, loose parts, foreign objects/debris. Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer if Ensure that the rear view mirror and both the ORVM’s are adjusted required.
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S S T T A A R R T T I I N N G G A A N N D D D D R R I I V V I I N N G G T T H H E E V V E E H H I I C C L L E E leaks. If leaks are observed, contact an Authorized Mahindra —...
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Your vehicle is powered by a turbo diesel engine. Before turning the engine OFF, always allow the engine to return to normal idle speed If the engine still fails to start, contact an Authorized Mahindra and run for few seconds. This assures proper cooling and Dealer for assistance.
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• Contact your Mahindra Authorised Dealer immediately Never drive through still water that is higher than the bottom of • Have the vehicle towed to nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer the axle hubs. Not following this instruction will allow water to...
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If incorrect or unapproved fuel is filled incidentally by negligence, During freezing weather if the fuel is not winterized or is do not start the vehicle. Contact an Authorized Mahindra insufficiently winterized, waxing/gelling may take place in the fuel, Dealer to have the fuel system drained completely.
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If you ever have any questions regarding your tyres, please refer to literature supplied by the tyre manufacturer, or to the separate tyre warranty provided by the tyre manufacturer. You may also contact Mahindra directly, or the tyre manufacturer. The tyre rating of your vehicle is; W12L01 •...
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Engine Management needs adjustment or repair. Contact an Authorized Mahindra System, electrical or electronic controls. In case of certain faults, Dealer.
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If any evidence of failure is observed, contact the nearest If the engine is getting overheated, the Engine Management System Authorized Mahindra Dealer for help. In case, no system leakage/ reduces engine power substantially and may even shut the engine failure is suspected, driving can be continued.
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If you find any of these things, do engine coolant. not jump start the vehicle. Call Mahindra Road Side Assistance or replace the battery. If the weather is very cold, remove the refill caps and check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or 1 1 4 4 .
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Mode. This condition is accompanied by the check engine lamp illuminating in the instrument cluster. In this mode, the vehicle speed is limited and the accelerator pedal may not function normally. It is recommended you contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer immediately for assistance. 14-9...
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• Make it a habit to use this manual to record scheduled maintenance in the Service Coupon Booklet Mahindra technicians are well trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, • Consult with your Authorized Mahindra Dealer for all your service tips and in dealership training programs.
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B B e e R R e e a a s s o o n n a a b b l l e e w w i i t t h h R R e e q q u u e e s s t t s s Mahindra Dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best.
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Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Your vehicle's oils and fluids should be changed at It's important to document the maintenance of your vehicle. For the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair.
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M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E Use only brake fluid that meets Mahindra specifications. Refer to the ‘Lubricant and Capacities’ section. Draining or changing of brake fluid should always be done by an Authorized Mahindra dealer.
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1 1 5 5 . . 1 1 4 4 B B a a t t t t e e r r y y Do not disconnect battery terminals while the engine is running. Your vehicle is equipped with a Mahindra genuine battery. For This will adversely affect all electronic controllers.
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1 1 5 5 . . 1 1 5 5 . . 4 4 P P a a i i n n t t C C h h i i p p s s • Mahindra dealers have the exact touch-up paint to match your vehicle's color •...
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1 1 5 5 . . 1 1 5 5 . . 6 6 P P l l a a s s t t i i c c ( ( N N o o n n - - p p a a i i n n t t e e d d ) ) E E x x t t e e r r i i o o r r P P a a r r t t s s Windshield Washer Concentrate, available at your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. This washer fluid contains a special solution in Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products addition to alcohol which helps remove the hot wax deposited on are available with your authorized dealer.
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Take your they are hot. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and vehicle to an Authorized Mahindra Service Station only. Trained are to be handled with special care. Mishandling it may cause technicians and genuine Mahindra parts at Mahindra Authorized the bulb to burst or shatter.
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Alphabetical Index Driving Through Water............12-9 Driving Your Vehicle .