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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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Instrument Cluster ..............4-1 General Safety Information and Instructions ....1-3 Warning Lamps Overview – Diesel ........4-2 To Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle........1-4 Warning Lamps ..............4-5 Audio/Infotainment Manual..........1-7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - Applicable for Diesel.... 5-1 GENERAL ..................
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Table of Contents Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Marathi ......5-24 Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Instruction ......7-3 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Oriya........5-26 Airbag System Malfunction Lamp ........7-4 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Tamil ........5-28 Airbag Inflation/Deployment ..........7-5 Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Telugu........ 5-30 Child Restraint and Airbag ..........7-7 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS ..............
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Table of Contents Driving and Operation ............11-2 Defogging/De-misting and Defrosting ......13-8 RPAS Information on Instrument Cluster ..... 11-2 Manual – HVAC Controls (if equipped)......13-9 Operation of RPAS.............. 11-3 HVAC Air Filter (Cabin Air Filter) ........13-13 Pay Attention ............... 11-4 Rapid Cabin Cooling............13-14 Limitations of RPAS............
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Table of Contents Hill Hold Control (HHC) (if equipped)......14-31 General Owners Information..........17-1 Cruise Control (if equipped) ..........14-31 Opening/Closing the Hood..........17-4 Fuel-BS VI................14-34 Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment - Tips for Better Fuel Economy.........14-37 Diesel ..................17-6 15 WHEELS AND TYRES ..............15-1 General Maintenance ............
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If you have any questions regarding the proper use or maintenance of your vehicle ; please call your Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
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Authorized Mahindra network • We recommend you should always use genuine Mahindra spare parts when performing repairs on the vehicle CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if •...
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The life span of Mahindra products depend on many factors. Never use a mobile phone or any device with headphone while Improper use, abuse or harsh use in general may compromise driving.
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5-15 kms. of driving. If the disturbance while the vehicle is in motion. Always switch off the engine, and persists, have the tyres checked by an Authorized Mahindra Dealer. wait for the engine to come to a complete stop before...
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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 any liability. We recommend you contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for the latest features applicable to your vehicle. L L X X M M T T...
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Low Engine Oil Pressure turn OFF. Telltale ON even after start of engine indicates low Continuously ON Warning Lamp engine oil pressure. Contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer immediately Door Ajar Warning Lamp Continuously ON Indicates one or more doors are open...
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Indicates water in fuel filter. Drain the water from filter or Water in Fuel warning Lamp* Continuously ON contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for assistance Telltale will be ON in ignition ON But engine is OFF. If it is ON in Battery Charging System...
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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 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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Park Regeneration process may not start if CHECK ENGINE LAMP or OBD are ON in the cluster. Take vehicle to Mahindra authorised dealer for assistance. • During the regeneration process, take care the vehicle is not...
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E E 1 1 3 3 20 liter. Overfilling may result in system/component failure. Only authorized Mahindra dealer will be able to correctly determine quantity of DEF present inside tank. Hence if you are refilling the DEF yourself, fill only 5.0 liter, in case DEF Low level warning is flashed.
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If the DEF warning lamp turns on due to dosing malfunction, see your Hold OK to start regeneration. authorised Mahindra dealer to have this repaired. Failure to repair the system may cause the engine start restriction. Once REGEN has started, Text in page will change to REGEN In Progress.
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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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B - ISO/F2: Reduced-Height Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint better safety of your child. System (height 650mm) • Mahindra is not responsible for the personal injury and B1 - ISO/F2X: Reduced-Height Second Version Back Surface Shape property damage due to the defect of child restraint system.
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Even if the airbags do not deploy during an accident, take your remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some vehicle to an Authorised Mahindra Dealer for a thorough inspection minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off...
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Airbags could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries, or they may not deploy when there is a need. Visit an Authorised Mahindra Dealer if these parts must be removed. 7 7 . . 1 1 1 1 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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7 7 . . 1 1 2 2 A A i i r r b b a a g g R R e e p p a a i i r r Recommended to visit authorized Mahindra dealer if you found any...
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20 days after all the formalities are completed. Please contact the Authorised Mahindra Dealer to understand the formalities involved. Never leave the key in the ignition switch with children in the vehicle. A child could switch on the ignition, start the engine,...
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8 8 . . 4 4 E E n n g g i i n n e e I I m m m m o o b b i i l l i i s s e e r r S S y y s s t t e e m m system malfunction. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.
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(57 +/— 2 Litres), E indicates the tank is empty. last bar is still off and telltale is blinking even after filling sufficient fuel, contact your Authorised Mahindra Dealer as soon as possible. When all the bars in the display starts blinking/flashing, contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer at the earliest.
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• If the Indicator lamp is blinking continuously, reduce the vehicle drained. Contact an Authorised Mahindra Dealer. speed until the lamp stops blinking. Contact the Mahindra dealer as soon as possible. Do not continue driving the vehicle with the Water-in-Fuel 1 1 0 0 .
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1 1 0 0 . . 1 1 4 4 . . 1 1 3 3 P P a a r r k k L L a a m m p p checked as soon as possible at an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.
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OFF when the glow plug reaches the required than 3 seconds, the cruise mode is deactivated and the lamp goes temperature. Contact an authorized Mahindra dealer, if it OFF indicating that the vehicle is not in cruise mode. illuminates while driving.
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1 1 1 1 . . 3 3 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 s s t t r r u u m m e e n n t t C C l l u u s s t t e e r r 60 cm • RPAS is an aiding system. Under no circumstances mahindra will accept any responsibility or can be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage caused by this system •...
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Check the low power steering pump may produce noise for a short amount of time. This is due to fluid level before seeking service from an Authorized Mahindra the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be...
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ABS. The vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by an authorized Mahindra dealer. The Anti-lock braking system, It is designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at a...
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ABS. The vehicle should be examined as soon Typically, the front end carries more weight and EBD distributes as possible by an authorized Mahindra dealer. less braking pressure to the rear brakes avoiding a lock up/skid.
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HVAC filter checked at the nearest Mahindra Dealer. 1 1 3 3 . . 6 6 H H V V A A C C A A i i r r F F i i l l t t e e r r ( ( C C a a b b i i n n A A i i r r F F i i l l t t e e r r ) ) •...
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1 1 4 4 . . 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 found 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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Shift the gear shift lever to neutral position. Refer to the ‘Jump-starting procedure’ section in this manual. Turn the ignition ON. If the engine still fails to start, contact an Authorized Mahindra Wait till the glow plug lamp to switch off before the engine Dealer for assistance.
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Contact help of any circular/pen type object , and then press knob button to Authorised Mahindra Service Center at the earliest. come out of P. • Always start the engine while the selector lever is in P & N with Brake pedal depressed.
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This position stops the transmission of power from the engine to Contact the nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer for further drive axle. With the gear lever is in neutral and brakes released, the assistance.
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1 1 4 4 . . 8 8 . . 2 2 E E S S P P O O F F F F ( ( I I f f e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d ) ) Mahindra recommends that ESP be operational in all normal driving conditions.
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Driving straight up or straight • Contact your Mahindra Authorised Dealer immediately down is preferred. • Have the vehicle towed to nearest Mahindra Authorised Dealer • Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects to check any entry of water into the engine such as rocks and stumps.
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Mud splashes will deposit in various components under chassis and under bonnet depending on the nature of track you are driving. While your THAR is a capable off roader, it would need Failure to completely engage any transfer case position can drivers attention &...
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Contact an Authorized fuel level prior to starting your journey. Mahindra Dealer to have the fuel system drained completely. Never carry fuel in separate containers in the vehicle, it is Petrol/Diesel is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns dangerous and may lead to an inadvertent fuel leak or spillage.
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If any of the wheel studs or nuts are damaged, contact the nearest Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Always tighten the nuts in a crisscross sequence. Never use oil or grease on your wheel studs or nuts.
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• Check if the reverse gear is engaged, if it is engaged disengage it • Check if the cluster mode button is working fine If problem still persist, contact an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for Press the mode button (Up arrow) further assistance.
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For optimum performance of the cooling system you must If any evidence of failure is observed, contact the nearest maintain the required coolant level and use only recommended Authorized Mahindra Dealer for help. In case, no system leakage/ engine coolant. failure is suspected, driving can be continued.
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If you find any of these things, do terminals. You must make sure that the red and black ends of not jump start the vehicle. Call Mahindra Road Side Assistance or your jumper cables never touch each other once they are replace the battery.
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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. 16-9...
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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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Authorized Mahindra Dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its 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 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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1 1 7 7 . . 5 5 . . 7 7 F F u u e e l l F F i i l l t t e e r r W W a a t t e e r r D D r r a a i i n n i i n n g g ( ( I I f f e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d ) ) Use only brake/clutch fluid that meets Mahindra specifications.
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1 1 7 7 . . 8 8 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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• Use the custom bright metal cleaners, available at your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Apply the product as you would wax to clean chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, and then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry rag •...
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• Avoid automatic car washes, as they can damage the fabric. • Always use only approved products to clean fabric parts. These products are available with your Authorised Mahindra Dealer. • Careless handling and storage of the fabric roof top may damage the parts, resulting into the malfunction and tearing •...
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• Be careful while washing the Quarter Glass of the Hardtop, ensure to adhere to the following. 1. Using the approved Mahindra cleaning solutions. 2. Using a clean cloth to remove dust on Quarter Glass else it may lead to haziness & scratches on it.
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1 1 7 7 . . 9 9 . . 6 6 P P a a i i n n t t C C h h i i p p s s 2. To avoid damage to the external bolts or nuts of the Hardtop. • Mahindra dealers have the exact touch-up paint to match your 3. To avoid damage/misplacement for the removed vehicle's color fasteners.