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This booklet is your guide to the basic operation and maintenance of your new Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC. Please take time to read it carefully. As with any fine MotoCorp machine, proper care and maintenance are essential for trouble-free operation and optimum performance.
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ACCESSORIES SHOWN MAY NOT BE THE PART OF STANDARD FITMENT. IT IS OUR ENDEAVOUR TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE OUR PRODUCTS. THIS COULD LEAD TO CHANGE IN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE. ‘SPLENDOR+ XTEC’ COMPLIES WITH THE Hero MotoCorp Ltd LATEST EMISSION NORMS.
HEADLAMP FOCUS ADJUSTMENT PRE-RIDE INSPECTION CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTING THE ENGINE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM RIDING/BRAKING POLISHING OF VEHICLE PARKING/UTILITY BOX BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING TOOL KIT/FIRST AID KIT ROAD SIGNS CLEANING AND WASHING OF VEHICLE WARRANTY MAINTENANCE HERO GENUINE PARTS ZONAL/REGIONAL/AREA OFFICES...
Engine Year of Month of Assembly Plant Serial Number Description Manufacturing Manufacturing Model: SPLENDOR+ XTEC Engine Variants Electric Start/Disc/Cast Wheel/i3s HAW34 HA11E7 VIN and Engine No. may be required: 1. During registration of the vehicle. 2. For dealing with legal & insurance departments.
VEHICLE VIEWS TOP VIEW 10 11 12 (1) Ignition switch with steering lock (11) Side stand indicator (2) Fuel tank lid (12) Turn signal indicators (3) Mode button (13) High beam indicator (4) Horn switch (14) Programmed FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (5) Turn signal lamp switch (15) Front brake master cylinder/Reservoir...
LEFT SIDE VIEW (1) Leg guard (7) Saree guard with ( 2) 1 ECU (inside) women pillion step (2) Gearshift pedal (13) Side stand switch (8) Rear reflex reflector (3) Main stand (14) Throttle body (4) Side stand (9) Rear turn signal lamp (15) Position lamp (5) Pillion footrest (10) Tail/stop lamp...
VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall length 2000 mm Overall width 720 mm Overall height 1052 mm Wheelbase 1236 mm Saddle height 785 mm 165 mm Ground clearance Weight Kerb weight 113.6 kg Capacities Engine oil 1 litre at disassembly and 0.85 litre at draining Fuel tank 9.8 litres Engine...
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ITEM SPECIFICATIONS 80/100 18M/C 47P (Tubeless tyre) Front Tyre size 80/100 18M/C 54P (Tubeless tyre) Rear Front (Disc) Dia. 240mm Internal expanding shoe type, 130 mm Brakes Rear (Drum) (Integrated braking system) Transmission Primary reduction 3.722 (67/18) 3.143 (44/14) Final reduction 3.182 (35/11) Gear ratio, 1...
ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS operation. Such changes could seriously impair your vehicle's handling, stability and Modifying your vehicle or using non- Hero braking, making it unsafe to ride. Removing or accessories can make your vehicle MotoCorp modifying your lamps, mufflers, emission unsafe.
WARNING If you are involved in a crash Personal safety is your first priority. If you or Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of • anyone else has been injured, take time to serious injury or death in a crash. assess the severity of the injuries and whether Be sure you and your pillion always wear a •...
Tightly wrap loose/hanging clothes & avoid • entangling with moving parts. Get your vehicle serviced regularly by the • Authorised workshop. Hero MotoCorp Before riding make sure in which mode you • are riding whether with i3s switch “ON’ or “OFF”.
Hero MotoCorp incompatible spares and accessories can upset or deteriorate your vehicle’s running condition. Genuine engine oil: Hero 4T Plus SAE 10W 30 SL grade (JASO MA2) engine oil • recommended by and make sure you change it every 6000 km.
PARTS FUNCTION Ignition switch “ON” ( ) position “OFF”( ) position/ Lock open 1. Ignition switch “LOCK” position 2. Ignition key 3. Steering lock position Key position Function Key removal The LCD panel illuminates & initial display of multi function digital segments are displayed. The fuel gauge segment will swing to the maximum scale once and back to its normal position.
Displays when the next service is due (page 17). indicator You will get all the incoming call alert on the meter console once your smartphone is paired with the vehicle via Hero 2 Incoming call alert app (page 23). You will get all the missed call alert on the meter console...
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(page 17). Display battery status of smartphone on the meter console Bluetooth once your smartphone is paired with the vehicle via Hero app (page 20). Display battery status of smartphone on the meter console once your smartphone is paired with the vehicle via Hero Phone battery status app (page 25).
LCD PANEL (a) Odometer The odometer (1) shows accumulated distance travelled. The odometer can be selected by pressing the mode button (2). (1) Tripmeter (2) Mode button (c) Fuel gauge The fuel gauge (1) indicates approximate fuel available in the form of digital segments. The digital segments (2) will swing to maximum scale on the meter console once the (1) Odometer...
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3±1 turned “ON”. seconds. NOTE NOTE If the user name “VIJAY” is assigned in Hero app (page 19) then user name will come as , instead of “HELLO VIJAY” “HELLO MY HERO” (1) Real Time Mileage Indicator (RTMI) When the ignition switch is turned “ON”...
NOTE CAUTION NOTE Please ensure the vehicle is not used with low After getting the vehicle serviced, make sure that the service reminder indicator has been fuel indicator glowing continuously. It will not reset. only result in the vehicle running out of fuel, but may also cause serious damage to the fuel pump.
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NOTE Application: Compatibility and performance of Hero App • Hero App is available in the google play store may vary based on your device and software (for androids) or App Store (for iOS), which version. can be installed in your device to access Application needs GPS signal, internet and •...
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Make and manage phone calls. g. Send and view SMS messages. ALLOW ALLOW Bluetooth: Your vehicle is equipped with bluetooth connectivity feature by which you can pair your smartphone with the meter console of your SPLENDOR+ XTEC vehicle through ALLOW Hero App.
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After successful login to Hero App (page 19) User will be redirect to the Bluetooth • searching screen (3). To connect your device to bluetooth proceed The application searches for a while and as follows: • displays all compatible nearby devices.
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Now application will send paring request • notification (8). Click on the notification Now meter console will display paring pin • (9). Enter the pin in application screen and • select “Pair” (10). (11) Disclaimer popup (12) Ok Now application asks the user to give the •...
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Your vehicle is equipped with autopairing feature by which if you turn ''OFF'' vehicle's ignition switch after successful pairing with (13) Smart mode permission Hero App, it will reconnect automatically once (14) Grant permission ignition switch is turned ''ON''. On pairing, meter console displays •...
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Vijay, calls alerts (1) on the meter console and in then your meter console will display Vijay. dashboard of Hero App (2) it will show missed call count. (1) Incoming call alert (2) Name of the caller...
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Hero App (2). 4 bar display – 80-100% 3 bar display – 60-79% 2 bar display – 40-59% (2) Phone battery status on Hero App 1 bar display – 20-39% 1 bar blinks with outer line display –1-19%.
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(page 20), then you will display phone (page 20), then you can switch “ON” the network strength (1) in dashboard of Hero DND mode (android) (1) in which your App. smartphone will...
HANDLEBAR SWITCHES CONTROL 4. Clutch switch Left handlebar controls There is a clutch switch (4) provided for the 1. Dimmer switch safety of the rider. The vehicle cannot be started by electric starter switch until the clutch Select “ ” for high beam and “ ”...
i3s (IDLE STOP START SYSTEM) Right handlebar controls Starting & Warm up the engine: 1. Electric starter switch ( ) Turn the ignition key to “ON” ( ) position. Ensure starter switch (1) is operated when the vehicle is in neutral gear. If the vehicle is The i3s indicator (1) will glow on the engaged in gear press the clutch lever before speedometer console for 2 seconds and turn...
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NOTE If vehicle stops in i3s condition and kept idle • for more than 500 secs (ignition switch in “ON” position) i3s function will be deactivated and cannot be started by pressing the clutch lever, rider can only start the vehicle with electric or kick start. If engine is stopped by any means other than •...
• tension and the side stand assembly for free i3s system does not work properly, it is movement. recommended to visit your Authorised Hero Check whether the side stand indicator (1) workshop. • MotoCorp glows when the side stand is down.
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(2) Side stand switch (3) Side stand spring Visit Authorised Does engine start? If the side stand indicator (1) does not operate Hero MotoCorp • Workshop as described in above steps, please visit your Authorised workshop.
If your vehicle doesn't operate as described in above flow diagram, please visit your Authorised workshop. Hero MotoCorp WARNING Regularly inspect the functionality of "Side stand engine kill” feature and in case of any malfunction visit Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop...
If you observe any problem related to the flame away. operational performance of the vehicle, Refuel only outdoors. • contact your Authorized Hero MotoCorp Wipe off spills immediately. • workshop. USB CHARGER A USB charger (1) with a cap (2) located on...
NOTE Do not apply any soap solution, oil or grease • inside the USB charger. Any personal belongings have to be removed • before water washing to avoid damage. Always keep the USB port cap closed after • use to prevent dust or water entry during rains/water wash.
Lamps and Horn-Check that headlamp, Please follow the tips as given below: • Engine oil level-Check and top up engine tail/stop lamp, turn signal lamps and horn • oil if required (page 46). Check for leaks. function properly. Rear view mirror-Ensure that the rear Programmed FI malfunction indicator •...
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After that rider again needs to press the reduce the speed and drive to the Authorised electric starter switch. workshop for check-up Hero MotoCorp If engine started, cranking of the engine will • stop after r/min reaches more than 1000.
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Flooded engine If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. Open the throttle fully. • Press the starter switch for 5 seconds. • Follow the normal starting procedure. • If the engine starts with unstable idle, Ÿ...
Recommended max. operating speed in WARNING each gear. Never run the engine in a closed area, the 1 25 km/hr 2 45 km/hr exhaust contains poisonous gases. 3 70 km/hr 4 100 km/hr RIDING CAUTION After the engine has been warmed up, the •...
UTILITY BOX Wherever possible, reduce speed or apply • To store some utility items a utility box has brake before entering a turn, closing the throttle or braking in mid turn may cause been provided. wheel slip. Wheel slip will reduce control over the vehicle.
Consult your the vehicle. Authorised Dealer for Wet the vehicle with light water spray. Hero MotoCorp • recommendation applicable to your Avoid directing water meter console, individual needs and use. If your vehicle muffler outlets and electrical parts.
MotoCorp and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. Always follow the procedures and precautions • To ensure best quality and reliability, it is in this owner's manual. recommended to use Hero MotoCorp genuine parts for repair and replacement.
Hero by properly trained and equipped technicians. Your Authorised workshop meets MotoCorp Hero MotoCorp all of these requirements. Ensure that each paid service is availed within 180 days or 6000 km from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.
Give a missed call to +91 8367796950 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE or Scan QR code Dear Customer, We would strongly recommend the following schedule, to keep your vehicle in perfect running condition and healthy environment. Vehicle subjected to severe use or ridden in dusty area will require more frequent servicing.
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WHICHEVER DURING FREE SERVICE PERIOD COMES FIRST DURING PAID SERVICE PERIOD SERVICE ONCE IN EVERY 6000 KM ITEMS Next Next Next 1st 60 DAYS 500- 6000- 12000- 18000- KM Note-1 6000 12000 6500 12500 18500 Disc Wear/Pad Wear Note-7 Brake Fluid I, T I, T I, T...
ENGINE OIL The oil level dipstick (1) is on the right crankcase cover for measuring oil level. Oil Use hero genuine engine oil or recommended level must be maintained between the upper grade oil. BRAND: Hero 4T plus (2) and lower (3) level marks on the oil level dipstick.
CAUTION Running the engine with insufficient oil can • cause serious engine damage. Running the engine with excessive oil can • cause spark plug fouling & loss in performance. Engine oil is a major factor affecting the • performance and service life of the engine. Non-detergent, vegetable or castor based racing oils are not recommended.
Remove the gasket (6) and dowel pins (7) Remove centrifugal filter cover (9) with • • (2 nos.). gasket & clean the centrifugal filter (10) Remove the oil filter screen (8) and wash it with non flammable or high flash point •...
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Remove the air cleaner element (7) • from air cleaner housing (8). (1) Left side cover (2) Side cover screw (3) Lug (4) Direction indicator Remove the air cleaner cover screws (5) Ÿ (7) Air cleaner element and the cover (6). (8) Air cleaner housing CAUTION (5) Air cleaner cover screws...
The clearance will change as the when riding in rain or at full throttle. engine temperature rises. Customer can visit Authorised • Hero workshop in case tappet noise MotoCorp observed before 6000 km. Remove the tappet covers (1) and cylinder •...
Standard clearance Remove the timing hole cap (4). Rotate • • the cam sprocket (7) clockwise using the Intake: 0.10 mm Exhaust: 0.10 mm special tool (8) until the ‘T’ line mark (5) on the flywheel coincides with the index mark(6) on the left crankcase cover.
To adjust the free play, loosen the lock nut • Authorised workshop. Hero MotoCorp (3). Turn the adjusting nut (4) to obtain the THROTTLE OPERATION specified free play. Tighten the lock nut and check the adjustment.
If the specified free play is not achieved, adjust the free play on throttle body side. (b) At throttle body side Remove the side covers, fuel tank and utility box. Loosen the lock nut (5). Turn the adjuster (6) to obtain the specified free play. Tighten the lock nut and check the adjustment.
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Inspection Turn the engine “OFF”, park the vehicle on • its main stand and shift the transmission to neutral. Remove hole cap (2). Drive chain slack (3) should be adjusted to • allow approximately 25 mm vertical movement by hand. (4) Chain lock plate (5) Open end (1) Drive chain...
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Adjustment Park the vehicle on its main stand with the • transmission in neutral and the ignition switch in "OFF" position. Loosen the rear axle nut (1) and sleeve nut • (2). Loosen both the drive chain lock nuts (3). (2) Sleeve nut (3) Drive chain lock nut (4) Drive chain adjusting nut...
& rear brakes activate jointly. NOTE (a) Front brake inspection Visit Authorised workshop Hero MotoCorp Master Cylinder/Reservoir. for inspection, cleaning, lubrication and Location: Right handlebar. adjustment of drive chain at every 2000 km Brake fluid recommended: DoT 3 or DoT 4...
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If either pad is worn to the bottom of the • grooves replace both pads as a set. Visit your Authorised workshop Hero MotoCorp for this service. (2) Brake pads (3) Caliper (4) Disc NOTE Clean the dirt and mud accumulation •...
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If adjustment is necessary, turn the rear NOTE • brake adjusting nut (3). If proper adjustment cannot be obtained by this method, visit your Authorised (A) Decrease free play (CW) Hero workshop. MotoCorp (B) Increase free play (ACW) (3) Adjusting nut (4) Brake joint pin...
(d) Brake wear indicators SUSPENSION Front and rear suspension inspection When the brake is applied, an arrow (1), fixed to the brake arm (2), moves towards a Check the front forks by locking the front • reference mark (3) on the brake panel (4). If brake and pumping the front fork up and the arrow aligns with the reference mark on down vigorously.
(1) Rear shock absorber (2) Pin spanner (1) Axle nut (2) Axle (3) Wheel (4) Left & right side collars (A) Stiffer (B) Softer In direction A: Stiffer • CAUTION In direction B: Softer • Do not operate front brake lever when the NOTE wheel is removed.
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(1) Side collars (1) Rear brake adjusting nut (2) Brake rod (3) Brake arm (4) Brake stopper arm After installing the wheel apply the brake • (5) Brake panel (6) Split pin (7) Lock nut several times and then check if the wheel rotates freely.
Adjust the rear brake free play (page 58) TUBELESS TYRES • • and drive chain slackness (page 53). The tyres fitted on your vehicle are of After installing the wheel, apply the brake TUBELESS type. • several times and check for free wheel To safely operate your vehicle, your tyres must rotation when released.
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Under inflated tyres can also cause wheel pressures given below. If you do, the tyres will damage in rocky terrain. be under-inflated. Over-inflated tyres make your vehicle ride The recommended “cold” tyre pressures are: harshly, are more prone to damage from road Rider only Rider and Pillion hazards, and wear unevenly.
Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel requires special tools and technical expertise. If a tyre is punctured or damaged, it is advised to visit nearest tyre manufacture, Hero authorised dealer/workshop or the MotoCorp tyre repair shop who has expertise in Carefully inspect the tyres for any damage, •...
• recommended in this owner's manual. NOTE For repair and replacement of tyre it is advised to visit your Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop. NOTE The imported tyre(s) if fitted without ISI mark; are in compliance of BIS standard and Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, as declared by the Tyre manufacturer.
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Battery removal old battery must be returned to your Make sure the ignition switch is “O FF” ( ). Authorised workshop Hero MotoCorp • as it must be treated as recyclable Remove the right side cover (1) by • material.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” ( ) • position. GOOD FUSE BLOWN FUSE Turn the adjusting nut (2) to position stop • lamp switch at a point where the stop lamp will glow just before the brake pedal is depressed to the limit of its free play.
The catalytic converter acts on HC, CO and Adjust the headlamp beam vertically by • NOx. rotating the screw. Rotate the screw clockwise (A) for downward adjustment and The catalytic converter must operate at a high anticlockwise (B) for upward adjustment of temperature for the chemical reactions to take headlamp beam.
(1) Catalytic converter (1) Canister POLISHING OF VEHICLE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM After washing your vehicle, wax all painted surfaces (except matte painted surfaces) using This vehicle is equipped with an evaporative a commercially available polish/quality liquid emission control system to meet emission or paste wax to finish the job.
Check side stand in gear condition (page 30) Side stand “Down” Move the side stand up Side stand “Up” Consult Authorised Workshop Hero MotoCorp B. Fuel system Check fuel gauge Refill the fuel tank Low fuel indicator glows Key “ON” Position...
ROAD SIGNS Mandatory signs: These road signs inform drivers/riders of the traffic rules that apply on a certain stretch of road, thereby instructing them on how to drive/ride. Mandatory signs are distinguished by the bright red circle with black and blue markings. It is imperative that all riders follow these signs as they help avoid accidents.
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ROAD SIGNS Cautionary signs: These signs inform the driver/rider of the road conditions ahead. Cautionary signs therefore serve as a warning. They are usually in a red triangle with black pictures on a white background. Illustrations, diagrams and symbols are used to forewarn about dangers ahead.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. WARRANTY Scope of warranty (hereinafter called ‘ ’) warrants its SPLENDOR+ XTEC Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Hero MotoCorp vehicles, assembled/manufactured in its Plants and sold through its channel partners, to be free from any defect - both in material and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, subject to the following terms &...
( 6) If there has been any tampering or improper repair undertaken. (7) If SPLENDOR+ XTEC vehicle has been used in any competitive events like races or rallies or for any commercial purposes or if any damage results from misuse or use beyond the limitation of the intended purpose or any damage due to use under abnormal conditions.
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(20) For SPLENDOR+ XTEC vehicle not used in accordance with the guidelines given in this Owner's Manual. (21) To proprietary items like tyres, tubes, batteries, etc, as they are subjected to the warranty terms & conditions of the respective manufacturers and directly handled by them only.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. BATTERY WARRANTY Battery fitted in SPLENDOR+ XTEC is a proprietary product of the battery manufacturer and shall be fulfilled and handled directly by the battery manufacturer; shall not be liable for the same. The battery warranty shall be for the...
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. EMISSION WARRANTY Scope of warranty warrants all its vehicles, assembled/manufactured at its various Plants and sold through its channel partners, to Hero MotoCorp Ltd. comply with emission standards as specified in sub rule (2) of Rule 115 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, subject to following terms &...
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. EMISSION WARRANTY j) It is recommended to avail the services as per the recommended schedule to be eligible for the emission warranty benefits. Please ensure that each paid service is availed within 180 days from the date of previous services or as per the recommended schedule, whichever is earlier.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF Hero MotoCorp GENUINE SPARE PARTS? Assures long life • Ensures economy for a long time • Safety of vehicle and rider • Peace of mind • Value for money • Assured quality • CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON USING NON-GENUINE PARTS Material used is inferior •...
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON USING NON-GENUINE PARTS Improper air filtration resulting in premature engine failure • Element air cleaner Affects fuel efficiency • Poor engine performance • Frequent stalling of engine • Higher emission level • Spark plug Poor engine performance •...
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