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Tata Sumo Victa EX, LX and GX Owner’s Manual & Service Book TATA Motors Limited Mumbai Pune The contents given in this book are not binding, subject to change without notice and are for illustration purpose only.
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We are privileged to have you as our customer. Free Services as per details given in your Owner’s manual and service book, at any Tata Motors Dealership or Tata Motors Authorised Service Centre ( TASC ) or Tata Motors Authorised Service Point (TASP).
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The information and specification given in this book are valid Authorised dealer. as on the date of printing. Tata Motors reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and / or to make Please note that by adhering to the correct operating...
C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S FOREWORD Seats at Rear Cigarette Lighter Fuel Economy Priming Fuel System FUEL, LUBRICANTS & COOLANTS Front Facing Third Row Seat Ash Tray Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads Fan Belt Tension Adjustment ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Fuel...
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Driving authorised dealer and regularly TATA MOTORS is committed to It is not necessary to rev up the While carrying out the servicing or This Owner’s Manual contains further renew the P.U.C. certificate. Avoid frequent and violent...
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W A R R A N T Y TERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS We WARRANT each TATA SUMO VICTA shall be co-terminus with this original or altered other wise than in its parts arising from the actual use of...
F R I E N D L Y N O T E S F R I E N D L Y N O T E S Do’s Dont’s 28. If your vehicle has a turbocharged During off-season operate the air Do not crank the engine when glow If your vehicle has a turbocharged engine, keep engine at idling...
LOCATION OF CHASSIS AND AGGREGATE SERIAL NUMBERS LOCATION OF AGGREGATE SERIAL NUMBERS 1. Chassis number plate Chassis number on frame Engine number Gear box number 2. Body Shell numberplate FIP number (MICO) FIP number (LUCAS) Rear axle number (Tata Motors) Rear axle number (Dana Spicer)
Please refer supplier’s instruction manual supplied along through your Tata Motors dealer. In the same switch, safety locking arrangement has also been To open the door from the outside use the swing handle (1).
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G SUN VISORS OUTER & INNER REAR VIEW MIRRORS In the 'LOCK' position, the rear window switches become Outer Rear view mirrors inoperative. However the rear windows can be operated by the The rear view mirror is fitted on the driver’s door from the outside.
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H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G SEATS SEATS Middle seat (60:40) Folding Driver’s & Co-driver’s seat Adjustable type seat is provided for driver and co-driver. ( In few version soft cushioned comfortable bench seat is provided at front by the side of driver for two passengers).
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G SEATS SEAT BELTS Front facing third row seat (Optional) SEAT BELT Seats at rear The vehicle has been fitted with three point belt for extra safety for The foldable and detachable type soft cushioned comfortable Two rows of seats, single or double are provided at rear for driver, co-driver and passengers on middle seat.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G SEAT BELTS ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTRAINT Lap belt for middle passengers of front bench seat. Adjustable Headrestraint Middle passenger is provide with lap belt. Adjust length of belt to suit The driver, co-driver and middle seat of your vehicle are convenience.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G DRIVING CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Turn RH Turn 2. Horn Pad Indicator Indicator Speedometer Engine RPM Fuel Gauge 3. Instrument Cluster Meter Temperature 4.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G INDICATORS GAUGES AND STEERING LOCK CUM IGNITION SWITCH Glow plug Parking brake indicator cum Brake fluid level Speedometer with Odometer & Tripmeter : Fuel Gauge : indicator (Red) indicator light (Amber) The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed in km/hr.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G COMBINATION SWITCH & TURN SIGNALS COMBINATION SWITCH & LIGHTS Combi-switch Steering is provided with steering lock cum ignition switch to lock steering while parking the vehicle as safety against WIPER STALK LIGHT STALK By turning the key to this position all remaining electrical systems...
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G LIGHTS & WIPER CONTROL LEVER ACCESSORY SWITCHES Accessory Switches Wiper Control Lever - Left Lights Control Lever - Right Eight numbers of operating switches are provided on the console.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G REAR WINDSHIELD WASH & WIPE AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER REAR WINDSHIELD DEMISTER & HAZARD WARNING Rear Windshield Demister Rear Windshield Wash & Wipe (Unlatched Switch) Push the operating switch on the facia to turn the demister Push and hold the switch knob for the operation of the wash ‘ON’...
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G CIGARETTE LIGHTER, ASH TRAY & DIGITAL CLOCK INTERIOR ROOF LAMPS Interior Roof lamps Since the leveling switch takes care of focus patern under different 1.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G ENGINE COMPARTMENT LAMP & BONNET OPENING / CLOSING MECHANICALLY REMOTE OPERATED FUEL LID & GEAR SHIFT LEVER Engine compartment light Mechanically remote operated fuel lid (if fitted) To operate engine compartment light pull switch (2).
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G PARKING BRAKE & SPARE WHEEL JACK AND TOOLS Parking brake Vehicle Jack & Tools The jack is mounted on floor below the driver’s seat. The handle is kept in The parking brake is mounted on floor between RH door and the tool bag.
TAKING CARE OF ENVIRONMENT : start, shut off immediately. Check and refill the reservoir. Repeat atleast three times, each time checking and refilling TATA Sumo (Bharat stage III) vehicles are equipped with the EGR (Exhaust NOTICE the reservoir. Gas Recirculation) System and catalytic converter/ presilencer to reduce Always use recommended brand of fluid from closed exhaust pollution.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G POWER STEERING AIR-CONDITIONING Power steering pump belt tension Check Air Conditioning (If fitted) TENSION Check the conditions of belts on the engine. Examine the A.
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H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G HEATING,VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING,VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING : D. A.C. ON/OFF Switch : NOTICE The A.C. can be switched 'ON' by pressing(In (if installed) 1.
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H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G HEATING,VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING,VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING Once temperature inside has come down sufficiently, close the Knob 'A' - Maximum hot position Trips off automatically when the desired temperature is achieved. windows and change air circulation suitably to fresh/recirculation.
H A N D L I N G H A N D L I N G PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR THE DRIVE PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR THE DRIVE Engine Coolant Container Battery 1. Brake Fluid Container Fuel Filling Cap 1. Engine Oil Filler Cap 1.
H A N D L I N G D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR THE DRIVE DRIVING AND GEAR SHIFTING BEFORE DRIVING Start the engine and observe that : During running - in period : Low oil pressure indicator light i.e.
D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N DRIVING TIPS, BRAKING AND FUEL ECONOMY DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION Driving Tips Braking...
D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION Driving Through Water Night Driving...
D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION Towing the Vehicle If the wheels start to slip within few feet of the end of the...
D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N D R I V I N G I N S T R U C T I O N DRIVING SAFETY DRIVING SAFETY Non use of mobile phones SAFETY CHECKS Side indicators / Hazard warning...
V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHANGING ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT-BS III Changing engine oil Change engine oil in the crankcase at recommended interval.
V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E AIR FILTER & FUEL TANK FUEL FILTER AND FUEL SYSTEM Changing fuel filter element Engine Air Filter...
V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT BLEEDING CLUTCH SYSTEM Fan belt tension adjustment Steering belt as shown in schematic diagram.
V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT BRAKES Cooling system : rake system If engine overheating occurs, there could be a fault in the cooling system...
The front wheels are fitted with disc brake and rear wheels are V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E BRAKES BRAKES fitted with drum brakes.
10 gm and from 80 to 140 gm in steps of 20 gm. heels and tyres attended by Tata Motors authorised workshop. Periodically To avoid damage to tyres and wheels, drive slowly over speed Do not use more than one balance weight on side.
V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E BULB SPECIFICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Head lamp bulb replacement Description Location...
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V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E V E H I C L E M A I N T E N A N C E FUSES CARE AND CLEANING OF VEHICLE Fuses Care and cleaning of the vehicle Carpets...
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Have corrosion preventive coatings done on the underside Use only good quality waxes and polishes. performance. of your vehicle using Tata Motors co-branded anti When using waxes and polishes, the precautions specified corrosive treatment. by the manufacturers should be observed.
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Hub bearing grease (Tata Motors axles & front hub). PLEASE USE ONLY FOLLOWING GENUINE OILS, COOLANTS , LUBRICANTS , ANTI RUST & SOUND DEADENING COATS, WINDSCREEN SEALANT, ADHESIVES & FUEL ADDITIVES BRANDED BY TATA MOTORS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE schedule should be adhered to.
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Rear Axle Type Single plate dry friction Type : Single reduction, salisbury Model : TATA 483 DL NA 56 TATA 483 DL TC IC diaphragm type type with hypoid gears and Type : Water cooled indirect injection diesel engine Water cooled indirect injection diesel engine with Semi - floating axle shafts.
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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Rear : 282 dia.
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Customer Support, Passenger Car Authorised Dealer’s/ TASC’s/TASP’s Workshop. Division, Tata Motors, Pune - 411 018 by the servicing 6. It is an important condition of our sales policy that no dealer after the service is performed. The selling dealer...
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R E C O R D O F S E R V I C E P E R F O R M E D R E C O R D O F S E R V I C E P E R F O R M E D CHASSIS NO.
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R E C O R D O F R E P A I R S C A R R I E D O U T R E C O R D O F R E P A I R S C A R R I E D O U T CHASSIS NO.
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FREQUENCY OPERATION IN km GENERAL Wash the vehicle 5,000 DIESEL NA ENGINE Clean air cleaner filter element, change if red band appears on service indicator, even after cleaning, 5,000 Replace Air Filter element 40,000 Change coolant in cooling system 50,000 or two years whichever is earlier Change engine oil and filter cartridge At every 7500 Kms...
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FREQUENCY OPERATION IN km GEAR BOX Check oil level in gear box, top up if necessary 10,000 Change oil in gear box (1st at 20000 km and thereafter every 20000 km) 20,000 Clean breather on gear box 80,000 PROPELLER SHAFT Grease propeller shaft UJ cross &...
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FREQUENCY OPERATION IN km ELECTRICALS Check electrolyte level in battery, add distilled water if necessary. 5,000 Check specific gravity of electrolyte and the charge of battery. 40,000 Check headlamp focussing 20,000 BODY Apply grease on door latches, door lock, door check, striker, bonnet opening lever. 10,000 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (if fitted) Check for leak of gas/oil from pipes, joints, compressor shaft seal &...
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Fuel Injection Pump Regional Manager Revolution Per Minute Gram Gross Vehicle Weight Seconds Ignition Sq.cm. Square Centimeter Kilogram TASC Tata Motors Authorised Service Centre Kilometer TASP Tata Motors Authorised Service Point Km/h Kilometer per hour Volts Left Hand Watts Maximum Weight...
ALPHABETICAL INDEX Fan Belt Tension Adjustment Accessory Switches Digital Clock Fog Lamps Aggregate Numbering Do’s Front Facing Third Row Seat Air Conditioning Don’t’s Fuel Anti-theft Device Door Locking Fuel Economy Ash Tray Driver’s Seat Fuel Lid Opening (Mechanically) Driving – Climbing Sharp Fuses Gradients Bonnet Opening &...
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX Rear Windshield Wiper Recommended Oils, Lubricants Jack & Tools Vehicle Care Record of Repairs Carried Out Record of Service Performed Replacing Tyre / Rim Warranty Terms & Conditions Replacing Tyre / Tube Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing Lubricants Wheel Change Safety Checks Seat Belt Wheels &...
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Tata Motors Main Dealerships (MD) Tata Motors Authorised Service Centres (TASCs) CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE TOLL FREE NO. 1800 209 6688 This list is dated January 31st 2005 and subject to amendments. Updated list will be available at dealerships and Regional offices of Tata Motors...
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TELEPHONE / FAX LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX STATUS TELEX / CABLE STATUS TELEX / CABLE TATA MOTORS OFFICES & NETWORK KOLKATA TATA MOTORS (033) Passenger Car Business Unit 22465086 PASSENGER CAR BUSINESS UNIT Appeejay House, 5th Floor,...
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ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX STATUS TELEX / CABLE STATUS TELEX / CABLE WESTERN REGION SOUTHERN REGION AHMEDABAD CHENNAI TATA MOTORS (044) TATA MOTORS (079) 7th Floor, “KASI ARCADE” 28152928 China Garden, 1st Floor, 6464521/6963 116, Thevagaraya Road, 28155397/398...
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LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX STATUS TELEX / CABLE STATUS TELEX / CABLE Bhilai Jas Motors (0788) 2286285 Delhi Delta Vehicle Support (011)25065311 TASC 1/B, Light Industrial Area 2285441 TASC 338, Rangpuri, NH-8, 25065322 Nandini Road 2285442...
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LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX STATUS TELEX / CABLE STATUS TELEX / CABLE Showroom II B-39, Meera Bagh, Paschim Vihar 25260362 New Delhi Indicare Motors (P) Ltd. (011)27125209 New Delhi 25270159 TASC A-32, G T Karnal Road Indl.
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LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX STATUS TELEX / CABLE STATUS TELEX / CABLE New Delhi Pick-n-Drive (011) 25255560 New Delhi Tuli Motors (011) 25414442 TASP HP Petrol Pump, Outer Ring Road, 25259182 TASC Ring Road, Raja Garden,...
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LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX LOCATION ADDRESS / E-MAIL TELEPHONE / FAX STATUS TELEX / CABLE STATUS TELEX / CABLE TAMILNADU Chennai Magnum Motors (044) TASC D 6 Guindy Industrial Estate 22328329 Chennai Auto Service Centre (044) 26402222 Chennai - 600 032 (M) 98400 75427 TASP...
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Speedo Reading ........Km. seal O.K. / Broken Speedo Reading ........Km. seal O.K. / Broken R.O. No............Date ......R.O. No............Date ......TATA SUMO VICTA Dealer's / Authorised Service Centre's TATA SUMO VICTA Dealer's / Authorised Service Centre's Stamp &...
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SERVICE SCHEDULE. WORK DONE TO MY SATISFACTION Sign. of Customer ........Speedo Reading ........Km. seal O.K. / Broken R.O. No............Date ......TATA SUMO VICTA Dealer's / Authorised Service Centre's Stamp & Signature .................
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