Driving Through Water; Driving On A Rainy Day; Gradients - TATA Motors Sumo Victa EX Owner's Manual

DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION

Driving Through Water

Never venture to drive through water when it flows over guard
stones.
Engine may get seriously damaged if attempted to cross over
through deep water.
If at all the situation demands that you have to drive through
water then;
- Keep engine in fast idling and crawl the vehicle in low gear.
- After driving through water apply brakes several times to dry
liners and to regain original braking.
Do not attempt to start the engine if vehicle gets flooded due
to water.
Tow the vehicle to a safe place.
Take the vehicle to nearest AUTHORISED Workshop to check entry
of water in cylinders.
It will also be necessary to replace lubricants of engine, gearbox,
transfer case, front axle and rear axle if water has entered.
Get the starter and alternator checked.

Driving on a Rainy Day

Check brakes, steering and windows.
Check tyres for wear and tyre pressure.
Check wiper blades for proper functioning.
Avoid harsh braking and sharp turns. It may cause loss of control
and lead to a skid.
For slowing down, shift to lower gears and brake gently.
Keep lights ON if visibility is poor.
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Night Driving
Dip the head lamp for oncoming traffic during night driving.
Maintain a speed such that you can stop within illuminated
distance of head lamps.
Use head lamp main/dip beam to alert other road users on
turns/cross roads etc.
Use side indicators for lane change or turning.
Put on hazard warning switch in case of hazardous parking or if
your vehicle is disabled to warn the passing traffic.
Climbing Sharp Gradients
Select the lower gear and start off smoothly. Apply power gently
so there is no loss of traction by over-revving of the engine.
Choose as smooth a slope as possible and select the appropriate
gear so that gear changing in the middle of the climb is not
required.
Changing gears in the middle of the climb can cause loss of
momentum and engine stalling. Shifting to lower gear has to be
done cautiously to avoid loss of traction.
Under no conditions should the vehicle be moved diagonally
across a hill. The danger is in loss of traction and sideways slippage,
possibly resulting in tipping over. If unavoidable, choose as mild an
angle as possible and keep the vehicle moving.
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