Driving; Before Driving & Safety Checks - TATA Motors Nano Owner's Manual & Service Book

DRIVING

BEFORE DRIVING
Please ensure to check (Refer
maintenance)
1. Tyre pressure and condition of
tyres. Inflate to recommended
tyre pressure if required.
2. Coolant level to First fill.
3. Engine oil level up to Max mark on
dipstick. (Do not overfill)
4. Brake fluid level .
5. Water in windshield washer
reservoir. Top up if required.
6. Battery electrolyte level.
7. Fuel level. Ensure sufficient Fuel.
Adjust
1. Check position of seat. If
required
convenience.
2. Check adjustment of all rear view
mirrors.
Ensure
1. Hood is fully closed.
2. All doors are properly closed and
locked.
3. Check that any items you may
be carrying are stored properly
and fastened down securely.
4. Seat belts are fastened
5. Ensure all mirrors, windows and
lamps are
unobstructed. Remove dust,
frost, snow or ice if any, on these.
6. All switches & lamps are working
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BEFORE DRIVING & SAFETY CHECKS
7. Check and ensure that all the
gauges and indicators in the
instrument cluster are working.
8. Gear shift lever is in neutral
position
9. Parking brake is released.
SAFETY CHECKS
Windshield wiper / windshield
washer
Always keep windshield glass clean
to avoid any distraction in visibility.
Ensure proper working of wipers and
condition of wiper blade. Ensure that
windshield washer reservoir is full.
Do not operate wiper alone when the
windshield glass is dry, this would
damage the windshield.
Headlights
Keep headlight lenses clean. Check
for operation of head lamps in both
high/low beam condition. Check for
correct focusing of head lamps. Use
only recommended type of bulbs. Do
not use the high beam unless it is
inevitable. Its dazzle may glare the
driver of the oncoming car the
condition thus causing an accident.
Side indicators / Hazard warning
Ensure that all side indicators /
hazard warning switch are always in
working condition and they are used
when required.